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                                                                     EXHIBIT 23A




                      CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS



As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference of our report dated January 26, 1998 included in the Company's annual
report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 28, 1997 into this
registration statement of Famous Dave's of America, Inc. on Form S-8.

                                        LUND KOEHLER COX & COMPANY, PLLP




Minneapolis, Minnesota
April 6, 1998