Super fun cafe with a European vibe. Came here with a private party and we had a blast. I…read moredefinitely would recommend a pomegranate lemonade. The meal started with greek salad and was delicious. Our main course was a chicken parm risotto. I loved it but others found it very heavy. Our servers were attentive but not overbearing. Would definitely recommend!

went to their murder mystery dinner! while the plot was suuuper simple/obvious, the atmosphere was…read moredone really well, with the attendees getting options to mingle as part of it. The group I went with was also delightful. Food good.

Grand opening for the new breakfast cafe! Unique cafe with antique furniture and decor made by…read morelocal artists for sale. I grabbed some hot chocolate and a pastry to go but I definitely want to stop by and dine in to check out the menu and food offerings!

The restaurant has a cool vibe but the tables are spaced very oddly and the food is in very small…read moreportions

Ordered a breakfast crepe and it was FABulous! We shared it and had enough but were a bit turned…read moreoff by the clerk telling us we couldn't bring in our coffee cups from a neighboring business. Their menu online didn't mention cappuccinos or we would have gotten our coffees there. Maybe add that and you wouldn't lose that business (and you wouldn't p**s off your patrons when you tell them they have to eat outside because of it.) It's your business and you have that right but the way it was delivered we felt like we were lepers and not welcome.

Our stop at tata yaya was a few years ago now, but it was such a wonderful experience. It was local…read moreto the area and surrounded by other local stores in a little business corridor. The crepe I had was delicious; they had a lot of sweet and savory options. We sat by the window, and everyone working there was kind and helpful. We aren't in Iowa often, but I'd love to stop by again if we find ourselves driving through.

Loved this little coffee shop in the Loo. Great addition to the city. Coffee, tea, and frappe's…read moretasted great. Fast and friendly service with a nice country vibe in the sit down area. Decent pricing as well.

Cute, kitschy coffee shop on the edge of a nice residential neighborhood. Large coffee menu…read more Different seating options. Service can be a little slow sometimes but not enough to deter a visit. Not open on Sundays.

Really wanted to let this place because it's in a cool spot in town, but the food left me…read moredisappointed. I had a trashmore for lunch, which I loved that they offered breakfast food all day. Unfortunately, when it came out, I thought it was way too greasy to be served. It was almost as if the hashbrowns hadn't had time to drain from the oil. If you're hung over, it might be a quick fix back to life but for somebody just trying to grab a meal it was a little disappointing. The chocolate chip cookie at the checkout counter was dank though.

While visiting friends, we stopped here for coffee. The staff were friendly and attentive. The…read moreplace was clean and offers a comfortable atmosphere. We ordered the orange blossom, iced Bohemian, a nitro, and dirty chai latte. Everything was very good.

If you seek outstanding bakery goods, this is the place. Great spot to stop in and get a drink (hot…read moreor cold) and indulge yourself in bakery gems. Service is spot on and timely. Great ambiance to meet a friend and catch up. Their bakery platters for Christmas are unparalleled. Have used Main Street Cafe & Bakery for several years for client Christmas gifts and have received raved reviews. Treat yourself and a friend and see what you've been missing.

Used the kiosk to order but you can order at the counter. Ask a server for hot drink cups unless…read moreyou have a specialty drink. Water glasses near soda machine. Food came out very quickly and very hot. The dishes can be customized and the breakfast burritos come with a fresh fruit and berry cup. Both the breakfast sandwich and the burrito were very filling and large. The bagel was a little dry but they have a condiments table where butter, syrup, jelly, and peanut butter are in individual single serve containers so you can make your sandwich as you like (I added butter to my bagel sandwich). Has street parking but shares it with other nearby shops. For the winter season there is an outdoor, covered patio pop-up.

Went for breakfast, we go to breakfast a lot. Server-…read moretaller reddish hair -wish we got her name-was unbelievably not friendly, no one ever asked to fill coffee, we had to ask for coffee twice. She didn't deserve the tip we did leave which was adjusted. On to the food. Bacon was so hard it was hard to bite. Like a stick. Scrambled eggs cold. Hash brown had a lot of seasoning on them. Not just salt and pepper, spicy, garlic powder. Wash to spicy for breakfast. Omelet was ok, at least it was hot. Plus waiting 25 min when just a few others in there. Just really the worst service and food we have ever had.

This place is terribly slow and I'm thinking that it must be very difficult to make two eggs sunny…read moreside up and hashbrowns at a breakfast place. It's unfortunate as there are dirty tables and four waitstaff. Someone is putting up with this, but I won't ever again. Thirty, Thirty-five minutes and on to forty.

Darling little place in a darling little town. Super chill and friendly. My aunt and I each got the…read moreReuben and they were AMAZING. Mama had the grilled cheese, which was melty and gooey and perfect. We all got the coleslaw as a side. The portion is smallish, but the slaw is fresh and crisp and features dried cranberries, maybe? Really nice. I'd like to order more next time, if I can. My husband's steak sandwich was... small, too salty, and kind of "meh" - but he did eat it all! Adorable décor, super friendly service. Price is right too. Despite a miss on one sandwich, I still recommend this place.

This meal did not work out for me. My salad dressing and my coffee both had a lot of sugar. I was…read moresupposed to somehow know that the mocha would be from a packet. Like Swiss Miss? The restaurant owner let me know that I have pretty much have been her only problem customer to date. Apparently I should have requested the carrot soup? I wish the waitress would have let me know that was a house specialty.

Great cafe joint with a trendy atmosphere. I had a chocolate croissant with cold brew. I'd like to…read moretry their lunch items next time as those looked delish. Check them out if you are in the mood for cafe style food or drinks. The pita bread looks good but did not try it. The service was good.

I got the original falafel salad bowl with sundried tomato spread. The overall taste of the bowl…read morewas bland and very underwhelming... needed more flavor and salt in the dressing. There was very little of the sundried tomato spread (which cost extra). I also found it odd that they charged more for the bowl over the wrap, and I thought it was overpriced for what I got. Not many tables inside for dining in. Also, the menu posted on the website did not have current prices, which are now higher.

The best!! 10/10 recommend every time you are in Ames! The Cafe Beirut and the Brazilian fries is…read moremy go too!

We stopped here for lunch when in Ames for a concert. It came recommended by a coworker and our…read morewhole group enjoyed our experience. Amongst our group we ordered the Long Island ice tea, nerds flavored Long Island ice tea, bloody marry and some martinis. We also ordered lunch and everyone seemed really pleased with their food. They were super busy but did a great job accommodating our group of 8. Glad we popped in during our time in Ames.