Lingonberries- great! Mashed potatoes - not too great Mac and cheese - delicious!! Apple drink - really tasty and refreshing Chicken meatballs - eh, they're okay. Had one chewy piece (like a tendon or something) had to wait for my friend to turn away so I could casually spit it in to my napkin. Didn't finish the rest and pretended to be full. Moral of the story - stick to the mac and cheese read more

IKEA - Incredible macaroni and I liked the gravy quite a lot. Drink and lingonberries were rad, everything else not so much. - Scandinavian Near Me - Frisco, Texas

Pre-Covid this was much better. Post Covid the hours suck & the food is sub par. This particular trip they were out of physically out of mashed potatoes, Mac and cheese, Veggie medallions, wraps, chocolate cake, and the list just keeps going. Even though it was 30 min prior to close still & they could have made more salmon; veggie balls, etc, they chose to just say "we are out for tonight". The chicken tenders were mushy, Broccoli & French fries were fairly good. I've had some delicious food at IKEA & this particular trip was just underwhelming when your only options are rice, meatballs, broccoli, French fries and chicken strips. No salads or other desserts were present in the case. Don't come prepared to eat something specific! read more

Tasty somewhat healthy food for about $6! Good deal! Love their meatballs! And now you can pick chicken or veggie meatballs which are a little lighter in the calories. Filling and so smooth! Love their gravy! Staff is nice and efficient! Lots of seating and large variety of teas and drinks like flavored water! I always have to drop by for a meal or snack when I come here! The pizza downstairs is not bad either! Veggies and mashed potatoes and fries are tasty here! read more

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Boring, Bland, Cafeteria food. If IKEA was located in the desert or the mountains where there aren't many options, then eating here would be acceptable. Do your brain & body a favor and eat before you arrive here. Or shop, take a break, pick a nice restaurant in Frisco, then come back to IKEA and shop again. Or shop at IKEA and leave. wow! Who does that? Maybe the majority? I personally cannot eat food at a retail outlet. It's either shop only or eat only. Not both in the same building, unless it's a mall. There's no quality control in these type of operations. It's like: "We sell furniture here. We don't expect you to eat our food" or "See our food? That's all we have! You came to us; we didn't come to you" Although, the food options by the exit are somewhat better. I think it's funny how strategically placed it was. It's in full view of the checkout registers, and you can't miss it before the exit. They sell pizza by the slice, soft serve ice cream, hot dogs, hot pretzels, fresh baked cookies, and fountain sodas. I still wouldn't eat here when there are better options in Frisco and Plano, but I'm sure if you have kids they would love it. read more

Do not underestimate the IKEA Restaurant! I originally thought, "how great could it be? it's just IKEA food". Oh I was so wrong. The food is so fresh, there's a great variety and everyone in my family (husband, kids, grandmother) finds something delicious to eat. I've been many times but seeing how there aren't many reviews, I thought I'd write one so people don't get discouraged by old reviews. Especially in Covid times, the tables were spotless and as soon as someone finished, a staff member was cleaning up after them. The natural light/decor really takes you out of the "IKEA warehouse feeling" too. Spacing of tables is great and I have to admit that when I took a photo inside and sent it to my friend, she said it looked like I was at a cute new lunch spot; she was floored when I said we were at IKEA. Definitely a "must do" when you go to shop! read more

They have a great selection of food for great prices but the quality is not all there. I had the Mandarin chicken salad, chicken meatballs with mashed potatoes, salmon with veggies, and a soft serve cone (from downstairs). I would say only 1 of the 4 were good. For the most part it is typical cafeteria food with the cafeteria quality. You definitely get what you pay for. Low quality food for a low price. The Mandarin Chicken Salad lacked flavor and the greens were not that crisp. The chicken tasted old. I grabbed it from the refrigerated section so I don't really know how long its been sitting there. I would not recommend this dish. I was curious about the Swedish Chicken Meatballs because that seemed like the highlight of Ikea's menu. If they were good I was going to buy 2 bags of it because it was on sale for buy one get one 1/2 off! Unfortunetly it was a swing and a miss. They were not that tasty and lacked flavor. It was bland. I had high hopes for them too :( They tasted pretty generic and the mash potatoes tasted like the boxed kind you mix with water and powder. The only thing that was decent was the salmon with veggies. The salmon is streamed as well as the veggies. It was moist and flakey and had good but not great flavor. The veggies were ok but I wish it had more seasoning on it. It also came with a veggie patty that was pretty tasty and unique. This is probably the only thing I would order again. For dessert the soft serve cone was only $1 but it was so watered down. Not creamy at all and lacked flavor. It was more icy. I had to throw it alway because I didn't want to waste my calories on something that was gross. McDonalds soft serve is 10x better and creamy and they are both the same price. Overall, this place is good if your starving in the middle of shopping. They do have great prices but lack quality. Again the only thing I would have again is the steamed salmon. But if you can hold off and eat after you shop that would be best. I was just disappointed because the pictures on the menu looked so yummy but the taste was much different. Oh well.... read more

OMG. I am going to review the cafeteria in IKEA! I won't lie- I love IKEA. I am even a fan of the $4.99 meatballs, gravy, mashed potatoes and veggies. I like the Lingonberry drink. I like the cake and the dessert. I like the cafeteria-ness of it too. I love that they have a microwave for bottles and bibs and kid-friendly STUFF. I like that you can mix and match and grab and go. The price is right and they offer a lot of choices. But the breakfast! Oh dear. See, I always thought buffet eggs were powdered. I was certain hospital eggs were powdered eggs. I never understood what the big deal was - they were fine. But then I tried IKEA eggs. THESE are powdered eggs. I want to die. The consistency is no. The flavor is overwhelming yolk flavor. Kill me. I only paid $2.99, so what can I expect??? The hash brown potatoes are fine. The Swedish pancakes (crepes?) were good. But the eggs. Oh no :( I want my $2.99 back so I can eat cake instead. Even though I enjoy the experience and taste of dinners and lunch here, I could never go for three stars. read more

I don't know why (maybe because it's the only thing about Ikea that doesn't come with crazy directions), but I love eating at Ikea. Every trip requires a pass through the cafeteria. My usual order - veggie ball plate with a good'ol side of French fries! For only $4 you receive 8, I repeat 8 veggie balls, mixed vegetables (and not your every day American-standard veggies), and a side of quinoa. The balls are good sized (insert male joke here) and you get plenty of them. As you bite into these bodacious balls you can see that they are made from real vegetables as there are little chunks of various veggies. Good texture and a lot of flavor. You can also buy bags of frozen balls to go (We bought 3 bags, not ashamed!). The mixed vegetables remind me of my days as a boy in Sweden. I have actually never been to Sweden but I can imagine every Swedish mom telling their kids to eat their veggies. I eat a lot of produce, but I am unable to identify what some of these are. They are well-steamed, crispy, and tasty. The quinoa was a generous scoop and rounded out the meal. This is plenty of food for a regular person, but unfortunately I am addicted to french fries. I'm sure these fried potato strips are frozen, and probably nothing special about them, but I love devouring them and order them every time. For $1 you get a huge plateful! Another awesome thing about the cafeteria is that they have dispensers filled with ranch, honey mustard, barbeque sauce, ketchup, and mayo. I love me some sauce! Try a little bit of the honey mustard with the barbeque and thank me later! They also have fun drinks here. No trifle Coke or Dr. Pepper. They are representing their heritage and bringing us soda with pear, berries, and other flavors. I don't even like soda, but I always drink at least 3 cupfulls of the pear drink. So Ikea Cafeteria is definitely not some fancy 5 star restaurant created by Bobbie Flay or Guy Fieri (Fieri kinda drives me crazy), but it is a place to get quality food at a good price. And walking around Ikea can be pretty exhausting! Next time you are in the market for some Swedish furniture at a good price, make sure you stop in the cafeteria and try some yummy veggie balls! read more

I know several people who think the IKEA cafeteria is the pinnacle of fine dining, but it's actually terrible. The food was cold when it was supposed to be warm. They were out of everything. The vegetables were soggy and over cooked. Don't waste money...even though it's cheap. read more

Seriously- 10 added meatballs for $1.00!?!?! Yes, please! Can I add on 50 for $5? I love the meatballs here, so unless I taste someone else's food, all you will hear about is meatballs. (YUM) My husband got the Salmon, and yes I tasted it. It was worth it for him, since he likes Salmon more than their meatballs, but I like the meatballs a smidge more. The Salmon did have a great flavor, and he had vegetables with it. They were nothing special, not bad, just not spectacular. But the meatballs!!! I always get a bowl of gravy to dunk them in, and, of course, the mashed potatoes with gravy, and Elderberry Sauce. It's like a Swedish Thanksgiving! The kids got Mac -n- Cheese with the steamed vegetables, and a drink of their choice for $1.99. I did taste the Mac -n- Cheese and it was tasty for cold noodles and sauce. (this was about 20 minutes after we had sat down- it was warm and apparently delicious since that's all either kid ate) If you have never been to the Ikea Cafeteria, then I would suggest you run, don't walk, before we eat all the meatballs! read more

LEAVE THE BBQ TO THE U.S. SOUTH, SWEDEN. IKEA's menu has been known for their Swedish meatballs and cheap cinnamon rolls. However, there are other Swedish goodies that can cultivate your taste buds. People know IKEA as a furniture megastore, but upon entering, your field of vision is obscured by advertisements of their food and food court. You admire their furniture, but how about the food? The Food: BBQ Ribs: SWEDISH STYLE TEXAS BBQ RIBS. Let us just say that your typical Swedish citizen probably does not partake in BBQ ribs compared to the average Texan. At first impression, IKEA Cafeteria's BBQ ribs looked like BBQ ribs and smelled like BBQ ribs, but they did not satisfy my craving for BBQ ribs. I know I had to set my expectations low, since I am opting for BBQ ribs at a furniture warehouse, but there were fundamental flaws that made them difficult to eat. From a temperature and texture standpoint, the BBQ ribs were cold (-1 star), undercooked, chewy, and tough to eat (-1 star). Tastewise, the sauce tasted like the generic BBQ sauce made in an industrial factory. Overall, these ribs have a simple and underwhelming flavor that cannot satisfy a craving for BBQ (-1 star). These BBQ ribs are missing the complex components that give BBQ life in the South: what spice rub was used, how was the BBQ smoked, what is that secret flavor that lingers on the tip of the tongue, etc. You would only get these ribs if you had no other option to attempt to satisfy your craving for ribs, similar to getting a cheeseburger at McDonalds when you really wanted a gourmet burger. Almond Cake: SIMPLY SWEDISH ALMOND CAKE. The Almond Cake is the kind of cake that would accompany an afternoon session of high tea or a tea party. Partner this cake with a cup of Earl Grey or coffee, and you have yourself a delightful afternoon. It has a mild sweetness with a hint of almond extract flavor that is gentle to the taste buds. Do not expect a saturated, sugary dessert; this dessert is memorable for its calm and mellow sweetness. The Verdict: KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE FURNITURE. Honestly, you came to IKEA to shop for furniture. You see the advertisements and smell the food, and suddenly, you become hungry. "Luckily," the IKEA Cafeteria is there to make sure your needs are met. However, keep your eyes off the alluring BBQ Ribs, because they are as far off from Texas BBQ as you can imagine: undercooked, chewy, tough to eat, the list goes on. Opt for the mildly sweet Almond Cake and a cup of their coffee for a quick break from furniture shopping. Leave the lunch and dinner at home or at a restaurant. Keep your eyes on the furniture and do not stray towards the IKEA Cafeteria unless you are absolutely hungry. If anything, I'd focus on the cheap Swedish Meatballs and Cinnamon Rolls to fill you up; but do not expect anything above average. read more

IKEA - "BBQ Ribs" and the Almond Cake. Go for the Almond Cake and a cup of coffee. Stay away from the "BBQ Ribs." - Scandinavian Near Me - Frisco, Texas

It is what it is, and it ain't no more. But what it is is delightful when you're in the mood. It's nice they've expanded their menu a bit over the years. read more

IKEA - Didn't know it could bed so upscale. Nice meal! - Scandinavian Near Me - Frisco, Texas

Meh! Cafeteria quality food, overlooked, bland, fishy smelling salmon, overboiled vegetables, bland sides, bone dry corn bread. And the meatballs: flavorless pellets in a nice gravy. Why do I come here and get tortured like this? Short term memory loss most likely. Note to self: stop it. read more

Wish I could give zero stars but alas I can't. Food tastes only slightly better than their furniture.

I was pretty surprised at the food here. After walking for a while, I was craving something sweet and I saw the advertisement for chocolate almond cake and it was frikkin delicious and it was only $2. All the food here is super affordable and pretty tasty. I loved that they had a lot of vegetarian options too read more

My fiance got a chicken sandwich and was not expecting a sweet pickle on it. What a great dill! And the veggie meatballs were all around delicious. read more

The food here is cheap but not that great in taste. They offer free coffee for IKEA family members and the coffee is good. read more

Have eaten lunch here many times but Saturday we were early enough for breakfast. 3 of us ate well for under $10. The little heart waffles were to die for. read more

Horrible food, service and selection. I am Swedish and this food is a shameful abomination of Swedish cuisine. Yes, it is cheap but here you get what you pay for. On this visit the barley that came with the salmon my wife and I had bothed ordered was extremely undercooked and was hard as little pebbles. Took it back to the counter where they reluctantly replaced it with a meatball dish (not sure what the meatballs are made of, or the mashed "potatoes"). No apologies, no refund since the new dish had a lower price. The female manager had a very bad attitude. Also, they were out of most items and the shelves were mostly empty. We won't be back. All our Swedish friends are expressing the same sentiments on Facebook. I would prefer if Ikea would increase their prices a little to be able to offer better quality & service. read more

I always come here when I go to ikea. While the Swedish meatballs aren't the best thing I've ever tasted, it's still pretty good. The mash tastes like regular cafeteria food and sometimes (okay maybe all the time) the meatballs are dry, but hey.. Just smother it in the gravy. The Garlic bread is good and not a bad price at 2 for 99 cents or one at like 65 cents. The chocolate cake is super rich and sweet but almost always a must get when coming here. If you come with low expectations like I did, then you'll be blown away! read more

Sad to see how much this cafeteria has declined in the past few years. Employees behind the counter are lackluster. Food items in the chilled display don't all have descriptions or prices. Note to IKEA: if a customer has to ask what something is and how much it costs to disinterested employees, chances are pretty good they'll just skip it entirely- like I did today. read more

It's hard to not want to get at least a warm cinnamon roll when you come here. It's all you can smell when having to wait in the long check out lines. The meatballs and jam sound weird but are surprisingly good together. Overall, let's be honest, it's cheap high school cafeteria food. read more

when is the restaurant going to be finish? and please have more cashier during rush hour lunch, and put more napkins in more areas, I hope that the restaurant in the 2nd floor is as comfortable as the one near the door in 1st floor, I love IKEA food but please make the restaurant comfortable, so people don't fight on the line, cause I had 3 people ready to fight while I was having my soup, please be more friendly people in IKEA, we go to have a pleasant day shopping and maybe have a bit to eat so please be more friendly, and make this restaurant comfortable for your costumers, I'm a costumer for at least 6 years, this is in IKEA in Frisco Texas, read more

It is easy to find food I can have due to the listing the allergens on the signs. It's very affordable and I look forward to eating here every time we shop at IKEA. The bubbly lingonberry drink is my favorite staple I have to have every time I come. This time I tried a salad with a mixed vegetable and grain mix on top and really enjoyed it. I was wanting something fresh and healthy and it certainly hit the spot. My husband had the traditional meatballs and liked them. I wouldn't go here just for the food, however I do look forward to it when shopping here. read more

Long line, food was not very good and opinions were less than I was expecting. Also not happy with drink options. Which I didn't realize tell I bought 2 drinks. Okay for a snack but I wouldn't plan lunch here. read more

I was out to get some coffee in the evening at the Frisco location. I was appalled to see the silver ware and glasses used for a soft drink -water in crates that was not washed properly. Can IKEA management wake up and please make sure that these glasses and silver ware are washed well? read more

Can't believe no one has reviewed this cafeteria in its own right. After loving the bag of Swedish meatballs we'd bought for our Christmas dinner recently (sometimes my mom just doesn't want to hand mold 36 meatballs, dammit!), I decided on a whim yesterday that she and I needed to eat lunch there while we were just down the street. Realizing it was a Saturday afternoon, we expected it to be madhouse and the parking lot and store itself WERE but the upstairs cafeteria was fairly uncrowded. Quick line, snap decisions (when you only have a handful of choices, that happens!) and cool rolling cart carrier made it easy to start the meal. Everything is a la carte pricing except where designated and the tables are SELF-BUSSING except where the previous occupants either couldn't read the numerous signs placed around the large seating area or were too inconsiderate to care. Luckily neither of these issues took away from the deliciousness and simplicity of the meals we ate. I had the salmon with dill sauce and spinach potato patty with a soft drink. My mom got the Swedish meatballs (surprise) with mashed potatoes. We also shared a piece of the chocolate layer cake. Our bill was just under $20. Our plates were clean before you knew it and I loved that the cake was not "American" sweet but subtly sweet and chocolatey. Kids eat free on Tuesdays and you can buy many of the items in the food section downstairs. Having a cafeteria in this behemoth is a brilliant move because you can take a break, refuel with all the food groups including caffeine, and keep shopping for minimalist, good-to-mediocre quality home goods! Just be sure you BUS YOUR TABLE! Tack så mycket! read more

IKEA - Salmon with dill sauce and spinach potato patty! - Scandinavian Near Me - Frisco, Texas

Lets not be crazy. This place is here to make sure people like me dont kill someone. The Swedish meatballs were meh and every thing else I tried from cheesecake to French fries was... used as energy to continue walking through IKEA. read more

Craving the Swedish meatballs even a week after I first tried them. The whole thing is just put together very well. Even the corn bread and the deserts... Mmmm!!! read more

Ok. So I went into the IKEA food situation like it was going to be terrible but the place is always busy!! Ordered the meatballs, chicken cordon blue, and kids chicken tenders. The kids chicken tenders get a 5! The meatballs, potatoes, etc all tasted good but we're lukewarm so that was disappointing. But I reminded myself I was at IKEA cafeteria and it was super cheap! Tables weren't that clean and half the staff was super helpful and half could have cared less if they were there. Would I eat there again....if I was at IKEA and hungry, yes. Otherwise probably not. read more

Well, I ate here. I don't feel good about it, but then again I don't feel awful either. Cafeteria quality food. Couldn't finish my plate because the longer the balls sat out, the more they began to resemble actual human testicle (wrinkly). read more

Everything was awesome, except for two old Mexican ladies who worked there had extremely bad attitudes. Highly unprofessional! It was obvious that they didn't want to be there. They were slamming down trays, glasses, tables and chairs as they were cleaning, clearly a sign of negative attitude towards their jobs and customers. They have ruined a perfectly good shopping experience at ikea for the first time for my family. I am sure that I will return, but won't be dining at the cafeteria as long as they keep them. read more