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    St. Kilda Collective

    4.3 (177 reviews)
    ModerateCafes, Cocktail Bars
    Closed 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    ST. KILDA COLLECTIVE ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Big aussie breakfast
    Desiree A.

    Stopped in here with my mom and sister for breakfast. This place was packed for a Tuesday morning. Staff were really knowledgable about what food we could not have due to gluten and dairy allergies. And my mom doing keto. We all ended up getting something different and trying each dish. We got the chili scramble (goat cheese on the side) and gf toast, the brekkie burrito ( no tortilla, no crema, no cheese) and a side of gf toast, and a big aussie breakfast (subbing the sausage links for their berkshire pork smoked ham because the sausage had gluten in it) gf toast and a side of hashbrown. We did have a few mishaps. Butter was brought out on 2 of our dishes and some got on the spinach from the big aussie breakfast so that did have to be remade and maybe they felt rushed because the spinach was not fully cooked. The gluten free bread was also very dry, but the homemade jelly made up for it. The hasbrowns had the perfect crunch on the outside and and softness on the inside. I think my favorite item on the menu was the chai latte with almond milk. The spice was just perfect! And I watched many people stop in to pick up drinks before heading out

    Todd B.

    4.8* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4* Service: 5* Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely) Total check/person: $40 12/06/2024 Our friends took us here several years ago and we really enjoyed the experience...finally getting the chance to return and found it just as impressive. We started with drinks, including a Bloody Mary with Mezcal (see picture) and an After Midnight - both quite tasty. We then ordered Collective Wings (see picture) as an appetizer and found them so delicious that we were tempted to order more of them for our meal. For our dinner, my wife ordered the Cubano (see picture) and I opted for the Squash Risotto (see picture). As we always do, we shared tastes of each both of us thought that both meals were good enough to order again and recommend. A great place to eat towards the north end of the Valley Junction 'Strip' with an amazing atmosphere and fantastic service. If you found this review helpful, please show your appreciation with a Like or a Follow.

    Lindsey L.

    Visiting my friend in Des Moines and she took us here. It was delicious. Street parked on the main street. The service was lovely. The staff was very professional and nice. The food options had something for everyone. Iced tea was good but wish I would've tried the coffee or cocktails!! I had the shawarma bowl and it was sooo good. Interior modern design. Very aesthetic and photo worthy. Loved the artwork. Would love to be back.

    Chai latte
    Pvill W.

    Hoo boy. Where to start? This was our second visit, at the request of MIL for her birthday, so we gave it another try. It will have been our last. We were seated quickly, as one would expect with a reservation, and seated at the back of the dining room, which was all fine, but, for a party of six, they were only able to provide three menus (explanation - they had too few, which seems odd for a well-established business). They had plenty of drinks menus, which might explain one of our server's barely concealed disdain when most of us only wanted water (per usual for us). Even then, they brought a coffee when the order was for a coke. At least 10 minutes after were ready to order, a server came to take our order. Mostly fine, but the server had to go ask if the granola was gluten-free (it is not). Considering how many folks are GF these days, that might be a designation they could add to the menu. Another 10-15 minutes pass, not unexpected for made to order food, but not a single server came by to check on us or refresh our water. Fortunately the server station was right behind us, so hubbins was able to do the honors. When the food came, four of the five of us were served - MIL's grilled cheese (not a difficult order) didn't come out with the rest of the food. Hubbin's cheeseburger was served with the sauce he specifically asked to be omitted on the top bun. He caught it before the server departed and said he could scrape it off the burger if she could bring a fresh bun top. It took at least 10 more minutes before that was done, while his burger sat there cooling. Younger offspring bit into their burger and we realized the server hadn't bothered to ask how they wanted it done (it was pretty rare). Three of us were basically done eating before MIL's food and the burger bun arrived. All this time, still no one came by with a water pitcher, so hubbins helped them out again. The only explanation we got was that the kitchen was "swamped" - after 1:00 on a Sunday. They comped MIL's meal and offered a leftover pastry as a birthday treat. The place is loud, service was overall pretty lousy (although very polite), and the food is nothing special. We won't be going back. Update: I greatly appreciate the prompt response from the owner and certainly can better understand what was happening behind the scenes. I hope the in-laws will take an opportunity to give them another try.

    Kameryn B.

    St. Kilda Collective is such a gem! The atmosphere is chic and cozy, perfect for catching up with friends or getting some work done. Service was great! The food and coffee are always top-notch--fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Highly recommend!

    Big Aussie Breakfast
    Heidi H.

    I had eaten dinner here before, but not breakfast. We had heard great things. I did look online for reservations. The earliest we could find was 11. We were headed there about 10. We walked in and were able to get a table for two. The hottest was very hard to hear. Very nice, just with acoustics, and she was soft-spoken. Our server created us mins after we sat. We ordered our coffee. When she brought the coffee, we ordered our food. The coffee was very good. My dining companion thought it was the best coffee we have had out in a while. My dining companion ordered the Big Aussie Breakfast. It looked delicious, which was exactly how it tasted. He took a bite of the sausage and raved about it. So I asked to try it. OMG! It's probably the best sausage. I have been out at a restaurant in a very long time. I tried his bacon as well. It was good, but that sausage was the star. I had the Brekkie Burrito. It came cut in half, which made it way easier to eat. It was filled with tomatoes, onions, potatoes, and egg. The sauce that came on the side was avocado sauce-it had a little kick to it. It was very good. I don't usually order Burritos, but I would order this one again.

    Jason G.

    It's always great to come back to Des Moines and see how restaurants like this do things right. I think outsiders see DSM as a town that only serves pork chops and corn on the cob. But with a place like this, it reminds me how DSM is turning things around. We came here on a Sunday morning and were able to get a table quickly. I had the salmon and eggs and it was delicious. We also ordered the avocado toast. Which was also great. Please come here and support a great local business.

    Mocha
    Andrea T.

    My husband and I came on a Tuesday morning to enjoy a breakfast without the kids. I'd been to other St. Kilda locations and also this one, once for takeout coffee. My husband had never been to one. Parking is on the street with diagonal parking. We were promptly greeted upon entering the restaurant. They weren't overly busy and we were seated with ample space between other tables/diners. I knew I liked there coffee so I ordered a mocha. My husband ordered a smoothie. We knew we had a busy morning and afternoon after breakfast so we went with some filling meals. I ordered the salmon & eggs while my husband asked for the steak & eggs. The food came out quickly and the presentation looked great. My salmon was cooked perfectly. Slightly crisp on the outside and moist inside. The eggs and potatoes were perfectly paired as was the sauce. My husband thoroughly enjoyed his steak & eggs too. We were stuffed at the end of the meal. So stuffed, we didn't eat until dinner that night. Such a great place to get quality and filling food. I'll definitely keep going to the St. Kilda locations.

    Smashburger
    Brian S.

    Stopped in for lunch and had smash burger, 4 cheese pizza with hot honey and grilled cheese with mushroom, grilled onion, Fontana cheese. Everything was incredible. Great looking space too!

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    Great food, bistro cuisine and friendly informed service. Chill venue with street parking.

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    Good menu, good food, good service, interesting history. Go there and you won't be disappointed.

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    Ask the Community - St. Kilda Collective

    Is this place kid friendly?

    Yes, we have high chairs, always have kids in, we have kid-friendly foods ie. toast with jam and butter, (eggs if you wish), granola/yogurt, tons of pastries to choose from!

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