"IKEA is IKEA is IKEA\n\nBUT in a fist fight, Ikea Etobicoke kicks this Ikea North York's butt... in most regards. \n\nIkea North York has a better cafeteria layout if you ask me, but that's about it. \n\nThe west end Ikea is larger, better designed, offers more frequent/conveniently located shuttle services, and has a friendlier staff presence, in the aisles and at checkout. \n\nAdmittedly you can walk from Leslie station to the Ikea without the shuttle, but the return is tricky if you're done what anyone in Ikea does- shopped. \n\nAnd granted- location is key so if you must, head north. But I stronnngly \n\n\n\nRECOMMEND: Checking stock minutes before you leave. I missed out on a great floor lamp and they have no ETA for it at North York. Meanwhile, it's sitting pretty in a box in Etobicoke. Gggrrrrr :'(\n\nEXTRA TIP: Self-checkout is 15 items but who's counting. No literally, no one is counting lol. Or verifying anything. -_- \nDISCLAIMER- DO NOT PIN YOUR SHOP-LIFTING HABIT ON ME. no no no... #WaggingFinger\n\nEXTRA EXTRA TIP- NEW AT IKEA (I think)- Family Card. Don't know what it's good for yet (preferential pricing I believe) but hey, I'm not fighting them on it."^^ . "2013-09-08T00:00:00"^^ . . "0"^^ . . "3"^^ . "0"^^ . "3"^^ . .