6 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Waukee

“Thank Ya Lord! I’ve been saved! Today a KC boy suckled on a diet of Arthur Bryant’s sauce and toothed on his brisket was truly baptized by transmogrification of BBQ. I was anointed in the spicy sauce and smoke of the Waukee ‘Kue’d. The wife and child, I mean liberated woman and collegiate young woman took pity on me and steered me to an online menu. While readying myself for the norm of mediocrity of two-hour-old carry out, I gave them my order for a Boy’s Plate Combo: a 1/2lb of brisket, 1/2lb of chicken (DON’T BELIEVE IT! AIN’T NO CHICKEN EVER TASTED LIKE THAT!!), Spicy (JUST RIGHT, NO SWEATING) Sauce, BBQ Beans, Mac’n’Cheese, Potato Bread, and PICKLES (capitalized—NOT to be confused with pickles—sorry Dave). And I ate. And then ate. Then cried a little when I started to see the bottom of the 9x13 industrial pan my order came in. (Except the sauce…some Brink’s type fellas in an armored tank followed’em down with that…). Succulent, savory, tender, juicy, FLAVORS and TEXTURES—each different and incredible filled that holiest of receptacles. I wish I could’ve posted a picture. I’m from the Show Me state after all, but alas, (poor Yorick…Remember? This is paralleling dyin’ and finding salvation? Yeah. Try to keep up here. I’m yur typical redneck, unedukated hillbilly, after all…), I ate it. And I’m planning’ on sinnin’ again (eating’ something frozen and pulled—like those companies do your leg tellin’ you it’s frozen BBQ…) just as soon as my taste buds return from Nirvana. And the wife or daughter heads north again. Give me till ‘Cued in Waukee opens again tomorrow. If I don’t die and go to Iowa. North of DEZ MOYNES. I mean heaven. Pass that Plate ‘Cued! True evangelical BBQ mana, ambrosia, and mead. I, and this part of the Midwest is saved.“

“The food was delicious. The atmosphere was great. HOWEVER, our server was EXCEPTIONAL. In most cases, wait staff will make or break an experience for fine dining. Charismatic, friendly, and helpful was what we got tonight. We don’t make it out to the Waukee area often but I’m so glad we did tonight! Thank you Lauren for a special night out.You went above and beyond to make our experience one that we absolutely couldn’t forget. :)“

“Mickey's Irish pub was our brunch stop on our getting to Des moines and I must say it was well worth it. Starting with the food whoever prepared it took their time to do it right, meat taste seasoned and well prepared that we appreciated.Our server Aly was very nice and did her job very well.The overall experience was great. I am definitely coming back.“

“The food is great. Mostly Greek cuisine. Gyro lamb, tzaziki sauce, olives, and feta cheese. The interior is small. About 6 tables and very little room to move around. They do have as drive up window so maybe they focus more on carry out. There is additional patio seating for the Summer. I had the rice bowl with steak. Very good, but expensive for what it is. Almost $20 per person with a side and drinks.“

“This is a concept restaurant where you pick your own meat n sides from the showcase, and then..... cook your own meal. They have everything you will need to manage the task including long tongs, pot holders, butter, spices, and more. The food is plentiful and delish. Bring a group and have fun.“

“The best typical American breakfast International House of Pancake...One of the new options is the +55 menu, this is for those of us over 55. The Sampler, which is my favorite, is now in a more suitable version and at a more attractive price.“