This review is mainly a comparison between the IKEA in Canada we usually frequent to this one in Baltimore. You have the same type of displays and showrooms at the top floor and some on the bottom before you get to the storage facility like most any other IKEA. What I found interesting though is the menu options in the cafeteria offer so much more variety. Your breakfast offers the option of Swedish pancakes which was a nice change (though the scrambled eggs still have no taste) and you can do all day breakfast which is a plus since the store we used to frequent stopped breakfast at 11. Also some items are so much cheaper in the US even with our currency conversion Overall a nice place to visit have a cheap breakfast and shop. read more

This IKEA is incredibly convenient location-wise albeit somewhat small compared to the College Park store. I come here occasionally and pack a bunch of assembly-required crap into my Honda Fit and then I come home and assemble it. I have a bone to pick, though, and it's not with IKEA itself... my problem is with the people shopping at IKEA. This location is notoriously bad when it comes to "Sunday strollin'" every day of the week. Seriously, don't go to this IKEA and expect to get through the showroom and marketplace quickly. It won't happen. It doesn't even happen on Ravens game day - I've tried going while a game is on. People just really love to park themselves in the middle of a walkway, blocking the whole thing, and stare off into the distance instead of pulling their asses over to the side. I sit in enough traffic on my commute, folks... stop making me annoyed when I'm at IKEA! :) read more

IKEA is a special place. I'm not sure what college students would do without it. The food isn't half bad for the price. A kid's meal of Mac & Cheese and soda is $0.99, a perfectly unhealthy snack to help you stay alert as you approach the half way point? read more

Don't require ID when they take your money, but require ID when making a return with your receipt in hand. Especially if you are " of color". Very disappointed read more

Smaland- thank you, thank you, thank you. Where else can you stop, let your kid(s) play, use a clean restroom, stretch your legs, and grab some frozen yogurt for under $1. Well if your just buying for yourself. Lol. read more

This ikea is great. The parking is ample, the location is great (very close to everything), and the stock is relatively good. I'm a little disappointed that they don't carry fabric, but the people are helpful, the stuff is great, and there is plenty of things to spend money on :) read more

The second Ikea I visited in the first two days I moved to the DC area! I went to the one in College Park and got a whole bunch of stuff. Unfortunately, they were sold out of the sofa bed frame I needed. The computer system indicated it was in stock at this store so the next day I made the hour and 15 min drive out to the Baltimore area. The Ikea is located in a mega shopping complex with a little outdoor mall nearby as well as a Macy's and Sears. So, maybe I should have just gone there first and gotten everything I needed at once. The frame I needed was in stock, but wasn't on the shelf in the self-service area. I asked about it at the Info area and he printed up a ticket for me. After I paid I went to the furniture pick up area. This was the only bad part of the experience because I wasn't really sure how long it was going to take and there was no one around. I think there was one really huge order just before me so everyone was occupied with that. When I finally did get my item I could see why it wasn't on the shelf. It was 80 lbs. Luckily I was able to get some help putting it in my car. Once we got it home we took it up to the apartment piece by piece rather than trying to drag up that monster box. (I recommend this method.) In any case, I was happy to have an alternate Ikea to visit in order to purchase the missing item. (note- there's also one in Virginia) read more

When I need design inspiration, I like to wander the rooms at IKEA. It has a great selection of home furnishings with European/Swedish inspiration.The lighting is fun and affordable and isn't your run of the mill flush mount or pendant. You'll find energy efficient light fixture and the bulbs to get things lit up. If you aren't looking for furniture or an assembly project, you can pick up inexpensive, uncomplicated accessories like pillows, rugs, pictures, plants, etc. Go early and have breakfast. The cafe is great. It is one of the least expensive places to have breakfast. Eggs, bacon and home fries. All for under $5. I love that they serve food on ceramic plates and glasses. read more

Ikea is full of interesting home and office ideas...their furniture is sized right for urbane, young Americans who move a lot, because it is sized for smaller urban homes, condos and apartments. The BEST: the prices are very affordable and everything is made with recycling in mind. The WORST: the quality is flimsy. You won't find stuff that would become family "heirlooms", it's made with low cost, recyclable, and disposable in mind. read more

This is my favorite place to furniture shop - and I hate shopping for furniture! But Ikea has a small food court with cheap hot dogs and $1 frozen yogurt cones, so if I get one on my way in, then furniture shopping (or just browsing) is a lot more fun! They also have a restaurant on the second floor where you can get full lunches or dinners for a good price. Once in awhile they offer 99 cent breakfasts on the weekends (sign up for their emails!) or even free dinners if you spend a certain amount in the store. Just make sure you come early or be prepared to stand in a long line. In addition to the food, Ikea also has Småland on the first floor, which is a play area where you can drop your kids off while you shop. I have yet to use this service though because it starts at age 2 (and potty trained) and my daughter just turned one a couple months ago. I know Ikea has the reputation for having stereotypical college dorm room/recent grad furnishings, but they do have some really nice stuff. If you look past the cheapest of their items, you can find some really good quality things. The Malm bedroom set seems to be pretty popular and I have a few friends that have it. My sister has it as well and her bed and dressers have been through three different moves and has held up. This item is college dorm room worthy, but will last beyond those times. One of my favorite parts in the store is the "As Is" section. Kind of hidden on the first floor to the right of the cashiers is a room filled with items that people have bought, put together and then returned. Some of the items have minor defects like scratches or dents, but some are perfectly fine and it is all discounted from the original sale price. One of the most annoying things about buying Ikea furniture is putting it together and if you find something you like in As Is, then you don't have to worry about doing that! Also, on Wednesdays, everything in As Is is 50% off!! We found a really great bookshelf that was originally $200, marked to $150 in As Is and bought it on a Wednesday for $75! And it was already put together. You just can't beat that! Besides furniture, you can also find neat decorations, lamps, kitchen utensils, kids toys and playroom activities, fabric, bathroom items and really anything. I love their selection of picture frames and usually pick a couple up on each visit. Ikea is great if you need some ideas to change the style of your room or if you are just bored and want somewhere to walk around for awhile. And of course, there is furniture :) read more

Yum yum the coffee does not counteract the schnoooze effect of the cinnamon rolls but dang they're good. Need a nap on one of the sofas. Sheer engineering prowess describes the art of Ikea home decorating and interior furnishings. Experience in the Ikea stores of Delft, Netherlands; Tottenham, England; Emeryville, California; and Baltimore, Maryland all speak to consistency and a predictably satisfying consumer experience. A day at Ikea is a day at a museum of modern home furnishing art. read more

First timer :) I was so excited to come here after living in Hawaii and hearing stories. I think certain household goods are at a cheap price like the little things verses like the sofas/bed sets/entertainment sets. Showrooms were interesting. I will be back ! Today was a short visit so I can't give a positive review just yet! read more

OK, let's talk food first: I have a not-so-secret habit of eating at Ikea for breakfast and lunch (not in the same day of course!) Stick with items that have the word "Swedish" in them... Swedish Pancakes and Swedish Meatballs are the way to go. Oh, and anytime you can get a side of lingonberries... do, but I guess if you're not a cranberry sauce on Thanksgiving type of person - you prob won't dig it as much as I do. Now that you're operating on a full stomach, you can cruise around and imagine the possibilities. I primarily like to use Ikea as a source of interior inspiration. They have neat ideas and I like to steal them. I rarely purchase any of their furniture because most of their pieces are not built as solidly as I'd like them, but they are a good place to shop for accessories and accent furniture. *A recent bonus to dining before you shop is that they deduct your tab from you store purchase if totaling $100 or more... so eat up! read more

IKEA! My go to place for household items and sometimes cafeteria food. I have bought furniture, linens, pots and pans, mirrors, lights, carpets and even bags from here. Customer service has mostly been helpful and delivery service was fast. The layout of the store could be better, I get lost here sometimes lol. read more

IKEA - French toast, hash browns, and scrambled eggs. Reminded me of college cafeteria breakfast...nostalgia! - Furniture Stores Near Me - Nottingham, Maryland

Excellent customer service. Employees are friendly and helpful. The restaurant is clean, has healthy, reasonably priced and delicious food and the lines move quickly. read more

Just floored by my gluttony and the deal I just scored. $2.50 for two hot dogs, kettle cooked potato chips, and a 20 oz. fountain drink. Killer deal. Yup, your heart may stop after two gordo hot dogs, but I was happy to fill my empty stomach after a long and leisurely ikea run. I think it was the Tuesday-after-a-long-weekend sparseness of the store that made this trip to Ikea bearable, if not pleasant. Sometimes you gotta do it to get some organization going at home. read more

Your typical ikea with lots and lots of cool things for your home. This time I decided to buy their Swedish meatballs because my friend raved about them. I loved them but my hubby said my homemade ones were way better. Awww...he's sweet. He must want something. Lol I ended up buying two cool orange rugs as orange has become my favorite color this year and a spa robe! The spa robe was only $20 so I was very happy about that! read more

This place is great! First food: I'm only ever had breakfast here and I must say, it's worth it. it's cheap and it's enough to get your going for a morning of wondering through the rest of the place. Scrambled eggs, bacon and some hash browns were plenty! Now the rest: This place is huge! Everything is set up so that you can see how it looks which is nice if you go in not really knowing what you'll be buying. They have tons of staff around to assist and they are very helpful. Upstairs is where the displays are and downstairs is where they sell most everything. I could seriously spend an entire day in there and not see everything. Plus they always have new stuff and great bargains. You do have to be aware though that some things sold here are not very well made and may not last as long as you'd think. Do your research and read all labels and know weight limits for things like shelves. They aren't kidding when they say a shelf will only hold 10 pounds! read more

Pros: Huge Clean You can get lunch while your shopping Most furniture fits my style Cons: I spend way too much money every time I make a trip to Ikea. Those picture instructions can be awful. As I said i can spend way too much money in this store. The top floor is the showroom, you casually stroll through and get inspiration. The bottom floor is where i get into trouble. That's where you can buy kitchen gadgets, curtains, room decor, rugs, etc. etc. After you wonder through all that you come to the warehouse, here you can find your big furniture pieces. They are all organized by bin and aisle numbers. I do recommend bring a big truck if you plan on buying big pieces. Shipping can be very expensive. Also build it yourself once you get home. They offer to build it for you but that's $$$. read more

It's all right if I have to go through tolls as long as I can shop at Ikea. I like the food too. read more

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I have to say this store is amazing. It has EVERYTHING! I go there and walk around and its all put togther too. its all layed out so you can imagine how it will look in your apartment even down to the window and dinner settings. It definitley makes you think about making your place nicer and its very reasonable for pricing. I know the quality may be little less than some other places but for the price, this is disposable and i move enough that i can afford this place. Definitley do it! read more

Granted, if you've been in an IKEA, you've learned that it takes a while to get around. Not to mention depending on where you are in Baltimore it cost to get there due to the tolls. My wife and I spent 2 hours picking out a thousand bucks worth of king bed, mattress, and bedding only to have it go in vain because they didn't have a $10 part that held it all together! No heart felt apology. No we'll ship it to you (wouldn't ship because it was only $10. Just a "we'll have more in tomorrow." So the second time around (3 tolls later and hour round trip commute), we come in again, go through the same song and dance, check out only to have some snotty nose teenager respond to our question of can this cart stay here while we pull up our truck with "well as long as you're back to get it by 9, we close." Are you kidding me?! Not to mention he stared at me while watching me struggle to load my own stuff into the back of my truck as I didn't want my wife to strain herself. Granted there were a few helpful people within the store which is why it's a 2 instead of 1, this kid at the large items claim cage tainted the whole experience for me. read more

Thank you James R for being a fantastic customer service rep with your sweet 1980's Keith Coogan vibe. Never been to IKEA so it took me like 30 minutes just to find the "online pickup" desk. James was totally patient and helpful and helped me load stuff into my car. I love when employees at huge, overwhelming places are simply kind and helpful. read more

Worst customer experiences I've had. But here's the thing: it's not just the actual in-store employees, but major systemic issues throughout the IKEA enterprise. The computer systems that track inventory within the stores do not truly reflect stock, and employees appear equally dumbfounded on how to use internal systems. I went to the IKEA in College Park in an attempt to get a specific dining room table. This table could not be ordered online The website said there were 5x in-stock at this location. When we arrived, there was none. The College Park IKEA rep tried to call the IKEA in Baltimore to confirm if the merchandise was there but no one will pick-up. There is no mechanism to purchase the furniture at one store for another store to hold until pick-up. We waited until the following weekend and again called the Baltimore IKEA to confirm if they had the furniture. Again, no one picked up. So we tried our luck and went to the Baltimore IKEA 40 miles away. Luckily, the Baltimore location had it. So now Part 2 of the saga that is IKEA: we asked to have it delivered. IKEA requires someone to sign-off on the furniture when it arrives and will not tell you the time of delivery until the night before. We get the call, and its set to come in the middle of day. So my husband takes off of work. The furniture never arrives. Later in the day, I receive a voicemail from a third-party delivering company explaining that they lost the merchandise but later found it; unfortunately, delivery will need to be rescheduled. So we rescheduled several days later. Again, no one came. I called and was told my furniture was lost again. Except this time, it was truly lost. I was told they will call IKEA to let them know. I then proceeded to call IKEA to talk to customer service, and an automatic message comes up that they are not taking calls due to heavy call volume. I like IKEA furniture and often have fun exploring their goods. However, there is non-existent customer service at IKEA in Baltimore (I have yet to talk to a rep) and processes are broken throughout. There is really little recourse for a customer to take if there are issues. While writing this review, I noticed others wrote scathing reports on IKEA's delivery service. My only regret is that I did not consult Yelp first to see the writing on the wall. read more

The best accessible Ikea North of the City. This place has all of the flat pack furniture you could ever ask for. Its great for filling up a dorm room or starting out. Some / most of the furniture needs to be assembled but if you put it together properly, it will last.... if not it will wobble and later on fall when someone leans on it or sits in it ;) "The Good" - The people are cool, very chill and helpful. - Surprisingly the food, Come in for the food... buy a sofa, interesting strategy, but it works. - Huge parking lot, but the loading area can get clogged with the folks that think they have the right to drop off and pick up people who are lazy. - A ton of cool kitchen gadgets.. the things you never knew you needed. - A scratch and dent section by the registers. "The Meh" - Occasional Sprawl of a sales floor with a "forced" line that makes you walk through the entire store to see all of their product, but you can bypass it. "The Bad" - Nothing Really bad to comment on. read more

WHY I WENT THERE: Mooovin' tiiiiime WHAT I LOVED: All the Ikea stuff. Duh. WHAT I LEARNED THE HARD WAY: a LOT! Tiny store with worse selection than Ikea Woodbridge. WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE I HAVE EVER EXPERIENCED. First, while at the store multiple times over a week's period (ah, moving), they would have only one register going with a line of 15-20 customers backed, with lots of other Ikea staff milling around the warehouse area. I had to wait 25 minutes to get my Furniture pick up, and the real KICKER is my damaged merchandise. I bought some hemnes bookcases (solid wood and not cheap!) and when I got them home, the wood panels had deep gashes as though they had been split down the middle. I've been calling for days and after about 2 hours on hold with their call center and multiple promises that the store would "definitely" call me back "today," I still have no resolution (and no call from the store). I have spent *so* much money at this stupid store...but next time I will trek to College Park or Woodbridge instead. BE WARNED! read more

This Ikea has less traffic than the College Park location which is cool on weekends. I can easily navigate and take my time through out the whole store with out the crowd. The food court was a breeze to get your food and price to feed a family of four is under $16! read more

Ikea is heaven on earth for home decor and accessories. There is something for everyone there and the showroom walk through makes it possible to really in-vision the look and feel of the products. Everything is so reasonably priced it is shocking sometimes. Don't forget to become an ikea family member (bonus card) for extra discounts, free coffee and tea an promotions at no cost. Beware of the Ikea restaurant, everything is delicious and you will be too full to put together your new furniture. read more

I love Ikea. Their products blend traditional and modern styles beautifully. My only complaints are: the store has kind of a weird flow, and it's easy to get lost if you're not familiar with it. Also, there have been many times that I've come here and there are tons of people in line, with only 2 registers open. Other than that, though, this place is like heaven. Always check out the as-is section! You'll be surprised at the neat stuff you'll find :) read more

I ordered a piece of furniture two weeks ago, and assembly. Delivery was set for the day after tomorrow. Tonight I received a delayed delivery notice with no new date. Reading between the lines it looks like at least another week. First IKEA will notify me when it leaves their warehouse, then 2-3 days later the local delivery will give me a date. Assembly, of course, will not be scheduled until the piece is delivered. This is terrible service in this day and age. We've been spoiled by Amazon. My last order with IKEA. read more

If the glorious scent of the Swedish meatballs doesn't make you drool, then I suggest looking at the fun home furnishings they have. :) My fiancé and I love coming here when we're in the area, even if it's just for a fun walk around to get ideas for our home. read more

I had a stressful experience to say the least. I went to Ikea to purchase a new dresser, everything went relatively smooth otherwise than the fact that there was no one to help load the furniture onto the truck last friday evening. When I arrive home, I open the first box and I immediately notice chipped paint and a dent on two of the pieces. Disappointed I decided to stop the unboxing process and began to think about returning the item. Fast forward to Thursday, after much thinking I figured it was way more of a hassle to return the item than it was to keep it, hoping that the chipped paint was not noticeable once it was assembled. I began to open the second box and little bugs began to come out of the boxes (little spiders and another unknown crawling bug). Pretty disgusted and angry at this point I go out of my way to find someone who would let me use their truck and help me load the heavy boxes. The return specialist was nice and efficient. I asked for a discount on a future purchase due to the fact that 1) It was a 45 mins drive 2) Chipped paint and 3) BUGS. She called a manager, and she was less than pleasant. She asked what was going on and started questioning in a tone of disbelief. I showed her pictures of the chipped paint and bugs. She then proceeded to ask where I live to see if in fact it was an inconvenience for me to get to the store. She may have looked at me once during the whole conversation. She then told Sarah (the return specialist) to give me a 20 and walked away. I would understand if I was being rude or loud but honestly I just wanted to go home with a non-chipped, non bug infested dresser and I don't think that was too much to ask for seeing as though I had to make a 45 mins trip to White Marsh. I had also attempted to resolve the issue by email, to see if possibly they were able to pick up the dresser since I do not own a pick up truck to transport the items but they were the least helpful after taking 3 days to reply to my email. Needless to say, I think I will refrain from purchasing large items from Ikea again. read more

We were on our way home (Gaithersburg) from NY, and were going to stop at a rest stop, but when we exited, lo and behold! An IKEA!! So, we decided to go there instead for the rest stop. Pretty typical IKEA, but the showcases are different from the College Park store. We also HAD to eat some cheap foods here. They have a slightly different selection of condiments from the College Park one (many more salad dressings). Overall, pretty typical though. read more

First time visit to this location. We typically shop in the Conshohocken location. The store was packed - I guess that's what we get for going on President's Day weekend. The staff were very, very helpful - pleasantly surprised, as it's usually hard to even track them down. Would have given it 5 stars, but they did not carry (not out of stock) two items I wanted that were not sold online - they asked me to try College Park. A little smaller of an Ikea store that I'm used to. read more

Great place to buy all the home goods you need while snacking on $1 yogurt cones can't beat it

This is the first Ikea visit I've made since moving to the east coast (I've been here for a year). I usually avoid this place like the plague, but I figured I'd taken a long enough break.... and it's been some years since I was a college student, so lets see what they have!! It hasn't changed much, lots of cute accessories and reasonably priced/ functional household items. i'm just over putting furniture together... which didn't stop me from purchasing a book shelf. I must say this IKEA is smaller than those in Southern California, I expected to have a longer walk through the show room area- when it was over, I was surprised. I'm sure I'll go back... especially if there's a sale! read more

Bought a great high table, now I just need some chairs! lol And now they have a computer down in the pick up area where you can just find your product and go right to it, as opposed to going through the ENTIRE store and ending up buying 4 more pieces of furniture you really don't need and more over, do not want to put together. As always, the only downside to Ikea - every thing comes in 4K pieces... You get what you pay for! lol read more

I arrived right at opening. If you know like I know, IKEA is always jumping so the earlier the better. The crowd was manageable and I must have been asked at least 4 times if I needed assistance. Ha! That's just the way I like it. All was good until I got to checkout and the guy that rung me up just moved my belongs to the side. Have you always had to bag your own purchases? Doesn't matter, I'll be back to get more things I have to pay for to put together (insert eye roll) read more

This is one of the few Ikea stores in the area (does College Park count as "in the area"?) so naturally, it is my favorite. I've had many a bed fram from here, as well as other odds and ends. Sure, sometimes the product can be a bit sketchy, but for the price I paid for said sketchy item, I knew what I was getting myself into. The place is also huge, and does get crowded on weekends. There are always plenty of workers around though to give you a hand. They also have a food court The upstairs one has some pretty good meals (Sewdish Meatballs are great) and the downstairs one has good ice cream for a $1. You can't beat that unless you go to McDonalds. read more

Yay! What budget-conscious person doesn't love Ikea? They have a huge selection of furniture in a range of prices. Most of their products are pretty cheap (sometimes jaw-droppingly cheap) but they do have some higher quality furniture with a price tag to match (though you'll still find that even the pricey stuff is cheaper than other furniture stores). I like this location because the White Marsh Mall and the Avenue are near by so you can get all of your errands done in one shot. The layout of the location itself is pretty typical (I say this after having been to six other Ikea locations). You walk in to be led to the top floor where the furniture is on display by room (kitchen, living room, bedroom, etc.) and you meander around a maze while writing down the aisle and bin # where you can pick up the furniture you want (using complimentary golf pencils on an Ikea brochure). You will eventually reach the food court and watch out because they have some amazing food deals. The food is just so-so but breakfast for $2?! C'mon now. Anyway, you can choose to get a snack or descend the stairs to get to the warehouse section where you can pick up candles, dishes, and anything that can fit in your cart and at the end is the assemble-your-own furniture area organized by aisle+bin. The selection is usually pretty good but if you're worried, you can always peruse on ikea.com and check the store's inventory before you go. The kids might have fun when it comes time to pay because the only way to check out here is to do it yourself. There are usually one or two employees babysitting while you struggle to scan the giant boxes in your cart. And if you're a coupon clipping bargain hunter, you save 10% when you use your debit card to make your purchase so make sure your checking account has plenty of cash in it before you go. read more