IKEA

I think the food is good enough for the price you pay for it. The partner got the lamb shank and I got the meatballs. The meats kinda tasted like they we’re reheated. The apple pie tasted like it had been in the fridge for 3 days. My partner thinks it was made in Sweden and shipped over. This we do not know. Finally, the straw that broke the camels back was the low sugar soft drinks. This place is not for me but great for some. Although, I have had breakfast at the Adelaide store in the summer and that wasn’t too bad at all. So, maybe do breakfast but don’t bother with lunch.

I purchased a gift-​card 2 years ago (for $ 1000!) from this store and try to use it in Ikea USA. Not only the gift card didn’t work but when I called Ikea Melbourne to find out what happened, they told me I needed a receipt (that of course I didn’t keep since it’s been years) for them to even help me. I had the gift-​card number, expiration date, details on when it was purchased and they could see all of that info in their system and they still chose to not help me and keep my $ 1000 of course.
Really disappointing how a great company like Ikea would have such little empathy for its costumers. Would never recommend anybody buying a gift-​card from this specific store. They don’t have costumer support at all. You’ll lose your money if something goes wrong.

Such a convenient location, just your classic IKEA, only much much more accessible. The store itself is well laid out and the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful.
IKEA is fabulous for those living in an apartment because they have such an array of furniture and storage solutions. Also a fantastic store if you’re on a budget but don’t want to look like you are. Definitely a huge step up from a used couch on gumtree.
Plus, the Swedish meatballs are delicious.

We often buy our home wares like glasses, cuttlery, brass accesories, cushion covers and containers from IKEA.
I love it. They have such an extensive range of — everything. We picked up a great bamboo lamp and it is so unusual we are in love with it.
They have a great outdoor setting range and of course such a wide variety of storage options, perfect for those living in apartments.
Definite thumbs up from me.

4 meals at the restaurant.
4 peeps ranking.
3 at 3 stars, 1 at 4 stars.
Good value. Efficient IKEA service.

I am one of the few that actually LOVES going to Ikea and walking around the whole display area. How do you know what you ‘need’ otherwise?!
This place gets busy so my trick is to get there as soon as it opens and if you are in a rush do your research about what you want so you can go straight to the relevant sections.

Know what you want, head in — head out.
For me IKEA’s great for: storage boxes, hangers, odds and ends like plant pots, open shelving units that you can adapt to store records, clothes hangers, etc.
Top tip: Google now has a ‘popular times’ segment when you search for a business that when Alphabet (?) has enough peoples location data to accumulate this info shows you the busy/​quiet times. I’ll save you the effort of looking — avoid on Saturday and Sunday between 11am and 4pm.
The pick up area just across Victoria Street is open until 10pm 7 days a week so there’s no need to go here during peak times…

Just like any other Ikea in the world !

Great stuff and lots of options for your house. What I like more about this place is that there is zero pressure from the staff for you to buy anything. The food is incredibly affordable as well. Enjoy!

I’m not an Ikea devotee by any stretch, but sometimes it’s a necessary evil, and can be interesting experience if you like to see couples squabbling in the aisles and guys fighting over car parks in the docking bays. (Literally, last time I was there two guys ‘chested’ each other over a spot.)
I didn’t even realise Ikea did food until recently when I turned up at 9.30am and found the store didn’t open until 10am. What to do? Thankfully signs were up everywhere funnelling you into the cafeteria where a $ 3.50 breakfast was waiting for me. It was about what you’d expect — eggs were at least not sloppy like they usually are out of most bain maries, but they did need about ten sachets of pepper. For $ 3.50 though, should I ever find myself at Ikea mistakenly too early, I’d probably eat it again.

Good ol IKEA!
sometimes though I am not here for furniture at all!
I’m here for the soft serves!!!

It says something, not necessarily something bad, that the best option many of us have for furniture is the swedish behemoth Ikea. Sweden is a weird country. Known for most of its history for its vikings and dour protestants (not at the same time), its modern history is stranger. The most important prize in many academic disciplines is the Nobel prize. The eponymous swede was best known in his life for inventing dynamite and every year an ironic peace prize is given in his name. This is a country known equally for volvos and democratic socialism. For Bergman and death metal. It is no surprise then that Ikea, or rather a visit to Ikea, is such a strange event for many of us.
At some point during the experience we find ourselves in a post-​bauhaus maze. If you are like me, and why should you be, you will enter the maze expectant and hopeful only to find confusion and despair at some point in the heart of the labyrinth when you realise that you are trapped. More marriages have been ruined in this place, but we return for some reason. The reason is surely that there is simply no other one-​stop shop for cheapish furniture and home goods. At least not that I have found.
There are drawbacks though. The prices are too high. Ikea furniture is not horrible, but it is not very high quality precisely so that it can be uniform and cheap. At these prices, though, it loses its appeal. Further, the delivery costs are very high. Most people drive so that may not be an issue. Overall it says something about the lack of reasonable choices in the market that virtually every flat in Melbourne is done up in Ikea. If you must go, have a stiff drink before hand and approach it like you would a vision quest. You will learn something about yourself in that soulless abyss. Maybe something good, maybe something bad. The swedes have unintentionally done us a favour by providing an opportunity for a mettle testing ordeal.

Ahhhh, let me reminisce for a sec of those days when mom and dad and kids would go out to a department store, or to the supermarket, and have a nice time shopping and enjoying «family time,» like any wholesome, civilized family regularly use to do…
[Flash-​forward to the present…]
It appears IKEA is IKEA is IKEA, wherever I’ve been: Burbank, CA; Atlanta, GA; Sunrise, FL; and now, Melbourne, VIC… All (essentially) the same set-​ups, all (essentially) the same products; all (essentially) the same throngs of families on the weekends… I suppose there’s something comforting in that homogeny, coming from America to Australia. Alas, what I wasn’t expecting Down Under was the same — not «essentially,» but THE SAME! — unruly families asunder, consisting of the oblivious and frazzled mum (that’s Down Under for «mom»), the self-​involved (and sometimes embarrassed) dad on his cellphone (natch), and two de rigueur unruly kids (nearly always boy and girl, of course), running the gamut, pell-​mell (sometimes with unattended carts), bumping into people, screaming or crying at the top of their lungs, without an iota of consideration or discipline within arm’s reach!!! Egads!!! My God, this world has become Americanized, even this far in the Southern Hemisphere!!!
We couldn’t get out of there fast enough, I tell you!!!
Okay, other than that, IKEA’s products, too, can run the gamut from tacky and cheap, to clever, modern and functional. Overall, for the average working-​class family, single man or woman, and/​or partnerships (gay and lesbian couples love it here, too, on weekends!), prices are relatively reasonable, and one can always find something worth purchasing. As it is with every IKEA I’ve been to, 4-​stars for overall merchandise; 2-​stars for rampaging ragamuffins and harried housewives… Bloop! :P
[PS to my Mom and Dad: Thanks for raising me with discipline and consideration!!! LOL!] :D

It’s hard not to like ikea. It fits every budget, has lots of different products to inspire even the most inept of interior designers, & they have a café that sells cheap grub (though the quality at times is a little questionable).

I could easily decorate my entire house with Ikea products. I love everything from the display rooms to the marketplace and even the little sale section at the end.
But let’s be honest it wouldn’t be a trip to Ikea without a $ 1 hot dog!!! That’s what it’s all about… along with funky, functional and affordable housewares!

Where else can you go to buy good quality housewares and furniture at an amazing price? I am always chuckling with the names assigned to each of the products — kinda keeps the monotony of searching for products (I may not find interesting).
I must say though, your dollar goes far and if you are smart, you will come in hungry and indulge on some of those Swedish meat balls and mash and gravy —- wow! Awesome comfort food.

well with 16 other reviews, it almost didn’t seem worthwhile writing a review but… I noticed that hardly anyone every mentions the café!
The café is on your right as you make it to the top of the stairs (through the shortcut) or just before you head downstair after you have completed your lap of the top floor.
Why the café?
* Free Wifi
* 6 recharging points for anything you care to recharge
* Cheap food! I mean really cheep!
* Good tasting food. Now this is a big call, Melbourne has a lot of great cafes but given the price, this is really quite good food!
* Normal sized portions. If you want a big breakfast that is just tooo big to eat, then this is not for you but considering breakfast is just $ 3, just get two!
* Test drive all the Ikea things! All the furniture and utensils are just Ikea so it you like them, go buy them on your way out!
The only downside is that you Ikea Family card doesn’t seem to get you any discounts on weekends anymore.
Anyway, I like the café, and I am sure you will to!

After having lived in Sweden I love coming here for the pure nostalgia.
Nothing more relaxing then walking through the aisles of IKEA with the rest of Richmond as I attempt to not trample someone’s kids who are running free all over the place.
Make sure you get to the café early on a Saturday so you can get a awesome «clog my arteries» breakfast! Coffee is good too.
I had the pleasure of listening to a man complain about the food, then order 2 kids sized breakfasts for himself. Thumbs up to you mate.
This place is as close to home I will ever get, thanks for reading.

I like IKEA stores and products — they have everything; they are well designed; massive range; helpful staff; inexpensive. OK, so some assembly is required — as an engineer, I never met an Allen key I didn’t like.
There are a few downsides to the Richmond store however (mainly due to its popularity). Parking can be difficult; getting through the check out queues can take as long as picking and finding the items; the car pickup queue can take as long again. Basically, if it is a busy time, expect to be there awhile.
Something to watch is that their computer stock system is complete rubbish. The website is only a guide as to what might be physically available; the in-​store system is no better; the only way to be sure is to look on the shelf. Given that everything (and I mean — everything) is bar-​coded, I do not understand why they don’t have better stock tracking.

This is without a doubt one of the largest Ikea stores I have ever been to and I have to hand it to them… I’m impressed.
Reason #1:
The store layout is really clever. There’s a little footpath with arrows that you follow in a circle that takes you to all the different «rooms» of the house so you can pretty much have a look at everything they have on stock and take your pick.
Reason #2:
Delicious food! I wasn’t expecting that one but the Swedish Meatballs w/​Mashed Potatoes & Gravy was thoroughly satisfying.
Reason #3:
Cute room displays of sample designs!
Reason #4:
Convenient location!
The prices are pretty moderate, although there are some things that are questionable. However, since it’s so mass-​produced the quality probably isn’t amazing. Ikea’s fun, but not really a good solution for a permanent, impressive home.