Vinyl Cafe
303 Kellogg Ave, Ames, IA
Crema's Take
“This beloved Ames spot combines serious espresso craftsmanship with a genuinely welcoming vibe where families, students, and coffee enthusiasts all feel equally at home. The owner's infectious warmth and deep knowledge shine through every interaction, whether you're ordering a meticulously-pulled shot or exploring one of their creative specialty drinks that go perfectly with the vinyl-themed atmosphere. It's the rare café where you leave having made a real connection, not just grabbed a coffee.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. Slow-sit spot. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
Vinyl Cafe is a true gem..great coffee and a warm, welcoming vibe. The owner, Blake, is incredibly kind. I asked for less caramel, and he said he’d remake it if I didn’t like it, which really shows how much he cares. I stopped in on a rainy day and ended up enjoying a nice chat…
This place is great!!! the owner is always very nice to my son! My son loves this place! And he doesn’t even drink coffee or really listen to records. I do both of those things and the coffee and records are great! I’ve bought some really interesting records here. My personal…
Can’t beat a place that is friendly and inviting to the whole family! Nice quaint shop, friendly owner/barista and even a great atmosphere to work or study. Loved the specialty drink menu (on theme, of course), great music (also on brand), and connecting with people who care…
Was visiting Ames today with my kids. We stopped by for our first time to get a treat. The owner was there working and was AMAZING. My kids were talking about their Italian sodas the rest of the day. My coffee was really good too. Great vibes, great coffee, great prices. Next…
It’s the best coffee in town, trust me i’ve tried all of them. The owner was very nice and the prices are good. Coffee taste is strong unlike other shops in ames where they’re coffee is almost watery. Everything you could want for a coffee.
We visited for the first time 1/17/26 and let me tell you, from the moment we walked in until the time we left it was incredible! We realized right away that this was exactly what we needed! Great service, personable, treated as friends, knew his customers and their orders. We…
Crema Reviews
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