Can't remember the last time I went where we didn't have at least at 30 minute wait
Another New Waukee District
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Already announced, they're building on it in 2024. 18th and Wiegel.
Hopefully it forces Hyvee to do something about their prices. The Waukee store specifically is so bad about price gouging. I've always noticed that things at that location are sometimes $1-$2 more there than the Jordan Creek one.
The one in CF is packed always as well, we rarely go there
The Texas Roadhouse in Coralville that we went to (for one time and one time only), I actually thought the food was pretty good for cheap steakhouse fare.
Now, the bro country cranked to 11 and tsunami of rugrats crashing around is an entirely different matter.
Now, the bro country cranked to 11 and tsunami of rugrats crashing around is an entirely different matter.
I mean, I'm sure it's not a scratch kitchen, but they're running more than microwaves back there
I think the food is good. We have been to the one off of 86th in Johnston a few times and I always marvel at the staff. They seem to know exactly where everyone is all the time.
As an Ankeny resident, I wish we had more local eatery options and I'm assuming you residents of Waukee feel the same about your community. I'm just guessing its easier and less risky to be a franchise owner rather than doing your own thing, which is too bad but I get it.
Our family is the rare franchise fan - always know what you're going to get wherever you go. With me and the boys being incredibly picky, it's a necessity.
But I can totally get where you're coming from. It is amazing (and very sad) how many businesses turn over when they don't have that flashy name brand.
Waukee just has a Hyvee, Fareway, McDonalds, Culvers, Bbops, Taco Bell, Burger King and Pancheros. So yes, please bring more retail and restaurants.
They found that right mix of quality/price that has broad appeal, and it's an easy place for kids.
I know people on the internet like to crap on things like this. But I see this as good for Waukee. It seems slightly better than all the strip malls lining Hickman/University/etc out there.
The only reason I have to go to Waukee is Barntown, so I don't really have a dog in this fight. Which isn't Waukee anyway.
The only reason I have to go to Waukee is Barntown, so I don't really have a dog in this fight. Which isn't Waukee anyway.
In a blind taste test I’d put a perfectly cooked ribeye steak from Texas Roadhouse up against any other perfectly cooked ribeye from any other restaurant in DM - Texas Roadhouse would win 9 times out of 10.
Texas road house is a well oiled machine. Food is always consistent and the staff are great. Never have left that place not satisfied. All the locations in DM area usually have 30-1 hour wait times around 6-7 PM
