Cafe Diem

Cafe Diem

229 Main St, Ames, IA

★★★★★4.6(644 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“Cafe Diem strikes that perfect balance between a focused specialty coffee destination and a legitimate lunch spot, earning consistent praise for creative seasonal drinks like their iced strawberry cold foam matcha latte and bourbon caramel cold brew alongside solid sandwiches and breakfast offerings. Whether you're stopping by for a quick morning bite, settling in to work for a couple hours, or meeting a friend, the friendly service and thoughtfully executed food and drinks make it feel like a neighborhood favorite rather than just another coffee shop.”

What to expect

Cold brew standout, with creative signature drinks. Quick-grab spot. Full breakfast and light food on the menu.

Quick grabSignature drinksCold brewFull breakfastLight foodTraditional drinksSpecialty drinks

Google Reviews

Amanda Strutz
★★★★★3 months ago

Latte was on point! Friendly staff and the decor was so unique, we really loved the ideas. Small and quaint with lots of seating! They utilize the space they have very well.

Sydney Kennedy
★★★★★5 months ago

I visited here a month ago, and had lunch and a coffee. I had the chicken panini it was good. My coffee I felt was bitter but it could have been the flavor of the month I got, but I wanted to try something new so that was on me. They had free wi-fi, nice bathrooms, and the…

Molly B
★★★★★a year ago

Today, I had the best drink I have ever had, and it was at Cafe Diem. I indulged in the iced strawberry cold foam matcha latte. It was perfect. Cafe Diem is a great place to study or catch up with a friend. It is so cozy and the baristas are very friendly. I also had the…

Dan Evans
★★★★★a year ago

Turned out to be a solid experience as I needed to find a place for about 90 minutes between meetings in downtown Ames on a Friday. Great customer service, tasty lunch (chicken salad sandwich), good WiFi, and quiet safe setting.

Melinda
★★★★★a year ago

Came here for a quick breakfast and really loved everything! We both got breakfast sandwiches and coffee. I got the seasonal Bourbon Caramel Cold Brew with Coconut Foam. Both the food and drinks came out quickly. The sandwiches were super tasty and filling. The ingredients…

Joseph Brown
★★★★★2 years ago

Delectable dishes! Rueben sandwich and the Black Bean burger were great. Very flavorful and the chips were good. Baby carrots are straight from the store but that’s the expectation and it is nice to have that option. I’ll come back.

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