I'm not sure what to make of the "new" Campus Town (at least on the East side of Welch Avenue)…read more I've been visiting Ames since my first campus visit in High School and I still remember that old tobacco/news shop on the corner of Welch and Lincoln way and the home town nature of this area (if you don't count the XXX Theater that once existed). I guess it's the West side's turn very soon and I hope for my Son's sake that Mayhem Comics survives. Anyway, the new Corporate Campus Town has a lot of new things including fun and friendly places to grab a relatively quick meal. Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steak is one of those establishments, and I had a really great cheeseburger and fried combination there recently. A beer would have been great with this, but this isn't that kind of place. So I settled for a soft drink and wished I would have gone all in with some frozen custard.

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 have heard a lot about Potbelly Subs from friend and family around the community. I finally had…read morethe opportunity to order there on Saturday. The have a nice menu of sandwiches, not too many choices but also not so many that you feel overwhelmed. I ordered online through their app which was quick and painless. It's nice to have the option of delivery too. They charge for it, but that's to be expected from most places nowadays. My sandwich was the Clubby - which is a lot like it sounds, a Club sandwich with turkey, ham, bacon, cheese and a boatload of toppings. I had them put hot peppers on there and it's much like a Chicago-style hot giardinera. VERY good! They have a bunch of chips, sides and even shakes to chose from. Lots of choices. I will say that the prices for the sandwiches is good, but they really get you with the sides and/or some of the extras you put on the sandwich. If it isn't one of the standard toppings it costs extra. Sides are good, but a little pricy. Everything people have told me about Potbelly Sandwich Shop is true - really tasty subs with lots of choices. I highly recommend it.

One of our favorite restaurants for a yummy, quick and warm sun sandwich. My wife and I love this…read moreplace and don't mind braving the campus traffic to eat it.

I visited on an extremely busy Sunday early afternoon, and they performed incredibly well, like a…read morewell-oiled machine! The store was clean and not chaotic, and the server (Register 1, 1PM) was an exceptional guy, smiling and pleasant despite his busy surroundings. I liked their food a lot, the service was prompt and courteous, and the entire experience was a good one.

I love Culver's. It's always a classic. However, the past few times I have gone to this store, they…read morehave forgotten an entire item in my order. I'm not talking fries... a whole entire delux burger and a medium shake... on two separate occasions. On top of that, their drive through is horribly set up and causes a really long wait. Half the time you get stuck at the window because no one can move. Key take aways: check to make sure you have all of your items before you leave and if you don't have time to wait 20+ minutes (around rush times), then don't go at all.

I went here for the first time today and I did not expect it to be like a pizza version of subway!…read moreThe pizzas are made for individual orders which means everyone in a group can get whatever kind they prefer. The signature pizza is really filling for 790 calories and it has one of the best crusts I've ever had on a pizza and it had a lot of seasoning and flavor! I have zero complaints. 5/5 I would recommend to friends !

Pizza arrived cold and uncut. We're staying in a hotel and had to tear it apart by hand. Also paid…read more$6.99 for a very small salad. Overall, a big disappointment.

Food: absolutely delicious! The Pad Thai is a new found favorite. I love the flavors and the amount…read morein each serving is incredible! The shrimp was cooked well and the ingredients were fresh. My daughter loved the garden salad with balsamic dressing as well as how crispy the veggies were. The Cajun Fettuccini was nice and creamy with a slight kick from the seasonings; it meshes really well. The Pulled Pork BBQ Mac could've been a little cheesier in my opinion (I like a lot of cheese lol), but overall, the flavor was good and the pork was quite tender. Mixing the flavor of the BBQ with the Mac and the crispy onions was definitely a great choice! Can't forget the cheesy garlic bread, which was so good! It was perfectly soft and crunchy all at the same time and was packed with a garlic punch. I also really enjoyed the lemon Parmesan broccoli. It wasn't overcooked, so it still had a bit of a crunch and the flavor combo was perfect! Service: all of the employees were very nice as well as efficient. We were greeted with a smile and friendly demeanor when we walked in. We ordered take out and our food was ready in a timely manner. Nothing was spilling or overflowing making a mess. All of the food was packed nicely in bags that were sturdy enough to reassure us that the bottoms wouldn't burst out lol. Ambiance/atmosphere: the interior was kept up well and seemed very clean. There was plenty of space to enjoy your meal without being too close to others. It wasn't overly loud inside either.

Food was not made as I ordered. No one notified me that they were out of spinach. Simply found out…read morebased on a note on the lid but didn't see this until I got all the way home. Not the end of the world but a pretty disappointing surprise. Also was very skimpy on the other vegetables in the dish.

A great spot to grab lunch on campus! It's a pretty small place but there's a good amount of…read moreseating. The staff were very kind and I had a nice interaction with them. I will say it seems prices have risen in recent years with inflation compared to some of the other reviews, but I really feel like the portion size and quality of the food relative to the price is really good and outperforms other spots on/around campus. Will be returning!

Perfect food. Perfect service. Best burrito in…read moreAmes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We go here often. Photos from 1/21/26. 6:15 p.m…read more Take-out Food: Our food is always delicious. Our orders are always correct, and the food is still hot by the time we get home. They're quite consistent as well, making sure the wings are done the same way almost every single time. Every now and then, the fries are a little different, but nothing to complain about in my opinion. We tend to opt for the boneless wings, and they're typically really juicy. Also, the cheese fries are absolutely delicious! Their ranch is by far the best out there as well. Service: Our order is almost always ready quickly; sometimes by the time we arrive even, and we only live about ten minutes away. We order online, and they have gotten it right every time. The staff tends to be a little...cold? For lack of a better term. They aren't mean, but you're also not greeted with a smile when you walk in. Ambiance: It's a pretty typical sports-centered restaurant. Not too many decorations or intimate seating styles. They do keep it clean, which is a huge plus. The overall noise level varies, but it never seems to be obnoxiously loud.

First time at any Wingstop and it did not disappoint! This location was clean, the staff was…read morefriendly and helpful and the food was phenomenal! Fresh, cooked perfectly and delicious! The wings are meaty and juicy and flavorful!! Husband and I used to go to BuffaloWild Wings but the quality has gone down hill. We will absolutely be returning to Wingstop in Ames

Went to Ames on a road trip and decided to visit this Chipotle not thinking anything special of it…read morebut the Cashier with the septum piercing was very kind and helpful. She answered any questions i had about the food and was friendly. The food was alright but the rice was extremely undercooked and crunchy but atleast the service was good overall. Glad to see Chipotle still hires good employees to represent them, these days the grumpy apathetic cashier is all too common at these kind of places.

9/30/25 5:30 p.m…read more Dine-in Food: The flavor was great, but it was too spicy for me, unfortunately. I know the name of the place is "Chipotle", but for some reason, I didn't think that meant everything was going to be spicy. I thought you could choose; that's on me. I wasn't able to finish my food due to the spice level :( The quantity and quality of the ingredients were great though! Super fresh and full of flavor. The drink options are great too; they even have a small beer selection. Service: All of the staff were really friendly. They were quick, efficient, and attentive. Even though it was busy, they were patient with customers who hadn't made up their minds yet and always had a smile on their faces. Ambiance: Inside wasn't the cleanest and it was pretty loud. It may have just been because it was around dinner rush and they weren't able to clean up, but the only two clean tables inside were occupied, so we chose to sit outside. Between the noise from the customers, the noise from the employees working/cooking, and the noise from the ventilation system, it was pretty overwhelming, so the outside traffic noise was preferred. Thankfully, the tables outside were shaded by the building around that time and it was pretty clean out there.

I order from Jimmy John's almost every single day, and they always show up. Excellent sandwich's…read moreand friendly employees. I've spent a good amount of money at JJ's and I will continue, thank you guys.

Don't like the food or delivery times. Sandwiches are not hot and employees are not the courteousread more

Abelardo's Mexican Fresh is one of my favorite places to eat in Ames. You receive homemade Mexican…read morefood--made from scratch! Even the condiments are homemade. The tostadas (sandwiches) are warm and full of flavor. If you like something spicy hot, choose the chili sauce (red). The green sauce is mild but still tasty. Treat yourself to a Mexican soda (I like Mango). And the homemade churros with Bavarian crime are cinnamon sugary goodness! The young women who run this place really know how to cook. Their food inspires you to be a better person. Always clean, the food actually makes you feel better and the portion sizes are generous (enough to put in the fridge for a snack later). Abelardo's Mexican Fresh in Ames is one of the few places, perhaps the only place, you can order genuine homemade food with a drive-thru!

This is a review of ONLY the cheesecake chimichanga. It's best to try this while out with one or…read moretwo friends. Oh, SOOOOOO. GOOOOOOOD! I would have taken a picture, but I got it in the drive through and by the time I got home, it wasn't as pretty. Share it, if you can. It doesn't look that big, but the taste is huge and half of one is enough for anyone. It's $6 plus tax and very worth it. There's carry out, dine in or drive through at this location and delivery, if you have DoorDash. Friendly staff. Lot parking. Good prices. It's not really fast food, more of eat in food, delivered fast. Clean. MarcyDiner'sTantrumScale 5/5- NoScreamingKids. This desert has chocolate on it. Two thumbs up. Next time, I'll stop and take pictures.