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    Waveland Cafe

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    104 reviews
    #47 of 501 Restaurants in Des Moines
    $, American, Cafe, Diner
    4708 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311-3302
    +1 515-279-4341
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    Open Now:6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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    4.0 104 reviews
    #47 of 501 Restaurants in Des Moines, Iowa
    Certificate of Excellence2016, 2018 Winner
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    4708 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311-3302
    Website
    +1 515-279-4341

    Menu

    APPETIZERS​
    $5.99
    Toasted Raviolis
    Eight​ meat or cheese raviolis w/ the family’s red sauce
    $5.50
    Onion Rings
    Basket of onion rings
    $8.99
    Chicken Wings
    Eight wings w/ a kick!
    $4.50
    French Fries
    Basket of homemade fries w/ ranch dressing
    $6.49
    Cheese Sticks
    Six cheesesticks served w/ the family’s red sauce
    $7.49
    Chicken Fingers
    Four all white meat chicken fried golden brown served w/ ranch or BBQ w/ fries
    SANDWICHES​
    With red sauce, melted mozzarella, fried peppers, & includes fries
    $7.99
    Sausage or Meatball
    $14.95
    16” One Topping Pizza
    $8.95
    8” One Topping Pizza
    SPECIALTY PIZZAS​
    $18.95
    The Wave
    Pepperoni,​ sausage, cappicola, mushroom
    $18.95
    The Big Neddy
    Pepperoni, sausage, green peppers & onion
    $18.95
    Veggie
    Mushrooms, onion, green peppers, black olives & fried peppers
    $18.95
    The Cuz
    Sausage, cappicola, pepperoni, meatball & banana peppers
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    Special Diets
    Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch
    CUISINES
    American, Cafe, Diner
    FEATURES
    Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible
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    All reviews brunch hash browns green peppers line out the door greasy spoon diner worth the wait service was excellent waitress servers butter establishment
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    Reviewed November 30, 2018 via mobile
    Still going strong

    I haven’t been to the Waveland in a while, but wanted to revisit with a friend who had never been. It hasn’t changed! The food and service are still great. Going and sitting at the counter alone isn’t a problem since the servers are very...More

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank iowaer
    Reviewed November 6, 2018
    Hashbrowns

    OMG hashbrowns with biscuits and gravy on top....'nuf said! Come in for the great staff and family friendly atmosphere.

    Date of visit: October 2018
    Thank PerkyKat
    Reviewed October 28, 2018 via mobile
    Worth the wait

    It's a small cafe and there was a line of people waiting to eat. We're glad we waited! The staff did a great job serving everyone in a timely manner. Our food was delicious and I really appreciate the half-size portions.

    Date of visit: October 2018
    Thank 40brendap
    Reviewed October 16, 2018
    Best pancakes anywhere!

    Hands down best pancakes in the US. I have not been in all 50 states, but 45 plus. These are my fav. Great breakfast greasy spoon food.

    Date of visit: October 2018
    Thank pickymomof3
    Reviewed October 13, 2018 via mobile
    Great vibe! Good food! Great service!

    We thoroughly enjoyed breakfast here! Our server was great! The portions were ample and the food good. My omelet was excellent. Their famous hash browns lived up to their reputation! This is a great place to meet friends for breakfast! We will return!

    Date of visit: October 2018
    Thank stevenrealife
    Reviewed September 21, 2018
    I was disappointed

    Went to Waveland Café for lunch today. We both ordered the roast beef, because there have been so many good reviews. The beef and mashed potatoes were good, but the gravy taste like it came out of a can. I was really disappointed. We ordered...More

    Date of visit: September 2018
    1  Thank Cyndeetrek
    Reviewed September 5, 2018
    An Ibstitution

    The Waveland Cafe is an institution in Des Moines. It has been around forever, and may be old fashioned, but you will get exactly what you order. The servers can be surly, they are fun and want their customers to be happy. You may feel...More

    Date of visit: September 2018
    1  Thank alzwinick
    Reviewed July 27, 2018
    Super busy and super noisy!

    This is not a place to enjoy a quiet cup of coffee and have an intimate conversation. This IS the place though to enjoy a GREAT cup of coffee and have a fantastic breakfast. Very, very busy with a bit of a wait for breakfast...More

    Date of visit: July 2018
    Thank NotAFoodSnobFromNY
    Reviewed June 18, 2018 via mobile
    Great breakfast

    A nice spot , nice staff, tasty omelette and hash browns , hot coffee.. a hidden gem .. small but cute #azfoodsnob grade B+

    Date of visit: June 2018
    Thank 870darina
    Reviewed June 3, 2018 via mobile
    Classic diner fare

    This place is your classic ‘greasy spoon’ diner - great for breakfast or brunch! I’ve only been here on a Sunday and the place was packed, first come first serve, with a line out the door. The food was delicious and service was excellent and...More

    Date of visit: June 2018
    Thank PetrousApex
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