Sunday, July 24, 2011

Breakfast at IKEA

Bret and I drove out to IKEA yesterday morning to pick up a new dresser for our new bedroom.  We got to the store pretty early and discovered that while the cafeteria is open at 9:30 AM, the store doesn't open until 10 AM!  Whoops!

We were both pretty hungry so we decided to grab some breakfast while we waited for the store to open.  I've never eaten at IKEA before but I guess there is a first time for everything!  IKEA was having some strange promotion where they would take off the amount of your food receipt from any purchase over $100 in the store.  Since we knew the dresser would meet that purchase amount, we got to eat our breakfast for free!

The IKEA restaurant is served cafeteria-style with cafeteria trays and all.  I ended up ordering their breakfast plate, which came with scrambled eggs, homefries, French toast sticks and sausage. 



The scrambled eggs had a weird texture so I didn't eat that.  But the rest of the food was actually pretty good.  I also have never had French toast sticks before and realize that I actually really like them even though I don't like French toast.  I think it is a texture thing for me and now I'm determined to make French toast sticks in our new kitchen.

I washed my breakfast down with a Swedish sparkling pear juice.



And maybe we went a little crazy on the free breakfast deal but we also split a dessert.  Yes, we had dessert with breakfast!  This raspberry cheesecake had a yummy ladyfinger crust and I definitely ate more than just my half of it!



I definitely wasn't expecting to have breakfast at IKEA but it actually was a great way to start the morning.  We shopped through the store in an hour and then headed to Bret's parents' house to swim off our breakfast at their pool.

IKEA is located at 1 IKEA Way, Stoughton, MA.

17 comments:

Meghan@travelwinedine said...

I have never been to Ikea! But Eric always wants to go there for breakfast!

Bianca @ Confessions of a Chocoholic said...

So nice seeing you last night! I've never eaten at IKEA but when I got here I buy some groceries (chocolate, caviar, candy, cookies) hehehe

Lilly said...

Ikea has some really nice deals even on the food. Breakfast here only cost you 1 euro!!! And for this you'll get a croissant, some jam, a slice of ham, butter, one egg and one mini bread bun. Not a lot, but can’t expect much for 1 euro right?

Melissa said...

You have to go at lunch and have the Swedish meatballs. I've eaten lunch there more times than I care to admit.

Kate@Diethood said...

IKEA has food, too?! And it's good? Geez... go figure! :)

Mini Baker said...

love ikea for things like this post!

Daisy said...

LOVE IT! I have never had breakfast here but I have had dinner. those Swedish meatballs are no joke! you should show us a pic of your new bureau. :)

Elizabeth said...

I love Ikea, lots of good childhood memories there. So funny about the breakfast deal. Clearly I approve of dessert at breakfast.

Ann said...

I love the idea of a sparkling pear drink...do they sell it?

Jennifurla said...

ikea has fun things to eat...but the store gives me anxiety

Kim said...

i have heard that the swedish meatballs at ikea are amazing! yummy!

Michelle Collins said...

I <3 IKEA! I will definitely be making a few stops there once we finally move.

Alicia said...

I didn't know ikea served breakfast either....I do love the swedish meatballs though.....haha, yes, I've eaten there before!

Megan said...

I love French toast sticks! You've got to fry them to get a nice crispy outside.

I think I've only eaten cinnamon buns at IKEA... I usually get so hungry after shopping there that I buy a package of cookies for the drive home.

Alaina said...

I love Ikea. My favorite food item from them is definitely the swedish meatballs. They are so delicious!

Kerstin said...

I love that you had dessert! I really like the meatballs at IKEA!

The Farmers Wife said...

I didn't know IKEA served breakfast?!? I used to live for their swedish meatballs and lingonberry sauce... Yum... Ok now I'm totally craving Ikea... haha!

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