The Cafe
- Neighborhood: Central Iowa
- 2616 Northridge Parkway
- Ames, IA 50010
- 515-292-0100
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Northridge Parkway and Kent Avenue
- Parking:
- Metered
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday
- Cuisine:
- Health, Desserts, and American Contemporary
- Price Range:
- $$ ($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 ...
Report This Review"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...
Report This Review"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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