Waveland Cafe
- Neighborhood: Des Moines Metro
- 4708 University Ave.
- Des Moines, IA 50311
- 515-279-4341
- Price range: $ (Under $9)
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- University Avenue and Polk Boulevard
- Parking:
- Street
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday through Friday; 6 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday; 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday
- Cuisine:
- American
- Price Range:
- $ (Under $9)
- Reservations:
- No reservations needed
- Dress Code:
- Anything Goes
- Alcohol:
- Beer
- Smoking:
- No
Features
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Bustling
- ATM:
- Yes
- Live Music:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Moderate
- Worth Noting:
- Food specialties: Daily specials are offered, usually on lunch items, but breakfast is king here. Egg scrambles over hash browns, biscuits and gravy, huge cinnamon rolls and pancakes with a cup of "steaming hot and bottomless" coffee are all you need.
- Payment Methods:
- Cash
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Rate Waveland Cafe
"Waveland Cafe was a mistake, don't make it your mistake!!!"
By ccplusmore from DM Westside, February 8, 2009
We had to wait in line just to be sat where we were ignored by the staff. It took forever for them to get to us and even longer for them to return ...
Report This Review"Average"
By foodie from grand, November 20, 2008
I don't get it. The service is bad, the ambiance, while maybe one time is charming in a way, is awful, and the food is alright. This is for sure ...
Report This Review"Rudest Waitress Ever"
By Sandhill from Des Moines, October 18, 2008
If you like rotten, rude service simply for the reason that they can get away with it this is your place. Apparently this place prides itself on e...
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