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!!!”

“We were greeted by Guto. He was super kind and helpful during our entire visit. Brought our food and checked back on us later. The manager also checked in. We love Hawaiian Brothers. Would 100% recommend”

“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!!”

“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!”

“Fabulous Anniversary dinner with Liz!!!!”

“The owner is so enthusiastic, warm & welcoming & it absolutely SHOWS in the food & service. My husband and I love coming here & always feel so great & fulfilled afterwards. Their ginger lemonade, harissa sauce, and really just everything are to die for.”

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

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

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

“The owner is an absolute saint, he is so nice and a great human being! However, the bartender Megan Hampton is honestly the worst human being I’ve ever met in my life. She was rude to me the second I walked into the bar, then she screamed at me, I went to another bar, and the bartender said Megan did the exact same thing to her and her boyfriend. She openly talks about using cocaine and other inappropriate talk around the bar. She is single-handedly ruining the reputation and good name of Poncho. If you don’t believe me, sit at the bar when Megan is working and you’ll see exactly what I’m talking about.”

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

“Always excellent service. Always wonderful smiles. Excellent food. I highly recommend ordering your pizza with double dough. And don't sleep on the sausage sub. You won't regret it!”

“As a connoisseur of ice cream… this place can’t be beat! The Salted Oreo ice cream is always in my bowl, but the Cookie Monster and Black Raspberry Oreo are close runners up. Get a pint, you’ll want it!”

“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!”

“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! 🤩🥐”

“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.”

“We split the tavern burger and the breakfast burrito. Both were delicious, the burger was seasoned and cooked perfectly and needed no extra condiments other than what comes on it! The fries were crispy good and the burrito was delish, as well-the 2 sauces were fresh and tasty with just a little bite to them. The special addition to the menu now is banana bread fresh toast with a maple glaze hollandaise sauce and black berries. It was so amazing, I want to eat it every day!! I highly recommend this new little gem of an eatery!”

“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”

“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.”

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

“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!”

“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. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“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 !”

“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!”

“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!”

“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”

“Kudos to Hy-Vee for having many workers on Wednesday before TG. The parking lot was full but I was able to check out quickly. They were so prepared! Super great customer service!”

“Kudos to Hy-Vee for having many workers on Wednesday before TG. The parking lot was full but I was able to check out quickly. They were so prepared! Super great customer service!”

“First time! The staff was awesome. Friendly and helpful as can be. I chose to eat in- you can order from a person or a kiosk- I did the kiosk. Pretty straight forward to use.

Mix of tables and booths for seating plus a patio area. Double drive through option as well. Very clean inside. Including the bathroom. Seating for 60 inside? Not sure on that. Beverage and condiment stations well organized and easy to get to.

I had the 3 and 3- 3 tenders and 3 wings. Chose buffalo sauce for my wings. There were at least 10 options for sauces, probably more. Side of macaroni and cheese for an uncharted of .79 cents. Instead of fries.

The tenders were small. Okay flavor, more chewy than other places which wasn't my personal favorite. Wings good- came with 2 dips of choice. I had blue cheese and ranch. Both good. A piece of buttered toast, too. Toast I didn't like. Mac and cheese was very good.

Total $16 and change. Meal came with a drink. IDK if I will go again, but am super glad I tried them out. Des Moines has a tough chicken market!!! Lots of competition.”

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

“Los Tres Amigos in Waukee is hands-down one of my favorite local Mexican spots. The atmosphere is always buzzing with energy, and the staff makes you feel like family the moment you walk in. The chips and salsa come out fast (and warm!), and the margaritas? Absolutely on point - especially the mango one! I ordered the carne asada tacos this time, and they were bursting with flavor and grilled to perfection. Portions are generous, prices are reasonable, and everything tastes freshly made. Whether it's a quick lunch or a relaxed dinner with friends, Los Tres Amigos always delivers. Highly recommend if you're in the Waukee area!”

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

“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.”

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“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!”

“Pretty good. I don't know how, but they have managed to make a quarter pound of beef seem like an eighth. LOL. I have never seen a thinner patty in my life.

Yet, the taste is there. Combo meal with fries and added a turtle sundae. Total was $14.50 or so. They make a good sandwich.

Pop machine was out of ice and ketchup container was empty. No problem. Staff addressed both when they were told.

Clean space and everyone was wearing a smile. Culvers seems to be good at finding those staff that will smile!”

“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!!!”

“My son LOVES Pizza Ranch on this Birthday, I believe this is our 3rd year doing this. Staff is always friendly and the restaurant is clean. The food is just okay to me but everyone has their own opinion. I do love the dessert pizza and cookies.”

“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!”

“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!”