Clouds

119 Stanton Ave, Ames, IA

★★★★★3.8(166 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“Clouds in Ames has won over locals with genuinely fresh coffee and an owner who creates a welcoming, event-driven atmosphere that keeps people coming back—whether it's for a casual study session, a themed dinner, or a special celebration. The space strikes that rare balance of being both a serious coffee destination and a fun gathering spot where the team clearly takes pride in the details, from crafting quality drinks to hosting everything from murder mystery nights to wedding receptions.”

What to expect

Specialty coffee, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Light food on the menu. Family friendly.

Traditional drinksOutdoor seatingSlow sitLight foodMeetingsLaptop friendlySpecialty drinksFamily friendlySignature drinks

Google Reviews

Rosie Bujard

★★★★★2 months ago

Had high hopes for this place. However, it was filthy with crumbs and dust everywhere. The carpets, chairs, and tables were stained and the whole place smelled really off. The displays were literally falling apart. It looked like sort of like a gas station with random stuff…

Farshad Niayeshpour

★★★★★3 months ago

We went to Clouds in Ames for Easter and the food and service was AMAZING. It became one of our favorites. Then today we decided to invite friends and take the kids for breakfast which was “Frozen themed”. We got there and had our drinks order taken. The drinks took unusually…

Taylor Rezkalla

★★★★★6 months ago

Harry Potter themed dinner with subpar decorations. The most hilarious thing was that this bran muffin with whipped cream was presented to us as a sticky toffee trifle pudding. Luckily I had a fun friend at the event but overall would not recommend going to their themed events!

Adisa S.

★★★★★8 months ago

I attended the murder mystery dinner with my Fiancé and we had such a blast. We ordered coffee, which tasted amazing and fresh. The customer service was outstanding. The owner gave us drinks on the house because we waited over half an hour for our coffee. The food was amazing, I…

Emanoelly Machado

★★★★★8 months ago

My husband and I got our marriage gathering at Clouds with around 20 guests and we love it. The owner is very friendly and kind. The place has a very beautiful of the campus and the city. The food was delicious, fresh, and the top was the desserts which were not very sweet. In…

Aspen Howard

★★★★★8 months ago

I love this place! Not only are the drinks and food delicious, but it’s the perfect atmosphere for studying. Clouds truly takes care of its customers, offering fun events and student giveaways. Yann and his employees are so welcoming. I can’t recommend enough!