Had a super dog as part of a private party and 10/10 would recommend. Great service and very unique…read moreflavors. Very fun memory for the event. I got a regular ketchup and mustard dog but the ones with cheese come toasted and I would absolutely recommend that!

From the owner: The one and only Superdog! A must-have while you're in Ames.read more

The food was wonderful. Fresh, hot, and fair prices found here! The organization could be a bit…read morebetter. The truck and owner might be present at 11am, but that doesn't mean they're ready to take orders. If you have quite a bit of time, stop on by. I've never been to Chicago, and during a pandemic travel is not a safe option. I was impressed either way with most items. I only tried the items on the Chicago side.

I went to Billy's ice cream recently, I got a cookie dough chilli billy, I got about half done with…read moremy medium cookie dough chilli billy, and what do I notice, NO MORE COOKIE DOUGH. I am highly disappointed in you guys. Will not be returning here. Sincerely Dorris Smith

We just enjoyed wonderful ice cream cones at Billy's. Excellent ice cream, and well-packed in the…read moreold style of ice cream parlors. We all enjoyed our cones-- totally worth it to drive a few miles off I-80 to satisfy our ice cream desire. The experience was enhanced by the friendly, polite, and well-trained staff. They created a nice atmosphere, and adding to the experience was watching the very happy customers.

In town for some personal business and had time to kill so we decided to find a local place for…read morelunch. Per my usual when it comes to deciding factors, the name drew us in to The Flying Elbow. Super cute place - simple. Very clean. Straightforward. The menu is on the wall, above the same counter where you order. Staff was helpful and friendly. My husband got a burger - The Patterson. The gentleman taking his order was kind enough to switch out the bread since my hubs isn't a fan of jalapeño. He recommended Texas toast, which the hubs was grateful for and he LOVED it. It was just the right amount of messy, juicy, and YUM. I got the all-beef hotdog with chili, cheese, and green onions. It was delicious. My only recommendation would be putting the cheese under the chili so that it melts (or run it under the broiler for a sec) and gets super gooey. Otherwise, the chili was awesome and tasted great with the dog. I'd definitely get it again. BUT, the kicker of the whole meal, the absolute "must go back" item was the tots. HO. LY. COW. We got one order to share and just figured we were getting regular old tator tots. But NO. The order was six tots that were each about the size of a ping pong ball and they were the MOST epic little flavor bombs. I know they had potato, cheese, and bacon in them ... not sure what else they add to create that little ball-o-flavor but MAN. If you're in the area, this place should be on your list of "must try." If you're not, those tots are worth the trip.

We had the pork belly special sandwich. It was phenomenal. We also had the hash brown cheese balls…read moredeep fried. They were great.

I had to stay in Ames for an extended period due to a family member's medical issues, and knowing…read morethis epicenter of everything was walking distance from me for the ten days comforted me and proved incredibly helpful when situations consistently arose during my stay. From really good food options to snacks and drinks to toiletry needs, Kwik Star delivers, even on a holiday like Christmas. I'm grateful for their elite customer service and cleanliness.

I want to give a special shoutout to Amanda who works at Quick Star. She is always friendly and…read moresmiling every time I come in. On Monday at midnight, I had an issue at the station and Amanda went above and beyond to help me. This is not the first time I've seen her go out of her way to assist customers. She is truly an example of an outstanding employee. Thank you, Amanda!

# Ted's Coney Island: Where Hot Dogs Go to Party!…read more Hey food lovers! Wanna know where to score some seriously awesome grub? Buckle up, 'cause I'm about to spill the beans on Ted's Coney Island! ## Location, Location, Location Just a hop, skip, and a jump from downtown. Perfect for when those hot dog cravings hit (and we all know they do)! ## The Goods - Coney dogs that'll make your taste buds do a happy dance - Traditional hot dogs that are anything but basic - Gyros so good, you'll think you've teleported to Greece (Opa!) ## Why Ted's Rocks 1. Service with a smile (and maybe a cheesy hot dog joke or two) 2. Food that arrives faster than you can say "I'm hungry" 3. Prices that won't make your wallet cry 4. Old-school A-frame building that's like stepping into a time machine (minus the flux capacitor) ## Spice It Up! Feeling adventurous? Ask for extra peppers and turn that meal into a flavor fiesta! Look, life's too short for boring food. So next time you're in the mood for a good ol' fashioned hot dog (or three), head to Ted's. It's where the cool kids go to get their coney on! P.S. If you don't yelp your perfectly topped dog, did you even really visit? Just saying! . I swear I was there...

You gotta love the chilly goodness of an old fashioned "Coney Dog." The taste of a fair favorite…read morewith onion rings puts you in the spirit of sitting back and dreaming of all the fun foods of your childhood. The "Coney Meal" allows you to sample delicious onion rings and very saucy cold slaw with a twist of satisfying flavors. Service at the drive thru is quick and dished out with a wholesome voice that resonates welcome and do come again.

The food was wonderful and the staff was amazing! Everything we got tasted great. Size to cost…read moreratio is also really fair. It's kind of loud inside, but nothing bothersome. The staff also keeps it very well maintained.

I love Freddy's ice cream! This stuff is amazing -so creamy. Servers were friendly and helpful.read more

Traveling thru ........ Deceiving the outside signage that…read moresays burgers on the partially lit sign, they serve so much more, chicken, hot beef, variety of potatoes, kids size too, also pork loin dinner, half orders! Try it super friendly owner and staff

We've been here a few times in the past ands the food has always been very good! This visit was not…read morebad but it wasn't as good as it used to be. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. The food was ok but it just wasn't up to par from what we remembered. It reminds me of bar food. The floor was sticky when walking to the table. Just a let down!