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.

Someone at Culver's HQ has some really good ideas! I don't recommend the skittles in concrete…read moremixer(got it at another Culver's, because they ordered the wrong thing-it wasn't good), but the skittles in the cooler is awesome. That's what I was driving through to get. But, they had the new cereal concrete mixers in a 3 pack mini "flight". If you like cereal, get this. It definitely brought me back to my childhood. They have CocoPuffs, LuckyCharms and CinnamonToastCrunch concrete mixers and all were good. I tried 'em, so you could decide or not to buy 'em. Lot parking. Friendly staff. The mini flight was just under $9. MarcyDiner'sTantrumScale 5/5- NoScreamingKids.

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.

My daughter and I ate at Blaze before jumping on the road to head home. The gal taking our order…read morewas very friendly and new to her job. I gave her my order and rather than the manager allowing her to continue, he strongly coached her in front of us when she was 100% doing the right thing. Managers do NOT need to coach an employee front of guests unless it's an urgent situation. I've been in corporate America for way too long to not know how wrong this is. Please reconsider your approach in the future. There's no need to publicly embarrass anyone.

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!

This place was great. An absolute closet of a restaurant (although they do have seating inside AND…read moreout on the sidewalk), but that's irrelevant; the food and value were exemplary. Strolled in after the lunch rush, was greeted right away, and skimmed the menu for a minute. It's pretty straightforward and delineated well, but I later found there was a discrepancy in pricing between their website and the actual in-store menu. The website menu says a burrito is $7, but in-store, it's listed as 9 bucks, if I remember correctly. I'm realizing now I should've gotten some pictures of it. Sorry, gang; next time. Since I still had some walking to do, I went with the simple corn tortilla taco to go...and got more than I expected. They HEAPED on the meat, boys and girls! A generous amount of asada on my two little tortillas, then they piled my condiments on like they were my grandma who thought I was too skinny. It was glorious; I got basically two LOADED tacos for 3 bucks. My only minor, slight, teeny-tiny disappointment was the relatively scant amount of cilantro on my almost-authentic street tacos. The lime wedge was a fantastic inclusion, and, as I enjoyed my meal by Lake Laverne, I offered that spent citrus crescent to a nearby Canadian goose. He declined my gift. I'll definitely return to Mr. Burrito someday. The food was great, the staff was friendly, and their generous helpings are amazing!

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

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.

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.

I came in here to try the new Mike's Hot Italian. It's a sub with chopped meats grilled and then…read moremelty cheese applied. Omdog. So good. I get the rosemary parm bread for every sub I get(it definitely adds Italian flavor to any sub one gets). The flavors are bursting in this sandwich. I do not get the spicy topping that comes with the sandwich. I don't tolerate spice well. Friendly staff, clean place, lot parking. Average prices. Do remember that the meat here is freshly sliced and that makes for a better, fresher tasting sandwich. This place has been busy almost all the time. Get their app and save towards free subs. CyHawkApproved.

The employees here are very friendly and welcoming. My favorite sandwich is a number eleven because…read morethe salami is SO GOOD. Yes, nine dollars is a lot for a sandwich, but the bread is freshly made and the staff is so welcoming that I don't want to go anywhere else.

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