4708 University Avenue
Des Moines, IA
(515) 279-4341
Accepts Credit Cards.
Hours: Open daily until 9PM.
There isn't an International House of Pancakes within the vicinity of University Ave and Polk Boulevard, and you can credit that to this diner style cafe. Founded in 1982, the Waveland has that hometown feel: dining counter, padded round seats along with regular patrons whom the waitstaff knows by name. Orders are still processed by pad and pen. It boasts locally made ingredients and breakfast served all day. Prices are reasonable considering the quantity: the Buttermilk Pancake Special gets you two eggs, a choice of meat and two pancakes that each fill the size of a dinner plate - all for $7.25 [1]. Be sure to try the Everything Hashbrowns dish which, unlike with normal humdrum hashbrowns, is filled with ham, vegetables and cheese and can be a meal in itself. Sandwiches and grill items are also available.
The waitstaff did make an error in filling my order (wrong pancake flavor). The service to fix it was prompt and courteous. I'm a firm believer in that how a person behaves after messing up speaks a lot about the service. I have no reason to believe that they make more than an occasional error (no one is perfect).
The Waveland doesn't pretend to be an institution of health-conscious eating but on the other hand your tastebuds will be in for a real treat - why not indulge once in a while? Saturday and Sunday morning brunch time are the most packed - be prepared to wait, it's worth it.
[1] Price as of January 24, 2010
Copyright 2010 Conan L. Hom
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