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    2.8 (1.3k reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Small breakfast
    Mirei K.

    I always love coming to ikea because they have really cheap food and love window shopping for new home goods!

    Mikey H.

    First off, I hate shopping. The problem with IKEA is that you have to walk to NYC and back just to find what you need. There's a lot of stuff. Stuff you may like. Stuff you don't need. Stuff that looks expensive. Stuff that looks cheap. Stuff that's cheap. Stuff that, for what you get, is expensive. Stuff you can just take home. Stuff that you have to put together. Stuff that you want to throw out the window cause the instructions are in Sanskrit. If I ever come back, I'll go to the cashier to check out. Their self-checkout sucks, especially when the customers don't know what they're doing! Then I had to wait for a worker to check my items.

    Line for dining area & dining area
    Eliko S.

    This is my second time in this IKEA in ten years. The last time I visited, I was looking for furniture. This time, I was just killing time while M. attended a meeting at the library next door. So, I'm not a particularly paranoid person, but I do not like the one entrance / one exit set up that Ikea embraces. I also dislike having to shuffle through the entire store following a circuitous and meandering route. Being stuck behind people with their shopping carts or a clueless family walking hand-in-hand blocking the entire aisle is not my idea of a fun and enjoyable shopping experience. However, if one was to discount those annoyances and embrace this shopping model, IKEA is well-organized and well-stocked with a variety of useful and not-so-useful products & services from furniture, to kitchen / bathroom remodeling, all manner of household goods, fake plants, real plants, and more with a variety of price points from super cheap to reasonable. Of course, the quality of the goods varies but you can certainly find functional, aesthetic and well-made items if you take the time to do so. I saw employees in the store, but not a single one interacted with me. I had to use self checkout for my random purchases (chopsticks & heart cookies) as well, so there's that. I'm certainly not leaving feeling like customer service is any sort of priority for them. Parking is tough. Nice restrooms & restaurant / dining area for the famous Swedish meatballs & other little treats. As long as you gird your loins prior to an IKEA shopping trip, you should be fine. Good luck!

    Outside
    Nadine C.

    Shopping in San Diego, California... Since IKEA was right next to Lowe's, my cousins and I went inside for a look. Like every other IKEA, this one had a cafeteria, convenient restroom, beautiful displays, kitchen gadgets for sale, tote bags, home decor, furniture, and snacks! I was able to use the two gift cards that I won in Seattle on my purchases! Thank you!

    Nell E.

    IKEA is a classic! unfortunately their meat balls contain pork, their veggie meat balls were good but not too flavorful. the combination of sides was nice. the salad was fresh. fun seating area with IKEA classics too!

    Closed before normal hours
    Steve K.

    Price increased so much. Restaurant closed before normal hours. Self check out is not efficient

    Elisa N.

    IKEA near Fashion Valley was very spacious however pretty difficult for parking. It's right across a costco, and share the same entrance lanes, and we all know Costco's gas station takes up so much of the space. I recommend avoiding a weekend. The only thing is that the service isn't the strongest suite, people don't really care much about your existence, so most likely recommended finding things yourself. My boyfriend and I went there for the afternoon just to browse and everything was pretty cheap quality, wishing it was more durable. We ended up getting an ice cream cone, and it was so good. Highly recommend. The IKEA itself can be crowded.

    Grab and go selection
    Amy F.

    IKEA is an experience. There's an entire floor dedicated as the showroom, where you can better visualize the products. There's another floor that serves as the marketplace, where you can pick up the majority of your items. Then the warehouse where you get your own large items, like furniture, before checking out. Add to that a play area where your children can be entertained while you shop, and a restaurant with reasonably priced meals so you have no reason to leave. I tried the plant balls (8 piece) which comes with lingonberry jam, and two sides. I chose mashed potatoes and a vegetable mix. Everything was good except the vegetables, which were overcooked and flavorless. But, for $8.99 it was a great deal.

    $9.69 salmon filet and side of meatballs
    Cari A.

    Decided to try the pizza and hot dog from IKEA. You can order this on the ground floor near the exit. Pros: -self serve machines allow you to easily place your order -they have veggie dogs Cons: -this was probably the worst pizza that I've ever purchased. It was beyond dry (looked like it was sitting out for a long time) and had a cardboard-like crust. -the hot dog was on the smaller side and seemed ordinary (just mustard and ketchup for complimentary toppings). With Costco across the street, this hot dog cannot compare. I learned my lesson and will stick to the dining upstairs.

    Maya H.

    I'm addicted to the food and coffee. The lingonberry juice is also amazing!! The selection of chocolate and other sweet is tip notch!! I love it!! The price and value is awesome!! At this market, I think it's pretty good. Service is amazing!! I don't think I can recall having bad service at this ikea! The maze is such a tease!! I ended up buying things that I didn't even know I need, lol. At the end, you can smell the fresh baked cinnamon rolls. The vanilla soft serve is also very good!! The only bad thing is that I'm not very good at putting things together, . So I usually require my kids or friends help.

    Swedish meatballs
    Michelle M.

    Affordable furniture, custom house designs for all facets of your home. Not sure why people give 3 stars, because it is a get what you pay for kinda of items. They're easy and cheap for a reason. But the best part are the Swedish minimalist styles. My favorite part are walking thorough the show rooms so you could visualize their products in your home.

    Jade C.

    Upstairs cafe: 4 stars. Very good food and inexpensive prices. We enjoyed the chicken tenders and fries with a side of Swedish meatballs. The staff was friendly and service is quick. The only reason it took slightly longer is waiting on customers that didn't know what they wanted. The menu is not huge so it shouldn't take forever and a million questions to figure it out. It was nice to see the crew exercise patience and remain kind while answering questions. The eating area was clean and you place your entire tray on a cart as you exit. Showroom: 3 stars. I loved seeing everything displayed. It really allows you to see the possibilities. However, the layout felt like you're in there forever. Walking to the exit took time. I like the higher ceiling of the first floor. The Showroom I felt confined. Parking lot is large but can fill quickly on the weekend. Get there early to avoid large crowds.

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    Ask the Community - IKEA

    Are they pet friendly?

    No. Not sanitary around products for home, bedrooms, children

    Does anyone know when they restock the as-is section?

    Everyday

    Do they take back old furnitures and mattress upon delivery of new furnitures and mattress?

    They used to prior to SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic. You would pay for them to takeaway and then they donate it to charity.… Read more

    Does the San Diego IKEA have a kitchen planning section?

    yes, well they did before Covid. I would call first.

    Has anyone click and collect recently from ikea?

    Yes. It wasn't too bad. There's an area for pickup near the west side of the building just for that purpose.

    Is it open now?

    They are open now. Store hours:… Read more

    Are they open during COVID? I know goggle said their pickup center isn't, but what about the actual store?

    Per IKEA San Diego: "As a response to the situation with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), starting… Read more

    Can I bring my cat to IKEA?

    Why not. Do you

    What is the height range for Smaland?

    I got this from several of their web sites.… Read more

    Does the food court close earlier than 9?

    Its closes at 830

    Could they make me a giant meatball? I have been craving a giant meatball for weeks now. I like my meat balls as big as grapefruits but I know that's sometimes to large for some chiefs to make?

    You would have to ask at the register as they do tend to pre make everything and they are served from metal serving trays.

    Kitchen installation experience?

    I'd consider looking it up on YouTube; usually somebody probably posted something about it.

    Quiero ver todo tipo de closet?

    Pues, no busques mas. IKEA tiene un chingo de variedad de roperos. IKEA has a variety of closet installations. ?

    Can I bring my dog to this ikea?

    I saw someone with their frenchie yesterday night, and it was not a service dog. I called and asked if I can bring my dog because I saw someone with it, they said no, only service dogs are allowed :/

    Do they have air conditioning?

    Yes

    If I buy something big do I have to pick it up the same day or will they hold it for a week?

    Large items are rarely available for pickup at the store. The IKEA pickup warehouse is at 7411 Goen Place, San Diego, CA 92120. I'm sure you can make special arrangements by calling one of the phone numbers provided on your order.

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    D3 Home Modern Furniture

    4.7(73 reviews)
    4.4 miLittle Italy
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    A few days ago, I was walking past this store at night, and saw this beautiful cobalt blue,…read moreceramic horse head in the window of the store. I fell in LOVE with it and knew it was the perfect gift for a friend of mine who is highly regarded in the horse-racing world. I knew it would be the absolute perfect gift for her. I went in there today and bought it... David is a pleasure to work with and so kind. And his store is such a vision.. Do yourself a favor and go spend some time looking at all the beautiful treasures and buy something special for yourself or someone you love. This store is amazing! Also - if you are an interior designer... Please pick out some special pieces for your clients, from David. He takes such pride in what he sells. He was also kind enough to gift wrap this piece for me and it looked beautiful. We are so lucky to have a store like this in San Diego and especially in the heart of Little Italy. You could spend a whole day looking at the beautiful shops on Ketner and having a nice meal at one of the restaurants nearby. I love this store! You will too... It feels like something out of Los Angeles, but the prices are much more reasonable here! It's not inexpensive, but you're getting what you pay for and the quality is so unparalleled.

    Stopped into to look around while waiting for a friend. The man at the desk, who I can now see is…read moreDavid the owner, made me feel so uncomfortable. He followed me around the store until I felt forced to have conversation with him. I awkwardly fumbled a couch cushion while trying to talk and figure out WTF was going on and he made a huff about fixing it. There are some nice items but I would never enter that space again. I've rarely felt so uncomfortable in a business.

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    4.3(143 reviews)
    1.6 miMission Valley

    I love Modani's furniture and have been coming back since 2020. Carina, their Design Consultant,…read morewas so helpful in helping me pick out the Livio 2-seater Sofa in White with the Headrests and Amara Loveseat in White. It looks amazing in my condo. The delivery was fast. I was in the store on Tuesday evening, and they were delivered by Friday morning. The delivery folks set everything up and hauled away the boxes. When I first moved to San Diego, their Design Consultant Ryan helped me with some home decor, including the Saut de L'ange sculpture 'Angel's Leap' and Modani White Trio Mirrors, which still look amazing and fit in nicely with the new additions. The reason I keep coming back to Modani is their Design Consultants don't hover over you or pressure you into buying. They each have patience and really care about getting you quality furniture that meets your needs and style. There are many furniture stores in the San Diego area, but every time the floor people are just about closing the deal, which is completely offputting. At Modani, the team of Ryan, Carina, and John really want you to be happy and to love your furniture and home decor purchase. Plus, the quality of Modani furniture is top-notch. I highly recommend that you check them out. If you have style and like quality, you won't be disappointed.

    False return policy and endless exchange delays -- buyer beware…read more I ordered nightstands from Modani in December 2025 and was disappointed when they arrived -- they were much shorter than expected. When I attempted to return them, I quickly discovered that Modani's advertised return policy is essentially a fiction. While they claim to offer returns, the fine print requires the customer to cover return shipping costs that far exceed the value of the furniture itself. In practice, that means there is no return policy. Rather than fight a losing battle, I worked out an exchange and ordered a couple of lamps, candles, and one other small item. That was over two months ago. As of today, I still have no delivery date. Every time I call, I'm told to expect delivery in "two more weeks" -- a response I've now heard repeatedly with no resolution. Frustrated, I filed a complaint with the Better Business Bureau. The BBB has since informed me that Modani is not even responding to them. Do not order from this company. Their return policy is a sham, their exchange process is a runaround, and their customer service is non-existent. Save yourself the headache and shop somewhere that actually stands behind their products.

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    Furniture Depot

    4.0(61 reviews)
    10.7 mi
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    Months I began looking for a living room sofa set. I visited showrooms all over San Diego, Orange…read moreCounty and Los Angeles. Until I visited Furniture Depot in Chula Vista, most the sofas and accent chairs were either cheap, poorly constructed, overpriced, they didn't have the size sofa for my living room... or the fabric wasn't the color I was looking for to match my other living room decor. One store I was going to buy from prior, the owner had me pay for the entire living room set upfront "because it was custom" then after waiting over a month the guy told me the fabric was discontinued. I found a swatch sample in their showroom that was basically identical, but the owner told me it would be $1,500 more for that fabric. I told him the deal is dead, give me my money back, which he did. I concluded the guy seemed nice but he was like a wolf in sheep's clothing. After that painful ordeal, I went and searched showrooms in San Diego's South Bay. I was about to give up but there was one last store I went into that day on Broadway in Chula Vista, Furniture Depot. Right from the beginning I was impressed. Their showroom larger than most furniture stores with vastly different styles throughout. The manager Dustin greeted me shortly after I walked in. He was there to assist and answer any questions I had. Dustin was very knowledgeable about all the products. He put everything at ease. It was a relief speaking with someone in the business who was honest and transparent about everything. After speaking with him only a few minutes I knew I was going to make my purchase through this store. Everything I was interested in could be ordered new, he explained. He offered custom sizes and many colors to choose from. Dollar for dollar, based on the quality of product, I don't think there's any local competitor that can match their service or quality. The turn-around for the custom-sized furniture was very fast, less than 2 weeks. The guys who delivered the product performed a white glove delivery service for a very low reasonable fee, lower cost than most furniture places offer. I ended up buying a 92" sofa, ottoman and accent chair - all new - all matching fabric, great quality, and very comfortable to sit and lay in. I'm glad I found this place. I highly recommend this furniture store. (My photos in this review)

    Low quality furniture. Especially the mattresses. They will not follow up on defective products…read more After 4 months of wasted email, calls, holding on the phone, they are still giving us the runaround after paying over $800 cash. Poor customer service. They don't care about anything except taking your money. Stay away! Not worth the headache

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