Ended up at Ikea two days in a row and had dinner and breakfast. Around 6:00 pm some of the variety is weeded out but they still have the balls of both veg and meat variety. And those are pretty tasty. The cinnamon rolls were hard and gross though. The next day I got the medium breakfast for 5 dollars which is reconstituted eggs, bacon, and waffles and lignonberry for pretty cheap and it is what it is. The soda machine beverages are decidedly gross. Some foods are good, some foods are gross, all are relatively cheap. It's a cafeteria for convenience in a furniture store. The staff was fine, the cafeteria experience was novel, it's a fun thing to do once in awhile and it's nice that they have veggie versions of their famous meatballs. Pretty good for what it is. read more

IKEA Restaurant - Cafeteria - American Near Me - Stoughton, Massachusetts

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I would personally recommend getting the Swedish meatballs here! This was my first time eating at an IKEA restaurant. I am really impressed how cheap the food was! The Swedish meatballs were $12 and it was phenomenal for its price! A great blend of salt and sweetness. 9/10. I am not a fan of the pulled pork sandwich even though it was $7. It is a bit too sweet for me but for the price, I wouldn't mind eating it if it was the only option. 6/10. The whole food court is nicely furnished with ikea products! The staff were fast and efficient. Great for families and a date with your long term partner! read more

IKEA Restaurant - Pulled Pork sandwich - American Near Me - Stoughton, Massachusetts

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Such a fun way to start or end a visit to Ikea. You get a tray and first select items from the grab and go case like salads, cakes, salmon, etc. The next station is the hot food order. Service is quick, food is delicious, portions are generous and legit can't beat the price. On our last visit, we had chicken fingers and fries and a regular sweedish meatball plate with a drink and a banana... for $11. Plenty of seating. Great atmosphere. Very enjoyable experience. read more

IKEA Restaurant - American Near Me - Stoughton, Massachusetts

I truly enjoyed my lunch here and had an eye full of a variety of super tasty choices! Food was fresh and eye catching and the servers were very helpful and friendly making your dining experience tasty and relaxing! Everyone working was so accommodating and friendly ! I enjoyed my choices but would have to say all the other great choices would have been equally tasty and satisfying! read more

You can't go wrong with IKEA. Not only are the prices unbeatable, but the quality is surprisingly good. There were two lines where you could grab food from. When we visited, they were still preparing a lot of the meals, so it took about 10-15 minutes to actually pick up what we wanted. The system probably could be a bit better, but we weren't in a big rush so it was fine. We ordered the salad which came with some smoked salmon (and I added some garlic toast for an extra cost) and of course had to try the swedish meatballs. Both of these dishes were honestly delicious. Every element of the salad was fresh and tasty, and combined made for such a good, balanced meal. I also absolutely loved the toast too, which was a perfect buttery, garlicy treat. And the real star of IKEA are their swedish meatballs and now I understand why. They're exactly what you want in a meatball, and paired with the other sides on the plate elevate them even more. After a long day shopping, this cafeteria is a must try! read more

IKEA Restaurant - American Near Me - Stoughton, Massachusetts

Okay if you aren't going to IKEA just to get food you are doing it wrong. Dinner Lunch and Breakfast are all very very affordable but quality food that's delicious. Don't let the school cafeteria vibe scare you away their food is delicious. The staff is kind too whuch is a plus and they keep their dining area very clean. I love the lingonberry juice it's amazing plus the salmon is so good read more

I'm not mad at this restaurant at all but definitely furious with the so-called Yelp algorithm that is supposed to be good at not showing garbage reviews. There are many for this place which is bringing down the aggregate. Two sentences of nothingness is just stupid and those reviews should be completely thrown out. But I digress... I like to rate places based on the category they are in, so with Ikea having a cafeteria style setup, it falls into the same category as say, a hospital with the same layout. The biggest downfall for this location is the time it takes to get through the line. Is there really any point that it isn't busy? We have gone at what one would consider "non meal times" like 3 PM and yet, you wait 15-20 minutes. As you wind through the Disney-like queue, you are first presented with the desserts. This is all likely by design since your mouth is going to get tempted by the sweets before indulging on the savory and later forgetting the cheesecake or marzipan later on. Grab something, because they are usually no more than $3. Added bonus for sharing at the table later to avoid less calories. Then you head down past the drinks, just don't forget they have a great selection of soda fountains you've likely never tried, like pear. And now we're finally up to the meatball goodness. They came in all shapes and flavors, from veggie to salmon, chicken and horse....I mean BEEF! The beef have gotten up a crazy amount so I like to opt for the fish or chicken, but beware as the fish truly are fishy tasting. Grab a side or two if the veggies/mashed taters aren't enough for you. And don't be shy about asking for more lingonberry sauce or gravy. After checking out, you're shocked that two people have pretty massive meals for less than $20, and that includes a drink. Finding a table can be daunting at peak hours but for the most part, you can dine by the giant windows or on couches on the other side nearest the store. Return your tray once done and begin your shopping adventure or just leave after a nice meal, doesn't matter to the store at all. We've dined and not bought a thing or completely outfitted our place with $500+ worth of stuff. Pro tip: It's actually a fun date spot! read more

IKEA Restaurant - Fish "meat" balls with mashed taters and veggies - American Near Me - Stoughton, Massachusetts

Ikea Cafe used to have great food.... many years ago. I went this weekend for the first time in a couple of years and what a change. The people serving the food make you feel like you are in line for prison food. They slop the food on the plate and literally just grunt at you. Meatballs are nothing like they used to be, one tiny portion of mash and a few over done peas. I know this is cheap dining but the restaurant represents the company, Sweden and Europe. Also what happened to the Dime bars and the frozen berry crumble in the shop ?!!! The shop, no cashier, had to line up for food to pay for shop items. read more

Came here to look for an office chair and got really good food instead! I was surprised by the quality of the food! It was very flavorful and worth the price. I use to come here when i was little to get the ice cream. Tried it again and wasn't impressed... maybe because it was fat free.. not a fan... read more

IKEA Restaurant - American Near Me - Stoughton, Massachusetts

The IKEA Restaurant is a great place for great tasting food at very reasonable prices. This cafeteria style eatery serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a very casual setting, similar to a large lunch room with lots of tables and seats. The restaurant opens daily at 9:30 am, 30 minutes before the 10 am store opening. My in-laws love going to the IKEA Restaurant very early to take advantage of the $1 breakfast (eggs, homefries, 2 sausage links) with a free coffee (before store opening). The fresh hot cinnamon rolls are sooo good here! The Swedish Meatballs here rock and I usually get the Managers Special (Swedish Meatballs Dinner) with a bottomless fountain drink from the self serve drink station including Pepsi products. I always get the ligonberry soda with my meal. Other tasty items served at the Restaurant include breakfast dishes (served until 11 am) such as scrambled eggs, Swedish crepes, Swedish waffles, breakfast sides, plus sandwiches, wraps, baby back BBQ ribs, salmon filet, vegetable balls, chicken meatballs, BBQ chicken, stuffed chicken, chicken tenders, fries, garden salad, soups of the day, garlic bread, and a variety of cakes for dessert. Get the chocolate overload cake! There is ample self serve table seating here and when you are done, you bus your own dishes and cups. Also, if your food gets cold, there is a microwave oven near the drink station to reheat your food and takeout boxes for leftovers too! TIP: The self serve fountain drinks with free refills in the Restaurant are $1.49 plus tax, using a plastic glass. For drink savings and flexibility, the self serve fountain drinks in the cafe near the exit are only $1 plus tax and you can also refill your paper cup in the Restaurant too. read more

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cafeteria food quality, cafeteria food price. $2 breakfast with scoop of eggs, crepes, home fries, couple sausages. $1.99 waffles. $1.29 for 4 strips of bacon. lunch starts at... $3 perhaps? that's "horse" meatball with pasta. $3.5 for the slice of cheesecake, good portion and level of sweetness. free coffee/tea before 10am for everyone, and free for ikea family members (free joining, quick sign up at kiosk) after that. not sure when it was installed but now there's a coffee machine that makes you latte, cappuccino, and such. totally worth it at $0! would i itch to return daily? absolutely not. is it better than going to McDonald's? 100% with those ground to ceiling windows providing natural lights, and the furnishing in the dining area. now i even see a few take-out boxes above the microwave too! though i encourage everyone to get into a habit of bringing your own doggie bag/box with you everywhere you dine. do your part to save the earth, right? Mr. Kamprad would approve. read more

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Cheap, filling, healthy depending on what you order. 12:30PM on a Thursday with two people working the front and two people working the back, there was a long line of hungry people that they had a hard time accommodating. Luckily the line snakes like Disney World and we all got to see the sad looking salads, empty shelves, and small slices of chocolate cake, cheesecake, tortes, and flip cakes. I ordered the salmon fillet on wheat pilaf/veggies which came with a soup or salad ($6.99) and by the time I reached the soup and salad area there was only a lackluster looking salad and empty soup pots. The staff behind the counter did their best to keep up with the refills but the lunch rush was just overwhelming. I got myself a nice bowl of corn and potato chowder. The salmon fillet was tasty though the color wasn't as pink as I'm used to seeing. The corn in the chowder wasn't very sweet. They're generous with the chicken meatballs ($3.99), pasta and meatballs ($3.99) was pretty mediocre, the apple cider ($1.99) barely tastes like apples, the blueberry cheesecake ($1.99) wasn't that great, and the mac and cheese ($1.99) looked incredibly sad. HOWEVER, for the price, convenience, and veggie options lunch at IKEA is pretty great. read more

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My friend and I visited IKEA's restaurant after shopping. It's set up similarly to a dining hall in college! Especially given the setting and quantity they have to make it, the food was surprisingly good and a much better option compared to restaurants around the area that is primarily junk food. We shared the smoked salmon, potato salad, and greens + Swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes, and broccoli. The highlight was the dessert, almond torte! And the value was great- only $18 for everything. Of note, the portion size was just right for me but I tend to eat less in one sitting. read more

A pleasant way to end the long journey of walking through the vast rooms of IKEA. Can never go wrong with the Swedish meatballs and mashed potatoes. All the side dishes are just a plus. My friends loved the flourless chocolate cake. Always worth staying a little longer. read more

We have dined here twice during lunch and both times it was SO busy! First time there were two lines and four cashiers. Second time there was only one line and two cashiers. Both times the 'side salad' selection was dismal. The entree salads are pretty good looking with cold salmon or other 'meat' item but sometimes you just want a small side salad. Those looked like they had been made a day or two previously, were getting a bit dark along the edges and were wilted. They have that 'bag salad' taste. Just fyi. It amuses me how they present the desserts first. After all 'life is uncertain, eat dessert first' - right? A nice selection of cold foods is presented along with bottles beverages. If you prefer a fountain drink or coffee/tea, you can grab a cup at the cashier. Signs above the hot food station tell you what is available. Several items can be purchased as a 'side' or 'entree'. It can be very crowded in the dining room so if you know what you want, grab a table and let your dining companion get the food. There are multi-level carts available for holding a few dinner trays. I often see a mom getting food for the family while dad or grandma wrangles the kids at the table. Bus your own table after your meal. There is usually a row of empty tray carts to slide your dirty tray/dishes onto on the way out. The self serve station includes fountain drinks, coffee, hot water and tea bags, creamer, sauces, napkins. The dining area is large. Tables and chairs are plastic/composite making them easy to keep clean. There is a window wall overlooking the drive. Not much to look at, but provides a lot of light. In one corner there were a number of activity stations designed to keep the active kids busy. Nice touch. The recipes are often creative. Not the usual combinations one would expect from a cafeteria style restaurant in America. Although not of the highest quality, the food is tasty. Sometimes the 'hot' food is 'lukewarm', but that can happen in a cafeteria. Last visit I grabbed a cold sandwich and found it to be very good. Lots of tastes and textures. The fries are good when warm, but like many fries, not as appetizing once they cool off. I am not a personal fan of the Swedish meatballs, but they are a favorite and you see lots of people trying them. May be a texture thing. Didn't see any lingonberry sauce option but maybe that would make a difference in my experience. There are lots of healthy options and in a store as big as IKEA, where you can spend literally hours, it is super convenient to have a restaurant on premises for a meal or a snack. read more

The food was absolutely delicious. Our toddler- who refuses food so often that he's being evaluated for an NG (feeding) tube- LOVED IT. That's a miracle in itself. He ate more food there than I've ever seen him eat. I don't blame him either; it was all amazing and much better than I would have expected. My husband got the chicken tenders and fries. They don't salt the fries ahead of time, which I understand because of varying dietary preferences. That's fine. They had a good crunch though. The chicken was crunchy, incredibly juicy, and just amazing. Me and the toddler shared 2 sides- Mac n cheese and mashed potatoes. Both sides tasted suspiciously like KFC sides, but I don't consider that a bad thing. Others might find the Mac n cheese a little "mushy", though if you have a little one with few teeth it's perfection. Despite it being a busy Saturday morning, there was plenty of seating- including very comfortable and safe high-chairs. Our only complaint was the flies. There was a handful of flies swarming our area the entire time. A fly landed on our mashed potatoes before we even sat down, but my husband brought it back up to the kitchen and they were happy to give him a replacement. We'll definitely plan on eating here during our next IKEA trip- and I suggest others do too! read more

It was beautiful, it was clean. But, my cheesecake wasn't exactly fresh, altho' it wasn't bad. read more

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It's not a homemade food, but is good. I've tried salmon, meatballs, and desserts. It's decent cheap food!

I think their hot dogs are good here. Especially the price that you can't beat at all. We decided to eat at their cafe after spending 2 hours shopping around. We got the ribs and chicken tenders with fries and a cinnamon roll. The ribs are tender but lack in flavor. The mashed potatoes needs more seasoning. It's kind of plain. The chicken tenders were pretty good. It's juicy and moist. The breading of it was just right. Their cinnamon roll wasn't that great. It tasted like it has been sitting out for awhile. I think I'll come back for their cheap priced but good hot dogs next time. read more

IKEA Restaurant - American Near Me - Stoughton, Massachusetts

I'm not usually a fan of meatballs, but hello sweedish meatballs. Came here around lunch time with a fairly long line, but it moves pretty quickly. It reminded me of high school lunch cafe style. You grab a tray and get served what you see there. The meatballs come with mashed potatoes, veggies, and cranberry sauce. You really can't go wrong with the sweedish meatballs. I also tried the cinnamon roll because they didn't have any more chocolate cake out. The outside of it was kinda dry, but the middle was still tasty. It's a great affordable lunch price while shopping for all your home needs. read more

Food is okay... i just wish they would switch up their menu rather than having the same thing every-time. I think the portions should be more cause the price of each dish is pricey Along with other desserts and sides. The workers could be more friendly and welcoming, I've gone a couple of times and they just slap food on the plate and on to the next customer. I mean if it was busy I would understand they need to work quickly but I always try to go when it's not crowded and it doesn't make a difference. The seating area is cute and spacious! read more

We came here after shopping in the store, and I had the vegetarian meatballs - gross!!!! Barely edible, rice was cold and hard, and small portions. I like the frozen yogurt though and always get it when coming to Ikea. For a dollar, you can't really go wrong. But the other food is truly gross. read more

This is just a basic cafeteria so I was expecting pretty boring and tasteless food especially given the ridiculously low price. Went during breakfast time which had many unique options. They had anything from bagels to salmon. There best deal was the eggs, potatoes, bacon or sausage, and pancakes for just $2.49. But I decided to get a little fancy and try the cold smoked salmon. Yeah, who gets smoked salmon at a cafeteria in a furniture store, right? OMG this was the best smoked salmon I have ever had. It was an enormous piece of salmon over lettuce and a side of this mustard fill sauce. It was amazing and it was only $4.99! Apparently they sell this in their food store as well so I picked up 4 packages upon leaving. The options are plentiful and the prices are so cheap, sounds odd but go to the furniture place hungry and you won't be disappointed! read more

Yes, I am giving the IKEA restaurant FIVE STARS. Why? Because darn it, we were hungry and we went to town on their food offerings. I'm embarrassed with the amount of food we ate, but it was good! 1. Swedish meatballs w/mashed potatoes 2. Hmm, I forget what my wife had but I remember it being tasty 3. Garlic bread 4. Chocolate cake 5. Some apple-thingie pie 6. Drinks Chomp Chomp Chomp Yum. It hit the spot after spending more than an hour on the top floor, and gave us the energy to head downstairs and continue our IKEA journey. Until next time! read more

Oh how we love the meatballs! With a little cloud of mashed potatoes, it is lunchy heaven. RAWRrrrrrR! read more

IKEA Restaurant - Eat them before they hatch! RAWRrrrrrR! - American Near Me - Stoughton, Massachusetts

Great strategy of overcharging customers. By marking intentional mistake, way to maximize profit and increase revenue. I confronted the cashier and immediately said sorry but I still got over charged. Wow ikea read more

There are not a lot of options here but it's decent enough! I recommend you try the Swedish meatballs with the lingonberry jam - that's their star dish and a good introduction to Swedish food. The meatballs are a little soft / squishy for my tastes, but their savoriness combined with the sweetness of the jam and the creaminess of the sauce is a great combination. The juices are also fun to try - I'm a fan of the pear cider! The decor in the place is also nice and clean (showcasing their furniture). That being said, it's of cafeteria quality so don't expect too much, and if it's later in the day, all you have to choose from is pretty much meatballs, a generic wrap, or cake. read more

IKEA Restaurant - Swedish meatball platter (left), vegetarian platter (right), and pear cider - American Near Me - Stoughton, Massachusetts

Unbelievable. My mother and I decided to grab a bite at the restaurant and there's nothing on the cold section. First attempt at 7.30pm. No trays available and few choices on the cold/salad station. We decided to come back a little later. It's 8pm now and nothing on display. Cmon guys. Really? read more

IKEA Restaurant - Very few salads on display. It's 7.30pm. No trays neither. We decided to come back a little later. It's 8pm. Empty now. Really? - American Near Me - Stoughton, Massachusetts

Went to have a quick lunch with my friends. The employees looked as if they had sour candy in their mouths. They weren't happy that we came at all, since the place was empty. When we got to the line to pay, there was no one there! The customer in front of us screamed, "Is the food here free??!!!" Which made me laugh like crazy. All of the sudden, a chef comes and tries to open the cash register and then the cashier comes running. She's like "I'm back. I just had to go to the bathroom." The chef still tells us that she'll take care of us but fails to deliver the special Ikea Card member price for the meals. She says, "That's what happens when you try to help." She then called the manager and proceeded to learn how to refund money. I don't blame the chef whatsoever. There has to be a step to follow when you all of the sudden really need to GO Poop. You just can't leave the cash register alone. The two stars are there because I really enjoyed the flavors of my meal. read more

This place is like a dining hall that for whatever reason is hard to eat at. They have long wait times and often close early because they are "full". read more

This review is for the actual restaurant, not the pizza and hot dog stand downstairs, that shit is 5 stars by the way 2 hotdogs for 1 dollar!!! I love it, Fenway should take notice. The restaurant can have crazy long lines on vacations and weekends, but the line moves relatively fast, although recently the lines were huge and they only had 2/4 people on registers so it took forever. However, how can you resist, you just walked around for and hour or two or three and before you go downstairs you can get meatballs? ribs? Salmon salad? too much fun to pass up. OH, and you have a hungry baby with lunch waiting in the diaper bag so why not grab some food. Classic 3 stars for what you pay, it is relatively cheap but the food is passable, it is fast food that is mass produced but it is at least different than another fast food chain, and they got you by the balls while you are there, so why not?? read more

This store is great for house supplies and furniture. The food court is my favorite part. The food my family always likes to get is the Swedish Meatballs, Mashed Potatoes and Lingonberry sauce. The meatballs are very delicious and they put gravy on them. They also have Veggie Meatballs for Vegetarians. The mashed potatoes are "not bad" as I should put it and finally the Lingonberry sauce is . I feel lingonberry sauce is a tastier version of Cranberry sauce and way better in my opinion. Great place! read more

I've only ever ordered the Swedish meatballs. You can get them as a side dish 4 meatballs for a dollar! Good cheap food. No atmosphere. But you aren't paying for atmosphere. read more

Nope won't be eating there again. The veggies were like green mashed potatoes. The salmon was over cooked. Not a fan of the vegetable meatballs. Too school cafeteria like to me. read more

Food here is surprisingly delicious. Yes it is not the most fancy and extravagant place to be eating but for a furniture company, this place makes some delicious meatballs and other dishes. I've had their meatballs, chicken fingers, and breakfast food and they all tasted great. Super affordable too. I remember the breakfast was a $1 per plate and it came with sausages, eggs, and a toast. I also highly recommend their desserts.....surprisingly super delicate and delicious! read more

You have to wonder why workers are so unhappy. Negative vibe from everyone throughout the store

I'm in the boat of those that love Ikea, but I feel the restaurant leaves a little to be desired. The food is better than your average cafeteria (and now their meatballs come in vegetarian and chicken for alternative eaters), but they have serious issues with line management. It took forever (more than 20 minutes in line) to get food which is not ideal when you're actually there to shop. read more

IKEA Restaurant - Swedish meatballs with berries, gravy, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, and toast. The meatball plates are 2 for 1! - American Near Me - Stoughton, Massachusetts

They have great prices and good food, it is served cafeteria style, but really a very good option for a cheap meal out. My favorite dish is the chicken meatballs, I often had to wait for them to make a new batch because they run out so often. So surprise surprise they are now off the menu, if you want meatballs you are left with the beef/pork or the vegetarian ones (neither of those options are okay for me to eat). They replaced them with a beef dish which is much more expensive than the chicken meatballs. read more

The meatballs were frozen and certainly not handed down from Grandma Gunilla recipe in 1800's Sweden. Well, I myself did not have the meatballs, but the smoked Salmon sandwich accompanied with a plate of fries and a strange layered desert. The salmon tasted like canned salmon and had a fishy taste but I liked how they added pickled beets, along with pickled chips and a lettuce. The sweetness of the beet and the sourness of the pickle modulated the fishy taste. The french fries tasted like any french fries nothing special. As for the dessert it was described as a cake with chocolate frosting , and it had a butterscotch flavor on it which convinced me to try it. Now the so called cake had different few layers which were waffle like. The taste was nothing like a traditional cake but a cake, candy bar, cookie amalgamated together. read more

This stop is what you make of it! If you are shopping in Ikea, you will be hungry, you will need food, and this is here to make a few dollars off of you and give you the energy to keep shopping. The kids menu is available to anyone, which is a nice touch if you just want a snack, and the prices are unbelievably reasonable. The drinks are also so cheap, unlimited coffee is $1, and the cafeteria style food is somewhat amusing. read more