I like Ikea. Okay, no… I love Ikea. Ikea Springvale isn’t an exception, but I wish their staff were easier to find when you need help! Their stock and range is much better than at Richmond; however what says ‘available’ online is not always fully correct. I experienced this the other weekend, where my online — and phone-call — pre-check of stock levels was not without a ‘miss’. Nonetheless, the staff were accommodating and tracked down the stuff I needed… once I got a hold of them!
Damien P.
Place rating: 4 Melbourne, Australia
Ikea Springvale is dangerous place! You cannot just walk into Ikea and not walk out empty handed. The updated displays are fun and full of great ideas. The visit is not complete without a hit of meatballs. Being in a homemaker centre is handy as well. Good work Ikea.
Liam M.
Place rating: 5 Australia
IKEA Springvale — what a place. Immaculately presented — always a true joy to walk around this place and check out all the things that are available for my house-to-be. As everyone mentions — the Swedish Meatballs — pretty damn amazing for the price! Such a fun place, just wish there was one closer to the North/North East suburbs!
Andy M.
Place rating: 4 Vermont South, Australia
Great location for an Ikea as there are plenty of parking spots and lots of room to move about. Swedish Meatballs are by far the best dish at the restaurant.
Pip Y.
Place rating: 4 Australia
This new store is in a great location for those of us that live south east … so we don’t have to make the hike to Richmond anymore. This store is much larger than Richmond and therefore more items on display and more stock in the warehouse. Can recommend the restaurant — but get there early in the weekends because they always seem to be ultra busy esp. with the cheap meal deals. Best thing is that you can do a stock check on the IKEA website before you go to make sure that what you want to buy is actually there. A great place to score a cheap bargain :)
Alexander Y.
Place rating: 4 Melbourne, Australia
Swedish meatballs… the real reason people come to IKEA. Seriously, IKEA’s world famous meatballs & mash dish is the best Swedish food in town. I think like 80% of the people in the IKEA foodcourt were having meatballs when I was there. In fact, from the moment I grab a tray and start queuing, to finally putting the dirty dishes on the conveyor belt, is an experience in itself. The whole place reeks of ingenuity and practicality, and caters very well to young families. People with small kids can just grab a baby seat from the middle of the court, those with bigger kids can sit around a kids play-booth next to it. There is even a free and much bigger kid-play-area downstairs. In the past, I had to travel to Richmond for the IKEA experience, but now I’m so happy to have IKEA come to the south-eastern suburbs(where I live). Oh yeah, IKEA also sells furniture and stuff.