The Cafe

Wonderful restaurant. The food is excellent, the selection is good, the atmosphere is very nice. The wait staff was very attentive and friendly. We had a party of 6, and all the entrees were superb. Located on the 1st floor with handicapped parking available.

I'm so glad this place is still around! Went here while I went to Iowa State and loved it. There was a pizza a long time ago that had white sauce, sliced potatoes, and bacon. It was so good and I make it at home now. This time I had pepperoni and hot honey pizza and it was absolutely delicious!

The steak was amazing! Kimchi fried rice and egg was good too. However, all the foods are a little bit salty. (Especially on the fries and eggs) Please use less salt! Your food itself is already good:))

The BEST food and service! Had only gone for dinner in the past but went to lunch with my daughter’s and it was just as amazing! Highly recommend the Red Sangria and Key Lime Martini!

The Cafe earns its rating of being the best restaurant in Ames. Unrivaled ambience, sharp service, and great food. We went for dinner and the lighting/music was truly immaculate.

The portion sizes are smaller than average - but are as satiating as ever. I recommend the Korean Steak & Eggs.

The highlight of my visit was none other than the carrot cake. Quite possibly the best I've ever had!

The Cafe is fantastic, period. Couldn't recommend it more!!

If you have a palette, there’s nothing you can say poorly about The Cafe.

Typically eat on the bistro side (lunch) because their deli sandwiches are the best around. But today decided to order MAHI Taco’s.

It’s been a few years since I’ve had these delicious, tasty tacos from the sea. And I can’t wait to go back next week and have them again!

Our server(s) - we went back later that night for some libations - were both fantastic.

A parade of hands for this gem, located in small-town, America. Kudos, Cafe.

Nice place, had James Brown paying. That’s a plus. Food was good, nice clean place. Definitely not a small town old school café. It’s a more modern café.
Not a place to bring a date if you don’t plan on dating them long. They might get the wrong message. A little too nice for short term. Love

The Cafe is an institution in Ames. They have a constantly rotating menu of seasonal dishes from Midwest classics to Asian influences, and every dish they make is delicious. I’ve never had a bad meal or even a bad bite. They integrate their wood fired oven into many of their dishes. The best carrot cake you’ll ever have. I’ve had fish tacos around the world, and somehow I’m always comparing to the Cafe. If it’s not the best restaurant in Iowa, it’s in the top 5.

Their food never disappoints, one of my favorite places to eat! I like that they change up the menu so I can try new things and that they have a kids menu. Remember to get a dessert (or 2) to take home if you are too full after eating as the desserts are terrific too!

I can't for the life of me think of a better steak than what I had here. Honestly felt like the price should have been more with the quality. The atmosphere was great and reminded me of my visit to Europe a few years back. Highly recommend! Waitress and staff were friendly and polite.