With the recent upgrading of my furniture and interior decorations – from a student lifestyle to a working designer, we’ve been to IKEA more than we can count on our fingers. Also, almost every time we go, we stop by the fairly cheap cafeteria.

Meatballs (10 pieces) + Milestone soup with bun

The price is really cheap. Pasta with tomato sauce is only $1.99. The taste is a bit bland, but it’s perfect for students! Or, if you’re trying to save up for a nice new sofa We always get the Meatball Plate (15 pieces of meatballs and mashed potatoes with gravy) for $5.99 On Tuesdays, it’s even cheaper for $2.99 from 2pm till closing. This special offer is on until Dec 31st 2012. There’s also an Organic Chicken Mandarin Salad – Regualary for $5.99, but $3.99 on Wed after 11am. They’ve got the Haddock & Chips for $6.49 but only $2.99 on Thurs from 2pm till closing. The taste is pretty decent for the price, and you get to eat it in the nicely designed IKEA cafeteria.

You pick up the dishes you want, and drinks are self-serve – so no tip required! The cafeteria is kept fairly clean at all times, and very well lit.

It’s worth giving it a try! There are two locations in Lower Mainland: (note that the hours for the store and restaurant is different!)

3320 Jacombs Rd. Richmond
Store Hours: Monday to Friday: 10am – 9pm | Saturday: 9am – 8pm | Sunday: 10am – 6pm
Restaurant hours: Monday to Friday: 9:30am – 8pm | Saturday: 8:30am – 7pm |Sunday: 9:30am – 5pm

1000 Lougheed Highway, Coquitlam
Store Hours: Monday to Friday: 10am – 9pm | Saturday: 9am – 8pm | Sunday: 10am – 6pm
Restaurant hours: Monday to Friday: 9:30am – 8pm | Saturday: 8:30am – 7pm | Sunday: 9:30am – 5pm