IKEA Restaurant
1700 E Bayshore Rd, East Palo Alto
(888) 888-4532
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I absolutely love their meatballs, salmon, and Greek salad!!! Loveeeeee them thank u so much
The staff that serve the food thank you!!!
A big shout out to the lovely staff Hyun from the checkout line u are amazing thank u soooo so much :) I love going here would go every single day if I lived closer!
Note to ikea— I had this cake yesterday was with strawberries and tasted like guava omggggggg wassss mouthhh watering freaking Luscious Yum!!!!! Pleaseeeeeeee keep in the menu if it was seasonal
The IKEA Restaurant delivers more than you’d expect from a casual cafeteria inside a furniture store. The Swedish meatballs with lingonberry sauce are a staple, and there’s a surprising range of options including salmon fillets, veggie balls, and seasonal soups. The food is well-portioned, consistently warm, and quick to grab during a mid-shopping pause. It's the kind of comfort food that feels familiar and satisfying—especially when paired with their signature elderflower drinks or almond cake for dessert.
The seating area is bright, family-friendly, and offers ample space to relax. Kids’ meals are affordable, and seniors or students can often snag discounts depending on location. While the menu won’t win culinary awards, the value, consistency, and convenience make it a popular stop for regular IKEA-goers. Bonus points for occasional seasonal specials that break up the routine.
Nothing beats the taste Garlic bread + Coffee combo 😋
This used to be a nice place for reasonably priced food. Not any more with $13.99 for 3 pieces chicken tenders and fries. This is more than the price at a large amusement park!! There is also no kids meals option with tenders anymore.
This is a comment I made three years ago during COVID. The IKEA restaurant never responded and they deleted my comment without letting me know. This rating is for the IKEA cafeteria only!
They have a nice set up in the cafeteria following the social distancing guidelines and all. I know they are understaffed right now, BUT their staff need some more training.
When I was ordering food today, the guy at the serving line kept cutting in my sentences and complained that he could not hear me. At last, he shouted,” Ma’m, I don’t understand a thing you said!” What the H?! Of course you didn’t understand a thing! You did not listen to me at all! Just because I’m not white, it doesn’t mean I cannot speak proper English. The people in front of me with stronger accents seemed to get their food alright. I honestly don’t know what went wrong. Later, he claimed that the microphone for the customers wasn’t working. I had to shout to him towards the end of the conversation fearing he could not hear me or take my order.
To IKEA cafeteria team: if the microphone is not working, FIX IT; if the items on the menu are clearly no longer available (items including fountain drinks, etc.), TAKE IT OFF from the menu; If the staff could “not” understand English, they should have some trainings if they are in the front!
Food is expensive now. The 3 pieces of chicken is over $12 and more than the Salomon. You are better off buying meat balls separately than set dinner.
Very fair price for the meatballs and love the chocolate cake
Definitely worth the wait in line
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chocolate Cake, Ikea Swedish Meatballs
Dirty, slow, overpriced, and out of half the food and drinks. no coffee. no mac and cheese. no cold drink cups. out of half the cold drinks. only one cashier; took 30 minutes to get through the line. worst and dirtiest ikea I've ever been to.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Chocolate Cake, Ikea Swedish Meatballs
Something that we thought we'd never do is eat at the Ikea restaurant. Now we have a two year old daughter, and eating there after shopping in ikea is awesome for us (it might be sad, not sure ?).
Food is very affordable!
Vegetarian options: Try the plant balls!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Ikea Swedish Meatballs
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Lunchly is better. "I like my cheese drippy"
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
This place seems really understaffed because it’s pretty dirty and a lot of the drink machines are broken. Don’t get me wrong, I still enjoyed eating here, but it’s clearly not maintained.
Food: 3
It was mid. Kitchen staff looks like they don't want to be there. Crowded and weird.
Parking: Good spots will get taken
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Garlic Bread, Salmon Salad
Once you get in, it is very hard to get out. You have to literally go thru the whole store even if you want to leave not long after you get in…
Too many people shopping and it took very long time to get to cashier.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 3
Veg meatball plate! Delish!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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