The Cafe

The Cafe

2616 Northridge Pkwy, Ames, IA

★★★★★4.7(2,041 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“This beloved Ames gem seamlessly blends café culture with restaurant-quality cooking, where you'll find evolving seasonal menus featuring standouts like Korean Fried Chicken Chinois and house-made potato chips alongside expertly crafted specialty coffee drinks. The warm, bistro-like atmosphere with moody lighting makes it equally perfect for lingering solo with a book, meeting friends, or sharing a full breakfast with family, though arriving early or later helps you dodge the notoriously busy mid-shift rush. With nearly 4.7 stars across 2,000+ reviews, locals consistently praise the thoughtful service and beautiful space that genuinely makes visitors want to stay longer than they planned.”

What to expect

Specialty coffee, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and light food on the menu. Family friendly. Wifi.

Specialty drinksWifiSlow sitSignature drinksFull breakfastMeetingsLight foodTraditional drinksFamily friendly

Google Reviews

Deborah Losiaboi
★★★★★4 months ago

I had an amazing meal and it is easily a 5 out of 5 for me. I ordered the Korean Fried Chicken Chinois, the Café Burger, and a side of house-made potato chips, and every single item was outstanding. The Korean Fried Chicken Chinois had perfectly crispy chicken coated in a…

Angie McKinley
★★★★★3 months ago

This café is truly a gem in Ames. Every visit feels special thanks to its warm, beautiful atmosphere that makes you want to stay just a little longer. The menu is always evolving, which means there’s always something new and exciting to try. The entrées are as delicious as they…

Minespidur
★★★★★8 months ago

The fish tacos here are delicious! Staff super friendly and fast. Definitely recommend checking this place out!

Jess R
★★★★★8 months ago

We were passing through Ames and came for breakfast. Friendly service, excellent coffee, my quiche was full of flavor and the salad it came with was delicious. My family all enjoyed their food too. Will come again when we're next in the area.

Chris
★★★★★7 months ago

Go early or later, the mid shift gets really busy and a little wait time will be necessary. The ambiance was that of a nice bistro. The food was outstanding. TVhe choices this trip was Mac and cheese and the birdie torte. The mac and cheese did not have the bread crumb topping…

R B
★★★★★a year ago

The food was fantastic! The steak was cooked to absolute perfection! So tender, juicy, and a perfect medium rare. I think it was a flank or a skirt steak, but was as amazing as a filet! We also had the cannelloni, which was amazing. I don't typically do a lot of pasta, but it…

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