IKEA Restaurant and Cafe

The food is no nonsense and a little on the bland side but the price point makes me giggle — 99 cents for breakfast, a salmon dish for a few dollars — how can you go wrong? The cinnamon rolls aren’t Ann Satherish but once again, it’s IKEA. You can apply this same mindset to the furniture, no nonsense, economical for what you get and pay for. Back to the food, the meatballs aren’t too bad and I do like the lingonberry spread.
I can’t think of any other in-​store restaurant that even comes close. If you can think of one, please let me know.

Most people eat here because they happen to be shopping and they smelled something good. Some people realize what great values exist here, so they make it a point to stop by even when they’re not interested in buy furniture.
My profile photo is from the annual crayfish party.
I don’t know if I should be proud or embarrassed (I’m not embarrassed), to admit that I’ve eaten most of this menu.
The last time here, I had the lox plate with veggies and it is my new crave. The salmon was so flavorful and the portion was generous. It was under $ 6, so a total steal!
The kids usually get the chicken fingers or meatballs, both flavorful and filling. The desserts are delicious as well, my favorite being the tårta blåbär, or the blueberry tart, when it’s available (it is sold frozen in the maket!).
Once in a while, there’s a deal where if you spend $ 100 in IKEA goods, you’re entire meal check will be deducted from your bill. Check the website for eligible weekends. We’ve taken advantage of this and even treated family for lunch!
Listen, if you’re going to IKEA to look or to buy, make it an event! Take a break from the shopping, and get a cheap and delicious meal!

I can’t tell if my memory of how good the IKEA cafeteria food was is off or if the quality has gone down. It could be a little of both; nonetheless, I enjoyed dinner here, though the meatballs were not as satisfying as they once were.
We tried both the original meatballs and the chicken meatballs. We thought the original were better. The veggies were what you’d probably imagine, but the salmon was much better than I expected.
Their desserts are crazy good. I absolutely loved the Cheesecake, though I wish they’d still had more of the marzipan that day. My Husband was a fan of the Chocolate Cake, but it came off as incredibly bitter after the lingonberry sauce and fruit juice. After the other sugary substances wore off, it tasted really sweet.
2 adults with 3 entrées, sides, desserts and drinks spent under $ 30. That’s hard to beat these days, and you’ll need sustenance after an epic IKEA trip.

I like coming to Ikea specially making a stop by the food court when im hungry, they have quite a little bit here, 4 stars because staff could be faster when serving, lines get really backed up specially when cashing out, food here is not bad for IKea food, area is well clean kept and staff is friendly, desert is yummy my tummy. is you stop by Ikea stop by the food court.

The salmon was fishy/​unfresh tasting and hard to choke down. Also, I found the side of lingonberry to be bitter and disgusting. To be fair, I assume it’s just not a taste that I’m accustomed to. Veggie medallion (kind of a stepped-​up, superior hash brown) was absolutely delicious. I could eat those day and night.
Their Swedish meatballs weren’t bad, but the gravy was too salty for me. Same with the sauce on the salmon. The cafeteria is very clean though. Also, prices are affordable.

This restaurant is conveniently located in the store. The food is a lot like the furniture they sell: cheap, Swedish inspired, mass produced, and poor to acceptable quality.
They do offer wine and beer also but chances are if you are here you drove so not the best idea, and when you get home you’ll need a clear head to assemble their stuff. HaHa

The things u need are easy to grab and go and load off. But beware when getting huge bulk items. Just bought a pull out couch

Love this place!
Only reason I give 4 stars and not 5 is because it can be a bit overwhelming and crowded. But that my own issue and not a negative on the store. I’d probably find it easier to navigate if it weren’t so crowded.
Customer service is awesome! Really helpful & easy.
FYI — delivery charges are about 3−4x more expensive if ordering online than if you go into the store.
Shockingly, their restaurant has vegan options! Besides the vegetarian meatballs (not sure if vegan but I love that they’re offering this option), they now offer a veggie wrap that IS vegan. AND they do not do their potatoes in the same fryer as the chicken fingers or other meat items. So I was a happy girl.
We purchased a sofa from here as a simple studio sofa till we bought a house. But after we bought our house, we purchased sofas at higher end stores. We still kept the ektorp ikea sofa in the guest room. 10yrs later, we’re getting rid of our higher end stir sofas and still keeping the ikea one. It’s the most comfy sofa we have after all this time.
Tons of accessories. It’s so much that it can be overwhelming. But I could easily spend an entire day walking.
My only suggestion — offer almond milk in the café as an alternative to half and half. I would have REALLY loved a coffee while walking around.

nice place to eat and chill after shopping in IKEA! Food are cheap and its a good place for kids!

What better way to spend a day at IKEA than eat at the restaurant where your food is free with a $ 100+ purchase?
The dining process is a bit strange to the newcomer, but it’s essentially a cafeteria style process. You park your cart outside of the dining area, grab a cart and put some trays on it, look at the overhead signs, and line up under the sign which indicates which meal you want. Surrounding you are additional options like bottles of milk, sparkling pear/​apple juice, Naked juice, and much more. (For adults, beer and wine!) It’s kept very clean and there are a lot of options/​combos to choose from. When you get all the food you want, step into one of the cashier lines, grab some IKEA utensils and silverware, pay, and find a table to dine at. Don’t forget to grab dessert! All the food is arranged neatly and tastes pretty good for such low prices. If you like it, the same foods/​ingredients are sold on the first floor grocery area, including the meatballs, sauces, lingonberry jams, drinks, desserts, and even salmon! It’s nice that IKEA lets you test their silverware and food items so you know what you’re buying. The grocery area also has a little café that offers 50 cent hot dogs, froyo, and cinnamon rolls. When you’re done eating, you clean up after yourself, and proceed to continue shopping all in the same building! Surprisingly, the self clean up works on the honor system and people are really good about it because the dining area is quite clean.
I’d give IKEA’s restaurant five stars, but the lines can become hectic and confusing with crowds, and there isn’t any order to it. This can get a bit annoying at times, which until fixed, perhaps with the addition of line making posts, deducts a star.
Cool note: IKEA has holiday celebrations like the Midsummer Smörgåsbord, which is an all you can eat buffet event and it has games and raffles for children. Something fun to attend if you have time!

Whenever I’m at IKEA and my friends don’t know where I’ve wandered off to, they know to find me in the food court. I really wish there was a store in the city — or just the food court, lol. I am obsessed with their Swedish meatballs and lingonberry jelly. They’re so addictive and cheap for a whole plate which come with mashed potatoes! Near the exits, you’ll find a refrigerated area where you can purchase frozen meatballs, lingonberry jelly and whole mess of other items to take home. Don’t forget about the 2 for $ 1 hotdogs, ice cream and cinnamon rolls on your way out as well!
Oh and they’ve got a pretty good selection of cheap home furnishings too.

We came here about a week or two ago. We ordered the lemon salmon, lox, meatballs and panini.
The meatballs had a strangely smooth texture. I don’t know if that’s a good thing or a bad thing. I liked the salmon just because I like salmon. The panini wasn’t very good. I mean I don’t know what you can expect eating at Ikea. It’s cafeteria style.
They offer a Swedish dinner for Christmas! That’s pretty interesting.

Don’t come expecting fine dining… this is Ikea after all. But while the cuisine is simple and cheap, it’s pretty tasty! Especially for the price. You really can’t go wrong with the meatballs. I get them every time. And you can buy them frozen downstairs at the exit. Just don’t look at the nutrition facts! You’ll realize that not only did you buy a lot of IKEA crap you didn’t need, but you also engorged on way too much fat. Worth it!
Oh and the hotdogs, cinnamon buns, and froyo is downstairs at the exit if you’re in the mood for those.

I can only comment on the 99 cent breakfast at IKEA + free coffee before 10 am. I really don’t think you can go wrong! Sure, the lines to check out can be long at times, but you can’t get half an Egg McMuffin for that price! A couple strips of thin bacon, a scoop of scrambled eggs, and a scoop of home fried potatoes for less than $ 1? Yes, please! Is it the best breakfast ever? No. Is it the best breakfast for $ 0.99? Yes! And the free coffee before 10 am seals the deal!
For those of you who want more carbs and have some money to splurge, they have a breakfast platter that includes all of the above plus French toast, sausages, and Swedish pancakes for $ 2.99.
You do have to bus your table though, which is totally fine for me.

Is it cliché to want to say I really like the meatballs at Ikea? I mean EVERYONE talks about them and a lot of people have tried them. But, I do have a love hate relationship with them.
Love, because aside from the fact they just taste so damn good, I really like the gravy and berry sauce (ooh yeah) served with them. I wouldn’t suggest heading for the meatballs 15 minutes to close, because they can be a bit tired and overcooked. The mashed potatoes tasted different… better…this time around. Perhaps I was starving, but I could actually see potato skins in there.
Hate, because a regular order can be shared, and I usually end up eating only a few after my son gets to them. But there’s always the chicken!
If you haven’t discovered the french fries and chicken yet, the fries are honestly some of my favorite. They are crispy and flavorful. Up there on my top french fry favorite list (which I should start btw).
Family of four for $ 15 or less. Full-​size (regular) order of chicken and fries plus one meatball plate, two milks, and typically my husband gets veggies. Of course we share everything at our table, including the fountain drink (free refills!).
It’s not a fancy restaurant, but it’s sure a great place to eat cheap and not feel like you got ripped off.
If you don’t have the patience to wait or the upstairs café is closed, the main floor pantry and café has killer deals on hot dogs and pizza for the kiddos. The catch is that you’ll most likely have to stand to eat them. Literally only four or five tables. Some don’t even have chairs.
Don’t miss out on the chocolate bars here. Just don’t!

When people say «never settle for less’ I just can’t help but roll my eyes. Motivational propaganda.
Sure, there’s nothing wrong with seeing your value and wanting to make the most of it, but let’s all be realistic here– not every day can crepes and crème brûlée. Some days are gonna be microwaved day-​old coffee and some days are 99 cent breakfast and lingonberry drink from Ikea Café and ya know what? I rather like those days and I’m not ashamed to admit it.
The deal is pretty good here. If you sign up for the totally free Ikea family card (like a Jewel or Dominicks reward card) you get free coffee and tea in the 3^rd floor café and if you come to Ikea knowing you’re going to spend over $ 100, you might as well grab your family and haul ass to the cafeteria line where they serve breakfast, lunch and dinner because when you check out with your Ikea goods, they’ll deduct your entire meal receipt from your goods receipt. The food really isn’t bad. It’s Market Day. Seriously, I’ll bet Ikea foods and Market day foods come from the same magical frozen and dry goods food factory… or at least the french toast sticks do. I’ll warn you that if you’re going for broke at the café because you want to get your money’s worth knowing you’ll be dropping a Benji on affordable, mid-​quality, assembly-​required goods– Good luck. My party of two ate our hearts out and total came to $ 5.22. I don’t know how it’s so cheap. It’s gotta be like 85% sawdust at that price, but I swear to god, it tastes just as good as something that’s only 15% sawdust.
My advice is to fill up on the pre-​packaged goods at the café. Some of the stuff they sell at the lower level food is available in third floor café– the bottle beverages that look like juice or soda but you just don’t know because Ikea gives the oh-​so descriptive title of ‘drink’ and the Ikea brand chocolate bars as well as the rolls of cookies are all up for grabs to add to your soon-​to-​be-​free meal. I don’t know if it’s kosher to leave the restaurant and café area with food you purchased in there and fully intend on bootlegging home, but just bring a big purse and it should be all good.
One last notable is that you get to eat off some of Ikea’s finest wares, so if you wanted to know what their coffee mug or silverware felt like in active, you can test drive it all here.

If you’re in IKEA already, this is a decent place to grab a quick bite. The food is tolerable, but I would not choose to come here if given a choice. My wife and toddler love the meatballs, but the mashed potatoes taste like they come from a box, and the rest of the food is no better, while some of it, including the desserts and soups, are pretty bad.
I’d never suggest someone visit IKEA specifically to eat, even though my family seems to want to do just that on a regular basis.

Deliciously cheap breakfast? Why yes, please.
Where else can you go to have scrambled eggs, bacon and sauteed breakfast potatoes for 99 cents?!
Also, if you sign up for one of their free IKEA Family Cards (from any of the kiosks throughout the place) then you get a free cup of coffee each time you stop by, which, is awesome.
If you ever find yourself in the area before 11, make sure you peruse the breakfast options. It’s cheap, delicious and filling. I added on a dollar to my meal, and the french toast sticks were definitely worth it. (For only $ 1.99!)
They have other food deals on Mondays through Thursday — they’re listed here:
Also, as I’m sure everyone else has posted about — their Swedish Meatball plate is super yummy. Especially when you toss on an extra 10 meatballs for $ 1!
I’ll be back.

Anthony M. covered pretty much all of what the Ikea Restaurant & Café is all about. It’s good food at an amazing deal and offers a great break after trekking through three stories of furniture and home goods.
Their meatball meal deal is just $ 3.99 and the portion is huge, comes with Swedish Meatballs, mashed potatoes, lingonberries and a bowl of soup. The portion was so big that two of us shared the 15 meatballs & sides for dinner. Yes you read that right… Dinner for 2 for $ 4!!! Does it get any better than that? My friend was so impressed he vowed we are going to go just for dinner more often (haha we’ll see about that).
Downstairs on the checkout floor, you can get 2 hot dogs for $ 1 or 2 hot dogs, chips and a drink for $ 2! The hot dogs aren’t as big or as tasty as the great deal down the street at Costco but it’s still a good deal. Frozen yogurt is just $ 1 downstairs and a good sized cone! I think they only have vanilla though, wah wah.
Sign up for Ikea’s new Family program and you get a free yogurt PLUS free coffee every time you go to Ikea at the Restaurant! Score!

This is probably one of the best deals for food you can find in a store next to the Costco Hot dog. Everything in here is so cheap but they only advantage that this place has is wine and beer. Nothing like a little beer to help me with my furniture choice.
The restaurant is located on the 3^rd floor and has every kind of comfort food you could want. Roast Chicken, Ribs, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese and lets not forget the Swedish meatballs too. I have eaten here two times and both times it was good.
The first time we ate hear it was for free. If we bought over a $ 100 in merchandise we could eat as much as we wanted to for free. This actually got us into the Restaurant because I do not think I would have ever eaten here. We loaded our trays full of food and drink… honestly it was too much food for us to carry and then when we checked out the guy was like $ 24. I looked at him and thought he was crazy… maybe he missed a few of our items but no everything here is so cheap.
I did enjoy the Swedish meatballs… it just feels like comfort plus I would not know how to make these myself. Check there calender for the free days with $ 100 purchase. There are 6 weekends that they usually host this deal.
Recently I had a hungry little child with me as I was shopping and decided to grab her a kids meal and was so surprised to get a chicken finger meal with fries and milk for only $ 2.49. The two chicken fingers were so big that my little one gave me half of one because she could not finish it. I did not get any food but did get a Sam Adams for like $ 3. This was the cheapest Daddy/​Daughter Lunch ever… in fact I was thinking about getting a second beer.
The food is served cafeteria style. The employees are very helpful but it seems to be a little disorganized on the customer side. The employees will get and serve you anything you ask for but I usually have no idea what I am ordering. I wish that the menu was a little more helpful on telling me what sides come with an entrée or if I could just get the meat without the side and what the price would be. This is about the only confusion I have when trying to get my food. The deserts are easy to grab because they live on an island in the middle.
They also have weekly specials here too: Monday Morning is free breakfast, Monday Lunch/​Dinner is 99 cents, Tuesday kids eat free, Wednesday is a $ 6.99 rib dinner and Thursday is a $ 1.99 chicken dinner. If I lived next door to the IKEA restaurant, I know where I would be eating breakfast every Monday. These are some amazing deals. In fact, the breakfast is only 99 cents on the other days… so I might eat here everyday until I got sick of eggs, bacon and potatoes.
This review is for the location on the 3^rd floor. There is also a small café on the 1^st floor where you check-​out. I have not eaten down here. I did notice some great deals on hot dogs and soft serve yogurt. So next time you are shopping do not let a hungry stomach influence a bad shopping choice… take a break and order some food to settle your stomach so you make a rational choice.