This is a cool store for the aspiring kitchen warrior…read more It really has everything one could ever need for cooking, and so much more. Le Creuset, blenders, juicers, toasters, espresso machines. It's everything I could ever want as an aspiring meal artiste. It is actually hard to catalogue everything. There are greeting cards, puzzles, games, candles. There are random posters, and signs hung up along the staircase up to the second floor where many more items, usually on sale, are located. Two particular enjoyments: 1. The chocolate bar selection. All sorts and types of flavors. Mint, caramel, and my favorite, potato chip. 2. The popcorn kernel selection. Every type of kernel for popping along with all sorts of ingredients to sprinkle upon the exploded kernels. The employees genuinely seem to enjoy their job. They appear friendly with each other and the customers.

Metro cooks is a cool store to spend an hour in. They have sooo many things you can buy. One side…read moreof the store is everything you could possibly want for a kitchen. The other side is fun gift tho gs and other fun stuff you must need for your kitchen. Over the years I have bought a plastic deviled egg holder, a deviled egg squirter thing, a pan rack you have from your wall, extra hooks for that rack, cast irons, various vegetable containers that look like your veggies, a cheese plate and knife, a popcorn bucket that separates all the kernels for you, lots of gift items like unique mugs, cat stuff, stickers, you name it you will find something for a gift if you look here. They are actually competitive in pricing when I google something in store Amazon has it for the same price or maybe the store is 1 or 2 bucks more. But hey no shipping charges and it feels good to shop local. Upstairs is the clearance items so dont forget to browse up there.

I don't love the new location. It's much smaller, cramped and poorly organized. Staff can't even…read moresee you to know if you need help. Bah.

I have come to this store several times. There are many beautiful things here for higher end…read morecookware and dishes. I came in this time looking for a milk frothier to go with my espresso machine. The staff were very unhelpful and seemed mystified or even dumbfounded that it was an item in the store. When I asked about product specifics they didn't even know about it and read off the package. There are no returns from the store, so make sure you know what your getting, staff may or may not know what you are getting either! Interesting.

I love this place! The staff is really kind and helpful!…read more Any thrift store is pretty much the same. You find random things, but this place gave me the hospitality of Alaskans. I got rain pants. They weren't on the floor, but the kind lady actually took the time to walk to the back to find me a pair of rain pants. I highly recommend going here. They are a nonprofit and those are usually rockin awesome.

Never coming back here. Inside the store was fine, but the employees were awful…read more We parked in a spot that had NO MARKINGS indicating that it was "employee/reserved" parking, and when we came out we found that our car had been completely blocked in. I went inside to ask the manager for assistance, but instead she said it was one of the employee's and that the spot where we parked was "employee parking". The old man employee who blocked us in said we were parked in his spot, that he PURPOSELY blocked us in due to this, and he even acknowledged that there is no signage to mark these spots! He was acting as though we were just supposed to know that it was employee parking. Yet he was still very rude and would refuse to acknowledge he had down anything wrong. Ridiculously petty attitudes from both the employee and the manager, and I certainly will NOT return to this store.

Note: the address on Yelp is incorrect. They are at 1515 E Tudor Rd…read more Everyone has that place they want to keep secret from the general public because it's so good and they don't want to have to share with others. JJ's is that place for me but, having now been multiple times in the last month, I've decided they're too great not to give a shoot out to on Yelp. The selection and quality of the furniture is much better than I've seen elsewhere in town (and my friends' dragged me to every used furniture store in town!). They constantly get new inventory (multiple times a week) and the variety is great: modern, traditional, antique. The furniture is also well-cared for. No tears, gross stains, saggy couches, faded or worn fabric. Some of the wood pieces have scratches but that's what you get when buying used. I think the prices are reasonable for the quality of furniture you get (in the $150-350 range for large pieces like couches, bed frames, dressers; in the $45-100+ range for smaller pieces like side tables, coffee tables, and bookshelves), especially in AK. They post new items on FB regularly, usually with the price, so you get to see a lot of what they get in without even having to go to the store. They are very response to FB messenger communications as well. They will hold items for you for days (in case you fall in love with something but need to come back with a bigger vehicle). They will load the furniture into your car for you. They will also deliver in town for a small fee (I believe like $30), though they only deliver to your door, they don't carry the stuff inside. They will also show you how to put bed frames or any other dismantled furniture together, check that all the hardware is there, and even offer to loan you the right tools if you don't already have them. The guy here is SO nice. It's like buying furniture from a friend. But like a friend who has good taste in furniture and takes really good care of it. Here is a pic of the $300 antique bed frame I bought. Sturdy and stunning. My bank account is glad I don't own a larger truck so I have to pace my purchasing

I messaged Mayree told her I like the tan L shaped sectional but couldn'tafford375, we came to an…read moreagreementof $300!. I did think it was odd that she would only give the adress when I said I was coming down. I mean, the store is called,, JJ furniture, so what's the big secret, anyone can look your name up & find the adress,, it's 2024!! when I got there, her employee showed me a U shaped DARK BROWN sectional.mayree changed the name on the FB , but not the picture, the night before from L shape to U shape. When I asked her about it,, she asked me if I had spy wear!! I thought she was joking as I have that sectional saved,,& I get notifications!! Then the other employees get involved, they all start lying straight to our faces,. I messaged Mayree when I got back, home, explaining what happened, originally she told me nothing was wrong with the couch , mabey that was true for the couch I wanted, but when my Friend sat down on the couch they were trying to pass off to us , he looked at me & said this isn't the couch, I said I know it looks completely different , he said yes & I have a spring up my bum, & he got up quickly. I paid for a lyft down there, then the employees lied to me & then Mayree had the nerve to say I was sending her to many messages, well if she would have given me the adress, not re listed , it after she said it was sold to me, , I wouldn't have sent her any follow up text. I do NOT recommend this place, anyone who will LIE, to you it, is not good business, ESPECIALLY, LIE ABOUT A WHOLE COMPLETELY DIFFERENT, PIECE OF FURNITURE, I GUESS SHE THINKS PPL ARE STUPID!! I have read the reviews, there are alot of bad reviews, so that says EVERYTHING.im going to see if I can post the pics of the 2 different couches,, mayree has the Dark brown 1 posted on Craigslist and the light one posted on FB market both $375. ITS RIDICULOUS,, AND BUYERS BEWARE THE DARK BROWN SECTIONAL HAS A SPRING THAT GOES RIGHT UP UR BUM.

This retail store is huge. Plenty of square footage to display all type/styles of furniture…read moreAngelina was a super assist. She knows the inventory and k owns how to put a room together. Also many unique accent pieces Unusual and fabulous stuff. Check out the teak root tables. Beautiful conversation pieces Order times can be long-check before ordering. High quality case goods. You won't be disappointed

Received our furniture today and we couldn't be happier. Bleu was so so helpful, from the store…read morefront to follow up texts on delivery status and setting up delivery with unboxing and trash haul away. Very grateful for all the help, we are so so pleased 5 stars for Bleu!

Fun unique well…read morestocked great staff clean/ organized love it! Plus the café connected is delicious

This store is a nonprofit who takes donations, repurposes old items and uses the money back into…read morethe community. The employees are always really nice. There are a ton of stuff in here you might need 30+ minutes if you're really looking. They have an array of items you can by. Mostly furniture, DIY materials and stuff people hand make, crafts, clothes, dishes, Alaska stuff, jewelry. Etc. random stuff. Things I have bought: a car trash bag, dryer balls, laundry detergent strips, sticker, I forget what else really. They have a small kids area with toys and clothes, women's clothes upstairs, a few rooms with dishes, an Alaskan section, a reusable item section, a craft room, and space for volunteers to repurpose stuff before they sell it. They also do craft classes here but I'd check the website for up to date info. They also have a cafe now that rotates who is cooking. I have never seen the coffee bar operational they have nobody that runs it. I dont know if the lady working in Remade would make you a coffee or not if you asked. They are located between Huffman and de Armond road on old Seward. Usually open 11-5 and closed sundays.

Most people aren't familiar with Elaine S Baker & Associates, here in Anchorage. It's a wonderful…read morefurniture store with some unique and wonderful upscale pieces. Beautifully hand crafted wood pieces and furniture you just won't find anywhere else in Anchorage, let alone AK. The pack a ton of furniture into their location and it's a lot to take in, but well worth it. We have a beautiful, partial live edge, somewhat distressed bookcase that was a stunning addition to our living room. No pressure sales associates that are there to answer questions but also give you the time and space you need to linger and discuss pieces and options. They too offer not only furniture but decor as well. I'm sure their style isn't for everyone, however we found many decor items and furniture pieces that were beautiful! We will continue to shop their as the need arises!

This business is primarily dedicated to make huge profits. If they don't have an item, they will…read morehave it shipped to Alaska at a percentage of the cost of the item, which is always vastly greater than the actual shipping cost. They act as if they're doing the customer a favor in this regard. You're much better off to buy items cheaper in Seattle and use a freight forwarder to Alaska. Customer service ends after they get their payment!

I finally made it over here, after reading fellow Yelper Vic's review. Thank you Vic! Lazy Dog…read moreAntiques and Collectibles is located behind Dennys on Debarr and Bragaw (as Vic said) . I asked my GPS lady to guide me in, as I have driven past many times without even seeing this place. I sure wish they had a more visible location, because for what they have to offer it would be worth it. I spent what seemed like half an hour, but it actually turned out to be more like an hour and a half. They had to chase me out at closing time! I had no idea the time had just flown. The thing is, one has to take it slow because there is so much to see. Perfect place for small gifts to give to people who have everything. I loved seeing the old time Barbie Dolls still in the box, and a fascinating G.I. Joe doll dressed as General Douglas MacArthur! Lots to see for the lover of small figurines. I was surprised to see the well restored pieces of furniture, and they even have clothes and linens. Check out the dishes, beverage glasses, old favorite juice glasses and even Corning Ware in excellent condition (blue flowers and all!) with the lids! A few negatives: I noticed Carrie R.'s review mentioning the rude dude. Alas, I think he is the one who bellowed at me to leave, come closing time. No need for that. Darn it, the old fart is still there. I also did not appreciate the vinyl records being displayed in such a haphazard, crammed up way. It made it very difficult to shop them. Nice big store however, with much to offer. My mom was a huge fan of antiques and would have loved this place.

Unfortunately, my last time going here I felt the ladies working were less than welcoming. I've…read moredecided to delete the photos I attached to my previous review and update it. They seemed unapproachable and perturbed to say the least and I've always been nothing but kind and respectful. Vraies vieilles grincheuses et rabat-joie. There were several locked cabinets throughout the store, which I needed assistance with. Each time, including the first, I was met with some agitation, as though they were annoyed. How dare I, ask them for assistance, right? Keep in mind, I purchased something from each cabinet by the way. Treating a long-time customer or a PAYING customer, yet alone ANY customer this way is simply unacceptable. As a fellow business owner, I would be deeply ashamed of such poor customer service. I nearly walked out of the store due to the disrespect, but I felt it would be disrespectful with all the items I had set behind the counter to purchase and don't want to stoop to others' levels. I hope those of you I dealt with can do better. Regrettably, my perception of this store has been somewhat tainted. While I've always felt the younger girl and blonde women who are often around have always been exceptionally kind, (they were not present that day) I can't help but feel that the my last experience was more than disappointing. I've always been a loyal supporter of this local business, even when we've found better deals on eBay or at auctions. It's truly a shame.