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IKEA Restaurant

3.5 (454 reviews)
Open • 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Updated 3 weeks ago

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Casual
Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Good for groups

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Swedish meatball plate
Kim S.

There was no one in line. We made it through the café style servive very quickly. Swedish meatball plate and Stockholm salad were both very good. Seating was plentiful and we had a view. We both loved the sparkling pear drink

Swedish meatballs - 12 Piece entrée, 11.49 Served with Mashed Potatoes, Peas, Gravy and Lingonberry Jam
Gina G.

I hadn't been to IKEA in ages, but we decided it would be a fun trip for the whole family to grab inspo and of course also stop at the restaurant for a yummy, cost-friendly, comforting, and quick/fast-paced meal. We ordered the classic Swedish meatballs (12 Piece) entrée for 11.49 ~ Served with Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Peas and Lingonberry Jam. Oh! And the soup of the day (mushroom). There's also near checkout downstairs a Swedish Bistro with pizza, hot dogs, ice cream, and a dry goods/frozen section to pickup any additional items before checkout. Large open space for sitting/enjoying mid-shopping experience, and high chairs for the littles. I noticed they have these really cool food carts to place your items in, and people were ordering all sorts of items including salads, sandwiches, and desserts. They don't serve alcohol, but their Lingonberry juice is delicious. All in all, it does the job in a unique way, solidifying the IKEA trip with a bow. The froyo upon exiting the store is a cool treat, and everyone is just so friendly. We will def do it again next time we're in Emeryville!

Benny H.

Like this place. Has a decent view and really good prices for a Bay Area place. In the land of everyone trying to rip you off, this place does it right. The Swedish meatballs are fantastic and pretty much all of their food including that berry drink. The food tastes like a nice home cooked people so expect that. The area could be a little cleaner, but overall a nice little spot.

Strawberry swirl ice cream cone
Sarah T.

It was a warm day and frozen treat was deserved. We stopped by IKEA in Emeryville to grab the $1.75 ice cream cone. The first floor area had way less people and ordering was by kiosk. It was quick to order and quick to get our order. I think it was less than 5 min total. There were chairs set up nearby to sit and enjoy the treat. The strawberry part of the swirl was watered down because it was more icy than ice cream. I think I'll stick with the original cone next time.

fries
Raymond L.

Their supplers must be different at all ikea's . The fries are much better at this location. These are the fries I know and love, crunchy on the outside and creamy in the middle. Either that or the people pay more attention to simple items like fries, Either way these fries are a vast improvement from the ones I got at another Ikea location.

Sorry, I had already eaten into my cod, peas and mashed potato before taking this picture.
Ma L.

I came on Saturday for an early dinner. The place was packed and we had a decent and orderly line going. The place is well lit and clean, and the vibe is active and bustling. There's a wide variety of Swedish-inspired food choices from warm meals to cold dishes, desserts, drinks to bars of chocolates, cookies, and other Swedish goodies. I ordered the garlic cod with peas and very flavorful mashed potatoes. It tasted really good.

Dining area
Lily S.

The IKEA restaurant is located on the 2nd floor near the kids bedroom area. It's cafeteria style. The line starts with 2 windows of their desserts (not fair!) It was tempting, but we opted for a tin of gingerbread cookies on display next to the line. They serve inexpensive hot meals that actually tastes good. The dining room is self-seating. It's very spacious, but does get crowded on weekends. What we had: + Swedish meatballs meal - this is their most famous meal. The meatballs are super tender, served with mashed potatoes and veggies. The lingonberry jam goes so well with the meatballs and gravy. + Salsa Verde chicken - doesn't sound very Swedish, but it was quite good. The chicken fell off the bones. It's served with rice and beans and plantains. + Gingerbread cookies in round tin - These are heart-shaped, thin, crispy and so addicting. So good, it was hard to stop. There are plant-based versions of most meals (including their meatballs). Good, inexpensive food that even the kids enjoyed.

Amy Y.

I didn't realize that this was a popular spot, especially during the weekend in the morning time. I came on a weekend and there was so many people mind trying to get the breakfast. Overall, breakfast prices were reasonable. Their chicken strip combo did increase. It comes with fries and a drink and it's $13.99 which is pretty expensive. They also have a few new additions and the dessert section as well as some new menu items. Overall, I feel like the food wasn't as good as before. They also eliminated quite a few of their kids meal menus.

Cafe
Sherprina L.

Always loved this location, staff super friendly and helpful. Showroom is neat and clean. There's a coffee machine in which i enjoy getting a fresh cup of Americano. It can also dispense a cappuccino or a double.

Menu (August 2024)
Harvey K.

I have been a loyal IKEA customer for years, but shame to say I have never eaten at their restaurant. That finally changed on 08/10/2024 when my family and I stopped by to have lunch here. This place totally reminded me of a college cafeteria, with lots of tables and foot traffic. It's always crowded, and our visit was no exception. At around 2:15pm, it was almost completely full. Fortunately, my brother spotted an open table and grabbed it quickly. After asking what my family wanted, I proceeded to the food line. It was long but moved swiftly. I ended getting four items - Swedish meatballs, salmon plate, pulled pork sandwich, and Stockholm salad. The total was a reasonable $43. We all thought the food was good. My mom is a light eater and she really enjoyed the salmon plate. My brother and I shared the rest and we liked them as well. My interaction with the staff was good. They were friendly and helpful. We will definitely eat here again next time we shop at IKEA!

Small breakfast - $2.49
Jane L.

Surprisingly decent breakfast. I wasn't expecting much considering it costs $2.49 but it was actually pretty tasty. Potatoes had the best texture out of the three. Fuels you up properly for shopping in the IKEA maze.

Small breakfast
Janet T.

I came here to claim my free breakfast and coffee in celebration of IKEA's 40th anniversary! I enjoy coming here and eating here. The price is right! Service is not bad. Lots seating space and friendly for family.

Sylvia K.

We love stopping by for the food after shopping at IKEA. The meatball is a must. The Mac & cheese can skip!

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Sanaa Cafe - Chia, Chai, and Dubai chocolate

Sanaa Cafe

4.5(179 reviews)
1.6 mi•Temescal, North Oakland
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Discovered a new Mediterranean Cafe that carries variety of drinks, sweets and savories…read more Located at the corner of 48th St and Telegraph Ave in Downtown Oakland; Sana'a Cafe has a cozy vibe where one can hang out and chill. The interior makes one feel that you are in a high end cafe with its beautiful decor. Some many items to choose from, the person taking my order was very helpful in explaining the different kinds of drinks and pastries. Ordered the Ginger Honey Jobani as a hot drink, Biscoff Milkcake, Honeycomb, and a Beef Fatayer. There were several kinds of milkcakes which would have the texture like a tres leches cake. The Honeycomb had pockets of cream cheese and was drizzles with honey. The Meat Fatayer is like an empanada. The food and drink were very tasty. Highly recommend to stop by Sanaa Cafe and experience it. Their website shows more cafe openings in the future!

I would first off like to start off by saying that the staff were exceptional. they were so helpful…read morein helping me with deciding on what drink I wanted. Suggested great recommendations. they had told me this is not the first sana'a cafe -- there are 10 other locations around the bay. this cafe, in particular, is great for work or even to sit down and sip some coffee. it is spacious -- with great amount of sunlight. when you go at golden hour -- its perfection. although the cafe is great, my chai wasn't so much. it lacked in flavor and wasn't iced the way I would prefer it to be. but I'd still definitely give this place a try again -- maybe a coffee this time around, haha.

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4.1(111 reviews)
1.3 mi•North Oakland
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I had some down time between an afternoon meeting and dinner, so I looked on Yelp for a cafe to…read morework in with wifi and lunch because I hadn't eaten yet. MLK Cafe was perfectly located and exactly what I needed. I've never had Eritrean food before, so I was pretty excited. I ordered the foul meseleh ($13) from the breakfast menu (available all day though I had to ask for it), which was a bean-based dish, and chai. It kind of reminded me of shakshuka in terms of spices but the beans almost tasted meaty. I liked it so much that I brought it home, and my partner said it tasted like refried beans (though he did have them cold). The crusty warm bread was perfect for dipping, and I ended up not being able to finish it. The chai was pretty milky; there was a tea bag and the spices weren't very strong. Then again, I'm used to Indian chais. I would pass on the chai. There was basically no one else there on a Friday afternoon during off-peak hours. It was dimly lit and kind of chilly because the door was left open, so it wasn't the most comfortable cafe ambiance. The wifi did work well though and I would come back to try more Eritrean and Ethiopian food.

Tried this place on a whim since this area of oakland is highly known for their Ethiopian cuisine…read more It was surprising to find a local spot though serving breakfast. That's what really drew us in. Very tasty breakfast, got the injera breakfast plate filled with lots of spices, tomato flavor and tang from the bread. Super addicting if you love those flavors. Very thankful to be given a side of yogurt to help cool the heat down. Definitely would order this again, but maybe add my own mix-ins like an egg or more protein since it's very carb heavy. Inside wise, you can watch two tv's playing sports, our waitress/cashier was very kind, and it appeared like many locals hanging out. Only thing is their menu prices are out of date. About $13 plus tax per plate. Hope to come back at night to see the bar open and some live music!

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MLK Café - Chai

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4.4(265 reviews)
1.8 mi•North Oakland
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Came here on the rec of a friend who told me she thought I'd like it. It's about a 24 min drive and…read moreI thought about ordering online for pick up, but it showed it'd only take 10 mins online and I wanted it fresh and crispy so I decided to order when I got there. I will say, if you have somewhere to be *ORDER ONLINE*. I got there and was told to order from the self serve tablet (I could have done this on my phone ahead of time), but I put in my order and sat down to wait for it. At the 22 min mark, the two groups of two behind me got their food before I did, so I went up to the worker behind the bar and asked if my order was ready and I was told mine would be next. All in all- took 32 mins. So again, if you have somewhere to be- order ahead! Food was good. Could definitely tell it was made fresh to order - not only because it took some time but because my friend cauliflower came out PIPING hot. Lots of oil drippings, so if that isn't your thing, may not be for you, but I will say that it was my fav bite. This was a good restaurant- I would say 4 stars for the food alone. BUT if you're in a pinch, either order online or maybe save this spot for when you have more time. Also- I know that good quality food is pricey, this place is no exception. But you pay for what you get and the quality is better than that of fast food.

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Hummus w/ Soft Egg & Sesame Togarashi

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Homeroom - It's all vegan

Homeroom

4.1(6.7k reviews)
1.8 mi•Temescal, North Oakland
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Homeroom is a popular Mac and Cheese spot. It was indeed, yummy as anticipated. They have a few…read moreoptions on the menu that elevate the classic food. It was filling. Thank you to our server, Anthony.

TLDR: 50 minute wait between sitting down to getting your food. Don't visit thinking this is a…read morequick drop by kind of place. While this visit was in between the lunch and dinner rush, unfortunately I think they are understaffed because at the time we sat down there was only 1 person who was busing tables and taking orders. As a result, it took a while for them to be able to stop by our table and provide water, take our order, etc. There was quite a long wait between sitting down to ordering to actually receiving our food. By the time we had actually received our food, almost an hour had passed. While we were waiting, a few other servers eventually joined, but service was still pretty bare for us and we never received refills on water or plates to eat off of when we received our food. I understand that staffing and a backup in the kitchen are out of the staff's control, but it would've definitely helped for us to know in advance how long to expect to wait to align our expectations and arrange our plans for the day. Would advise giving customers a quick heads up/warning because that on its own would've made a big difference. As for the actual food, we ordered the mac trio with elote mac, chicken pot pie mac, and kogi short rib mac (for an extra fee). The elote mac was the best and most flavorful, the short rib mac was okay but not amazing or worth the extra money, and the chicken pot pie mac was very bland/flavorless and didn't have much chicken in it. The food didn't feel like it warranted the wait time and because of that I would not return.

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Mexican Chorizo Mac & Elote Mac | @allthenummies

Homeroom - Pizza Mac

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4.4(64 reviews)
1.9 mi•North Oakland
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This place might have become my favorite fast-casual burger joint in Oakland…read more Since my first review, I've enjoyed their food three more times -- in person once and DoorDash twice. And it's been satisfying and well worth it all three times. I recommend both dining in and delivery. You cannot go wrong with their double burger. The smashed patties are perfectly cooked and seasoned. The supporting elements are quality and executed spot-on each time: the cheese, grilled onions, and mayo. It's a perfect fast casual burger. I also recently tried the Chopped Beef burger and dang it was amazing. The hearty meat and cheese the and buttery bread texture hit hard. This will be another go-to and I recommend it. For sides I've gotten tator tots, regular fries, and season fries. All fantastic and they're generous with the portions. HOWEVER -- you've gotta get the seasoned fries. Addictive and finger-licking amazing. When dining in staff is always friendly. Area's not too busy and you'll always find parking easily down a side street. And price wise it honestly feels like a steal for me given the care and quality and pure satisfaction. Works for me though -- I'm going to keep ordering from this place. Cannot recommend this gem of a burger joint enough. Fantastic seasoning and execution, solid prices, and absolutely satisfying every time.

All of it... yes! Typical Bay Area prices for delicious smash burgers, fries, and onion rings…read more Service is always great and the vibes are fun/casual. Parking in the ohgane lot next is free if you're there for oh g burger.

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Oh G Burger - Jan 2025

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Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt - Bowl of Persian Cucumbers

Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt

4.0(1.5k reviews)
2.7 mi•Lower Hills
•$$

Stopped by Grand Lake Kitchen for brunch this sunny weekend and it really hit the spot. The food…read morewas delicious and it felt like the perfect kind of meal for a relaxed weekend morning. I ordered the turkey club and it was honestly huge. You can see in the photo how big it is compared to my hand. It was stacked and super satisfying, the kind of sandwich that definitely fills you up. We also shared a deviled egg and some fried zucchini to start, which were great little bites before the main dish. The zucchini was crispy and light, and the deviled egg was simple but really good. I paired everything with a mocha latte that was perfectly balanced and honestly superb. Overall it was a ten out of ten brunch moment. Between the sunny weather, good coffee, and really satisfying food, it was exactly what we were looking for. Definitely one of those spots I would come back to for brunch again.

This was me and my husband's first time at the restaurant and the food here was excellent…read moreeverything was very good and flavorful. I gave it to stars because the service was really bad. Our waitress took very long to even acknowledge us, didn't person herself to be very friendly, and lacked any attentiveness to us as customers. We had to ask other people for things like refills on our drinks, condiments, etc. She didn't ever really try to check to see how things were going after the food was served and we had to ask someone else to pay. Unfortunately considering this experience my husband doesn't want to go back and I hate that for us because the food was really good.

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Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt - Dining room

Dining room

Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt - Savory French Toast tastes awesome when you break the egg yolk over the toast.

Savory French Toast tastes awesome when you break the egg yolk over the toast.

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Dozen Donuts, equivalent to four full sized donuts

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