Ikea Coquitlam

This location has been out of mac and cheese for several weeks, which is quite disappointing. I’m surprised they don’t inform customers earlier in line and only mention it at the end when you’re about to order. Since they were out, I decided to order several sides of meatballs instead, as my kids enjoy those. What really frustrated me was when a staff member rushed from the kitchen to the cashier to emphasize that I had multiple orders of meatballs. I felt treated like a common thief, as if I might take the meatballs without paying. They’re only $2.50 per side, so it’s not going to put a dent in my wallet. Overall, this is a poor experience, IKEA.

This place was merely average. I found it somewhat disappointing compared to other IKEAs. There wasn't a lot of stock available, and the store layout made that quite apparent. On the positive side, the staff were friendly and helpful, which was definitely a plus. I hope it improves in the future once they restock.

The atmosphere is calm in the early evening, although the layout tends to confuse me. Nevertheless, they offer an excellent variety of home goods.

Value for Money: 5/5 – You really can't ask for much more from IKEA's restaurant or café. The veggie hot dogs were tasty, and the coffee was served hot and surprisingly good, especially considering it’s not a specialized coffee shop or roaster. The only drawback I noticed was the frozen yogurt; it tasted more like a standard vanilla cone. I didn't mind it, but a friend of mine, who really loves frozen yogurt, was quite disappointed.

I consistently enjoy a clean and friendly experience at this location. The food is fresh, and the staff effectively handles the flow of customers. Although it may appear busy, it never feels overcrowded, if you catch my drift. And you absolutely have to try those meatballs!