MB shows off the dessert assortment, including a mini princess torte. All photos by Kathleen Fiorello.
There are few things quite so Swedish as IKEA. On the weekend, it is a shopping mecca for anyone looking to update and outfit their homes inexpensively. And on a Saturday, it tends to be completely insane. Against my better judgement, I went on Saturday afternoon with some friends. The place was even more packed than usual thanks to a flea market in front of the entrance. So before we even got in the door, it felt like we had done battle with the crowds.
With the purchase of a salad, my mushroom soup was only 9 SEK – a bargain!
We were hungry when we got there, so we went straight to the restaurant. While we waited in line for over 30 minutes, we checked out the menu. “Look at how cheap the prices are,” said Mary Beth. “No wonder there are so many families here”
As I only bought a cutting board and napkins, all my stuff could fit in this small bag borrowed from Kathleen. As for my fellow shoppers, let's just say that their carts were on overload.
And it was true. There was a new item on the menu: cheese and spinach crepes for 19 SEK or about 2.60 US. The meatballs came with mashed potatoes, lingon berries, a drink and coffee or tea in a children’s portion for 19 SEK, a medium portion for 55 and a big portion for 65. That’s a lot of food for the money in this town.
After eating, we moved our carts into the shopping fray. That’s where the real craziness began as we alternately dodged and were bumped by baby strollers, toddlers and other carts. It was like being on the Dodgems ride at the amusement park and in the same way, kind of fun at first and then just annoying. By the time we got to the ground level and paid, we were all tired. This IKEA visit should last me for quite a while.
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You guys are insane for going to an Ikea on a Saturday. That is one thing I seriously will not do! Good for you for surviving it!
Hi Jodi,
It was insane. I really needed a glass of wine afterwards!
I agree, how crazy can you be, IKEA on the weekend ???? I recommend Friday evening, just before closing time, then there’s not so many people.
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It was really a bad idea Roger! Actually, it’s typically good to go there just before closing!
It seems to be the same with IKEA everywhere…if I need to go to the one here in Brisbane I make sure I am waiting when the doors open, or go on a Thursday evening for late-night shopping…they seem to be the only times when it is not a complete mad house!
Christian,
If nothing else, you have to admire the sheer volume of traffic that IKEA gets.
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