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IKEA
Furniture and Home Store
East Bloomington, Bloomington
Ranked #2 for furniture and home stores in Bloomington
"The Swedish meatballs, gravy, with lingonberries and mashed..."(7 Tips)
"Free breakfast every Monday from 9:30-11am."(4 Tips)
"Get a 50 cent hotdog."(5 Tips)
"Free coffee as a rewards member."(3 Tips)
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So many wonderful things. Make sure you eat at the cafeteria BEFORE you shop. If you can, get there early for breakfast. So good, so cheap!Upvoted Mar 17
Crystal TeaqoMarch 5, 2018my absolute favorite store ever! very fun, the furniture and other stuff they sell here is high quality and amazing
Justeen KellerJanuary 11, 2015Love Ikea and the way they setup their displays. So many things to pick from and at a good price! The best part is the food in the cafeteria, try the swedish meatballs!
Upvoted Jan 30
Macy K.November 28, 2012Start putting together an IKEA fund. Once you reach $500, come visit with only ONE room in mind. After a few trips, your home will be well decorated & functional - all for a low price!
The door greeter w/ the cane, Chris, is the nicest guy! Stop a moment & chat with him to start a 4 hour trip off right. Oh, you're just there for 1 thing? Quit lying to yourself. You're never leaving.- The Swedish meatballs, gravy, with lingonberries and mashed potatoes is the best. The deserts are great too.
A great shopping destination with millions of solutions for the home. Plan on at least two hours on a trip to IKEA.
Skip the "Swedish American Breakfast": the eggs are rubbery and the sausage might be cat meat. The Chocolate Conspiracy cake makes for a better breakfast. Or the lox.- Brian FanslauNovember 11, 2014Came down just to walk and eat the meatballs that day with my sweet heart. Turned out to be a fantastic lunch visit.
If you have your heart set on a particular item, you can always check online to see if it is indeed in stock. It may save you some frustration later.
Leilani AndrewsDecember 22, 2015IKEA is the perfect place to go for furniture. They have great employees and their set up is amazing.
Prathab Raj SudandramFebruary 27, 2016Check out the assorted candy and taffy section right near the checkout lanes ...lots of options,kids fav spot
Sarah OliverAugust 15, 2014I love IKEA, but the lines were all 20 people deep! They only had 4 registers open on a busy night. More than a little irritating.
Dave SwansonDecember 16, 2015Great exercise walking thru the store. Good selection of home furnishings, seems to be decent quality for the price.
Laura Van WinkleJuly 14, 2017Great place to kill time waiting for plane to arrive, but if buying something give yourself a long time for checkout. I left my items and didn't purchase. No lane for 5 items or less.
Follow the arrows. This is a store not a tourist attraction. I will ram you with my cart if you are blocking the isle or product that I want.
Perry NixonMarch 8, 2013Apple cake & coffee is amazing. Be sure to warm it up for about 30 seconds first, then put the pudding sauce on top. Perfect!
Ryan BerndtJuly 6, 2013I love Ikea. The food is surprisingly amazing and you'll always fine new things to look at.
Jeremy LebensJune 5, 2016This place is HUGE!! Lots of good deals and a food court. Expect to spend some money no matter the trip.
Paige SmithApril 7, 2013Go on the weekdays so you don't have to deal with a crowd! Also they just got in super cute spring decor!!!
Rachel MyhillMarch 3, 2016Free coffee before 10am -- good cheap breakfast. Way better then spending $4 on a coffee across the street at the Mall! I love you ikea!
Scott WildMarch 3, 20133 things you need at IKEA: Time, Imagination/sense of adventure, and then a good trailer wouldn't hurt!
The new store plan is a bit more confusing, but there is more clearance to navigate around . Get the map; you'll be fine.
This place is a madhouse on the weekends. And, the Register lines are forever long. If at all possible visit during the week instead.
Love, LOVE the meatballs and all the great IKEA Family deals!
Solar Shield, Inc.November 11, 2013I'm not one for food once frozen... but those swedish meatballs are an easy & delicious meal!
Come during the week if you can it's so crowed on the weekend
Rebecca Jensen NerdyAgent.comNovember 10, 2012Condo smaller than 500'? They have examples of real life small spaces and how to get the most out of the space!
Vegetable "meatballs" are a pretty tasty new vegetarian option!
City PagesAugust 5, 2014Ikea’s fare is crazy-cheap and serves to fortify you for a day of pre-fab furniture shopping. Read more
- I wish more people would bring their kids on a Saturday afternoon. They're so delightful & well behaved.
Check out the huge fans in the warehouse area where you pick-up the larger items. The company that makes them is "Big A$$ Fans" and that is written in the center of the fans. Read more
CNovember 21, 2015Instead of writing the product location down on a piece of paper, take pictures on your phone & refer to them once you get into the warehouse.
Julie EllenJune 8, 2017Great service. Cold food. Reheated my cold pancakes and in the microwave so they were tough and dry. Two eating breakfast, coffee and pop was over $22!
Really great place to unwind for a bit, whether you're shopping at MOA or taking a break from IKEA.
The toilets in the model homes do not actually function. Don't find this out the hard way. 🚽
Zachary KernMarch 8, 2011Obviously you need to get the Swedish Meatballs, duh. Also though, the princess cake is both amazing AND dirt cheap!- Best Thai curry soup I've ever had at a Swedish furniture store.
Erica KApril 19, 2011Don't go on the weekend if at all possible! Tuesday evening around 6p is best! And have dinner there too! Delicious and cheap!
Paul AfongSeptember 13, 2010If you are planning to buy a lot of big furniture Park on the UPPER LOT. Easiest way to get to your car after check out. Trust me! :)
Brandon ThelenSeptember 28, 2013I saw the most beautiful woman I've seen at IKEA. I didn't talk to her and now I will never seen her again, so if this happens to you Do Not Miss Your Chance, Talk to Her!
For quick trips, skip the upstairs by going thru the doors past the escalators by the kid drop off! Headache averted!
Paolo EspanolaMay 26, 2012$1.99 for Swedish pancakes or breakfast + coffee?! Skip BK/McDonald's and come here instead. Great interior too!
The perfect two dollar snack before an Ikea adventure: Combo #2 (a big slice of pizza and a soda) at the Bistro
Sue JankowskiJanuary 16, 2014Avoid Saturdays if you can. Sundays aren't much better but if you get there right when they open you can get out before the big crowds.
Queen Bee MediaAugust 4, 2011Wear a great pair of shoes, you will be here for awhile and do a lot of walking. It is a great place to visit and shop! Have fun!
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