The Cafe

Go early or later, the mid shift gets really busy and a little wait time will be necessary. The ambiance was that of a nice bistro. The food was outstanding. TVhe choices this trip was Mac and cheese and the birdie torte. The mac and cheese did not have the bread crumb topping however it was adorned by a layer of nicely melted mozzarella. The torte had a slice of great tender chuck and had a cup of au due that was spiced with chili. It was perfection in a sandwich. The prices may seem high but the experience will leave you wanting to come back really soon. Well done friendly. Courteous staff. We'll done chef as well. See you soon. 32

We are in Ames for the weekend and came to the Café for Brunch. it was fantastic. Service is top notch. The desert didn't last long enough to snap a picture. Lol

I had heard so many good things about the Cafe so decided to check it out. Very nice atmosphere and friendly staff. The menu was very light in options. All options were about the same price $18. The options were very unique. I ordered the chicken gyros. I’ve never had a gyros with pickles. It wasn’t a good addition in my opinion. I was a bit surprised at how small the portion was. My sister got the tenderloin. It was a healthy portion. I wasn’t impressed with the menu. I don’t think I would recommend The Cafe for variety or portion size.

This café is truly a gem in Ames. Every visit feels special thanks to its warm, beautiful atmosphere that makes you want to stay just a little longer. The menu is always evolving, which means there’s always something new and exciting to try. The entrées are as delicious as they are stunning—each plate looks like it came straight out of a magazine, and the flavors never disappoint. And the desserts? Absolutely top tier. Whether you’re a chocolate lover or someone who prefers something fruity and light, there’s always a sweet treat that hits the spot. If you're looking for a place that combines creativity, comfort, and consistently amazing food, this café should definitely be at the top of your list.

Very nice atmosphere for a date - It's dark and pretty and romantic, I think. The food was good. For me the prices were high but probably not high for the area.. Not a good enough value. My Cobb salad was good, a bit too upscale, and a bit small, I thought. Burgers were good. Not a wow but good. I probably won't go there again but I'm cheap.

The food was fantastic! The steak was cooked to absolute perfection! So tender, juicy, and a perfect medium rare. I think it was a flank or a skirt steak, but was as amazing as a filet! We also had the cannelloni, which was amazing. I don't typically do a lot of pasta, but it had great flavor combinations and the sauce was so good for cleaning up with the bread! I realize these pictures/dishes may be out of date here in a couple months, because the Cafe is farm to table and seasonal - another plus in my opinion! The price was on point for the meals and portion sizes. We also got two desserts (to go) both tickled our tongues and brought satisfaction to our bellies! Sadly, we were just visitors to Ames, so we can't return on a regular basis, but be sure we'll be back if we're ever in town again!

Great place to get dinner. This was the best dinner we had in our stay in Ames. Food is also quite reasonable and you can’t skip dessert. Would recommend the burger and the fish tacos