Ollie's Bargain Outlet, Ithaca NY

Aldi's is to Tops as Ollie's is to Walmart. You can get some good deals here but might cost you in quality. Be selective, their rugs are the most reasonable offering!

What's not to love. And this location had lots of inventory and was very organized and clean

Unless you're going there for specific sale items, prices are rarely a bargain. Often difficult to find items in a crowded environment with little or no help from staff other than cashiers.

I received a 15% off coupon I my email. I searched for coupons before I went in. Pulled it up, & it was May 12th. I have not been to Ollies or anywhere for several weeks. And it wouldn't scan & be accepted. It said it already had been used. I had not used it. I paid for my items & left.
Gail Noel

It was nice seem to have a lot of stuff looks like a great place to find beds and carpet, essentials for your home and snacks for a day out or just around the house.

It's more of a treasure hunt than going to a real store as some areas have products just thrown together. Half of the products are bargain priced while the rest seems to be at the original prices.

What does Ollie's carry? A little bit of this, a little bit of that.

That's both a strength and a weakness. If Ollie's has what you want, you can often get it at a good price. But how do you know if they have it? You don't unless you visit and cruise the aisles AND remember what you saw.

I bought a nice, glass-topped outdoor table there when the previous one broke. Nice price. I've found some inexpensive kitchen/bar towels there, too.

On the other hand, while there might an organization to the merchandise, the haphazardly-laid-out displays and aisles don't make that organization obvious. Ask an employee? What employee.beyond the cashiers, that is?

I've often found good used books at book sales bearing an Ollie's pricing sticker.but never saw any books worth buying *AT* Ollie's. Go Figure.

Called this store to ask if they had Tchibo Coffee. Even spelled it out for the unfriendly person on the phone to make sure that she would look for the right one, she was gone for a minute, than ensured me that it was available at this store. Drove to this store for 1 hour! (with the intention to buy 10 packages) Just so they could tell me that they dont have it. NO WORDS!

I really enjoy shopping there the staff is fantastic! And the manager Ty couldn't be friendlier! So many times you going to a store like this and people just hate their job which is usually a direct relation to who they're working for. Give that man a raise!

I only gave it a 3 star because of the size of the store and the selection. In Elmira NY there is an Ollie's that is twice the size and has far more to choose from. The isles aren't as cramped. They just have so much more to actually shop for. Also it is so much easier to get into as far as location. In Ithaca it is back behind another store and is rather difficult to get to if there is traffic and you have never been there before.

Great deals on literally anything. There’s brand name stuff like brownie brittle and yankee candle. I got a box of chocolate pretzels for $3.99 and a 19oz yankee candle for $8. I will definitely be visiting again!

Great selections and amazing prices. Got brand new books and used book prices. Huge book section. The snack and food section is overflowing with variety.

Great deal and selection on children's books. However, the place is so overloaded it's hard to get around and is overwhelming.
Had a cashier in training. As a former HR manager, better to let her go sooner rather than later. The person training her was very good and incredibly patient.

They have very good offers, you have to be aware of the products they have because they don't always have the same ones, but the offers are very good