Paula's Cafe - West Des Moines

Quaint , cute and a quality cafe! Maid-rites are meaty and I'd say the best around here. Friendly service, good menu selection, great pie, clean and very reasonably priced. Open from 11 to 3 and yes they get busy quickly! If you haven't tried Paula's stop in and I'll bet you be a returning customer I know I will

Paula's is a great diner in Valley Junction. My coworkers and I go there every week.

I have been in Valley Junction working remotely lately and needed a change in lunch venues. I have been in Paula's before and everyone is always so friendly. The decor is simple and gives you the small town diner feel. Today I tried the Friday Special and while the picture doesn't look that appetizing, especially since it is in a to-go container, don't be mistaken this meatloaf is awesome. For 9 bucks you this thick cut of meatloaf, a big mound of mashed potatoes smothered in beef gravy and a soda. It was a large portion and now I am ready for a nap. It was just just good comfort food. Yesterday, I had their Thursday special, essentially maid-rite loose meat mixed with Graziano's sausage on a hoagie bun, fries and drink for $9. The Graziano's sausage gives it a great flavor with just a little kick to spice up the flavor of the normal maid-rites. This place is a great value for your money, the food is freshly made, and the staff are pretty aweaome! Definitely worth checking out! Update Friday December 7th. I have been looking forward all week to be able to stop in for the meatloaf special, to find out the Friday special alternates. To say I was extremely disappointed would be an understatement. The only saving grace was today's Friday special was an amazing chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes and gravy. The chicken was fried to prefection and everything smothered in gravy, the way it should be. I guess I will just have to come back next Friday.

While visiting my Mom in Iowa I was craving a nostalgic Maidrite sandwich and was delighted to find Paula’s Cafe. Delicious Maidrite and super friendly service.

Amazing little cafe's hidden away in plain sight.. if you like Maid Rites. These are the best, daily specials, too, and cake !! Limited hours lunch hours) Enjoy