Campus Brew

Campus Brew

2420 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA

★★★★4.4(36 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

This Ames institution has mastered the art of being a genuine student sanctuary, with a quiet, unhurried atmosphere that feels refreshing despite its proximity to campus. The coffee itself delivers exceptional value—their $5 lattes are generously poured with customizable syrup options that would typically cost extra elsewhere—while an inviting lineup of fresh pastries and light food keeps people lingering contentedly over their laptops. What really sets it apart is how intentionally welcoming it feels, earning fierce loyalty from students willing to trek through cold Iowa winters just to sit in its welcoming space.

What to expect

Specialty coffee. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu. Wifi.

Specialty drinksPastriesTraditional drinksWifiSlow sitLight foodLaptop friendlyMeetings

Google Reviews

Grace Staber
★★★★★7 months ago

Great place to go and study. I love it so much I will do the 15 minunte walk from my dorm in the cold just for the atmosphere coffee. 100% recomend if you want a nice coffee shop to study. If you need recomendations on what to try get the Strawberry Matcha.

elle doh
★★★★★8 months ago

This coffee shop is one of the rare GOOD study-friendly spots near campus. It’s clearly designed with students in mind, which is refreshing and much appreciated. The coffee is great and my order is always correct. However, reliability has been a recurring issue. The shop has…

Mary G Reschke
★★★★7 months ago

I had heard great reviews of this place but my experience was anything but great which was sad because the coffee was really good. My friend and I came in to study but left after 10 minutes. My friend took one drink of her protein shake before the barista with green hair (we…

Kyla Oelkers
★★★★★a year ago

Absolutely love coming here. Despite being next to campus, it is fairly quiet and rarely packed. They have an assortment of foods, including mini pancakes, muffins, scones, lemon bars, granola bars, fruit salads, and danishes! They also of course have coffee, teas energy drinks…

Stephen Gaul
★★★★★a year ago

Campus Brew consistently delivers amazing drinks at reasonable prices, but what truly sets it apart is the service. The staff is always friendly, welcoming, and happy to help you pick the perfect drink. Recently, I pulled an overnight study session there during their temporary…

Eleanor Martin
★★★★★a year ago

Exceptional value on the lattes. They are $5, which is already a good deal for the generous serving that you get, but you can also choose one of several different syrups and flavorings that would normally be a dollar or more extra at most coffee shops. I got the cookie butter…

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