Updated April 2026! The Swedes are known for their love of dairy. But the popular Scandanavian superstore known as IKEA is gaining a reputation for dairy-free eats! From meatballs to plant-based bowls to cinnamon buns, there are now so many options to choose from at their restaurant, bistro, and food market. We’ve outlined the delicious options below. You can jump ahead to the different sections with these links:
- Must Read Information
- Restaurant Menu (dairy-free options in the cafeteria)
- Bistro Menu (dairy-free quick / counter serve options)
- Vegan Menu (restaurant & bistro)
- Food Market (dairy-free with vegan options)
IKEA Dairy-Free Guide with Allergen Notes & Vegan Options
Be aware of special order requirements in parentheses () next to the menu items, and see the Heads Up notes to help fill in the blanks. We have started with the Restaurant / Cafeteria menu by section, followed by the Quick Serve Bistro menu, then Vegan options for both, and finally the take home Food Market items. The information below is for the U.S. IKEA locations. We have included some additional items in Canada, but not all options below are available in Canada or other countries.
Cross-Contamination Note: As always, potential cross-contamination is a risk in any restaurant environment. IKEA does have complete allergen information available and management on staff to answer questions about preparation of specific items. Only you can decide what is safe for your needs.
Other Allergen & Dietary Notes: All items listed below are also made without egg, nuts, soy, and wheat, unless otherwise noted. IKEA might not note items with soy oil or soy lecithin as containing soy. For vegan options, see the Vegan Menu Guide at the bottom of this post.
Breakfast
- Bacon
- Breakfast Potatoes
- Cinnamon Bun (contains soy, wheat)
- Danish, Apple (contains soy, wheat)
- Danish, Cherry (contains soy, wheat)
- Danish, Lemon (contains soy, wheat)
- Lingonberry Jam
- Waffles (contain egg, wheat)
Heads Up! Their Scrambled Eggs, Swedish Pancakes, Croissants, and Scones do contain milk.
Hot Entrees
- Chicken Tenders with Fries (contains soy, wheat)
- Chile Lime Chicken
- Falafel Ball Plate (contains egg, wheat)
- Garlic Lemon Cod (contains soy, wheat)
- Meatball Nachos (contains egg, wheat) (Canada only)
- Pasta with Marinara (contains egg, wheat)
- Plant Ball Nachos (contains egg) (Canada only)
- Plant Balls (no cream sauce, no mashed potatoes) (no pesto, no cheese in Canada)
- Salmon Filet (no sauce, no mashed potatoes)
- Salsa Chicken
- Swedish Meatballs (no cream sauce, no mashed potatoes) (contains egg, wheat)
- Veggie Balls with Tahini Romesco (contains sesame)
Heads Up! IKEA staff will typically let you substitute another side for the mashed potatoes, like French fries or peas. The buns for sandwiches do contain milk. The Fish Balls also contain milk.
Cold Entrees
- Boiled Egg with Salmon (contains egg)
- Crudite (Canada only)
- Egg Salad Sandwich (contains egg, soy, wheat)
- Harvest Bowl (contains soy)
- Marinated Salmon Wrap (contains wheat)
- Stockholm Salad (contains egg)
- Veggie Dog Wrap (contains sesame, soy, wheat)
Heads Up! Cold entrees are pre-made and are in the grab-and-go case, so they can’t be custom ordered.
Savory Sides
- Black Beans and Rice
- Boiled Egg with Shrimp (contains egg)
- Cauliflower Rice Pilaf
- Chicken
- Chicken Vegetable Rice Soup
- Coconut Lentil Soup
- Dinner Salad
- Falafel Balls
- Fire-Roasted Vegetable Soup
- French Fries
- Hot Smoked Salmon
- Marinated Salmon
- Minestrone Soup (contains egg, wheat)
- Moroccan Lentil Soup
- Peas
- Plantains
- Plant Balls
- Pressgurka
- Quinoa Black Bean Chili
- Salmon Filet
- Swedish Meatballs (contains soy, wheat)
- Vegetable Samosa (contains soy, wheat) (Canada only)
- Vegetable Spring Roll (contains sesame, soy, wheat) (Canada only)
- Veggie Balls
Heads Up! The Skagen Salad does contain milk – it’s made with yogurt. The Cornbread, Garlic Toast, and Vegetable Medallions also contain dairy.
Sweet Sides
- Applesauce
- Fruit Salad
- Turnover, Apple
- Turnover, Raspberry
Kid’s Menu
- Falafel Balls (contains egg, wheat)
- Plant Balls (no cream sauce, no mashed potatoes)
- Plant Nuggets (contains wheat)
- Swedish Meatballs (no cream sauce, no mashed potatoes) (contains egg, wheat)
- Veggie Balls with Tahini Romesco (contains sesame)
Heads Up! IKEA staff will typically let you substitute another side for the mashed potatoes. The Fish Balls do contain milk.
Dessert
- Gooey Cake (contains egg, wheat)
- Oat Pastry with Coconut (contains egg, wheat)
- Punsch Roll (contains egg, nuts, wheat)
- Swedish Apple Cake (contains egg, nuts, wheat) (it’s pie in Canada)
Heads Up! The Gooey [Chocolate] Cake is more like a classic brownie, and is made without dairy. The Chocolate Cake contains milk.
IKEA Bistro Menu
- Bistro Pretzel with Mustard (contains wheat)
- Chili (contains soy, wheat) (Canada only)
- Cinnamon Buns (contains soy, wheat)
- French Fries
- Hot Dog (contains sesame, soy, wheat)
- ICEE – Blue Raspberry, Cola, Green Lemonade, Green Lemon Lime, Lingonberry, Red Cherry
- Maple Cinnamon Buns (contains soy, wheat) (Canada only)
- Plant Dog (contains sesame, soy, wheat)
- Plant Nuggets Cup (contains wheat)
- Smoothie, Mango Pineapple
- Smoothie, Strawberry Lemongrass
- Stockholm Salad (contains egg)
- Strawberry Soft Serve (cone contains soy, wheat)
- Swedish Meatballs (no cream sauce, no mashed potatoes) (contains egg, wheat)
- Veggie Dog (contains sesame, soy, wheat)
Dairy-Free Hot Dog Toppings: Pickled Red Cabbage, Pressgurka, Roasted Onion, Sauerkraut
Heads Up! The bread on the Salmon Baguette is pre-buttered, so it contains dairy. Skip the swirl – the Vanilla Soft Serve is a frozen yogurt and contains dairy.
IKEA Vegan Menu Guide
Vegan Breakfast
- Breakfast Potatoes
- Cinnamon Bun
- Danish, Apple
- Danish, Cherry
- Danish, Lemon
- Lingonberry Jam
Vegan Hot Entrees
- Falafel Ball Plate (no aioli)
- Plant Balls (no cream sauce, no mashed potatoes)
- Veggie Balls with Tahini Romesco
Vegan Cold Entrees
- Harvest Bowl
- Veggie Dog Wrap
Vegan Sides
- Applesauce
- Black Beans and Rice
- Cauliflower Rice Pilaf
- Coconut Lentil Soup
- Dinner Salad
- Falafel Balls
- Fire-Roasted Vegetable Soup
- French Fries
- Fruit Salad
- Moroccan Lentil Soup
- Peas
- Plantains
- Plant Balls
- Pressgurka
- Quinoa Black Bean Chili
- Turnover, Apple
- Turnover, Raspberry
- Vegetable Samosa (Canada only)
- Vegetable Spring Roll (Canada only)
- Veggie Balls
Vegan Kid’s Menu
- Falafel Balls (no aioli)
- Plant Balls (no cream sauce, no mashed potatoes)
- Plant Nuggets
- Veggie Balls with Tahini Romesco
Vegan Bistro Menu
- Bistro Pretzel with Mustard
- Cinnamon Buns
- French Fries
- ICEE – Blue Raspberry, Cola, Green Lemonade, Green Lemon Lime, Lingonberry, Red Cherry
- Maple Cinnamon Buns (Canada only)
- Plant Dog
- Plant Nuggets Cup
- Smoothie, Mango Pineapple
- Smoothie, Strawberry Lemongrass
- Strawberry Soft Serve
- Veggie Dog
Vegan Hot Dog Toppings: Pickled Red Cabbage, Pressgurka, Roasted Onion, Sauerkraut
IKEA Food Market
Want to enjoy IKEA’s Swedish dishes at home? Most of their items served in their restaurant and bistro are available to purchase in the grocery section – plus some additional items! Here is a starter dairy-free shopping list. All items are also vegan, unless otherwise noted.
Frozen
- GANGLAT Shredded Potato Pancakes (Canada only)
- HUVUDROLL Chicken Meatballs (not vegan)
- HUVUDROLL Meatballs (contains egg, wheat; not vegan)
- HUVUDROLL Plant Balls
- HUVUDROLL Vegetable Balls
- KORVMOJ Veggie Dogs (contain soy, wheat)
- VÅFFLOR Waffles (contain egg, wheat; not vegan)
Seafood
- SILL SENAP Marinated Herring in Mustard Sauce (not vegan)
- SJÖRAPPORT Salmon Filet (not vegan)
- SJÖRAPPORT Smoked Salmon (not vegan)
Sauces & Condiments
- KETCHUP
- MARMELAD APELSIN & FLÄDER Organic Orange and Elderflower Marmalade
- ROSTAD LÖK Fried Onions
- SÅS PEPPARROT Horseradish Sauce (contains egg; not vegan)
- SÅS SENAP & DILL Mustard and Dill Sauce
- SENAP GROV Organic Whole Grain Mustard
- SYLT BLÅBÄR Organic Blueberry Jam
Bread / Grains
- HJÄLTEROLL Cocoa Muesli with Dried Berries (contains soy, wheat)
- HJÄLTEROLL Granola with Nuts and Berries (contains nuts, wheat)
- HJÄLTEROLL Muesli with Berries (contains wheat)
- HJÄLTEROLL Porridge with Seeds and Quinoa
- KNÄCKEBRÖD FLERKORN (contains sesame, wheat)
- KNÄCKEBRÖD RÅG (contains wheat)
Desserts
- KAFFEREP Apple Cake (contains egg, nuts, wheat; not vegan)
- KAFFEREP Biscuits with Almonds (contains nuts, wheat)
- KAFFEREP Cinnamon Buns (contains soy, wheat)
- KAFFEREP Ginger Thins (contains wheat)
- KAFFEREP Ginger Thins with Almonds (contains nuts, wheat)
- KAFFEREP Maple Cinnamon Buns (contains soy, wheat) (Canada only)
- KAFFEREP Oat Biscuits (contains egg, wheat; not vegan)
- KAFFEREP Oat Biscuits with Chocolate (contains egg, wheat; not vegan)
- KAFFEREP Oat Biscuits with Sweetener (contains wheat)
- KAFFEREP Oat Pastry with Coconut (contains egg, wheat; not vegan)
More Sweets & Snacks
- FESTLIGT Potato Crisps, Pepper Leek
- FESTLIGT Potato Crisps, Salted
- FESTLIGT Potato Crisps, Sour Cream and Onion
- LÖRDAGSGODIS Jelly Candy (contains wheat)
- LÖRDAGSGODIS Salty Licorice
- LÖRDAGSGODIS Sour Foam Candy
- LÖRDAGSGODIS Sweet Licorice
This Post is for Informational Purposes Only
Menus, ingredients, kitchen procedures, management, food sourcing, and restaurant protocols are subject to change at any time. Always read the menu and discuss your dietary needs with the staff before ordering. Make sure they can accommodate your situation. This post is for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as advice.
There is always a risk for potential cross-contamination of allergens in any commercial kitchen. If cross-contamination is an issue for you, always speak with the manager to ensure that your meal can be safely prepared. Listings here do not guarantee that a restaurant is safe enough for your individual needs. Only you can make that decision.
Each location of a chain restaurant has different management and staff, and some might have different owners. This means differences in processes, ingredients used, menu options, and food sourcing can occur. Always verify the safety of your order for your needs at your current location.
Where to Find IKEA
There are about 55 IKEA stores in the U.S., and another 15 or so stores in Canada. IKEA has many more stores globally; see their website below for locations. But keep in mind that this guide is for the U.S. stores specifically, but has some additional notes for Canada.
Website: www.ikea.com
An update to share!
First off, I LOVE your site! Thank you for going through all the work of putting these lists together.
As for the update to share, I went to IKEA a couple weeks ago and learned the following:
– the swedish meatballs on their own are dairy free. when they are cooked in the bistro, they are cooked in the gravy and are not dairy free. when they are cooked in the cafeteria/restaurant area, they are not cooked in the gravy! (they said this was the same at all IKEAs but I specifically went to the one in Utah).
– the gooey chocolate cake is dairy free and delicious!
Response from Go Dairy Free
Thank you Megan! We have done a full update.
A Museum Where Everything Can Be Purchased
Besides the great cafeteria that now has vegan options (thank you!), I love to pursue the store to see displays of bedding and other furnishings. It is like looking into an apartment through the window at night.. as if the people who live there will walk into the room at any moment! I have bought so much there through the years, but mostly the small house wear items. The iKEA look clashes with my current furniture.
Slight edit needed on this page, I believe
IKEA’s Swedish meatballs, by themselves, are dairy free (I’ve eaten the frozen ones at home) but it’s the mashed potatoes and the gravy in store than contain milk.
This site is overall fabulous for helping this nursing mama avoid milk to keep my baby healthy, while still getting to go out occasionally. Would love to see a page on Wawa because their website is not the easiest to navigate
Response from Go Dairy Free
Thank you. We updated for clarity. Yes, the meatballs themselves are made without milk, but the sauce they serve them in at the bistro does contain milk.
the food is delicious, but not digestibale for everyone.
Dairy free is not the same as vegan. I am lactose intolerant not vegan. I would like to see options that just don’t have dairy. i.e. milk products in them. That includes butter. 38% of the US population is lactose intolerant.
Response from Go Dairy Free
Yes, this is a dairy-free guide, not just vegan. In fact, the body of it is dairy-free specific, meatballs and all! The vegan guide is separated out and further down.
Vegan options that I can't find elsewhere
The frozen potato pancakes they have are the only vegan ones I know of. Two different vegan Meatballs and other solid stuff as well
For More Dairy-Free Guidance, Get Go Dairy Free!
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Glad IKEA restaurants have some dairy free options. Most fast food restaurants don’t have any dairy free options at all.
You might find our restaurant section with fast food guide helpful Brittany! -> https://godairyfree.org/eating-out