Waveland Cafe

We had a nice first timer experience here. The place was still relatively busy for late on a Thursday morning so that is encouraging. It is dated and fun. Overall it looks like the place could use a once over on the clean scale, but the ‘divey’ feeling added to the fun experience. The wait staff was friendly and loud while they bantered with the regulars and making us feel welcome . Out waitress was friendly and helpful. We were close the the window to the kitchen so we got to see a lot of yummy looking food come out. The prices were fair and the food was all pretty good. Pancakes were massive and slightly undercooked. But everything else was on point.

Look no farther you found the best, from their staff to the food and even their customers. Everyone is so friendly and the food is delicious. Big portions and worth every penny (and some). If you get Amanda you’re lucky but everyone is wonderful and attentive. Love but the whole family, toddler included.

By far the best place in Des Moines to get breakfast, hands down. Always busy, but always worth the wait. If you're lucky, you may even have a Momoa sighting ^_^

Great little cafe! We arrived around 9am on a Friday and were able to get a table for four right away. Prices are amazing and the breakfast is delicious. If we're in the area again, we will certainly stop here!

One of our favorites! Food is always great! Friendly service, fun, relaxed atmosphere like you are eating with friends and family!

This is my in law’s cafe of choice. They always have to make the stop when they are in town. We got: • chicken melt w/ fries (5/5) • cinnamon french toast half order (5/5) • patty melt w/ fries; “best patty melt I have ever had. I would recommend it to anyone.” 5/5) The staff is so lovely and welcoming. It’s very cozy. All 5 of us got shirts because we are frequent flyers lol. 100000% will always come back. 🤍

You must visit The Waveland Cafe when you're in the area. Our service we received by Haley was personable and friendly. Our food was also fast to come out after we ordered. The portions are good and the food has amazing flavor. The Cafe itself is full of a lot of fun decoration and detail that made me feel welcome. Will definitely be back when I am in town again.

If you want good old fashioned biscuits and gravy with well seasoned sausage throughout this is another top notch comfort food place in the neighborhood. Prices are more than reasonable and the portion sizes are scrumptiously delicious!