After a long day of wandering through the rooms of IKEA, you’ve probably worked up quite an appetite. The good news is that the Swedish furniture giant also sells some truly tasty vegan fare in its restaurants, bistros, cafés and markets! In an attempt to become more sustainable, the company has committed to making 50% of its restaurant meals and 80% of its packaged food completely vegan. IKEA prices vegan food the same as, if not lower than, its animal-derived counterparts, and promotes that animal-free foods are healthier and more sustainable. It knows that going vegan is the best thing you can do for animals, the planet, and your health.
Here’s the Vegan Food You Can Find at IKEA
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Plant Dogs
Your trip to IKEA won’t be complete without a stop at the bistro for a delicious vegan hot dog. While the Veggie Hot Dog is vegetable-based, the Plant Dog has a meat-like texture and a smoky flavour reminiscent of the eatery’s original hot dog but without any animal exploitation. Try the Korean-style topping with crunchy coleslaw, savoury La Vie vegan bacon bits, and tangy BBQ sauce. Choosing Plant Dogs helps spare the lives of playful and intelligent pigs and cows. And at 85p each, you can enjoy a few without breaking the bank.
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Veggie Hot Dogs
IKEA’s veggie hot dogs are made with red lentils, kale, carrots, and ginger. They can be topped with pickled red cabbage and crispy onions, and you can choose mustard, ketchup, chip shop curry sauce, or all three. These hot dogs can be enjoyed at the bistro or purchased in packs of 10 in the Swedish Food Market.
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Plant Balls
IKEA’s plant balls are an upgrade to its iconic meatballs. The company sold over 690,000 plant ball dishes from its UK restaurants in a single year, and it’s no wonder. Made with a combination of pea protein, oats, potatoes, onions, and apples, these balls of juicy goodness will not disappoint. IKEA sells these in its market, too, so you can enjoy them from the comfort of your home.
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SLAGVERK (Vegan Chicken Nuggets)
These nuggets of crispy, golden deliciousness are available to buy from the market. They’re sure to bring a smile to your face, since no chicken had to die for them.
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Strawberry Soft Ice
Smooth, creamy strawberry soft-serve? IKEA has it! Find this tasty treat in one of the chain’s bistros for just 65p.
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Doughnut
IKEA’s ringed sugar doughnut is soft and fluffy and sure to satisfy your sweet tooth after a long day of shopping. Grab one (or two) at one of IKEA’s eateries.
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Croissant
For a quick morning bite, opt for a flaky plant-based croissant at one of the cafés or restaurants. Enjoy it with a portion of sunflower spread and Lingonberry jam.
Vegan Food at IKEA Restaurant
And there’s more. Head to IKEA restaurant for some veggie sausages with green cabbage and cut leaks, doused in gravy. Just be sure to replace the mash with one of the many yummy vegan sides on offer.
Or opt for flavoursome plant-based goujons with a side of chips and peas. They can be found in the restaurant as a main meal, on the children’s menu, or at the bistro as a stand-alone portion to have with your favourite vegan condiments.
Other vegan items on the IKEA restaurant’s menu include penne pasta with a rich tomato and basil sauce, plant-based pieces, corn on the cob, salad, soup, garlic bread, onion rings, fruit salad, and a breakfast roll with veggie sausages. For those early morning shoppers, how about creating your own breakfast with a choice of hash browns or potato scones, button mushrooms, baked beans, and toast with Flora spread. Oat milk is available, too, for hot drinks.
Note that the availability of vegan options varies between locations. If you can’t find these at your local IKEA, let them know there is a demand for them!
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