3.5 overall for all the food. Ikea's known to have amazing swedish meatballs. They're pretty darn good. The rest of the food is decent and super duper cheap. After walking around Ikea it's a nice way to end the trip. I wasn't a fan of the lingonberry sauce but my boyfriend liked it. The cake is cold and really decadent. I would order again if I ever went to Ikea again. read more

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First off, I have to say I love IKEA, love the quality and variety of home products they stock. I usually shop at the College Park, Md. store or online. Today I wanted to see the item I was considering purchasing and decided to go to the Potomac Mills store instead...big mistake. The store was seriously understaffed. I stood in line for 20 minutes just to get lunch. Don't get me wrong, the meatballs were fantastic and the price was cheap, but I could only see 4 employees, two of whom were working while the other two were just standing there not making eye contact with anyone. After a frustrating lunch, imagine my additional frustration when after picking up my item in the self service area, I see 5 open lanes and 18 closed ones. Of course each lane is jammed packed. Once I finally got through any thought of picking up meatballs and sauce from the IKEA grocery are was out the door. I will still continue to support IKEA, but it will be a long time before I darken the doors of the Potomac Mills store again. read more

Buyer beware; The short version of the roller coast ride with IKEA. Purchased Kitchen cabinets on Oct 28, 2021; several products were on back order. Unfortunately, the wait became unbearable after four (4) weeks; decided to schedule an appointment to discuss substitute products. Finally, On Dec 17, all products were received; only to be told the earliest date for assembly would be Jan 28, 2022. "Unbelievable". The ride ended with a full refund. Again, BEWARE read more

Incompetent managers and customer service, charged 2 times the wrong amount, unable to get them to reverse the charges customer service with IKEA is terrible, i wonder if their headquarters in europe know how bad they treading customers i would def. not repeat doing business at IKEA read more

Let me tell how much I love ikea! I'm willing to drive 4 hours just to pick up a few items here. The drive is well worth it, knowing my kids will enjoy the play area as I shop around and the food here is super cheap. U can't beat $1.99 kids meals and free coffee (IKEA membership) IKEA membership is free and easy to sign up for at the touch screen booth near the entrance. They have a spacious parking garage and many carts to choose from. A yellow bag is available to u to use for shopping. This place is a home decors heaven. They have everything necessary for your house with many ideas to choose from. They have showrooms that are beautifully decorated for inspiration. Many styles are European inspired. They have many arrangement that work well for minimalists and people with small room sizes. Just a heads up, u will have to take a picture of all the pieces u want to pick up at their warehouse. You will have to help yourself, but they can have someone help u if necessary. Make sure u use the white sheets of paper and pencils they have available to everyone to write down the item numbers you will need. I love the kids room area. They toys are cheap and of good quality. I came here in particularly for organization decor. I ended up getting them a cute tent for there room. They have an area for desks, lamps, kitchenware.. everything u could ever need and more. I like their bedding and curtains for their style diversity. I also got some office organizers and cubes to fit the cubbies I have at home. Upon paying, the only drawback is that if u need bags to take out your items you must pay per blue baggy u buy. They are nice and large, so it fits a lot items. Before u leave, I like to get the $.99 hotdogs to go and the box of cinnamon rolls too. The kids love to grab the soft serve ice cream. Be ready to be tired walking around. I got a workout walking around the entire store. It's fun and inspiring. Although Potomac mills mall is right across the street. There is no way I can anymore. It's best to come on the weekday because weekends get hectic with too many shoppers. read more

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I am a big fan of IKEA. I love how the entire store showcases how furniture pieces can be used and how to maximize your space at home. The layout of the Woodbridge IKEA is a slightly maze-like weaving around corners to a new space but it's exciting and every turn grabs my attention. Sometimes a display piece will grab my attention but then you have to go searching for it in the marketplace which can be a little difficult. The bigger furniture pieces are in the warehouse area and is self-serve. I came here with my baby in a stroller and it is nearly impossible to shop in the self serve area as I can't push a stroller and a cart and when during this particular visit I wasn't able to find anyone to help. Now assembling ikea furniture is another story but with a little patience and sometimes trial and error the items can come out beautifully and very sturdy. All the ikea pieces I have at home I've had for years and because of that, I'll be back again. read more

IKEA is a Swedish furniture retailer company that offers a large selection in living room, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen & appliances, textiles & rugs, business, and outdoor pieces in a variety of styles. One thing that this company is known for is that they have functional pieces that won't break the bank. However, once the pieces are assembled, disassembling is usually not an option, and the life of the produce is also minimal compared to other higher-quality pieces. However, if these are not negative factors for you, you are able to find a great selection to spruce up your place or the necessaries for a recent move-in. I am a huge fan of their stuffed toys, as they are soft, plush, and made pretty well - honestly, I buy these for my pup, which she adores! The rug selection here is great, and I've purchased a few for my workplace - definitely beats the prices of PBs and the C&Bs! While the location is right off of the 95 near the Potomac Mills area, I find this location to be a bit more hectic, unless you arrive super early. The 'As-Is' section has more of a variety, compared to the other IKEA locations. It's a large place, so make sure you have comfortable shoes and time to spare! +great plush toys for pets! +great rug collection +larger 'As-Is' section +go early to beat the rush! read more

I want to love IKEA more but I can't sadly. The amount of room set ups is definitely overwhelming and figuring out what you would want from those can be a lot. I heard so much about the food and honestly is was so BLAND and expensive for what it was. All the soda was flat and half of the options didn't even work. For our meal we got 12 meat balls, mashed potatoes, peas and the lingonberry jam with a piece of garlic toast and a side of mashed potatoes and a strawberry jam cake I assume. It was $20. Nothing was seasoned, the meatballs were on the over cooked side and the mash potatoes was literally just that. The cake was dry and only saving grace was the jam in it. I want to enjoy this place but it's really not very good or impressive. read more

Since I was a rebel and independently moved out of my parents' home when I was 18, Ikea has been my go-to for inexpensive furniture and home furnishings. Thankfully there were a few in a decent range from where I've lived during the past few years. There's a variety of different items in several types of quality (aka, "this won't last you more than 2 years" or "this may last you up to 5 years") and the prices fit my ballin' on a budget income. They pack everything efficiently so it's easy to fit into your car. For example: When I lived in San Diego, I somehow fit a king size bed frame, a set of drawers. a desk, AND miscellaneous items from the marketplace into my tiny Mazda (RIP) sedan. Although I'll buy nicer, higher quality furniture later down the line -- Ikea works out for me right now. Besides furniture, their marketplace has items that are bargain buys and useful. FYI: I just bought picture frames for my cubicle and my home for only $2 each! read more

Standard IKEA. Very crowded as any ikea would typically be on a Saturday afternoon which creates a unique challenge when furniture shopping. During our hours there, we noticed that there was a constant, never ending, flow of traffic throughout the entire store. Parking is located in the adjoining garage, however during peak hours, such as the time we visited, it can still be a bit of a challenge trying to secure a parking space. Inventory was good. Every item that I bookmarked online was available in store. Checkout lines moved very quickly. read more

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Came after a long day for a rug that wasn't in stock... so I picked up another one that was twice the price because I was tired and weak and I just needed a rug, else the doggie would continue to slip and slide and bang his little knees on the wood floor as we play tug-o-war. So I spend a long half hour deciding on the rug that I don't like as much as the one that's not here for half the price... and eventually I bring it to the cashiers. Except there are no cashiers. Every lane has been closed except for the self check out. Really? You're forcing me to check myself out? Why are there two employees assigned to this area? Can't one handle it while the other CHECKS ME OUT? I know - it's not a big deal... except for us tired elderly people without the technological whiz-bang gene it requires to make the damn barcode reader work, and then the combined energy and sense to read two separate screens telling me what button to press next. Needless to say, I had to call one of the employees over twice for help. (Between times, she was busy reading the paper with her colleague.) Yes, I should have been able to handle it... but sometimes you just want a little help, Ikea. And that's why I wouldn't stop and buy dinner on my way out. Too tired and frustrated. And those cinnamon rolls smelled sooooo goooood. Turns out, the rug is beautiful in my space. It's a shame I'm allergic to wool, so I can't lie on it, but the doggie likes it fine. read more

Only one person at the exchange & returns. Taking forever for to my turn. Poor customer service

I went through all the trouble to park in Ikea's ridiculously crowded parking lot. That was a mistake cuz then I went to the entrance and found a line of people waiting to get in that snaked around around and around. There is no way I will put that kind of time into waiting to shop at a store. read more

For the price and huge selection, IKEA is a winner. You can easily spend all day in here. They have a restaurant so they will make sure you do too! It's like I maze and I always get lost so stay close to your family or whoever you're with because you will be putting out a APB on them! What I love about this store is whatever you see you can buy. You know how some stores, part of the staging or decoration is not for sale next to that sofa you like? Well here you can buy the little scissors next to the coffee pot in the kitchen! LOL Neat place and good finds. read more

I'm convinced they make no money selling breakfast that good at that price! No way! It's impossible! Ok maybe they do but jeez. I spent less than 9 American dollars on that fantastically fantastic meal AND the coffee was WHAT? free because I had a WHAT? IKEA CARD? HUH? Pano ba ito!! Ibang klase'ng swerteh, Parang lucky! Oh my gas! Why would you EVER eat at the IHOP down the road? WHY!? We ordered scrambled eggs, meatballs, potatoes, sausage links, and Sacre Bleu! Crêpes! Ok I'm done, I'm a fan! read more

IKEA - EVERYTHING here was so yummy! - Furniture Stores Near Me - Woodbridge, Virginia

I knew something was wrong when I found parking right in front of the door. I really was craving some salmon and found IKEA in my GPS. But I was skeptical. To my surprise I found a very clean cafeteria and yummy Swedish American food and left very very happy. I think this is the best IKEA I have ever seen and the cafeteria food was just what I wanted it to be, delicious. read more

IKEA is a practically a packaged blue and yellow gift to the Virginia area. It's nearly impossible to miss when driving down the highway...let the aura of it's presence draw you in, intimidating? Yes, but well worth seeing. You get to choose whether you want to park outside or in the garage but if you choose to go on the weekends, count on the parking garage, the outside will be fully packed 9.5/10 times you go there. Before I go any further, how's the look of the place? It's mostly shaped like a blue and yellow brick, very modern for today's standards but you won't find any curved lines for you aerodynamic fans. There are some exposed walkways but overall, it's basically a shoebox. However the interior is much different. If you enter through the garage use the elevator to enter the main floor where you'll be confronted by two giant escalators. If you choose to head up you'll find the furniture area each layed out according to room styles. In some areas, an actual room will be created, kind of like a movie set. These sets each have the furniture displayed as it would appear in someone's home. You are free to mess around in here as long as nothing breaks but it's great that IKEA used this attention to detail. If you wander around the area more you'll find sofas, chairs, office desks, office chairs, bedroom sets, and so on so forth. How I could forget the mattresses though? It's one of the largest I've seen in a furniture store. IKEA is unique, In that you don't actually buy the furniture complete, you have to pick it up at the warehouse downstairs, bring it home, and either have someone at IKEA put it together for you or you have to do it by yourself. Their have been some incidents where I've had a screw missing but it was replaced easily without concern. If you're concerned about putting the furniture together, it's fairly simple depending on what you get. My computer desk, bookcase, and bedroom chair were all assembled by me over five years ago and they are still assembled. Furniture aside, the downstairs has all the other crap you need in your house like kitchenware, glasses, rugs, plants, storage materials and even more you can think of. Don't worry, you don't have to build any of this stuff, it's already done for you, packaged and ready. I highly recommend getting IKEA's glasses, I own many of these sets and they are highly durable and hard to shatter. Not interested? Ok, still a lot more products to choose from. Have I mentioned about the food? IKEA has it's own café complete with classics like pizza, hamburgers and ice cream! Do not be fooled at all about the low price, I'm still surprised that they charge so little for food that tastes really good! I've personally had the hot dog with chips, pizza and ice cream and it's some of the best "Fast food" type of food that you can get. Oh, and if you have an IKEA card, chances are you can get some food items for free, SOME! The customer service really varies depending on who you have the pleasure of coming across. The cashiers I've never had a problem with and even the salesman on the sales floor usually have a pleasant attitude. The warehouse workers can come across has a bit rude but it's rare, it's excellent most of the time. So IKEA, one of the best furniture stores that you can find in North America, even around the world! Not only does it carry quality made furniture, but it also provides all the other household accessories you can need and at a reasonable price, and what's not to love about the cheap delicious food? Affordable, quick and friendly, IKEA still amazes how it can continue to operate like this with what they are charging for their items! If you're in the Northern Virginia area, chances are this is the furniture store you probably visit the most, and it may even be one of your favorites. To those who still haven't had the opportunity to experience an IKEA, it would be wise to at least take a day and take a walk around IKEA, you don't even have to buy any furniture! Just make sure to stop at the fast food area to try some of that amazing delicacies! It's a shame some states don't have an IKEA but even if you're just visiting around Woodbridge, even in the D.C. area, I offer you twenty dollars for you to get into your vehicle and drive down to IKEA, it's an experience well worth experiencing that has made shopping at this IKEA location turn into an adventure. Did you make the drive? Here's your money back, use it wisely. read more

IKEA - My original Boliden chair purchased from this IKEA back in 2010. It's as mint as it was when I put in together. Great Swedish design and qua - Furniture Stores Near Me - Woodbridge, Virginia

I rented a car to drive 45 minutes, where I was sold a 90$ defective product. The first three times I called about the product they said they weren't taking calls because of Covid and hung up on me. The final time, somebody in customer service sent me to a merchandise manager, I think her name was Michelle, and she had a voicemail that simply said her name and that she wasn't accepting voicemails because of Covid. I got transferred back to customer service, and the resolution is that I need to rent a car for another day and return my product, or just take the $90 loss. They can't deliver a replacement because of Covid. They can't transfer me to a manager because of Covid. They can't do anything because of Covid, and their only recommendation is that I shell out money for a rental car so I can return it (even though I had to do that to buy) it or just take the $90 loss. read more

I loved it here! This was my first time being at a IKEA and I was so surprised at the reasonable prices and delicious food! I love all the decor and bought plenty! I loved how big the store was so it didn't make the store seemed crowded! Also love that there was a parking garage! read more

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IKEA is indeed awesome. They have any kind of furniture you would want, and their prices are rock bottom. You will need to assemble it yourself. It comes with directions -- don't be a fool and think you can do it without those those!! At the "start" grab one of the nifty carts and a the piece of paper they give you that has a list of each "habitat" (room) so you can keep track of what to get at the end. You will handle the product, deliver it to the register, pay for it, transport it, assemble it and then use it! Each piece of furniture comes with a ubiquitous allen wrench, so you rarely need any of your own tools. Once you go through the store, which mostly has actual rooms set up, you'll reach the actual furniture all packed into flat boxes in a warehouse type deal. The housewares (yeah they sell pots, pans, plates, decor, rugs and more) are inside the store not in the land o' flat boxes at the end. The in store restaurant is packed on weekends, but the swedish meatballs here are worth the wait! read more

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Almost like drama Ever since I have had a place of my own I frequent ikea for my furniture needs. Usually I just go with my own business with minimum help from the ikea staff and the experience was quite pleasant. Well until 2 weekends ago I was in thinking abt buying a mattress , I met a quite nice staff who not only recommended the mattress but also the bed frame and slat to go with it and he was really "helpful" enough to print a list for us. So we happily got the stuff home waiting for the new mattress delivery. Well This is where all the drama began. After I spent 2 freaking hours assembling the frame I found out the slat looked freaking short for a full size bed. Actually it turned out the location and item num the staff printed for us was for the twin size slat. So the first night with my new matress I put the frame aside and had to put my new matress on the floor. I had to drive back and change , I was trying to make sure I got it right this time. So I went back and asked specifically abt the slats cuz they got the simple slats and a bit fancy one. After consulting with them again I got the fancy one cuz I was told it is designed to be more stable. So this afternoon here comes drama 2, the 2 assembled slats could not fit in after trying for an hr which was way longer than assembling them. I don't wanna sleep on the floor again so I cut one inch from each side to put it in. Even that I was not satisfied cuz the head board was way too short for the matress. Totally not wut I had seen I the store. So I had no choice but to get another frame. That was when I start to find out how poor knowledge they have with their own product. The frame I bought was just supposed to match with the cheaper slats that is why It took so long and so difficult to put the fancy slat in cuz it was not meant to fit in the first place. So here is my situation again I had to dissemble the frame drive there the third time return it and get a taller frame assemble it again and I had this one inch shorter slat which could have fit perfectly inthis taller frame I need to get any way. I stick with the choice of glueing the one inch part back or get a new one . One simple bed frame and slat turned out to be quite dramatic the thing upsets me most is the time I had to put in just to get everything right. I guess the lesson I learnt is to try not to talk to the staff over there but more rely on their website. Keep your eyes wild open guys can't believe the staff don't really know exactly wut they talk abt. read more

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Be sure to visit Licardo in the IKEA Cafe. He'll serve you a complimentary side of attitude when you tell him he can't count 15 meatballs. What a loser! ha ha ha. But seriously, I love IKEA. Still love this place. Just not a fan of Licardo. read more

This store has been a long staple in the Potomac Mills area, and is a great place if you're looking for fairly inexpensive furniture that you'll likely get annoyed when trying to assemble. I went a few months back looking for some shelving units for a utility room (similar to the ones I've had for well over a decade). Well several hundred dollars later I found shelving and some other furniture pieces. Now word to the wise, most of their furniture is made out of cheap particle board, so if you move frequently this type of material doesn't hold up well with moving. They do have some solid wood pieces but you'll really need to read what the product is made from. I restricted any furniture purchases to solid wood pieces. They basically have just about everything you need to stock an entire house, although the store can be a bit of a maze and it always seems crowded so just be sure you have at least an hour or two if you want to venture there. They also have a restaurant onsite, its fairly inexpensive and the food is sort of cafeteria fare but its not bad as far as taste. I got the chicken meatballs, with a side of mashed potatoes and a cup of vegetable soup and drink for around $8, so its pretty economical. If you're on a budget and need to decorate or re-decorate, I'd recommend checking this place out. As far as assembly, fortunately I have a rather handy husband who has the patience to put the stuff together, otherwise, I would have probably just purchased the shelves for the ultilty room only. read more

I highly suggest spending almost a whole day here to help layout exactly what you want or need. You must stop and eat in their cafeteria as it is such a highlight when visiting the store. Make sure you write down everything you want or take photos so at the end it's easy to grab everything you want read more

IKEA is a good place to go shop when you have specific things in mind to buy. Else you will be forever lost in the huge store, wandering through the endless aisles :) IKEA quality, in my opinion, is two-faced. The majority of the stuff has the standard IKEA quality - you get sleek and cool looking furniture at a reasonable price and will last you as long as you dont move that bookshelf or the night stand, etc. much! Some of the newer offering have better than the usual IKEA quality but then you will be paying a pretty penny for that piece of furniture too! Case in point are some of the office furniture that we were in the market for - they are built solid but they cost as much as other mainstream furniture store - not necessarily a bad thing - but just something you would expect from IKEA (price not the quality) And of course there is Swedish meatballs - 'nuf said get yourselves some! The negatives for this location is the insane amount of time it takes to get to this store once you are off I-95 - all the hundreds of new retailers that have sprung up because of the popularity of IKEA. And also the parking - I wish parking at IKEA was a easy and streamlined as their products :) read more

More like 3.75 I just realized that my home is about 50% IKEA. With my bedroom taking most of the credit. Yes you have to think like you are from Sweden to put their furniture together, but once you crack the code you are fine. They really just do something about their checkout counters. Also IKEA is like a casino once you go in they don't want you to leave..... you just get creative if you only want to pickup light bulbs. Follow the emergency exits! read more

Ikea is one of my happy places, and this Ikea does not disappoint. It's located at the gigantic Potomac Mills mall and parking is very ample. Keep in mind you'll probably need a few hours to wander around, sit on all the sofas, admire all the countertops, and imagine how you'll add linens that ooze simple Swedish charm into your already cluttered home. I've been here several times before but my most recent visit shortly before Christmas cemented that it's the time to stop in and feel surrounded by holiday whimsy. But rather than the overwhelming marketing you get at other stores, this is a relatively subtle push to get you to buy winter decor. Obviously you need to make a pit stop at the food area for lunch. I'd recommend their classic meatballs if you're a meat eater. An Ikea family card gets you a free coffee or tea. And the cafe is conveniently located midway in your journey, at the end of the top floor leading to the downstairs level. As far as the products? After all these years, still hit or miss. I have two pieces of furniture at home from the collections made of actual wood, and although they were a pain to assemble, they look really nice and are study. Some of their plates and other cookware have also held up. But in contrast, I've gotten items here that last for a season rather than forever. I'd say be judicious in your pickings...and let yourself indulge a bit in the cutesy extra merchandise. read more

I love Ikea. Just sayin. I always have to put myself on a budget because I'll buy things I don't need. Granted my aunt works in the corporate offices and is always asking me "have you been to the woodbridge store lately?" yes. yes i have. and i would like to say that any woman who has one of those fancy closet systems does NOT have the crappy shoes you have on display. at least make it believable. sigh. i still love you ikea. read more

I'm sticking with four stars. Horsemeat in meatballs? What do you expect from meatballs anyway? After all, why would you eat meatballs at Ikea when you can eat gravlaks? Gravlaks is to meat balls, as a fine wine is to Inka Cola. read more

All these people here trying to return stuff & they Only have ONE person working Returns!?! hell no! It's HOTT & this is just bullshit! Wish I could put negative stars!!! read more

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Brooke A at the Ikea store Woodbridge, VA was extremely helpful to us today! She was fast, very professional and quickly helped us to get what we wanted! Thank you Brooke for helping us with the purchase of a wardrobe today! read more

Never EVER ordering delivery from IKEA again. I'm never one to complain on social media like this but this has been the most terrible experience I've ever had with delivery ever. I ordered two wardrobes June 29th with expected delivery of July 21st. I know that's awhile but the wardrobes were a good price and decent amount of space. My boyfriend and I were willing to wait on them, they are for the new house. The day comes for delivery and I call the shipping company and they said I should get a call back when they are about 30 mins away. I wait all day and I receive no call, no email, nothing. I call the next day and ask them where it's at and they tell me the same thing, you should expect a call. They also said that the wardrobes were STILL at Ikea. Also, Ikea has ONE customer service phone line. The customer service line is either a 50ish minute wait time OR they say they can't take your call and hang up. It's ridiculous. My delivery charge was $129! I called everyday since Tuesday (expected delivery date) and finally got ahold of someone on Friday. Funny thing is I got an email Thursday saying that my expected delivery date was that previous Tuesday...... like how are you going to email me that when it's late? I'm so confused. The guy I spoke on Friday (yesterday) with was very professional and helpful. He gave me a credit for half of my delivery charge and called the shipping company himself and scheduled my delivery for Monday. I gave him a good survey. (I'm not the type to give attitude to these types of customer service workers because their jobs can be really stressful.) I would say I'm a customer that's understanding. Got off the phone with Ikea yesterday (Friday) thinking okay great the delivery is coming Monday, the circus show is over. I get an email this morning saying my delivery is scheduled for Monday. Wonderful. About 2 hours later I get another email saying that it's scheduled for TUESDAY. Ugh here we go again. I call the shipping company, tell them I have the email RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME saying that the delivery is for Monday. The employee insisted that it was scheduled for Tuesday. I've just about had enough of the back and forth. I understand that there are delays due to COVID-19, etc however there needs to be better communication, more phone lines and lower delivery charges. I find it ridiculous how I have to run in circles trying to contact someone. If I pay $129 in delivery for a month to get my product , I should get that product on that day. I don't mind if it's maybe a 1-2 days late. But I've waited a whole month for this order and the terrible communication is a huge headache. And if there is a delay, there needs to be updates or someone reaching out to the customer to reschedule. Crazy. If you made it to the end of this post, please learn from my mistakes and NEVER order delivery from them. read more

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Furniture Store: 5 Stars Food: 3 Stars Overall: 4 Stars It is hard to go into an Ikea and not come out with something. I like the way the store is layer out, showing examples of how their furniture would look and work in multiple settings. I also think their pricing is very fair. Putting the things together reminds me of my childhood, building with legos and erector sets! The food in the cafeteria is good, but somewhat hit-or miss... Stick to the meatballs or the ribs... Stay away from the salads. They have the worse dressing in the world. Packets of Helman's Intallian or Ranch. YUK! read more

As a Scando-phile, it pains me when Ikea doesn't live up to my hopes. Even yesterday's experience will not stop me from returning to this store... I just need to remind myself to stay away on weekends! Everyone and their great-aunt is here! I tend to buy more food here than furniture (surprised?). I bought napkins and chocolate. My friend bought a bed. It was huge so we needed help. When we realized that the gi-normous box would never fit in the car... the Ikea guys didn't tell us about the delivery option. Maybe it's against the sales policy to sound even slightly upselly? I wouldn't mind the self-checkouts if the clique of Ikea employees wouldn't block the free samples. read more

IKEA - The front parking lot is under renovation - Furniture Stores Near Me - Woodbridge, Virginia

I always love a good trip to IKEA. I make an annual pilgrimage, honoring the homeland since my grandparents came from Sweden. Once a year, I stock up on candles, cheap kitchen gadgets, a few plastic trash cans, and a toilet brush for $1. I love it!! I like some of the furniture, and if I need a bookcase or footstool or maybe even a small desk for a guest room it's good to at least take a look at what they have. The Billy Bookcase they offer is standard and usable, not a work of art or anything, but it meets my needs. I wouldn't care to furnish my whole house in IKEA-ware. I adore the cafe upstairs. I grew up on Swedish meatballs and lingonberry sauce, so this is a little trip down memory lane for me. Good prices too. A platter of those savory little meatballs, lingonberry sauce, mashed potatoes with gravy, all for $3.99. And I also love the lingonberry drink at the soda fountain (add lots of ice, though, or it tastes too tart). I always end up taking home a bag of frozen meatballs and concentrated lingonberry juice so I can relive my annual experience at home. They have a separate kids play area where you can drop off the little ones if you are so inclined, and then you can shop in peace. Pretty innovative, and I wish more stores offered this to customers. It can get crazy there on a weekend, traipsing around the store, and I'm sure it's tiring for many a kid (not to mention many an adult). It does sometimes seem you are stuck on a track around the whole store, which is huge. But there are shortcuts and hidden exits that can get you from one end to the other much quicker. Just be on the lookout for them, there are plenty of maps within the store telling you "YOU ARE HERE" (yes, it's that big). And the staff is very helpful if you get lost or are desperately looking for that shortcut. read more

Eat, then shop to work off the calories. It makes me feel like I am back in Burbank. In Texas, I would drive over an hour to get to their Plano, Texas location from cowtown Ft. Worth. My favorite part after the meatballs with lingonberry sauce is the upper level where they showcase their products in tight little spaces. Makes me want to throw out all that stuff I have and start fresh! (Okay, maybe not to that extreme, but it gives you the false sense of illusion that you could live a minimalist life by buying all their cool furniture that doubles as storage). My meatballs were good. I always enjoy each bite with a bit of mash, lingonberry sauce & gravy. They have added steamed veggies. Not shabby, but it watered down my gravy & that ruined my flow a tad bit. How can you scrape watery gravy? You can't. read more

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My phone wasn't working so I could not purchase a chest of drawers from their brick and mortar location. They apparently have an agreement you must sign acknowledging that they build a product that will fall and kill your children, and my phone wasn't working for me to be able to go to their website, receive an email, and make the acknowledgement. No alternatives exist to this process for you to be able to buy one of their dangerous products. What if someone simply had a dead battery? Why isn't there a tablet there where people can make this acknowledgement? They are also out of a lot of their stock, their great snack items, yet the lines are still crazy long. I left behind all the other items I was going to buy and just bought them somewhere else. read more

This is the furniture shopping experience you've never had. I've been to this location approximately 10 times in the past four years. I always try to bring people who've never been, just so I can share the experience that is IKEA. The good: the selection is here is second to none. Some people like to complain about the quality of the furniture, but for the price you're paying it's well worth it. They have an immense showroom upstairs with just about every piece of furniture they sell in at least one color. They also have several rooms mocked up to give you an idea of how the furniture would look put together with other items. The staff here is AWESOME. They are always super helpful and if they can't find what you need at their store, they will find another store that has it. The bad: I really should have known better than to go soon after the store opened on a weekend (big mistake!). I usually make the trip down to this location during the week, and right after the open. This ensures the absolute fewest amount of people roaming the halls and minimizes your time at the store. A Saturday morning is absolutely jam packed with people. Some parents choose not to drop their kids off at the play center on the first floor and that makes for a very crowded showroom upstairs. Overall, this is a place you need to experience when you're in the market for furniture (or even a lot of other things, like fake plants, for instance). You could easily spend 3 or 4 hours looking at furniture and picking out accessories for your rooms. Oh and don't forget the Swedish meatballs! 4 out of 5 stars for the crazy crowds and children on the loose! read more

IKEA - Furniture Stores Near Me - Woodbridge, Virginia

My wife likes going here for the furniture, kitchen supplies, and I think some other stuff. I can only vouch for the cinnamon rolls, frozen yogurt, bacon, and almond pie. If you go here be sure to check these out! read more

I don't even know where to begin with my love for all things Ikea. Anyone who knows me knows that practically my entire condo is Ikea exclusive furnished. I love the names of the items, the modern feel to them, their designs and functions and their price. People who complain that their furniture is crap are probably a) not putting it together right (I've been shopping here for 8 years and never had anything break unexpectedly) or b) haven't bought anything and just heard from a friend it sucked. They actually have a customer service line you can call for help to build their things where someone will hand-hold you through the entire process (not that I've ever needed this). And really once you build one thing from Ikea, you can pretty much build anything. There's also two great little spots to stop and eat (.50 hot dogs and ice cream?! Wow! Free coffee? Yes!) They are cheap loss leaders but still very yummy. Check out their food section if there's something you like the taste of and want to take home to try again. This specific location has undergone a lot of changes in the last couple of years and the new layout is my least favorite. Don't be upset if you get lost and pass by the kitchen section several times, it's easy to get turned around. And always always check the "as-in" section before heading out, it's to the right of the registers. Sometimes there are some really great finds in here. read more

IKEA - $5.99 serving dishes - Furniture Stores Near Me - Woodbridge, Virginia

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