Bit too crowded for my taste, this might be a great shop for others…read more That said I did find really cute dog beds I had been debating on buying for half the price I had seen them everywhere else. And a dog toy that was my dog's favorite which just happened to be offered as a jumbo version of itself. It's just so crowded and things are stuffed on the shelf everywhere. Cheaper versions of items you would find at higher and stores are often broken or marked down, scattered in with super expensive Italian leather bowls, and topped off with accent chairs that are $600. It's simply chaos and all over the place. I might pass on an offer to visit the store again. A redeeming quality was the checkout cashier was super friendly and ready to help me when one of my items was not charge correctly.

The cashier who rang me up didn't say a single word throughout the entire transaction, simply poker…read morefaced. I thanked her after she finished, and she just handed me the receipt without responding. Then, when the next customer stepped up--who happened to be white-- I overheard her greet the customer. For context, I'm Asian and the cashier was Black. Not going back to this location.

Just wanted to take the time to clap for the staff here…read more I've only been here twice now. But both times the service was SO fast. I came here on a week day and it was packed but the kitchen seemed steady. Their service is very stream lined with pagers for food orders. There is a lot of seating but it also seems to be a place where a good chunk of people come to work. They have a library inside as well and the books at the time were all $3 ea. Today I came and it's a Sunday. As expected they were SLAMMED. Line to the door of people waiting and line to the door of people ordering. I still got my coffee in less than 5 min. People waiting on food were getting theirs in similar time. The staff was killing it! They have a large selection of baked goods (lots of laminated dough), fast casual breakfast & lunch, and a huge coffee menu. They also have gluten free options for food and about a dozen gf/df baked goods. They said they have separate prep space and changed gloves for gluten free food but it's a shared oven. I didn't have any issues though. To who ever is managing your kitchen and staff, you're doing a great job. To the staff, hats off Highly recommend this place for a light breakfast and good coffee, or just a good place to hang out on your laptop.

Needed a latte for my drive home, I got the chocolate turtle decaf latte and it was delicious. It…read morepaired chocolate, pecan and caramel to make the perfect road trip drink. The space was packed on a beautiful Friday morning. A lot of people working and connecting over coffee. The library space was super cute too! I snapped a photo and sent it to a colleague for a potential event venue in the future!

Pricy, but so fun to walk through and admire the beautiful pieces. They arrange the furniture…read moreperfectly. Plus the store is much larger than it appears. There were multiple rooms, all nicely decorated. Most focused on furniture, women's apparel, and gifts. Some rooms with products from other boutiques, one with bird baths and seed, and another with sale items. The employees seem to all be good friends and enjoy their job, which is refreshing to see. They host events, for instance, Christmas tree decorating. I think we arrived just after an event since they had drinks and snacks out. Overall, we enjoyed walking through this shop and recommend it to others!

Once you get inside, it's a cute little shop with a variety of trinkets and homegoods. While they…read moredo have a couple of chairs and couch pieces, this place is more so for little knick knacks to place around the house. They also have some jewelry, cute socks and things of that sort. I appreciate the fact that they are requiring people to wear masks. And I can see myself returning to pick up a few decorative items.

I had a pleasant shopping experience with Michelle at the Falls of Neuse location. Once I told her…read morewhat I was looking for, she went the extra mile to check inventory and delivery dates for items that they did not have in stock. Michelle also took the time to explain how COVID has affected the supply and demand of their inventory. I eventually purchased a display model at a great discount which was still covered under the manufacturer's warranty. If we need any more new furniture, I would definitely consider this La-Z-Boy location first.

As proud owner of a vintage 2003 La Z Boy double recliner couch now badly worn and ready for…read morereplacement we thought La Z Boy would be the place to go for something fresh and different. The boss picked out a small two seat sofa in fabric and waited eagerly for delivery. She had bonded with the sales lady who struck me as extremely diligent and competent. The two of them went through the endless details of fabric color, warranty options, care, maintenance ad exhausteaum. $1500 dollars USD. On delivery day two equally diligent delivery guys appeared and knowledgeably disassembled the back of our current oversized 70 inch something long and 37 inch tall blue leather couch and easily carried the sections out into the carport through the standard 32 inch den door as was the custom with generation 2003 La Z Boy recliner couches. They brought the new more petite couch off the truck. The time was 6 0' clock(ish). The sun had set and darkness surrounded us as we stood under the one harsh LED carport light. They had one more delivery to go. The couch was carefully wrapped and protected. Boom. Surprise! The. Couch. Was. Too. Big! Too tall to pass through the door vertically and too wide to pass through the door horizontally the Generation 2018 couch could not be delivered to the SAME ROOM AND through the SAME DOOR FROM WHICH GENERATION 2003 couch had just been removed. Yes, in the era of flat pack IKEA everything the brainiacs at LA Z Boy designed a piece of furniture which would not fit through a large percentage of residential American doorways. Way to go! Make America Ridiculous Again. We took the main door off the hinges. There was some discussion about disassembling the storm door. (I vetoed that as absurd and no guarantor of success.) We checked and measured all the other doors and access paths. No Joy. So after 30- 40 minutes the guys marked the ticket as inaccessible and put the offending $1500 couch back on the truck. They generously took the time to return generation 2003 couch and reassembled the back. (We tipped them for service above and beyond.) Day 2. I was furious. The competent sales lady at Falls Of the Neuse Gallery reminded us the contract we signed had probably been written by the same Law Firm who designed the original ironclad Time Share Condominium Contract. 1. We could accept delivery. OR 2. They could take back the couch and charge a $700.00 restock fee and give us a $700.00 in-store credit for some other (equally badly designed) furniture in return for our $1500.00 payment. Pardon me if this does not sound like bait and switch by another name. No love from any of the nationally available La Z Boy phone numbers. They either do not answer their phones after 3-5-7 minutes of the worst elevator music possible or like the HR secretary at the factory in Arkansas who made the mistake of picking up her extension and talking to an irate customer from North Carolina for yes, 7 minutes with no sensible resolution you will find no relief from this formally great American Company. Bottom line: Avoid at all cost. Brace for a flood of unemployed furniture employees bemoaning their fate on the evening news. Anybody want to buy a couch? Brand new. Fire sale price negotiable. Update 12/06/18: A different crew delivered the couch the second time and in order to avoid any more confusion we had them come through the standard size 36 inch wide x 80 inch tall front door for storage in the living room. In full day light I was intrigued to see under the plastic a thick foam pad over one of the arms (not both) which actually got slightly caught on the BIGGER door frame. The delivery guys forced the couch through with little trouble and removed the plastic, cardboard and foam,attached the four legs and left all in about 20 minutes. A few days later when I had the house to myself and away from the sound and fury of conflicting advice, theories and nonsensical ideas I carefully examined the couch, the two 30 inch wide doorways between the living room and den and determined there was a possibility I could slide the couch into the proper pride of place in the den. And so I did,by myself, with some difficulty, but virtually no drama relocate our brand new couch. The boss was extraordinarily pleased and surprised when she returned home. Gooooooaaaaallll!. I know not what to make of this little saga beyond the hundreds of new gray hairs I now possess. All the people we interacted with seemed competent, had good equipment, were prepared for the work and yet, somehow were unable to complete the appointed task. I am pretty sure if we had removed the plastic and foam in the carport on the first day the couch would have gone through the original door. But I understand the guys did not want to run the risk of damage to a unprotected couch. Since we only buy big ticket items once in a blue moon a repeat of this circus is unlikely for some time. So everyone just be careful and be well.

Homewood Nursery & Garden Center is located in North Raleigh. It is much larger than it appears…read morefrom the road, and there is a lot of parking. I was surprised by how fast it had filled up by the time I left. I was at Homewood Nursery for a succulent workshop. It was held in one of the greenhouses. It was my first time at the nursery, so I was a little surprised by the size. I think I heard the property was over 30 acres, and the greenhouses cover four acres. Besides the greenhouses, you will find indoor plants, trees, shrubs, flowers, soils, fertilizers, and an area for gifts, too. So they have a large selection of products. If you are looking for a unique plant, you will find it here. The staff I interacted with was friendly and helpful. I am glad I found a new option for finding spring flowers and replacing my shrubs at some point.

Made my annual spring trek to Homewood Nursery to purchase my spring annuals. Homewood is tucked…read moreaway in the trees near Falls Lake and carries everything from plants, trees and landscaping supplies to local honey, home gifts and jewelry. Prices are not rock bottom but the abundant choices and variety make it a must go. Hanging baskets are $30 and up. Annual 4 pks start at $3. Staff is helpful and know their stuff. If you take your pup, keep an eye out for the resident kitty.

Friendly employees, clean floors and shelves, great pricing, lots of options for decor and home…read moreitems, helpful staff, pleasant customers, no riff-raff walking around, big parking lot.

The store is clean. The staff customer service needs improvements. I'm not greeted or acknowledged…read morewhen entering the store. The cashier at the entryway stays focused on his phone, continuously scrolling without looking up. Considering this location and position of the cashier with the employee lack of attention this should be a safety concern, not just customer service. I didn't find a medium size non toxic Wok. I did find other non toxic pan options. At Home has a large selection here of everything your heart desires. I found the store to be well stocked and easy to shop as it wasn't crowded. The prices were reasonable for the items I purchased. I look forward to returning again. At checkout the individual at the front spoke and seems pleasant when I was leaving. This should be the approach when customers are arriving.

I have tried Atlantic Garden on several occasions because it's the closest nursery to my home, but…read moreunfortunately, the customer service has been consistently disappointing, and I always leave empty-handed. Multiple staff members have ignored me while standing around talking to each other, and when I finally asked for help, they seemed annoyed and uninterested. The staff in the greenhouse, in particular, were especially unwelcoming and would not even look up to say hello or ask if I needed assistance, even when I was standing just a few feet away. I won't be returning and wouldn't recommend this nursery to anyone. I would gladly drive twice the distance to visit another nursery in the future.

Beautiful, large garden center in Raleigh. A bit tricky to find, but worth the drive…read more Atlantic Gardening Company offers a variety of plants, gardening supplies, and seasonal decor. There is ample parking out front. The shop is well organized even with having outdoor and several indoor retail areas. We easily found what we were looking for and then had a smooth checkout process. The employees were welcoming and helpful. Looking forward to returning!

i initially decided to ask Lisa for help selecting a railing design but it turned into so much…read moremore. I am updating my 34 year old home and needed a professional eye. Lisa came highly recommended as you can see from the reviews and at an affordable rate. She gave me the direction i needed and many other suggestions. This helped me move forward and get closer to finishing what i started. Grateful for all your help, Lisa.

Lisa is thoughtful, knowledgeable, and highly professional. Importantly, she is a careful listener…read morewith a warm and engaging personality. We met with Lisa to discuss ideas on remodeling our 1990s-era bathrooms because we were unsure of how to proceed. Lisa was able to present us a new vision, rescaling our plans and saving us a significant amount of money while still achieving our goal of creating an elegant, updated look and enhancing the function of the spaces. The savings on our bathroom remodels will allow us to embark on other redecorating projects that we thought were beyond our reach. We are thrilled! Lisa has amazing insights into melding function with beauty, and she has an appreciation of and respect for collectibles and antiques, and how best to display them to tell our family story. She has extensive resources to help us realize our vision. We are looking forward to continuing to work with Lisa to enhance our entire home, thereby enriching our family life. We are so pleased to have her as our guide in this journey! Kristine W.

"Boutique Home Improvement Store."…read more When it comes to home improvement stores, Ace Hardware isn't high on my list. However, at selected stores, they offer knife sharpening - which brought me to this particular location. Apparently, the knife sharpening machine is an infrequently used options - as the called associate needed some guidance on how to use. Also, there are size limitations, as my cleaver was too large for the machine. While I waited for the sharpening machine to work its magic (8-15 mins approx), had an opportunity to look around. Emphasis on the amateur backyard BBQ'er. Large spice section and a solid options for grills. Store is small, but I gather there is an emphasis on a more boutique home improvement experience. Price for knife sharpening was approximately $6.99 per knife. Staff friendly and store pleasantly laid Out. Home improvement: 3.7

Called them and asked them if they cut glass. They said yes, when you come in see us at the front…read moreand we will get it taken care of for you. I said I am on my way, see you in 10-15 minutes. I get there and said I have the glass pain to cut to size. The guy told me I would have to leave it , the glass cutter is not here today. ???? I said I just called and they told me to bring it in I could get a pain cut. He said you can leave it and we can have it for you tomorrow. Well I need to have it done today , as I have to have the window fixed. I said I wish you would have told me when I called, I would not have to drive 15 minutes for nothing. Poor customer service. I am very disappointed in Westlake Ace Hardware.

We had a sales representative come over and tried extremely hard to sell us and get us to sign…read moreright away. Unfortunately it was for the shower and bath alone , nothing else to be redone in the bathroom. Very pushy and overpriced. We never received a quote after he left. Just be cautious if you have them come out and be prepared for a hard sell.

The representative was very informative about the products and made us feel very comfortable about…read morethe process. Love that it is locally owned and operated!