Cost Plus World Market
- Price Range: $$
- Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
11 Reviews for Cost Plus World Market
Very pleased with this World Market. The prices are good for the wine glasses I've bought there (good selection too!). The wine is good everyday wine, and priced reasonably. The help is always friendly and courteous, and the food section---(well, I've been there at least 6 times, and I always seen to find something new in the food section!).
The only reason I give it four stars instead of five, is the parking arrangement and it is not easy to get into its' parking lot.... I think the prices here ae better than Pier One....By far!
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This is one of my very favorite stores in the Valley! The first thing I always do, is make my way to the back to the grocery section. They've got foods from all over the world (that you won't find at TJ's or AJ's) and delicacies that take me back to my travels.
Next, I do the wall decor. I've gotten some really cool iron hangings for my living room.
Next, the furniture! I have been shopping for bedroom furniture for 2 months and I always make my way to Cost Plus World Market. The prices are REALLY reasonable (and it's real wood!) and they have a delivery option.
I call the style of this store "funky urban". I prefer it over Pier 1.
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Great store with a selection not likely available at other retailers. Their wine selection is nice and varied, and they have some great foods available. Lots of fun home decor items, though some are of questionable quality.
Check it out, I prefer it to Pier 1 or other stores like it.
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DAMN YOU COST PLUS. DAMN YOU! Why oh why did we stop by after a Ticoz happy hour? Do you realize how vulnerable I am after two pineapple mojitos? Do you realize what I can do with two empty shopping carts, a cute boyfriend and a brand spankin' new credit card? Well, apparently you do. Cost Plus is like a Pier 1 Import, a section of William Sonoma and a Linen and Things all hooked up one night, had drinks, forgot each others names, and decided to room together after that. We bought sake cups, sushi plates, sparkling Voss waters, Henna tattoo crap, candles, candles and more candles. To the tune of $228. So hats off to you Cost Plus. I get the name now. Cost. Plus more than you thought you would spend. SUCKERS!!!!!
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This place really embodies it's name - a world market. The gourmet food items, the housewares, and decor selections touch on all areas of the globe and does so seamelessly, so it's not a cluster f@%k that gives you a headache. I love their candles, the little trial sizes of random gourmet foods (a mini bottle of aged balsamic? so cute!) and one of my favorite wines was discovered here first. Norton's Malbec. It's $8 and fabulous. They also have a "reserva" for like $14 but the cheaper one is a better "bang for your buck."
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I love Cost Plus! If you are sick of decorating your house with Linens and Things than you need to come here. Cost Plus World Market is pretty self explanatory in the title. Basically they sell imported furniture housewares, groceries, wine, and anything you would use to decorate. I have a lot of weird little trinkets in my room from this place such as:
A Chinese painting kit
Elephant wall hanging
magnetic board
Buddha painting
They also have an awesome coffee and tea area where I found the Chai tea mix I love as well as coffee syrups I used when I was a barista.
Why not add some global influences to your decorating style?
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I love this place. You can get anything here! Gifts, food, and a large selection of beers and wines. I never get what I came for and leave because there's always a great deal or item you don't think you can live without.
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Terrific value AND friendly helpful people!
First, I went to Ikea because a friend had *exactly* the piece of furniture I needed and he got his from Ikea. After wandering around the store forever, I finally found the right department.
The people working at Ikea were cold. uncaring. not helpful. no concept of customer service. I left in disgust!
Couple of days later, I was in Cost Plus World Market @ 18th St. & Camelback. Voila! I fould what I wanted - for close to the same price. the BIG difference: Warm smiles, friendly people, volunteered to go out of their way to help me. Felt like I was among long-time friends! They even delivered when they said they would.
And, no need to drive half way to tucson and back!
Ikea? Don't be foolish. Cost Plus? Now, there's a place that earned my repeat business!
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I love Cost Plus. The only thing keeping it from 5 stars is it tends to be a little expesive and this definitely stands for the furniture. I love the food section though! They have decent posters too...
Cost Plus has grown with me. As a teen, it was a place to pick up something small here and there (cards, lamp, frames), and dream about what "my house" would look like. In the early 20's, I was still just getting little things (posters, candles, linens) because I had no money, but I would have fantastic dreams about what I would do - one day. Moving into the later 20's, this became my go-to place for creating upscale Christmas baskets. (My favorite was an Italian night basket with the pasta, pasta sauce, bread sticks, Italian cake, chocolates, a few bottles of wine and wine glasses - and something special like a CD or special espresso beans. A classic given and appreciated SEVERAL times.) Now in my (sigh) 30's I've completely resigned myself to the idea that I will NEVER get anything but little things here. And I'm totally ok with that. Cost plus is my favorite place for Christmas. I do stockings for my whole family and I can find things that work for everyone(Ornaments, Chocolate coins) and things that show I was really thinking of them (This year's had a theme - everyone got drinks but that ranged from Thai Chai to Japanese Saki).
My new favorite thing about Cost Plus is their jewelry section. It's made huge leaps forward in the last 5-6 years. Almost all of it is very "today" with prices that look very yesteryear. I found beautiful handmade beaded dangling earrings for $5. An amazing matching necklace was $15. These both could have gone for 2-3 times this amount and been absolutely worth the price. Let's home they don't realize that any time soon....
While agreeing with a previous post about the cost of the furniture, I'd say it's most likely worth the cost as those expensive pieces have always seemed quite solid. But then again - I don't go for the furniture. The things I love, which is a good chunk of the store, can each fit in a hand basket.
If you haven't been to Cost Plus before, give yourself some time and walk down each aisle. It can be amazing the things you find hidden in the shelves that you might have missed if you just scanned down from the end. And wear comfortable shoes - you might be there awhile.
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I like Cost Plus because you never know just what you're going to find. A glitterly picture frame? A jar of some mystery jelly-like substance? A Buddha statue?
If you take the time, you'll find all of this and more. They have imported groceries, furniture, liquor, knick-knacks a plenty, home decor items etc. etc.
Their prices aren't all that great, but you can find some fairly good deals on certain items. If you go during their busy hours, be prepared to wait in line. They don't have that many cashiers and the store itself isn't all that big either. This location is a popular one, so you'll be waiting for a bit.
It's definitely a fun shop and worth checking out. I think most people, regardless of their individual taste, will find something they like here.
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