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

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.

A quaint coffee shop over in West Ames. This place is my absolute favorite study spot. There are…read moreplenty of tables. My favorite spot is the high top tables that face the windows. They are a great spot to wire in and get work down and they have outlets. Their drinks have a large variety. They have smoothies for when you dont need the caffeine late at night. They also have a decent variety of pastries. The part that makes Milo unique is the community. I realize it sounds cheesy so let me explain myself. All the baristas are really friendly and nice. They welcome you and do all the standard stuff, however if they recognize you the visit is even better. I guess that what I'm trying to say is. Come to Milo to try it. Then come back again and again cause it only gets better.

Spacious & welcoming environment, clean bathrooms, welcoming staff. Drinks were almost as much as…read morethe food with my bill $13ish before tip for a smoothie that claims to be made from fresh fruit and is made from processed smoothie concentrate that is made with real fruit + a salty maple latte. The latte was too salty and too sweet and the espresso shots were weak while the milk wasn't frothed properly to be a real latte. I can't accept that just because I'm in a small town or a state like Iowa, quality needs to be compromised. There was not a design in my latte either and it definitely wasn't possible with the milk that was frothed.

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.

While visiting a loved one's nursing home, I visited this wonderful shop to help out a family…read moremember. I am so glad I did because it was an oasis of kindness and smiles. I'm not a coffee drinker, yet KaffeGeita had such a good vibe. I bought a roasted iced coffee for my partner and browsed this place. It's less than a mile west of the 35 and equipped with a drive-thru option. There are lots of pastries and sandwiches, WiFi for interior seating, and super cool T-shirts. There are many nursing homes and elderly people living in Story City, and if you need a place loaded with kindness to get away for a little bit, this is the place.

Yumbo Macadamia nut latte with honey, cute decor, and good service. I also got some whole bean…read morecoffee and she offered to grind it for me, which I appreciated.

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!

Curiosity brought me through the doors of Little Woods Herbs & Teas. I was looking for a matcha…read morewhisk to replace the metal one I've been making do with at home. We were greeted right away. The young lady behind the counter explained that they have a variety of herbs and teas and could mix and match any to our liking. They had a lot to choose from as well as hot and cold teas you could consume on the spot. I ordered a matcha. My wife and mother each had a chai latte. We enjoyed our teas at one of the small tables outside the shop and made the most of a beautiful spring morning in Ames. We visit Ames fairly often and will keep Little Woods on our short list. I am pretty sure I will still need a matcha whisk .

I love coming here not only for tea but herbs to make elderberry syrup for my family and they have…read morean amazing book collection! Such a gift to downtown Ames!

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.