IKEA

Used to always come here when I was a kid for the play place while my parents shopped. The restaurant used to always be my favourite, but over the past few years, the quality has really downgraded. Took my little cousin on a quiet Monday, and decided to stop at the restaurant because we were both kinda hungry. I got the Kids Meal Fish and Chips for her, while I got the Blueberry Cheesecake. While we went to pay, I realized the cashier charged me for a regular fish and chips and not the kids meal. Of course, I did let her know, because she was charging me an extra $ 5 for something I didn’t order. She told me the one I had was the regular and not the kids meal. I was too upset at this point, because I specifically told the server I wanted the Kids Fish and Chips and not the regular. Oh well. Their fountain drinks are flat. I did enjoy the cheesecake however.

Love coming to IKEA for lunch! Reasonably priced, tastes great and very spacious. Perfect for families as there is enough room for strollers. Lots of seating, no need to fight with anyone. Kids food include drink and a cone! How amazing is that?! Breakfast is $ 1!

Always a horrible experience.
To be fair, the show rooms are beautiful and all their products are cheap and well designed, but I can’t say anything nice about their operation and customer service in this particular location.
Delivery: for the past two deliveries I paid, they consistently missed the delivery date, and no one is responsible since they pass the balls around between ikea and the delivery company they subcontract. It was very time consuming for me to call different numbers to resolve the issue. Once arrived, the delivery guys just push things around in your home without regards for scratches and dents at your home. Do yourself a favor and avoid their delivery at all cost.
Stock level: things I’d usually like to purchase from this location are frequently out of stock. Be it kitchen appliances, kitchen cabinets, shelves and sofas, I frequently have to wait for months for anything to be delivered. And I’m not talking about promotional events or holiday seasons. This is happening all year round.
Food court: usually decent, but today I got an unnecessary condescending remark from the cashier for simply asking a question. Hence driving me to write this review complaining about all my bad experiences from past.
The lack of staff training and operation management is atrocious at this location. Unfortunately, after spending tens of thousands of dollars, I will still shop here for their design and value, but I wouldn’t expect any good/​reliable experience like the ones I had from west elms and EQ3.

I don’t know about you, but there’s something calming about being in the Ikea showroom. So many different rooms, all put together perfectly. I want to take a room, bring it home and make it my own… which I actually might do. They have products for any size room!
The food court is pretty awesome, Low prices and the food is pretty good! It’s always busy!
They had many registers open, but still the self check out line went quicker than them all.
It’s nice to visit even if you don’t buy anything.

The IKEA food court is really good. After eating 10 meatballs with fries (gravy on both), a garlic bread, a plate of smoked salmon salad, and a soft drink, go downstairs and get a $ 1 ice cream cone!
Recently IKEA added free Wi-​Fi in the dining area so it’s even better!
Washroom rating: UNAVAILABLE

I have a love/​hate relationship with IKEA. I love their food (their frozen yogurt — chocolate/​vanilla twist for a dollar, their one dollar breakfast — sausages, scrambled eggs, crispy home fries, their $ 0.75 hot dogs, etc), but it drives me crazy how if I want to go from the cafeteria to the marketplace (where all the frozen food is), I have to walk through an entire floor of IKEA merchandise. It’s a marketing gimmick and it works. I go past all those lovely kitchen things and I can’t help but buy some (yesterday’s deal was a $ 0.25 clear turquoise glass tumbler). Love the food, hate how their merchandise makes me buy stuff I don’t need.

I come here strictly for the soft serve and the swedish meatballs.
Haha, just kidding but not really. those are really good! It’s always fun seeing grown adults all in a singular line in a cafeteria. throwback much?
Now, I don’t really buy the basic furnishing necessities here (eg. bed, desks etc) just because my dad owns a furniture company so I already get those for fraaaay $_​$ But I love coming in here and seeing how there are different setups for different rooms. Since I’m looking into getting a condo in the next couple of years, I’m super interested and I’ve already started planning what kind of furniture I want. I get to see the different kitchens, beds, bathrooms and how they are all unique. It’s definitely inspirational walking through here and getting inspired by setups I would’ve never thought of myself. Most of the furniture is cheap and good quality, while some definitely look overpriced for what it is. I’m such a big fan of the little knick knacks you get put around your house to give it a special effect. I’m a sucker for anything that wastes my money, really.
Ikea worker service is inconsistent. sometimes I don’t see anyone and the ones I do see appear to be so lost, I question if they were just customers at one point that got so lost, that they automatically got recruited to stay where they are and work here. Other times, they’re really smiley and helpful. I had to ask a question today and after recruiting one worker over, a bunch came over to help me as well. If only that was the service every time. The parking lot is a hot mess, especially on busier times. I always like to come here in the middle of the weekdays, just to avoid shenanigans. Also. entrance and exit too far away from each other. it’s like. if you want to park close to the entrance, then leaving will require a far walk, especially if you bought furniture. If you park close to the exit, walking to the entrance is a struggle, especially in the cold winter days.
Anyway. I’m really down to come here anytime, seriously. This is definitely a store that I’d come to for fun, or for food, rather than to actually buy furniture.

This place is so nice and have all the hipster vibes one would want. The food is cheap and the Swedish meatballs give the Italian place next block a run for their money. There are so many good things going on in this cafeteria setting that I am proud to say it’s a great place to bring your first date.
They say that most people or a lot of people break up in ikea so that if you can survive IKEA, that person is probably a keeper!
The prices have gone up recently but not by much. The famous 10 meatballs with fries or mash potatoes is $ 6.99. They no longer offer free coffee if you are an IKEA family member.

Don’t get me wrong, I love IKEA. Spending an afternoon there will make me happy, and my wallet… well, not so happy. On that note, I’ve been to much better IKEAs than this one. IKEA North York to me feels a bit messy and the layout much more confusing than other locations I’ve been to (Calgary, Winnipeg, Etobicoke. Oddly enough IKEA Winnipeg being my favourite).
I’ve purchased a bed, desk, bookcase, and TV stand to furnish my flat, and didn’t (completely) break the bank. I got a bit carried away with throw pillows.
The cafeteria is top notch. I’ve been back three times to this place since moving back to Toronto and the food is always delicious. Now that I think of it, I kind of want to be back there again… but what can I do. And with a huge line, I only waited about 15 minutes for food, so it’s a very efficient service.
And since I live downtown, A+ for being (relatively) close to the subway. There’s a shuttle from Leslie Station that makes it a lot easier to get to.

I like this Ikea, it’s not super overwhelming like some locations.
I enjoy dining here cuz it’s quick and easy, I have yet to try the exit-​downstairs restaurant. I like the cafeteria style eating. Love coming here for furniture shopping/​everything you need shopping. Can get chaotic during sales on the distribution floor, so make sure you organize your cart for quick check out. Also get help and don’t try and lift heavy boxes by yourself– your back and bones will appreciate it.

Whoever does not like Ikea is either too rich to shop here or was never a kid at heart. Ikea is a massive warehouse full of Stuff!!! It has super cheap food and super cheap things for your home. Bedframes, sofas, tables, chopsticks, knives, shelves, and the list goes on and on. The quality is not the best but it is also reflected in the price. Come here and play some hide and seek but just make sure you do not get caught… haha!

A place where you can pretty much find anything and I mean anything for your home. The designs are cute and stylish and colourful.
I bought a memory pillow here, cause I needed something firm that doesn’t lose shape, within my budget. The one I got here was very comfortable and was exactly what I wanted. One thing that got on my nerves though, was the strong plastic smell it had. I sprayed it with Febreze and left it outside for a day to get rid of the smell and even though it was reduced, I can still smell it when I sleep on it.
The customer service is great. The only thing I don’t like is the long line ups. The closing time is never what’s written. I have come here at 8:45 PM before and stayed around till 10 PM without being rushed to checkout.

A very busy ikea especially on weekends. I’ve bought a table, desk and bed frame to furnish my condo recently. This review is basically for the restaurant. I did visit the $ 1 breakfast and it’s free coffee before 9:30AM! The food isn’t that great but for a dollar — you just can’t say no. You get scramble eggs, two sausages and potato wedges. I have to warn everyone that it does get a little crazy and crowded. I’m talking about like lining up before the store is even open! IKEA does manage to get through the line up pretty quickly and there are enough seats as people will leave once they are done eating.
If you do plan a Saturday to do your shopping here. Coming from downtown? Leslie subway stop has a shuttle bus just for you. Come early for breakfast and spend the rest of the day to go through the showrooms and marketplace. It does take a few hours if you go see it all. Have fun ya’ll.

A great value for a meals and most of the stuffs are also affordable, always love to shop on Ikea. I also ate lunch at their restaurant, unfortunately I didn’t eat their meatballs, instead ingot kids meals; fish and chips and pasta. It’s so cheap, and satisfying! But the fish is kinda hard and cold. If i live close by, I’ll definitely come everyday for breakfast which is crazy only for $ 1 (scrambled eggs and roasted potatoes) they also have a great deals for hotdog ($ 0.75) and Pizza.
The crazy part was the AIR CONDITIONER isn’t working today! It’s crazy. It’s 30 degrees outside! Plus there’s so many people today, I’m suffocating.
Rating: 3.5÷5

I’ve been here many times before. This isn’t my favourite location… it always seems extra crazy, even on a weekday. Today, I went in to pick up some extra parts (dowels) to assemble a shelf we purchased. I was able to find someone to help me, since they weren’t in the extra parts shelf. I feel like that returns and extra parts area is a bit short staffed. They found 2 pieces in a cupboard and gave them to me. So kudos for the quick customer service. This location also had some shelving inserts that were sold out on the weekend at the other ikea, so I picked those up too. The line up was short, but so so so so so slow… In general be prepared to be here for a few hours.

I haven’t had IKEA food for sometime now, but I must say, I’m a bit disappointed.
Breakfast special is always great. How can you mess up eggs and sausage?
Lunch time on the other hand was disappointing. I ordered the chicken with fries on the side. The chicken was dry. Portion was big, but dry. Fries are good.
I also tried the blueberry juice, but there is little next to no sugar in it. If you are seeking for a healthy option, this is it, but you are sacrificing taste.
You can’t go wrong with the Swedish meatballs.

Now, I don’t own a home (or a condo), but this place honestly makes me so happy! Can’t wait til I have my own place to decorate and get furniture! For now, I’ll just have to go and touch/​sit on everything! Lol.
There’s something awesome about seeing all sorts of looks of furniture displayed orderly on a showroom floor! You can test out what you like and make fun of stuff that looks funny (but secretly want!).
Can definitely make a day out of it, and have some lunch, which btw, is awesome! Have you ever had those Swedish Meatballs? They are immaculate! Can’t get enough of those little balls! Hehe.
As for this Ikea in comparison, I do like the one in Vaughan a little better as it’s newer, but this one has a larger self-​serve section.
Just make sure you sign up for their Ikea Family, as you can collect points and even get a free coffee when in the restaurant!

This IKEA location is quite special to me because it is the first IKEA I ever been to. Back them when I was in University, I came here quite a bit to get some cheap furniture and I still have some of those around my house.
Years later, I am back again. After been to the bigger location in Vaughan which is never crowded on a weekday, this location feels packed and super busy. All these shoppers have nothing doing to like me on a weekday afternoon? The store set up itself is quite crammed too. Or just because of all the shoppers? I can imagine how busy it would be on a weekend!
Yogurt cone was just as good as I remembered though. Always a treat whenever I go shopping at any IKEA.

Food here is pretty cheap and it’s ok. Fries are pretty good and I would compare them to Costco. Fish and chips, the batter was pretty hard and the fish not too moist for flavourful.
I would stick to the meatballs.

Was here to pick up batteries (flat ones) for less than $ 3 (whilst this is usually over $ 10 elsewhere) & a storage box for under the bed. We came pretty late & had no problems finding parking or nor did we have to wait in line to pay.
The staff Andrew in the lighting department was so nice and walked us over to where the batteries were located & answered any questions we had about other items at ikea as well.
I like the price & style for their furniture. Some things are affordable. Hope to build my future craft room w/​ikea furniture one day. If only plywood didn’t release formaldehyde over time…
Love their yogurt cone here.