Waukee
Waukee is what happens when corn fields meet corporate relocation packages. Apple, Microsoft, and Facebook all parked data centers in Des Moines' western orbit, and Waukee caught the spillover: subdivisions sprouting faster than the school district can name them, Kettlestone's town-center experiment trying to manufacture the walkability the rest of the suburb forgot. Dating here skews engineer-coded and recently-arrived, the kind of crowd that meets at Mickey's Irish Pub or drives to West Glen for anything resembling a third place. The tradeoff is honest: more square footage, less serendipity. You will not bump into anyone. You will, however, have parking.
Waukee by the numbers
Median individual income in Waukee is about $61.4k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023The median renter in Waukee pays about $1,390 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Local date spots
17 spots across Waukee
- WaukeeDining
Cosi Cucina Italian Grill
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 1,724Good for groupsWheelchair access- Find it
- 1975 NW 86th St, Clive, IA 50325
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.8★ from 1,724 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Cosi Cucina Italian Grill.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- Tue11 AM to 9 PM
- Wed11 AM to 9 PM
- Thu11 AM to 9 PM
- Fri11 AM to 9:30 PM
- Sat11 AM to 9:30 PM
- Sun4 to 8:30 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- WaukeeDining
Destination Grille
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,484Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 2491 E 1st St, Grimes, IA 50111
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 1,484 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Destination Grille.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon11 AM to 9 PM
- Tue11 AM to 9 PM
- Wed11 AM to 9 PM
- Thu11 AM to 9 PM
- Fri11 AM to 9 PM
- Sat11 AM to 9 PM
- Sun11 AM to 8 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups · Tourists
- Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- WaukeeDining
Irina's Steak & Seafood
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 1,315LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups- Find it
- 650 S Prairie View Dr Ste 100, West Des Moines, IA 50266
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.7★ from 1,315 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$$ · top-end is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Irina's Steak & Seafood.
Your share$80Their share$80Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon3 to 9 PM
- Tue3 to 9 PM
- Wed3 to 9 PM
- Thu3 to 9 PM
- Fri3 to 11:30 PM
- Sat3 to 11:30 PM
- Sun3 to 9 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Curbside pickup · No-contact delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- WaukeeDining
Central Standard Craft Beer & Burgers
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.3 · 1,143Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 1222 SE University Ave, Waukee, IA 50263
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.3★ from 1,143 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Central Standard Craft Beer & Burgers.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon11 AM to 9 PM
- Tue11 AM to 9 PM
- Wed11 AM to 9 PM
- Thu11 AM to 9 PM
- Fri11 AM to 10 PM
- Sat11 AM to 10 PM
- Sun11 AM to 9 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
- Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- WaukeeDining
Cooper's on 5th
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 884Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 227 5th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 884 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Cooper's on 5th.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- Tue11 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 10 PM
- Wed11 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 10 PM
- Thu11 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 10 PM
- Fri11 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 10 PM
- Sat11 AM to 10 PM
- SunClosed
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups · Tourists
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- WaukeeDining
Fire Creek
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 871Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 800 S 50th St Ste 110, West Des Moines, IA 50265
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.4★ from 871 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Fire Creek.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon11 AM to 9 PM
- Tue11 AM to 9 PM
- Wed11 AM to 9 PM
- Thu11 AM to 9 PM
- Fri11 AM to 9 PM
- Sat11 AM to 9 PM
- SunClosed
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups · Tourists
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- WaukeeDrinks
Mickey's Irish Pub Waukee
Irish pub$$$$★ 4.5 · 710Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 50 SE Laurel St, Waukee, IA 50263
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 710 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Mickey's Irish Pub Waukee.
Your share$13Their share$13Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon11 AM to 12 AM
- Tue11 AM to 12 AM
- Wed11 AM to 1 AM
- Thu11 AM to 1 AM
- Fri11 AM to 2 AM
- Sat9 AM to 2 AM
- Sun9 AM to 4 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- College students · Family-friendly · Groups
- Contact
- SiteMaps
- WaukeeDining
Gastro Grub & Pub
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 583Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 1378 E Hickman Rd, Waukee, IA 50263
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 583 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Gastro Grub & Pub.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- Tue4 to 9 PM
- Wed4 to 9 PM
- Thu4 to 9 PM
- Fri4 to 10 PM
- Sat4 to 10 PM
- SunClosed
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
- Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- WaukeeCafés
Home Sweet Cone Ice Cream
Ice cream shop★ 4.8 · 505Good for groupsWheelchair access- Find it
- 1188 SE University Ave, Waukee, IA 50263
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.8★ from 505 Google reviews
- Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Home Sweet Cone Ice Cream.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon12 to 10 PM
- Tue12 to 10 PM
- Wed12 to 10 PM
- Thu12 to 10 PM
- Fri12 to 10 PM
- Sat12 to 7 PM
- Sun12 to 10 PM
- Parking
- Paid parking lot
- Dining
- Delivery · In-store pickup · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Crowd
- Groups
- Contact
- SiteMaps
- WaukeeDrinks
Caffrey's Sports Pub
Sports bar$$$$★ 4.2 · 407Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 1320 E Hickman Rd, Waukee, IA 50263
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.2★ from 407 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Caffrey's Sports Pub.
Your share$13Their share$13Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon11 AM to 12 AM
- Tue11 AM to 12 AM
- Wed11 AM to 12 AM
- Thu11 AM to 12 AM
- Fri11 AM to 12 AM
- Sat10 AM to 12 AM
- Sun10 AM to 12 AM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- WaukeeDining
Urban Cellar - Wine Bar, Grille, And Market
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 372Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 640 S 50th St Ste 2110, West Des Moines, IA 50265
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 372 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Urban Cellar - Wine Bar, Grille, And Market.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon11 AM to 9 PM
- Tue11 AM to 9 PM
- Wed11 AM to 9 PM
- Thu11 AM to 9 PM
- Fri11 AM to 10 PM
- Sat10 AM to 10 PM
- SunClosed
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups · Tourists
- Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- WaukeeDrinks
Merll's Pub & Patio
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.6 · 365Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 788 W Hickman Rd, Waukee, IA 50263
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 365 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Merll's Pub & Patio.
Your share$13Their share$13Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon11 AM to 12 AM
- Tue11 AM to 12 AM
- Wed11 AM to 12 AM
- Thu11 AM to 12 AM
- Fri11 AM to 12 AM
- Sat10 AM to 12 AM
- Sun10 AM to 12 AM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups
- Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- WaukeeDrinks
Kenny's Garage
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 308Good for groupsWheelchair access- Find it
- 605 Ashworth Dr, Waukee, IA 50263
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 308 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Kenny's Garage.
Your share$13Their share$13Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon3 PM to 2 AM
- Tue3 PM to 2 AM
- Wed3 PM to 2 AM
- Thu3 PM to 2 AM
- Fri3 PM to 2 AM
- Sat11 AM to 2 AM
- Sun11 AM to 2 AM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- WaukeeDining
LT Organic Farm Restaurant
Farm★ 4.9 · 277- Find it
- 32513 Ute Ave, Waukee, IA 50263
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.9★ from 277 Google reviews
- Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at LT Organic Farm Restaurant.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon11 AM to 8 PM
- Tue11 AM to 8 PM
- Wed11 AM to 8 PM
- Thu11 AM to 8 PM
- Fri11 AM to 8 PM
- Sat11 AM to 8 PM
- Sun11 AM to 8 PM
- Dining
- Onsite services
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- WaukeeDrinks
85 Bar West
Sports bar$$$$★ 4.3 · 187Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 432 E Hickman Rd, Waukee, IA 50263
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.3★ from 187 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at 85 Bar West.
Your share$13Their share$13Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon11 AM to 10 PM
- Tue11 AM to 10 PM
- Wed11 AM to 10 PM
- Thu11 AM to 10 PM
- Fri11 AM to 12 AM
- Sat11 AM to 12 AM
- Sun11 AM to 10 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups · Tourists
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- WaukeeDrinks
WineStyles of West Des Moines
Wine bar★ 4.6 · 138Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 5515 Mills Civic Pkwy Ste 120, West Des Moines, IA 50266
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 138 Google reviews
- Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at WineStyles of West Des Moines.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon11 AM to 8 PM
- Tue11 AM to 8 PM
- Wed11 AM to 8 PM
- Thu11 AM to 9 PM
- Fri11 AM to 9 PM
- Sat11 AM to 9 PM
- Sun1 to 5 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- WaukeeDrinks
The Kee
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 137Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 360 6th St, Waukee, IA 50263
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.4★ from 137 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Kee.
Your share$13Their share$13Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon11 AM to 2 AM
- Tue11 AM to 2 AM
- Wed11 AM to 2 AM
- Thu11 AM to 2 AM
- Fri11 AM to 2 AM
- Sat10 AM to 2 AM
- Sun10 AM to 12 AM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps