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.

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.

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!

Stuck with 90 minutes between meetings in downtown Ames on a Friday afternoon, I fell into Cafe…read moreDiem on Main Street, and it was a terrific experience! It's a quiet place to get some work done (yes, they have WiFi), and their chicken salad sandwich was delicious. It was freshly made and tasty, with grapes on wheat bread. I needed about an hour of focus and productivity to accompany my lunch, and they checked every box!

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.

First time here and I was pleasantly surprised! I'm very picky with my coffee and this was really…read moregood! I also had a turkey club and that was really good as well! The homemade bun it was on was so yummy! My only recommendation would be that they clean better. We sat by a window and there was cob webs, bugs and dirt in the window right by our table along with a dead plant.

Really good coffee place. I took my son and he liked the cold coffee. Their scones are as good as a…read moredonut! The people working there were really nice and smiling

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

For the music and coffee and shop local lovers. This place is cozy and always 72 degrees. It's a…read morevibe.

Due to winter I haven't been to Cabin Coffee as often as I plan to in better weather but my…read moreexperience has been notably positive. The food is good and worth the money but the service is what sets the drive through apart from other local businesses. The staff are unusually interesting, intelligent, friendly and thoughtful people. I also appreciate the small things - the mint with the meal and the biodegradable to-go box. Owners really care. "Iowa Kind" is working well here.

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.

Everyone working there is so nice and the drinks are made perfect each time! Highly recommendread more

Stopped by seven brew and somehow managed to get a flat tire in the parking lot. Before I could…read moreeven start panicking, Emma had the tire changed and me back on the road in no time. Great coffee and staff Highly recommend!

This place is in a church basement but don't hold that against them. Friendly and bright and the…read moreespresso machine is genuine, not automated. Pretty limited menu though.

I went into Labyrinth Coffee with some friends and I would have never known about its existence…read moreuntil today. The location is sort of hidden in the church that its in, but when you go in, you wouldn't have expected a cafe inside. The place had nice natural lighting and there were a lot of wall plants everywhere. There was a lot of seating and some creative ones such as having church pews at a table. We went in the morning and it was not at all busy. A lot of campus students usually come in and order takeout from what I've seen. The coffee options were great and the price is comparable to Morning Bell in Ames Town. They have a system of using reusable cups and an option for if you buy their reusable cup, you can get discounted coffee. What a great deal! The service was good and the coffee was quick. they made latte art in our coffee and I always appreciate that. I got a honey latte and the sweetness ratio was perfect, and the drink itself was smooth. Overall, come check this place out if you ever get the chance to.

Okay, so I went to Burgie's South all through college ten years ago. Burgie's South is on the side…read moreof a gas station (but has really still held there own as a coffee shop). So I was excited to hear they have their own standalone spot. BUT I am not here to talk about the South location but the NORTH location, which is new to me. I was surprised to find out that they have been open for a while because I would of been all over this place if I would of known! The building is trendy and eye catching - queue the white washed brick with black accents. The inside decor is just as Instagram worthy with open concept, light wood, terrazzo, and trend right decor. There is plenty of inside seating for a coffee shop and the outside side patio is very quaint with several tables and outdoor furniture. I've been on a cold brew, cold foam kick lately and they have a great option - Golden Graham Cold Brew. Yum! It is topped with cold foam and crunched Golden Grahams (nostalgia!) Ordered the drink for "dine-in" and my only complaint was I wish it was bigger! For brunch, I ordered the chorizo burrito which was seriously DELICIOUS and I didn't think I was a breakfast burrito gal. I also snagged a homemade granola/energy bar which was very well made. I really enjoyed finding an upgraded version of my college coffee spot. It's trendy and tasty all in one!

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.

Wow this place was great!…read more It has a super laid back vibe and felt cozy and casual, which I loved. The menu had a ton of unique options. I went with the gyro and it was so good! A few of my family members got the cuban sandwich and they loved it. The service was awesome. Our waitress was so sweet and had a smile on her face the whole time, even when handling a few tricky requests from our group. She was amazing! It's right across the street from campus, so if you're in town for a visit or heading to a game, I definitely recommend stopping by.

We stopped here for lunch when in Ames for a concert. It came recommended by a coworker and our…read morewhole group enjoyed our experience. Amongst our group we ordered the Long Island ice tea, nerds flavored Long Island ice tea, bloody marry and some martinis. We also ordered lunch and everyone seemed really pleased with their food. They were super busy but did a great job accommodating our group of 8. Glad we popped in during our time in Ames.