Cafe Diem
Review of Cafe Diem
Cafe Diem: A Cozy Cafe in the Heart of Ames
Cafe Diem is a cozy cafe located in the heart of Ames that offers a variety of coffee, tea, smoothies, and food options. The cafe is open seven days a week, with extended hours until 8:00 pm on weekdays and weekends.
The cafe's interior is warm and welcoming, with ample seating options available for individuals or groups. The cafe also offers free Wi-Fi, making it a great spot for students or remote workers to get some work done.
Customers rave about the cafe's drinks, with many praising the smoothies and coffee options. However, some customers have noted that the coffee can be hit or miss, with some finding it too bitter or dark. The food options at Cafe Diem are also highly praised, with many customers recommending the black bean burger and chicken salad sandwich.
The staff at Cafe Diem are friendly and accommodating, with many customers noting the excellent service they received during their visit. However, some customers have noted that the atmosphere can be loud when the cafe is busy, making it difficult to have a conversation or study.
Overall, Cafe Diem is a great spot for coffee, food, and a cozy atmosphere in the heart of Ames.
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Erin Krei
I greatly enjoy their hot and cold drinks. The iced coffee tastes deliciously strong, and there is cream or milk you can add to your taste. The caramel latte is sweet but not uncomfortably so. The chai latte is just delicious. They have great breakfast sandwiches and slices of some of my favorite cheesecake in town. There are plenty of great choices here.
Paula B
Great place to study or just relax. Enjoyed a huge cinnamon roll made fresh this morning. Outlets and USB ports available at some tables, which is awesome as my phone was low on battery. Took off a star because I had the dark roast coffee of the day; good flavor, but it wasn't as strong as I prefer my coffee.
A. E. Jump
Lattes, mochas, and coffee all done nicely here. Chai is too sweet and not peppery enough (like most places); would love for a cafe somewhere to change that! Food looks good but I’ve never tried it. Atmosphere is casual but feels a bit upscale. Nice date place or study place or meeting place, but pretty cramped if you’re towing kids with you (as I do). Five stars for consistently yum lattes and pleasant service.
Marlee Baldridge
Coffee is okay, pastries are also fine, nothing to write home about. The vibe is very "local bible study" and all the students are there doing group projects on the weekends when school is in session. Not a good or a bad thing, just what it is, every college town has one!
Faisal Hafeez
Excellent and patient staff who are great with conversations and small talk. Also good coffee and atmosphere. There's power outlets on some of the tables but during finals week for college students it can get pretty competitive to find one.
Y Verhoeven
Super friendly people and one of the reasons I finished my PhD. YAY for their wonderful coffee and food. Come with a fully charged battery however, if you plan to work. There's one wall with electrical outlets, but that's about it, so you may need to share or come during an off hour to grab one of the "plugged in" tables. Service is wonderful — staff is very nice.
Jered Sturgill
Well lol I used to own a coffee shop in NC and it was aesthetically pleasing yes but coffee and food pretty lackluster. Honestly was disappointed. A woman after me in line simply wanted an iced coffee as to which she was barked back at that they don't do iced coffees. Um you're a coffee shop 🤷🏼♂️ and none of the employees seemed to wanna be there not a single one had a smile on their face. Coffee is your go to for getting going in the mornings and no one wants to start their day off like that. No one.
Jane SM
My favourite coffee shop in Ames when I lived there, and just as good on a visit back. A basic coffee menu hits all the necessities, with knowledgeable baristas who can whip up something more exotic. Good, if a bit pricey, lunchtime food as well, and some excellent pastries. Always a good atmosphere, with local and local-ish artists on display on a rotation basis. Usually pretty busy, if you don't mind the crowd.
Lauren Dunteman
My favorite iced coffee. Breakfast items look and smell amazing, but I cannot try them due to dietary restrictions. Gluten free options before lunch are limited (bananas), but the lunch menu opens at 10:30 and includes salads and tasty sounding sandwiches.
Melanie Machado
good place but needs more outlets