Some of their home textiles lately have been really good. I bought a duvet which I love, 100% cotton, washed & dried perfectly. So then I bought a queen sheet set for $29.00 which was also really nice, which prompted me to buy another set of sheets as well as a really nicely made bedspread. Also over a certain amount and you can get free shipping to your home. read more

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This is the original Chicagoland IKEA store that I recall visiting back in the day. I find that I prefer the Bolingbrook location nowadays. I found this store to be a little dirtier, more crowded, and a bit chaotic in some areas, like near the restaurant. The food selection in the grocery area seemed more limited, and the vegetarian options I was looking forward to purchasing were out of stock. There was some confusion for me regarding the signs near the restaurant promoting their plant-based hot dog. I went to one of the kiosks to order, but we couldn't find it anywhere. It turns out that you can only order these at the small food court after the checkout area. read more

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I once again acknowledge that the IKEA Restaurant and IKEA store are two separate entities so I will try my best to speak to the store part. I went to the market area to look for the frozen meatballs that my teenaged daughter wanted for her thermos in her lunchbox for the week, but alas, the freezer section was quite empty. She did choose a box of pretty pink Princess cakes and a bottle of the lingonberry concentrate to drink at home. I didn't pay too much attention to the prices at this visit since there was no stock for me to purchase. Overall, in all of my experiences, the value of the kitchen items, organizational items, and office items has been pretty good and withstood the test of time. Our next door neighbor "inherited" my daughter's IKEA balance beam, play mats, etc. as she outgrew them so I appreciate the quality! read more

I love a good IKEA trip, but I tend to enjoy it more when I don't have specific things on my list and I can just wander around to get ideas. It always seems disappointing on trips where I actually need something. I came here this morning (a Sunday) about 15-20 minutes after they opened to look for a new couch that recently was added to their website. It said it was in stock but I couldn't find it on the floor. I also couldn't find any staff in the section (I circled the sofa department for a good 15 minutes). Eventually I wandered over to another department on the other side of the store, which was the first place I could find someone. There were two staff members there and one walked away as I was approaching and she was loudly complaining about having a bad day and being in a mood (relatable, but also the store has been open for like a half hour at this point and there are customers around, so maybe don't broadcast it?). The other employee let me know that the couch wasn't on the floor yet because they're still building them for the display. It would be nice if the website could indicate if big furniture pieces are on display or not, but that's not the store's fault. Maybe it was just post-holiday chaos, but a lot of things weren't where they were supposed to be and a lot of non-holiday items had been picked over. Some things were in multiple places (e.g., I was buying a bunch of glass food and drink storage and I was looking for a bottle in 2 sizes from their website. One was in one section of the store and the other (same brand) was in a totally different section within the kitchen/dining area. I wandered around the first section for like 10 minutes trying to find the smaller version of the bottle because logic would say you would put the same item in different sizes next to each other (and again, I couldn't find an employee to ask). Also, the store was super hot considering that everyone was wearing winter coats, so I was super sweaty by the time I was done. I wanted to get a froyo, but it was "out of stock." That was the case the last two times I was there this fall, too. Their froyo is so good, so it's super sad that they are now McDonalds and always have a broken ice cream machine :( I'll always come here because they have some great go-to items and I like the flexibility of the products, but it can be frustrating if you are on a mission or up against a time clock. read more

There are so many cool things to look at and get ideas from when it comes to home improvement and decorating. I wish more things were organized better. I have been to other locations with better planning as far as products adjacent to the displays. Finally had the infamous meatballs and did not get the hype. It's all very basic. All that said, IKEA is a fun place to unearth affordable items one did not know one needed! read more

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The Missus and I have visited occasionally since this store opened. Contemporary Scandinavian furniture is not our thing, but we do enjoy meandering through the maze, especially to smirk at the subtle tongue-in-cheek humor found at every turn (see the accompanying photos). We always start out by insisting, "We don't need anything!" but inevitably depart with tummies full of Swedish meatballs and a cart filled with kitchen gadgets and offbeat doohickeys. Through the years, I've assembled a few of their storage and shelving units. I'm reasonably handy, but for those who prefer, IKEA offers an assembly service and also a home handyman service called "Taskrabbit." We're less enamored with their self-service business model, but on the occasions when we've needed assistance, we've found store personnel to be friendly and knowledgeable. Nearly all of the cashier lanes have been converted to self-checkout, which can be cumbersome for those who purchase multiple large items. The return process is clunky; you need to fill out a form on a touchscreen in order to be assigned a place in line. And the wait can be long. read more

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First trip to IKEA Schaumburg. Huge store, accessible by elevator to each floor. I love the set up that shows you just how you can design your space! read more

Ikea was my go to for inexpensive yet stylish decor and furniture, great for clients in a tight budget. The showroom used be be expansive, with interesting vignettes and a huge selection. So WHAT HAPPENED?!?! I was there this week and much is that is gone. The kitchen department seems much smaller and harder to navigate. The office dept is tiny! And what happened to the simple wooden desks that were utilitarian yet chic? None to be found, just tubular metal legs and confusing signage. And an employee who spent the entire time in his computer for the entire 15 mins I was there. Never once asked any one of the 10+ guests if they needed help. The only thing that saved them was their meatball lunch, still delicious and with lovely staff. I left with some 93 cent Easter chocolates and some elderflower preserves. Please fix this Ikea! I've been a regular shopper since you opened 20 years ago, and this is not a celebration of your store. read more

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I haven't been in this store since like 2020 and today was my first visit after all those years and probably the last one. I couldn't find any employees to help with finding stuff I wanted to buy, So I just gave up on my shopping, on my way out of the store I stopped and the restroom, it's the most dirty place I've ever seen. If I could I will give you -5stars. I just waisted my 3 hours driving there and back home. read more

IKEA Schaumburg has been here for over 20 years but still maintains itself as a very popular store. The 3 floored store offers a vast variety of items from lawn & garden, kitchen housewares, furniture, lighting, bedding, imported grocery items (cheese, jams, fish) etc... They do offer custom cabinetry and countertops as well. They also boast a traditional cafeteria where they are known for their Swedish meatballs and fresh baked cinnamon rolls! It's right off the expressway and easily accessible. read more

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I love IKEA! We strolled around, starting on the 3rd floor and working our way down. We really came to IKEA to eat Ha Ha! The veggie(vegan) hot dog is so good! And the plant(vegan) balls. I'm not a fan of the new plant-based strawberry soft serve; more like a sorbet. read more

IKEA - Veggie hot dogs vegan - Two hot dogs with toppings and a cup of soda are placed on paper plates on a light-colored table. - Home Decor Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

I bought two Hemnes chests. After they were assembled, the drawers will not open correctly or at all. Number is 60576198. Any suggestions on how to get drawers open? Eight hundred dollars and I have two chest of drawers with clothes in them that I can't get to. Thyra.debolt@yahoo.com. phone 8465531901 Help please advise! read more

This is strictly for the restaurant. I used to LOVE going to Ikea. Back in the day, when you entered Ikea you were met with the aroma of freshly baked cinnamon rolls. It was like a little welcome hug. After exploring the goods 9n multiple floors, I always enjoyed a nice lunch in the restaurant. I usually got their Swedish meatball entrée. Although it's set up in a sort of self serve style, it was quite civilized, with real silverware and stonewear plates. They also had excellent coffee. Plus. It was very affordable. Well, things have changed: 1. Terrible- cheap tasting coffee 2. They served the hot meal- with gravy- in a cardboard box. 3. They only had plastic and some odd wooden cutlery. 4. The total cost for 3 kid meals, 1 meatball entrée, 1 coffee and a slice of cake was almost $70! I will NEVER set foot in the restaurant again. read more

Paid for a mattress and delivery Wanted it specifically on a weekend was rescheduled to a week day talked with customer service and told them no I want a weekend so that went around 3 more times on top of that I didn't receive a call and it was all rescheduled again This is the worse serviceI have ever seen in my life dam liberal Illinois my recommendation go somewhere else as far as rating 1 out of 5 stars I would give it a big 0 Always getting a run around on the phone also and they can never find a manager or give a number to corporate I would give it 0 stars but no option for that read more

First impression: It's huge. The biggest Ikea I've been in, though I've only been in a handful of them. It was also crowded. There were no shopping carts to be found on the first two floors, only those irritating plastic shopping baskets on wheels. I don't like them. We finally found some carts on the third floor. Prices at Ikea are always hit or miss. You can find some incredible deals if you are patient and know what you're looking for. I wasn't too impressed with the staff at this location, most seemed a bit cold. The lines were long at the restaurant and I felt claustrophobic the way everyone was crowded around the ordering kiosks. I ordered a bottle of water and had to go hunting for it. It was a confusing set up. The meatballs were pretty good though, as expected. I suppose it was partially our fault, choosing to go shopping on a Sunday. If we have to return it will be on a weekday when it's less crowded and the staff isn't as rushed. read more

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Went on a Saturday morning and it was not very busy at all. This location is quite large and the restaurant is updated with kiosks and new decor. IKEA provides stylish furniture at an affordable price. It may not last forever but the look and function make it great value. The only negative is the instructions are pictures only which can get frustrating. The nice thing is that if you are missing any pieces you can go to the service and get any replacements. It is a bit difficult to find ikea employees on the floor and the fact you have to walk thru the whole section is inconvenient. Swedish meatballs and cinnamon rolls are a must. read more

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IKEA furniture is what it is. Nice-ish. Affordable. The right stuff lasts. I'm an IKEA fan. The staff at this IKEA are terrible. I won't shop here if I need any sort of assistance. Today I bought something I did not realize would require staff assistance. I bought a 400$ office chair and was told I had to wait at pickup. At the pick up station I was the next order on the screen. It said 5 minutes. I waited 20 minutes for my 400$ chair. After 20 minutes I asked for an update, the man shrugged. "Can you refund this because I didn't anticipate this taking so long?" He did. He didn't offer to look into it. He didn't offer to expedite it. No apologies. No oops. As I was leaving someone asked if I wanted to take a survey, I said "No. But I had a terrible experience" I explained what happened and the lady had no assistance and no apologies for me. So. I guess that's that? Spending over 1,000$ total is prolly small potatoes for IKEA but wasting 20 minutes of my time without apology or update is a bummer read more

Their ordering process is hellish when not working correctly. Finally had customer service intervene. But since I didn't know if the three box wardrobe would fit in my car, I decided to have it delivered. For an extra fee, I could have it narrowed down to a one day delivery window from three. Annoying. Even then it would be a ten or twelve hour delivery window. No thanks. No sale. read more

What an unbelievable pile of crap! and that's putting it mildly.... So I'm planning a move from California to Oklahoma so I place an order for all my household essentials, with Ikea, two months before I move, just to make sure I get everything on time. The total value of my orders was over $2,000. The day after I move in I am expecting Ikea to deliver my bedding, tableware, pans, plates, towels - in fact - everything need to live. Day of delivery - driver turns up with 3 items and not the 40 on the order, he shrugs his shoulders and admits 'no one knows what is going on'. I call Ikea to complain and one of the managers offered to refund me so I can go buy everything somewhere else..... WOW! I turned down their offer down and insisted they deliver what I had ordered and paid for.To cut a very long story short, I have had 6 redeliveries, 5 cancellations, spent around 2 hours on the phone and live chat and still, even after nearly 4 weeks after the original delivery date, they have not fully fulfilled my original order. Finally, I asked them to cancel my last outstanding order, as I am tired of trying to manage the whole situation - I am still waiting for my money to be retuned, which they have had for our two months. Also, I am not sure wha country 'houses' the live chat, but whoever you 'speak' to has no basic grasp of the English language, making a frustrating experience even worse.If you are desperate and have no other options but to buy from Ikea, sorry about that - if you do have options, run for the hills and spend your hard earned dollars with a decent company, one that has some levels of decent customer service. By the way - I have found Ashleys to be excellent. Great value for money, quality and levels of customer service. read more

I like that IKEA has displays set up so you can walk through and get ideas on what you want to take home. This location looks bigger than the one in Bolingbrook at least from the outside (this was my first time inside one of their stores). It was really crowded but they had a lot of registers so you can get checked out fast. We bought a new shoe rack that has a seat on the top. The price was good! We also saw a kitchen table we're thinking about getting. read more

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We drove to the Schaumburg location from our home in Lincoln Park to replace another IKEA sofa in our basement. We purchased both the delivery service as well as the haul away service for over a week in advance due to an upcoming vacation. The sales personnel assured us that the delivery and haul away would take place at the same time Friday, August 22, 2025 and that we would be given a notification an hour before the crew would arrive. We were given a total of 3 minutes. The delivery crew contacted us 3 minutes before they arrived. Luckily we were home, but there is a big difference between 3 minutes and 1 hour. The sofa was delivered, but the delivery crew refused to haul away the old sofa! They told us another crew would come, the NEXT day (Saturday). So much for the same day delivery and haul away service we paid for! Now, it is Saturday morning, and still no word from IKEA as to when they are planning to come to haul away the old sofa. I contacted support, and I was rudely told to "be patient, they will surely come today". So, in other words, wait at home all day on a beautiful Saturday until they deem it convenient to perform a service I paid to have done yesterday? Really? Update: Spoiler Alert, it gets worse. So, after being given no window at all as to when to expect the arrival of the haul away crew, we receive a call letting us know that they would be at our house in 10 MINUTES! We were not at home, we were a 20 minute drive away. My husband told them that he would not be able to get home in 10 minutes. They told us they could wait another 5 minutes more after their arrival. The terrible terrible customer service just continued. My husband rushed home, and was able to catch them. He took them to the basement to show them where the sofa was, it was at this point that he was informed that the sofa had to be disassembled before it could be hauled away. At no point beforehand was it made known to us that this was a condition of the haul away service. In fact, I'm pretty sure the salesperson at IKEA told us that the furniture would be disassembled for us. My husband worked as fast as he could to disassemble the sofa while having the impatient and rude haul away crew constantly remind him that THEY were on a schedule. This is an awful and ridiculous IKEA location. NEVER EVER AGAIN. read more

My teenage son spent hours building a Brimnes two drawer TV stand and was so proud and happy to finish it...only to find that it is defective, with the drawers not closing evenly. Like not even close. Looking online, this is a common problem. We are both so pissed off that for over a hundred dollars and so much time spent, that this is a piece of shit. I will be returning to this monolith of cheap crap tomorrow and buyer beware at Ikea. read more

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My best friend recently moved to the city or this town. I should say she took me to the store. This place is amazing. Great bargains, but I have to say that their employee Michelle is amazing and so helpful. Thank you Michelle for providing me with a little background what this place is about helping fur babies read more

It's a huge shop with a lot of options - I suppose. I wasn't able to explore as there is not wheelchair provided, I wasn't aware that I needed to carry my own wheelchair to shop at a renowned shop such as IKEA. But to my dismay, and disappointment- there was no wheelchair available at all and I couldn't check more than one floor. read more

Look. I'm not a fan of IKEA by any stretch of the imagination. Putting together their furniture is like a special kind of torture and makes me want to throw myself into a volcano. But they are relatively cheap. And sometimes you need cheap. I'm also a board gamer and they have a shelf that is the most popular for board gamers. I wanted to get a real wood version of this made instead but it would have cost me nearly 10 times as much so that's a no. So instead I bought a the shelf and paid someone to put it together. Thanks IKEA, because now my games have a place to live that isn't my dining room table or the floor or a storage box, and I also bought a mattress so my nephew will be able to sleep on that when he visits and not in a sleeping bag on a hardwood floor. read more

I've been reading a lot of the reviews here, and most of the issues that folks have is that it gets very crowded. I usually go on off times because I want to avoid the crowd to enjoy shopping at my own pace. But when shopping at peak times, it does often become an ant farm through the store. IKEA is my go to furniture shopping store when I need a specific thing. For the price, the quality is great! My only beef is the building process for some reason always takes a mission and a half for each item haha. They do have an option to pay for someone to build if needed but if I can do it myself I will. I usually go into the store and go all the way to the top and shop my way down. The top floor is where the restaurant is centered to the shopping area. Then I work my way down, and usually take pictures of all the product numbers so I can grab my big items on the main level as check out. They also have a rehome section where they sell clearance things and things they repurpose with return items. It's super neat to watch them work sometimes. You can also bring home some of the treats from the cafe frozen to make at home by the registers if you want. read more

Big collection Ato Z If you are planning to go to IKEA, don't think about time . It's a big store, you can't come back with empty car . Well organised each and every thing I got many ideas for my home setting All accessories are available at good price IKEA furniture is not only easy to assemble but it also gives a customised look . Good range of products are available There is selection of affordable furniture and home goods. Special settings of living room, bedroom, dining and outdoor decor. I found a beautiful kitchen for $2600 only . There were many more offers . Staff guides you for each and every thing . But it takes much time at cash counter . Return policy is good but it takes a long time . You can't return plants in IKEA like Costco read more

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Every time I shop at this IKEA location I'm "randomly" selected for an audit of my cart to ensure everything was scanned. The 1st time we were selected on a busy Saturday, I would assume it was random. The 2nd time it happened on a busy Saturday, I was like, "wow, what are the odds?" Tonight on a Thursday evening, I was actually stopped by a staff person and asked if I had scanned a loveseat. She asked me, and only me, if she could see my receipt. Now, I would assume it's just the Black people being singled out, which is very upsetting. How in the world would I expect to walk out of an almost empty IKEA (at 8:20 pm) without paying for a big item such as a loveseat? It's insulting to me. Do I look like I need to steal a $200 display loveseat, which was purchased for my photography studio? Very insulting. I held my composure, but I will definitely be calling corporate tomorrow. Experience was completely ruined. read more

Loving all the events that Ikea has been having lately that is family friendly as well! This past Saturday, that had a swag giveaway and there was a ballon artist and face painting for the kids! Go check out their events page for events in an IKEA near you since it's their 25th anniversary!! They also have 98 cents breakfast Monday to Friday! My kids love going even if it's just to look around! read more

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Worst store ever. They charged me for a desk I never ordered. Was part of a delivery of other items and trying to return the desk and get a refund took several days and numerous calls. Had to wait at home between the return pickup time windows only to be told last minute that the pickup would happen the next day. Again had to wait for hours because the 3rd party truck services they use don't give you a call to say they are headed over. Mistakes and delays run rampant at this laughable hot-mess of a store/company! read more

The "jury is still out" on this Ikea location as we continue to try and get what we are looking for. I do realize there are still supply chain issues, but it is frustrating to see stuff on the floor here that you can't get at any location. The store was super packed when we went around dinner time on a Saturday and we had to weave our way in and our carts and people, many not paying attention to the spaces they were blocking. We will keep trying to see if we are successful in our order but when a sales person checked for us she said they were getting one...JUST ONE of the item we want, sometime next week. My favorite buy here though are the blue Ikea zippered bags and large clear ones. They are great for storing blankets or shoes and for moving kids in and out of dorm rooms and apartments too. read more

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It used to be fun to shop at IKEA. The automated ordering at the restaurant is AWFUL. I've hated it the last 10 times I've been there, and I'm finally writing a review. Our machine didn't work. We had to go to the end of the line. The new machine didn't work. We looked at the menu and then started pushing buttons, only to find that everything we wanted was out of stock. The drink machine was out of order. There were NO utensils for our meal. We had to ask for cups for plain water, and they gave us those 4 inch high paper cups you give children to brush their teeth. It was MISERABLE. Finally got to shopping for some essentials, and wanted one silly bag of frozen meatballs. Just one. They were all out. No meatballs anywhere to be seen. Then checking out: the automated machines make everything -- absolutely everything -- WORSE. I hate them. I bought two glass dishes and both bamboo as well as silicone lids for them. I scanned everything right and was trying to pay. The damned machine thought I was stealing two dishes because I had four lids and only two dishes. So an actual human, who should have been the one to check us out from the get go, had to come and for some reason rescan half my things. ??? It was so crowded and frustrated that I thought I was ready to leave -- but I hadn't yet paid even though I was TRYING to pay earlier after I had already scanned everything in perfectly. It was so annoying. I would do anything to have IKEA go back to REAL HUMANS. These obscene automated machines do absolutely nothing for efficiency, customer experience, or customer service. GET RID OF THEM. read more

WORST EXPERIENCE EVER!! Buyer beware, they have the worst customer service and delivery service. I spent hours and hours trying to resolve and all they did was lie to me to get me off the phone without solving anything. Try your very best to shop somewhere else if you can. Or shop and grab at the store. Do not do anything that has to do with delivery or customer service. It was totally their mistake and their third party delivery services laziness. I finally canceled my order. read more

Definitely a fun place to explore; I view this more as a museum than a store tbh. It's an experience and a maze for sure. But I still like the products like the hangers and stuff here. IKEA is always pretty good with having cute rugs; my bf got a pretty cool rug for not a bad price. Only wish that there was a way to actually navigate through the store or had easy way to contact a worker to find what I want much quicker. read more

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I mean, it feels like an amusement park for adults. The parking lot is even designed that way to make sure you don't lose your car. I think I might have hummed a tune or two and ran inside with excitement. I had been avoiding this place for years out of the fact that it sends my ocd and social anxiety through the roof. Even for a Sunday evening, it wasn't too too bad. I did get lost and overwhelmed a few times. The employees weren't overly helpful if you were trying to figure something out. It also doesn't help that everything is in SWEDISH. My gosh. Looking back on it now I'm not sure how I made it out. For an amateur such as myself, this is key. They have all the furniture on the first floor. In what looks to be a warehouse. Take a picture of the item you want and you will find it with the aisle and bin number located by the item you want. I'm not sure if this applies to every single item but definitely the big ticket items like the new dresser we got. There should definitely be a course in adulting 101 that is dedicated to Ikea shopping! read more

Is it weird that when I'm feeling down, I head to IKEA just to walk around and get inspired? Perhaps. Is it also weird I'm updating my review? Maybe. Just a few thoughts: This is still the go-to place to really search for inexpensive "needs" - we bought a few bathroom caddies during our last visit. They were maybe $15 each. There was a little table I wanted but they were out. Yes, some of the stuff is expensive (and is it me, or did I not see the $2 breakfast? It was more expensive this time around.) That said, you need to look around and see what suits you best. Some stuff is overpriced. But for some stuff, it's a good deal - on par or cheaper than Target. Maybe it's the nostalgia of remembering this opening when Iived in Schaumburg (it was a BIG deal). But I still love walking around and getting ideas as to how to configure or reorganize aspects of our life. read more

Shopping for customizable cabinets was a pleasure. In the store the sales lady was very helpful and spent a lot of time with us to make sure that we ordered what we wanted. Their computer design app at the store is also very nice. Delivery of all of the pieces went smoothly until it was time for assembly. I hired a service recommended by Ikea. The man who came to put it all together spoke virtually no English. When he finished he walked out leaving me with many large empty boxes which were not fun to dispose of. Worst of all, the handle to one of the doors was missing, due to either a packing error or to the man doing the assembly. The handle was a tiny piece of solid metal. I tried to order that part online and the process at first seemed easy but in the end I was told that that part is unavailable. I tried calling, spent an hour on the phone, and finally gave up. My plan now was to order a complete new door, remove the handle and either return or throw out the door. After a few weeks of going around with online IKEA, and trying to call the number for returns, I gave up. Now I'm going to just throw out the door which cost me $70. So that little handle cost me $70 but I cannot afford to waste more time with Ikea. In summary, good service in store, very poor service post-purchase. The cabinet itself is very nice, solid and functional. read more

Q: Does there exist a more consistently miserable customer retail experience in the United States? A: 404 Error Not Found The good: if you choose to walk through the entire labyrinth, you could probably get close to the recommended 10,000 steps in a day. The products made out of metal are durable. We bought some stainless steel mixing bowls, they are durable and indestructible, therefore our great-grandchildren will inherit them. The bad: you lost three hours of your life. You bought more of those large useless blue bags, and those cheap new furniture boxes don't fit in your Toyota Camry or your Ford Fusion. The place is a zoo, and you don't understand why your blood pressure is so high. The ugly: the place you send your kid- small land, is closed due to covid-19. The restaurant that sells mystery meat balls is closed due to covid-19. When checking out you are herded into one large depressing line, it's probably like voting in the South. Bonus: Wearing your "TRE45ON" facemask will offer some instant gratification as male suburban boomers will stare at it trying to figure out what it means... only to realize that their God-Emperor is not universally loved, and will lose his re-election in 3 weeks. You will easily Identify the facial markers of "disgust", "dejection", and "depression" in real time. read more

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I have had nightmares about getting lost in IKEA and never making it out, so this is mostly a review of their online selection and curbside pickup and delivery services, not the shopping experience in-store (which I found somewhat stressful and expensive last time I was there). Kudos for a website that connects you to your nearest IKEA store, even if the latter is not always fully stocked. I have found what I needed at this location roughly four out of five times and either had it delivered or ordered it and picked it up without incident. In fact, I am sitting in an IKEA chair as I write this. I also have to give IKEA credit for posting prominently on its website the product recall of certain MALM chests of drawers. Heartbreaking that it's because toddlers have died pinned beneath them. But at least IKEA disclosed that. (Now I know why I can't find the particular piece of furniture I've been searching for for awhile.) Anyway, thanks to IKEA for making its products available to people like me, who would just as soon not venture into the store again if they can avoid it. read more

Not the same post-pandemic. Much more crowded, no pick and mix candy, feels like they have less variety, much higher prices, and grumpier employees. read more