We really enjoy Central Standard and it was a great night to sit out on the patio. Our waiter was INCREDIBLE! We ordered the fried pickles and they came out burnt, so our waiter quickly brought us a fresh batch. I ordered a steak sandwich on focaccia and it was huge and delicious! Of course I got the sweet potato fries with ranch...trust me, get the sweet potato fries. The kale salad is incredible!! I've also had their whisky bleu burger and it is delicious. And, definitely get one of their milkshakes, but plan on sharing it because it is huge! read more

Wow, we were thoroughly impressed with this establishment! They have only been open a week and service was awesome and food came out quick and delicious! The Scenery: The restaurant is nicely decorated and the atmosphere is fun and inviting! The walls are filled with semi-round booths, the middle of the restaurant has regular booths and the tables in the middle of the restaurant have comfy, beautiful chairs. The Service: 4/5 Our server was friendly and knowledgeable of the menu. He was great at suggesting items and they were very tasty as well! He did forget a few things here and there nothing big and he is only just starting! I know that he will be great pretty soon! The Food: Belly Burger - 4/5 We ordered this without the smoked Gouda and it was still delicious. The two patties make it a very hearty meal. My husband's only gripe was that the bun was dry but he said all-in-all it was delicious and he can't wait to try another burger Korean Tacos - 5/5 I usually don't get Korean tacos at most restaurants but today I was craving tacos and the description sounded yummy. Well, aside from the huge chunks of kimchi (maybe chop it up a little because the kimchi was hard to separate once bitten) everything was delicious in this taco. The beef was well-braised and the slaw was a perfect compliment to it! Four tacos with chips and guacamole are well worth the price! Would definitely get again! Kid's Chicken Fingers and Fries - No complaints from the toddler on this, so let's just say it's a win! Tater Tots - yummy and crispy! Would get again! Sweet Potato Fries - tasted delicious! Would get again! Sweet-n-Salty Shake - 4/5 Ohhhh soooo good!! I don't know if it's worth the price but it was definitely tasty! My husband said if they do half price shakes he would probably get it again! I would try their shakes of the month since it's always changing and $2 of the proceeds goes to a great cause! All-in-all, we would definitely recommend this place and come again! I really hope they stick around! It's a welcome addition to our area!! If they are this good opening week, I can't wait to try their other items! read more

The food here is wonderful, reminds me of a bountiful thanksgiving or Christmas dinner, but made by excellent chefs. The shakes are also truly a gift from god. I highly recommend them. My only slight complaint would be the toe ish quality of the carrots served with the kids meal. As in they kinda looked like toes. They reminded me of my garish middle school lunch days. But if you aren't going to eat the baby carrot sticks, then I wouldn't worry about it. I was very surprised by how empty the restaurant was,although it was early in the day when we went. I think it should be full of people 24/7 because of how great the food was! read more

The service was so great even while it was a busy Friday Night. The server was great and very quick when taking and getting our order in. It was a beautiful area to sit and eat in it was very clean and neat! The food was so good and hot when it came out! read more

Went to the Central Standard last night with my boyfriend. It was not busy at all, probably due to the cold weather. Our waitress was Raz, she was very friendly and attentive. We got the cheese curds for an appetizer, which were good but could not eat them all. I had the sunny side up turkey burger. It was really good, but a tad greasy and "heavy". The tator tots were delicious. My boyfriend had the smoked chicken tacos and said they were good, but without onions! Overall, I recommend this place read more

Pretty expensive - $13 for an artichoke appetizer for example. As a matter of fact, none of their apps were under $12, though they were really good. Moscow mules we're smaller in size and $10. Nice atmosphere. The burger I got was pretty good, but nothing to write home about. Service wasn't bad. There are a lot of places you can go in the area and get just as much food, if not more, for cheaper. $60 for 3 miles, an app, a burger. Nope. read more

Central Standard - Moscow mule - $10 - Tacos Near Me - Waukee, Iowa

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Overpriced but good food and shakes. I share with others and get an extra side to make it more affordable. Nothing special on the menu

Great food , but for the second time of me coming here the buffalo chicken wrap hasn't had any chicken in it . It's basically just lettuce and buffalo sauce. Which is kinda weird , considering when you order the boneless wings the portion is huge . read more

Just called Central Standard regarding an item on the menu because I am allergic to dairy. The person on the phone was extremely rude the entire conversation. I asked if the fried pickles were breaded in buttermilk and she said "they might be". I asked her if she could check and confirm that with the kitchen because I was planning on going to eat there and she said "no i cannot go check. i got a restaurant full of people". Her tone was horrible and pretty much rushed me off the phone. She was not willing to help at all and for that reason I will never go back. Have always had horrible experiences there. read more

Service is average. Mixed drinks are really good, but often out of certain beers. I've always enjoyed the burgers, tacos, and sandwiches.

We tried Central Standard as a group of 4 with 2 picky eaters. The service was great! Very attentive waiter and not overbearing. Excellent food. Try the brisket Mac and cheese, the oh no burger and their French fries are to die for. It was clean, had a nice ambiance, and the food came out fast and hot. I will go here again. The prices aren't bad, comparable to similar style restaurants. 10/10 for me. read more

First time orderer. Loved the food here. Delivery order only so far. Will try again. :)

The macaroni and cheese is wonderful. Decor is trendy and nice. Our server did a great job. Will definitely go back.

Delicious food and friendly staff! We love the atmosphere. Definitely one of our favorite places to grab a bit with the whole family. They have a simple yet delicious kids menu. Their cocktails are superb! Highly recommend! read more

We walked in craving a burger and beer, and were told quickly by the hostess no booths were available (we saw plenty) but due to a rotation it got awkward. We decided to belly up because we love a bar top lunch as well. Took quite sometime to be greeted. Gonna break this down quick because why drag it out. Took too long for our appetizer and it was not hot and dry which means it sat in that hot window for too long. My beer was gone and I wasn't offered another, or even an opportunity to ask for one before my burger. Saw our server taking care of others while we were dry. Got our food and my date didn't have the egg on his burger he had requested, so the runner took it back. I was half way finished by the time he had his food. No question from our server on how it was or why he wasn't eating yet. Like this place but I refuse to spend money on an establishment where service means nothing. I can spend $80 somewhere else. Never in my life left a 10.% tip. I usually leave over 20 for good service as I understand the grind. Disappointed and will take our Sunday fun day lunch elsewhere. read more

Would prefer a 2.5 star. Great wait staff. Gripes, #1 their beer menu is way too fufu. Too many "Double hopped chocolate lagers with hints of asparagus". Can't anybody brew/ offer a regular drinkable lager or pilsner anymore? #2 ordered the Asian chopped salad. For chicken included of course that was extra. Salad comes, hardly any dressing and must've been almost an entire raw red onion in my bowl. Inedible. Probably will give this place a 2nd chance but needs some work. read more

Burger was good, cheese curds outstanding, but the shake was mediocre. Would go back again

Just visited Central standard for the first time after hearing my coworkers talk about it in length. Took my family there and got a table right away but out service was quick and courteous and the food was fabulous! Prices were a bit on the pricey side but the food warranted it. I would definitely suggest you try this out if you are looking for good beer and good food. They had many good local and regional beers on tap. read more

Central Standard - BBQ Bacon Blue cheese Burger - Tacos Near Me - Waukee, Iowa

Our server, Dee, was great, she was welcoming and checked on us several times. The food was fast, warm, and yummy!

My first time coming here, the service was good, the Fire and Smoke burger was very good with a side of Onion Rings, everything was prepared to the way I like, downed with a Pepsi. $14.50 for burger $2.50 for drink by the way my drink was refilled without me having to ask. I could not finish all the rings so the portions are enough. read more

Yum! The spinach and artichoke dip is delicious. I've also tried a burger and it was pretty on par... nothing special. My son's chicken strips were yummy and moist. Service was so-so but inly once in the three times I've been there. If you're out that way, and want a big milkshake... give it a try... read more

Food is absolutely amazing here with great specials! I like to get the chicken sandwich but have never gotten something I didn't like here. The food is usually so good that I get to full for a shake, but I have heard great things about those from friends. Also, a great selection of beers on draft that cycles regularly so there is always something new to try while keeping good local brews. read more

Been here 4 times in the last two years and I feel like I've left every time undecided. Not impressed by the food or service, but it wasn't terrible either. Great beer menu, but the food is just okay. The dishes are exciting but the flavor isn't. read more

Good place to eat. Staff was great with suggestions. I loved the apps and shakes are delicious. read more

Was recently introduced to Central Standard. Great Happy Hour specials including from Noon to 5 on Saturday and Sunday. And late Happy Hour - after 8:00pm - on week days. Food was ok. Sadly, everything is fried and burgers do not come with standard lettuce, tomato and onion options. In fact, they would be way more amazing with fresh - rather than fried toppings. I'd go back for the drinks but probably not the food. read more

This place is fairly new (year/year 1/2) been there several times and always have a good experience. The staff are polite and make sure your taken care of(refills, ranch requests...I love ranch) eat burger is unique and has its own personality. When I read through the menu the first time it was overwhelming all the extras that are on top of a burger but man do they work well together. Cheese curds and fried pickles on my burger? Pimento cheese? Yes please, it's my chubby girl anthem! The fact I can sub my fries for tots or sweet potato fries (and more) makes my tummy happy. I have also ordered from there happy hour menu and enjoyed it. It's got a great atmosphere and it's very open with plenty of space for larger families/groups. It can get a bit noisier in there, especially if there is a big game playing on one of there TVs. I would also recommend trying the covered patio when the weather is nice! read more

Hoping they'll recover. Pre-covid and early in the pandemic we loved this restaurant. Great comfort food, some unique choices, great drinks and shakes. They were super with covid precautions, carry out started very smooth w same good standard with food & drinks. Several months ago, we started having issues w/ carry out - cold, undercooked. Tried dine in instead, left after sitting at the table for 20 minutes w/no server stopping by. But - we weren't ready to give up because it was so great to start. Went back a couple weeks ago. Seems like they may be on the way back. Food was better, service was still slow. Hoping they can work out staffing because we don't want to lose CS! read more

We stopped here after driving by during a trip to Waukee and we were a little disappointed. The food was fine, but not good enough for the prices they charge. The only part I could give a 5/5 was the decoration since it was adorable. We ordered Dr. Pepper and it didn't taste like soda whatsoever so we got lemonade instead and it was watered down. It was pretty empty in the restaurant at around 3:00pm and service was mediocre. read more

I was excited to try this place for bday as we just moved to the area. We picked up a to-go order. My pub burger was the saddest looking burger I have ever seen. $17 worth? Absolutely not. Will not go back! read more

Central Standard - $17 pub burger to go for my bday....yikes won't be going here again. - Tacos Near Me - Waukee, Iowa

Burger was Mac and cheese was good but the fries. The fries were tiny there was barley anything but the batter. It's needs less batter!

Loved the atmosphere with optional seating outside. Had the portobello mushroom and Swiss burger with gluten free bun. Loved! Our waitress, Yesenia was fabulous! Will definitely be back! read more

Central Standard - Portobello mushroom and Swiss burger with fries - Tacos Near Me - Waukee, Iowa

I've been here three times. The first two times i had no issues. Decent food and average service. The third time however the waitress was very suspicious. We paid with a hundred dollar bill and she came back with the wrong amount of change and no receipt. We aren't dumb we can do math and knew how much change to expect. We were planning to leave her a good tip with it regardless but it was unpleasant that we had to catch her to ask for the receipt and ask for the correct change. She still gave us less than the change we were owed. We debated about speaking with their manager but decided its not worth the drama and still left her a tip and left as we had other plans. But after this experience we wont be coming back. We always tip our servers a good amount but this servers behavior just left a bad after taste for us. read more

While I always enjoy Central Standard's food/drink and service/atmosphere, I recently returned with friends and was disappointed to discover an upcharge for substituting an Impossible patty for a beef patty. The 'Impossible' burger was advertised for $15, but my 'Whiskey Bleu' burger with a substituted Impossible patty was $15 + $6...which the waiter did not mention when I ordered. As a vegetarian, I don't mind paying extra for substitutions but would like to be informed of such when considering my options. I blame myself for not arguing the point before paying but have decided to mention it here for others' awareness and will simply take my business elsewhere. For instance, Wellman's Pub allows for similar substitutions at no charge. read more

this is my first time to this restaurant and it was alright. The host sat us in a filthy booth. she just tried to sweep it off but there was still a black smear on the booth so we had to sit on one side of the booth. The waitress was only there to take our orders then i only saw her again when we were paying. Someone else refilled our drinks and brought out our food. The food was really good it's just the service that needs work. read more

Central Standard - Tacos Near Me - Waukee, Iowa

Food was fresh, well made and delicious. Atmosphere is very much a sports bar so it's echoey and loud.

Well we tried this place again and epic fail. We were seated and I promptly had a glass of water spilled on me by the waiter. Then we had mediocre food and drinks. The dagger in the side was the $5 comp on the bill for a glass of water to my balls. This place will not see me again. read more

We showed up on a Sunday for lunch right before Christmas. Knowing it would be busy we expected a wait and we've been wanting to try this place a friend highly suggested it to us, so no biggie. We were shocked when we were seated immediately, no wait. Our waitress was fast at bringing our drinks and very pleasant for a packed section. Even tho we were seated immediate the place was hopping and I mentioned this was a good sign. Going around the table the orders were 1 Belly Burger, 2 The "OhNo" and 1 Veggie Burger all with fries. The fries we steamy hot and very tasty. They're hand cut their fries so you really can't go wrong. The pork belly was a little dry for pork belly, but there was a lot of meat and very little fat so there was a plus. The cheese and sauce they paired was amazing with the pork and beef. All of the food was amazing, everyone said their burger was great. Why 1 star? Two of my dinning companions got sick before we even left the restaurant. Wanting to go home immediately and both left promptly. Myself and the wife made it to the Hy-Vee on Hickman and I had to pull over and run into the restroom. My wife never got fully sick, but didn't feel right for over 24 hours and didn't eat for those 24 hours. Maybe our experience was a 1 off and I really hope this is the case. However I don't expect we will return. read more

Central Standard - Tacos Near Me - Waukee, Iowa

Great burgers and shakes, not too many place like this around here in Waukee, I take my buddies out here all the time

Went there for lunch on a Friday,the place is really good and not that busy,cheeseburger was great and everything was perfect!!!!

We decided to get takeout from Central Standard one of the nights that I was in the hospital after giving birth to our first child. I had heard good things but we had never tried it due to it being too far out of a drive, but it was very closely located to the hospital where we we're staying. Our meal was delicious but the most memorable part were the milkshakes. Truly decadent! I can't wait until the pandemic is over and we feel safe enough to venture out to restaurants in person, because Central Standard deserves another go! read more