I'm not sure how I just found this place, but I'm so glad I did! There was a short wait when I…read morearrived, but the tables turned over quickly. The host worked to get everyone seated as quickly as he could. A server was at the table almost immediately for our drink order, and they were served in no time. There is quite a selection of breakfast and lunch items to choose from, and I settled on The Classic. I really liked the option for a small cake instead of toast, and I enjoyed that tremendously! The ham steak was thick, juicy, and flavorful, and the eggs were scrambled perfectly. The hash browns were a little bland, and I would rather have had an option for breakfast potatoes instead. But the meal was good and reasonably priced for the portions. For those who like coffee, there is a wide selection of options. The place is cozy inside with warm colors and all of the workers were extremely friendly in their interactions with customer. I felt very welcome and the table was well taken care of throughout the meal. The restaurant itself is nestled in a strip mall off the main street, so it isn't something I would know was there if I were just driving by. But now that I know it is here, I will definitely make a return trip to try additional items on the menu that caught my attention (I'm looking at you apple and blueberry bread, cinnamon rolls, and crake!)

First time we're able to try out this restaurant. Overall pleasant experience. Cozy restaurant,…read moresmall so expect a wait during normal breakfast and brunch hours (beware of people trying to cut in front of you in line ‍). The food was delicious! If you love eggs, a breakfast meat, and home style potatoes, this is your place. Nothing fancy but good if you want a tried and true breakfast. Because it's a little smaller, you feel a little rushed to eat and get out so others can enjoy a breakfast as well. What was a little odd was that it seamed that the staff uniforms were scrub tops, like those they wear in the medical field. I think if they had an option to wear what they want to, they might be more comfortable. Either way, the service was so polite and so efficient! You will have to try it out for yourself if this is the restaurant for you.

First timer here! came the morning after a fun night in downtown Des Moines. Nothing like a chilly…read moremorning and classic diner eats, cozy and exactly what you want the morning after! Excellent and friendly service here too. A true bottomless coffee - truly the servers didn't let us even see the bottoms of our mugs. Loved it I got the 1/4 everything hash browns with over easy eggs and cottage cheese. Harrison went with the wave lands best skillet with white toast. Yummy yummy yummy. The crispy hashbrowns paired so well with the mixins. Definitely go for the everything hash browns with the over easy eggs. I'd say a must for a first timer. Also nothing was overly greasy. You felt good leaving. 10/10! Will be back

I was your restaurant this morning for breakfast. I sat on a stool in the front where I got to…read morewatch all the cooks in the kitchen. None of them wore gloves or hair netting. It was pretty disgusting to watch them as they were picking up bacon, sausages and cheese slices with their hands without using tongs. As well as rolling sausages in a pancake with their bare hands. And then to slide an egg on top of the biscuits and gravy with bare hands never using a spatula. To top if off I saw a waitress sneeze, then wipe her mouth and nose with her hand and continued to bring out plates of food!!! I don't think I will be coming back to the Waveland, the hygiene there is pretty bad!!

We rolled in with a party of six (reservation on point, confirmations and updates included), and…read morethey were ready for us like pros. Wood-fire kiln? It made the whole place smell delicious! Daily specials? Absolutely. A menu with a little something for everyone--bowls, pizzas, sandwiches--but make it high-end. Add in cocktails and lattes (because choices matter), a really nice space where you can actually sit, relax, and visit without shouting across the table, and you have a win. Service was solid and smooth, and the automatic gratuity for our group made checkout easy and drama-free. Though I will say I don't understand this philosophy, but okay! You would have gotten more out of me. If you are looking for a spot that delivers good food, good vibes, and room to enjoy the people you are with, St Kilda's delivered.

Returned to St Kilda's for lunch during the lunch hour -- wrong move -- it was super busy with…read morelimited seating and very loud. I ordered the Pretzel Bun with bacon, egg, and cheese very tasty. The only problem was the twenty minute wait after being sited for full service and another ten minute wait for my sandwich which had a lukewarm temperature. Overall, the fool was delicious and the wait staff very busy which reminded me to continue to return during their down hours should I not want a repeat.

We brought in a large party on a Sunday morning. Service was outstanding - friendly and every order…read morewas accurate. The food was also delicious. I would strongly recommend this restaurant to anyone wanting a delicious diner-style breakfast with excellent service.

Ordered my all time southern favorite- biscuits and gravy - the gravy was smooth and creamy with…read morenice small chunks of sausage, but the bottom of the flat biscuits hard - reminded me when my mom would have them set out a while. The bacon was fried hard if you like it that way, yet tasty. The wait staff was very welcoming to their neighborhood regular seniors whom seemed to enjoy their daily meal of choice, in the small nondescript atmosphere. The sign on the door ( caught my eye) about the high prices of eggs forcing them to charge the extra .50 cents per egg is even more reason why we should support our local small scale cafes especially places where neighbors seem to love to conjugate.

There are not many places in the DSM metro that have excellent quality control, skilled baristas…read moreand are consistently excellent. Mars is absolutely one of them doing it right. They also have Skim milk. Many don't if that's your go to. Mars is a must go on your next espresso tour. Super nice staff, busy and comfortable place to go near Drake.

I LOVE what they have done with Mars. It's a vibe. The coffee is outstanding. You must try their…read moreseasonal creations. Those have been the best treat when I stop in. They also have pastries, sandwiches, and Australian pies! The baristas seem to really love their job which makes a huge difference in the drink quality and the environment. Good place to meet with friends or just have a quiet moment to yourself. I tend to go out of my way to stop here when I can.

I've seen this place off of Hickman a few times, and had never heard anything about it. I decided…read moreto be brave and venture in one afternoon to see what it had to offer. First, this is NOT a cafe. Sure, they say they are in the name, and they have pictures of food on the windows, but the moment you step inside, you know that it's far from a cafe, and far from any place that should be selling food. It's clearly a bar. It's extremely dark, with little seating, and reeks of alcohol and stale cigarette smoke. Not wanting to seem rude to just walk in and then immediately out, I decided I would just get a quick drink and leave. I walked a little further in and felt VERY unwelcomed by the stares I got from the two customers and the bartender. I tried looking for a menu or drink list, but most of the signage was in another language. I finally found one paper with drinks listed on it, and asked the bartender for an iced tea. He looked at me and said, "We don't have that." I pointed to the sign on the wall that clearly said iced tea. He explained, "That's not what you think." Um...okay. So I turned around and left.

The food was fantastic and just the perfect amount! It was a comfortable atmosphere and the man and…read morewoman serving the food were polite. We said we wanted good food, and that's EXACTLY what we got! We will be back!

went to 7 brew a couple of times in the past couple of weeks. the staff is always really friendly,…read moreand the drinks are reasonably priced.

Affordable but not worth the hassle. It's called 7 Brew because it takes 7 teenagers in a drive…read morethru a full 7 hours to make an iced coffee.

If you don't go anywhere else while in town, go here! The food is so good, Cinnamon Pancakes are…read moreAMAZING and breakfast tacos are huge.

Really good spot - good, quick service and reliably good food with a massive menu…read more - Avocado's Jam - good but prob wouldn't order again. I'd like less bacon; crazy, I know.

University Library Cafe may be a bar, but showing up late morning before noon felt like discovering…read morethe quiet study section before the crowds arrived. The funny part? Once the food hit the table, everyone suddenly got focused and very quiet. Shhh like we are in a library! Apparently we were all majoring in comfort food with a concentration in burgers, fries, and bar food done right. Nothing fancy here, just great service, generous portions, and food that earns an A+ in comfort. You definitely will not leave hungry!

Really cramped inside so not super plus size friendly, but I was thankful to get the big booth on…read morethe corner. Amazing food, worth the price. Waitress was really busy and wasn't super attentive but she was polite and accurate with our orders so it all worked out :)) Really want to try this place out at breakfast time soon. Great Moscow mules with a ton of flavor options, one of my favorites in DSM so far (other than copper cup, of course!!).