University Library Cafe

3506 University Ave, Des Moines
(515) 255-0433

Recent Reviews

Stephen Busick

Good food and good drinks, still as good as ever .

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Mark G

Good food and friendly staff. Great place for a quick carry out. I love their Tenderloin, mac and cheese. With bacon sandwich.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Tina I AM

The outdoor tables are painted so cool! Staff were sweeties and attentive.The peanut butter bacon burger is so good! Fries are also amazing and best ranch

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jacke Smith

Great

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Library Nachos

Sharon Wegner

Best brunch and best staff in the metro, have down!!

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Craft Beers, Wings, Library Nachos, Fried Cheese Curds, Cheese Curds

Connie Cleereman

We had the wings, burger and fries. Everything was fresh, hot and delicious! The atmosphere is comfortable and inviting.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sarah

It was okay

Elizabeth Mechem

It's a great pot stop off of I-235. Nice bar with great food, staff, and clean bathrooms. On our way to Chicago from KC area. I couldn't face a fast-food stop. This was definitely a good decision. Excellent! ?This is a small neighborhood place and parking might be an issue. I prefer small :)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

jay fulton

Love hole in the walls. Best nachos. Cheese shop burger is great. Extensive beer list for all tastes. Gotta get lucky on a table and parking. Epitome of the 'neighborhood spot'.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Nachos with Chicken, Onion Rings

Sunset Gifford

Always an excellent choice for a rueben

JusttryitDIY

great place for breakfast! French toast is very good. we had buscuits and gravy and then the chicken fried steak. the gravy for the both was very peppery the way I like it. a little too much for my wife. overall excellent ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Chris Schuehle

Great beer selection/atmosphere...food is above average bar grub.

Karen

The BEST 'DIVE BAR' in town. Tiny place but the Bloody Mary's are delicious. All the food is. Also gotta have a 'Library Latte'

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Library Burger, Breakfast Nachos

Mike Boe

The fried chicken sandwich was amazing. The Mac and cheese was really meh. Bar tenders were cool and attentive. Would be fun to go back with a group I think.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

JohnDana Custis

A total dive bar. It's absolutely wonderful. Not a lot of room, just a few tables, few seats at the bar, but I truly old school tavern. They are well known for their nachos. And justifiably so. I highly recommend the cheeseburger nachos. The beer selection is everything from PBR and Old Milwaukee to high-end craft brews. And of course, the staff makes the experience enjoyable.

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