Restaurants in Waukee

“Quite possibly the best bbq on the planet!! They had lots of gluten free choices.. all meat and sauces are gluten free. Although they served the food with 4 huge slices of bread which seems unnecessary and is totally cross contamination. The brisket was melt in your mouth amazing! The garlic Parmesan potatoes were very delicious!”

“Great Smoothies and friendly service!!!”

“Had a great experience Saturday afternoon! The Reuben was GREAT. It was up there with our favorite which we have to drive to Omaha for! Drink prices were super fair and the Guinness’s were poured right. We will be back :)”

“We love this restaurant! We live closer to the Clive location so we order from there all of the time, both dine in and take out. I recently also had them cater a Saturday lunch at work for us and they knocked it out of the park! Eddie is a phenomenal asset to this restaurant. Always friendly and helpful. Great rewards program as well. Highly recommended!”

“One of our local favorites! Discovered Fresh this summer and it’s a regular in our rotation now. Food is reliably delicious, reasonably priced with generous portion, and service is always friendly and quick. The patio is nice in good weather, and actually pretty quiet for being right along Hickman. I also ordered a family meal with a side of falafel for a group dinner I hosted last night - says feeds 4-5, but our group of 6 had plenty to eat plus we have leftovers that will last my husband and I several days. A great deal and mix of food to meet multiple dietary preferences. Highly recommend checking them out!”

“I’m gluten and dairy sensitive. Staff and the chef have always been so understanding and accommodating! The food is outstanding and so are the staff!!”

“Has been great every visit. Real food, fast frienly service and large portions ! Perfect”

“My son and I had a great time!!! The staff was amazing and food was perfect! 🐻 Down!!!!”

“They've really tried to change in the last 5 years or so. They offer daily special meals like steak night (mondays) and taco night (tuesdays). The steaks are legit some of the best I've ever had. Served with very well seasoned grilled onions and mushrooms.

Always great service. Small hometown feel. Love it!

They could improve the beer and liquor offerings. Very limited and no taps.”

“such a fun atmosphere to enjoy great bands and dance the night away!!!!”

“We got our food to go. It was ready way quicker than we expected. Staff was very friendly and engaging also.”

“Great night with Aaron And Elizabeth Deweerd! Food was great as always.”

“First time ever going to Tropical Smoothie and wow, what an experience as soon as I walked in.

The staff were super friendly and helped me choose a delicious treat. I believe her name was Mady (I could be mistaken), but she was over the top nice and excited to help me choose my next meal. I ended up going with what she recommended, which was Bahama Mama, and I was not disappointed! Will def be my go to smoothie now every time and I plan on being a regular!

Thank you to Mady and the staff! You have a new loyal customer for life!”

“I love Slim Chickens, especially the Cayenne Chicken Sandwich FIRE. I have yet to have a bad experience at a Slim Chicken location and probably never will. Keep up the great work.”

“The best ice cream ever! They have key lime ice cream and it’s my favorite and they also have the dole…. cherry dole is my favorite!”

“Amazing prices great staff”

“Super convenient, super fast service, amazing customer service from Maddy, and with rewards frequent discount, I love the Waukee location they have stickers also new ones every month”

“Just popped into The Coffeesmith to try it out for the first time - I immediately had to run and leave a review bc it’s just that good! I tried the summer seasonal smores latte, I am a smores latte connoisseur, and this one was amazing!! But what really had me running to leave a stellar review? The almond patty pastry. Only one bite into it and I’ve determined it’s going to be something I crave way too often. Growing up in Eastern Iowa as a bohemie, iykyk, I frequently visited Jaarsma’s and know my way around almond pastries of all kinds. The Coffesmith’s almond patty rivals all others! You have to have it! 🤩🥐”

“Visited this Caribou on Sunday May 1st. We like the coffee here. Ordered a large Northern Latte with almond milk and sugar free caramel. Waited for 20 minutes to be handed an iced Latte and a little longer to be handed a medium instead of a large and couldn't wait any longer so we drove away with a wrong size coffee.”

“Went to 5 Borough Bakery today for the first time. My husband and I went 2 hours and 45 min after opening (10:45 am) on a Saturday. Their temporary hours state they're open until 2pm, so still another 3+ hours to go. Unfortunately, they had just 6 options to choose from and said that's all they had left for the day. We chose to go with Cinnamon rolls - they've been so highly regarded, we were looking forward to trying them for ourselves. Individuals were $5, or a 6-pack was $20 (but each roll was quite a bit smaller than what is provided in the individuals). We chose the 6-pack. Once we got home, the cinnamon rolls were very dense, not fluffy, some spots were hard while others were doughy, and frosting had little flavor - a whipped butter frosting (which tasted like there wasn't any vanilla in it, very bland), instead a cream cheese or other flavorful frosting. Overall, we were pretty disappointed with the cinnamon rolls after hearing so much hype about them. This plus the lack of selection and pricing have us hesitant on giving this place another shot.”

“The bar has nice people and great bands. It is a little small, but homey. There is no menu but free popcorn and hot dogs. If you cone on Thursday evenings there's a great country band and a lot of fun.”

“Great food and drinks! Service was fantastic, thank you to Cory and Zoey!! The kitchen team was hard working!!”

“Blue Agave, the Mexican restaurant, truly deserves a five-star rating. From the exquisite food to the captivating decor, including stunning mural art, every detail contributes to an amazing atmosphere. The lively music invites you to dance, while their flavorful margaritas are anything but watered down—unlike many other places. The food and service were exceptional, and I was particularly impressed by the presentation of the churro and ice cream that my friend requested, even though it wasn’t on the menu. It was remarkable. You really need to experience it for yourself. Everything about the place was beautiful, from the clean bathrooms to the incredible theme that permeates every corner, even down to the to-go cups. Blue Agave is not only awesome but also incredibly fun. I thoroughly enjoyed my entire experience and highly recommend that you visit. Five stars—I've yet to see a cooler restaurant in the area than Blue Agave! Nichole Aubert”

“My husband and I have went the last two nights and the staff has been amazing! Service was amazing. Food was delicious and the atmosphere was awesome. Definitely will be a regular at this location. Thank you to the awesome staff.”

“Came in at 8:30ish for buffet and was greeted buy a guy named Ryan. I was fully expected older pizza but I just wanted some dessert pizza. He asked us if there was anything we for sure wanted, making sure we got everything we needed fresh. He did a phenomenal job at making sure we were taken care of and has by far some of the best customer service I've experienced at any pizza ranch location!”

“My lunch today at Saints Pub in Waukee, with two dear friends, was truly wonderful. My blackened salmon was tender and fabulous, and our server, Gerardo, was very helpful and attentive. Being able to relax on the patio on such a beautiful day was the cherry on top. We'll definitely be back!”

“Food is excellent. The servings are amazing. The staff is friendly and attentive. Bill is an excellent cook.”

“Took my 15 month old to have breakfast and check out the play area. They have 4-10 area and an under 4 play area. My little guy loved being able to climb around the toddler area and try out the slide. He was able to take a couple of tumbles without actually getting hurt as the area has padded flooring. We will definitely be back!”

“Came in for a couple drinks great place with an awesome atmosphere. The bartender Tess was awesome! Greeted us walking in and never left us waiting for another round. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“I would highly recommend Caffereys! It does not only have great service, but it is a neighborhood bar that you can meet so many wonderful people! The staff is wonderful especially Marcy, Taylor and Kristin! This is like a second home for me. Regards, Shane”

“I have came here since I was a baby! I can’t even describe how much I love this place. The service is amazing! The staff are so funny and kind! And the food! Oh the food! Gosh it’s amazing! Best Mexican Restaurant in Waukee! I highly encourage you to come over to Los Tres Amigos!

Kid-friendliness: They are so nice to the kids!!! They tell jokes, Sing happy birthday in Spanish, (I bet they would do that for adults too) (Free sundae!) and they are just so friendly to kids! AND adults!”

“My mom and I ordered the bruschetta and the Italian grinder sandwich with fries. This was by far one of our favorite meals we have ever had!! The bruschetta was absolutely perfect and warm with just the right amount of balsamic glaze over the top. And the Italian grinder sandwich is by far the best grinder I have ever tried!! We will definitely be ordering this again soon! Thank you!”

“Its pretty much in my backyard. Everyone is friendly. Pastries are wonderful. Prices are not insane. The only place I go for coffee now. The staff rocks!”

“the two gals working about 1 oclock on 1/18/24 were awsome i ordered a iced daydreamer and they made it better , fast and efficient, ! greeted with a big smile! management should give these gals a raise !”

“I ordered shrimp but didn't get it. Not on my receipt that I didn't look at right away... the lady taking my orer didn't speak English very well. I told her twice I wanted shrimp.”

“Such nice friendly service in Waukee!!!”

“Quick and fast!! There is definitely nothing healthy about the food, but it fits the bill when you feel like you don't care about getting fat. Anyways, I did a pick-up and I could not believe that there was no air-conditioning so my heart goes out to all the workers there!!!”

“Food was amazing and the shakes are to much to handle lol”

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