Great local coffee shop. Service was good and fast and the coffee was great! Will definitely stop…read moreby again if I am in the area.

Poorest americano I've ever had. No crema, no body. The barista explained to me that an americano…read moreis water and espresso as though I was unfamiliar with what an americano was. I asked for it to be replaced by with a drip coffee (also poor quality). The manager, initially polite, asked me if there was a problem. I told him what I thought of the americano. He said, "I don't want to hear it."

This spot was bumping on a Saturday morning, can tell the locals enjoy visiting here. The drip was…read morewas excellent and the chocolate chip scone was yummy. Friendly staff behind the counter and a homey inviting environment not much to not like.

My wife and I came here on a busy Saturday morning (seemed like there was a farmers market). She…read moregot an iced house made vanilla latte and she said the espresso had a burnt taste to it. The mango smoothie was good! I thought it was well blended and not too sweet. Overall good experience.

This was the first place i stopped to in town to get my coffee fix, it was excellent. The counter…read morestaff were extremely friendly and were pumped to recommend stuff for me to do in Ames. They didn't have drip coffee so i opted for an americano and it was delicious. Awesome place.

Morning Bell Coffee Roasters claims to pour a brew that is "moderately acceptable ". I'd say it…read moregreatly exceeds expectations. I really like is a coffee shop with a cool, informal vibe that opens early. Throw in a nice window and some big ass plants and I am in! Filled with plenty of seating, a couple of outdoor tables for the nice days and some larger tables for those with actual work to do, it's easy to spend a chunk of time here. I am sure if I lived nearby, I'd be here all the time. In fact, if I was looking for a home in Ames, I'd probably just draw a circle within walking distance and start my search there. Looking to start your day in Ames with a morning pour over or simple espresso? Morning Bell is your place.

Great place if you need a quick, grab and go breakfast. The biscuit sandwiches are amazing. The…read morehomemade biscuits are to die for! Sit down breakfast is available, too. You can't leave without trying the fresh, homemade scones.

The Filling Station is a gas station, an extra stocked convenience store, a breakfast/lunch food…read morecounter, and a tables inside and out to enjoy your refreshments and the view. Gayle and I stopped in today after reading about it within some "48 hours in Ames" article. I ordered a brisket grilled cheese sandwich, while Gayle chose a similar one with blackberry flavoring. We split a can of Guinness off the convenience store fridge, and then sat outside for our street and car wash view. We had nice shade on a not too hot day and took the opportunity to hang out bit after we finished our meal. This was a tasty and pleasant experience of good value overall.

This is such a cute place to go have a very good coffee and bite to eat. It was a fun surprise! We…read morewill be going again soon!

Stopped in for a coffee and breakfast bagel on our trip back from Wisconsin…read more The coffee was good and hot with plenty of flavors to add if that's your thing but I like mine bold and black. Good stuff. The breakfast bagel with Swiss, sausage and egg was huge and served extremely hot but lacked flavor and since we were anxious to continue our trip home I forgot to grab salt, pepper and other condiments (my bad) it was a bit flavorless. Super nice staff and a cool place to visit.

good food, nice workers, clean with chill, classy vibe. extensive dessert menu with reasonable…read moreprices and they also have baguettes which is awesome

My wife and I went out for dinner last night and had THE Cafe's special entre. It was a fish dish…read morefeaturing many varieties including red snapper, and shrimp. It was an Italian soup style with incredible flavor. I hope they offer it many times again, as we loved it!

Best coffee & coffee drinks in town. Funky, friendly atmosphere. Friendly, funny employees. Nice…read moreselection of gently used albums & unique art.

I had an Americano at Vinyl Cafe and really enjoyed the experience. The coffee was bold and well…read morebalanced without tasting bitter. What made the visit especially memorable was the vinyl collection and the great music, which gave the place the feeling of a relaxed neighborhood hangout. The service was warm and friendly, and I never felt rushed. I would definitely stop by again.

One of my favorite stops in ames. Staff is kind and the vibe is very cool and relaxed…read more I've tried about every crepe on the menu and they are all great and range from classic flavors to unique combinations id never think to get in a crepe. First time getting the matcha here I usually get the lemonade it's very good but the matcha was surprisingly really good! I'm very picky about my matchas and struggle to find coffee shops that make good ones but this is probably one of the better options in Ames.

Love this café! Great ambiance and such a cozy vibe. I especially loved the dog pictures on the…read morewall and all the political posters. The coffee was delicious--not too sweet or overly milky. I got the cardamom latte and loved that they make their syrups in-house; it really makes the coffee feel worth the price. We got the Shrute crepe and added an egg, and it was delicious and super fresh. For the sweet crepe, we tried the apple & brie. It wasn't my favorite--the brie wasn't as melty as I'd hoped--but I'll definitely try a different flavor next time!

Spacious & welcoming environment, clean bathrooms, welcoming staff. Drinks were almost as much as…read morethe food with my bill $13ish before tip for a smoothie that claims to be made from fresh fruit and is made from processed smoothie concentrate that is made with real fruit + a salty maple latte. The latte was too salty and too sweet and the espresso shots were weak while the milk wasn't frothed properly to be a real latte. I can't accept that just because I'm in a small town or a state like Iowa, quality needs to be compromised. There was not a design in my latte either and it definitely wasn't possible with the milk that was frothed.

A quaint coffee shop over in West Ames. This place is my absolute favorite study spot. There are…read moreplenty of tables. My favorite spot is the high top tables that face the windows. They are a great spot to wire in and get work down and they have outlets. Their drinks have a large variety. They have smoothies for when you dont need the caffeine late at night. They also have a decent variety of pastries. The part that makes Milo unique is the community. I realize it sounds cheesy so let me explain myself. All the baristas are really friendly and nice. They welcome you and do all the standard stuff, however if they recognize you the visit is even better. I guess that what I'm trying to say is. Come to Milo to try it. Then come back again and again cause it only gets better.

4/14/26 3:15 p.m…read more Online Order for Pick Up Food: We were very excited to try the food here, but we weren't too impressed, unfortunately. We ordered a Caesar Wrap w/chicken, Chicken Pesto w/no cherry tomatoes, Firehouse Chimichurri w/steak and no cherry tomatoes, Chocolate Smoothie, and Farmer's Punch. For starters, all of the produce was fresh and crisp (which is always a plus), but you can tell that meat is not their forte. The chicken tasted as if it were precooked, frozen chicken (not saying that's a bad thing, just didn't seem as if it was freshly cooked), and the steak was full of almost inedible gristle. The overall flavor of the food was pretty lackluster as well, besides on the Chicken Pesto; the balsamic vinaigrette was very overpowering. The Caesar Wrap was large, but the sandwiches were quite small portion-wise. The Chocolate Smoothie tasted more like a green smoothie with chocolate protein powder, and we had a really hard time keeping it mixed; sadly, we didn't finish it :( The Farmer's Punch, on the other hand, was really good! Service: The service wasn't bad, but it wasn't good either. The person who greeted us was friendly, but not particularly social, if that makes sense? It almost seemed as if they didn't have enough time for us. They were polite and quick with getting our order to us, though. Ambiance: Inside is quite small and not meant for a dine-in experience; there are no tables at all. This is definitely a pick-up/to-go/drive-through type of establishment. It's kept very clean, though, from what we could see.

Seriously what a fun concept! They grow the lettuce for the salads right where they make the salads…read morelove it! How cool!! They only negative... is its a bit of a small salad for $10. The bowl was quite small... I had to add to it once I got home to make a full meal.