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I remember having fun childhood memories eating at IKEA so I came back with my hubby recently. Sad to say I felt disappointed. We got their egg salad sandwich, the classic Swedish meatballs and French fries. Of the three, the best thing were the fries but they're unsalted so you'll have to salt it yourself. And while the meatballs were still good, it seemed like they were slacking on the portions. Not much to say about the sandwich, my husband did not like it at all. It was more veggies than egg salad. The service was alright, the staff serving the food were kind but the cashier spoke to us rudely. The dining area was big, but rather empty. I'm not sure if it's because we went at an hour that wasn't too busy or if that's how it usually is now.
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!
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.
We had so much fun today at the IKEA in Emeryville. We went to the Midsomer celebration. They close the restaurant at 4 o'clock to prepare for a 6 o'clock opening. They had decorations on the table Little maypoles and little Swedish flags and the buffet was amazing. They had so many of my favorite Swedish delicacies. The dessert area was phenomenal and that strawberry cake was delicious. The cashier Carl was so nice and gave such great service. Everybody was just so happy there. The service was great. The tables were clean. We just had such a great time. I highly recommend it.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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!
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.
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I remember having fun childhood memories eating at IKEA so I came back with my hubby recently. Sad to say I felt disappointed. We got their egg salad sandwich, the classic Swedish meatballs and French fries. Of the three, the best thing were the fries but they're unsalted so you'll have to salt it yourself. And while the meatballs were still good, it seemed like they were slacking on the portions. Not much to say about the sandwich, my husband did not like it at all. It was more veggies than egg salad. The service was alright, the staff serving the food were kind but the cashier spoke to us rudely. The dining area was big, but rather empty. I'm not sure if it's because we went at an hour that wasn't too busy or if that's how it usually is now. read more
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! read more
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. read more
We had so much fun today at the IKEA in Emeryville. We went to the Midsomer celebration. They close the restaurant at 4 o'clock to prepare for a 6 o'clock opening. They had decorations on the table Little maypoles and little Swedish flags and the buffet was amazing. They had so many of my favorite Swedish delicacies. The dessert area was phenomenal and that strawberry cake was delicious. The cashier Carl was so nice and gave such great service. Everybody was just so happy there. The service was great. The tables were clean. We just had such a great time. I highly recommend it. read more
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. read more
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. read more
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. read more
7 months ago
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. read more
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 read more
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. read more
9 months ago
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. read more
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! read more
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. read more
Honestly, I think IKEA Restaurants are perfect for low budget (free) studying, if you can tune out the noise. If you sign up for their free IKEA Family membership, one can get free tea/coffee - unlimited. If you can get a seat along the same wall as the kitchen, you can often score electrical outlets. Just don't be too tempted by the food next to you - but know that if you do, the prices are fairly reasonable! FYI - sometimes there are weekly specials where these food & drink options are even more affordable. I believe there is an espresso machine OTW read more
1 year ago
Okay!!! So I thought I would try the veggie dog and the plant based dog.. The two starts are for the veggie dog.. affordable and tastes great. You can see the veggies very clear! The plant based dog ... I bit it and I'm not sure what they have it wrapped in but it has a gross texture ... taste is NOT GREAT &&&& I found this gelatin crap in it. I swear my whole vibe is off now! Disgusting! Service was great read more
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What's not to like about IKEA food. Cheap Tasty Fast Self service Clean Wow perfect place to eat while you shop. Always get the meatballs they will never disappoint, they must put some addictive drug inside read more
Pretty good cafeteria-style food. Plenty of variety for all dietary restrictions. I went right before closing on a weekday so naturally very few people were there. I had a Too Good to Go order so I had like $20 worth of food for $6, which I thought was pretty fair! Like all TGTG orders I don't get to choose my food but they were pretty generous with the variety and portions. Food is overall fine, nothing super stand out but good flavor for what it is! I especially enjoyed the veggie balls and Mac and Cheese. But if I were paying normal prices for it idk if I would feel like it was worth it. Feels a little underseasoned. Plenty of seating available. Food court vibes, sterile lighting so not totally to my preference but that's the IKEA aesthetic. Service was very quick and friendly. Easy pick up experience. Good if you're already at IKEA but I probably wouldn't come back seeking out an IKEA meal. read more
1 year ago
It took them half an hour to give me a damn hot dog and an empty cup for my drink. It's ridiculous. And the food is cold. The topping that they charged for, is in a separate cup and served cold. I thought it was cooked, I guess not. read more
3 years ago
I have never been to the restaurant before nor the actual furniture store, so I was hyping myself to come here. My friends told me about the food and that it was pretty decent for a furniture store. So, I had to try it out for myself. Swedish Meatballs: I had to try their signature dish and I was not disappointed. I meatballs were delicious. Though I can see how itself may not be as flavorful and standard, but the gravy sauce and jam helped enhanced it. It made the meatball delicious to me. The potatoes and veggies were a nice complement to the dish and I had to have my Texas toast with it. Overall, I really liked this. The side salad is just your standard salad so won't say much. Apple Dessert: It was cold and crispy. The apple flavor did pack its way through. A nice way to end my meal. Overall, I did enjoy my time here at the restaurant. The service was nice and welcoming. And for the price I paid ($~13.50), I found it a good bang for my buck. Now time to hunt the Blahaj somewhere in the store and take him home read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
Kudos to Ikea for serving plant balls and veggie balls in addition to plant based hot dogs. Now I can dine at IKEA again. The plant balls taste just like their signature Swedish meatballs without sacrificing animals' lives. Love half off hot entrees on Fridays! I hope they will offer plant based gravy soon. read more
I decided to get lunch in IKEA. I'm sure I'm not the only one in this planet that has done that. I usu get the salmon with salad, but I ordered the Swedish meatballs with mashed potatoes and peas, and Mac and cheese. Swedish meatballs were also accompanied with grape jelly and gravy. Perfect triple combination. I love their Mac and cheese. It's creamy with the right amount of cheese. The elbow noodles are cooked right. I also had a free cup of Joe thanks to the IKEA reward card. It was a great lunch. read more
Good inexpensive food along with decent inexpensive furniture. Ever notice that IKEAs are usually located near major universities where there's a constant demand? Yep, Cal has Emeryville, Stanford has Palo Alto and we all benefit with tasty Swedish meatballs and Cured Salmon salads! Go after 3pm from Tu-Th and get $2 off the $5.99 Swedish Meatball plate (8 meatballs and mashed potatoes with brown gravy, steamed broccoli, and lingonberry dressing). A step up from the old TV dinner days... We also enjoyed the Cured Salmon Salad with Dill Mashed Potatoes. It was light and tasty. Overall, tasty, inexpensive food in clean surroundings. Worth a bite after hours of walking and shopping in IKEA. read more
This review is for a visit in March 2021 after indoor dining opened up. We made a trip to IKEA and decided to stop by for lunch. They are limiting indoor dining, and you can either use a QR code to put your name on the waitlist, or put your name on the waitlist with the staff there. I scanned the QR code and filled out my name, cell # and # in my party. Soon after, I received a confirmation text. We browsed items nearby and I soon received another text letting us know our table was ready. We were led to our table and given instructions (namely, to wear our masks once away from our table, and to leave our dishes and everything at the table after rather than bussing the table ourselves). They provided two high chairs for my toddlers and my husband went off to order. We all had the same meal--Swedish meatballs with mashed potatoes and broccoli (kiddie meals for the toddlers, regular meals for husband and me.) The food was delicious, and the plates and utensils were compostable. It was a beautiful day out and we had a table by the window, so we really enjoyed our meal, so much that we stopped by on our way out to buy frozen meatballs to enjoy at home. read more
Reviewing this ikea is easy as it has everything you would expect anywhere in any ikea of the world. Week days it is quiet and easy to park without a crowd inside at any of the two levels. Still a little wait to check out but that is the nature of the beast. Loading bays are practical and staff même vers are hard working and always willing to help. read more
5 years ago
Standard and inexpensive for a quick bite to eat. The meatballs are tasty as usual! Sadly it seems that due to COVID there's limited options for drinks and desserts. I was disappointed to see there weren't any princess cakes, and the soda fountain was covered up. So no lingonberry juice nor sparkling pear juice from the fountain. :( When I went, there was only Pepsi, bottled water, orange juice, and iced coffee available. There weren't any of IKEA's brand of beverages. read more
The food is surprisingly good for a food court food! We were going to eat outside after shopping furniture but we decided to give it a try and we were glad we did! We got chicken tender, Cesar salad, and salmon filet and they all were really good! The price isn't too expensive either. There are a lot of people but the line moves really quick. One staff isn't too friendly. There are a lot of seatings even though there are a lot of people. read more
I never knew food could be so good at a furniture store. This is inexpensive food at a place that sells inexpensive furniture. I have eaten at IKEA restaurants in the past and got the Swedish Meatballs which I always thought tasted bland. This time I decided to try a couple of other entrees which truly outshined the Swedish Meatballs. For my drink I got Apple Cider which has Alc 0.1% vol. I was surprised it had any alcohol in it at all. It paired well with all of the dishes ordered. IKEA also sells these in packs if you want to take some for home. I added a side of two slices of garlic bread for 99 cents. The bread was soft and had a nice hint of garlic flavor. A great use for it was to soak up the sauce from the dishes. The Swedish Meatballs costed $5.99 and I added four extra meatballs for $1.00. The Swedish Meatballs taste bland and dry. The gravy really helps with flavor and moistens the Swedish Meatballs. The Braised Pork Shank was juicy and tender. The meat fell right off the bone. This meal costed $8.99. It came with mashed potatoes and roasted root vegetables. The roasted root vegetables were sweat and savory. The Salmon Fillet was my favorite dish out of the three. The Salmon Fillet costed $7.99. It was light and felt healthy to eat. As the sides it came with seasoned broccoli and vegetable medallion. The broccoli was okay. The vegetable medallion was crispy on the outside and soft in the inside. The hollandaise sauce is really what makes the dish. It was a creamy sauce that complimented the Salmon Fillet well. read more
Stopped by IKEA before heading to watch Like A Boss at AMC. Decided to eat at the restaurant since it's been awhile. The ribs were gone but they had a pork shank that looked good so I decided to get it. Can I just say it was fall off the bone amazing? The broth the pork shank, green beans and mashed potatoes was in was hearty though there was a layer of oil. I wasn't that hungry when I got to IKEA but I ended up eating the whole thing! I'm also an IKEA Family member (free) so I also got a mug for free Lipton tea (you can also choose coffee). Plenty of seating and line moves quickly. There was a little back up because they ran out of Swedish meatballs and had to cook them. Great for me because it allowed me to bypass all the meat ballers and get my plate and start enjoying my food! read more
4 years ago
Ikea food is my comfort food. I don't know what Id do if I couldn't go to my nearest Ikea and just order the same ol' meatballs and coffee and feel comforted. Having said that, I've been to this Emeryville location twice in the last two months and noticed some big changes in selection. One, there seems to be no fountain drinks left, which means you have to buy bottled water instead of refilling (ugh). Two, what happened to soup? Or like, more hot plate options? Not that I would order anything other than meatballs when I'm on my own but I like having options.... Still a very affordable place to have a good meal, enjoy free wifi, and drink unlimited coffee (for free). Oh, and did you see they brought back breakfast? Def coming back for that! read more
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