Cafe Shi
- Neighborhood: ISU Campustown
- 823 Wheeler St., Suite 5
- Ames, IA 50010
- 515-292-2066
- Price range: $$$ ($16-$25)
Cafe Shi is the only place in Iowa you can find American food with added Asian flare. With good food, good prices and good service, you can't go wrong. Don't forget to try a midori colada, their special take on the traditional pina colada, only with a little added melon flavor.
All of the food is made from scratch, and the chefs enjoy trying new dishes each week.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Wheeler Street and Grand Avenue
- Parking:
- Free Lot
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday
- Cuisine:
- Asian and American
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25)
- Reservations:
- Reservations accepted but not required
- Dress Code:
- Anything Goes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar, Beer, and Wine
- Smoking:
- No
Features
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Area Classic and Bar Scene
- Live Music:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Features:
- Happy Hour
- Average Drink Price:
- $5
- Worth Noting:
- Food specialties: American cuisine with Asian flare. Signature dishes include their salmon rolls and coconut pie.
- Payment Methods:
- Major Credit Cards and Cash
- Capacity:
- 140
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"Innovative and different"
By MegF from West Des Moines , August 3, 2009
I used to always take my dad to Cafe Shi when I was in college and he would have to make a trip to Ames for work or another reason. They have since...
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