27 Best Coffee Shops in Ames

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

“OMG, the vibe is amazing. You walk in and it just feels energetic. It's like a big happy hug. Love the staff! They make the best drinks, give amazing recommendations (mango, strawberry, and pineapple), and they always have a smile. The place is so clean, and there is never a dirty table or trash left out, even when people are at tables all day working on schoolwork. Perfect study spot! 10/10 recommend.“

“love the blended matcha and everyone is always so nice ❤️“

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

“Dave Slade Trio were great!“

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

“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.“

“I’m a regular at Scooter’s Coffee on S 16th St in Ames, and every visit is a great experience. I especially want to give a shoutout to Sarah، she’s always smiling, super welcoming, and brings such positive energy. You can tell she really cares about her job and the customers, and it definitely shows. I hope management recognizes and rewards her for all the hard work she puts in.

Also, I highly recommend the Red Bull Infusion Blue Raspberry ، it’s refreshing and really good!“

“They have so many yummy drinks and the staff are so friendly I love this place!“

“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.“

“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 is my favorite Starbucks. Love going ALMOST every morning before work to get my coffee. The cashiers are always super friendly and have such great energy and great attitudes. Definitely a PLUS to experience at the start of my day. *^-^*“

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“

“Today I made an order online and when I went to pick it up I’ve realized I order to the wrong location and the barista who was helping me his name was Simon was so helpful and made my drink so shout out to him and the employees at the Lincoln and clark. Thank you again“

“love this store!! and the staff“

“Every barista I've had here has been incredibly kind and pleasant. My order is always made correctly, and any time there has been a minor mistake it's been fixed immediately, no questions asked. My favorite starbucks not just in Ames, but in Iowa!“

“The food amazing , the food was full of flavor and lots of cheese. The staff were friendly and not over priced. The tomato soup was the best I have had“

“My friend and I have always been Starbucks snobs - she recently moved to IA from MI, and I visited her and we went to 7 Brew for the first time and were so amazed. The coffee taste is AMAZING and 10x better than Starbucks. Service and atmosphere were spot on. 100/10 stars! Now I need someone to build a 7 Brew near our hometown area, Buchanan MI! Please hook a girl up!“

“"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.“

“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!“

“They have so many yummy drinks and the staff are so friendly I love this place!“

“In town for Graduation and tried a new Donut Shop. It is a made to order place so plan accordingly. The presentation of our 36 Mini Donut was Amazing. Brought smiles to my teenagers and others. Highly recommended. Good donut all around. Highly enjoyed as they were fresh and warm. Yummy. We will be back“

“I have been going to this Dunkin regularly for two years and the staff is always amazing! They're so kind and great at what they do! The management seems really great. The drinks and food are great, but I wish the drinks could be consistent. I really notice this because I always get the same drink. I have heard that Dunkin doesn't give their employees clear recipes for drinks and I really wish they would! It would make a big difference with consistency.“