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.

Very nice IKEA. Super clean but organized like a standard IKEA. Two floors with very large…read moreelevators and an escalator in the front lobby. Like always, as soon as we get there we head to the restaurant. I always get the same thing, Swedish Meatballs. Can't beat how good they are. My grandkids love them too. My son had a Caesar salad which he said was very good and fresh, and my husband had a chicken thigh with black beans and rice and fried plantains. (We were very surprised to see a meal that you would normally see in a Florida IKEA up here in Charlotte North Carolina. I have to admit it tasted very good.) We hit the bathrooms afterwards, spotlessly clean considering how busy it was, and then we went shopping. I will say that there was quite a few open and empty spaces on the second floor in the furniture department. I'm not sure if they were re-organizing or had literally sold out after the holidays. Good thing though, we found what we were looking for things to the help of workers who know the place better than we do and advised us which shortcuts to use. All the workers we spoke to were super friendly and helpful. The value was good as always, IKEA might be slightly higher priced than other places but I have a few pieces in my house that are almost 30 years old and still in excellent condition. It was easier to get here than we thought and we really enjoyed our day here. We can't wait to go back.

I have had my eye on a particular bed frame for months. I've searched many places and been told it…read morewould be months to order. Ashley took my info and looked into it for me. A couple days later, she had the bed. She put in the effort and we greatly appreciate it. Great customer service Ashley!

My husband and I had a wonderful experience purchasing a mattress at Sweet Dreams today. We are new…read moreto the area and had heard good things about this store. We were not disappointed. Bob was extremely helpful and led us through the process of choosing the best mattress for us. He gave us some info and then let us try out the different mattresses without being overbearing. We will recommend this store to all our friends!

Great store! Personable owners, quality, comfortable furniture and design help! We are so please…read morewith our new living room furniture and kitchen table and chairs. Tina was amazing helping us pick the perfect pieces for our home. Such a great addition for shopping in Denver, NC. Great store! Personable owners, quality, comfortable furniture and design help! We are so please with our new living room furniture and kitchen table and chairs. Tina was amazing helping us pick the perfect pieces for our home. Such a great addition for shopping in Denver, NC.

Omg these folks are awesome .We love their store , we love how nice they are and we enjoy spending…read moremoney in their establishment. What a nice addition to our community . Great merchandise with great prices

AWFUL EXPERIENCE I spent 60$ on a bouquet and specifically said to not put Baby's breath in it and…read morethey did there was 2 roses in the bouquet that WAS 60 DOLLARS gave it to them to redo and made it much worse will not be going back

Shout out to Albertine's Florist. Ordered an arrangement for a friend. It was Beautiful!!!!! Will…read moredefinitely use them again. Also told my friends about this amazing place

This little shop was great. They had a lot of unique items and very reasonable prices.read more

Robert at Gone Country was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. We had rented a truck through Gone…read moreCountry to be picked up in SC Friday and brought back to Denver NC Tuesday. We actually finished a lot sooner than expected and Robert made sure our price was adjusted properly. He was very communicative and sincere. I absolutely recommend Gone Country UHaul!

Spoke with Craig today & got awesome lazy boy recliner. Craig was very patient with us and helpful…read more We went in for a foot stool but the recliner was a better fit for us. It was on sale and perfect. Delivered to our house a few hours later & the two young men that delivered it was respectful and fast.

Wonderful experience! After a disastrous experience with Ashley furniture in Gastonia I found this…read morewonderful place! Went in was helped immediately found 2 lazy boy recliners. They even gave me a deal above the sale price and delivered the same day!! I would give them 10 stars if it was an option!! Will buy all my furniture needs from them!

Looking for something decorative or delightfully tacky, this may be your place…read more In October 2019, it marked 24 years in Cornelius for us and this place has been there for most of the time. We've not bought anything from them in the near past but have bought a statue of a Labrador for my wife. At the time, they did not have anything in Chocolate but my eldest son who was living with us at the time, painted it Chocolate. The Chocolate Lab currently sit on top of a manhole cover on the lake side of our Condo and looks great. Next to the Lab is another statue of an Angel which also came from White House. Folks are very polite and helpful and prices are very reasonable as well.

I visited in search of fallen pots, which they did not have. I browsed around anyway and ended up…read morepurchasing 3 items: a large and small pot + a small puppy statue. This place seems to have an endless collection of pots and I enjoyed just walking thru. Many items are pretty pricey, but there are also quite a few nice budget friendly items. There was a also a clearance section containing a pretty good size and selection of merchandise, which is where I found my pots. Although everything is outdoors, it is well organized by style/size. The salesperson greeted me as soon as he saw me and told me that some of the items were on clearance due to minor damage while others had simply been older items that they wanted to clear out. I met the owner as well as a salesperson and both were very nice. They wrapped the larger pot in burlap and placed everything into my car for me. This store also sells outdoor furniture and fountains. I was confused about parking initially when I pulled in, but called and was told to park on the horseshoe driveway (basically wherever). I definitely plan to visit again.

I stopped by this place a few months ago and really enjoyed just walking around and exploring the…read moregrounds. It's a massive property with plants, trees and herbs all throughout. It's beautiful and they had some really nice things on display and for sale. They even had a dream plant of mine. It was a bit pricey here to me, compared to other local spots but it was nice to walk around. I was surprised I didn't buy anything but I had so much fun checking them out. The staff wasn't the most helpful or friendly but that didn't bother me. I was there for the plants.

Oh boy I could walk around for hours here. It's got some great plants and the staff are super…read morefriendly. I found my next tree but need to finish my back yard before buying!

Excellent prices and great friendly service. If you find a product elsewhere and if it is an item…read morehe can order, chances are the price will be lower.

Love this place…read more First time I got some furniture from this place was probably back in 1977 or 1978 when my ex-wife moved into out new home. At the time, everyone was recommending this location because of the value and after much shopping and price comparing, ordered a bed room suite from them. Lasted forever Looking for desk and gave them a shot. More than helpful but they were also at the time frame dictated by the supplier. Very helpful and cooperative and some of our neighbors who have recenbly moved her have found them as well and love them. Unfortunately they were not able to meet my immediate need but very helpful. Current owner indicated that we have probably previously dealt with his parents if it was back in the 1970's . I think I still have part of that bedroom suite.

Great shopping and wonderful selections for seasonal items, decor, decorating, jewelry, friend…read moregifts, just wonderful vendors with really nice items. My new go to shopping hang out!!!

Very unique items, ever changing from month to month. Love to browse this store to find unusual…read moreitems for gifts. Highly recommend!