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Ames Vinyl Grind
98/100 (301 ratings)
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"LOVE this place! It’s been grabbing my attention for awhile and just never seemed to make it in. Finally went on Sunday afternoon and was so..."
Taylor Kratch
"I very much enjoyed my hot chocolate! I would say it's the best hot chocolate in Ames! I also tried my friends latte, never having had one before,..."
Audrey Miller
"This is the place to go for a custom drink. So many flavors and the coffee is so good. All other coffee places are just not as good. Pumpkin Spice..."
Andra Castle
"This is such a treasure of a small local business! There's something delicious for every coffee and tea lover to enjoy on the menu. (My personal..."
Aspen Jean Pflanz
"Wonderful coffee! Records for sale. Great Ames music and arts hub. Local music and art for sale. Open mics. Super-friendly barristas make you feel at..."
Elizabeth Carlson
"Great open mic on Sundays, good coffee, good soda... Great place. Thank you,..."
Doug Pepe
"Rad music. Yummy lattes. Cool barista. Would recommend to a..."
Nira Nemo Nimboda
"Easily the best coffee shop in Ames. Haven't had an experience there that was anything less than..."
Ian Walsh
"Blake is the best barista in town. The best shop ever and he says it's only gonna get better...."
Lani ElleJoseph
"Local hidden gem with character. Best quality coffee, live music, great..."
Dan Burns
"Fuckin' fabulous. Blake slings a mean cup of coffee in a stylish (and busy) location. Love..."
Stephen MacMillan Moser
"This place is the best in town, always great coffee and great..."
Mandi Hoermann
"You're great thanks for waking me up every morning..."
Todd Foglesong
"Hands down the best caramel latte I have ever had!!!! Loved it so much I sent one of my employees down for one..."
Tara Boten Hannusch
"The Vinyl Cafe is a must visit in Ames. It has a ton of interesting records to flip through and look at. The owner/barista is awesome, friendly and..."
Christian Jackson
"Coolest study/chill hangout spot in ames. Nobody makes better coffee, their ingredients are top notch. I keep coming back to try all the flavors and..."
Josiah F
"Best coffee and coffee blended drinks in Story County. Why spend more for bad coffee elsewhere when you can get excellence for less here? They will..."
Marauder 36
"Great coffee and vibes. The owner is really kind and is a great barista. It is loud and sometimes busy, but is a great place to hang out and..."
Andy H
"LOVE this place!! I brought my friend here this past weekend since I've been dying to check it out, and I'm so glad we went. They're just starting to..."
Lilly Stabe
"The best part about this place is the atmosphere and the coffee. The record selection isn't expansive but throws a few surprises at you now and..."
Lily Vajgrt
"The best barista in town! Delicious drinks and the ability to create your own flavor combinations. A great place to catch up with friends on a Sunday..."
Jaden Rich
Wheatsfield Co-op
93/100 (756 ratings)
Specialty Food Market
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
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Wheelchair Accessible
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"I stopped by to listen to the music artists. My son-in-law was playing. It was a great morning for this and fun. Afterward I went inside to shop. I..."
Kathy Hein
"Great place to shop for all your needs, or just hang out at their..."
Louisa Tabatabai
"A great way to keep your money local. Plus their seating area is a great place to hang out and kill some time. Community owned, community..."
Wayne Rowcliffe
"Well worth the stop, must remember I'm from Nevada Mo and we don't have anything like..."
Monte Curtis
"Great selection and a friendly staff make this one of my favorite places to..."
Ronald J. Preul
"Visiting from the chicago area & stopped in at The Co-Op. Got some local beets & local cheese but the BEST treat was seeing artisan breads from the..."
Eldon DeWeerth
"One of the best things about Ames, Iowa! I do practically all of my grocery shopping at..."
Jill D. Pruetz
"Wheatsfield is a wonderful place; it has exceptional employees and quality..."
Scott Bellis
"Best store out there for variety and charm. Huge improvement lately have only made it better! Beautiful produce and unique shelf..."
Dezi Johnson
"I love my coop, the atmosphere is very welcoming and they have a great..."
Cheryl Anderson
"Hot bar selections were awesome today! Thanks for making dinner easy..."
Jesse-and Natalie Randall
"So excited for Pi day!! The fresh bread is amazing. Shop at the member owned..."
Elizabeth Wentzel
"Nice selection of local organic foods, very clean and inviting store. Excellent selection of fresh deli foods and a salad bar and a hot foods bar...."
Charlotte Vymetal
"We don't shop anywhere else. Love that when we go in at least 1 of the staff will greet is by our first..."
Carrie Thompson
"Love the new coffee bar! Best caramel latte I've ever..."
Darci Kester
"I just had the chicken vindaloo from the hot bar. .. With saffron rice and sauteed zucchini and summer squash. WOW. Beyond amazing. The chicken..."
Lori Whitmer
"A few weeks back my mom and I drove up to see what Wheatsfield offered in the Plus CBD oils, drops, sprays and so on. We were looking around,..."
Kathy Jarvis Kimzey
"This is a fun Hometown natural grocer! They have lots of organic produce and some interesting vegetables you can't find anywhere else. A nice bulk..."
Kyle B.
"Quite possibly the most awesome store in Ames. If they dont carry it, they can probably get it. Newly remodeled, extra friendly staff, places to lock..."
Jim Crabb
"Great selection of products and a nice atmosphere. Helpful staff. Great hot bar, salad bar, and..."
Elizabeth Wallis
"Wheatsfield is a welcoming and unique shopping experience. They have so many organic, vegan, fair trade, and just plain interesting items here. If..."
Gabby Smithman
"Shopping was quick and easy. Found what I was looking for and the checkout was fast. It was a pleasure shopping there for the Holiday..."
Stephen Martin
"Excellent selection of specialty, local and vegan food you can't find very easily elsewhere. Also natural cosmetics and cleaners. Great produce,..."
Marya Onion
"I travel the US and this is one of my favorite grocery stores. Lots of options for plant based eaters and a nice deli. Huge selection of local beers..."
Stephanie Voxland
"A nice selection of high-quality, environmentally-conscious foods and other merchandise. Not inexpensive, but a membership in the co-op gives you a..."
Todd Hageman
The Cafe
91/100 (2675 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Cafe
American
Gluten Free Options
American
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Breakfast
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Tacos
Veggie Burger
Pancakes
Shrimp and Grits
Cakes
Tortillas
Pesto
Toasts
Pasta
Fish
Salad
Pork
Tiramisu
Mac and cheese
Omelette
Risotto
Cheesecakes
Tuna
Carrot Cake
Salmon
Crème Brulée
Sandwiches
Creme Brulee
Burger
Hanger steak
Hamburgers
Ceviche
Cheesecake
Quiche
Tapas
Shrimp
Fish Taco
Café
Café
American
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
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"One of the best burgers my husband has eaten and one of the best veggie burgers I’ve eaten. No on to Carrot Cake..."
Georgia A. Weaver
"Incredibly delicious �. Best deserts ever! Brunch is to die for. #bananafosterfrenchtoast. Highly recommend the espresso with the sugar added in..."
Pat Jackson
"The Cafe is always good, and always fresh both in cooking and ideas. That's really rare, to keep up quality and creativity. My daughter and I had the..."
Andrew Edlin
"We like it! The Caipirinhas are the best in town if you like those. Mac & Cheese is my favorite of course - they even cater to my crazy requests like..."
Tami Hicks
"The food is fantastic. If you want a huge complex menu this place is not for you. Simple menu,fresh local ingredients,friendly people. If you try..."
Todd Finch
"Yummy unusual dining experience. They fix food in ways you cannot imagine. Have enjoyed everything everytime. Fantastic breads and desserts as..."
Tom Peggy Healy Lott
"Two days later, and I'm still drooling over their asparagus risotto... Must find a reason to come back to..."
Monica Fuller
"My favorite restaurant ever. Only consistently delicious food and great service place. We drive 45 ish minutes just to eat..."
Amber McKenna
"I only got to go thr 3 times..it is so good.awesome The lemon blackberry cake is just so yummy.best food I have ever..."
Judy Reed
"Always love The Cafe! It's our go to in Ames. The food and service are great and the desserts are fabulous when you feel like a treat! Never a bad..."
Brenda Peitzman
"This has been my mom and my go to place when she comes to visit! There's always at least a 20 min wait but the food is worth..."
Elizabeth Ann Marshall
"The Cafe is a local favorite. The food is consistently great. I've only ever had 1 meal I didn't enjoy, over the course of 10 years of dining there,..."
Isabel Polashek
"Flavors are amazing! Cute little cafe with Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner options! Loved the cherry crisp topped French..."
A K
"Take out after a long week. The St. Louis Pizza was absolutely Devine. The perfect blend of salt, acid, sweet and texture to get the weekend..."
Benjamin Schmitt
"Always a great experience. Socially distant tables in an already intimate..."
Robert Dean
"The food was quite delicious and the mimosas went along so well with it all!! The reason for 4/5 stars is that we had to wait almost 10 minutes at..."
Kennie Reeves
"I eat a plant based diet and the forbidden rice bowl knocked it out of the park. I cheated and indulged in the cherry bread pudding and let me tell..."
Stephanie Voxland
"They are so good that I cannot wait to recommend to visit this..."
IOWA COWBOY
"I love the way The Cafe is handling pandemic food service. Carryout/curbside only. Patio tables are open to allow patrons to eat their meals there,..."
Michelle Aderhold
Dublin Bay Irish Pub & Grill
90/100 (599 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Irish
Pub
Irish
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Beef
Cheesecakes
Bread Pudding
Reuben sandwich
Lamb
Salad
Fish & chips
Fish
Salmon
Crab Cake
Cheesecake
Sandwiches
Fish & Chips
Burger
Nachos
Bangers And Mash
Shrimp
Corned Beef
Sit down
Irish
Bar
Pub
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Table Service
Accepts Visa
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts American Express
Lunch
Late Night
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Dinner
Mid-range
"Found this place on Trip Advisor. We were warmly greeted and promptly seated. It wasn’t very busy at the time. I was impressed straight away by..."
Shere Minton Johnson
"Best fish and chips in Ames! The banger boxty is delish too! Great food and wait staff is always prompt and friendly. Amazing beer selection too...."
Jennifer Stark Mortimer
"Fun atmosphere, great service, great food- Love the outdoor patio!!! Treat yourself to some Irish Nachos and a Guinness..."
Katie Rusch White
"First time we were there serve was gear and the food was delicious best crab cakes I have had . No doubt we will..."
Amy Dombrowski
"This was the second time I'd eaten here. The Irish club sandwich was wonderful, but the garlic mashed potatoes were the best. Two thumbs up and five..."
Brian Dean
"Five people in our party and everyone loved it. Service was top notch. We will be back and highly recommend..."
Victoria Roberts
"A friend suggested your pub. I would have to say it was 5 �����Star on food, drinks and service� Plus I liked the atmosphere and the..."
Janet Wallace Jergens
"Appetizers, meals and service was excellent! This is a must stop place every time we’re in..."
Jerry Rieber
"This is one of my favorite Pubs in Ames. They have good food and the latest beers on tap. The ambience and unique items including vintage bicycles..."
Jacqueline W Riekena
"Best lunch in town. Great appetizers. A good selection of draft..."
Frank Rydl
"Just a great place, with great beer and great..."
Joshua Keller
"They knocked it out of the park with the lamb stew! Shepards Pie was a big portion & delicious! Cheese balls were a great starter with leeks & green..."
Amber Relph
"Great fish and chips! Excellent beer selection. Fun entertainment on St. Patrick's..."
Dave Swenson
"Forgot to take a pix of my salad & burger last night, but both were so good! Check out Dublin Bay in..."
Anne Rehnstrom
Pizza Pit
90/100 (580 ratings)
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Pizza
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Wings
Sit down
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Cheap Eats
"I just had the most delicious deluxe combo with added green olives, that I have had since I moved to Wisconsin a few months back. To be honest it..."
Brenda Koenig
"Great service and the best pizza I've had in Ames! I also recommend the wings and..."
Kenneth YoheJr
"Some of the best pizza you will find! Moved away from Ames 10 years ago, and every time we are in town, we have to stop for the pizza and..."
Josh Kohrs
"They have a wonderful meatball sub meat is seasoned..."
Debbie Reed
"Best pizza in Ames!! Dinner for 2 is our choice everytime. Cheese bread and pizza..."
Doug Kraft
"Choose Pizza Pit over the chain options. It is delicious and perfect for getting together with friends and..."
Linda DeSchane
"Excellent pizza. And the sandwiches are delicious..."
Cyndie Lamb
"Best pie in Ames !! We absolutely loved it and will be..."
Todd Anderson
"It is a must stop for this ISU alumni when in..."
Tammy Beekley Eibey
"Awesome!! Wings and Drummies! Italian Beef and Mozzarella Chz Sandwiches!! Good Pizza..."
Scooter McGavin
"Use to live in Ames and loved Pizza Pit. One of my favorite pizzas ever. Now I just wish there was a Pizza Pit down here in..."
Ross Aronson
"Best pizza in Ames. I go when ever I am in Ames. It's just..."
Cooter Augustine
"Great place grab a quick and quality pizza dinner before doing some..."
Mark Armstrong
"Great pizza and pit sticks!! Atmosphere was awesome with music and TV's, but you could talk without yelling. We were in the bar on the main level,..."
Kris Thomas
"Excellent! Never had a bad experience at Pizza Pit. If you are looking for a consistent product, plus great delivery and service, you cant go wrong..."
Jim Crabb
"It was great and had some unique toppings that my son loved! Wish we still had one on Iowa..."
jennifer reed
"Pizza pit is awesome. Their pizza is excellent. A thin crust style. The amount of sauce they put on it is good, but I always ask for extra. They put..."
Ashley Senske
"Came here from Des Moines just to eat here. Amazing hot sandwiches. Outstanding cheesy bread and dipping sauce. Jalapeno poppers are awesome. A must..."
JK S
"Great pizza and cheese..."
Michael Crow
"A must have when in Ames. Delivery is always accurate, the actual establishment is old fashioned and cute, and the menu is full of perfect comfort..."
Kale
"Excellent pizza, good price, fast delivery. Never had an order that was wrong (since 1987). Consistent. Drivers are always friendly. Love this..."
Susan Knaack
Cafe Beaudelaire
89/100 (218 ratings)
Restaurants
South American
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Cafe
American
Spanish
Latin
South American
Brazilian
Bar
Pub
Cafe
Bar
Brazilian
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Hamburgers
Sit down
South American
Brazilian
Bar
Pub
Café
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"One of the best burgers and some of the best fries I have ever had. Great atmosphere and efficient..."
Ben Jennett
"Cozy place, loved it. I asked for recommendations and they served me a very tasty burger. Friendly..."
Lateef
"They have soul, and it shows in all that they do. The owner really cares, and he works there on-site. His business is his canvas, and he is has..."
Ian McKilligan
"Nice little Brazilian bar and grill across from the ISU campus. An Ames staple. A unique place to get a burger (the bauru is great) and a nice drink..."
Jesse Sass
"Delicious food, incredible service and helpful and nice staff!! Thank you very much for everything!! Both of the burgers and the chocolate raspberry..."
Fernando Guzmán
"During my time in Ames, I've always made sure to take the time to bring friends and family who are visiting to this restaurant. The food is always..."
Coley
"Great food and great environment! If the weather's nice, go for the seating outside on the sidewalk... very relaxing and there's shade from the trees..."
Melanie Worley
"Tried for the first time as a call in to-go order. It was great amd we will definitely be going back. Dropped a star because I didn't actually get..."
Alicia Weiss
Bar La Tosca
88/100 (450 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Italian
Spanish
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Spanish
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Pesto
Pasta
Calamari
Calamares
Salmon
Italian
Spanish
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Food was very fresh and delicious, I had gnocchi and my husband had the flank steak, both dishes were awesome. Don't expect fast food, these dishes..."
Kristen Wall
"My favorite! I had the Risotto Nero. It's my favorite meal I've ever had at a restaurant ever. It's been three months and I still dream about it...."
Sophie Bass
"My favorite place in Ames! Small menu tells me fresh food which my friend and I have tried almost all of the dinner menu and have never been..."
Elyse Zatloukal
"Having traveled all over Italy, Bar La Tosca creates the most authentic Italian food I have had in the United States, complete with a great wine..."
Kristen Greteman
"Love the atmosphere. First time dining there with the family. Perfect portion..."
Audrey Heaberlin
"The food, service and atmosphere is always great! What a nice option for dining..."
Michelle Hatch DeMarie
"Always have a different dish to try. Good service and the bar has some good drinks to..."
Michael Weisshaar
"Amazing lunch menu. I'm sad that I didn't try it sooner. Will definitely be back. Food was fantastic and service was..."
Ward Wester
"Food AMAZING! Service was great, staff is very knowledgeable about the food and drinks. My husband and I sat at the bar and had great conversation..."
Krystal Martin
"The Gnocchi Fritti was probably one of the best bites I have ever..."
Amanda Christensen-Waltz
"Finally got in to try it out. Awesome. DeSchutes Fresh Squeezed on tap so they were off to a great start. Had the grilled flank steak and it was..."
Tom Gartin
"Fabulous food, kind and cheerful staff. Very reasonably priced! I am from out of state but I will return every time I am in..."
Peg Woisard Farner
"Very ambient environment. Staff was friendly and efficient. Food was delicious! I had the Ricotta Gnocchi and the lemon olive oil..."
Laura Thomas
"Just finished another incredible meal at Bar La Tosca. Thank you to the chef, servers and bartender for making our experience so lovely and most..."
Lisa Ehlers
"Loved it! Great drinks. The salmon entree was so good I shared a little bit with everyone I was with. The lemon olive oil cake was the perfect..."
Krista Harvey
"Great friendly staff. This is the best mixed drink in..."
OV Oveson
"We stopped in for an impromptu lunch. Great pub like atmosphere and friendly bartender, although I thought the overhead music was a little..."
Thai B
"Bar la Tosca is a great restaurant to check out in Ames downtown. Their cocktails are wonderful, the atmosphere is relaxed, and the food is always..."
Whitney Hundertmark
"Great cocktails and pasta. Small menu but with great options. Probably the best calamari in Ames - very tender. Add to that; the atmosphere is..."
Joel Uhlmeyer
"Really great food and a beautiful environment! I definitely recommend ordering tea with your..."
Ashley G.
"Went last night with my sister and a friend. I got there first, the gentleman behind the bar immediately let me know it was happy hour and what the..."
Marla Sandve
"A bit pricey for sure, but this place is worth it. Quietly tucked on Main Street, it has great ambience, one of my favorite places for a nice Friday..."
Parnal Joshi
"This review is based on the food, drinks and my coworkers comments. The service was NOT good. It was SLOOOOOOOW 😒. Food AMAZING! Drinks STRONG &..."
damarcus ogletree
Pammel Grocery And Deli
88/100 (68 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Falafel
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Takeout
Lunch
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"They serve the best gyro! All other gyros are a disappointment after eating here! We make a point to eat here every time we..."
Lauren Brackett
"They have the best gyros of Ames. You can also find tapioca flour and sometimes a delicious Brazilian soda called "Guaraná..."
Lisi Camana
"Love this place, come here all the time with my wife and kids, best gyros and falafel around, and the burma is delish..can't wait to get some JJ's..."
Eric Garrett
"Went there with a friend for the first time today. The gyros and falafel were wonderful, next time chicken schawarma, and more falafel, of course!..."
Britta Sandberg
"I ate there for the first time. I will definitely be returning. Very good falafel. I like the international..."
Linda Church
"The lamb is perfect. The gyros are delicious. The staff are wonderful...."
Jenny Johannsen
"Small place but boy does it have a lot of stuff! Tried their grill area and the food was really good. I love the selections! I love all the frozen..."
Karuna Rani Gupta
"LOVE this place. Been going here since around 2008 and will continue to do so. Great supplier for halal foods as well as other international foods..."
Victoria Schoeneman
"I come here for the tiny restaurant in the back. The falafel, hummus, and pita are super..."
Berrett Rice
"First time there great food and experience. The owner was pleased to have new customers and made us feel welcomed. I will visit again next time we..."
Wade Brenneman
"So much to try! Great selection of foreign foods. Had the gyro salad with pita for lunch...."
John Lomen
"Pammel is a remarkable dining experience to say the least. The international market has a vast selection of interesting..."
Frank Merchant
"The food was well seasoned & evenly portioned. It is priced to go with what you've ordered. Taste is spot on with the middle east..."
Anonymous D
"While the store is well stocked with items from various regions (see their website for more), this review is specifically about the deli. It is..."
Patrick McCann