TL;DR/The Short Version: I like browsing the store and buying small items. I like the restaurant. However, buying appliances is a pain. They only deliver to inside your front door (not to the actual room your appliance needs to be) and they don't offer removal of the old appliance. The Long Version: So I do like IKEA products. I like the aesthetic, the prices and the cool Swedish names of the items. I find the store fun to browse. I also really like the restaurant. The meals are inexpensive and tasty for cafeteria-style food. What I'm not so happy about with Ikea is their delivery policy for appliances. So we bought an induction stove from Ikea. The price was amazing, as it was on clearance. Ikea gets other brands to make their appliances. We did our research. Our stove is the Tvärsäker, which is exactly the same as the Frigidaire GCRI3058AF, except lower in cost. Purchasing online and booking the delivery went smoothly. The delivery guys came within the scheduled time frame, so that was good. However, they just brought the stove to inside the front door, as that is their delivery policy. I would have been so much happier if IKEA offered delivery where the deliverers actually bring the appliance to the appropriate room. I also would have been happier if they also offered old appliance removal. I've bought from places like Corbeil, Home Depot, and Dufresne, and all these places offer delivery to the actual room in your house where the appliance will be and they offer removal of the old appliance. So I consider these places before IKEA for large appliance purchases. I'll continue to buy items from IKEA that I can transport myself without hesitation. I will continue to dine at the IKEA restaurant without thinking twice. However, I would only buy large appliances from IKEA again if the price was so amazing that it would be worth the hassle of having to bring it to the appropriate room myself and having to arrange for disposal of the old appliance myself. (212) read more

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Some cool things. But, I refuse to assemble stuff. I'm not handy like that. I suck at that. You put it together.. I'll cook you a meal?? Sometimes, I find something cool, already built in the clearance area. I get the odd score. But I love the candles...votives and tea lights. I skip the upstairs showcasing and you won't catch me at the food court. Just.. no. Annoying that I can get in there ok.. but can't find my damn way out!!! Not dog friendly Store is clean and the lot is huge. But who designed this plaza???? read more

IKEA - Ikea... My candle headquarters - Furniture Stores Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

I had an absolutely horrible experience at the Ottawa store tonight. For background, I've shopped at IKEA many times, spending thousands there over the years. Tonight, my family and I went in to buy a futon cover because our old one was getting worn out. I realized quickly that I couldn't just pick up a cover from the shelf. Instead, I had to place the order through a kiosk, pay at the checkout, and pick up the item at the furniture pickup area. That seemed acceptable-enough ... how long could it take to get a small item? Well ... after paying, I went to the kiosk and saw a screen displaying a handful of people waiting. I waited 15 minutes as that number waiting rose to 12. Meanwhile, my family, which included my wife, daughter of 8, and son of 2, had meandered over and were waiting. It was getting close to my boy's bedtime. They finally called ONE number, and then nothing. There was one young woman behind the counter, and another who brought out that item. I asked the latter if I could please get my item, as my son needed to get home for bed. She went into the back room and came back to say no -- I had to wait. Then she went on break. For the next 15 minutes (now 30 minutes waiting), no items were called. I went back up to the counter, now empty, and waited to talk to someone. The young woman stationed at the counter came back from the warehouse behind her. I asked if I could please get my item or my money back. I really had to leave. She couldn't get me my item, she said, because she couldn't leave the counter (then where was she while I waited to ask that question?). She said I could go talk to the people at the returns area nearby to get my money back. I went over there, and the man told me that he couldn't help me -- there was a line of people sitting around waiting to be helped there. He told me I could leave and my order might be cancelled and returned to my card. Baffled, but having to get my toddler to bed, I drove my family the 15-minute ride home, then drove back to the store where my item was FINALLY ready. The lack of service offered to customers who make the effort to go into this physical store was such an awful experience. They turned my happy demeanour going for a nice family outing into an overwhelming frustration fuelled by the Kafkaesque nightmare of their "customer service." I have spent tens-of-thousands of dollars at IKEA over the years. I will not spend another dime there EVER AGAIN. read more

Ordered three small in-stock items at a kiosk. Went to the furniture pick up desk. My order number was 12 down on the queue to be filled. I watched my number get closer to being filled. Then, my order began being bumped down the queue. Went to the desk, was told that orders were not always filled as received...?? waited another 20 minutes! My order continued to be bumped down the queue! Went to the desk again, he went to look for my items himself. Came out about 3 minutes later. It shouldn't matter how large your order is, you should be served as you ordered your items. I waited 1 1/2 hours for three items!! there should be more staff putting orders together. read more

Love IKEA but sometimes I wish it was possible to just walk through to the restaurant or just pick up a few things and leave. My mom and I visited recently with my 5 month old. They have a great nursing/feeding room next to the restaurant. There is a room set up with a chair, changing table, sink and children's play kitchen. There is a bathroom connected with kids pottys. The restaurant has high chairs readily available and seems to be well set up for parents bringing their babies and kids. The meal was good, we shared the plant balls (plant based meatballs) dish and the butter chicken. I prefer the regular meatballs or the vegetable balls. Overall it was a good day at IKEA and we found most of what we were looking for. Stock can be low for popular items and I have found that sometimes their online inventory is not up to date. One great change is that you can now order for pick up and there is no additional fee. If you are driving there is covered parking as well as charging for electric vehicles. read more

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***** Review for the IKEA Restaurant ***** Visiting to do shopping for family who was moving to buy some furniture and accessories for home. After shopping for a couple of hours and living just on coffee since morning, we were starving. Stood in a line up and registered for self serve dining. The line up moved fairly quick and we were given instructions what do and what not to do. As usual the food here is catered to all Vegans, Vegetarians and with enough choices for meat options as well. Mrs took a veggie wrap, a tomato and cheese soup and fries to share and I took a veggie balls, with rice and steamed veggies. Of course coffee as well. All the food has the least amount of spice and salt, which is healthy for just almost all of the dietary restrictions. The spice level of the food is below what I prefer, but I thoroughly enjoy the food. I really appreciate that IKEA takes the vegetarian and vegans in mind when they set up the menu. read more

IKEA - Veggie Balls, Steamed Veggies and rice - Furniture Stores Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

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Dropped by here and got a great breakfast for cheap! For only $3.50, you'd get bacon, eggs, home fries, and toast. Doesn't get much cheaper and simpler than that. read more

IKEA - Furniture Stores Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

You can always rely on the Ikea restaurant for a delicious meatball dish! Super tasty and under $10! This chocolate caramel cake was absolutely unreal very similar to turtles. Would definitely recommend this meal, you can even add extra meatballs for a few dollars. I did of course get furniture from Ikea, a new desk and chest of drawers. Unfortunately the bedside tables were sold out nonetheless love my new additions! read more

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I love ikea! I always go there with the intention to buy one thing,and then come out with a cart full. I hope I'm not the only one who does this. I feel like the Ottawa location is always nice and tidy. I love the selection that there is for pretty much everything in your house. I also have to give them the five star because they are a company trying to create less wasteful packaging. Food: Now the fun part, Food is very affordable. They offer lots of selection: from salad, soups to warm meal, wraps and sandwiches. I believe everyone will find some things that they like. I also have a few vegan or vegetarian options. I have personally tried the veggie meatballs. They taste good, But my favourites have to be the butter chicken or the regular meatballs. Honestly you can have a meal with a drink for less than $10. After you have completed your shopping. you will have the option of either bringing food home (they sale frozen meatball, pancakes...) or eating some fast food option (pizza and hotdog) again Vegetarian options are available. read more

IKEA - Veggie meat ball - Furniture Stores Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Love Ikea !! I could spend all day here , so many awesome things and you can literally find anything for your home at an affordable price, you can also go and get inspired by their awesome home set-ups. My favourite part about IKEA is their food court, they offer an amazing selection of affordable food, their meatballs are the best !!! Sooo good , they also sell them frozen if you want to make some at home . read more

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I used to love going to Ikea, but the last visit has simply been infuriating. Waiting 45 min to make a exchange and another half hour to pick up the replacement item at the pickup kiosk is unacceptable service. Will likely not be coming back. read more

Good service. Clean. Sometimes helpful staff, but hard to find. Furniture collection is huge.

Definitely as fun place to come for home inspo but their food court is the star of the show. Love their swedish meatballs and all the fixings. They have a pretty decent and inclusive menu. Price is decent as well. And staff have always been friendly. read more

IKEA - Furniture Stores Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

IKEA Security Team Review: We parked in the parking garage of IKEA today. After spending 2 hours inside IKEA having loads of fun, we came back to the vehicle to discover it had been in a hit and run (cue my sad tears) ! I was advised to push the emergency button on the column by an employee who said it would reach security. Security for the IKEA premises came within moments and helped me by taking my information and checking their security footage. By the time I got home, I had an email stating they found the car that hit mine, took photo evidence of my paint job on their car, and have saved the footage for my police report :) This security team deserved major kudos. Thank you Mr. Wilkens! read more

This was my first time at an IKEA in recent memory (I apparently went when I was three). Perceptions prior to the visit were that it's a place where relationships are broken, it's Disney Land for adults, and you might get lost. Due to COVID-19 countermeasures, there was a line up outside. Unfortunately for us, there was also torrential rain. People lining up were soaked. Aside from that, staff wore masks and the cafeteria was cleaned rigorously. It's probably just my lack of perception, but I wasn't fond of the showroom being non-linear. We were searching for office desks, and we completely missed the section for them the first time around. We got ourselves a bed, end table, bookshelf, and two desks. I found the instructions helpful and somewhat amusing. Once we bought everything, we went to the cafeteria. I had Swedish meatballs, but apparently not for the first time; when I was three years old, I had some meatballs and disliked it. I argue that three-year-old me was uncultured and these meatballs were fantastic. Overall this place was, by all means, an IKEA. read more

IKEA - Swedish meatballs - Furniture Stores Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Ok, Believe it or not, I survived a visit to IKEA! I have to admit that it wasn't nearly as terrifying as I expected it to be. Not being a huge fan of this chain to begin with, I have avoided the largest IKEA store in Canada until now. And... it was a lot better than I thought it would be! The new rendition is a lot more comfortable to browse in than the old layout was; it's the illusion of space inside! It is bright inside, and the pathways are wider and seem to be less cluttered than the old layout was. They are, after all, promoting the maximization of available space. It's funny how they had to expand to do this! I was also surprised that it was less costly than I had anticipated it would be; I even purchased a few items! I wasn't expecting to come out with anything after this visit. We just moved into a new (to us) smaller house, which is sorely lacking in storage space. No pantry! How on earth did the previous owners even survive?! Where can I hide my bread machine, and our blender?? As a result, we are looking to expand the kitchen in our current house, which contains an IKEA kitchen. The people who helped us move, walked in and exclaimed "oh nice IKEA kitchen!" How on earth did they even know that? But it is apparently so! And rather than ripping this out and putting in a whole new one (believe me - this idea was at the top of my list!) it turns out that it might be cheaper to get the upgrades from IKEA. Go figure! In any event, I will keep this review short for now, and will update it as things pan out. I'll keep you posted. Oh, and I have heard raving reviews about their cafeteria, so I'll have to try that out one day too. Geez, I wonder if IKEA would consider opening a cafeteria where I work? Food for thought... A la prochaine, mes amis! read more

IKEA - More carts than a grocery store!! - Furniture Stores Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Here I am back at IKEA What a place, what a concept Build it from scratch Figure what you want to make Draw a plan Purchase the materials Measure, cut, assemble, paint and install Oops not quite right. Ok Uninstall, Undo. Start over Or Go to IKEA Speak with the staff They will assist by leading you through all the steps to get it right the first time. Instructions included for most items Everything is guaranteed Return goods up to 365 days without receipt, no longer in box for refund, exchange or cash card Price rivals cost of materials that you researched, attempted to construct and finished. Value is good Quality is decent Pieces fit together Finish looks good Assembly instructions are good Results are surprisingly great It's now my Go To Store But remember it is usually busy read more

So once upon a time, I totally disliked Ikea, BUT, my whole perspective has changed and I can now say I am an Ikea fan! (I know right? Next thing you know I will be raving about Costco!*gasp*) My love for Ikea started because of Pinterest!! Yes, that is right, Pinterest! I have been getting a lot of decorating inspiration from Pinterest, and decided to browse the Ikea website one day and I was really impressed. I found a lot of neat items and inexpensive items for the home that resembled my wish list off of Pinterest. I really like how you can check if your item is in stock online before heading to the store. I find that very helpful. I usually tend to skip the show room now, that is where all the slow walkers are, and people on first dates. Lord, I can count on my hands and toes how many times I have caught couples making out in the "pretend living rooms and bedrooms." I have not shopped here for furniture since everything comes in pieces and you have to put it together, but I really like their home accessories. I picked up a couple of rugs, some wicker place mats, and a table runner for 30 bucks and I can't wait to go back to get more stuff! Of course, if you dislike crowds, avoid this place on the weekend and holidays, as it is crowded and family central! P.S. if you have not yet tried their almond crunch pie at the cafeteria, its delicious! read more

My coworkers and I were able to catch the Smörgåsbord hosted in celebration of the Swedish midsummer festival. Tickets were ~$15 and with that, we got to try cured salmon, potatoes with dill, deviled eggs, elderflower juice, and meatballs with lingonberry jam. For dessert, there was an array of beautifully presented sweets including Daim cake, chocolate balls, and strawberry shortcake. The cooks were incredibly friendly and helpful when describing all of the traditional dishes. Overall, it was a really enjoyable dining experience! read more

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Further to my post from 2017, I found the Ikea response to the COVID-19 epidemic demonstrates how poorly organized they are in any way except shop-and carry. Their delivery has always been expensive and slow, reflecting what appears to be a desire to reduce pickup options to the carry out model. My latest order has not even been acted on. It was estimated to be here on May 22. Today is June 23. I want to cancel but their "chat" is always out of order and their phone is never answered. They have made themselves unreachable. Again, the products are great. The management seems to be ill-prepared to deliver products to people. People must pick up their own things, which is fine unless you have already paid, then you are cut off from communications and cannot even arrange to pick it up yourself. They have my money AND my product and have disappeared. Just very poor management. read more

Like IKEA, I'm assembling this review at home =D. IKEA is prob a place you already love or hate for furniture. I'd really like to point out the greatest elements: super eco friendly (cardboard, using MDF wood, sustainable fish/food in restaurants) and perfect for every stage of your life (kid zone, affordable restaurant, stroller friendly, family activities, furniture for wherever you are in life). I've been going since childhood and IKEA is a store that will always be relevant for every major milestone in your life. read more

Lol. I love IKEA but to really enjoy it you have to be strategic with your timing. The restaurant is good value for the money and a great place to go for dinner with young kids. I love both the Salmon and the Swedish Meatballs meals. You can get beer, wine and dessert there too if so inclined. I love wandering the showroom looking at the creative hacks they do with their products. Great place to pick up inexpensive feather cushion inserts and cushion covers. Also fun looking thru the kitchen paraphanalia and the lighting sections in the Market on the lower level. Would I return? Yes Would I recommend? Yes. And if I like you I might even share the best time to head over There. read more

Great shopping experience with good food! I was happy to see veggie balls on the menu as i'm vegetarian and they were very good. Also, we bought birthday presents for my niece, as they have some new ideas for games and toys for kids. Finally, we bought cloudberry jam and lingonberry jam. read more

IKEA - Veggie balls! - Furniture Stores Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Click-and-Collect Service Completely Broken Don't bother with Ikea's Click-and-Collect service. It is completely broken, at least at the Ottawa store. The people who designed it should be sacked. From a customer perspective, this service is more trouble than it is worth and ruins Ikea's brand. Here are the issues: 1. The signage at the store is absent/unclear. When you drive into the parking area, you have no idea where to go. 2. If you actually go into the store and ask staff, they are not helpful. 3. When you finally find the area in the pickup location, the next steps are unclear. Other stores, such as RONA (rona.ca) have solved the workflow pick up problem. The solution is just not that hard: 1. When the items are available, send the customer a barcode in the confirmation email. If sending a text, send a unique link that opens up a page with the barcode. 2. Provide clear instructions in the email/text as to where to go in the parking lot. One example: paint a yellow line on the pavement that leads to the pick up location. 3. At the pick up location, have the customer check in with the barcode and use it to open up a locker to prompt the staff to deliver the item(s). After this experience, I get the sense that Ikea's new tagline should be: We're Ikea. We don't care because we don't have to. Note to management: customers go away if you don't make it easy. Clean up your act. read more

Today we went IKEA-ing. It's like visiting a toy store for adults and when you get home, you get to open all the boxes and "play" with the toys. Then, if set up is successful, feel really accomplished when the pieces are put together. I enjoy the IKEA experience: from the super-cheap but pretty decent food, to the inspiration and design floor - I really enjoy finding deals on things I didn't realize I needed until I saw them. I think it's the promise of organization that adds to the thrill - following through with that organization is another story. This IKEA location is like most other locations: Big. Most of the time the staff here are very friendly and willing to help (when you can find them) but unfortunately today I encountered two staff members who must have been having really bad days. Even so, they helped with my requests and I got all my shopping done. When shopping IKEA, be sure to sign up for the family card - it can offer special extra savings to members and it's free. Also, be sure to check out the upcoming sales (there is always something) including bathroom and kitchen "events" or "midnight madness" during which the deals are epic. It may not be the best quality furniture, but will last a long time if careful - and it's so fun! read more

IKEA - Chicken breast with salad for $6.99. IKEA food is awesome! - Furniture Stores Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

we are renovating our house and the bathroom is on the menu for stuff that needs to get done......so $2500 for a vanity at Mondeau yesterday we deciced to hit up Ikea........for the $250 vanity - but prior to that i stopped by a Henderson's Restaurant supply to pick up a Ricer........special mashed potato dish for this evening. It cost me $40, however because we drove past Milestone's and decided to each lunch at Ikea for $4.99 per person........i figure the ricer was free........cause Milestone's would have been a $60 bill. So, if you want a cheap lunch.......which includes a great Linkenberry sauce.....go to ikea....... p.s. apparently they sell furniture and stuff. 4/30.......barely - it's 11:54 pm and 2 bottles of really, really good wine later. read more

Not only is it fun to come and just browse their decorated rooms for décor inspiration, their food is also somewhat like comfort food to me. Their meatballs are always a yummy choice, with mashed potatoes (add extra gravy!) Sometimes I'll just get a plate of fries (surprisingly thick and fresh)! The vegetable medallions that come with the salmon are really addictive. Even the salad is good value and you can load yours up with tomatoes, onions, and carrots. Their soup is fresh as well, I wish they would make the mushroom one more often (there were multiple varieties of HUGE chunks of mushroom in it)! Perfect when you dip the garlic toast into it. For dessert, their almond cake is delicious, and even better washed down with tea (free refills)! They should have more outlets in the dining area though. Sometimes I'll just go there to do work and sip on tea/coffee, because the atmosphere is just that cozy! read more

IKEA - Chocolate AND vanilla in one cone! - Furniture Stores Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Great location, lots of stock, clean, friendly staff, doing great during COVID felt safe there!

BREAKFAST FOR A BUCK! Yep! That's right. $1 A loonie! I would visit more often, if it was'nt so out of the way for me. At the new Ikea, the restaurant is quite easy to find, and next to the main entrance after you ascend up the escalator. The cafe/restaurant area is huge, decked out with Ikea furniture, lighting and tableware. For a buck, you receive eggs, fried home fries and 2 small but wide sausage links. And self serve, I added 3 strips of bacon for a buck, and 2 pieces of french toast for a buck. My rating is heavily influenced by the price. The food was very plain, but cmon now. It's a dollar. Sorry folks, I did not think to check in or whip out my iphone to take a photo. The buck deal pretty well matches the Ikea stock photo, minus the parsley. read more

IKEA - BREAKFAST FOR A BUCK - Furniture Stores Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Wow I've never been so disappointed with a major business like this! I ordered a sofa online June 5. They said they would deliver June 17 between 9 and 9. We made sure that someone was home all day between these hours and they didn't show up. Nobody contacted us through email or by phone. We waited a week and finally my wife went into the store to ask about our situation because you can't reach them by phone or email. The clerk unapologetically informed my wife that the covers for the sofa were on back order and that they would be I touch without providing any timelines. It is now mid-July and we still haven't heard from them. Worst part is we threw out our old sofa and we have nothing to sit on! Worst retail experience ever - I considering calling the police to report a theft given they have already charged my visa. Ikea: Swedish for incompetence... read more

IKEA - No sofa - Furniture Stores Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Let's just all agree that the Swedes (or Ikea) should be put in charge of every cafeteria in the world. (Perhaps they could do hospitals? Cruise ships?) Also the new Ottawa Ikea is huge. Every Swedish expat in Canada could be given a small apartment in that place and there'd still be room for the Billys. The Ikea Restaurant is not just a place for tasty, super-inexpensive food, it is downright fun! Staff are chatty and helpful, tables are plentiful, and lots of amusing little Ikean touches, like kid-sized shopping carts that are actually trolleys for moving multiple cafeteria trays from one place to another. Genius. Sunday brunch at Ikea was a generous plate of smoked salmon with crispy rye biscuits, baby greens, and hot/sweet/dilly mustard ($4.99) and a tasty cheese and mushroom crepe ($1.49), with a cup of Earl Grey Tea with milk ($1). Total with tax: $8.50. Ate it at a nice big table by the window with a view of the bright blue and frigid Ottawa sky (felt very nordic did I). My only regret is passing up the butterscotch cake. read more

Ah, IKEA. Going there is like travelling to Mordor, but much more scenic and less orc-y. IKEA goes on forever, with all their twists and turns, hidden short-cuts, and various temptations. However the end reward is potentially worth it - new items, and food. Now because this place is huge, there are two benefits. 1) The show floor can give you lots of great ideas for how to decorate your place. Not quite sure how you can use a giant heart pillow? Take a look around and you'll probably find a good suggestion. The show rooms have helped me out a few times. 2) The other benefit is stock. If this IKEA doesn't have what you are looking for it means that it is either super popular or you made it up in your own head and it does not exist. The downsides... If you don't like people, then you will not like IKEA. Every time I have gone, it has been busy with what I feel is a representative sample of people; some are great, others are rude, and the rest look like they have lost the plot. However, I generally come on the weekends. Another downside is the size of the place. It can take a looooong time to get through the damn place. I personally like IKEA because they generally have well-made items for good prices. Yes, I know, these items are not necessarily heirloom pieces, but so what? Overall there have only been a few items that I found to be so poorly constructed that I have considered using it as some wild animal trap. The other thing I like about IKEA is that they really have great options if you want to maximize the space in a small apartment. The good thing is that this IKEA is pretty much like other IKEAs. Overall it is a great experience, especially if you need inspiration. If you are going in for a specific item and you don't want to pack a picnic, look it up on the web, check availability, and wear blinders. Or check the website and decide if it is worth getting shipped. P.S. The food isn't that bad! :D read more

I love Ikea! It's the perfect place to either find things you need or wander around in on a random afternoon. The Ikea in barrhaven had enough parking for everyone and is one of the biggest in the country. Other than admiring the showrooms and window-shopping, I also love eating their food (the cafeteria serves delicious meatballs and all the food is extremely reasonable in price) and getting ice cream at the end, even in the winter. It's the perfect date spot for a cheap meal / snack & entertainment (you might think I'm joking but I'm really not, Ikea dates are fun!) Lastly, I didn't realize this until the end of my last trip, but if you get a coffee at the entrance, keep your cup for free refills at the caf & more refills at the exit. Best bang for your cup of tea / coffee! read more

What isn't to love about Ikea? It's a simple concept, convenient, relatively well priced, and always an adventure! There is no real hassle of carrying large boxes throughout the store as you shop, you just write the number of the item you want and pick it up in the self-serve warehouse right before you get to the cash! Find it tedious walking through the massive store? Try this next time you go: Every time you enter a new section, go through every 'room' and find your favourite! I most thoroughly enjoy finding my favourite kitchen and trying to plan how it would look in my future dream home! Ikea's got a little something for everyone. They have many different styles of every type of furniture, decorations, and even some weird Swedish food! Speaking of food, you can't go wrong with a $0.75 hotdog! (Although I am still appalled by the 50% increase from the previous $0.50 it cost.) Heck, they even have an alcohol license now, so once again - a little something for everyone ;) Now, some of you are probably thinking that it's such a hassle to put your purchases together because they come unassembled. Well have no fear! Just call me up, I'll come to your rescue. I love love love building Ikea furniture. I'm not sure what it is about the instructions that make so sense, but I always manage to have fun putting the stuff together and trying to decipher which piece is which. So next time you have an afternoon off, need some furniture/decor, feel a little bit hungry, or are hankering for a drink, mosey on down to Ikea and they can satisfy whatever need it is that you have! read more

All Ikeas are the same, but I had a hard time in self serve (furniture missing, not enough staff on hand). I also used the self checkout and not everything scanned well but there was plenty of assistance on this end. Only Ikea in the area so enjoy... but... I RECOMMEND: Checking stock availability online before going to location. If it's 2 or less they won't necessarily have your item on hand. read more

They're too cheap to pay someone $10.25 and hour to run the cash. The self-checkouts don't accept cash. I never buy anything there anymore, except for eating in their cafeteria. Stop being greedy and give more people jobs, because it's absolutely chaotic in there. read more

Dining at the Ikea cafeteria. Memories of high school. Had the roast chicken and steam table veggies. I rather enjoyed it but my date wasn't impressed. I don't think she wants to see me again. read more

IKEA - Furniture Stores Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

It's the biggest ikea store in Canada! It's a maze in there. You have to follow the tracks on the ground or you'll get lost. It has everything for your house. From beds to kitchen appliance to sofas to light fixtures and everything else you can thing of. The staff is extremely helpful. Especially if you get lost. They are pretty knowledgable on where everything is. They have a wicked play ground for kids. And the food is pretty cheap and decent tasting. read more

I'm torn in this one! Yes, it is the biggest Ikea in Canada, therefore it's obviously huge. I will lay out the pros and cons: Pros: -Great prices, some dollar-store deals on small items -Super-yummy and CHEAP cafeteria -Lots of parking Cons: -it's literally a maze, be prepared to walk a lot -the checkouts are slow Well folks, that's all I really have to say about that! read more

Review of the food Not of the store itself Mondays Discounted Meatballs Tuesdays Kids Eat Free Thursday is Fish and Chips Night after 7pm Food is good for the prices. Reminds me of Cafeteria but a premium kind if that makes any sense at all!! LOL read more