Crate & Barrel

First time going to the twin cities Crate&Barrel
I usually go to the Soho One since its 3 floors
More to offer .
This one is actually pretty small. –and its in a mall. Don’t have a huge selection of things however YES it is EXPENSIVE. But they have amazing furniture pieces. I been looking for a slope bowl for salad. Soup and they had so many colors in which IKEA only had white .
I walked in at the right time since this week it’s 15% off any purchase :)
Overall I would stop by every now and then :)

I recently worked with Ashley S. at the Galleria Crate and Barrel to buy some furniture for my new home. I have been to this store several times for kitchen items, decorations, etc., but this was my first time making a larger purchase.
We exchanged emails several times before I came in to purchase my items, and she was very informative and proactive with getting me the information I needed. Even though I think she may be paid on commission, Ashley was not pushy at all and did not try to upsell me. I only bought a few items (and used my moving coupon), but she still made me feel like a very valued customer.
I would highly recommend this location and Ashley — I know I’ll be back when I am ready for more items!

I am not always a fan of Crate and Barrel. Frankly, it was because I used to work for Pottery Barn next door to a CB in Illinois gazillion years ago. There’s always a little rivalry between the two. Now, that I’m not all that biased anymore and purchasing things out of necessity and functionality, I just take whatever works.
I came here today, the only CB in Minnesota to look for a couch. This is a pretty sizable CB with lots of goods to offer. I was greeted right away at the front door. That was very nice. It’s always nice to be acknowledged right of the bat.
After looking at furniture and not finding anything, I grew other needs to buy something in kitchen department. I did need cup and saucer sets for eight. A staff saw me looking around and asked me if she could help. She directed me to what they had available and surprisingly, it was pretty easy for me to get paired to a set of cup and saucers I just adored. I like simple white dinnerware with no color to clash with my foods. My new set of cup and saucers was perfect.
Then, I also found some ramekins for crème brulée. So I got four of them. They had all kinds of cool ramekins and their kitchen department has really evolved from what I used to remember it.
No couch, but it was still a success. It took no time at all and though they were busy, the line to pay was swift and effortless. It was great.
It also wasn’t as pricy as people think. I thought the prices I paid for my stuff were very reasonable if not cheap. I guess it’s just depends on how much you wanted to spend. However, I believe I got the bang for my bucks. I went to PB first out of loyalty, and I rolled my eyes looking at the prices of some of items there.
Since I can’t think of something funny to write on this review. Here’s a joke. A lady walks in to a CB looking for an onion. The staff said «sorry mam, but we don’t sell onion here.» Lady insisted that she needs an onion and asked if she could check. The staff, exasperated, said to the lady. «I’ll check, but please tell me how many letter F is in onion?» The lady looked at her and said.“There’s no f in onion.” The staff answered. «That’s what I have been trying to tell you.»

It’s easy spending a couple of hundred bucks here. It’s even easier when you’re assigned a personal assistant.
Laura helped me out today and she was awesome. She not only knew where everything I needed was at but she made sure we got it all in a quick manner. She was like Flash around the store. I was out in 2 minutes flat and $ 140 later, I left with a smile.
Now where’s my coffee?

I have been fairly well obsessed with Crate & Barrel since we registered there for our wedding. Since moving to the Twin Cities three years ago, I have been delighted that there is at least a Crate & Barrel in the market but somewhat flummoxed by the fact that there’s only one and that the lone location in this market really isn’t that great.
From the outside, you’d think it would be awesome — two-​story Crate & Barrel stores are generally awesome. But every time I bother to make the trip over to Edina, I find I am generally disappointed by the selection. I more often than not wind up not finding what I’m looking for and ordering it online anyway. The entire upstairs is furniture, which is fine I guess. But I would wager that more people are there for kitchen gadgets or smaller purchases than large furniture purchases. I really wish they’d devote more space to the general day-​to-​day Crate & Barrel merchandise and increase the selection available at this store.
The staff is generally friendly but are often left offering to order whatever item I am after for me since it is not in stock in the store. This totally defeats the purpose to me, especially since I generally don’t want to make a second trip to Edina and can just as easily order the thing online to be delivered to my home from the comfort of my pajamas. That and the fact that the parking situation here can be horrendous depending on when you visit and it almost makes it not worth the hassle of going at all. A shame.

I’ve purchased many things from Crate and Barrel. The two stars is for an order placed for an item not in stock. The clerk said it would take up to two weeks. It has now been three weeks. I called and was told my item would not even arrive in their warehouse until sometime in mid Octobers. 3 more weeks away! We live in an age of Amazon Prime with fast deliveries and good order information/​status. Good store but do not have them ship anything to you. No order status, no tracking information and no more trips to C&B for me. This is why I mainly shop online.

Man… I miss having a Crate & Barrel nearby.
Yes, a lot of it is expensive. Yes, you can find most of the things online at other places. But boy howdy, I do enjoy browsing around, checking out the cool gadgets while gathering ideas and ultimately buying a bunch of stuff I technically don’t really need.
On second thought, I’m glad I don’t live near a Crate & Barrel.
+ Friendly staff
+ Fast check-​out
— Do you have to wrap *everything* in paper before putting it into the bag?
+ Great selection of housewares
+ Everything in stock
+ Cool furniture
— The furniture is fookin’ expensive, man!

Crate & Barrel is Crate & Barrel, so I don’t know how much good a review does for a particular store. It’s a brand that’s pretty consistent across the board, and pretty excellent compared to some of the other stores out there. My wife and I missed it so much since moving to Fargo last year with my job that we drove four hours to Minneapolis with visiting Crate & Barrel as our primary motivation.
I’ve got my eyes on a Marin bar cabinet– that’s going to happen. But I think my favorite find is their martini glasses for $ 5 each. I’m very particular about my glassware and have spent too much on Riedel Vinum martini glasses. $ 25-​$ 30 a glass for guests and the risk of breakage just isn’t going to fly in our household, but most other martini glasses have a cheap feel to them with a distinct seam or weld between the stem and the bowl (or they’re a tacky variation). Crate & Barrel have a nice, elegant martini glass for a decent price. I’m a fan.
If only we could have found a lowball or double Old Fashioned glass we liked as much.
Plus, this location is attached to the Galleria mall, much nicer and more fashionable than the Mall of America. With a Westin hotel and a Cheesecake Factory, PF Changs, and Chipotle all within walking distance, this area is going to be a highlight for my wife and I when we miss civilization and drive out for a visit again.

This two-​story Crate & Barrel at Galleria is as good as it gets!
There’s plenty of free surface parking. When you get inside, you’re delighted by C&B’s beautiful décor. There are well-​organized kitchenware and home décor on the first floor and furniture on the second floor. Don’t forget to check out their well laid-​out silverware that makes it easy to look and compare.

You are either a Crate and Barrel or Pottery Barn gal… And I am sooo much more of a Pottery Barn gal.
Crate and Barrel although has many products to offer, are most of the time very plain and boring. Bold colors is about as exciting as it gets. I seek products with more texture and natural colors.

I’ll just admit it – I’ve turned into one of those boring married ladies who gets pumped about an early Saturday morning trip to the Galleria so I can peruse Crate & Barrel with a nice big Starbucks latte in my hand.
I love C&B’s contemporary style and moderate prices – falling somewhere between Ikea and Room & Board. It’s a great place to buy affordable kitchen and tabletop items as well as browse their more expensive wares, like furniture and lighting. (I’m currently lusting over their Tailor Sofa with hemp fabric and nailhead trim.) As far as quality goes, I’ve been satisfied with everything I’ve purchased – mostly glassware and kitchen tools – but can’t speak to the quality or durability of their furniture.
We registered at C&B for our wedding, and would totally recommend it to anyone getting married. Customer service was great, absolutely zero issues with returns or exchanges which is super important when you’re dealing with thousands of dollars of merchandise.
Favorite C&B purchase? A 10-​piece nested glass bowl set for $ 29.95. Doesn’t seem like anything to be excited about, but it’s become one of the most useful things in my kitchen.
All in all, I’m a fan!

Crate and Barrel is not what it used to be. Everything appears to be imported from China and their reviews online should say dishonest in marketing because my bad review did not post repeatedly. In addition, went I submitted the bad review, a glowing review appeared the next day both times. This is hard to believe considering there are only 10 reviews total.

Great location in Edina near Southdale, Galleria, and all the other surrounding shopping areas.
Not too much unique to say about this up-​scale home furnishing chain store, but here’s a few things
— Connected directly to the Galleria.
— Accessible (w/​o going outside) from the Westin.
— Parking outside in front (tiny lot) or use the larger parking structure of the Galleria.

I know, I know… nothing screams of suburban life louder than Crate and Barrel… but I sort of love it! I ran into the local Crate and Barrel for a few new wine glasses at a reasonable price. I was on a time crunch, so I asked the first employee I saw for assistance, she didn’t know the answers to my questions but immediately found a coworker who could help me. The proceeding minutes were filled with a wonderful private wine glass lesson and thorough survey of the glass selection, followed by a a quick checkout with friendly helpers. The trip was wonderful and I can see why everyone loves this place and it is a regular on every wedding registry I have ever purchased off of… seriously, this might be a new addiction!

I hate myself every time I walk into a store like this, yet, I cannot resist. I love kitchen utensils, and wish that, for whatever reason, I needed to spend $ 300 on some mixer for MY kitchen! I’m sure it works really good, and cannot wait to own one day, but let’s be realistic. I am not a cook! .and it’s pretty bad!
For real though, Crate and Barrel’s stuff is great! I have tons of utensils, and baking pans and pots from here, and after having them for like 4 years or so, they still look shiny and new! I also love the packaging that you get when you buy stuff here. I just think it’s that little bit extra that puts this store over the top. I know its minuscule, but seriousely… a box. instead of a bag. but you can still get the bag too!
Personally I feel that the old Crate and Barrel that was downtown on Nicollet was much better than this little pompous store in Edina, but hey… what are you going to do? Target Owns!

For some reason I feel that the existence of certain chains in the Metro Area some how legitimizes MSP as an «important» city. I’m well aware of how superficial that sounds and is, but hey, it’s my truth and my review.
When C&B decided to move from sleazy Southdale to arrogant Galleria, I really could have cared less – I rarely shopped here anyway unless it was to buy something off a wedding registry. That is until I found out that this move was going to also bring about the first and only C&B furniture store in MN.
The new store is nice; it’s light and airy – making a fine addition to the Galleria. It’s still the same stuff, but with some dressers, beds and chairs thrown in. The stuff looks nice, but since I don’t own and C&B furniture, I can’t discuss it’s quality. All in all, I’m just happy we HAVE the furniture store.