20 Best Coffee Shops in Ames

“Great coffee and environment. Odd entrance in the back.“

“Besides great coffee, there is a plant shop in the back.“

“I visited Scooters Coffee on Mother’s Day and was truly impressed by the team working that morning. Even though the store was extremely busy with a constant flow of customers, the staff remained calm, professional, and courteous throughout.

Despite the rush, drinks were made quickly and correctly, and every employee I interacted with was friendly and polite. It was clear they were working hard, but they didn’t let the pressure affect their service. Their teamwork and positive attitude made for a great experience, and I really appreciated their dedication—especially on a holiday morning.

Great job to the whole team! I’ll definitely be returning.“

“Dave Slade Trio were great!“

“Great experience this time! Clear communication delivery and mutual understanding, warm food and even an eye for details! I got prompt service and and heartly smile, nice eye contact and was even told to wait briefly well preping order! Great job to you and your team!!

I will be back to add additional 5 stars as to see if changes stand tall and this isn't just a lucky day.

Thank you! No stress, no mess, and prompt service as you place your request!
(As of May 20th 2025)

(Outdated experience, prior: Got a bangle, and butter. Was a bad experience before May 2025.)“

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

“I've been to many boba shops and this one is by far one of my favorites! Very welcoming environment and delicious drinks, a regular spot for my friends and I!“

“A favorite spot we like to go to on our drive down to NE. Food is always great and coffee is fantastic!! Owner and staff are warm and welcoming. Location is prime with gas station for an all in one road trip stop.“

“Planned to dine in, so had to pay for street parking. Scone dry and not very tasty. Got an extra item we didn't order, so someone else was missing their item. Didn't realize this until too late, so couldn't return. Were able to meet up with party expected and carry on a conversation without disruption.“

“We were so thankful to have Chocolaterie Stam Ames at our graduation party. The chocolate fountain was absolutely amazing and a big hit with our guests! Chocolaterie Stam Ames came to our home and not only setup the fountain but maintained it during the party. Such a lovely couple to work with. Thank you for making our graduation delicious and fun! I cannot say enough good things about the fountain and their wonderful chocolates as well. I would highly recommend them to anyone!“

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

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

“This place is great! Delicious coffee and pastry, friendly staff and service, and a design that is second to none. I’ll be sure to come back whenever I’m in Ames.“

“Café Milo THANK YOU! Welcome to the South side!! 😊“

“Jeff’s Pizza is so yummy! I’m a vegetarian and there are so many vegetarian options. Thank you Jeff’s Pizza for so many choices!“

“I love this place. Great everything. An awesome meeting place or to just sit & take a break. In a hurry the drive thru is quick & friendly. They treat you like family.

Dietary restrictions: Various options to chose from.

Parking: Parking is at least easy to get. The service is quick so I'm not waiting for a spot to park for long.

Kid-friendliness: Has more than coffee. Juice benders are a great treat for children. They have board games inside.

Wheelchair accessibility: No steps. Inside or outside. Double doors“

“A really good idea for a restaurant! A whole bunch of really good dishes that would slap on a drunk night out. I had the tomato, basil, and mozzarella dish. It was basically pasta. My partner had the barbecue brisket Mac and cheese, which was to die for! They also had a ton of different long Island ice tea flavors that were great! I had the Tokyo tea, which was awesome! My partner had the Nerds tea, and that was really sweet. It's not my flavor, but it's still good. Good prices and a good atmosphere! Right in campus town, so it's a perfect location for college students.“

“I love playing the Bingo games or other like games Starbucks sponsors. So when I needed to go to three separate Starbucks locations, where do I go in Ames? But then I remembered the one in Target! It worked!! The Barista was sweet as the other locations, and I got the stars that I needed when I placed my order. Yay!“

“It's rare for me personally to give this kinda high praise to Ames, for all three locations are on top of it! Also, thank you to your reward system! I absolutely love the spontaneous gift. Anyone who knows me personally knows coffee is my love language! A berista transformed my drink into something magical! Thank you so much for your expertise!“

“"No notes" good.

Parking: This Starbucks is in a Target, so it has that Target's parking. So there should be plenty of space, but ideal spots may already be taken.

Kid-friendliness: Use your judgment here. As I keep pointing out in this review, this Starbucks is in a Target, so while kids are welcome, I would still keep a close eye on them so they don't wander off into the wider store.

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, it is wheelchair accessible. I'm not sure, but because it's in a Target general store, there might be riding scooters available if needed, though I didn't see any on my first visit so don't hold me to that.“