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IKEA

4 star rating
based on 32 reviews

Categories: Home Decor, Furniture Stores

4092 Eastgate Dr
Orlando, FL 32839
(407) 355-3155
Price Range:
$
Accepts Credit Cards:
Yes
Parking:
Private Lot
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes

32 reviews for IKEA

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"Try the Swedish meatballs - they're delicious." (in 5 reviews)
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"The best mashed potatoes I've had since moving here a 1 1/2 years ago." (in 4 reviews)
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"You can get the best ideas on how to decorate your house." (in 6 reviews)
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Zannëta P.

Orlando, FL

4 star rating
11/18/2009

The Good: [1] This store is set up so you can actually see the furniture in a miniature room complete with throw pillows, curtains, and a fake television. It combines all the visual appeal of a high end furniture store without all that stuffiness. [2] As you follow the little trail on a journey of rooms you wish were yours (or as you stray off it and try to find shortcuts), you can sit, fluff, pretend, play, shop, measure, and document your journey. [3] The prices are right! You pay for the product, not the sales people, so yes you have to take a little initiative, but it's not that bad . . . and the lack of a pesky salesman asking me "what color the paint is in the room you're shopping for" is more than I could ask for. [4] There is food at the end of your journey. Cafeteria-style, options for vegetarians, kid meals, and a pretty delicious selection.

The Bad: [1] It's hard to pronounce the swedish names of the furniture, so just do like you do when you go out for French food and point to the one you want. [2] The quality of some items can be questionable, so it's encouraged that you find out what materials are being used, and get tactile with it!

The Ugly: [1] If you don't know how to put furniture together based on a visual manual, you're screwed. Hire somebody. [2] Some people don't take note of the daycare center at the front of the store, and they drag their children along for the journey. Children don't like furniture shopping and will make sure everyone knows it.

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Suzanne S.

Orlando, FL

3 star rating
10/21/2009 2 photos

Let's do some IKEA math*

French toast sticks + eggs + taters + bacon = $2

Time spent shopping (x) is inversely proportional to the ease of your trip home (y). In my case, y = pain in the ass (a)

Icy-cool, non-fat, dairy-like substance to make you feel better = $1

Hours in the store (h) = Days of putting together furniture with hexagonally shaped "tools" and an errant butter knife from my kitchen (d). h=3.  

*developed by Swedish scientists, made in Ukraine

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Alright, I suck at math. So clearly.

The trip to IKEA was alright. Sometimes I find the options overwhelming. That is compounded by the infernal search for boxes in "aisles" and "bins" ... and then trying to stuff it all into a car...

But wait! Now you get to put it all together:
Besta TV stand was awful.
Galant desk was actually pretty alright.
Expedit book shelf? can't bring myself to try yet.

Don't even attempt to assemble IKEA furniture on your own. Most items are definitely jobs for 2 people.

While my new furniture (minus the book case, since I've lost the will to assemble) looks pretty darn fine, it is sort of an exhausting buzz kill after trekking around the store all day.

And don't even think about buying the cheap stuff. While $250 seems expensive for a desk you have to put together yourself... the quality at IKEA varies *greatly*. Usually the more you pay, the longer it will last. By a lot.

Just remember, the shopping is only the beginning. Don't go nuts like I did.

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Doris W.

Celebration, FL

2 star rating
10/8/2009

I hate to give a poor review.  Truly, I do.  I much prefer to talk about the good rather than the bad and the ugly.  But when the shoe fits...

Tonight was my fifth visit to Ikea since Sunday.  Fifth.  Fifth!  Count the visits - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.  All in the name of trying to assemble one piece of furniture.

URGH!  My keyboard is taking a real beating as I type.

Here's how it goes:

Sunday - Bought a beautiful new bedroom suit including chest of drawers, bed with headboard, footboard and sideboards, night stand and dresser. Took them home and assembled everything except the dresser which didn't seem to have complete parts in the two boxes. Hmmm.

Monday - Went back to Ikea with the parts that didn't fit the dresser and asked to have them swapped out for the proper pieces.  After they tried unsuccessfully to match up the pieces and finally decided I had box 1 from one manufacturer and box 2 from a second manufacturer (all for the same unit called Hemnes), I was asked to go home and return with the entire unit so they could exchange the entire two boxes rather than just the improper pieces.

Monday later - Returned to Ikea where they gave me a brand new box 1 and box 2.

Wednesday - Drove again out to Ikea in the name of this dresser that I'm honestly beginning to despise.  I had a drawer bottom that was cut too short, a screw and drawer knob that didn't fit one another and two completely missing drawer bottoms.  After getting the pieces (from the same girl who helped me on Monday), I went home.

Thursday - With blood pressure through the roof and a twitching nose, I held back curses and screaming fits as I once again drove to Ikea with my pieces that didn't fit my unit.  This time, the replacement drawers they gave me for the missing ones were too small and apparently made for the chest of drawers rather than the dresser from Hemnes.

!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I admit - I raised a little cane and showed a red-headed temper.

I've just made it home (it's a little after 9 p.m.) and I am happy to report that I now have the proper pieces and $40 in store credit.  Actually, I have $25 in store credit because I've already spent $15 on a 5-foot stuffed alligator for my dog.

Wanna know the really sad part?  The next time I need a furnishing for my house or a container for my pantry, I'll likely return to Ikea.  Dang it!!!  The prices are good, the selection is outstanding, the designs are fun, the creative juices get flowing... and the meatballs.  Oh, the meatballs.

On a positive note, the dog is loving the alligator.

Don't let any elephants in while I'm away (ask, I'll explain).
--Doris

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Colleen B.

Orlando, FL

3 star rating
9/30/2009

I just returned from my third trip to IKEA this week =)  Reason #1 i like to think through big purchases, #2 the first time I went I was overwhelmed #3 I really enjoy walking through the showrooms!!!

I was on a mission to buy a desk/dinning room table.  I had my heart set on this "make it your own" desk but the one I loved did not have legs to match that I liked =(  I settled for the less expensive table top that had cooler legs.  It's still really cool: VIKA AMON Table top and legs.  To make up for the casual look of the table I got bright vibrant, comfortable chairs!  

While I was inquiring about the tables the first day I was there, the gentleman in that area helped explain how it all worked.  He also was the one to let me know that the table tops needed certain legs and when I was not happy with my options to match the table top I liked, he showed me to an office all set up.  He said, you may not like them alone but look how nice they are in our office.  (good sales guy;o)

Each day I returned he happened to be working and he said hello each time and said if I had anymore questions to let him know.  Not pushy...but informative...my kind of Sales guy!

While I was going through the pick up area for the furniture there were not many people around to help me out.  It's a Wednesday though,  I am sure they were not staffed to the max.  I had to ask for help to reach one item but they were more than accommodating so that was nice.

When I arrived to checkout the only registers open were the self-serve.  I am not a fan!  However, the employees assisting were extremely nice and the gentleman even wheeled my cart to the register and scanned everything for me!  He also stuck up a nice conversation and was inquiring about what I had purchased.  

The only downfall I noticed was no one was outside to guard my cart so I could pull my car around to the loading dock.  Good think my cart was super light even though there were 4 huge boxes on it!

Overall, lovely experience!  Clean, organized and friendly!  I suggest this IKEA location and will continue to frequent there for cute things and great deals!

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leslie w.

Altamonte Springs, FL

5 star rating
9/29/2009

Prepare to spend countless hours wandering around this store, especially if it's your first time. My first adventure into IKEA lasted no less than 3 hours and I didn't even walk out with a purchase.

From pre-arranged rooms to delicious food entrees, IKEA is not a place for the quick shopper. The best part about IKEA is that they not only show you fully-laid out room plans but that you can actually afford the whole room. Granted, you have to build all your purchases but it's definitely worth it. The sleek designs are simple yet elegant. With multiple ways to set up most pieces they can be created to fit any space and any personality.

Definitely go hungry cause their food is worth trying, especially for the price. Try the Swedish meatballs - they're delicious. And you can grab a cone of frozen yogurt for a dollar on the way out.

Make sure to grab a map or you might get lost!

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Rhea P.

Orlando, FL

4 star rating
8/18/2009

Wow!  The best mashed potatoes I've had since moving here a 1 1/2 years ago!

I love the cafeteria. . .it does not feel American.  I bought the Good for you muesli, which is good, and apparently has a lot of fiber.  I wish someone would have alerted me to this fact--I would probably be doing something else besides lying down with stomach cramps and yelping about it if i had.

I never could understand the IKEA craze until my first visit.  Definitely a place to go just for fun or just hang out and eat.  

Oh! and grab some cheap furniture or housewares while you're there!

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Dina R.

Altamonte Springs, FL

5 star rating
9/27/2009

I love, love, love IKEA. I know it's completely mainstream, but so what?! What an entertaining way to spend an afternoon. All that's missing is a game room for adults, and booze.

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Lana A.

Polk City, FL

2 star rating
9/12/2009

Our first visit to any IKEA store certainly started out on the wrong foot. After seeing the Orlando store's sign offering a free breakfast before 10 a.m., we went up to the restaurant section right away since the store wasn't open yet, anyhow. The clock there showed 9:55. The kitchen staff said we were in time for the free breakfast. So we had them dish it up. Unfortunately, the checkout girl proceeded to charge us full price for it, anyway, smiling as we protested and saying she had no power over the computerized cash register, which apparently disagreed with the clock on the wall. In the end, the breakfast wasn't worth it even if it had been free. While the food looked okay, the taste was akin to used motor oil and powdered eggs. Yuck.

Once the store was open we toured the entire place top to bottom but didn't buy anything because we were already soured on the place. We'll buy our furniture elsewhere, thank you very much.

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Jeremy W.

Chicago, IL

5 star rating
6/25/2009

Last August we went to the Orlando Ikea for the first time and was sooo impressed.  Ended up decorating our entire kitchen in Florida with georgeous cabinets and other accessories from Ikea.  This store rocks and is  much better than the Ikea stores in Chicago.  I never thought I'd would be reviewing quiche, but the quiche and other food at the food court in this Ikea is pretty doggone good.

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Alex L.

Orlando, FL

4 star rating
8/31/2009

I LOVE Ikea. There is so much there. I think the prices are a little high for the product, but I still go. The sale section is really great, I stop in once a week to check it out. I always check to see if they are selling the floor models of things. I got a great table and chair set for 50 dollars :)

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F. D.

Orlando, FL

4 star rating
5/22/2009

I Love the IKEA. Not only their beautiful and cheap furniture but their concept and food.
We used to go often for lunch, you should try their meatballs... but the last 2 times they run out of soda, and there was nobody there to fix it but for 5 dollars a plate, you can't expect a great service, LOL

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Reed B.

Orlando, FL

5 star rating
2/5/2009

Question: How do you know you live in a real city?
Answer:  When you have an Ikea!

Ikea has a wonderful selection of furniture, home furnishing, posh lighting, food and anything else you can possibly imagine.  If you have never been before - expect to spend a few hours just to walk the entire building.  If you have been before - make sure you use the cut throughs from isle to isle to get where you need to go.  

This really is one of the only ikea locations I have ever been to which is not always busy - weekends can be a bit crowded, but nothing horrible.  If you pay by debit card you get a coupon for a percentage back on your next purchase... woo-hoo!

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Jewel M.

Los Angeles, CA

5 star rating
9/18/2008

So yesterday we headed to IKEA not to go shoppping.....
but to EAT LUNCH!!!!
LoL.
And the cafeteria was packed...looks like the secret is out that IKEA is THE place to have an inexpensive, filling meal! :D
I ordered the swedish meatballs (w/ gravy) + mac and cheese!!!  The generous amount of meatballs came with some berry sauce and the mac & cheese made me feel like a kid again!  It was ALL so Swedishly yummy! ;)
My lunch was about $6 which included the glass of berry juice!  I was stuffed and satisfied!
They also had pasta dishes, salmon lox w/ veggies, mashed potatoes (if you prefer to go with your meatballs instead), etc.
I canNOT wait to go back there again for lunch again!
:D

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Barry W.

Orlando, FL

4 star rating
6/22/2008

I don't know what it is but I truly dig IKEA. I love the style, the prices and even the smell of the place (if you didn't know they have a cafeteria on the second floor).

BEWARE! IKEA is a danger zone for impulse shoppers. There's all sorts of cool items for a couple bucks lurking around each display. Its real easy to spend lots of cash in this place. With that being said, I would say that you do get good quality stuff for the price you are paying.

Another warning is that this place can get very crowded, especially on the weekends. Come early to avoid very long lines.

You have to assemble the furniture yourself. So be sure you can transport all the furniture from the store. In other words, do not drive a  small car to IKEA if you plan to leave with a living room set. Second, if you don't like building your own furniture, or have a hard time understanding directions that can be somewhat ambiguous, then IKEA might not be for you.

Overall, I love the place, but I can see how it can not be for everyone. I say check it out at least once.

Check more out at their web page - http://www.ikea.com/us...

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Dana H.

Orlando, FL

5 star rating
10/18/2008

Going to IKEA is an event for me.  I plan to head over there early and not only do some shopping, but also to eat at their fabulous cafeteria.

I love IKEA mostly because they have display rooms set up - living rooms, dining areas, bedrooms, kitchens and bathrooms.  You can get the best ideas on how to decorate your house.  In all the demo rooms, there are tags hanging off the items so that you can jot down what you want to buy.  My favorite part of IKEA is definitely their "sample" kitchens.  You can remodel your kitchen for an affordable price and IKEA offers everything from countertops to appliances.  

After I spend my couple of hours browsing and shopping, I always go to their cafeteria for lunch.  IKEA has the BEST Swedish meatballs.  For under 6 bucks you can get a plate of like 15 meatballs with delicious gravy and their excellent mashed potatoes.  They also put a little plop of lingonberry preserves on the side.  VERY yummy.  If you happen to be there in the morning, they offer breakfast for under 3 dollars.

I can see why people are so crazy about IKEA.  It is not just a place to go shopping, it is an EXPERIENCE!

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Natalie C.

Orlando, FL

4 star rating
9/9/2008 4 photos

Holy potatoes this store is enormous.  I know that many others have been enjoying the goodness of this Swedish import for years but having grown up in a small town, IKEA was not part of our vocabulary.  Thus, when I found myself driving by the location here, I had to stop and visit.

I was and still am amazed at the square footage this store occupies.  Thankfully an associate greeted me with a map so I could navigate around without getting lost which is definitely possible.  I learned that this massive store is not sparsely filled.  Each section and area is packed full of home goods and treasures.  What I never knew was the prices there are "just right."  Inexpensive compared to other popular home stores.  Plus the options are endless.  After visiting, I realized that they change their featured items seasonally and advertise via catalogs.

Another moment of amazement for me came when I passed by their cafeteria which looks more like a decent restaurant.  With trendy striped trays and swanky lighting, you can eat breakfast, lunch, dinner or dessert while you're shopping.  You may want to take a seat to do so though since the furniture is also notable.  Today they were offering a hot lunch which paid homage to our Southern region's finest fare--BBQ ribs, cornbread and home style Mac & Cheese.  They also have $.39 bagels and muffins which is unreal cheap.  The cinnamon buns and cases of pre-made foods (cakes, pies, sandwiches, salads) also looked delectable.  In the dining area, they also display packaged Swedish cookies and special drinks like Elderberry Flower juice.  And if all that isn't enough, they cater too!

I can now see why the Swedish flag waves proudly in front of the store as you enter and exit.  It's a place unlike any other that I've visited and unlike any other American version.

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Stephanie W.

Lake Mary, FL

5 star rating
7/16/2008

Everyone can make fun of IKEA all they want...I LOVE IT.

Really, the prices are great for what you get. And tons of choices!

That being said, the only complaint I have is the lack of service from the staff. I had a VERY hard time hunting someone down to help me lift a heavy bookcase of my choosing, and this was at a very off time (4:00 pm on a Wednesday). I didn't get to test their prowess the next few times I went since I dragged along my adorable and strong husband.

Just give me a Starbucks latte and a trip to IKEA and I am in heaven...what a good American I am.

I think I want to be buried there...

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Kelly F.

Orlando, FL

5 star rating
10/20/2008

Before they built an IKEA in the Orlando area, I had heard lots of wonderful things about them, but never really paid much attention. It wasn't until finally ventured in earlier this year that I understood the obsession with this warehouse of furniture and home decor. You need to devote at least half a day if not an entire day in order to fully enjoy and scope this place out. It's almost as big as a shopping mall...and probably is bigger than some of the ones in town.

My favorite part about this place is that most of their merchandise is set up into mini model rooms that showcase how each piece could or should be used. It helps you get ideas for your home or room and also makes it clear what purpose each piece serves...because sometimes it's not quite clear based on the odd shapes. Everything is very modern with bright colors, unique shapes, and pretty much every different type of wood.

If you're looking for pieces to decorate your home and furnish your home with IKEA has it all and then some. You can find everything from dishes and silverware to clothing hangers, picture frames, posters and even gourmet packaged foods. Because this place is so popular their merchandise is always changing and being updated. Their prices are always cheap, but when they have a sale it's even cheaper!

If you happen to get hungry while shopping, there's no need to venture elsewhere because they have a pretty sweet cafe. The Swedish meat balls are they are known for, but from what I hear you can't go wrong with anything on their menu.

Awesome, fun home decor for cheap and yummy food....count me in!

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Amanda K.

Orlando, FL

4 star rating
9/16/2008 1 photo

"OMG....this place is huge."

This will probably be your first thought after setting foot in this place for the first time. The IKEA store must be the same size as a football field, and you'll definitely get your workout shopping for furniture at this place.

The Good:

So many choices!:This place is huge, and there's quite a bit of tuff packed into this massive warehouse. There's whole floors dedicated to different reas of your home, and there's even a place to eat inside. Whooooo!

Catalog Shopping:I am a regular recipient of the IKEA catalog, and if I find something in there I like my first instinct is to run out to the IKEA store and see if they have it in stock. And since 99% of the time they do, it's a great way to focus your shopping trip.

Great Prices: IKEA prices are Amazing. I mean where else can you get a couch for less than $100?

The Bad:

Questionable Quality?: IKEA has a reputation for providing less than five star quality stuff. And while some of their stuff certainly looks a little questionable, some of their stuff really is good quality. Like their spoons for instance. Nothing wrong with those....

IKEA is a great place to go if you are looking for a few unique pieces or some cheap spoons. I wouldn't necessarily do my whole house IKEA-style, but it's good for lamps or accent pieces.

Overall 7.3/10= Non-icky IKEA

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Steph L.

Orlando, FL

5 star rating
2/27/2009

I certainly was impressed the IKEA over here.  It was no where as crazy-busy as the ones back in the Bay and parking was a cinch!  I knew exactly what I wanted and they had plenty of what I wanted.  I did do an online stock check before hand because there is nothing more disappointing than making an IKEA trip and not getting what you went there for!

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Nathan R.

Orlando, FL

4 star rating
10/18/2008

IKEA is the kind of store that makes me want to throw away all my furniture and start all over again.  They have some pretty cool furniture for a pretty nice price.  Most of the time I go I do not even buy anything, but it is an experience nonetheless browsing the different innovative items IKEA has to offer.
It is actually quite easy to make a day out of a visit to IKEA.  They also have a cafeteria, which includes some tasty food (try the Swedish meatballs!) and even a small grocery section to take some of their great food home with you.  
Most of their furniture requires assembly, which can get a little difficult sometimes, but I think that is the reason they can have such great prices.  They have a variety of showrooms on the second floor to give you some great ideas for your own home, and also tons of accessories, lighting, and dishes on the first floor to help you as well.  I wouldn't recommend going on a weekend, as this places gets pretty darned packed.  Weekday mornings are usually my choice time to go, before heading across the street to the Millenia Mall.  Give IKEA a chance for all your home/office furnishing needs.

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Nicole K.

Riverview, FL

5 star rating
9/29/2008

I am an Ikea officianado.  I know as much as you possibly can.  Great items, great prices.  This one is not as busy as others I've been to out of state, but you should have a plan before you go.  I like how there are shortcuts through the showroom so if you want to skip a specific area like children's or storage, you can just zip through the store with ease.  Also, I like how close it is to I-4.  Very happy!  Can't wait for the one in Tampa to open!

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Amanda C.

Orlando, FL

4 star rating
2/18/2009 4 photos

I love Ikea. They are the place to go for affordable quality furniture. They also have the best storage items. However, my last visit to Ikea was a bit different than the rest...

My boyfriend and I were looking for a new dresser for our room. After finding the one we wanted, the long walk through the maze-like showrooms really got our tummy's rumbling. My boyfriend suggested we grab a meal there at their cafe. I was a bit apprehensive... not really a fan of "trying new things". But, the prices of the food couldn't be beat so I said "hey, why not?". I'm so glad we did. Both of us together ate for about $10.00. I got the most delicious salmon ever with fresh lettuce and a side of mashed potatoes. I was thinking for $1.79 it would be one little scoop of potatoes... but no it was HUGE! They were so delicious and it ended up taking the help of my boyfriend to finish them. He got the chicken fingers and fries which looked amazingly delicious. We also tried this yummy Swedish berry drink... it was so amazing! Not only was the food great, but so was the beautiful view from the second story window.

I give the cafe 5 stars but the rest of the store 4 stars just because of the overwhelming largeness of it and huge crowds which can ruin an otherwise good experience.

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Scott T.

Brandon, FL

4 star rating
2/16/2009

The sheer immensity of this building is mind-blowing, especially the airplane-hangar-sized warehouse section at the end of your journey.
The start of your journey, however, is the funnest part: pick up your golf pencil, your measuring tape, and your map/checklist, browse the showrooms for the funky furniture, then downstairs to the vast housewares section for smaller goodies.  This section is the definition of impulse shopping.
Find your treasure in the warehouse (the checklist is essential for this part), then head on over to the self-service checkout, and recharge with some meatballs and lingonberry juice, before loading up your vehicle.
There's a very clean, friendly, well-organized vibe to EVERYthing in Ikea (okay, the self-serve checkout can a bit of a hassle, dock one rating star for that), the staff are helpful without being in your face, and the prices are very reasonable.
It's shopping, and an event!

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Evan C.

Orlando, FL

1 star rating
6/21/2009

Ikea sucks! The furniture is so affordable because it is made so cheaply. Everything is made of cheap new growth pine that breaks easy and not designed for the rough life of the youth it supposedly caters toward. If you move frequently stay away from their garbage. Putting the stuff together is easy but, this cuases much room for error in lack of parts. They are Lways missing something. The food is decent but it's basically cafeteria grade. Any decent mess hall would have better food. They charge for bags, good for the enviroment but sucks if you buy a lot of small items and parked in bfe of their parking lot. Fun experience at first, but their really just selling target grade merchandise. Don't buy their junk. Real furniture stores or even antique boutiques have better made furniture that will last the long haul.

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Deke K.

Lakeland, FL

5 star rating
12/20/2007

IKEA is the Swedish import store in many US locations and newly added to Orlando.   Two floors of shopping paradise--furniture to furnishings, kid toys, kitchen goods, bed & bath, all imported from this Scandinavian country.  Great decorating ideas and room "touches".  It took us four hours to follow the black arrows throughout the store.  (Well laid out.)  Lots of little "housey" bargains or gigantic build projects.  Great little cafe of Swedish offerings for breakfast and lunch (even baby food!)............ooooh, my feet hurt!

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Jamie B.

San Antonio, TX

4 star rating
2/16/2008

I remember the first time I went to an IKEA.....we stayed 7 hours. I didnt buy anything...but they had lots of great ideas! I do have a few book cases now that are perfect for storing our records. They get an extra star because I love their 50 cent hot dogs...yum yum!

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Dan B.

Miami, FL

1 star rating
9/24/2008

If you like being trapped in a war zone of people, impulse buy items, and incompetent employees, come to IKEA.  I pushed my disdain for IKEA aside for a day because I needed a couch.  It took 45 minutes to get someone to help us.  After that, they had to special order the couch I wanted, so I picked another one, they didn't have that one either, so I picked another one.  After 5 attempts,  I finally lost my temper and asked them why they display all this furniture if they can't sell it?  The guy didn't respond, he just looked down at the floor.  Then I finally found one and spent $4,000 after getting the covers and what-not (which they charge extra for).  We were supposed to get it 2 weeks later.  After 5 weeks, we kept calling asking for our couch.  When it came, we opened the box, read the instructions, assembled it, and 1 piece was missing!  How could they send me all the parts except the frame?  Unbelieveable.  After calling many different people (there's not 1 place to call if you have a problem), they finally concluded that they could not send me the missing part and that I would have to repackage the whole thing and send it back and they would send me a new one back.  After getting incredibly angry that I had to disassemble what I had built and then pack it and send it, I finally decided to just get a refund and make them come and pick it up.  After much arguing, they finally agreed.  Then, they picked up the couch 1 week later, but we didn't get a refund!  I engaged in a non-stop battle for 2 months calling different people, writing complaining emails to management, going to the highest possible person, and nobody could explain why we didn't get our refund.  Finally, they gave us a refund and the ordeal was over.  They took 3 and a half months of my life away.  I ended up with no couch, worked alot calling them, wasted money on my phone bill calling them, and finally got my refund.  It was a waste of my time.  They have to be educated in business ethics and stop jerking customers around.  What they did was terrible and unforgiveable.  I haven't been back since.  The place is a giant, disorganized warehouse that you can't navigate around.  You will lose the people you are with most likely.  There is a constant rumbling from the cars driving under and the mechanical equipment.  It's terrible.  The swedish food they have is subpar at best.  Cafeteria type food.  Not authentic at all.  It's basically a giant elaborate building trying to "wow" and impress the non-thinking masses.

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Connie C.

Tampa, FL

5 star rating
12/2/2007

OMG!!! IKEA IS HERE!! The long awaited opening of IKEA happened on November 14, 2007.  I went at the end of November and it was still packed.  When you pull into their parking lot, it looks like the parking lot to Disney World, that is how many people are there.  For those who are new to the IKEA concept, they have pretty much everything under one roof, furniture, housewares, bedding, kitchenware, garden items, hardware, lighting, etc....They also have a cafeteria, children's play area, etc.  Prices are very low and you will definently find what you are looking for.  Don't forget to pick up a Cinnamon Bun as you are leaving...yummo!

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Lori G.

Orlando, FL

5 star rating
11/18/2008

Really what is there not to love about IKEA? This was my favorite furniture and home accessory super store in the DC area so I was disappointed to see Orlando was not one of the few cities in the US that it was not home to. However word on the street was one was coming and sure enough last fall IKEA opened its doors with me right there to watch. A friend and I headed over on opening day and what an event it was. Apparently customers had been camped out waiting for the doors to open over night. Wow that's dedication. IKEA is a two to three level store that takes you around twists and turns on its own yellow brick road through contemporary showrooms each full of pieces that can be found down below in the warehouse. if you see a couch or chair or accessory you would like to purchase mark it on the note paper you are given upon entering- you'll include aisle number, bin number or something like textiles section so finding your prize at the end won't be a challenge. Getting through the store on a Saturday or Sunday however is a challenge. The place gets so crowded its hard to move and if you are dragging a cart watch out for collisions. My favorite part of IKEA are the pseudo apartments demonstrating how far a few square feet can go if you know how to decorate the IKEA way. This concept was first developed in Sweden and has since grown worldwide. After making your way through all the many sections of home goods its time to grab your stuff and get in line which can also be incredibly long. But you'll notice all the Furniture comes in flat boxes. What's this? Well this my friend is where the incredible prices come in, IKEA is inexpensive because the assembly portion you will be doing yourself via illustration. This can be tricky but I have gotten a crazy shelf put together on my own. For anything larger I would have to enlist the help of a friend. I love IKEA because its so modern and streamlined, my favorite style of decor. Its not for everyone but its certainly for anyone who is more contemporary in styling. And don't forget to check out the cafeteria, it of course serves Swedish meatballs in honor of the IKEA homeland, as well as many other tasty delicacies.

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LAUREN C.

Winter Park, FL

5 star rating
1/5/2008

It's insane, inventful, a feast for the eyes & just plain fun!!!  Love it love it!

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rob w.

Orlando, FL

5 star rating
9/15/2008

wear some good walking shoes when you go to this store, it's huge. about the size of a mall it seemed like. you will get many good ideas for storage and organization, at the least. you can buy entire kitchens here with appliances. prices seem to be very reasonable.

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