Food was great! Staff were friendly and polite, I enjoyed the local diner vibes. I would eat here…read moreagain

Small town diner kinda place. Good food. Service was friendly but a little disorganized (not a big…read moredeal). Had to go down in the scary basement to find a restroom so not good for folks e mobility issues. But given the food was good and people friendly, I would return.

I've driven by a few time and always see a crowd. I finally had time to stop and foot a try. I…read morenever found the right entrance but that was fine as the young waiter said you could pick up a chair and crash through the glass to find your way in if you wanted. Well I wanted but entered through the stage. I sat outside in the shade and it was very comfortable and surprisingly not that noisy with traffic, much to my delight. Weather was great! I had lovely service and although I was dressed haphazardly as I only brought winter cloths in tights and a shirt I picked up at a secondhand store as, surprise, it's hitting the high 70's today ! I ordered tomato bisque and a side of French bread. I asked for balsamic oil and was met with blank stares from the young man and his trainee but he was good and quickly asked for an explanation of what it was and after my disbelief that an Italian place didn't have it, I was served a little bowl(without oil) of a balsamic reduction. Well, that was alright for me and waited for hue bread and soup while I eavesdropped and a watch the college kids walk by. The tomato bisque with bread, olive oil, a mountain of garlic and a balsamic reduction soon was served and I did not go away hungry!! Lovely place!

My friend and I came here for brunch and were not disappointed. We sat on the patio and enjoyed the…read morenice weather. I had the gnocchi which was very tasty. The sauce is creamy and rich and I savored every bite. I also had a vanilla laté which came in a fun mug that seems hand crafted. My friend enjoyed the BLT and her matcha laté as well. Our waitress was very kind and attentive. Very sweet girl who is newer and doing a fantastic job. There were so many great things on the menu and will definitely come back and try another dish. The photos on Yelp seem to be for a previous business. Unfortunately I did not snap any photos while I was there but here is a few shots of the dinner menu.

I had Lexi as my server. Wow! Whatever Wallabys is doing to train their servers... they are doing…read moreit right! She was so attentive and pleasant to work with. Although the hand dipped breaded mushrooms are gone, I'll come back for Lexi.

Yum!!! Beautiful spot to sit on roof. Definitely do that if the weather allows. The food was good…read more The service was great, kind and attentive. I do wish you had a Manhattan on the cocktail list. But all good.

One of my favorite stops in ames. Staff is kind and the vibe is very cool and relaxed…read more I've tried about every crepe on the menu and they are all great and range from classic flavors to unique combinations id never think to get in a crepe. First time getting the matcha here I usually get the lemonade it's very good but the matcha was surprisingly really good! I'm very picky about my matchas and struggle to find coffee shops that make good ones but this is probably one of the better options in Ames.

Lockwood Café in Ames, Iowa is refreshing little secret nestled in a corner neighborhood off of…read moreOntario Street. The building is a reclaimed grain and feed store originally built about 1870. It's kind of a self-serve place where you order at the counter, go pick up your own food, and bus your own table. With that said, the prices are extremely reasonable, and the food is excellent quality. The menu is a crêperie with a number of vegan offerings and no meat proteins on the menu, with the exception of eggs. I had the Fruit Parfait Sweet crêpe, my wife had the Apple Crisp crêpe, and my son had the Banana and Nutella crêpe. All three were fantastic, and the coffee was delicious! This is a super affordable little breakfast option that I would recommend to anybody who enjoys a good crêpe and a great cup of coffee.

Food is great! They have chicken gizzards! The serving sizes are large and the prices are…read morereasonable.

Such A Wonderful place to eat grill and great foods with GF and Family or friends. I won't forget…read moretheir food taste, Will love to come back again.

We finally checked out Daisy's Dog House, and it's exactly the kind of wild, fun, weirdly wonderful…read morespot we'd hoped for. My partner and I stopped in for lunch and had a great first visit. We ordered the Windy City and the Southern Belle and both were delicious. The hot dogs are big, loaded with toppings, and way more flavorful than you might expect from a casual spot. The atmosphere is fun and quirky with bright colors and playful decor. Even at lunch it felt lively, but still easy to relax and enjoy a meal. Staff was friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. For a small city like Ames (off-campus), it's refreshing to see something so different -- not your typical college town burger joint. Felt like a legit night out spot. It is the kind of place that feels unique to Ames. We already know we will be back to try more of the menu and to catch one of their drag shows sometime. Highly recommend if you love a good hot dog and a cool local vibe. Daisy's Dog House is loud, lively, and not for everyone -- but if you want to go somewhere with attitude, big flavors, and a whole lot of personality, I'd absolutely recommend giving it a try. Grab a foot-long, settle in for a show, and leave with a story.

Really good chili dogs! Can't wait to try the other items on the menu. The staff is all great too!…read moreWe want to go try their bingo night soon!

Honestly one of the best classic American places I've been to in the area. chicken sandwich was…read moresuper saucy which Ioved. I wasn't very spicy on its own but went great with hot sauce. The mulberry spritz was very refreshing as well. Service was also amazing and super kind staff

Oh boy, we waited 30 mins on a 20 minute wait time. Once sat, the server told us ticket times were…read morerunning long. Waited 30 mins for a smash burger and a Ceaser salad for my wife. Ordered the mashed potatoes (extra cost) which were Luke warm. The burger was hot. My wife couldn't eat the croutons in her salad for fear of breaking teeth. The service was as poor as the potatoes, This is our second time here and will more than likely be back. However, do better please.

Positives first: Dip trio and chips were good, drinks were…read morecold, ambiance was good as well. The real scoop: My sister and her girlfriends booked a large reservation for our group and they were not prepared at all when we showed up. Not enough tables, not enough seats, it was messy. We ordered drinks, they staggered out. Mine was wrong, came out as a mule instead of a martini, the girl corrected it. My husband and I split the dip trio and the hot chicken sandwich for dinner with tots. (The photo of the onion rings is what my dad ordered as an app) The sandwich was unbearingly messy with sauce all over the place. We ended up picking it apart and eating it with a fork. Service was all over the place and I felt bad for the main girl serving us because the girl helping her could not be more unfriendly/helpful to her. I'm about 99% I wouldn't return here because I have no reason to go back to Ames. This place has potential but my sister and her friends said service and consistency here is an issue and that's obvious big time.

Surprisingly good! I'm not from Ames, but travel for work and received mixed reviews about this…read morelocation from a coworker. So maybe my low expectations helped to elevate the experience! Great fried chicken; excellent mashed potatoes and a warm inviting atmosphere. Great after a long day!