Having visited IKEA locations in Ireland and Sweden, I've seen how they take the concept so…read moreseriously over there--it's an entire cultural experience. Here, we tend to treat it more like a giant showroom with free babysitting and a cafeteria, but the value is still hard to beat. I had a great run during my most recent trip. The deals were everywhere! I picked up a summer-weight duvet along with a new cover and shams to refresh the bedroom. I also found a stunning set of gold-toned serving flatware -- they have that sleek, high-end look without the boutique price tag. A few highlights and "hiccups" from this visit: The Food & Drink:I tried the fish balls with mashed potatoes for lunch, and they were actually pretty tasty. I also noticed an older gentleman sitting completely alone, casually drinking glasses of what appeared to be wine. Many IKEA locations with a restaurant license do serve beer and wine, and honestly, he had the right idea. Of course, I couldn't leave without hitting the food market for those specific cookies and foreign candies you just can't find anywhere else. The Atmosphere: At one point, navigating the floor felt a bit like an escape room. While the staff seems nice enough, they aren't exactly eager to help--you really have to run them down to get an answer. The Warehouse:I'm honestly not a fan of the self-service furniture selection policy. The whole warehouse environment is pretty intimidating when you're trying to track down boxes. The Strategy:Since I'm lucky enough to live only 25 minutes away I've realized I need to stop coming here like it's a once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage. If I visited more often, I probably wouldn't feel the need to drop $200 every time! Overall, it's a solid four-star experience for the unique finds and the reliable "Swedish-lite" atmosphere, even if you have to do some of the heavy lifting yourself.

I love going to Ikea but this time the experience was a bit overwhelming. I waited forever to…read morereturn something and it's a bit confusing and not straightforward on the virtual line versus an actual line. I was really the next in line for a long time and it took forever and then I couldn't even return the item as they change their policy with out my notice on plants. Also for checking out after purchasing stuff the line was so long and it was very confusing. They didn't have any of the self checkouts open. I finally got to the front of the line and the cashier went away on a break so I had to wait longer. I felt like there's a lot of workers but they were just not on the cashier so it was just a slow process.

The service from Lance Plott was excellent. He helped out me and my family for a new mattress for…read moremy new apartment. I got a new mattress and frame for an amazing price. He also honored my dad veteran discount. Thank you Lance!

From the owner: Everyone in our store is committed to making sure you get your best sleep, every night. How do we…read moredo it? Our Sleep Experts® train more than 200 hours to put together a complete solution just for you: mattresses, bedding and all the essentials. Plus, you'll shop confidently with our Love Your Mattress Guarantee®. That means you'll get a low price on America's best brands, including Sealy®, Tempur-Pedic®, Sleepy's, Serta® and more. You'll also get your new bed delivered your way and with a 120 Night Sleep Trial® to make sure the bed you chose is the perfect one for you.

My family has been shopping at fabric from Dale-Ray Fabrics for 20 years, and although we've seen a…read morelot of changes over the years, but Mr. Dale has always treated all of his customers like family! Mr Dale and everyone at Dale-Rays are always so helpful with assisting us in picking the right fabric for any project, and they have such beautiful and unique patterns to choose from; they will even give you a nice size swatch of material to take home and match your decor to see if that fabric is right for you. So if you're looking for a down-home, authentic, great fabric store look no further Del Ray's is the spot for you.

This place is a hidden gold mine of fabrics! Dale Ray and the ladies are very kind and helpful…read more They have a large selection and the prices are amazing! I highly recommend you visit!

Amy is extremely knowledgeable and great to work with. Her clients are always top of mind and she…read moreworks with you to determine your likes and dislikes, how you want the space to function, and your budget. They also have the cutest shop with lots of great home decor items to pretty up your space. I would highly recommend them to anyone who is considering renovating or building a new home from scratch. She is phenomenal at what she does!

We went here hoping good price and unique rug. We had previously purchased two rugs with…read moresatisfaction. Four days later found the exact rug at Lowe's at a substantial lower price. On social security and very senior so several hundreds $ is hard.

When my bed had a defect from the manufacturer & the manufacturer was unable to correct the issue,…read moreRug and Home stepped up and got me a brand new bed and two new nightstands! They never made me feel like I wasn't important! They always answered all my concerns and did everything they could to make sure that I was a happy and satisfied customer! Very Special thanks to Amber who worked tirelessly with Shelby to fix my issue and because my new bed was a different finish than my old bed, Amber and Nadia (the general manager) went above and beyond and made sure that I got new nightstands to match the new bed! You guys are the best! And I absolutely have to say that delivery guys are amazing! In both deliveries, they took such time and care making sure that everything was perfect, that no walls got nicked or dinged, and insured the bed and nightstands were set up and centered on the light in the room! They double checked to make sure everything was exactly as I wanted it before they left! Highly recommend!!!

Stopped by here to check out what they had to offer. This has to be one of the nastiest stores I…read morehave ever walked into. Browsing the isles and stepped on a used pad. A worker was right beside it putting clothes on a rack and acts like it's not there then I say something about it and get looked at like I had snakes in my hair. There were also lots of used clothing on the hangers very stained in the baby/toddler area. Very disappointing i definitely do not recommend this location if you would like to visit a value store it's not worth the filth.

Rugged Warehouse is one of the many gems hidden deep in Kannapolis, NC. This little gem has…read moresomething for everyone from the smallest to the tallest but trying to find someone to open up the dressing rooms to try it on is a whole different story! Thank goodness they have a decent return policy so you can take it home and try it on. Oh yes and don't look for any sales help on the floor because that's a lost cause too! Although they have a little bit of everything from clothing, to shoes and accessories the store is sometimes in disarray with clothing tossed around and shoes out of place in no particular order. If you can stand the disarray you can find some great bargains at Rugged. Don't forget to sign up for the rewards program, you get a return on every dollar you spend!

This store is very friendly and great at helping you find the the items you need.. other locations…read moreseemed bothered when asked whereabouts! My sister and I felt that the staff created a great shopping vibe! I drove 15 miles from Charlotte to shop here again today.

What's not nice to say about Hobby Lobby. They have everything you need at decent prices. If the…read moreproduct isn't on sale it soon will be or you can go on line and see if you can find a coupon. What's better than that? They sell everything from seasonal to fabric by the yard to frames, small furniture and scrapbooking supplies. It's endless. Customer service is always great. I never have to wait on long lines because they have enough people at the registers. I also think it's great they are closed on Sundays. Good for them!

My husband bought a container on 5/26/26 that was advertised online on sale for $41.99, originally…read more$59.99. He asked a clerk to make sure he had the correct container and she said yes. At checkout, the clerk charged $47.99. When he questioned her she said "no, I show $47.99." He bought it, but I would not have paid that extra $6. Bad business and I won't go back.

Mark does a great job with glass! Very happy with results!excellent at working with glass!read more

Great customer care. Shane the Manager at the China Grove location went out of his way to satisfy…read moremy needs and concerns. Stop by a visit them. Great, I men, great customer service!

Found out that American Freight turned 30 this year and they are having a great sale! Thank you…read moreShane for taking the time to help me pick out the perfect sectional