Ames · Story County, IA

Food & Drink in Ames

Scout analyzed 49 Ames places and surfaced the ones that actually fit food & drink.

Places analyzed

49

Matches

22

Typical spend

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Typical visit

1.1 hr

Best neighborhoods for food & drink

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Alluvial Brewing Company

Food & Drink

Alluvial Brewing Company

FoodCocktailsShopping
1.5 hr visit
The Mucky Duck Pub

Food & Drink

The Mucky Duck Pub

Cozy roadhouse with British grub & English-style old ale, plus imported groceries & outdoor seating.

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
Roni's Mac Bar - Ames

Food & Drink

Roni's Mac Bar - Ames

Food
1.3 hr visit
Cabin Coffee Co.

Food & Drink

Cabin Coffee Co.

Small chain providing house-roasted coffees & espresso along with bagels, pastries & sandwiches.

FoodShopping
45 min visit
Aunt Maude's

Food & Drink

Aunt Maude's

Genteel setting for locally sourced, modern American cuisine paired with wines from a sizable list.

Food
1.3 hr visit
El Azteca

Food & Drink

El Azteca

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

Food
1.3 hr visit
Boulder Tap House

Food & Drink

Boulder Tap House

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
Clayton Farms Salads

Food & Drink

Clayton Farms Salads

FoodShopping
1.3 hr visit
Tosca

Campustown

Tosca

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

FoodCocktailsShopping
45 min visit
Dublin Bay Irish Pub & Grill

Food & Drink

Dublin Bay Irish Pub & Grill

Classic Irish pub featuring woody, old-world decor, craft beers, a traditional menu & a patio.

Food
1.3 hr visit
Hickory Park

Food & Drink

Hickory Park

Long-standing family-owned eatery serving up house-smoked barbecue in a spacious setting.

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
Cafe Diem

Food & Drink

Cafe Diem

Food
45 min visit
Cafe Beaudelaire

Campustown

Cafe Beaudelaire

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

Food
1.3 hr visit
Morning Bell Coffee Roasters

Food & Drink

Morning Bell Coffee Roasters

FoodShopping
45 min visit
The Cafe

Somerset

The Cafe

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

FoodCocktailsShopping
45 min visit
Cornbred Barbecue

Food & Drink

Cornbred Barbecue

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

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
Provisions Lot F

Food & Drink

Provisions Lot F

Stylish American spot serving breakfast & coffee to dinner with cocktails in shakers & craft beer.

FoodCocktailsShopping
45 min visit
Burgie's Coffee | South Ames

Food & Drink

Burgie's Coffee | South Ames

FoodShopping
45 min visit
Cafe Milo

Food & Drink

Cafe Milo

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

FoodShopping
45 min visit
Lockwood Cafe

Food & Drink

Lockwood Cafe

Food
45 min visit
Flame and Skewer

Food & Drink

Flame and Skewer

Food
1.3 hr visit
The Great Plains Sauce & Dough Co.

Food & Drink

The Great Plains Sauce & Dough Co.

Old-school, wood-lined mainstay, open since 1979, baking pizzas with many different types of crust.

Food
1.3 hr visit

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Patio, trail, or open-air.

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