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    Morning Bell Coffee Roasters

    4.7 (59 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
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    Cortadito and Latte

    First of all, I just want to say the price of the coffees presented on the menu is such a good deal! I frequent this place whenever I'm in town and they have such a nice variety of drinks to pick from. The baristas are on and off with their latte art, but the drinks are still great to the tongue. It's a small coffee shop with limited seating though, however, it's not super busy to the point where people would need to stand. They also have events that go on at the shop such as having live music.

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    John M.

    NEW AND IMPROVED According to some of my sketchy sources (jk just my roommate) Morning Bell just remodeled their cafe in Downtown Ames, so I went there to check it out. The "new" Morning Bell has white wall and huge windows with daylight light-bulbs. It gives off a very natural pleasant feeling whilst sitting and studying. The cold-brew was great. Overall a classy place to sit for 15 minutes or 5 hours. PS. It has outlets!

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    Bianca F.

    i'll be the one to say it. Morning Bell -- known to some as ~the bell~ -- is the best coffee shop in Ames. they roast their own beans in house and serve beautifully handcrafted coffee beverages. they also have dairy alternatives such as soy, almond and oat milk with no up charge [the way the Lord intended]. if you're looking for a place to sit and grind out some homework, this is the place for you. the minimalistic interior creates the perfect, low distraction environment to get things done. at times it can get a bit noisy if the place is filled, they're grinding the beans and playing music. however, a pair of headphones and a lofi beats playlist is the solution. even when it gets noisy, it only lasts a moment and the music is very unobtrusive. another detail worth highlighting is the bathroom experience. there are two, very clean, gender neutral rooms that are stocked with nice smelling soap. all in all, if you find yourself downtown Ames, stop by Morning Bell. actually... it's worth making a special trip for.

    Cool space for shows
    Patrick T.

    Wow, so much coffee on one street! Main Street in Ames has got it going on for coffee! This new (to me) addition is just fab! Morning Bell is tucked down a long hall way, through an entrance on the north east side of main street. It's worth finding! I was there on Saturday for Maximum Ames Music Festival as they were hosting small shows here! The coffee shop is really modern and sleek. The staff was super nice and welcoming! The place smells amazing even with smelly touring musicians filling it up! And I love a place that has cold brew taps, ready to roll for your coffee drinking needs! It was a really cozy spot to watch some live music, snag a drink, and enjoy the community that is rich in coffee and art! My son enjoyed one of the pastries here as well! Ames so glad you can add this great spot to your coffee arsenal!

    Vanilla latte with oat milk

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    Adorable location and great lighting. Friendly people working here & the coffee was great too!

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    2 years ago

    Friendly, inclusive, and thorough service. Not to mention the delicious coffee! The vibes were immaculate for sure!

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    Great coffee shop we found in Old Town, Ames. Service was fast and they were busy! Great coffee

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    5 years ago

    Friendly service! Great atmosphere. Delicious coffee! Will absolutely be back. Coffee roasted on site.

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    5 years ago

    Nice modern coffee store vibe. Nice place to settle for a few hours. Low noise. Large variety of Expressos. Gave us free jalapeno peppers :)

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    The cold brew coffee here is amazing! Great prices friendly staff and a great place to study outside of school and home.

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    Legit small hidden gem. Outstanding coffee! Must stop for morning fix. Beans roasted on site. Highly recommend

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    My wife and I stopped by the First Street Sidecar location in Cedar Falls this past weekend…read more Unfortunately, this location does not appear on Yelp, so I am leaving a review for the College Hill location (which I have visited in the past). Here are our thoughts below! Food/Drink: Monster Cookie (Yum! This cookie was HUGE, soft, and delicious. Rating = 8/10). Hot Cinnamon Roll Latte (This tasted nearly identical to a warm, gooey, cinnamon roll! Be warned - it is a very sweet beverage. Rating = 7.7/10). Iced Hazelnut Latte (YES! This is basically almost as good as it gets when it comes to a latte. Absolutely scrumdidilyumptious. Rating = 9/10). Service: The service here could not have been better! Our barista's name was Brianna, and she had a phenomenal attitude. She looked excited to help us out and appears to love her job. Her passion for her job truly shined through during our time in the shop. Ambiance: As mentioned above, this review is based on our visit to the First Street location in Cedar Falls. It has a much different vibe than the College Hill location. The First Street location is not quite as "homey" as the College Hill cafe and has more of a coffee chain feel (not as much unique character that I typically enjoy with local coffee brands). The College Hill location, on the other hand, has much more personality. It is an excellent place to get some work done, read a book, or meet up with friends! All in all - we undoubtedly had a 5-star experience at Sidecar this past weekend. Excellent food and drink and some of the best service we've received in a while!

    White chocolate latte was delicious, smooth not too strong or sweet. Cinnamon roll was the gooey…read morekind in the middle, loved it. Cute shop, staff were very friendly and service was fast. I'll be back probably go through the drive through tomorrow!

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