IKEA, Conshohocken branch
400 Alan Wood Rd, Conshohocken, PA 19428
Sunday 9am - 12am (EST)
Monday - Saturday 8am -12am (EST)
1-888-888-4532
When most people think about the store chain IKEA, their minds are filled with images of some assembled required furniture, the company's signature allen key, and crazy swedish names. But the Conshohocken branch of IKEA also sells food, with a cafeteria on the second floor of the building, as well as small bistro past checkout to buy food for the road. This particular review will focus on the second floor cafeteria.
The Cafeteria seems like it was designed completely for parents with young children. The food is served in a buffet line, with the kitchen staff serving quality food faster than any fast food company, making it easy one a 5 year olds patience. once you get the food you grab some cups and send your children to go play at the soda fountain (set with a plethora of various soda brands) while you go find a table and enjoy the absence of screaming children. Then you get on to the meal itself. The menu itself is divided into two parts; kiddie and adult, with both parts very cheap. adults (or anyone older than 12) can order salmon lasagne for $6, or get the iconic plate of swedish meatballs, with mashed potatoes and lingonberries for just $5. As for kids, they can get Chicken fingers, pasta, or again, the iconic meatballs. A kids meal also includes a drink and cookies for a total of just $3. But while the Cafeteria is focused towards young families, It is a great place to eat while shopping because of the cheap food, highly convenient location, and the fast serving time.
However, the place is not without it's drawbacks. The room is wide open and, as you can imagine, a large open room with lots of children can get very loud very quickly. And if you are the type of person against clearing your place when you're done eating, it's not for you. IKEA has requires all customers to place their dirty trays in large trolleys, were workers will take them periodically take them into the kitchen to be washed. This saves IKEA the cost of having workers go around to collect the plates as you finish. These savings allows them to have the food cost less, so it's worth exercise. All in all, IKEA did a good job on the cafeteria, and it isn't going to disappear any time soon.
Skinny: Ikea put a cafeteria inside their store to make shopping at ikea more enjoyable. It is designed for parents and young children, with cheap food, speedy service, and a convenient location. can get loud easily and customers are required to clean up after themselves.
Critic: Jack Clancy read more