Sweet Oaks Bakery+Bistro

Sweet Oaks Bakery+Bistro

601 1st Ave, Ames, IA

★★★★★4.9(149 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Sweet Oaks Bakery+Bistro feels like discovering a beloved secret in the heart of Ames, where the owners' genuine warmth matches the quality of their kitchen—their crispy-battered fried fish and cinnamon rolls are the kind of standouts that inspire road trips from Des Moines. The cozy, welcoming atmosphere draws regulars back for leisurely breakfasts of stacked pancakes and biscuits and gravy, plus seasonal specials like their renowned Friday Lent fish specials, all served with the kind of attentive, personable care that makes you feel like family.

What to expect

Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.

Full breakfastLight foodTraditional drinksMeetingsPastriesFamily friendlySlow sit

Google Reviews

Shelby Lambert
★★★★★a month ago

Passing through on Hwy 30, looking for a good breakfast spot. Cute little shop with friendly owners/staff. Food was GREAT - everything was fresh and delicious. Ended up taking home extra bakery goods too. Worth the detour if you have the time!

Deb K.
★★★★★4 months ago

During Lent they are doing a Friday noon fish special. They started on Ash Wednesday, so my husband and I decided to try it. It was the best fried fish I've ever had. The batter was crispy, delicate and crunchy. The fish was cooked just right and melted in my mouth. The…

R&M SOUTTER
★★★★★5 months ago

What a gem in this small iowa town. We stopped for lunch and had the pleasure of meeting the owners, hear their story and have a great lunch. Word of mouth travels and hope others will seek out this Bisto and Bakery. Atmosphere is very nice. And the food and bakery items!!! …

Chesne Wisdom
★★★★★8 months ago

This place, is tasty, beautiful and delicious. They have a great menu for lunch and breakfast. Two stacks of 3 pancakes, a side of bacon, a side of biscuits and gravy, a slice of cheesecake and two delicious vanilla lattes for $25.

Sarah Mendel
★★★★★8 months ago

The food was amazing, the atmosphere was cozy and welcoming, and the person working was friendly and accommodating. We drove in from Des Moines and it was worth the drive. They even sell plant cuttings! Highly recommend the chicken scramble, and the bread pudding was the best…

Aaron Willits
★★★★★a year ago

PLEASE stop here, you will not regret it! Marissa was our server who did an excellent job. Great personality and very attentive. The breakfast burrito and cinnamon roll are second to none. Cute country decor inside. The cook came out to check and see how our breakfast tasted. I…

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