Never disappoints- great service and outstanding atmosphere- highly recommended. It has become our…read morefavorite place in Ames - God's Country!

The pub was pretty busy on a Saturday afternoon at 2pm. They have an outdoor seating area. The…read morepub is decorated with British signs and posters. The service was very good for how busy it was inside and out. The food was delicious! We had the cod & chips (added coleslaw) and the German platter (a bratwurst, weisswurst, pork schnitzel, mashed potatoes & gravy, red cabbage and sauerkraut). There were various other items we'd like to try, so we will have to come back! It seemed a little high priced, but it is Ames.

Food: 4/5 Service: 4.7/5…read moreAmbiance: 3.5/5 Pretty good food, self-serve water and drinks. Nice cashier, good service overall. Order at the cashier and you can pick wherever to sit down and enjoy. Might be a little hard to find unless you look for the logo- no large sign advertising "Thai Kitchen". Overall, pretty good. Would recommend.

Very good but slow. Food came out 30 minutes from each other. Example- one dish was served right…read moreaway to one of the four of us and then another came out 25 minutes later then tne other two came over 30 minutes after and none were together. Also we ordered gyoza and it never came. We told waitress and then she brought it. It was cold cuz it had accidentally been delivered to tne wrong table and they had just set it in the back waiting fir the rightful table owners to speak up. Not good. Having said all that......the food was really good. Ambiance was fair.

Stopped for lunch at The Traveling Pig, a new food truck that is making the rounds in Ames. They…read morehave great porchetta sandwiches based on flavors from around the world. I had the BBQ and it did not disappoint. The sauce was amazing and the slaw on top put it over the edge. The "truck made" chips were also fantastic. I know the truck makes the rounds around Ames and if you follow them on Facebook, you can find out where they are. I'm hoping to visit them frequently this summer.

From the owner: The Traveling Pig Food Truck specializes in chef innovated mobile meals that combine local…read moreingredients with global flavors. While our origin is the Porchetta sandwich of Tuscan street markets, our ever changing menu is a culinary vacation of taste that will please meat eaters and vegetarians alike!

This is one of my favorite places to buy gifts for my wife and is one of the strongest businesses…read moreon Ames' Main Street. Before there was a Wiliams Sonoma store in the state of Iowa Cooks Emporium has been selling high-quality cooking gear and offering classes in downtown Ames. While the location isn't huge you'll find the well-established brands (All-Clad, Le Creuset, Wusthof) that you trust right here. As someone who enjoys cooking, I can spend a lot of time browsing in here for kitchen gadgets. I do the majority of my business here around the holidays and they do a really nice job of wrapping gifts. They are very helpful in answering questions and guiding you toward the right purchase for your task or gift idea. As I write this review I can see many items that we've purchased from the Cooks Emporium. They are local, offer high-quality merchandise, and offer competitive prices on par with even online-retailers.

I love this store, but the employees are hit and miss…read more I am heavily tattooed (at least for Ames, Iowa) and sometimes there is a lady that is just rude and doesn't help me. I can tell it's because I'm young and tattooed by the look on the lady's face. Good thing she doesn't work on commission. If only she knew I graduated from culinary school four years ago and have been baking professionally since then, including wedding cakes. I'm not just some punk kid who can't afford your over-priced stuff. I usually buy my stuff on the internet - so much cheaper. But I love looking here and it's great for small buys (rubber scrapers) and "crap I need this right now and no one else in town is going to have it" impulse buys (mandoline). Great for seeing an item in person so you know what you want to order online.

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.

LOVE the assortment of delicious chocolates here and the adorable vibe. The staff behind the…read morecounter were friendly and helpful to me. What a lovely visit on this darling small town Main Street.

Stam's not only delivers on quality chocolates but their espresso is an absolute treat every time I…read morego in! It is made perfect every time. You can customize your purchase entirely or browse for fun new flavors, service is always timely & friendly. I will continue to go to Stam's as long as it is around. Looking forward to see what they've got for Valentine's Day treats this weekend!

Best grocery store, hands down. Great location, prices, and staff. The store isn't huge, but has…read moreall the necessities. As a college student who balls on a budget, this is where you come for the deals. Their produce is by far cheaper than any of the competitors and I've never had a bad experience. I get almost all of my grocery staples here (they don't carry name brands). They also have an aisle of fun household items that rotates weekly and always seems to have that surprise treasure you didn't know you needed. Tips- bring a quarter to "check out" a cart and your reusable bags as they do not give out any. Doing this helps save the company money, thus cheaper prices!! My favorite items to get are: bagels, milk, string cheese, fruit, vanilla wafers, Christmas treats (seasonal), and frozen berries for smoothies. Big aldi girl over here!!

No frills, and they totally deliver on a daily basis, offering low prices without some of a chain's…read moreelements. If I were attending Iowa State, this would be a place to shop on a lesser budget without much sacrifice. Bring a quarter, and a shopping cart is yours. You will bag your own products too. Good frozen selection. Off-brand canned and bixed items. Their middle aisle is a smorgasbord of discounted items, and some will be a grab because it works in your budget! I am incredibly grateful for Andrew at the store, who provided me terrific customer service when I needed help last night. That level of customer service and their pricing make this one of our shopping stops. Kind staff in abundance. Plenty of parking, great location on Duff Road, and good music throughout the store!

I love the fried rice here. When I was in school at Iowa State I tried it and it was my go to…read morecomfort food. Yesterday evening I came in with my husband and son. My son and I had fried rice. I did the The spice beef fried rice and my son did the regular fried rice with shrimp. My husband had the spicy peanut chicken dish. For the fried rice although it was delicious I found that the portion of protein was very small to the amount of rice you get. My husbands dish was really good too but not as spicy as he was thinking it would be. I enjoyed the level of sweet and spicy it had. Our waiter was really friendly and made sure we were taken care of the entire time. He brought some chili paste for my husband so he could make his dish spicier. I really enjoy coming to The Spice when I'm in town and enjoying the fried rice. I recommend anyone who loves Thai food to come here.

This place is great! We come here almost every time we are in ames. My M-I-L loves the cashew…read morechicken. I got thr phad see ew and it was also good.

I have bought herbs several times from this company and never had any complaints about their…read morecustomer service, products, or shipping and that is why I came back to search for it. I have also recommended it to others because they have high quality herbs at great prices. I have several hundred pounds of herbs from this company which I bought in 2020 and they are all in good condition. I am surprised such bad comments have been made. I started buying herbs from this company longer than the time the first comment was made and after it has been made. I cannot support any of the bad comments.

I have done business with this company for about 10 yrs. I ran across these reviews and just don't…read moreunderstand. I've ordered many lbs and spent thousands with them and honestly have not had a single problem other than a few orders that took a little too long to be delivered. Their prices are great and good quality, fresh and aromatic herbs, good clays and powder extracts. I never had to deal with customer service because I never had a problem. I order from others major suppliers as well and have had problem, but that's just the way it goes. I do reccomend this company.

Exactly what we expected! Booze and easy eats type of things. Reasonably priced with some Fareway…read morefavorites! Very cool atmosphere... would be a good place for a wine tasting, I would think! We might return some time... nothing you couldn't grab at Hy-Vee though ‍

What a Great addition to West Ames. The Fareway Meat Market has a variety of meats, cheeses, wines,…read morebeer, liquor and snacks for a complete meal, BBQ or tailgate. Great idea and location. Conveniently located in the Hy-Vee parking lot.