Fun egg hunt concept at the Redmond World Market, but overall our experience was disappointing. The interaction with one staff member, Susan, felt awkward and uncomfortable--it almost felt like an interrogation. She asked if my friend and I were related because of the same-household rule. This seemed harmless at first, but when we explained that we were just friends, she responded with an "uhhh mmm, okay" tone that felt odd and dismissive, almost like we were lying. Considering every past World Market I've been to, staff would say "congratulations" or "nice job" instead of giving off that vibe. Susan mentioned she's had issues with families all getting one, but then another staff member, Ryan i believe, clarified the rule was about household--not relation. This left us confused, because hypothetically, had we been sisters, there's no way to know if we lived in the same household or not. The question of asking us if we were related could've been resolved after checking our IDs, which is required anyway to claim the prize--and she could've seen we didn't have the same last name. She could also have phrased the question better--asking if we lived in the same household rather than if we were related--rather than making assumptions based on our appearance. On top of that, she asked us three times where we found our eggs, and i genuinely feel like one answer should've been enough. We've participated in egg and Christmas hunts at other World Market locations in the past, and this kind of questioning has never happened to this extent. The way I was treated didn't feel fair or professional, and it made the experience unnecessarily uncomfortable. I found Susan, well...annoying. The only positive was Richard or Robert (someone named like that), who was kind and helpful, which we appreciated. Still a cute event, but the communication and approach this time left a lot to be desired. read more

World Market - Furniture Stores Near Me - Redmond, Washington

What's not to love? Fun items for gift-giving, lots of imported food and teas from Great Britain, and super nice employees. I enjoy stopping in here and having a quick browse (and a packet of English biscuits!) on my way home from work. read more

They always have good quality English teas I buy there. I get the crepes mix all the time. They have special snack or candy from different country. It's close to my house. Friendly and great customer service. read more

I really like this chain store. First time in this location. 5 stars especially to the manager and cashier working here because of the shoplifting incident that occurred. They both handled it quickly and although the cashier was shaking when I was checking out afterwards, he was kind to me. Not everyone has that poise and many would need a break. This location is big and has a lot of furniture and bigger home decor pieces. I like to browse during major holidays. I stopped in to get EU chocolate. read more

There is something so four out of five about the store it's just this kind of place where you'll find something but it won't knock you over the head. How cool it is maybe I just think it's an allegory for how America has a lot of different nationalities and culture but it doesn't go very deep and if you want the real version, you have to go to the country where the item comes from and see the real thing but at the same time that's kind of what's cool about the store you get a little sneak peek of what you can find Italy or India and you go there maybe one day also, I'm about to knock this whole review down to a three star because the cashier was really really kind of airheaded and just not paying attention not really kind of all there when I was asking questionsbut then again, I'll keep it four-star because he really tried to help read more

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The products are interesting and beautiful but way over priced. Some staff are friendly but the manager is accusing and rude and some staff followed me around like I would steal , something very uncomfortable feeling. I'm in my 80's but couldn't help but wonder if it was because I was with my mixed race grand daughter or my other grand daughter's white with tattoos read more

I am giving the Cost Plus in Redmond three stars. Primarily because the Bellevue and Seattle locations have a better specialty food section. The one here is not as extensive it seems. The location itself is convenient. It is close to Redmond Town Center with plenty of parking. Mostly because Top Food closed next door. If you are heading to RTC, don't take the far left exit because it is one way headed in the opposite direction. Best to use the one near Bartell Drugs. I stopped in trying to take advantage of the after Christmas deals on their holiday food items. 50% off now. Selection was okay. Picked up some French apple cake, hazelnut stollen and some Scottish mince pies. Was looking to find some holiday Ghiradelli bags here, but they didn't have what I was looking for. They had a caramel bag, but I am not a fan of this so I passed. I came across something interesting when I was roaming the aisles. Saw what looked like a company memo with a picture of a display case on it. Guess this is what store workers follow when it comes to putting together an aisle display. Interesting to see that there is an art to creating them. Generally, I find Cost Plus to be an awesome chain. The Redmond location is good, but not great. Though you should be able to find what are you looking for, albeit with less of a selection to choose from. read more

This is my favorite World Market in the local area. It's brightly lit, spacious, well stocked, and has friendly staff. If I'm looking for something from CPWM, this is the first store I head to. Amongst my favorite departments are food stuffs and kitchen items. During the holiday season, I come here for wines, and soap/lotion items as stocking stuffers. For the past 1+ years, they have been having recurring collaborations with Sanrio so there are a lot of fun Hello Kitty items to shop for. In the food department, it's my primary source for Jacob's Cream Cracker, a very popular cracker from the UK. It's great for everything, spreads or to eat by itself. In the chips area, I like their lentil curls. If you want genuine Germany made Haribo gummy candies (vs. the ones made in the US; the ingredients are different), look here. The clue is instead of "Share Size" in the upper right hand corner, it has German text instead. It's also more expensive by about $1. I always look through the food section to see what's new! read more

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*Update 12/22/15* I have to give cred when due. This store reached out to me, and the manager noted that she reads the reviews posted and uses the feedback as a tool to improve. She read my review and said she'd work on these issues with staff. I returned to the store and got my mini-liquer bottle and mini-flask for my hubby's stocking. Sure enough, there were now two cashiers open (not just one), and both were manned by employees over 21 (so either could legally ring me out with my "biggie" alcohol purchase, lol!). I have to respect any establishment that follows up on thier reviews and tries to improve. read more

LOVE LOVE World Market... I can't believe this place is within one mile walking distance from my current work location!!! I feel I'd come here for my chocolate A LOT!! I was running on the trail during lunch break and decided to get some chocolate here on my way back!!! And, yes, I got 5 of them!!! When I walked in (I must look like I was in a rush or something), I was immediately assisted by the staff. She immediately directed me where my chocolate was. I was able to just grab, pay, and go!! Great service!!! Thank you whoever helped me!! read more

World Market - Furniture Stores Near Me - Redmond, Washington

Friendly staff every time to go in. Special shout-out to Katia for helping load an unnecessarily large box for a small lamp into my tiny car! She joined humor with problem solving which is hard to find these days! read more

I love this store and always shop here but today the cashier told me off that I walked all over the store and only bought a pasta sauce. I did not find the "joke" funny. read more

Oh sweet lovin' mother of consumerism, they sell bon-bons (if you don't know what that is, shame on you), Quadratini wafer cookies, and an abundance of Haribo brand gummies. If this is not enough for you to drop your pants and go to this store like right nao, then I am not sure you really know how to live life to its fullest. Because it's that time of the year, a season of giving, this is the perfect place to get stocking stuffers or white elephant gifts or just gifts in general. They have all sorts of trinkets and candies/food from around the world. I can't even list off everything that I like looking at here. I walk out with a total shopping high. Higher than a giraffe's butt. Just take all of my money. read more

Cost plus World Market is a great store to shop at. They have lots of different types of snacks to buy from all over the world that normal grocery stores won't have. They also have some furniture like couch's and dining tables to buy too. Lots of parking in the parking lot and they take Covid precautions. Nice staff and great service, would recommend. read more

Are you looking for British foodstuffs, Australian ginger beer, and sushi platters? Look no further because you've hit the right place. I stopped in once and was immediately greeted by a pair of employees. During my shopping, any time that I encountered a staffer on the floor, they asked if I needed any assistance. This location has lots of parking and friendly staff. I'd return and highly recommend this shop for gift ideas or for their sales. read more

Love browsing at any of their stores. It never ceases to amaze me what unusual things they carry. It's like a candy store to me. They are still trying to get rid of some Christmas stuff, but already getting ready for Mardi Gras!! Considering I've just returned from New Orleans, they are right on track (if my opinion counts LOL). read more

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Damn! Why did I not go in to this store before. It was not what I "thought" it was at all. I "thought" it was nothing more than a European/International grocery. I didn't realize it was a whole store full of home goods like furniture, dinnerware, kitchen utensils, linens, pillows, etc..... And it has a European flare for all the types of these items. I went in and found a few little trinket specialty foods to try. I found a hot sauce that was the best I've ever tasted. My girlfriend and I have wanted to buy dinnerware that we agree on as we both don't like each other's former dinnerware. This is the ONLY place we found dinnerware we agreed on. She'd also been wanting to get new glasses, but could never find the type she wanted. We finally found them here. This place rocks! read more

Oh my gosh, does it get any better?? Their selection is great, the prices decent, and I usually want to buy everything! I've bought delicious imported foods, gorgeous jewelry, and even a beautiful well-made wooden coffee table. Sigh...I could empty my wallet here and die happy. read more

Cost Plus in Redmond is pretty great. I come in for one item and leave with multiple bags full of goodies. Every time! They have some great specialty beers that are worth checking out to pair with your purchase of specialty chips and specialty candy. read more

We purchased a Desk Chair from Cost Plus last year. We had a problem with the casters on the legs of the chair, and called to see about having it repaired or replaced. When arriving, they had a replacement chair waiting at the front of the store with our name on it - no questions asked about the broken. They then didn't require us to deal with all the return/exchange paperwork and wait, they said they would take care of it on their time. It's nice to see that the concept of Customer Service is still alive and well. Good job to Cost Plus for training their employees!!! read more

Cost Plus is great for two really important things to me: 1. They sell ginger beer. THANK GOD. Since there are no BevMo's up here (GOD I MISS BEVMO!!!) it can be hard to find ginger beer. It's like this entire state doesn't want me to have dark and stormys or moscow mules. Bastards. Anyway, they sell ginger beer here since it is a product that is not easily found in your normal grocery store, and no you can't use ginger ale. Not the same thing! 2. Their prices for spices and vanilla beans can't be beat. I was making infused vodka and rum for people as xmas presents and while the local QFC was charging TEN DOLLARS FOR TWO vanilla beans, you can get 2 vanilla beans here for 3 bucks. DEAL. Cost Plus also features lots of other specialty food and goodies from around the world, like really good gummies and candies and at least a couple different flavors of pocky. Yummy. The furniture always looks pretty good yet I have never bought any. I have bought some of their dishes and kitchen items and I have always been happy with the quality. At some point, I will be buying some of their drink dispensers because they have some very reasonably priced ones. All in all, Cost Plus has: good sales, this location is pretty big, they keep a pretty good stock of things, and the quality is good. And like I said before, you can buy ginger beer here. Make some dark and stormys or moscow mules! I demand it! read more

They have Tim-Tams. What more do you need to know!?!?!??! Seriously! And not just the pepperidge farm variety sold at Target(which I have never tried, but have been told from multiple sources, are sub-par). Comedian Greg Berhendt has been telling me forever to try Tim Tams(not me personally, but in his stand up routine and podcast, but I have met him, and I am sure if I talked to him long enough, he would have told me personally to try Tim-Tams, that's how much he loves them). So I knew eventually I would try them. But they sounded so amazing, that they were either going to be disappointing, or so fantastic I would want to eat them on a daily basis. I don't know if its a good or bad thing that they are uber-delicious. I am not ashamed to say my boyfriend and I finished off the package in one day. That's just how we roll with Tim-Tams I guess. We didn't even go here looking for Tim-Tams. We went looking for some wall art for our bedroom, sadly we didn't find any. We also saw that they had directors chairs for $20, compared to the $50 across the street at Pier 1. So If I ever decide to buy more directors chairs, I definitely know where I am going! So besides the Tim-Tams, I am also going to be at Cost Plus on a weekly basis now because of Animal crackers. Yes, I know what you are thinking. "But Kristin they sell animal crackers everywhere!" Well, not these animal crackers my friend. These are Stauffers, and they are delicious! In the past I could only find them at Wal-Mart. And A, there is no Wal-Mart around here. And 2, why would I drive out of my way just for animal crackers?(shhhh, dont tell anyone, but I have). I was lucky and found them in the crazy $1 section in the front of Target, but those are limited supply. So now I know where to go for my animal cracker fix when my current stash of 27 bags runs out. Cost Plus is single handledly ruining my diet. But enriching my life, and my stomach. read more

Overall: Decent store for bits and bobs from around the world I was meaning to visit World Market for months after passing it every time we visited Redmond Town Center. What drew me to them was that they were called "World Market" and I was hoping that I could find lots of stuff I couldn't get anywhere else. I have to admit I was a bit disappointed when I went in, I always thought it was a grocery/food store. On entering I realized this store was mainly a "furniture" type store, these things didn't interest me - I was here for food. So I plodded along to the grocery section, it was a lot smaller than I'd hoped, however their selections are decent. They stocked miniatures of clotted cream, Heinz tomato ketchup, Tabasco sauce, Wilkin and Sons preserves and lots of other things as well as full sized items such as a range of chocolates, candies, teas, coffees, cocoa, cookies/biscuits, crackers, golden syrup, pasta (including black squid ink pasta), seasonings & rubs, sauces, olives, tomatoes, beers, wines and more. We came out with Lindt 99%, Scharffen Berger 41% milk, Tate & Lyle's golden syrup, two packs of whole wheat crackers, Fishermen's Friends lozenges that came to approximately $20-25. Despite being called cost plus, they aren't that cheap. However, I'd definitely come back to get a few bits a bobs if I'm in the area. read more

My favorite place to find wine food gourmet gifts from Europe & other goody countries. Unique finds from Europe is so fun. Only gripe is specialty foods are limited in numbers so if you find something you like, you have to get them quick. I tend to spend too much time if I'm not busy, because everything is so unique. Fun shopping awaits here most of the time, and it's a treat. read more

I love love love World Market. As some fellow yelpers have already admitted, I always come for one thing and leave with multiple bags! There is a huge selection of candy snacks and drinks from all over the place, and the seasonal merchandise changes regularly. The wine selection is laid out nicely, with reviews tips and suggestions for each section. This place also has the widest selection of ginger beers I have ever seen! Tip: the best [sweetest] ginger beer is in the smaller dark bottles with the orange label. I can't think of the brand, but it is THE BEST. I also recently discovered their fabulous wrapping paper section. There are lots of choices made from recycled materials, lots of fun patterns (especially of the Indian style), any size bag/paper/whatever you could need! And it's right beside the soaps and lotions so that area always smells like figs or blood oranges or whatever the flavor of the month is (Warning: you will buy amazing smelling lotions here.) read more

WOW so impressed with this World Market location! Leslie and Robert (both are managers) provided the best customer service I have received in a long time. My boyfriend and I purchased a dining room table and chair set from them last weekend and they went above and beyond every step of the way. We had one small issue with a piece of the table being broken when we started assembling it in our house, and they sorted it out for us, and Robert even called us days later to make sure we were satisfied with our new table. KUDOS and thank you to them :) read more

Reduced their cleaning measures after each customer, reducing covid measures that help protect customers and the public. Watch them... no longer cleaning pads and surfaces. read more

This place has things that you wouldn't be able to find elsewhere, and it's cheap! Haupia mix, huli huli sauce, kinder chocolates, huge selections of global wines! How awesome! I'm always around, but I have to restrain myself from buying the whole store! BTW, spices in bulk (organic and non-organic) for way less money, here is where you go! read more

I love Cost Plus World Market. It used to be one of my most favorite places to shop for just about anything and everyone! I suppose it still is....but, this review is for the location in Redmond. UGGGG....I don't think I've been so aggro in a long time over a 30 second interaction with someone....but, somehow they did it. Let me lay out the scene for you....It was New Years Eve, around noon, I was shopping for cute trinkets for my NYE celebration. I enter CPWM after fighting the iced over death trap of a parking lot....I walk over to a staff member who was merchandising a display: me: "Hi, excuse me, can I ask you a question?" (Staff member slams down the item in her hand-presumably for the display and turns to me rolling their eyes) staff: "yes?"---sounded more like a resounding, "WHAT IS IT THAT YOU WANT?" in my ears....I'm sure it would've sounded more like that it she were not at work and needed employment. me: "Do you guys have any NYE party favors?" (Staff member rolls her eyes , again) Staff: "NO" (Staff member rolls her eyes, yet again for a 3rd time then turns back around to her display) Wow...I don't think I ever met anyone so rude. I'm so glad I left CPWM at that very moment, leaving it and that sorry soppy excuse for a human being behind in 2010. I'm not saying that I won't shop at CPWM anymore, just not the Redmond location. read more

Love. Love. Love. My fiance and I spend all of our money here- and we love doing it. The staff at this location are all SO helpful and super friendly. I need more rooms to decorate so i can buy more furniture and decor here. =) Try the chocolate "hippos".. they're like crack. read more

This place drives me nuts and I am glad to see that I am not just being overly sensitive. I had spent some time online on their website picking out the perfect bookshelf to complete my living room. I couldn't wait for my day to be over and run to the store and haul it away...but then the universe seemed to have different plans for me. After finding parking right in front, perfect to taking out my soon to be purchase I bound in the store to be greeted by a whole lot of nothing. Three employees were standing close by, wrapped in a conversation that presumably, and from a bit of eavesdropping I could tell had nothing to do with work and they did not bother to acknowledge my existence. A simple "Hello" would have been enough to me to keep my good mood. I spent the next fifteen minutes being ignored while walking around the furniture selection towards the back of the store when I saw it...the perfect bookshelf which came with it almost a $300 price tag. I took a minute to think it over and decided that it should be mine. I stood, one hand raised in the air like a child anxiously waiting to be called on by the teacher, in full view of the three staff members on the floor and I was ignored. Time moved very slowly as my blood pressure started to rise and there I stood in place clutching my dream bookshelf with one hand and the other still raised in the air. Once, I saw one of the men look in my direction during a break in their conversation which I can hear in an empty store from where I am standing and I had one last glimmer of hope. I thought I would test my "The Staff Doesn't Give a F$#%" theory and spent the next ten minutes wandering the remainder of the store and was set that if I was asked if I needed help that my bookcase dream was meant to be. I fondled throw pillows, admired dining sets and searched for the perfect basket. I looked at toys, artwork and amazing sets of stemware with no reaction. It was only as I was walking out of the store, no purchase in hands that one of the three, who still remained in their original places bid me a good night. I have failed to mention that I only saw three other people in the store at the time and all were on their own as well. Cost Plus World Market, do you really want my money because it doesn't really seem like it. read more

My new favorite store! I love all the funky different finds there is here! I went in looking for a Brazil flag for a project and couldn't leave. I wanted almost everything! read more

They have everything from small crafts to wines. Reasonably priced, one of a kind store, staff is very friendly & knowledgeable! Extremely happy with the quality & craftsmanship, well built furniture from Asia. Wines from Italy , Turkish utensils & Japanese small toys! read more

I love the food and beverage section. So many things I want to try. I have to give this store props for having in stock the Cafe du Monde coffee that my friend gave me from her trip to New Orleans. read more

This place is so pathetic. Half of it is cheesy, dull home decorations. The other half is merchandise that depicts stereotypes about other countries. Binding the two together is a blindingly manufactured quality. Everything is completely fake. Fake rustic. Fake vintage. Fake international. One of the employees didn't even know how to pronounce sake. Embarrassing. If you want something international go to an ethnic store. Not to the McDonald's of global wares. read more

This is one of my favorite places to shop!! They have a variety of goods from food to furniture, beer and wine, frames, giftwrap, cooking, bath, and seasonal items. They also have a super friendly staff and if you sign up for their explorer program you get coupons in the mail and discounts tied to your phone number (much like a grocery store club card). I went here with my husband a few nights ago to pick out ornaments for our tree, and our total went from $50 to $35 with the coupons and discounts! Not to mention for being a chain store, their decor has a "one of a kind" feel to it. Many of the items I purchase here people ask where I got it! It isn't "cheap", but the value of what you buy is great considering other places that sell similar products are much more heavily marked up. read more

I like Cost Plus World Market in general. Some things I wouldn't buy, but the values for me are in the food section, specifically the coffee, unique foods, and wines. I rarely buy anything else here. The food prices are competitive. Sometimes, they will have interesting furniture and decorations. read more

This is a great store for browsing. I spend tons of time here and always want to come back. Lots of variety, cool stuff.

My wife and I had been looking for a new set of eight dining room chairs and decided to check out what Cost Plus had in stock. I wish we had gone here before visiting the other 6 furniture stores! We found the chairs we liked and had stellar service from the manager, Kevin. Thanks! read more

My wife and I absolutely LOVE this place! We try to come visit at least once or twice a month.