Waveland Cafe - Des Moines Metro - Des Moines, IA 50311 | Metromix Des Moines

Waveland Cafe

2 1/2 2.7 from 9 ratings


Neighborhood: Des Moines Metro
4708 University Ave.

Des Moines, IA 50311
515-279-4341
Price range: $ (Under $9)
Waveland Cafe
(John Gaps III/The Register)
The Waveland Cafe provides all the home cooking and all day breakfast that patrons would expect from a long-standing Des Moines tradition. No matter how tough the morning, breakfast at Waveland will improve the rest of your day. Lunch items such as sandwiches, soups and salads also are available anytime.

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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"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 ...

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"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 ...

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"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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