Have you eaten at IKEA?
Jun 11, 2008 | 1:25 pm
#76
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I eat there every time I go, it's an integral part of the IKEA experience for me. I even showed up early once to try the 99-cents breakfast. The breakfast was not too tasty though it was inexpensive, I much prefer the meatballs and other stuff. I try to shop there on weekday evenings if possible because the stores can be pretty crazy on weekends.
Jun 13, 2008 | 10:01 am
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IKEA Food
Ate there last night.
Regualr meatballs, chips, gravy and berry sauce for 3.75 and a free cup of tea as I had my IKEA family card with me.
A bargain and always delicious.
Regualr meatballs, chips, gravy and berry sauce for 3.75 and a free cup of tea as I had my IKEA family card with me.
A bargain and always delicious.
Jun 27, 2008 | 1:34 am
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Do you think this thread should be retitled Ikea Meatballs? 
On a more Lebanese note, I had falafel balls for lunch.
Unfortunately they looked like large animal droppings!
I've resisted the urge to buy cheap homewares for several months.
Which means I will surely be back some time just to see if stainless steel counters are on sale once more!
On a more Lebanese note, I had falafel balls for lunch.
Unfortunately they looked like large animal droppings!
I've resisted the urge to buy cheap homewares for several months.
Which means I will surely be back some time just to see if stainless steel counters are on sale once more!
Jun 27, 2008 | 8:59 pm
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Ditto on liking the meatballs. I haven't had "real" Swedish meatballs, so I have nothing to compare them to. But for the price, they are tasty. I've even bought some to make at home.
As for the other dishes, they are so-so. The chocolate torte cake wasn't chocolately at all. The chicken is decent. I don't normally go to IKEA just for the food (it's a bit of a drive for me), but if I'm going there anyway to get something, then I'll enjoy a meal there.
I'm referring to the Orlando location, btw.
As for the other dishes, they are so-so. The chocolate torte cake wasn't chocolately at all. The chicken is decent. I don't normally go to IKEA just for the food (it's a bit of a drive for me), but if I'm going there anyway to get something, then I'll enjoy a meal there.
I'm referring to the Orlando location, btw.
Jun 28, 2008 | 5:48 am
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First visit to the new store outside of Cincinnati a week ago. Tried the meatball and potato deal and it was "good value for money" as the Brits say.
Would hate to subsist on a steady diet of them though.
Cheers
Would hate to subsist on a steady diet of them though.
Cheers
Jun 28, 2008 | 7:06 am
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FWIW, two miles away is 'downtown' Conshohocken, all three blocks of it, there are two or three very good casual bars and restaurants, and a few more upscale ones. More than a few Ikea shoppers in the bars there, you can hear the cell phone conversations, "I just got done at Ikea, and I'm here....". Map
Jul 3, 2008 | 12:17 pm
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Avoiiiiiid the cinnamon rolls!! We had some in San Jose once and they were seriously the most disgusting rolls we'd ever had. They were rock hard and had what I would describe as a cardboard box taste to them.
Jul 7, 2008 | 6:50 pm
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Ok, just got back from the Elizabeth, NJ store. Had the Swedish meatballs. They were good...would have been better without a ton of gravy on top...I enjoyed the Ligonberry sauce. I'd have 'em again.