16 Best Cafes in Ames

The Cafe Bakery • $
2616 Northridge Pkwy, Ames

Customers` Favorites

Chocolate Raspberry Ganache Cake
Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée
Denver Omelette Potatoes
Grilled Cheese & Soup
Baguette French Toast
Korean Steak and Eggs
Café Mac & Cheese
Hanger Steak
Carrot Cake
Creme Brulee

“Best ambience, service and food in Ames!!!“

4.5 Superb141 Reviews
Lockwood Cafe Cafe • $
4625 Reliable St #3713, Ames

Customers` Favorites

Vegan Parfait Left and Breakfast Special Right
Roasted Schrute & Breakfast Special
Fruit Parfait Sweet Crepe
Breakfast Special Crepe
Lavender Rose Latte
Cinnamon Apple Crisp
Apple Crisp Crepe
Apple Brie Crepes
Breakfast Crepe
Banana Nutella

“Think in your head of the perfect cozy (yet rustic) breakfast spot. Then picture the best iced cafe beverage and homemade crepe both made to perfection. That place you pictures? Yeah, that’s Lockwood Cafe. Bonus points for AMAZING service, welcoming atmosphere and charming location.“

4.7 Superb75 Reviews
Potter's Shoppe & Eatery Cafe • $
330 5th St, Ames

Customers` Favorites

Sausage Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich
Build Your Own Breakfast Sandwich
Tuna Salad on Croissant
Cuban Sandwich
Hash Browns
Bakery
Quiche
Scone

“Our new favorite spot in Ames! This was our second visit, and our family of four had no complaints. The food tastes as amazing as it looks. If you’re in Ames, definitely make sure to stop by – you won’t be disappointed!”“

4.7 Superb75 Reviews
Cafe Diem Cafe • $
229 Main St, Ames

Customers` Favorites

Belgian Waffle with Berries and Cream
Chicken Salad Sandwich
Breakfast Sandwich
Black Bean Burger
Sandwiches
Frappuccino
Tiramisu
Scones
Bagel
Muffin

“Great smoothie! Great place to meet with people!“

4.5 Superb53 Reviews
Burgie's Coffee | South Ames Cafe • $
110 Airport Rd, Ames

Customers` Favorites

Iced Caramel and Vanilla Latte
The Farmer Breakfast Burrito
Southwest Burrito
Farmer's Burrito
Jamocha Shake
Coffee Shop
Scone
Brew

“Best breakfast burrito in Ames 🤩 & always great customer service!“

4.5 Superb44 Reviews
The Grove Cafe Cafe • $
124 Main St, Ames

Customers` Favorites

French Toast Platter with Cinnamon and Sugar
Biscuits and Gravy Side of Hashbrowns
2 Eggs w Toast & Hash Browns
Egg w Toast & Hash Browns
Raspberry Rubarb Pancakes
Homemade Pancake Syrup
French Toast Special
Our Famous Pancake
Grilled Cheese
Hot Beef

“I'm a foreigner, visited my son who is studying in ISU. Was there from 3Feb 2022 till 18Feb 2022. Went to the place almost every other place. Love the place, its small, cosy and people are friendly. Will make a point to visit it again, when i return. Love the pancake and their cheese omelette.“

4 Good57 Reviews
Cafe Beaudelaire Brazilian • $
2504 Lincoln Way, Ames

Customers` Favorites

The Beirut Sandwich
Iron Veggie Skillet
Biscuits and Gravy
Beaudelaire Bauru
Garlic Spaghetti
Feijoada Simple
Vegetarian Gyro
Brasilian Burger
Brasilian Fries
Cuban Sandwich

“So let's talk about what makes a place a local gem. An atmosphere that is obviously well thought out and committed to. Staff that are attentive to guests needs as well as sociable. Food and drink that can't be found elsewhere?

Cafe Beaudelaire has all these in spades. With an atmosphere that keeps me coming back as a regular for food, drink, and company.“

4.4 Superb77 Reviews
Great Harvest Bakery and Café Sandwich Shop • $
502 Burnett Ave, Ames

Customers` Favorites

Chocolate Chip Cookie
Coffee and Roll
Cinnamon Chip
Monkey Bread
Sandwiches
Harvest Bar
Dakota
Soup

“In my opinion, Great Harvest has the best cinnamon rolls in the world.
Their breakfast sandwiches with the cheese biscuits are delicious too, and the staff is always super friendly. I love coming here for a quick casual breakfast or lunch.“

4.6 Superb45 Reviews
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Tosca

Tosca Cafe • $
303 Welch Ave, Ames

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Salad Sandwich with Pasta Salad Side
Avocado Toast with a Side of Fresh Fruit
Berry Mascarpone Crêpe
Banana Nutella Crêpe
Tomato Basil Bisque
blt with Greens
Grilled Cheese
Ricotta Gnocchi
Steak Sandwich
Croque Madame

“We had our Christmas party there today and everything was perfect! The staff did an exceptional job of making sure our needs were met. And the breakfast entrees were Delicious!! Thank you to all of you!“

3.8 Good32 Reviews
The Hub-The Roasterie & Heaping Plato Cafe • $
605 Morrill Rd, Ames

Customers` Favorites

Roasted Vegetables
Chickpea Sandwich
Shawarma Scramble
Brewed Coffee
Falafel
Beef

“The food is good (in both places)
And the service is quick and an excellent place to study the atmosphere I'd odd since you essentially have a cafe and a Greek restaurant smashed together but both atmospheres are nice just an odd combination
Good place to people watch as well but beware of protesters as it's right by the library and people like to protest there
(Thankfully they arnt protesting the cafe)“

4 Good13 Reviews
11

Clouds

Clouds Themed Cafe • $$
119 Stanton Ave, Ames

Customers` Favorites

Honey Goat Cheese Salad
Cupcake
Lasagna

“E had my daughter's baby shower here. Clouds is on the 7th floor and there is designated parking in the parking garage. It's such a beautiful place with yummy food. They are so nice and go out of the way to help make your event special. The wall of windows looks over the whole campus. We could see the Heartland Baptist Church's steeple at 3333Stang road!
We will be back“

3.5 Good41 Reviews
12

SPARKS

SPARKS Cafe • $
Student Innovation Center, 538 Bissell Rd Suite 4220A, Ames

“Special thanks to Maddie, Kartik, and Yann for the great service during the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards program on Friday. Super friendly staff and tasty treats!“

5 Superb1 Reviews
Design Cafe Cafe • $
0189 College of Design, Ames
4 Good2 Reviews
Courtyard Cafe Cafe • $$
W0184 Lagomarcino Hall, Ames
3 Average1 Reviews
Sam's Club Cafe Cafe • $
305 Airport Rd, Ames
3.2 Average6 Reviews
Panera Bread Cafe • $
309 S Duff Ave, Ames

Customers` Favorites

Hearty Fireside Chili & Rustic Baked Potato Soup
Greek Yogurt with Mixed Berries Parfait
Cream of Chicken & Wild Rice Soup
Roasted Turkey & Avocado blt
Variety of Panera Sandwiches
Napa Almond Chicken Salad
Fresh Baked Goods Feast
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Chipotle Bacon Melt
Chocolate Croissant

“This is my favorite place in Ames, each time I want to relax or cheer up I ended up going there. I am a student and I love it that I can work from there. The fire place makes the atmosphere pretty cozy. The staff were always nice. I remember once I came there pretty late that they were about to close but they accept me to stay and have my food and edded up giving me some free cookies that was left from that day bakary. I went to other branches of banera bread but non of them were as clean and pretty as this one.“

3.2 Average77 Reviews

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