This place is just wonderful. It has a calm and cozy atmosphere and vibe when you walk in. The staff are warm and welcoming, ready to help. Now, I love a good breakfast and brunch place, especially when it isn't a crowded chain place. This place fits that bill. It is a local place with two locations. The menu is brilliantly "evil" making it extremely difficult to choose just one dish to try. They all look amazing and delicious, so of course, you will need to visit more than once to enjoy all that they have to offer. During my visit, I tried their cinnamon roll pancakes with eggs and bacon. Oh boy are they incredible! The pancakes just melt in your mouth, full of flavor. The eggs were a classic standard of scrambled eggs and the bacon I ordered crispy as I like a good crunch. My companion ordered the Hobo Scramble and just loved it. She made sure to take some home to enjoy for a second time. All in all, I enjoyed my experience and look forward to my next visit and delicious meal. read more

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Came into this place early before a Clones game. We were seated quickly and served coffee. We all had standard orders of pancakes and sides. There were only maybe 3 tables seated, so it felt like quite a bit of time for food to come out. When food did come out, pancakes looked great, but eggs and bacon sides were pretty measley. For $13-$16 plates, I guess I expected these to be a little more substantial. Food was overall good, but not great. read more

Flip’N Jacks - Banana pancakes - Pancakes Near Me - Ames, Iowa

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When we arrived at 8:30 in the morning, there was an hour to an hour and 20 minute wait so we put our name on the list and ran a few errands while waiting. it wasn't even an hour later and they told me my table is ready. We went in there and got seated right away. I got the chicken and waffles deluxe with the combo. The chicken and waffles is really good a lot to eat and the combo had a huge sausage patty. That was really good. My wife got the Frenchy and I almost like that as much as the chicken and waffles - I ate half of it one of my daughters got the waffle and really liked it. My other daughter got the omelette and at all so she must've like it too. I definitely saw why this place was so busy! Might be the best place in Ames to get breakfast. Just make sure you have something to do while possibly waiting awhile! read more

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I've come to Flip'n jacks multiple times and I've always had a great experience. The food is delicious and reasonably priced. I would recommend getting there early! The wait time can get pretty long and a couple times I have put my name in and run an errand or two depending on the wait time they give because there isn't room to wait inside. Two menu items I really like are the hobo skillet and the chicken and waffles. I also tried the gyro omelette last time which was also tasty read more

Flip’N Jacks - Hobo skillet and buttermilk pancake - Pancakes Near Me - Ames, Iowa

The food was good and the service was fast. I had the veggie omelette, a nice combo of sauteed veggies and goat cheese. The pancake was thick, flavorful, and cooked well. I had a coffee drink called the honey bee with honey in it. Total bill was about $20. Would recommend read more

Flip’N Jacks - Vegetarian omelette - Pancakes Near Me - Ames, Iowa

One of my favorite breakfast places , ANYWHERE!!! Food, service, location...all wonderful

Stopped in here on a Sunday afternoon around noon. It was very busy - we were given a 26 minute wait time but were seated well ahead of that. I ordered the Cinnamon Swirl pancakes. They were delicious! Our waiter was a bit slow but otherwise we were seated quickly on a busy Sunday and our food was excellent. I would return again. read more

Flip'N Jacks is one of my favorite breakfast/brunch places! There is always a wait when we go due to the whole restraunt being full, but we never have to wait for too long. I love how open it feels in there and it is super cute with all of the plants hanging on the walls. The food is always delicious! Every thing I have had has been amazing! Never dissapoints. Also, the staff is always so kind even when they are super busy. read more

Early morning visit to Ames. We decided we were hungry. This was close and we had not tried it yet. It wasn't even 9 am yet. The parking lot was pretty full. This building is surrounded by motels and lots of parking. We walked in and were greeted with smiles. We were sat immediately. One of our table had to use the bathroom before we sat down. The door needed a little special handling to make it shut properly. Back at our booth we got menus. We weren't really thinking about going to a chain. We know there is another in Altoona, but not sure of any others. The restaurant has a casual, cozy atmosphere and serves breakfast and lunch. There are some traditional dishes on the menu and then there are some delicious looking options on the menu. I really was looking at some really rich options but I was really liking the idea of egg Benedict. Some popular dishes include chicken and waffles, cinnamon roll French toast, and Cluck Cluck Skillet. The blueberry lemon looked good too. Couple people at my table mentioned the King of the Hill. I decided on HIPPIE BENNY: Hickory smoked bacon, avocado, sauteed onions, field greens on English muffin topped with poached eggs, hollandaise sauce and everything bagel seasoning. I have never had field greens on breakfast meal. It was definitely different. I really enjoyed the flavor of the sauteed onions. My eggs came with a side of fruit. It was a really good cut of fresh strawberries. Everyone else got really good looking food. Both the men at the table got a side of biscuit and gravy. They did share they were a little bummed that there was no meat in the gravy. The waitress checked on us as we enjoyed our meals. It was all really filling. I could see the kitchen window from my seat and some of the dishes that came out were huge! I think that I would visit again. I would visit the one in Altoona too. read more

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Food - 4 stars. Could be much better. Ambience - 4 stars Service - 3 stars . Could be improved to exceptional if management wants Dining experience- 3 stars read more

Flip’N Jacks - Pancakes Near Me - Ames, Iowa

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A must stop on your visit to Ames. The food is spectacular. Service is friendly and helpful. We never leave Ames without stopping at least once during our visit. read more

Food very good. Service slow and in different. We sat for a long while, four servers joked and talked at counter. Had to go and ask for service read more

King of the hill breakfast is a fun challenge...and every bite is filled with goodness. Love their custom omelettes, easy to build a $25 omelette though, be careful. I try to make this a regular spot! read more

Food was delicious! Country farm cooking their house red potatoes very good! Biscuits and gravy taste just my mama's ! read more

Flip’N Jacks - Eggs, chicken fried steak, red potatoes, biscuit and gravy! - Pancakes Near Me - Ames, Iowa

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Everything was cooked ahead of time except for the pancakes and egg. Bacon was cold and the sausage gravy not good at all. Potatoes used in the skillet should have been crispy, but again definitely cooked long before serving it. Service was fast but I prefer quality food over good service. read more

My friends and I were there the other day, the 28th, three of us had potatoes with the meal. They were burned, told waitress, she said she talked to manager and manager told her that's how they make them. I have been in there many times and never had burnt potatoes. Someone else had coffee that was lukewarm, told waitress, she brought her more and still wasn't hot. read more

I love it here!!! A must when I am in Ames and needing breakfast. Usually has a line, but wroth the wait. Super cute and insta worthy read more

Flip’N Jacks - Peanut butter and berry waffles - Pancakes Near Me - Ames, Iowa

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We just finished the best breakfast we have had in our 10 days on the road. The servings were large and the food was really good. My husband had the king of the hill and it was tasty . I had a southwest skillet and it was also very good-the potatoes, chorizo , tomatoes, onions and peppers were just the right combination. If we are ever in Ames again we will definitely return and try some other delicious dishes. read more

Cute little diner in Ames. The waitresses are really friendly and there's lots of seating inside. They take Apple Pay too! I got the Country Benny and it was pretty good. Very flavorful and creamy gravy. The poached eggs were very overcooked though. Not runny at all. The sourdough muffins were really nice! It had a pancake-like texture. I definitely recommend getting the country potatoes too. read more

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Delicious. Large portions. Have to try the skillets next but the waffles were great. They serve lunch too.

The diner clearly cares about providing good food for a good price to their customers. The food itself came out quickly and was hot and fresh. The French toast and bacon side were good. The staff was friendly and efficient. No issues at all. The diner itself is a classic diner, without trying to be a faux classic diner. The aura is real as opposed to purchased. This is what modern diners are chasing but charging 50-100% more. This is also to imply the vibe is older, which means it has its skiffs and dents and dings. But it is clean and well maintained. read more

This place is fantastic. We have been here several times since our kid started attending IA State University. It can get very very crowded and it seems like the wait will be hella long but it always seems to work out amazing. They say 20-30 mins and it ends up being 15. Not that they estimate it wrong they are just that good of moving people through and to a table. Which is always clean and with all the things you want to start diving into. Coffee, sweetener, utensils and coffee! Did I say coffee? The coffee is great, I'm a snob. It's always fresh and they top it off politely so it's not all messed up. Haha. I love their Nova Benny! It is so dang good I crave it and wish it were in the city where I live but it's not. My kiddos love the biscuits and gravy, egg breakfasts and so does the hubby who is always very critical to having to wait and we calm him down and say, just wait... it's worth it and so far... we haven't been wrong. Be patient and you will get what you are asking for. Great breakfast, lunch hot, fresh and great service! Best in town in my opinion. I'll take more pics next time. =} read more

Flip’N Jacks - Pancakes Near Me - Ames, Iowa

Great place to grab breakfast. Was a 30 minute wait for two on a Sunday morning but no problem. They had us wait in the car. Once we were sat, service was quick. Cute restaurant and clean. Will be back read more

Flip’N Jacks - Berry French Toast - Pancakes Near Me - Ames, Iowa

Had breakfast there this morning and it was great! Our server was very nice and attentive. The drinks and food came so fast! I had a strawberry mimosa which was very tasty. I ordered the B & G (biscuits and gravy), fabulous, comes with delicious potatoes as well! Also only $9!!!! Very much so will be coming back to try more things! read more

Flip’N Jacks - Pancakes Near Me - Ames, Iowa

Our last get together as the Fox D+++++ Crew. All of us raved about their breakfasts. I'm sure that if we come back to Ames next season, this will be one of the first stops. Great food, a little slow because the place was packed, but we all were able to do individual checks without a hitch. Their people are top notch. read more

The Flip'N Jacks building was originally the home of the Happy Chef restaurant, of which there are a few similarities. In between was El Azteca, which recently moved to a brand new (and nearby space). The new owners have done a nice job with the warm and inviting interior. Dad and I have ongoing Ames restaurant conversations. I'm fixated on the Mucky Duck (south of town), while he tries to find a place he hasn't been before. So even though it was lunch time, we headed over to Flip'N Jacks for the breakfast menu. And yes there are mid-day and evening selections. Dad likes pancakes/eggs/sausage and I went for the corn beef hash. We were both pleased with our generous selections, although I had first thought that the hash was a little overdone and I should have ordered fruit rather than have the redundant standard side of potatoes served. Service was friendly, but perhaps with a little lost in translation (e.g. - fruit vs. potatoes). I also thought that the time from the kitchen was a little slow, but I need to remind myself more that some places are short of help. Anyway, Flip'N Jacks has been added to Dad's Ames culinary list, so at some point, we'll be back. Dad and I also noticed at least 9 hotels in the immediate area of this restaurant. This should bode well for Flip'N Jacks as hotel guests do not live on "free hot breakfasts" alone. read more

Great service and the food is amazing. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a clean environment read more

Flip’N Jacks - Nova Benny - Pancakes Near Me - Ames, Iowa

This food is amazing! I got the lemon blueberry pancakes and omg they're so good! Their coffee is very good too! read more

Flip’N Jacks - Pancakes Near Me - Ames, Iowa

Amazing food, amazing staff. So much food (we could not finish) visiting from Scottsdale Arizona. Wish we had this place back home. GO HAWKEYES!!! read more

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been here a few times, but went here with my boyfriend a couple of days ago and did not have the best experience. we waited a while to get sat although it wasn't busy and were looked at multiple times by servers passing by but never said anything to. i ordered a strawberry crepe and my boyfriend got an omelet. he wasn't too impressed with his food and mine was completely burnt to a char, it was so obviously burnt i don't know how it even got sent out. service was decent but kind of lost my appetite after that experience and was enough for me not to go back. read more

Very fast service. Food Selections was great I can easily find 5 things I love to try. Ended up with crepes and it didn't disappoint. read more

Flip’N Jacks - a plate of pancakes with whipped cream and syrup - Pancakes Near Me - Ames, Iowa

Great place! Puts IHOP to shame! We are major foodies and have eaten through most of America & we haven't found a lot in Des Moines that we really like for breakfast with the exception of Machine Shed. This place is a close 2nd! I had a skillet and my husband had the chicken & waffles. Both were really good. It was a lot of food, so don't worry about leaving hungry. read more

Flip’N Jacks - Chicken & waffles - Pancakes Near Me - Ames, Iowa

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This restaurant is very close to hotels on the east side of Ames. The place has a white country decor and plenty of seating. The staff provided friendly, prompt service. My DH ordered the butcher omelette. He says red onions would have been better than the white onions but overall very good. I got the mega-ritto, which was very good. The breakfast burrito is HUGE. Loved the chorizo, creama, and fresh avocado. Definitely worth a 2nd visit! read more

Flip’N Jacks - Butcher omelette - Pancakes Near Me - Ames, Iowa

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Great service with great tasting breakfast. I ordered a skillet and had plenty for the cost. My husband got some French toast and thought it was some of the best he's ever eaten! Everyone was friendly and efficient. read more

Tried this place on a whim as we were in the area and our son wanted pancakes and french fries for lunch. Flip N Jack delivered! My partner had an omelet with sausage gravy on it that he said was true comfort food and would also be well suited for a hangover meal. I had the chicken caprese sandwich that was a mess to try and eat but every bit delicious. And then of course, were the pancakes. Fluffy, sweet, loads of butter and plenty of syrup. I had to sneak a taste for myself. We look forward to another visit here as there were so many tempting items on the menu. Downside, they did not have a published children's menu and they serve Pepsi products. read more

The atmosphere feels very welcoming but the rest was not good. Sat down at a table that had not been wiped down. Host did come back and wiped it down with a very WET clothe and left us to use our napkins to dry it off. Ordered the breakfast sandwich and the sausage has no flavor at all. Like eating styrofoam on a wet piece of focaccia bread. I asked for the potatoes to be well cooked and it appears they sit in a pan near the stove and then served. Warm and mushy potatoes...not for me. First time here and probably will not come back. Our wait staff was great and very friendly so no fault of hers at all. read more

This place was great! It was bright, the staff was friendly and it was super clean! There were 3 of us and everyone said their food was the best that they have had in a long time! The strawberries and cream crepes were the best crepes I've ever had!!! My son got the goat and loved it. My husband got the opened faced roast beef and said he had not had one this good in a long time if ever. read more

Flip’N Jacks - Strawberries and cream crepes. They were absolutely amazing! - Pancakes Near Me - Ames, Iowa

Great breakfast joint on the south side of Ames. Close to all the hotel chains on 16th st. So close you could walk to it. Had a Hobo bowl. It was fantastic. The bacon pieces in it were there but so tiny you don't get a bacon flavor. That's a one star deduction. Other than that, food was great and service from Jordan was on point. Cheers. read more

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Absolute best breakfast in town (and probably the area). Ridiculous amount of food for the price. Pancakes are premium. Had a skillet which was awesome and tasty. Always busy. Can be loud. Call ahead if you can. read more

Flip’N Jacks - Skillet with Chorizo - Pancakes Near Me - Ames, Iowa

Great new find today!! We headed over to Flip'N Jacks for brunch. OMGosh! We've been missing out! The Carmel Latte was sooo creamy and tasted sooo good! Then came breakfast! The cinnamon French toast was amazing. My sweet tooth is satisfied!! read more

Flip’N Jacks - Carmel Latte - Pancakes Near Me - Ames, Iowa