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Waveland Cafe

Cafe · Des Moines ·

Waveland Cafe

Cafe · Des Moines ·
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Des Moines’s Best Restaurants, According to 2020 Campaign Operatives | Eater

"As one guest told me, Waveland’s food is meant to fill up hungry people, not to put on Instagram. Nevertheless, this diner is the go-to stop for politicians in Des Moines — one wall is covered with signatures of presidential hopefuls." - Gary He

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Hearty diner breakfast with legendary hash browns and friendly service

hash browns
breakfast
good food
friendly staff
great service
old school
generous portions
coffee
Google Rating
4.6 (2.3K)
Yelp Rating
4.1
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4708 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311 Get directions

$10–20

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Usually a wait
Accepts reservations
Popular for lunch
Cozy
Trendy
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Information

Hearty diner breakfast with legendary hash browns and friendly service

hash browns
breakfast
good food
friendly staff
great service
old school
generous portions
coffee
Google Rating
4.6 (2.3K)
Yelp Rating
4.1
Featured in Eater
Featured in

4708 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311 Get directions

$10–20

See Menu
Usually a wait
Accepts reservations
Popular for lunch
Cozy
Trendy
Waveland Cafe by null
Waveland Cafe by Eater
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