Not a bad little gas station/convenience store at all! On a road trip from Omaha to Minneapolis,…read moreand this was a great spot to gas up, stretch the legs, and grab some refreshing beverages. The restroom was nice and cool and clean to boot. Plenty of snacks to choose from, plus toiletries, and a decent beer cooler. Bonus there are quite a few restaurants nearby if you're out for epic meal time. Main qualm: A bit of a jut off the interstate and a bit of jut from downtown Ames. Not their fault. Great job, folks!

Most amazing service to get amazing foods and amaziiiiiing drinks like the best drinks I have ever…read moredrank I highly recommend

Great staff! Family friendly convenience store that also sells pizza and other fresh made items…read more The pizza slices that I've had here recently have as much or more cheese than the Casey's pizzas, so they are close to outdoing Casey's. Clean. Lot parking. They have a car wash! See pics. Marcy'sDinerTantrumScale 5/5-NoScreamingKids!

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!

What makes this location great is that they are a step ahead of the rest of the competition in the…read moreAmes area. The reason for this is that they have the NFC readers embedded at the pump. This means that consumers can use Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, Fitbit Pay, etc, without having to go inside the gas station. Although Casey's and Kim and Go have NFC at the registers inside their gas stations, none of them have it at the pump. Right there, that's the way how pumping gas should be done and it shows that at least this Phillips 66 location is committed to the future over not just pumping gas, but paying for items in general.

Gayle and I had another wonderful time in Iowa this summer. Unfortunately, all good things must…read morecome to and end. In between, was the Lake, several days of fresh sweet corn, long walks, wonderful art, good micro-brew, the Iowa State Fair, soft serve ice cream, and reconnecting with old friends. All this was made possible through the use of my Parent's Toyota Camry, of which Dad takes excellent care. Filling up the tank and having the car washed here at this Swift Stop was the least we could do to show our appreciation.

This is no effing joke this Kum & Go kicks some serious gas station patootie. Not only is this…read moreestablishment quick and convenient, it has one of the most friendly staff members I have ever had the pleasure of becoming an awkward, I only see you when I buy alcohol or a casual pop but we talk and youve seen me at my worst, friends. Her name is Penny, Jenny, Maddie, and any other name she decides to slap on her tag every time she changes shifts. She rocks my socks. Another beautiful soul I have had the pleasure of encountering is the security man who works there on the weekends. No exaggeration he has actually seen me at my worst. This is a college town with nothing and I mean NOTHING else to do besides get shitfaced on the weekends so naturally, the people that work the late shifts see some unmentionable things. HOWEVER, the incident I am about to explain is mentionable because it shows just how awesome and helpful the staff is. Iowa State celebrates VIESHEA (RIP) in late May and we go hard in the mother fuckin paint. The Tuesday of VIESHEA we got a little aggressive (the $1 tacos and equally as cheap pitchers of beer at Es Tas really get ya goin) and things escalated quickly. A series of unfortunate events led me into one of the most personal encounters I have ever had with a floor. I layed down on the floor and the security man looked at me and said "maam you need to get up" I said "I know" and I got off the floor. It was one of the most touching encounters I have ever had. He changed my life. Penny witnessed this event. Kum & Go has seen some things and they just dont give a flying frick frack. Their gas is fine. Also the food is decent. Don't trust Will Lomax's review it actually is a whore house.

Summers Kum and the Go, and this uniquely named Iowa convenience store chain makes me smile every…read moretime I return for a visit. I come in for gasoline (premium is cheaper in Iowa due to the home grown ethanol content) or health snacks (if there is such a thing), but avoid the coffee or any sweet rolls. This Kum & Go is conveniently located in the heart of ISU's Campustown.

A good place to gas up the rental car. It's relatively easy to get here and back off the Dayton…read moreExit of US 30. As this is Iowa, there are various subsidized ethanol-containing grades to choose from of which E88 is a bit more economical that Super Unleaded for the newer cars.

The food is good, average. I didn't get the pizza, but a sausage egg cheese pretzel bun. Staff was…read moreok. Clean. Family friendly. Lot parking. Prices are ok. Close to I-35. Marcy'sDinerTantrumScale 5/5- NoScreamingKids. There is a Dairy Queen and Subway in the same building, so choices for everyone.

Great Asian store! The customer service was great and they have a ton of inventory…read more We will definitely continue doing our shopping here.

This location is the best Asian market in town! It's spacious and has the best prices thanks to the…read moreoverall lower costs in west Ames. In addition to groceries you wont find in other local grocery stores, they also have hair and skin care items (I'm assuming because there's no English on the bottles, only characters in East Asian languages). Wonderful prices on fresh ingredients for my favorite recipes and yummy sauces!

I'm not sure I can be a fan of a national chain pharmacy (aka 4 Stars on Yelp). I'm also not…read morethrilled to see a CVS smack dab in middle of campus town. However, I'm sure that CVS keeps the student and staff population well prescribed and toiletried. Actually, maybe a should up the rating as they carry the Sunday New York Times! Starbucks stopped selling papers and I've come up empty at both big Hyvees in recent times, so seeing "All the News that's Fit to Print" smiling at me here was a real bonus. I've come in for other stuff too, mainly related to pain relief, allergy, shaving, dental, etc. You know, the usual that one would expect at CVS, Walgreen's, Rite Aid, etc. There also a nice small parking lot on the Welch Avenue side if you don't want to fight it on the street on Lincoln Way.

This CVS is located in Campus Town and is in a pretty great location, especially for all the…read morestudents. They stay open pretty late and have their own parking lot (for customers only, otherwise get ready to be towed!) so that's always a plus! The staff is nice and always willing to assist. Sometimes it seems like they're a bit understaffed, especially in the evenings. Nevertheless, a good store for your basic everyday needs.

Would give 0 stars if I could. Pharmacy technicians were awfully rude and slow, nobody except the…read morepharmacist herself knew what was going on. Jeannie said (rudely, and with much snark) that they were four months behind but my prescription was ready yesterday, I was expected to wait 15-20 minutes for it to be "re-labeled", ended up waiting 30. I transferred to this pharmacy when I moved up here to avoid driving an hour, I would much rather take that drive!

Doctor phones in the order, doesn't matter. When you come to the window its the first they heard of…read moreit. So you have to come back in 15 minutes. They don't have the med, do you want a partial? So you have to come back in another 15 minutes and wait in another 15 minute line. So you've waited in 3 lines for 15 minutes each time. So you come back in a month to get the rest of your partial, its not ready, come back tomorrow. It takes 3 trips for 1 prescription. PLUS! They average between 5-7 minutes per customer at the window! Forget calling them, you can't get them on the phone.

In Ames, I notice the Hy-Vee brand in several places. There are 2 grocery stores at opposite ends…read moreof the Lincoln Highway, and associated Liquor Stores and Gasoline Stations. There's also this Drug Store, which looks to be part of a yet-to-be realized development initiative at and around the old Train Station. Gayle was at a Salon at the Train Station getting her nails done. After all, my fabulous wife must mind the beauty details! However, with the Iowa humidity, she would probably go for shorter hair if we actually lived here. Since this takes time, I decided to walk down Main Street and look around. After walking around the Train Station and admiring the architecture (and the safety fence near the tracks), I first wandered into Hy-Vee Drugstore and for some air conditioned relief. This place is a lot larger than it looks from the outside. They have a nice selection of the usual stuff, plus gifts and wine/beer. I ended up buying a padded wine holder to later (and successfully) take back a bottle of Templeton Rye Whiskey back to Iowa. I'll probably be back the next time I'm in town for any travel-related supplies or to just kill a little time.

I get my prescriptions at Hy-Vee Drugtown. I like that the lines are shorter here. I am sensitive…read moreto medication changes and they will make sure I stay on the same generic which I appreciate. I can get every vitamin here and expert help from the pharmacists on which to choose. I mean, this is not life changing but I can avoid the lines at other places and receive decent service.