IKEA Restaurant — Restaurant in Town of Oyster Bay

After spending all morning playing games at the next door Round1, this restaurant was a good spot to get a relatively inexpensive and filling meal. Luckily when we visited, they had a promotion for buy one get one 50% off for adult entrees. I also had some reward points saved up which I redeemed for $5 off and a froyo cone. Lunchtime was quite busy but the line moves relatively quickly. They have cute little carts for food trays so there's no awkward game of balance as you try to spot a free table. You can grab your own metal utensils (forks, knives, spoons) and peruse the cold offerings like dessert, sandwiches and salads before getting to the hot food area.

We got an order of classic Swedish meatballs and feeling adventurous also added on an order of their plant-based meatballs (which did not hold a candle against the classic Swedish meatball). IKEA members get a free hot coffee or drink so be sure to grab a white cup for this. Teabags were by the register and hot water was by the hot coffee dispensers. Glass cups are for the soft drinks.

8 meatballs is a good portion for one person (since the dish comes with mashed potatoes, gravy, lingonberry jam and peas). We shared 12 Swedish and 8 plant balls and left absolutely stuffed after clearing both plates. Also sampled a bit of all the soft drinks they had available and I liked sparkling pear and sparkling lemon (reminds me of Sprite...but healthy?) the best. Made myself a milk tea by adding a bit of half-and-half and a packet of sugar...

Did all my research online prior to visiting bc I have my daughter with me. Wait time was one hour for 45mins playtime at small land. Browsed around, went to get something to eat at the cafeteria. Barely heard my name called on the loud speaker. Threw out my food, rushed back to small land. Only to be told they called My name 20 mins ago, so I lost the spot for my daughter. And I have to be on the bottom of the list. When asked why can I not be next on the list? I have been here 1 hour ago, now I have to wait another hour? "Thats just how it is" the answer was. Then why have this babysitting service available for parents' ease of shopping? When you can not be flexible and common sense to iron out hiccups as such, not hearing the name on the louder speaker, not able to troop back to the front of the store in acceptable time. This is not a small store! Without arguing with no common sense employees/their house rules, I waited another hour. Had my daughter played in the showrooms, while shopping on my phone at other retailers. Put my daughter there went over to broadway commons, spent my money there. Picked up my daughter within 45 mins. So thank you for not being flexible with me, i can spend my...

Breakfast at IKEA is one of the simple pleasures in life. It’s simple and cheap, and good enough for what it is. It’s only served for a couple of hours in the morning, so getting there in time is a fun race. You’re surrounded by a regular crowd of older folks who come every week or everyday.

I go for the Bacon & Eggs plate, that comes with some potatoes too that are pretty dang good. It’s real basic and cafeteria quality, but a pretty big portion size that you really can’t complain for $4. Back in the pre-covid days it was $1.50 which was a ridiculous stea. And if you sign up for the free IKEA Family thing, you get free coffee or tea.

The staff is friendly, the seating area is all recently renovated and bright & sunny, and its usually nice and quiet on weekday mornings. And when you’re all done, buss your tray, take a nice stroll through some fake bedrooms, and be off to start the day.

Is it mass produced? Yes. Is it under seasoned? Yes. Is it actually somehow...