The Cafe - Central Iowa - Ames, IA 50010 | Metromix Des Moines

The Cafe

5 5.0 from 5 ratings


Neighborhood: Central Iowa
2616 Northridge Parkway

Ames, IA 50010
515-292-0100
http://www.thecafeames.com/
Price range: $$ ($9-$15)

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Tucked into the suburbanized Somerset development in Ames, The Cafe quietly commands appreciation with a seasonal menu that changes every few weeks. Creative dishes are prepared from fresh, locally grown ingredients, and the bakery tempts with made-from-scratch desserts and pastries. The place has class, albeit laced with a trace of pretension. Curtain ruffles trim tall booths, a brick wall anchors the far end of the dining area and striking black-and-white photographs border the restaurant. The Cafe sets an intimate but casual mood with stylish, old-world decor. The cafe is located just north of the Iowa State campus and opens bright and early for your breakfast needs. Also featuring a full bar, they pride themselves on their seasonal drinks, based on the fruit of the current season and created specially by the cafe's bartenders. Another cool thing about this place is that whatever local farmers have in excess, they buy and work into their menu.

Getting There

Cross Streets:
Northridge Parkway and Kent Avenue
Parking:
Metered
Wheelchair Access:
Yes

The Basics

Hours:
7 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday
Cuisine:
Health, Desserts, and American Contemporary
Price Range:
$$ ($9-$15)
Reservations:
No reservations required
Dress Code:
Anything Goes
Alcohol:
Full Bar
Smoking:
No
Bar Style:
Neighborhood

Features

Atmosphere and Personality:
Area Classic and Upscale
Live Music:
No
Noise Level:
Quiet
Average Drink Price:
$5
Worth Noting:
Fresh squeezed strawberry and regular lemonade is delicious.
The Cafe also does extensive catering, and will deliver boxed lunches to companies for meetings.
Food specialties: The menu is diverse with things offered for any meal of the day. They also offer a full bakery with homemade goodies and a kids' menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Payment Methods:
Major Credit Cards and Cash
Capacity:
150

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"Definitely the best restaurant in Ames!"

By MegF from West Des Moines , August 6, 2009

The cafe is my favorite place to eat in Ames, and I think one of the best places in Iowa! They use fresh, locally grown and season ingredients and ...

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"Best Restaurant in Ames!!"

By MegF from West Des Moines , March 29, 2009

In my opinion, this is the best restaurant in Ames-and one of the best in Central Iowa! I work in Ames, yet live in Des Moines-and I often wish The...

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"First Time There"

By Don't know from Altoona, October 25, 2008

After going to some of the supposed to be better restaurants in Ames my daughter took me to her favorite place, The Cafe. It was for lunch. I was V...

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