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Make your trip to IKEA Charlotte one for the whole family. Visit the IKEA restaurant for breakfast, lunch or dinner and try a taste of Sweden. Enjoy all your favorite dishes in including Swedish meatballs, salmon, plant-based options and affordable kid-friendly options like chicken tenders and mac and cheese.
Chain store restaurant featuring Swedish-inspired food, including classic meatball & salmon dishes.
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Reviews
Melissa Page
We read all of the awful reviews on our drive up to Charlotte while on a shopping trip to Ikea.
We decided to give the restaurant a try anyway since it smelled so good.
I am really glad that we did, our entire family enjoyed our meals. We got meatballs and salad, mashed potatoes, peas and amazing cakes.
I think the people that left terrible reviews have maybe never eaten cafeteria style before, this was totally on par with all the other cafeteria experiences I have had.
… moreWe decided to give the restaurant a try anyway since it smelled so good.
I am really glad that we did, our entire family enjoyed our meals. We got meatballs and salad, mashed potatoes, peas and amazing cakes.
I think the people that left terrible reviews have maybe never eaten cafeteria style before, this was totally on par with all the other cafeteria experiences I have had.
Wynne Smith
It’s a cafeteria. So… you know. Expect the cafeteria experience. If you can’t remember, you’ve never been to public school. I loved it! Smells delicious. The staff was friendly efficient awesome. but don’t expect people to fall over your feet. Again. It’s a cafeteria. I was a little disturbed by the negative reviews I saw. I did not in anyway have a bad experience. My ONLY issue is that I could NOT find menu pricing ANYWhERE on the internet so. I am providing pics of menus as of July 2025. Remember people… it’s a cafeteria.
… moreAndia Feriz
Swedish meatballs are good. Peas and mashed potatoes were nice, could use a little salt tho. The plant balls were also pretty good, I liked them better than the meatballs.
… moreAlexus Octavian
Nice place, but sometimes it’s very crowded.
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william young
First time here. I wasn’t impressed at all. Tenders were decent but not hot. Fries were cold and dry. Peas halfway burnt and cold. My meal came up to almost 20 bucks. What a rip off. Never again.
… moreRichard Mancine
We were there at lunch. Waited in line for 20 minutes before getting to the counter. They had 3 cashiers on who were in chef coats just waiting for customers. Interesting that they did not have a sense of urgency or went back to help the staff serving.
Food was basic which you expect for the price point. No love for the food or customer service. Had to check cups, plates, and silverware. There were many items that were still dirty. If you are looking for a true cafeteria experience, then this is your place.
Cashier was more interested in what was on her phone than actually cashing us out.
Soda fountain was out of service, and it was quite dirty.
Probably would not go back.
… moreFood was basic which you expect for the price point. No love for the food or customer service. Had to check cups, plates, and silverware. There were many items that were still dirty. If you are looking for a true cafeteria experience, then this is your place.
Cashier was more interested in what was on her phone than actually cashing us out.
Soda fountain was out of service, and it was quite dirty.
Probably would not go back.
Stephanie Evans
I just love the meatballs, Greek salad, and the strawberry layer cake! Oh so good. Be sure to get the family card for random discounts and free coffee or tea with your meal. Food has a discount today for some reason so all the food you see in the images was $24.76 with tax!
… moreAlly F
I did a comparison test of the plant ball vs meatball sundae at the kiosk after checkout, and they were both so good. The original tastes meaty/gamey and the plant balls taste great and don’t have a weird aftertaste. It’s a draw, they’re both great and stand on their own.
… moreRobloxRuffinDog YT
The IKEA Restaurant in Charlotte: A Culinary Catastrophe
If there was ever a restaurant experience that deserved less than a single star, it would be the IKEA Restaurant in Charlotte. Typically, one might not expect five-star dining from a furniture store cafeteria, but even the most basic expectations were shattered during my visit. What I had hoped would be a quick, satisfying meal turned into a culinary nightmare that I would not wish on anyone.
The troubles began with the mac and cheese, a dish that is nearly impossible to get wrong. Yet, somehow, IKEA managed to defy the odds. Instead of the creamy, cheesy comfort food I anticipated, I was served a bowl of noodles coated in what can only be described as dosa batter gone horribly wrong. As much as I appreciate the crispy, savory goodness of a well-made dosa, it has no place masquerading as mac and cheese. The tangy, fermented flavor overwhelmed my palate, leaving me questioning whether this was an experimental dish or just a gross mishap.
If I thought things couldn’t get worse, I was sadly mistaken. Next came the chocolate cake—a dessert that should be a reliable ending to any meal. But this cake was no sweet treat. Instead, it tasted alarmingly like mint toothpaste. The texture was passable, but the flavor was as if someone had emptied an entire tube of toothpaste into the batter. Each bite felt like an assault on my taste buds, leaving a lingering medicinal aftertaste that ruined my appetite altogether.
The rest of the dining experience didn’t redeem these culinary disasters. The ambiance was bleak, with cafeteria-style seating that felt more like a high school lunchroom than a restaurant. The service was lackluster at best, with employees looking as though they, too, were questioning their life choices.
IKEA’s tagline may be “Designing for the many,” but if this restaurant is anything to go by, it seems they’ve forgotten about the importance of quality food. While their furniture may have its fans, their food should come with a warning label. If I could give the IKEA Restaurant in Charlotte zero stars, I would—no hesitation, no regret.
For now, I will take solace in knowing that this meal was a lesson learned: next time I visit IKEA, I’ll stick to buying furniture and skip the food entirely.
… moreIf there was ever a restaurant experience that deserved less than a single star, it would be the IKEA Restaurant in Charlotte. Typically, one might not expect five-star dining from a furniture store cafeteria, but even the most basic expectations were shattered during my visit. What I had hoped would be a quick, satisfying meal turned into a culinary nightmare that I would not wish on anyone.
The troubles began with the mac and cheese, a dish that is nearly impossible to get wrong. Yet, somehow, IKEA managed to defy the odds. Instead of the creamy, cheesy comfort food I anticipated, I was served a bowl of noodles coated in what can only be described as dosa batter gone horribly wrong. As much as I appreciate the crispy, savory goodness of a well-made dosa, it has no place masquerading as mac and cheese. The tangy, fermented flavor overwhelmed my palate, leaving me questioning whether this was an experimental dish or just a gross mishap.
If I thought things couldn’t get worse, I was sadly mistaken. Next came the chocolate cake—a dessert that should be a reliable ending to any meal. But this cake was no sweet treat. Instead, it tasted alarmingly like mint toothpaste. The texture was passable, but the flavor was as if someone had emptied an entire tube of toothpaste into the batter. Each bite felt like an assault on my taste buds, leaving a lingering medicinal aftertaste that ruined my appetite altogether.
The rest of the dining experience didn’t redeem these culinary disasters. The ambiance was bleak, with cafeteria-style seating that felt more like a high school lunchroom than a restaurant. The service was lackluster at best, with employees looking as though they, too, were questioning their life choices.
IKEA’s tagline may be “Designing for the many,” but if this restaurant is anything to go by, it seems they’ve forgotten about the importance of quality food. While their furniture may have its fans, their food should come with a warning label. If I could give the IKEA Restaurant in Charlotte zero stars, I would—no hesitation, no regret.
For now, I will take solace in knowing that this meal was a lesson learned: next time I visit IKEA, I’ll stick to buying furniture and skip the food entirely.
H Hamzoz
My wife and I have always been loyal IKEA customers, not only for their products but also for their restaurant, which we’ve frequented without issue. However, our recent visit to the IKEA restaurant in Charlotte, NC, was marred by an incredibly disappointing experience that I feel compelled to share.
Upon approaching the counter to place our order, we were met with dismissive and discriminatory behavior from one of the employees. The staff member appeared to judge us based on our appearance, making us feel unwelcome and uncomfortable. Despite there being no apparent reason for this behavior, the employee refused to take our order.
At this point, we asked to speak with a manager. Thankfully, Zack, the manager on duty, quickly came to our aid. He handled the situation with professionalism and empathy, apologizing for the employee’s behavior and immediately taking our order. His response reassured us that this type of treatment was not typical of IKEA, and we truly appreciated his efforts to resolve the matter.
It is deeply disappointing to experience such behavior at a company we’ve always admired. Discrimination of any kind has no place in a customer-facing business, and employees like the one we encountered can harm IKEA’s reputation and drive loyal customers away. While Zack’s prompt action helped salvage our experience, it’s unfortunate that we were put in this situation in the first place.
We hope that IKEA takes this feedback seriously and ensures better training and oversight of its staff to prevent others from facing similar discrimination.
… moreUpon approaching the counter to place our order, we were met with dismissive and discriminatory behavior from one of the employees. The staff member appeared to judge us based on our appearance, making us feel unwelcome and uncomfortable. Despite there being no apparent reason for this behavior, the employee refused to take our order.
At this point, we asked to speak with a manager. Thankfully, Zack, the manager on duty, quickly came to our aid. He handled the situation with professionalism and empathy, apologizing for the employee’s behavior and immediately taking our order. His response reassured us that this type of treatment was not typical of IKEA, and we truly appreciated his efforts to resolve the matter.
It is deeply disappointing to experience such behavior at a company we’ve always admired. Discrimination of any kind has no place in a customer-facing business, and employees like the one we encountered can harm IKEA’s reputation and drive loyal customers away. While Zack’s prompt action helped salvage our experience, it’s unfortunate that we were put in this situation in the first place.
We hope that IKEA takes this feedback seriously and ensures better training and oversight of its staff to prevent others from facing similar discrimination.