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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

Traditional drinksOutdoor seatingSlow sitLight foodMeetingsLaptop friendlySpecialty drinksFamily friendlySignature drinks

Google Reviews

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 long time to be ready (no problem I understand) Then our friends asked how do we order for food, we said oh wait, they’re gonna bring EVERYTHING family style! They brought what we thought was the “appetizer” which was 1 yogurt, 1 donut, 1 cookie, 2 nano sandwiches, and 1 mini cake cup per person. This was similar to the appetizer which was served on Easter. We were excited and enjoyed the first course. Our friends were ready for the eggs and sausages and the main course. We waited 1 hour and the host let us know that the breakfast is coming to close and thanks us for visiting. This was really disappointing. I cannot believe they charged us $164 for coffee + what I described above. I really wanted to be a regular of this place but this was disrespectful and distasteful for a place that I thought had taste and was “European-style”. Hope they take this feedback in good faith.

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.
★★★★★6 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 really enjoyed the Cesar salad and the beef lasagne. The dessert was super good as well!! We both left very full and happy. The night was filled with a lot of laughter and conversations with others. The murder mystery game was very interactive and super fun if you love solving mysteries. We will be coming back in the future and telling all of our friends/family about this place! 10/10 would recommend this place for anyone just wanting to enjoy their night with good food and great conversations. 😊

Emanoelly Machado
★★★★★6 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 addition they did special food for me dairy free. So, if you are looking for some place to have a small gathering, this is the place.

Aspen Howard
★★★★★6 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!

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