The Grove Cafe
124 Main St, Ames
(515) 232-9784
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
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Recent Reviews
Small town diner kinda place. Good food. Service was friendly but a little disorganized (not a big deal). Had to go down in the scary basement to find a restroom so not good for folks e mobility issues. But given the food was good and people friendly, I would return.
So it was our first time and we got sat right away, got water with little bit of ice. The restaurant is from the 50s and never been changed. Not sure if they have ever cleaned the vents or walls. Food was decent, but no gloves worn and cross contamination would be a thing. No refills were given unless you flagged someone down. Also more than one customer had to ask for silverware, including us, after the food came.
Small diner-type restaurant in downtown area. They have an open kitchen so you can see your order being made. I arrived at 10:30 in the morning on Saturday and ordered the special with tea. Service was quick and friendly. The special was the country platter, which was ground beef, hash browns, and eggs along with toast. It was very good and filling but could have had a bit more seasoning. I put on a lot of ketchup and hot sauce. Tea was just Lipton, but it was also good; they...
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