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.

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.

Decent food, was a calm day when I went in and the service was fast and quality. Ordered Oreo shake…read moreand broccoli cheddar soup. Both were great! No complaints.

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.

Went through the drive-through while I had my entire family waiting at the hospital we got our…read moredrinks and they were all incorrect. We were missing three we finally got our food got back to the hospital and every single order was incomplete wrong and we were missing items, completely disappointed in their service.

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.

I like the Torelloni with Garlic Sauce and grilled chicken…read more The taste is delicious! The staff are kind and professional. I recommend dining in. If you seek a relaxing atmosphere and chill time, you will enjoy. The noodles here are excellent and healthy for those on a conscious diet.

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!

Very small with only like 10 bar stools but the food is great! We had the 2 tacos, a quesadilla and…read morea water for $15. The barbacoa taco with the hot salsa 10/10, carnita taco was ok I'd get 2 barbacoas next time and the quesadilla with chorizo my husband said was very good on flavor. We will be back when we are in town again!

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

Yes, I know guac is extra…read more Standard Chipotle restaurant here in Ames. Of the chain burrito places in Ames, it's the best. I do, however, think there is a superior burrito place over on Lincoln Way in Campus Town, but I still love Chipotle. Clean and friendly environment with big portions. Their doors, however, are very heavy and clumsy.

I don't normally leave reviews, but our recent visit to the Chipotle in Ames deserves one--and not…read morein a good way. From start to finish, this was one of the worst fast-casual dining experiences I've had. First, the white rice was undercooked. Crunchy grains in a burrito bowl is not what anyone expects from a restaurant that supposedly prides itself on fresh, quality ingredients. To make matters worse, they had completely run out of flour tortillas. At a Mexican-style chain, that's beyond unacceptable. The portion sizes were skimpy. My wife had to specifically ask the server for more beans because the amount she was given was laughable. Paying full price for half-filled bowls isn't exactly a value. The dining area was filthy--tables left unwiped, floors sticky, and trash bins overflowing. It felt like nobody cared about keeping the place even minimally clean. Overall, this was not a great experience. Between the poorly prepared food, lack of basic ingredients, stingy portions, and unclean environment, this location really needs some serious management attention. We left disappointed and won't be in a hurry to come back. I will say that the staff was friendly.

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.

Shout out to the two people working today that were super busy with walk-in and mobile orders but…read morestill made me feel welcome. Awesome service and awesome sandwich! You rocked it!

This location likely hasn't had training yet on "Freaky Fast" as our order took over 20 minutes…read more Good was great once we got it.

NO JUST NO. I did an online order, THE most simple thing you could get and i got the complete…read moreopposite