I wish we had an Ikea in Bakersfield. I'm gonna cross my fingers everyday and include IKEA in my prayers to open a location in Bakersfield haha. IKEA's restaurant is cheap and delicious and if you never tried it then you should. The meatballs are bomb with the lingonberries and mashed potatoes and even the peas are good! There's options for everyone here whether you're a vegan or a meat eater you will leave feeling satisfied. You have a choice to dine in or take your meal to go. I've done both and the food still tastes good the next day. The dining area is huge and there's tons of tables, so you won't have to worry about saving a table because there's enough space for everyone. The restaurant is self serve and it's similar to a school cafeteria where you grab your tray and pick your items then right before you walk out to the tables there's a cashier where you can pay for your meal. I have never visited during breakfast time, but I heard they have a good variety also and it's super affordable just like their lunch/dinner options. read more

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Yesterday (3/14/2026, Sunday), I had lunch at IKEA with My Mom & Dad and my brother. My Dad and brother had the meatballs, I had the falafel balls, and my mom had the veggie balls (plant balls). It had been a long time since I last ate at IKEA, and I enjoyed the meal. However, I tried one of the veggie balls and didn't like the taste. The falafel balls were pretty good, and the meatballs were also good. If you pay with a membership card here, the coffee is free, and the coffee was actually quite good. The cornbread here is also tasty, and the employees were friendly. But one thing: some of the trays used for carrying food were very dirty. Also, there were no spoons or forks in the places where they were supposed to be, so we had to walk around and look for them yesterday. read more

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2026/02/10: I came here today to check out their restaurant. Once you enter the building, use the escalator to go up one level, go forward, turn right to get to the restaurant. Grab a tray go thru the line, get your food, go to the cashier, pay, go to the dining area to enjoy your meal. Since it was my first time there, I only order the side orders portion to find out which food I like, They had 2 kinds of meatballs, the regular meatballs were lighter in color, the vegetarian meatballs were darker, the meatballs were good, The chicken tender was good with bbq sauce,!the fries were ok, nothing special, I need to add salt next time. The pasta with sauce was delicious. I need to order 2 portions next time. They have a lot of selection of desserts and food, too bad they don't have any beef products other than meatballs, The soda fountain was generic brand but they had diet cola which is my drink of choice, I may try their coffee next time. Everyone there was very friendly, nice and professional and very patient to answer my newbie questions, The dining area is wide, roomy and kept clean, I had a little difficulty finding my way out, all the path seems to lead deeper into the store, the way out was go down the stairs, then thru a grey door to get to to the lobby of the building to exit the building. Heh! I almost felt like the building was trying to prevent me from leaving, lol! I will learn next time. read more

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IKEA is the ultimate "reliable" choice when you're mid-shop or just want a cheap, decent meal. It's a cafeteria-style setup, so don't expect table service, but the efficiency is hard to beat. The Swedish meatballs are legitimately good. They're consistent, the lingonberry jam adds the pertect amount of tartness, and the gravy ties it all together. It's a classic for a reason and probably the best value-for-money meal you'll find in the area. It can get pretty chaotic on weekends with kids and crowds, but the seating area is usually clean and spacious. read more

IKEA Restaurant - Swedish meatballs meal - Scandinavian Near Me - Burbank, California

If you've ever visited any IKEA in the world, but haven't had their Famous Swedish Meatballs... Have you really ever been to IKEA?? Yeah!! I'm calling YOU out. Not getting IKEA's meatballs is the equivalent of... Going to Costco and not getting their $1.50 hotdog. And/Or Going to a carnival and not getting a funnel cake. Yes! These are not optional suggestions like, "hmm maybe I'll get the meatballs." No!! These are mandatory rules, customs; the actually by-laws of the land of Sweden ;) Cause if there's anything that the Swedes have mastered other than selling you a box of furniture with 3000 parts named something I definitely cannot pronounce.... It's their Swedish Meatballs! Yeah! 12 meatballs in a delicious brown gravy. Accompanied by a scoop of mashed potatoes, approximately 365 peas (not really, but later I'll tell you what is 365), the most delicious lingonberry jam, and the cutest little Flag of Sweden ever!!! Yes, you are in for a treat! But don't you worry, the IKEA restaurant is not just limited to its balls of meat! Potato cheddar cod, various salads, chicken fingers & fries, cold wraps and of course small plates for the kids. But my favorite part of coming to IKEA besides walking around this massive store looking at all of the cool things all while having a belly full of meatballs.... The vanilla soft serve ice cream cone for dessert!!! And unlike McDonald's, their machine is always up! And remember earlier where I mentioned 365?? Well 365 is IKEA's return policy! Yes a whole year to return something, That's crazy!! So the next time you roll through IKEA... You know what needs to be done! But for now... It's time for me to get to work, I've got a cabinet to build. 3,000 parts? 150 steps?? Oh boy, I'm gonna need some more meatballs for energy. By the way, these instructions don't make any sense. Anyone understand Swedish? Ahh, I'll just wing it ;) read more

IKEA Restaurant - Sweden on a plate! - Scandinavian Near Me - Burbank, California

I eat at the restaurant whenever I come to ikea. Is it tasty? No, but it is cheap. They have special deals from time to time and my most recent trip was $2 for their meatballs and pasta. It looked so sad but that $2 meal was enough to fill my stomach for a lunch. It tasted better than I expected too, with the meatballs and tomato sauce doing most of the heavy lifting in terms of taste. Overall, mediocre to below mediocre tasting food but for a ridiculously cheap price if youre hungry. read more

IKEA Restaurant - Scandinavian Near Me - Burbank, California

The Burbank IKEA restaurant is where hopes and dreams, and while it's good, go to die - but at least I could die with a plate of meatballs. After navigating a line system so confusing it felt like a theme park ride, designed by Kafka, I finally reached the promised land: the cash register. The Swedish meatballs arrived in their beige, glory, lounging in a gravy pool that could double as shiny wall paint, with mashed potatoes that whispered, "I was once powder in a bag." The lingonberry jam added its signature Scandinavian plot twist, while the salmon side dish politely reminded me that IKEA does, in fact, sell furniture - because it tasted ever so slightly bland. Speaking of furniture the cafeteria seating is what I imagine corporate IKEA furniture showroom would look like. It's said "yes, this is what people want while they eat their meat spheres in a bed of brown rose gravy." Chairs built for endurance, tables, built, lightweight, and flimsy - the aesthetic is very "mandatory training sessions with free lunches. And yet I can't stay mad. The whole thing kind of works. The chaos, the lines, the furniture that looks like a corporate break room. It's all part of the IKEA charm. I left full with energy to finish my full day lost around the showroom rooms. read more

IKEA Restaurant - Meatballs and Mac - Scandinavian Near Me - Burbank, California

Quick, simple. Enjoyed the Swedish meatballs and smoked slice salmon. I like sitting by the large windows enjoying the view. read more

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Had my car at a nearby service shop this morning and decided to stop by IKEA Restaurant for breakfast. I was one of the first people there after opening. Honestly, it was a pretty nice experience. Empty parking lot, friendly employees, no line, clean restroom -- and you can charge your EV while you're there, which is super convenient. The biggest surprise was the breakfast price. I ordered the small breakfast plate: scrambled eggs, diced potatoes, and 2 strips of bacon. Nothing fancy, but solid breakfast food and exactly what you need in the morning. Price? $2.49. And coffee was free with IKEA Family. I genuinely felt like I went back in time because I haven't seen prices like this in years. For the price, it's absolutely worth it. Glad I randomly discovered this and definitely wanted to share it here for anyone nearby looking for a cheap breakfast and coffee. read more

IKEA Restaurant - Small Breakfast - Scandinavian Near Me - Burbank, California

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Enjoyed our lunch at IKEA Restaurant on a Saturday afternoon. The eatery was busy and lots of people dining. Plenty of tables and chair available for seating. We met up with some friends to have lunch and shop with. I ordered the Meatballs with Mashed Potatoe, Macaroni and Cheese, 2 Garlic Bread, 2 fruit drinks and a latte. The servings of the Meatballs with Mashed Potatoes were plentiful as well as the servings for the Macaroni and Cheese. My child and I didn't finish our lunch. IKEA Restaurant kept the quality of their meatballs. The Garlic Bread was appropriately tasteful. The toasts were not burnt. The latte was just right. You can taste the espresso and temperature was just right. I like how everything is accessible to the diner including utensils, napkins and additional condiments. Pricing is also great along with the quality. read more

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So after decades of not even looking at the restaurant because they never had vegan options... a few months ago the overhead lighted menu caught my eye. What??!! A plant Dog and a veggie Dog. I googled immediately, yes both are vegan. Woohoo. So I tried the veggie Dog. Serving team very nice and polite. Order number called before I even sat down. read more

IKEA Restaurant - It's VEGAN!!! Strawberry soft ice. - Scandinavian Near Me - Burbank, California

I didn't know until recently that IKEA sold breakfast! I needed to go check it out. This location specifically only serves breakfast until 11am. It's the same way you grab lunch and they have cake slices and blueberry & cinnamon scones available to have on the side. I got their Medium breakfast with Swedish pancakes. I will say the potatoes were my favorite part of this breakfast, they were yummy and seasoned well! Everything else was meh. The scone was good. Cute environment and who doesn't love IKEA in general? If you happen to be here for breakfast time I don't see why not! read more

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First time eating at the restaurant, loved the cafeteria serving style. We grabbed a tray, got 12 meatballs with gravy (options are 4, 8 or 12), Swedish pancake, raspberry cream pastry and a couple of fountain diet colas. The seating is open, nicely lit and kind of a buzz ambiance, awesome. The food was very tasty, love the lingonberry jelly is the best. We even grabbed some meatballs, gravy and jelly to take home. Great experience. read more

An iconic way to spend your afternoon/evenings after shopping at the famous Swedish furniture megastore! My favorites are the aptly named Swedish meatballs, the well seasoned chicken tenders, and the fresh salmon with salad! The value for each item is incredible, and it's simply a nostalgic way to cap off a nice shopping spree! read more

Landed in Burbank and after picking up a rental car, our first stop was IKEA for some Swedish meatballs since it's right around the corner from the airport. IKEA holds such a special place in my heart as I remember all the visits through the years as my children grew up. We've had many lunches in the Burbank IKEA restaurant over the years. The Swedish meatballs, always one of the meals that we look forward to. Unfortunately, on our last visit, we had two stark realizations . Those Swedish meatballs are not Swedish at all. At least not authentic Swedish. They just tasted like regular meatballs, but we enjoyed them anyways. Also, the prices are now ridiculous in the IKEA restaurant. read more

I hadn't been to IKEA in a decade, and back then the food was decent enough that if we were shopping and felt hungry, it was an okay meal. Today I popped in just to see how the restaurant is nowadays...and it was an epic fail. I ordered the pasta with veggie balls. The penne was a bowl of mashed and soggy pasta. The sauce had no flavor. The veggie balls were small and room temp. I also ordered a pretzel, which was hard and gross. And, the veggie hot dog was tiny and there's no more pickled topping, just fried onion. This meal was carb filled and not fresh tasting at all. I had a few bites before I chucked it all in the trash. I think I would've had a better meal at a Soup Kitchen. Truly gross slop. read more

I came to IKEA for the furniture with an empty stomach, so the smell of the cafeteria drew me in. For the price I wasn't expecting much obviously, although many meals do range $10+ so you could rack up a bill. Anyway, I kept it cheap, got the penne pasta (wit meatballs) a side of fries and two garlic breads. The ambience of the place is pretty bad tbh. Feels like a dining hall out of Sucession. Very Corprate bland feeling, but that makes sense for IKEA The food was pretty okay. The penne was very over cooked, super soft, but the sauce it was in was okay and the meatballs were pretty good. The fries were pretty sad. Not soggy but not crispy. What I'd expect for $2 fries The garlic bread was pretty good though. Thick but pretty crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Overall, it's what you get for what you pay. Cheap and instant service, some foods hit and some don't but you get what you pay. It's a cheap cafeteria dining hall at work open to the public read more

After what seemed to be hours of trekking through a maze of like furniture and house gadgets, we were all dying of thirst and hunger. We went into the kitchen and it was a total mob scene. Nowhere to sit and lines were a mile long. We had to walk out. The Swedish Meatballs looked pretty darn good. However, we ended up down at the fast food stand and gobbled down some decent dollar dogs. All prices seemed reasonable. read more

Food still ok price but not as good of a deal. Not enough people working and only 1 line now so getting food takes too long and the cashiers are doing nothing. Need to get people through the line. read more

After walking however many miles through the Ikea store in Burbank, we were starving. And tired. And our feet hurt. We went to the cafeteria and had some classics. I think that is all that they serve here.... The Smoked Salmon Salad was full of flavor and the salmon was so tender. The salad is served with fresh leafy greens and a scoop of potato salad. The smoked salmon had a great flavor. I want some bagels with lox now.... The potato salad was good, maybe a bit plain. The dressing on the side of the plate is an odd choice. We also got the Swedish Meatballs with peas, mashed potatoes, and lingonberries. The mashed potatoes are perfect for picking up the peas! Nothing was overcooked, the peas were tender, the mashed potatoes were very mashed, no texture, just potato-ey goodness.  This came with some lingonberries. It was nice to cut the other flavors with it. We also got some veggie patties and plantains as side dishes. The veggie patties were good, maybe a bit small, but good flavor. And the Plantains were cooked just right. A little resistance to them, but soft and full of flavor. Had to get a scone and strawberry cake as well. I forgot to take pictures of the cake, but for a few bucks, this is a great deal. Both were a nice way to finish our meal Not a huge menu, but pretty much anyone can find something that they would want to eat from here. It's a cafeteria, it moves a lot of folks through in a polite manner. Serving staff is friendly if you have any questions, but again, it is a cafeteria, so there is not a lot of server/customer interaction. Checking out and paying is quick and simple, and there is a lot of seating. The seating area is clean and comfortable for what it is. It seems to be very clean, nothing in disrepair. read more

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The restaurant is pleasant and very spacious. It's a cafeteria style service. You line up with your tray and order the food you want of the menus. When you receive your food, you head to the car register and pay. You pour your own drink at the drink station and get your sauces you need. The food selections I've tried are as below: Swedish meatballs - comes with mashed potatoes, gravy, peas and lingonberry jam. I've been coming and enjoying this dish for over 20 years. Plant balls - served same as the swedish meatballs, except the meat balls are replaced with a plant based alternate. I actually enjoy these more than the original meatballs. Veggie balls - these are true vegetarian balls with side of vegetables. I didn't like it to much... Garlic lemon cod - served with mashed potatoes, gravy and peas. This is my usual go to selection when I eat here. Salmon fillet - served with cauliflower rice and red pepper relish along with side veggies. This is a provider selection for a very thin slab of fish. It's okay, but I prefer the cod any day. Chicken tenders with French fries - a bit dry but not greasy at all. Nice and crunchy too. Good size chicken strips x3. Fries are good too. Pulled pork sandwich - I didn't like the bun at all. The pork was shredded to the point where Mac and cheese - skip it unless you're super craving it. If give it 2 stars. I enjoy coming on Tuesdays for their 50% off deals with the IKEA Family membership. read more

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In IKEA restaurant I got my favorite cod fillet with mushed potato and tried a salmon salad, which was amazingly delicious! I also love their drink, especially lingonberry lemonade. The workers are friendly and helpful, the menu is amazing, they are very attentive to kids. I love their little area for babies with special chairs and bottle warmer. read more

IKEA Restaurant - Drink bar - Scandinavian Near Me - Burbank, California

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2/3/25 Still Lingonberry: Dev - A Meal - A French Fries: Dev - S Meal - S Plant Balls: Dev - A Meal - A Stockholm Salad: Dev - A Meal - A Garlic Lemon Cod: Dev - A Meal - A ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Coffee: Dev - A Meal - B Swedish Apple Cake: Dev - A Meal - A Caramel Almond Cake: Dev - S Meal - S ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total - 3.7/5 read more

IKEA Restaurant - Caramel Almond Cake, Swedish Apple Cake, Coffee - Scandinavian Near Me - Burbank, California

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So the Swedish (remember those are not the Swiss!!!; it's not banks, chocolate, Heidi, and alpes, but Volvo, Saab, and IKEA) have always come across as having a sense for practical solutions. Well, remarkably enough, that holds true for their cafeteria-style restaurant with its unbeatable meatballs (in three forms: meat, plant-based, vegetarian). It is well run with friendly staff. It offers a quick meal or refreshment at an extremely favorable value per price ratio. read more

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Very dried salmon with soggy veggies... Cod was terrible as well... Service...very inconsistent... Amazon fresh food is much better read more

IKEA Restaurant - Cod - Scandinavian Near Me - Burbank, California

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Swedish IKEA pancake tasted terrible because the rancid oil. Here's why:-Oil Oxidation Over time, vegetable oils especially polyunsaturated ones like rapeseed can oxidize and develop unpleasant smells or tastes fishy, metallic. After all the service is good not bad . read more

IKEA Restaurant - IKEA pancake tasted terrible due to rancid oil. why: over time, oils--especially polyunsaturated ones like rapeseed--oxidize, causing fishy - Scandinavian Near Me - Burbank, California

Meh. They've raised the prices so much over the past few years! Stopped by here on a half-price-breakfast morning, and it was chaos. Even the menu boards (digital displays) didn't show the right menu, so the line moved very slowly because everyone was asking what was being served and the pricing. Oy. Got a large breakfast that's normally $6 - a scoop of cooked egg product, 2 thin swedish pancakes, and fries since they were sold out of breakfast potatoes. Nothing was tasty. Ugh. read more

IKEA Restaurant - Breakfast 9/2024 - nope. - Scandinavian Near Me - Burbank, California

Ikea has daily restaurant deals for Ikea members: 50% off all adult entrees on Tuesdays and 2 free kids' meals when you buy one adult entree on Wednesdays. When you scroll down, it gives the terms and conditions (attached). Nowhere does it say that the kids have to be present with you when ordering. I went there today at lunch around 11, and the lady behind the counter (grey hair, mid-60s, 5'5") said the kids had to be with me when ordering. I asked her where it said that in the terms and conditions, and her same response, like a record on repeat, was that kids needed to be present when ordering. She refused to give me the two free kids' entrees. This would be bad for any multi-billion dollar/year business, but it is especially galling when Ikea's mission statement is to support families, make their store welcoming, and their prices competitive. Ikea's statement directly contradicts my in-store experience today. It is also not supported by the terms and conditions as abated on its website. read more

IKEA Restaurant - Terms and conditions on the website. - Scandinavian Near Me - Burbank, California

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Good food, but the restaurant staff should be consistent about the servings. I had the chicken tenders + fries, and my fries were skimpy. Other customers had a lot of fries for the same entree. Thanks read more

Can't come to IKEA without grabbing a bite here! Free hot tea or coffee for IKEA family card holders. Plates are not huge but you get a nice selection of protein with starch and greens. read more

IKEA Restaurant - Lemon Cod Fillet $9.99 - Scandinavian Near Me - Burbank, California

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Not bad. Nothing super special, but a decent place to get average food. Overall I would come here again it's fun and has a variety. Mac n cheese was okay but I probably wouldn't get again. Nothing special. Chicken tenders and fries were pretty good. A tad dry but not bad flavor. Chocolate lava cake was only okay. The cheesecake flavor wasn't bad but a bit too soft. Caesar salad was also nothing special. read more

Very nice resturant inside of the Ikea, much more of a selection that you would expect, prices are very reasonable, food and portion sizes were very good, staff was very friendly, lots of seating. Lunch for the wife and I was less than $15.00 difficult to beat in these times of rising prices. Wife had the small breakfast and I had the meatball plate. read more

IKEA Restaurant - Meatball plate - Scandinavian Near Me - Burbank, California

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Nice restaurant with a good selection of food. I especially enjoy getting the slices of cakes! Have not yet tried their breakfast food but will be coming back to try it soon. Everyone is very friendly and helpful. read more

IKEA Restaurant - Scandinavian Near Me - Burbank, California

Love eating here! My bf and I don't come here very often but when we do, it's always absolutely delicious. Line is usually long but goes by very quickly. It also had a very open and well spread out seating area so you'll always find a spot. They're also very organized with their tray racks for when you're finished eating. We always get the Swedish meatballs with the mashed potato, lingonberry sauce, and broccoli. Today when we went for lunch, they only had peas instead of broccoli but also had seasonal vegetables which I switched my peas out for. Their garlic toast is an absolute must! Super soft but also perfectly toasted. Suuuuper good with butter! Highly recommend it and they're cheap. The pricing of their meals here are great and the food really fills you up. Looking forward to more meals! IG: @ammysalamii read more

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The food is good as always, the service is as kind as they can be, the atmosphere was almost like a cafe for shoppers who would want something simple yet delicious read more

It's been a long time that my wife and I have been to the Ikea restaurant the last time we were was the Ikea in Covina that was the last time I tasted their Swedish meatball they so good and also their desserts. We went the Ikea in Burkank to buy couple items for the house and look at furniture and many things to improve the house. I think this Ikea is huge walking around and also looking make everyone hungry. My wife and I went thev Ikea restaurant on the second floor in Ikea we notice there's a line into the restaurant we got in line waited the line went fast. It feel like you were in a cafeteria and choosing you meal it was very much right away we saw the Swedish meatball and vegetarian meatball we got them both and a salad and dessert and drinks. We pay and look around where to sit we found a table empty then we to eat my wife enjoy the Swedish meatball she they were good and I try vegetarian meatball they were very good I enjoy it very much. The dessert were incredible good that we enjoy. read more

IKEA Restaurant - Scandinavian Near Me - Burbank, California

I've been going here periodically for several years and everytime it's been getting dirtier and less kept up. The food is good, no complaints there. However, the overall cleanliness of the eating area has been getting worse over time. Tonight it seemed especially bad. Food trays were not clean, empty tables were left dirty and no one was around to clean them. Plenty of employees standing around doing nothing, but no one cleaning. Also, the fountain drinks were not good. Seems the syrup was not working or running out. Everyone pouring their drinks out into the drain. It's frustrating to pay $35.00 for two meals and then having to clean your own table before sitting down. Not sure if I will be back! read more

I like going to IKEA but the restaurant has been getting dirtier over the years, the last visit this Saturday was a new low. I had trouble finding clean silverware. The utensils that were out were greasy and visibly dirty. I grabbed a coffee cup - it had red lipstick on it. While eating, I found an old BIC pen cap in my lingonberry sauce. I didn't make a big deal of it at the time, because I like going to IKEA and there are people in my family who would never go back. I'm glad the pen cap wasn't in my two-year-old's food, at least. Yikes. IKEA. You sell dishwashers. This reflects poorly on you. read more

Who doesn't like Ikea's Swedish meatballs with mashed potatoes and gravy and vegetables?! The salmon is tasty too, and the plant based meat balls aren't bad at all. I also like their desserts. read more

This is probably the largest IKEA restaurant I've ever experienced. It's located on the 2nd level above the store entrance. The dining room is large, bright and airy with tables and sofa seating. I rather enjoy the food at IKEA, especially the Swedish Meatballs ... go figure! The cafeteria-style serving ares are well laid out, as are the beverage stations. Service is very good. read more