While visiting a loved one's nursing home, I visited this wonderful shop to help out a family…read moremember. I am so glad I did because it was an oasis of kindness and smiles. I'm not a coffee drinker, yet KaffeGeita had such a good vibe. I bought a roasted iced coffee for my partner and browsed this place. It's less than a mile west of the 35 and equipped with a drive-thru option. There are lots of pastries and sandwiches, WiFi for interior seating, and super cool T-shirts. There are many nursing homes and elderly people living in Story City, and if you need a place loaded with kindness to get away for a little bit, this is the place.

Yumbo Macadamia nut latte with honey, cute decor, and good service. I also got some whole bean…read morecoffee and she offered to grind it for me, which I appreciated.

For starters, the food is phenomenal! When we got our sandwiches, we were definitely not…read moreunderwhelmed. They were huge! We did get the large version, but we weren't expecting them to be so big lol. All of the ingredients were really fresh and full of flavor. The bread was perfect, too! Even the sandwich we got for our daughter was delicious; it was simple, but sue "inhaled" it lol. We also got the BbQ chicken chili which had great flavor, but it was more like a chili flavored soup. I dipped my leftover bread in it, so it worked out lol. When we ordered, we tried to do so online, but that was a pain. So, we called in and the customer service was excellent! The guy that took our order was very nice, patient, and informative, which was very appreciated since we had just had issues with the website lol. We ordered for pickup and our food was placed nicely in the bags and nothing was spilling or overflowing onto anything else. Overall, the inside of the restaurant was great, even though we didn't dine in. It looked quite clean and was pretty relaxing. Staff were really nice in person as well. 3*17*25

It was a dark and stormy afternoon…read more... I was wandering around Ames mid-day last week with a lot of time on my hands. At Lunch time, I didn't feel like a sit down waiter restaurant, nor did I want to go into HyVee and choose a pre-wrapped Sammy. So after a little Yelp searching, the West Street Deli came up. West Street Deli is just down the street from my Ames Barber (Troy) and just as close to Mother's Pub. The street is its own little business District, and feels far away from Lincoln Way. I ordered a Cajun Tuna Melt which was unlike any sandwich of this type that I had experienced. It was well prepared and was flavorful in many ways, including a little kick at the end. A beer would have gone well with this, but I stayed with water, while comfortably seated by a window within their dining room. A very pleasant experience and a for sure future visit.

TLDR: classic sandwich shop…read more Fresh cut meats and cheeses make for excellent sandwiches at a wonderful value. I've been going here for decades and it's like putting on your favorite sweatshirt. If I worked in the area this would definitely be a lunch time staple!

The only time I don't like this place is when it's busy. I visit almost every time I am in Ames…read more Sandwiches are hand made to order, one by one, by the owner a guy who obviously appreciates the art of a good sandwich. Getting stuck in line behind a guy placing an order for the office is going to put a dent in your day. That said, my roasted turkey sandwich on rye was delish! Sweet and juicy turkey breast, sliced and piled high with my choice of cheese and fixings. Paired with a bag of chips and a "pop" from the soda fountain, it was a perfect lunch. Show up after 1:00 and you might find a shorter line. Just don't get stuck behind "that guy".

I stole some of my colleagues food it was so delectable…read more Service with a smiley face and the day was perfect for the patio dining. Great experience all around!!

Barbecue for breakfast is a beautiful idea. Smoke, fat, biscuits, gravy, the kind of meal that…read moregives you a reason to put on pants and leave the house on a Saturday. I'd spent spring, summer, and most of fall trying to catch Whatcha Smokin' at the Des Moines Farmers Market. When I showed up, they didn't. When they showed up, I couldn't. Months of missed connections, all building toward the final market of the season. Today, finally, there they were. I ordered the Briscuits and Gravy. Brisket meets biscuits and gravy. With Halloween around the corner, I was ready to applaud this particular experiment in reanimation. Some things deserve to be brought together in a laboratory. Then I took a bite. The biscuits were cold and hard, apparently awaiting identification at the county morgue. The brisket was dry enough to suggest whatever had killed it had happened some time ago. And the gravy was sweet, thick, pasty, and had the texture of something you'd use to hang wallpaper in a funeral home. I kept eating, looking for the bite that would explain the line, the anticipation, the months I'd spent wanting this. A little smoke. A tender piece of beef. Any sign of life. Nothing. There's a particular sadness in a bad meal you've looked forward to. You've already imagined how good it's going to be. Then you're standing there in the October air, holding a plate of evidence that you were wrong. Mary Shelley gave her monster a chance. Mine cost $14 and came with gravy. Scary.

Great little gem of a place hidden in this town on Main Street. I'm very thankful I found them on…read morehere rather than go to a chain and pay as much or more. They are not open very long and there was a solid stream of people coming in to pick up food. The place is in an old building so seating is very limited. More importantly the food is excellent and they give large portions. Hopefully I will pass through this area again at lunchtime.

My wife and I stopped in for lunch. I had the hot beef…read morespecial! It was fantastic! My wife had the club sandwich, she was blown away by the quality and the size of the sandwich I would highly recommend this place for lunch!

Stopped in between basketball games. So glad we did. Walked in and was greeted by cheerful and…read moreknowledgeable staff. They walked us through the small but exciting menu. We didn't get pictures of our food but had ham sandwhich which was toasted, bowl of chicken noodle soup, Asian cranberry salad and shrimp curry soup. It was amazing!!! The building and decor was charming and well curated. Every detail had been thought out and purposeful.

Great breakfast and sweet service in charming atmosphere at very reasonable prices. We had the…read morebreakfast tacos and fried egg on English muffin with sausage gravy. Totally yummy. Well worth the short detour from I-35.

This is the best sandwich shop I have ever found! Everything is so incredibly fresh and prepared…read moreas you order. The sweet nutty flavor of the wheat roll is a memory I can't escape. The creamy mayo next to the vinegary dressing on the just sliced provolone, oh my! I haven't been to Marshalltown in over 14 years, but this is still the sandwich against which I judge all other sandwiches. I am so glad to see this place is still open and making others happy and full! Maybe I'll make it back to Iowa again one day, if I do I'll be stopping in for my favorite #14, it's the best!!!!

Awesome sandwiches made in front of you to order. Serving size is great value and they have lots of…read moreoptions.

When in Ames, I can not miss an opportunity to visit the Dutch Oven Bakery near the railroad…read morecrossing on Duff. Wandering Boone this week, we found another Dutch oven bakery and found it equally awesome. Great selection of bakery items and pastries, outstanding customer service, and some tables to enjoy your choices. Kindness in abundance.

They have very a delicious coffee & lunch. You can order almost any latte, espresso, or coffee…read moredrink made fresh to order! In my opinion, the bakery sweets are so overly sweet they almost take your breath away. They run some great deals on soup & sandwich lunch specials so that's worth checking out!

I love the small town atmosphere of places like this old-time classic soda fountain shop. The…read moreserver was very nice, and attended to us quickly. The ice cream and pies on offer looked tantalizing, but we came in for dinner first. We ordered 2 hot sandwiches and swapped halves so we could enjoy sampling more on our first visit. We tried the Italian Stallion and the Great Dane sandwiches, both on sourdough, with fries on the side. We loved both sandwiches, but thought the Great Dane was better. The American Fries are actually roasted, seasoned new potatoes (not fried potatoes), but they were delicious! For dessert I had to go with the classic banana split because they are hard to come by. Amazing! I highly recommend this place if you are in the area!

Kicking off my vacation series of reviews in Iowa, I wasnt sure what to expect from The Classic but…read morewhen Dad says he wants a tenderloin sandwich you just gotta follow along. The Classic is just that, a beloved local spot in downtown Brooklyn where the friendly service and delicious food made for a truly memorable dining experience! The staff made us feel right at home from the warm greeting at the door to the server's helpful recommendations. The menu offered plenty of options, including daily specials. My tacos were delicious and bursting with flavor. Whether you live nearby or just passing through - i would definitely recommend making a stop here.

We had been driving all day and stopped here for a sub at 8:30, they were closing up the sub shop…read morebut sooooo happy to help us! A big thanks to Michael who gave us great service and was literally a sandwich artist!!!! Thank you for the service and the great food! Hands down wins over subway any day! Kristine Luke and Luca Duluth, MN

Located just west of Highway 35, this store is a full-service, no-frills venue. It offers the usual…read moresnacks and offerings, plus its signature pizza. Gas prices are competitive with their Quik Star neighbors on the other side of the 35.