Ames · Story County, IA
Where to eat in Ames
Scout analyzed 49 Ames places and surfaced the ones that actually fit food.
Places analyzed
49
Matches
24
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.2 hr
Scout-verified spots

Food & Drink
Alluvial Brewing Company

Nightlife
Della Viti

Food & Drink
The Mucky Duck Pub
Cozy roadhouse with British grub & English-style old ale, plus imported groceries & outdoor seating.

Food & Drink
Roni's Mac Bar - Ames

Food & Drink
Cabin Coffee Co.
Small chain providing house-roasted coffees & espresso along with bagels, pastries & sandwiches.

Food & Drink
Aunt Maude's
Genteel setting for locally sourced, modern American cuisine paired with wines from a sizable list.

Food & Drink
El Azteca
Modest restaurant offering familiar Mexican dishes such as tacos & chili rellenos, plus a bar area.

Food & Drink
Boulder Tap House

Food & Drink
Clayton Farms Salads

Campustown
Tosca
Laid-back coffeehouse open late & featuring espresso, crepes & light cafe fare, plus patio seating.

Food & Drink
Dublin Bay Irish Pub & Grill
Classic Irish pub featuring woody, old-world decor, craft beers, a traditional menu & a patio.

Food & Drink
Hickory Park
Long-standing family-owned eatery serving up house-smoked barbecue in a spacious setting.

Food & Drink
Cafe Diem

Campustown
Cafe Beaudelaire
Convivial, late-night eatery with a bar serving Brazilian & global meals, plus cocktails & coffee.

Food & Drink
Morning Bell Coffee Roasters

Somerset
The Cafe
Smart yet unpretentious cafe featuring eclectic farm-to-table fare & a boutique bar.

Food & Drink
Cornbred Barbecue
Warehouse-style venue serving wood-fired BBQ & down-home sides, along with cocktails & draft beer.

Food & Drink
Provisions Lot F
Stylish American spot serving breakfast & coffee to dinner with cocktails in shakers & craft beer.

Somerset
Wallaby's Bar and Grille
Contemporary game-day hangout with a deck serving American eats, draft beer & cocktails.

Food & Drink
Burgie's Coffee | South Ames

Food & Drink
Cafe Milo
Chic coffee shop offering artisanal coffee & tea, along with Wi-Fi & light daytime eats.

Food & Drink
Lockwood Cafe

Food & Drink
Flame and Skewer

Food & Drink
The Great Plains Sauce & Dough Co.
Old-school, wood-lined mainstay, open since 1979, baking pizzas with many different types of crust.
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