We were shopping at IKEA and decided to have some dinner here while we were at it. Our daughter got…read morethe poutine with some garlic bread while I had the Falafel balls meal which came with couscous. Afterwards we had some of the plant based strawberry ice cream and frozen yogurt for dessert. I did a search on Google and discovered that the gravy for IKEA's poutine is vegetarian so I might try ordering the poutine myself next time. Although...truth be told, it wasn't the most appetizing looking gravy so...maybe not. Cilantro...my mortal enemy. There was cilantro in the couscous that came with my falafel balls. the falafel balls were just OK. Nothing to write home about. The couscous probably would have been decent if there hadn't been any cilantro in it. Uggghhh...why would anyone put cilantro in couscous? Why would anyone put cilantro in anything for that matter? (That second question is coming from the cilantro hater in me) The frozen yogurt and plant based ice cream were the highlights in my opinion. Daughter was satisfied with her poutine though and I heard no complaints about the garlic bread so...OK rating but if I were judging on my own personal meal (which I really really didn't like because of the cilantro), this would be a lower rating.

Visited Ikea in-store this week and immediately noticed that all of the reviews online saying there…read morehas been a dramatic decline in quality could not be more true. Wish I had done that before trying to shop online, which led to Ikea charging me $947.92 for an order they claim never existed despite having sent me a confirmation email and processing the charge on my card. I will certainly update this review if the issue is ever resolved, but the prospects of that look bleak. Ikea has repeatedly indicated that they are unable to help, and that "it is possible for a transaction to be missed by the system due to a technical issue", which is absurd, but what's worse was their pathetic responses and inability to keep track of the cases supposedly created to investigate it. I was repeatedly assured that a case had been opened, only for the next representative to tell me it had been lost to the same black hole as my order. Poof Details below. On June 12th, I placed an order through the IKEA iOS app, received a confirmation email, and was charged $947.92. However, the order never appeared in my account and could not be tracked using the order# provided in the confirmation email. I was stressed about this and my move to a new and unfurnished home, so I spent hours of trying to contact Ikea only to have a representative finally grace me with their presence to advise that IKEA had no record of the order despite the confirmation email and processed charge. They said that they would open a case about it and it would be looked into within 24-48 hours. Spoiler, that did not happen. On June 13th, I reached out because I had noticed the charge had been processed. They offered to open a case, to which I let them know that a case had been created by the agent I had chatted with the previous day. I was then informed that a case had not been created, and that they would create one.. I asked for a confirmation email and was told they can't provide that, and I can sure see why because over the following week, I spent hours and hours and hours repeating this exact process on loop, reaching out for an update only to be to repeating all of the same information over and over again, and multiple representatives assured me that cases had been created, only for the subsequent representatives to claim they could not locate those cases. Not a single one of the case numbers provided to me were ever traceable through IKEA's system at any point. June 14th. No update. June 15th. My move-in date. The charge is still on my card. I reach out to Ikea and go through the same loop of asking for an update on my case and being told that there isn't a case but that they would create one. And of course, the order still doesn't show up when I try tracking it. June 16th was my scheduled delivery date. I reach out to Ikea, same loop as above. June 17th, I begin the dispute and chargeback process with Amex and request them to open a fraud investigation. On June 18th, I reached out for an update, and like clockwork, the IKEA representative said "it happens rarely, but it is possible for a transaction to be missed by the system due to a technical issue.", right.. except the transaction wasn't missed, I was charged. I've since found several people online referencing having experienced this exact situation with Ikea and it never being resolved by them. What's particularly ironic is that I visited the IKEA store in Richmond this week and saw that the countless reviews describing a mammoth dip in quality were not exaggerating whatsoever, drop-shipped particleboard galore. So that's another reason to never shop online at Ikea, or shop at Ikea at all. As of June 19th, IKEA has made no meaningful effort to correct this.

Quality Kitchen supplies! Muffet & Lousia have been in Sidney for years, their quality is what…read morekeeps me shopping there. Best shopping for anything that helps you out in the kitchen! Great selection of hand picked items. If you are looking for quality, this is the place!

From the owner: For over thirty years, Muffet & Louisa has been the go-to store on the lower Island for high…read morequality kitchen, bed, bath and dining items.

We are in love with our new bathroom. Ronal and the team at Aero put a lot of time and effort into…read moremaking our bathroom beautiful. Ronal was always available to take our calls about any questions about their work. I would consider Aero a very reliable contractor and will use them again if we decide to do any works in our kitchen.

We had a small renovation done in our kitchen. We were replacing our wall oven for a larger one…read more Many companies we asked would not take on the project because it was not a full kitchen reno. We spoke with Ronal about our reno and he was able to accommodate our request. We felt that Ronal was very honest and up front about our kitchen modification. He wanted to point out all the potential complications that could happen with the reno (colour matching, floor modification, toe kick modification) We also wanted to save one piece of the old cabinet to be used on the new installation. Aero was able to save this piece thereby reducing the cost of the job. We are very happy with the service and professionalism of Aero Cabinet and Bath.

The best! Quality product, amazing service, lots of choices. I did a lot of research and we're so…read moreglad we found Broadway Vanities. Maria helped us choose and was endlessly efficient and patient with unforeseen glitches that occur with every reno. The vanity and medicine cabinets are so well-made (real wood!) and there is a dazzling array of pull/handle choices. The quartz top is gorgeous. Pricing was reasonable. Quick turnaround time.

From the owner: Quality Bathroom Vanities for Any Size Room. Visit our POCO Showroom or Shop Online for All Wood…read moreBathroom Cabinets. Unit 116 - 1680 Broadway Street Port Coquitlam BC V3C 2M8

Much bigger & nicer than their Oakridge one which is closing soon…read more Not as many sales but still some good deals to be had. Deliberately drove all the way here fr Van to buy these neat white, round bowls that have these nooks to hold your chopsticks across, so all in one hand. Isn't that so cool? Have a look! i bought the remaining 4 boxes, not sure if they'll get more in, as i was so excited. Great home gifts too. Just $8, half price.

Benix sells some pretty decent kitchenware. Good selection. It's all middle-of-the-road quality -…read morenothing super high end but you can get cookware for a decent price. I find their stemware a little "old fashioned" but it's a good place to get kitchen gadgets for a good price... I recently picked up a brown sugar disc and whisk. I would go back again.

I ordered my cabinets here a few months ago when i was moving into…read more my newly purchased house. We met with Jamie in person who was incredibly patient and helpful. Loved a lot of his inventory and ended up with White shaker (Maple doors) cabinets and the Emeral Pearl granite countertops...such beautiful work and we never had a problem with it! Would recommend this company and Jamie to anyone looking for renovations...in fact i've recommended tons of friends thus far!

From the owner: We specialize in custom kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities. We also install countertop using…read moregranite, marble, and quartz. We serve Vancouver, West Vancouver, North Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby, Delta, Surrey, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Maple Ridge and Langley. Come in for one-stop services and get your kitchen remodeling done without troubles.

Highly recommend A&A flooring accessories, estimates/ quotes for free, supply and install…read morehardwood, laminate, vinyl flooring as well as accessories.

From the owner: We merge quality with craftsmanship in flooring. Specializing in hardwood, we also offer vinyl and…read morelaminate flooring, custom accessories, and stair nosings. Excellence defines our 15-year legacy.

This place is awesome! By far the best place to go for people who are passionate about all things…read morecooking. The owners are warm and inviting, the merchandise are top notch and reasonably priced. It's clearly a cut above.

I was at Metrotown and noticed that there is a kitchen supplies store. I decided to walk in and the…read morefirst thing that caught my eye was the oil dispenser. I needed one!. Price was ok for $14.99. I also looked around the store and noticed that they have some good quality items sold here. Service was ok. They don't bother you and unless you have a question, the cashier is there to help you. The store is small but it is pretty well stocked.

I Love it here! I'm a kitchen gadget kind of gal- so Kitchen Goodies screams my name. Just like…read moreKitchen Therapy, but conveniently located within Metropolis. Staff is very helpful and knowledgeable about their products. But just like any pricey store with breakable items, they are always on the look out. lol- I would be too... Overall, lots to buy, need more money to spend...

This store is so cute, and full of lovely curated housewares with tons of selection! Bonus, the…read moremain floor is dog friendly. I picked up a few cute quirky kitchen things, its a great spot to spend a rainy afternoon looking for little treasures! Plenty of parking.

What a surprise to see this culinary destination spot in Duncan, BC. The building alone catches…read moreyour eye. In fact I thought it was a restaurant but was just as happy to see it will fulfill all my culinary needs. Apparently they have expanded into other items and have an entire loft area dedicated to delights of the bedroom and bathroom.....towels, sheets and such. A nice addition and one that I will be revisiting. I just moved from San Francisco, CA and love my boutique culinary shops. Watch out Craigslist; P&P has a whole different meaning on the island and word has gotten out!