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+39 Restaurant, Market & Cantina
2640 Stange Rd
Ames , IA 50010
515.292.0039
+39 authentic Italian restaurant with an European style Market, spacious patio, and vast Cantina with over 150 Italian wine labels. Call +39 for reservations or delivery.
Ali Cakes
300 Main St.
Ames, IA 50010
515.233.2222
Quintessential little corner bakery in the heart of the Ames Cultural District. Delightful treats for every day.
Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market
300-400 Blocks of Main Street
Ames, IA 50010
515.232.2310
The Ames Main Street Farmers' Market brings local food and fun to the heart of Ames. Discover something new every Saturday, May through October.
Arcadia Café
116 Welch Ave
Ames, IA 50014
515.337.1007
Specialty coffees, fine pastries, desserts all brewed and baked fresh daily.
B Fabulous BBQ & Catering
600 Linn St
Slater, IA 50244
515.597.8256
Full-service caterer and restaurant providing fabulous food and service! We offer a wide array of menu items, more than just BBQ! Enjoy our food truck on the ISU campus Monday-Friday 11am-1:30 pm!
Bar La Tosca
400 Main St
Ames , IA 50010
515.232.8484
Bar La Tosca features a mix of Mediterranean and Italian cuisine using locally sourced Iowa ingredients.
Burgie’s Coffee and Tea Company
110 Airport Rd
Ames, IA 50010
515.233.9004
Serving delicious European coffee and espresso. Burgie's personally roasts their coffee beans to guarantee premium coffee. Also offers soups, salads, sandwiches and wraps. Drop off catering available.
Cafe Beaudelaire
2504 Lincoln Way
Ames, IA 50010
515-292-7429
A locally owned restaurant that features Brazilian fusion cuisine, a full bar and a unique atmosphere in the heart of Campustown.
Chocolaterie Stam
230 Main St
Ames, IA 50010
515.232.0656
Walk in and be tempted by over 40 varieties of European chocolate bonbons, gelato, native Iowa wines, cookies and more. Enjoy the atmosphere of this unique chocolate and full-service coffee shop.
Cookies, etc
2801 Grand Ave
North Grand Mall
Ames, IA 50010
515.663.2211
"Best Cookie in the Midwest," Midwest Living Magazine. Baking 1/4 lb cookies all day that are made from the owner's family recipes. Delivery to ISU and Ames, and we ship for you coast to coast!
Dairy Queen
316 Lincoln Way
Ames, IA 50010
515.232.5715
Soft serve, Blizzards, burgers, shakes, malts, sundaes, MooLattes, chicken strips, basket deals, Orange Julius originals and smoothies, DQ Cakes and more!! Hours: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. daily!
Dairy Queen
3300 N Grand Ave
Ames, IA 50010
515.663.0819
Soft serve, Blizzards, burgers, shakes, malts, sundaes, MooLattes, chicken strips, basket deals, Orange Julius originals and smoothies, DQ Cakes and more!! Hours: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. daily!
Dairy Queen
2108 Isaac Newton Dr
I-35/Hwy 30, Dayton Ave Exit
Ames, IA 50010
515.233.5550
Soft serve, Blizzards, burgers, shakes, malts, sundaes, MooLattes, chicken strips, basket deals, Orange Julius originals and smoothies, DQ Cakes and more!! Hours: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. daily!
Depot Deli & Cookies, etc.
526 Main St
Ames, IA 50010
515.233.4447
A fast-casual, made from scratch dining experience in the historic former train depot on Main Street. The food is made using friends and family recipes.
Dublin Bay Irish Pub and Grill
320 S 16th St
Ames , IA 50010
515.956.3580
Wonderfully unique menu. Full-service pub with 16 beers on tap and Irish hospitality. There are no strangers here, just friends whom you haven’t met yet!
Dutch Oven Bakery
219 Duff Ave
Ames, IA 50010
515.232.9244
Family-owned and operated scratch bakery features cakes for all occasions, fresh rolls, pastries, Dutch letters, soups, sandwiches and lattes. Catering available for 10 to 60 people.
Fighting Burrito
117 Welch Ave
Ames, IA 50014
515.292.2222
Gourmet burritos with homemade salsas, slow-cooked meats, and giant crispy treats. Modest prices and exceptional service.
Fuji Japanese Steakhouse
1614 S Kellogg Ave
Ames, IA 50010
515.232.8383
Enjoy delicious Japanese food cooked before your eyes "hibachi-style," or enjoy a variety of fresh selections from our sushi bar.
Gatherings by Farmhouse Catering
1024 6th St
Nevada, IA 50201
515.230.2717
Gatherings by Farmhouse Catering is a beautiful, private event venue located in historic downtown Nevada. On and off-site catering and bar services available.
Insomnia Cookies
217 Welch Ave
Ames , IA 50014
877-632-6654
Insomnia Cookies serves fresh, oven baked cookies in an assortment of flavors and offers delivery until 3 a.m.
Iowa State University Memorial Union
2229 Lincoln Way
Ames, IA 50011
515.296.6848
Located in the heart of Iowa State, The Memorial Union houses the University Book Store, food, convenience store, art studio, bowling, entertainment, parking ramp and event/meeting facilities.
ISU Catering
1215 Friley Hall
Ames, IA 50011
515.294.2103
From breakfasts and breaks to boxed lunches and plated dinners, ISU Catering’s staff and culinary team are here to serve you.
Kona Ice of Ames & Ankeny
Ames, IA 50010
515.257.6531
Kona Ice is a Hawaiian Shaved Ice mobile food truck that takes the fun to you! Join the experience and have Kona Ice at your next event.
Little Woods Herbs & Teas
136 Main St
Ames, IA 50010
515.233.38338
Artisan tea & spice blender with herbalist roots. Enjoy a brewed cup or stock up on loose leaf teas, wellness blends, culinary spices, medicinal herbs, apothecary supplies and more.
Mucky Duck Pub/Ames British Foods
3100 S Duff Ave
Ames, IA 50010
515.598.5127
The Mucky Duck Pub offers a family-friendly, British-pub-style dining and drinking environment and is the home of Ames British Foods.
Open Flame Steak & Lounge
225 Main St
Gilbert, IA 50105
515.232.9745
Join us for the best beef in Iowa. Grill your own or have us. Indoor and outdoor dining, catering available. Accommodations for large groups.
Perkins
325 S Duff Ave
Ames, IA 50010
515.233.3648
Pizza, hot sandwiches, chicken wings, appetizers, cold pop. Catering to over a hundred groups each year, on and off-site.
Red Lobster
1100 Buckeye Ave
Ames, IA 50010
515.232.2922
We have fresh oysters, eight different species of fresh fish brought in three times a week, and the choice for everything seafood!
Vesuvius Wood-Fired Pizza
1620 S Kellogg Ave
Ames, IA 50010
515.233.7183
Inspired by traditional Neapolitan pizza craftsmanship and methods, Vesuvius produces a pizza that is unlike any other, both traditional and contemporary, appealing and gratifying in every way!
Wheatsfield Cooperative
413 Northwestern Ave
Ames, IA 50010
515.232.4094
Full-service natural foods grocery store featuring produce, grocery, bulk, wine and beer, wellness, cheeses, meats, a deli and bakery, and more. Over 100 local producers featured. Everyone can shop!