This was our first time at Waveland and it definitely lived up to our hopes…read more We stopped in late on a Thursday morning and the place was still hopping, which is always a good sign. It's got that old-school, decoupaged diner vibe--definitely a little worn around the edges, but that's part of the charm. The staff was great--loud, friendly, and clearly tight with the regulars, which actually made us feel more at home. Our waitress was super helpful and made some solid recommendations. We sat near the kitchen window and got to watch a parade of delicious-looking plates come out. Food-wise: prices were fair if not a touch expensive, portions were generous, and most of it hit the mark. Pancakes were huge (seriously--massive), but ours were a touch underdone. Everything else was on point, though, and we'd absolutely come back and try more menu options. The have daily specials; Weiner Wednesday looks interesting...

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

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.

Stopped in for breakfast on a very busy Father's Day, the owner was really on top of it and got us…read moreseated quickly. Food was excellent and service was great. Definitely recommend.

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.

It's been a wonderfully busy summer, and I carved out some much‑needed time to visit my kids in…read moreIowa. One of our favorite traditions is hunting down hidden gems together, and this time my son and I set out in search of a new coffee spot. I took a leap with a bold combo -- earl grey, coffee, raspberry jam, and bergamot. Honestly, I was skeptical at first, but wow... it was absolute ! While the vibe isn't quite my go‑to for a long hangout or work session (I'm big on ambience), they're not far off. For true remote workers, it's a peaceful find, and with a little more focus on noise and comfort, it could be spot‑on. Either way, the creativity in their drinks makes it worth the visit, and I'll definitely be back If you're looking for something fresh and unexpected, this is a place to put on your list!

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!

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.

7 Brew is my favorite drive through coffee shop in the Des Moines area. I frequent the one on Merle…read moreHay Road. Every time I get fast and friendly service (can't say enough positive things about the staff) and a fabulous cold brew (my drink of choice). Highly recommend.

Delicious food! Service was friendly but took a bit to be recognized, even there was no o e else in…read morethe restaurant. Good size portions. Fun atmosphere and murals.

Early Bird as a whole is a good restaurant so this dining experience was as expected…read more We were there relatively early for a Sunday so we waited for 10 minutes or so for someone to come from the back to seat us. Once our server got to us it was much improved. I had French toast, eggs, Sausage and hashbrowns plus coffee off their early dining menu. The hashbrowns were exactly how I like them...crispy! The sausage was good as well. I thought the restaurant was decorated in a fun vibe and really like the decor. I will always hate the parking at this building as I think it's awful. Please support the restaurant but don't be afraid to walk to it!