IKEA

I have to admit that I actually do enjoy assembling Ikea furniture . In my occupation my work is intangible so seeing an actual piece of furniture come together with my own hands is very satisfying.

Help, I'm still in here and can't find my way out. I'm near the display of European influenced housewares. Send rations and an extra cart.

Bargain lunch : meatballs , and lingonberry sauce. Skip the mashed potatoes and gravy , substitute steamed veggies . Add a glass of lingonberry drink and it's pretty healthy & well under $5.00.

Boy those carts are hard to maneuver! Use the "tugboat" method, one of you pushes from the back and the other steers from the front. Happy shopping

The food is as affordable as it can possibly get, but it's really delicious! Swedish meatballs or ribs with fries are my favorite.

Such high quality products at very low prices. Fun place to go, it’s a great showroom

The most dedicated people arrive at 10am and know exactly what to get. I wish I were that dedicated so I just spend my time hating everything.

Mad house! Staff not available on the floor or helpful. Definitely go in with a specific plan or end up browsing forever.

Get a fresh piece of cheese pizza , hot out of oven, and a free refill drink for $2.50! At bistro

I like having an IKEA in proximity, but they are out of items I want, 70% of the time. Avoid going on the weekend if you can!

Affordable furniture . Fun to walk around in and easy to put together at home. Great place!

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Go on a weekday during working hours to avoid the crowds!

You will NOT go wrong with delivery w/JW Logistics. Installers call before they arrive and follow up to make sure you're satisfied!

Fun game to play at IKEA Emeryville: drive in back and count the SUVs & trucks parked in the 'compact only' section. #asshats

Skip the pencil and paper. Snap a photo of the price tag with your phone. Thisty? Mix the lingonberry juice and Sierra Mist for a refreshing concoction !

While you wait in line for anything, grab a hotdog and drink, get ready for the longgggg wait...

The salmon fillet was so good & cost $6! Add 2 pieces of cornbread for $1

Look up the bin # of what you want, on their website before you go then skip the showroom.

Kids eat free on Tuesdays!

Free meals with furniture purchase on IKEA Family day.

Try the marzipan princess cakes in the cafe . They're actually the best thing on earth.

If you look confused/helpless enough someone will help you in the self serve section.

Try spending all day living in one of the efficiency apartment demos. Napping gets a bit odd. So does peeing in the un-plumbed toilet .

Always crazy place but the people are really nice, which helps make up for it.

Use the shortcuts, they're lifesavers.

What a zoo on the weekend ... Wow! Lucky we were just looking and getting a free bag. :) for special today...

Sign up for IKEA Family for coupons and deals

Drop a crumb trail behind you; to be sure to find your way out!

On Wednesdays, all As-Is items are 10% off.

Get the cinammon rolls! And never leave without checking the as-is section. Great deals to be found there.

Lots of chairs to sit in. ????????

Check the item number on the tag with what you're buying! I bought cushions from a box marked $1.49. Got to checkout & was charged $3.99. When I showed them the box they said the # was different!

Just remember there is cheese at the end of this rat maze...The cinnamon buns are well worth it!

Check out the all you can eat Midsummer Buffet on June 15th from 4 - 8pm. $9.99 for adults & $2.49 for kids Read more

All these food for $7.94? Love BYOF day! ????????????

Just come for the meatballs . And ribs if you are lucky.

Enter through the exit and go straight for the 50% off as is.

Like a giant play structure for adults. Lots of time can be lost here.

Skip the entrance where the escalator takes you to the showroom; enter through the exit, sneak through the self-checkout lanes and head straight to the As-Is section. Bargains!

Holy cow the baby changing room is legit

The Swedish meatballs at the cafe are a great reprieve from the madness that is ikea. A must try!

Don't get the chocolate cake . It's pudding/a lie.

Come right at opening to avoid lines and crowds

Plan on the website before. We bought everything so fast after that, not loosing the day!

If you're looking for the world-famous cinnamon buns , head downstairs toward check-out. The ones upstairs are not the genuine article.

Pick out your furniture online first to make your trip much faster.

the frozen yogurt looks like McD soft serve but tastes like cool whhhip. blaarrrfffggh.

The frozen Swedish pancakes with lingonberry preserves rock!

Seriously Ikea, when there are over 25 ppl waiting to return something you may want to have more than 2 ppl working!!