The hotdog was kind of bland, but overall it was pretty good The chips were amazing and it is a fun place to go

So easy to get lost in this massive store. Because of the way IKEA lays out their stores and because of the terrific merchandise they sell. Been coming to this location since it opened and we love it. Recently used their order and pick-up service and it went so smoothly. We had just shopped for ourselves recently, so we did not need to go inside. Our friends in California were looking for some items for their daughter's upcoming wedding at the end of the year and could not find the items at any of their local stores. We placed an order online and then selected that we would pick it up by 8 PM. Drove up, followed the signs, and told in the app which space we parked in. Had the info they requested ready and our order was brought directly to us in our SUV. In and out in just minutes. We will likely use this on any days where we don't have time to browse the store ourselves. Super-efficient and our friends will be happy to get what they needed for their daughter, too. Cannot go wrong with this location. Great food inside as well. Great deals as always. read more

My kid was looking to do a modern update to their room so we decided to surprise her by picking up some new dressers a bedroom set and a few accessories while she was gone. Like I said before, having an account and the app is key as you can create lists, save items, order ahead or better yet, check inventory!!! I used it not only to gauge the location of items but also to make sure they had everything in stock, as I needed to get everything in one swoop and use a coupon for savings. If you are doing something major like a bed or larger pieces, you'll get a printout if it's not available in the self-service aisle for you to go over to the far corner of the building where they have the pickup point. They won't pull your item until you've paid for it, so make sure you give yourself about 10-15 minutes. Mine took over 30 mins and the downside was that I couldn't preload anything in my car, as that was the bulky stuff that had to go in first and on the bottom. All the customer service members were helpful that ended up interacting with this last trip (6 people). read more

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For as long as I can remember, it was a special outing to head to IKEA in Tempe from the north side of the city. It has been quite some time since I've been out to IKEA in Tempe but it still feels like just yesterday when I was last there. Now, there are other locations that have opened up in North Phoenix and Scottsdale. The Tempe location is HUGE! With two floors and plenty of great amenities, this store has a bit of everything. At the same time, it is easy to get lost and sometimes, it is difficult to find your way out of the store. They have a Swedish restaurant open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Småland which a supervised play area, and a Click & Collect area available for pre-placed online orders. There are plenty of staged areas for each type of room from a living room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, and more along with a Market Hall where you see sections on cookware and tableware, textiles and rugs, bed and bath textiles, bathroom accessories, home organization, lighting and home electronics, and home decoration. There is also a self-serve furniture area, the as-is area, check-outs, and customer service. This particular store is open Sunday through Thursday from 10 AM to 8 PM and Friday and Saturday from 10 AM to 9 PM. The cafe is open during the same hours. They are closed on Christmas and Thanksgiving and have special store hours on July 4th, Christmas Eve, and New Year's Eve. Other than offers, sales, and deals, they do host events and activities, which can be found on their website (https://www.ikea.com/us/en/stores/tempe). You can also sign up for IKEA Family where you get birthday freebies ($10 off coupon plus free cake or Swedish meatballs). It's free to join. IKEA Tempe sells everything for the home all under one roof. To better help customers with inspiration, our unique shopping experience includes individual room settings and complete home displays as well as specialty shops full of home accessories and home decor. This is a huge location with most items in stock. While the prices are sometimes more than other stores, it is still a fun place to walk around and quality items you can buy. I recommend that you check it out! read more

Extremely Disappointing Product Quality and Unacceptable Customer Service at IKEA Tempe IKEA may offer affordable furniture, but there are plenty of other companies that provide better-quality products and, more importantly, stand behind what they sell. I hadn't shopped at IKEA in years because of previous experiences, and unfortunately, my recent visit reminded me exactly why. My son and his girlfriend recently moved to Arizona and purchased three IKEA EKET cabinets for their living room. All three had significant issues: * Cabinet #1: We were able to assemble it, but the magnetic door closures did not work properly. The doors either wouldn't stay closed or, once closed, wouldn't open. Of note when Darrel, the worst customer service associate I have ever come across, drug this off of the dolly it broke and he said it was broken. * Cabinet #2: One of the pieces arrived chipped. Rather than make a big deal out of a cosmetic defect, we planned to repair it with wood glue and a furniture marker. However, when we attempted to install the door, the entire front section of the bottom panel broke apart. * Cabinet #3: This cabinet couldn't even be assembled because the pieces were not square. The back panel didn't align correctly, causing the sides to repeatedly pop apart. Three identical products, and not one was fully functional. That is a product-quality issue, not a customer assembly issue. I offered to return the cabinets for my son and his girlfriend and took them to the IKEA store in Tempe, Arizona. Unfortunately, the experience with an employee named Darrell was even more disappointing than the products themselves. Darrell was dismissive, rude, and unwilling to provide any meaningful assistance. He would barely make eye contact while speaking to me and informed me that because two of the cabinets were not completely assembled, they could not be refunded. Think about how ridiculous that policy sounds in this situation. We couldn't finish assembling the cabinets because the products were defective, yet IKEA was using their incomplete assembly as the reason to deny a refund. Even more frustrating, the one cabinet that WAS completely assembled was also refused a refund. When Darrell pulled it off the cart, he broke a piece off the bottom and then claimed it was already broken. It was not. We had transported it to the store intact. When I asked what options were available to resolve the situation, Darrell walked away from me. His response was simply, "No options," delivered while looking away and continuing to walk. I wasn't asking for special treatment. I was asking IKEA to take responsibility for three defective products and provide reasonable customer service. Instead, I was treated as though I was the problem. Ultimately, I left all three cabinets in the return area and walked out. I had no desire to continue arguing with an employee who clearly had no interest in helping. The woman helping me did say I wasn't the first to return these. Weird thing is, I returned for no refund, no credit, and no apology for the quality of product and rude employee. Affordable furniture is not a bargain when the products are defective and the company refuses to stand behind them. What bothers me most is that this was a young couple furnishing their first home in Arizona. They spent their money expecting functional furniture, and instead received three defective cabinets and an incredibly disappointing return experience. I will gladly pay two or three times as much elsewhere to purchase furniture from a company that values its customers, provides quality products, and takes responsibility when something goes wrong. I will never shop at IKEA again, and I would strongly encourage others to think twice before purchasing furniture here. IKEA Tempe: Your products were disappointing, but your customer service was far worse. read more

IKEA - The cabinets that I left at ikea and Darrel the customer service associate that walked away mid discussion. - Furniture Stores Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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Maybe I don't understand the concept? Maybe I found the little blue signs really annoying, or the total lack of assistance? Regardless this is my last time visiting IKEA and I'm not sure what the hype is about. Inexpensive furniture that looks it. read more

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"Sweden is the home of my favorite Muppet and second favorite meatball." ― Sheldon Cooper, Big Bang Theory Let me begin with a simple truth: You must eat the Swedish meatballs first. That's all. I sauntered into IKEA thinking I'd "just browse," but as soon as I saw that ad with the meatball plate, my resistance crumbled like a poorly assembled Hemnes drawer. There's an IKEA Restaurant Yelp listing if you want to read me waxing poetry over these glorious meatballs. Now, let's discuss the maze that is the IKEA showroom. Follow the arrows on the floor or go rogue and cut through their various departments. It's urban survival meets interior design. You don't find furniture, you earn it. As much as I joke about how bad their assembly instructions are and the fact that most boxes are missing half their pegs and screws, I enjoy me an IKEA bookcase. Note: Bring your own bags because they don't provide them here. read more

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LOVE this place! I can go in and walk around and get ideas for things I want to do but I can also shop on line and they tell you exactly what isle, and bin the stuff you want is so I can just go grab it and roll out! They have EVERYTHING! Even things you don't know you need! And they usually have several colors of each item! The prices have gone up recently but what prices haven't, I think, for what you get, it's still a bargain! I'll shop here anytime! read more

IKEA - Furniture Stores Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Ikea can be fun and dangerous at the same time. It can be dangerous for me because I can spend hours here shopping and loading up my cart. The store is always organized and employees are helpful. Prices are great! read more

IKEA is the greatest furniture store. I've been shopping here since being a teenager. By the way, this is their 40th anniversary and they are having a special sale to celebrate. There are so many creative innovations coming out every year by the IKEA designers and engineers. You can find a perfect, useful and efficient fit for all your small or large apartment, dorm, house, or office needs. I think they've mastered the hideaway space saving designs for dorms and small apartments. Usually the look of the furniture and textiles is clean, modern Scandinavian or traditional Scandinavian. Most furniture is bought un assembled with clear, easy to understand instructions and tools necessary (mainly Allen wrenches) sometimes you need to use your own hammer. Sort of like building a new Lego set for grownups. My all-time favorite item is the Billy bookcase. This is a mainstay of IKEA. There are so many colors, sizes, doors, and options for customization. IKEA has a two-story layout. Many customers joke that they get trapped in the maze as they move through the different sections and set ups, but if you look closely, you will see a door marked shortcut that moves through the store and will bring you to the escalator or exit. The top floor consists of display rooms with everything set up for you to see how it looks and works, couches and chairs, kitchens, and the kitchen custom order section, a kid and baby section, bathrooms, closets, dressers and bookcases, and last but not least, the Swedish bistro that serves famous meatballs with Lingonberry sauce, smoked salmon with potatoes and salad, and many other good items. There's seating in the bistro to rest or eat. If you get the free IKEA rewards family membership every time you visit IKEA, you get free cups of coffee. The bottom floor has customer service check out registers and another café and market, along with bathrooms and the elevator and escalator entrance and exit. There is a lot of kitchenware, textiles, home organization, small items and details, candles, frames and lamps, and plants. This opens up into the large warehouse. As you make your way to the exit, any large furniture items for assembly will be placed in this warehouse. Grab a cart as you enter and also a bag if you need it, to hang on the front part of the cart. I'd recommend taking a picture of the tag of any item you want and this will list the aisle and bin number for the piece you're looking for. Find your aisle and pull your piece. After this, you're pretty much to the exit. There is an as-is section to the right for more deeply discounted pricing. There's a self checkout and a full checkout area. Scan your IKEA rewards family QR code here as well to collect points. They used to give you a percentage discount on every purchase with this rewards card, but they must've stopped doing that this year. I was disappointed about that. If you have a lot of heavy items, you can grab your car and pull it up to the front parking near the exit for loading and unloading. IKEA provides twine and trash cans nearby for your convenience to tie down any pieces for your drive home. Another excellent plus about this store is that they have a kids' play area located at the entrance under the escalators that has a lot of fun play equipment and attendants. I rarely left my kids with babysitters but when I went IKEA, I always let them play in the kids' play area and felt safe that they were being watched in a locked and guarded room. The kids also really loved it. Afterwards, we would go upstairs and eat lunch together in the bistro. Very good memories and it gives busy parents of young ones a nice break while they are trying to shop for furniture for the house. Another really great plus about the store is that they keep their prices extremely affordable and reasonable. They give high-quality options and they also give low quality options (for example, particleboard instead of real bamboo) so that if you need to furnish your apartment and you're just starting out, you are just as able to shop here as if you are established in a home and have more spending money. Very large private parking lot for customers. read more

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This is an adult playground!! What a fun store. It's like a maze and easy to get lost. I couldn't believe the reasonable prices on everything, especially kitchen items. Lots of items are cheaper than Walmart or the dollar store. Leave a few hours to walk around. The food at the food court looked super yummy, especially the meatballs, and I plan to try those next time. They even sell bags of them at check out. The employees I came into contact with were so nice. read more

IKEA - Use the map! - Furniture Stores Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Always love ikea for the decorative stuff. I do love how the navigating the store was. Though they did not have a lot of kitchen utensils selections read more

Stood in line - first in line, mind you - for 21 minutes. MANY people behind me and only one CSR for over 20 minutes. Really poor customer service and I walked out after I returned my items and got my order that they had NO idea what I was to be picking up. Wasted 45 minutes there. So, making an order with Amazon on items I WAS going to purchase at Ikea. read more

I've spent thousands here, but after today, I'm done. This wasn't just "bad service"--it was a masterclass in corporate inefficiency and a total lack of basic operational competence. ​We found two chairs--clearly tagged at a $120 discount--and a coffee table. We couldn't find the aisle, so we found an employee. She was helpful enough, but she set off a chain reaction of misinformation. She told me I'd pick them up at the window and--crucially--that the price adjustment had to happen at the register, not the service desk. She also confirmed they were the last two in the store. ​Then the "Calculated Inefficiency" started: ​The Register Runaround: I waited 15 minutes at the register only to be told the exact opposite: "We can't do that here; go to the service desk." When I pushed back, they pulled us out of line to "fix" the order. ​The Double-Wait: They couldn't fix it. They told us to check out normally and then go to a back desk. So, we waited in line again. ​The $5 Audit: After scanning 50+ items, the system dings. The cashier makes my wife stand there for another 10 minutes rescanning every single item over a suspected $5 discrepancy. We checked the receipt later--nothing was missing. A massive, bureaucratic waste of time. ​The Final Insult: We get to the separate desk to finalize a $1,700 order. The employee takes all my info, tries to place it, and then realizes--surprise--they're "out of stock" but might have them tomorrow. No guarantee on the discounted price. No offer to deliver. No accountability for the fact that their system "reserved" items that didn't exist. ​I spent nearly an hour just trying to give you money. You couldn't even manage a basic raincheck or a delivery for a loyal customer. Your "automated system" is a joke and your internal communication is non-existent. ​I'm not coming back. I value my time and my sanity more than your flat-pack furniture. Absolutely abysmal. read more

IKEA - Discounted chair. - Furniture Stores Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

We love coming here and walking around, often with no agenda but we find many items that we didn't know we needed. The team members are so friendly! The store is so clean and well kept. read more

IKEA - Furniture Stores Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

At the IKEA return it gets crowded even when you go there first thing in the morning. You need to get a number from the kiosk and then finish the instructions. One is to get your receipt ready. read more

IKEA - Cinnamon roll from their IKEA market - Furniture Stores Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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DELIVERY WARNING: they state they will require a signature for the delivery, but they will leave your items on your doorstep and forge your signature. I was very upset recently, because I decided to buy two expensive items from this IKEA (a futon and a kallax, this is important). I paid for delivery because these are heavy and I wanted to have the delivery person bring them inside. I also paid for delivery because there is currently active construction on my street, so I wanted to sign for my items and inspect the order being delivered. I simply received an email stating my item had been delivered. Attached to this notification were photos of everything on my doorstep, and an obviously forged signature (which is a felony). When I inspected the items delivered, there was a sticker that said "do not build - sub klippan" and sure enough they had substituted my futon for a sofa. It became clear the delivery driver opted to forge my signature and forgo an uncomfortable conversation about the unauthorized substitution. I did get refunded for the item and delivery fee, but only after I argued. They first offered me a $30 IKEA gift card, so if you find yourself in this situation do not relent! read more

What can be said about IKEA that hasn't already been said. I've been shopping at IKEA since I was in college back in San Diego. I can afford more expensive furniture now but some things really don't require it be fancy or expensive. For example I came in to get a shoe cabinet for our entry way. No need to go crazy with an item like that. I want something cute, functional, and cheap. Overall I enjoy walking through the store for some ideas on space management since they show many items to help with small spaces. When I came this time it was Monday around 5:30pm. It was so pleasant to shop, it was dead!! I loved it. I avoid the weekends here as it can be a zoo. I had to return a lamp that I didn't like and the person helping me was super friendly and efficient. She gave great customer service. Overall, most of my ikea items have stood the test of time, but every once in a while a product will be a dud. They also have a fantastic plant section with nice pot and live plants. I am admittedly an addicted plant mom so I have to be careful with that section. Anyway, hope you enjoy your next trip to IKEA as much as I did on mine :) I read the one star reviews and it appears that buying anything from them from delivery is not a good experience. I only come here for items that I can carry out and load onto my truck myself. So, that is what I'm reviewing. Going to the store and not needing any from assistance from a human. Self look up where the item is, self check out, and self load into my truck. So in essence I'm giving myself a pretty solid review ;) jk read more

IKEA - Bissa shoe cabinet x2, side by side - Furniture Stores Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Like all Ikeas they can be a mess to navigate through due to all the rooms, furniture, hallways etc. This Ikea overall was decent but its nothing super special or different from the other Ikeas out there. It still has some good things like it's fun to walk through and see all the furniture. And of course there is the restaurant too which is overall good but now expensive. The service overall is good and friendly at this Ikea there is nothing to complain about there. There isn't much else to say or complain about other than it be nicer if there were more bathrooms and easier to find at this Ikea as it was a pain to find one. read more

They have lots of items to purchase like little stuffed bee toys, kitchen supplies, measuring tape, sealing bottles, popsicle container makers, paper napkins, reusable foldable bags, bowls, plates, plastic containers, chip clips, lots of chip clips, reusable cloth napkins, placemats, large blue reusable bags, towels, and so much more! It was hot when I first visited. I think their air conditioning was broken. I was sweating a lot. The cashier was also using a portable fan. The second time I went, it wasn't so hot, but still a complete maze. Their ice cream machine was broken but it has since been fixed. Loved looking at the kitchen supplies and they have a great restaurant upstairs. The restaurant has a lot of tables and chairs. Wish they had the chicken meatballs offered. You can only get those frozen. read more

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Nicest Ikea than the one I use to go to, more options and cleaner. Staff is alright. Selection is a bit more than other locations and the value is the same as other stores read more

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IKEA is definitely worth a visit if you are looking for some affordable house items/furniture and you have time to walk through the maze of rooms! You know you could be there a while when they have a map with shortcuts listed on it. The second floor has all the show rooms while the first floor has the warehouse of items to purchase. I needed a few things for my kitchen and I ended up getting them and a few additional items too. I went during a weekday so it wasn't too busy and I only had to wait in line for a few minutes. read more

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It's always a good time at IKEA!!! There are always a million things I could buy, today I went in looking for a couple plants .. Even they carry a lot of artificial plants, they always have a great selection of live plants to choose from. The store is always organized and thank goodness for the arrows on the floor.. I definitely need them to find my way out!!! Lines were not long and the self checkout is a breeze!!! read more

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Turn the AC on. My goodness. It was so hot inside. I was looking forward to walking around and shopping but it was so hot inside there I just couldn't wait to get out of there. I found myself seeking out the AC vents just to stop and cool off for a second. I would have staid longer and probably spent more money if I wasn't boiling. read more

This review is strictly for Alyssa, as she went above and beyond helping me pick out the bed frame I wanted! From start to finish, she was kind, helpful, offered great recommendations and made our over all experience worth remembering! We are so thankful for her!! read more

I can't even remember the last time I've been to an IKEA and since hubby's never been to one, we decided to check out this location. When you go to IKEA, you have to try their famous meatballs. Plate of 12 meatballs with gravy, mashed potatoes, peas and lingonberry jam is only $9.99. The restaurant is cafeteria style with self serve fountain drinks. They even sell plant based meatballs and kids meals. It's certainly not gourmet but I think it's a fun experience. I like to walk around this huge store to look at all the set up of rooms. You can get some great ideas but I've never purchased any furniture as they're pretty basic and more appropriate for college and young adults in my opinion. I wasn't expecting to find anything but was actually very surprised to find a couple of large beautiful prints I loved and found couple of frames too. Also grabbed a few drawer organizers. IKEA also has a food market and you can buy their frozen meatballs, pastries, desserts and cookies. It's a fun store to shop and eat and get a ton of steps in! read more

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We went to return a couple of picture frames. They had misters at the store entrance and that felt refreshing. The return was easy and seamless. There is a restaurant upstairs and I've had their famous meatballs but never really paid much attention to their cafe downstairs. I was curious what the cafe had to offer and saw that a hot dog was only 75 cents. So I thought what the heck let me try one and wifey chose their plant based hot dog for 70 cents. Well, they were both pretty sad looking. Both were pretty tasteless and the buns were very dry. They were the worst hot dogs I've ever had in my life. Wife took one bite of her plant based dog and said it was awful and she was done. That's saying a lot as she loathes wasting food. I think I will stick with the upstairs restaurant next time. They also have a Swedish food market downstairs where you can buy frozen meatballs, jams, cookies. read more

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You can find almost everything you need at IKEA for your home or office. It's just fun to walk around and see the items they offer from small night lights to big furniture. They have a food court as well and as "as-is" section. We spent about 1.5-2 hours walking through the store and bought a bunch of items for our kitchen and bathroom. Huge parking lot too. Because the store is so big, enough though there might be a ton of people it doesn't feel too crowded. read more

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Fantastic value at Ikea. No question, one of the best high quality low end furniture providers in AZ I have purchased almost all of my living room furniture from Ikea. The only downside is the amount of difficulty I had getting my sofa, for example, put together. I ended up going with a TaskRabbit professional to complete that. Sure would have been nice to put more money in Ikea's pocket but they've made their choices. read more

IKEA is a fun (and slightly chaotic) shopping adventure. The stylish, affordable furniture is great--if you don't mind the assembly struggle. The maze-like layout can be overwhelming, but it's part of the experience. My favorite part is all the bedroom and kitchen gadgets throughout. Bonus points for the food court--Swedish meatballs and cinnamon rolls make the trip worth it. Just be prepared to leave with more than you planned! read more

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Quality products at discount prices. Love the on site cafeteria. Plan on a lot of walking.

Holy moly IKEA!!! What has happened to your customer service? I haven't been here in maybe two years?! I needed to replace some rugs, duvet covers an pillow cases. In the duvet area, I found a tweed-like cotton duvet that was SO soft...but there were none left except the display model. No problem - I'll buy that one. I hung out in that section for about 5 minutes, certain I'd see an IKEA employee who could help me. This "last of its kind" duvet was attached above my head, to a wire display w/ a plastic tie. Finally I called IKEA's main number, talked to someone, possibly in another country, but she assured me she'd call the store & get someone to help me on the floor. Fantastic! In the meantime, I climbed up on the shelving to try to disconnect this particular duvet cover. But all I had were another customer's keys. This thing was attached for dear life. I climbed down & waited prob another TEN minutes. Finally, I just climbed back up on the shelving & managed to get it loose. If nothing else, don't they have cameras of the different areas to see a customer climbing a shelf? Which would then initiate a sales person zipping right over to take care of this situation. Negatory. Are the shelves a mess from me climbing? Yes they are. Could I have fallen? Possibly, if the shelves gave way. Was there a pillow case that went WITH the duvet cover? Yes. Was it also attached? Uggggggh yes. This time I went down to the front & talked to someone in the "as is" dept, gave him the story & he said he'd send someone up there to meet me, to help me get the remaining pillow sham. Do you know how annoying it is to have a cart full of stuff & head back into the IKEA labyrinth to get to the duvet area? Super annoying. But I did b/c that's how much I wanted the matching pillow sham. I got to that area & stayed put, waiting for a yellow-shirted IKEA person. No one came. Again, after 10 minutes, I climbed up there & found a way to get the pillow sham loose. In ALL the times over the years that I've shopped at IKEA, I'm usually up to my ears in IKEA workers, asking me if they can help me or am I looking for something specific, etc. Its been a hallmark of their stores: tons of friendly staff members. But today, the floors were empty. The only time I encountered any staff was at the checkout at the end. Actually: shout out to the young man in the "as is" dept b/c he was super responsive, pricing the duvet cover and a coffee press for me. In the big picture: Please hire more people. Please bring back the level of customer service you are known for. Please don't make customers climb shelves to get what they want to buy. This was truly a ridiculous experience. read more

This is for the return experience only, I usually love the store, but now may be reluctant to return. Went to process a return, the clerk was rude and condescending. She made a mistake and instead of owning it, talked down to us and was impatient and rude, spoke condescending, rolled her eyes and then when we walked away, said in an extremely sarcastic tone, have a blessed day sir, 2 times. Tried to leave feedback with the store, but they don't take any personal info, so no follow up? read more

Stopped by IKEA to grab a few items and got caught up in their siren song of displays and deals. I only got lost twice, which is pretty good for me. IKEA always has good deals and I always stop by the "as is" section before leaving just in case there's some killer deal waiting for me. I appreciate the self check out option they've added and the lines moved quickly. read more

IKEA customer service is poorly trained. It's been a month since I had them pick up a product that they sent by mistake! I have been waiting OVER A MONTH for them to process my refund. Every person, when I call gives different information. read more

I visited IKEA today and used the upstairs bathroom. There were roaches in the bathroom. Kinda gross. read more

It's still a maze and it's still hard to go into and to get out of. Stopped here to pickup silverware since they seem to have silverware that is sturdy, stainless steel and reasonable in price. Took forever to get out though because, of the crowd and the short staffed of cashiers. It gave claustrophobic vibes. Note to self...go on weeknights next time. There's plenty of parking onsite read more

I haven't been here in 13 years, so I'm reviewing this as practically a new customer. It's still the fun maze I remember it to be, with several sections dedicated entirely to show rooms and decor (some of which you can buy on the spot for smaller items). The rest will have labels directing you to the sections downstairs. Along with a children's section, there are toys displayed throughout the store. If your child is into stuffies and doll houses or play areas, this is a good place to find it. The restaurant is decent and roomy. It's a cafeteria where you can grab salads from the displays while the entries are served to you by the line cooks. I found out after I ordered if there's something you don't like as a side on one plate, they will swap sides if asked, so that's good to know for next time. The meatballs are pretty good, the mashed potatoes okay, and the peas were a little overcooked. Loved the Greek salad and liked the sparkling peach water. A sign above lets the customer know the restaurant has cut back on sugars, which made me brave enough to try the water (though if you're diabetic, be cautious and research the sugar). Some prices were lowered (I imagine due to Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales post thanksgiving, so we found a couple of fun items to add to our collections. For me, the magic of IKEA is imagining what your house could be like, regardless of space. With my husband and I looking to settle down in the next few years, this was a fun way to go on a normal, quiet date, enjoy the food, and look at everything we don't need while planning ahead for our future. There were employees around, helping customers, so that was nice to see. I feel like some wall spaces downstairs felt emptier than others, but I don't have anything negative to add to this review. read more

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IKEA is always an adventure for me. I like how clean and spacious it is. But I do get lost from time to time. I think that is the part that is fun for me. I like to grab breakfast early in the restuarant, and then head into store to pick up a few things. I have a few bookshelves and furniture from this place. I also like picking up some kitchen gadgets, picture frames, wall décor, and storage containers from the marketplace. On my way out, I will stop in the little grocery store in the front and pick up some swedish meatballs or a cinnamon roll. IKEA has been the world's largest furniture retailer since 2008 and opened in Sweden in the 40's. There are locations all over the world. This location is in Tempe near the I-10 freeway. IKEA is known for their modernist furniture designs. Most of the things I have had to assemble has been easy to construct. But sadly, some of it hasn't always been the sturdiest from my experience. read more

IKEA - I'm lost and this sign isn't helping me - Furniture Stores Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

I have been purchasing excellent Ikea bookcases since they first opened in Tempe, AZ. I have 30 and up until now I believed no other brand of knockdown furniture was as simple and perfect construction. I read local reviews and problems from the past have increased. I made the mistake of not believing the reviews and purchased a couple of Billy. My opinion is it is now like the rest of the purveyors. I am building the first of two and it has one incorrect shelf. These required I use Ikea delivery due to weight. I will use the incorrect shelf which will require having the bottom side, up for one shelf. The second bookcase also has one wrong shelf read more