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Chocolaterie Stam
Chocolate shop
👍👍 Best chocolate on the planet! They also serve coffee. There is comfortable seating at a table or couches.
So many choices! I make this a destination when I am in Ames.
4.90 (321 reviews)
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Morning Bell Coffee Roasters
Coffee shop
👍👍 This coffee roaster is a live saver! Reliable, accommodating, and the crew is full of individuals who are beyond amazing. Real people, real coffee, ya dig? ;)
4.80 (300 reviews)
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Vinyl Cafe
Coffee shop
👍👍 Fun, friendly, full of life!
I'm coming here after a long time and the shop owner gives the same cordial behavior.
Also come here if you're into vinyl records.
$ $$$
4.80 (243 reviews)
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The Cafe
Cafe
Smart yet unpretentious cafe featuring eclectic farm-to-table fare & a boutique bar.
$$ $$
4.70 (1.7K reviews)
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Van Hemert's Dutch Oven Bakery - Ames, IA
Bakery
🫤 Went in for lunch today and they had already stopped serving sandwiches, even though they are open until 5:30. Thought that was very odd. Second time this has happened to me so make sure you call before you go. The decorated cookie we bought also looked pretty sloppy compared to the ones in Boone. I...
$ $$$
4.70 (345 reviews)
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Cabin Coffee Co.
Coffee shop
Small chain providing house-roasted coffees & espresso along with bagels, pastries & sandwiches.
$$ $$
4.70 (287 reviews)
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Provisions Lot F
American restaurant
Stylish American spot serving breakfast & coffee to dinner with cocktails in shakers & craft beer.
$$ $$
4.60 (1.4K reviews)
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Burgie's Coffee | South Ames
Cafe
👍👍 Stopped here on the commute back from work. The staff was friendly and explained how they weigh out their ingredients. The interior design was very chic. The Cortado and Lavender Oat Milk Latté I ordered were... PHENOMENAL!!! Probably the best Cortado I've had in some time. The crema on it was absol...
$$ $$
4.60 (583 reviews)
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Mother's Pub and Coffee
Coffee shop
Neighborhood hangout with live music by local & regional bands, drink specials & TVs showing sports.
$ $$$
4.50 (240 reviews)
10
Starbucks
Coffee shop
Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.
$$ $$
4.50 (115 reviews)
11
Scooter's Coffee
Coffee shop
Drive-thru chain serving espresso & other coffee drinks, plus a variety of smoothies & pastries.
4.50 (51 reviews)
12
Stomping Grounds Cafe
Restaurant
Laid-back coffeehouse open late & featuring espresso, crepes & light cafe fare, plus patio seating.
$$ $$
4.40 (627 reviews)
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Cafe Milo
Coffee shop
Chic coffee shop offering artisanal coffee & tea, along with Wi-Fi & light daytime eats.
$$ $$
4.40 (321 reviews)
14
Scooter's Coffee
Coffee shop
Drive-thru chain serving espresso & other coffee drinks, plus a variety of smoothies & pastries.
4.40 (243 reviews)
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Daytime Diner
Brunch restaurant
👍👍 I LOVE Daytime! I’ve been coming here for the past few months and I can truly say that this is among the best brunch spots in Ames, and arguably in Central Iowa. The atmosphere is amazing. The staff is incredible and focused on making every experience memorable. Staff there like Emily truly go the e...
4.40 (129 reviews)
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Burgie's Coffee | North Ames
Coffee shop
👍 The food is delicious, I've tried their pesto egg and their breakfast burrito so far and both have been excellent. Coffee is great too.
However I was almost driven insane from the number of times I heard Olivia Rodrigo's "good 4 you" song play while I was working from the coffee shop.
If they improv...
$ $$$
4.40 (122 reviews)
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Starbucks
Coffee shop
Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.
$$ $$
4.30 (278 reviews)
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Starbucks
Coffee shop
Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.
$$ $$
4.20 (72 reviews)
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Panera Bread
Cafe
Counter-serve bakery/cafe chain serving sandwiches, salads & more, known for its bread & free WiFi.
$$ $$
4.10 (819 reviews)
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Starbucks
Coffee shop
Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.
$$ $$
4.10 (125 reviews)