Ames Area Dining & Entertainment
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FOOD & DRINKS
On campus
For a complete list of on-campus restaurants and cafés: http://www.dining.iastate.edu/menus
Memorial Union Food Court ($). 2229 Lincoln Way. http://www.dining.iastate.edu/menus/mu-food-courtBreakfast, lunch, and dinner menus. Halal, vegan, and vegetarian options. Restaurants include: Chester’s Chicken – Cucina Italiana – Cys and Fries – Fresh Burrito Works – Godfather’s Pizza – Panda Express – The Dish – Subway
Carlos’ Quesadillas ($). Food truck outside Kildee Hall. http://www.carlosquesadillas.com/catering/ Mexican food: Quesadillas, fajitas, tacos, burritos.
MU Market & Café ($). 2229 Lincoln Way. http://www.dining.iastate.edu/menus/mu-market Convenience store, grab-and-go sandwiches, salads, bakery, and coffee. Vegan and vegetarian options.
Caribou Coffee & Hub Grill & Café ($). Across from Parks Library. http://www.dining.iastate.edu/menus/caribou and http://www.dining.iastate.edu/menus/hub Deli and bakery, sandwiches, salads, wraps, and coffee. Vegan and vegetarian options.
Bookends Café ($). 0184 Parks Library. http://www.dining.iastate.edu/menus/bookends Grab-and-go sandwiches, salads, bakery, and coffee. Vegan and vegetarian options.
Campus Town
Restaurants and cafés are SouthWest of and within walking distance from the Memorial Union.
Potbelly Sandwich Shop ($). 2310 Lincoln Way. 9am-10pm. https://www.potbelly.com/stores/23292 Made to order toasted sandwiches, salads, and ice cream shakes. Vegetarian options.
Blaze Pizza ($). 2320 Lincoln Way. 10:30am-10:30pm. http://www.blazepizza.com/locations/ames/ Wood-fired pizza; make your own pizza. Vegetarian options.
Jeff’s Pizza Shop ($). 2402 Lincoln Way. 10:30am-1am. http://www.jeffspizzashop.com/ Pizza, sandwiches, lasagna, salads, chips, and brownies.
Smokin’ Oak wood-fired pizza ($).: 2420 Lincoln Way. 10:30am-10:30pm. http://www.smokinoakpizza.com/
Cafe Baudelaire ($$). 2504 Lincoln Way. 10am-1:30am http://www.cafebeaudelaire.com/menu.html Brazilian fusion cuisine, hamburgers, omelets, salads, desserts, drinks, and cocktails. Live music at night.
Mr. Burrito ($). 2508 Lincoln Way. 11am-9pm https://www.facebook.com/misterburritoofames/ Mexican food: Burritos, tacos, quesadillas, enchiladas, tostadas, Mexican drinks including horchata.
Taste Place ($). 2512 Lincoln Way. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Taste-Place/748889545188687 Chinese food
Arcadia Café ($). 116 Welch Ave. 7am-8pm. http://www.arcadiainames.com. Sandwiches, small plates, soup, salad, desserts; vegetarian & gluten-free options; cocktails, wines.
Fighting Burrito ($). 117 Welch Ave. 11am-2am. http://www.fightingburrito.com/ Mexican food: Burritos, tacos, nachos, quesadillas, salads, and desserts.
Indian Delights ($). 120 Welch Ave. http://indiandelightsames.com/ Kofta, curry dishes, chicken, lamb, shrimp, salmon; vegetarian options; desserts.
Jimmy John’s ($). 135 Welch Ave. 10:30am-3am. https://www.jimmyjohns.com/. Plain slims, sub sandwiches, club sandwiches.
Thai Kitchen ($$). 2410 Chamberlain St. 11am-8pm. https://www.thaikitchenames.com/. Thai food: Yums, soups, noodles, fried rice, pad, and curry dishes.
Pizza Pit ($). 207 Welch Ave. 11am-12 midnight. http://pizzapit.biz/locations/iowa-ames/ Pizza, chicken wings, hot sandwiches.
Trio Asian Restaurant ($). 223 Welch Ave. 11am–3pm, 5pm-8pm. http://www.trioames.com/. Asian food: Crab rangoons, spring rolls, dumplings, noodles, chicken, beef, pork, lamb, seafood, vegetarian options.
Stomping Grounds ($$). 303 Welch Ave.7am-12am. http://bit.ly/2tWJ9RC Regular and toasted sandwiches, salads, pasta, soups, crepes, desserts, coffee, and drinks. Outside patio area.
Downtown Ames
How to get there: Take Cyride #1 Red East or #2 Green East from campus. For a full list of downtown Ames restaurants, bars, cafés, and events, access http://www.amesdowntown.org/
Wheatsfield Cooperative Grocery & Deli ($).413 Northwestern Ave. 7am-9pm http://www.wheatsfield.coop/ Breakfast burritos, salad bar, hot bar, soups, bakery, desserts; vegetarian options.
Depot Deli & Cookies ($). 526 Main Street. http://www.depot-deli.com/ Sandwiches, soups, salads, desserts; vegetarian options; lunch & dinner combos; beer, wines.
Aunt Maude’s ($$$). 547 Main St. 11am-2pm, 5pm-10pm. http://auntmaudesames.com/ Salads, soups, omelets, sandwiches, bistro, salmon, chicken, beef, wines, microbrews.
Bar La Tosca ($$). 400 Main St. 11am-2pm, 4pm-10pm. http://www.barlatosca.com/ Italian cuisine. Salads, soups, flatbread, pasta, sandwiches, small plates, entrées, cocktails, wines, beer.
The Spice ($$). 402 Main St. 11am-2:15pm, 5pm-8:45pm. http://thespiceames.com/ Thai cuisine: Spring rolls, dumplings, soup, curry, noodles, fried rice, chicken, pork, seafood, desserts; vegetarian options; tea, fruit juices, beer, wine.
Old Main Brewery and Restaurant ($$): 316 Main Street. 11am-2am. http://www.oldemainbrewing.com/Hamburgers, sandwiches, lunch specials, salads, soups, pasta, entrées; seasonal and year-round brews.
Chocolaterie Stam ($). 230 Main Street. 8:30am-8pm. https://stamchocolate.com/ Bonbons, chocolate treats, cookies, wafers, gelato, licorice.
Café Diem ($). 229 Main Street. 7am-10pm https://www.cafe-diem.com/ames Coffee, pastries, salads; wi-fi available.
Little Woods Herbal tea shop and tea house ($). 136 Main St. https://littlewoodsherbal.com/ Herbs, spices, loose leaf teas, medicinal herbs, artisan wellness blends.
Whiskey River ($). 132 Main Street. 11am-2am. http://www.foundersirishpub.com/whiskey-river/index.htmlAmerican food, dine in or order take out: Hamburgers, sandwiches, hot dogs, chicken wings, quesadillas, tacos, nachos, salads; vegetarian options; liquors, wines, beers (bottled and on tap).
Great Plains Sauce and Dough Company ($). 129 Main St. 11am-2pm, 4:30pm-12am http://greatplainspizza.com/ Pizza, sandwiches, salads, desserts; beer, wine, coolers.
The Grove Café ($). 124 Main. 6am-2pm. http://www.grovecafe.com/ Breakfast & lunch menu: Omelets, pancakes, French toast, hamburgers, hot sandwiches, desserts.
The Mandarin ($$). 415 Lincoln Way. 11am-2pm, 5-9pm. http://www.mandarinofames.com/ Beef, chicken, pork, shrimp, & vegetable lunch entrées; seafood; dinner specials for 2-10 persons; soups
West Ames
How to get there: Take Cyride #1 Red West from campus.
Pammel Grocery & Deli ($). 113 Colorado Ave. 11am-8pm. http://www.pammelgroceryames.com/ Indian, Pakistani, and Middle Eastern food. Halal & vegetarian options: Gyros, kabobs, falafel, samosas, kofta.
Szechuan House ($). 3605 Lincoln Way. 11am-10pm. http://www.szechuanhouselincolnway.com/ Chinese food: Chicken, duck, lamb, pork, seafood; soups, lunch specials; vegetarian options.
Shogun Japanese Steakhouse ($$). 3704 Lincoln Way. 11am-9:30pm. http://bit.ly/2eLvR8T Soups, salads, teriyaki, yakisoba, tempura, hibachi, sushi, sashimi, udon, shabu shabu, hibachi; wine, sake, beer.
Indian Delights ($). 127 Dotson Drive. http://indiandelightsames.com/ Kofta, curry dishes, chicken, lamb, shrimp, salmon; vegetarian options; desserts.
North Ames
How to get there: Take Cyride #6 Brown North from campus.
The Café ($$). 2616 Northridge Pkwy. 7am-9pm. http://www.thecafeames.com/ Omelets, pancakes, soups, salads, hamburgers, sandwiches, steak, fish, pizza, pasta; beer, wine, cocktails.
+39 Italian Restaurant & Cantina ($$). 2640 Stange Rd. 11am-2pm, 5pm-9:30pm. http://www.plus39italian.com/ Pasta, pizza, soups, salads, sandwiches; chicken, beef, fish; gluten-free options; beer, wine.
Brick City Grill ($$). 2704 Stange Rd. 11am-12am. http://www.brick-city-grill.com/ Hamburgers, sandwiches, entrées (chicken, pork, salmon), nachos, salads; gluten-free options; beer.
El Azteca ($$). 2727 Stange Rd. 11am-9pm. http://www.elaztecaames.com/ Mexican food: Quesadillas, burritos, enchiladas, special dinners, soups, salads, desserts; beer, cocktails.
Wallaby’s Bar & Grille ($$). 2733 Stange Rd. 11am-11pm. http://www.wallabysbarandgrille.com/ Salads, soups, hamburgers, sandwiches, wraps, nachos, entrées; beer, wine, cocktails.
Los Altos Mexican Restaurant ($$): 823 Wheeler St. #5. 11am-9:30pm. https://www.facebook.com/losaltosames/ Quesadillas, enchiladas, tacos, burritos; vegetarian options; desserts; beer, cocktails.
Ge Angelo’s Italian Restaurant & Lounge ($$). 4-9pm. 823 Wheeler St. #9. http://geangelos.com/ Salads, pizza, calzone, pasta, chicken, cod; vegetarian options; build your own pizza; desserts; beer, wine.
South Ames
How to get there: Take Cyride #3 Blue South from campus.
Ciao’s Italian Restaurant ($$): 217 S. Duff Ave. 11am-9pm. https://www.facebook.com/ciaositalianames/Spaghetti chicken, regular and baked pastas, veal, seafood, soups, salads, sandwiches, desserts; wine, beer.
Hickory Park Restaurant Co. ($$). 1404 S. Duff Ave. 10am-9pm. http://www.hickoryparkames.com/ Barbecue, meat dinners, hamburgers, deli and smoked sandwiches, ice cream menu; teas, beer (bottled, on tap).
Dublin Bay Irish Pub and Grill ($$). 320 S 16th St. 11am-11pm. http://www.dublinbayames.com/ Irish fayre, entrées, pork, shrimp, salmon, pasta, hamburgers, sandwiches, soups, salads; beer, wine, cocktails.
The Mucky Duck British Pub ($$). 3100 S Duff Ave. 11am-11pm. https://themuckyduckpub.com/ Fish ‘n’ chips, hamburgers, chicken curry, haggis, bangers ‘n’ mash; teas, beer, wine, whiskey, cocktails.
Fuji Japanese Steakhouse ($$$). 1614 S Kellogg Ave. #101. 11am-2pm, 4-9:30pm http://www.fujiames.com/Hibachi, teriyaki, tempura, udon, soba, rolls, sushi bar entrées, katsu, don buri, desserts.
Coffee/Beverages & Dessert
Arcadia Café ($). 116 Welch Ave. 7am-8pm. http://www.arcadiainames.com.
Insomnia Cookies ($): 217 Welch Ave. 10am-3am. https://insomniacookies.com/
Stomping Grounds ($$). 303 Welch Ave.7am-12am. http://bit.ly/2tWJ9RC
Chocolaterie Stam ($). 230 Main Street. 8:30am-8pm. https://stamchocolate.com/
Dutch Oven Bakery ($). 219 Duff Ave. 6am-6pm. http://www.dutchovenbakeryiowa.com/
The Café ($$). 2616 Northridge Pkwy. 7am-9pm. http://www.thecafeames.com/
CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS & ENTERTAINMENT
On Campus
How do I get there? Everything on campus is within a walking distance.
ISU’s Museums. Around campus https://www.museums.iastate.edu/visit/art-on-campus-collection/
The Maintenance Shop. Memorial Union. https://www.sub.iastate.edu/maintenance-shop/ Live music, stand-up comedy, open mic nights, theater performances.
Farm House Museum. Near Ross Hall. M-F 12-4pm. https://www.museums.iastate.edu/visit/farm-house-museum/
Lake Laverne: Just outside the Memorial Union (MU). Created in 1916. Home to the swans Lancelot and Elaine.
Reiman Gardens: 1407 University Blvd. 9am-4:30pm. http://www.reimangardens.com/
Off Campus
All Ames Parks: http://www.cityofames.org/government/departments-divisions-i-z/parks-recreation/park-system
Brookside Park. 1325 6th Street (near campus). http://bit.ly/2eLURNa
Ada Hayden Heritage Park: 5205 Grand Ave. http://bit.ly/2uz9DuA
Inis Grove Park. 2500 Duff Ave. http://bit.ly/2vYnmur
Main Street. Cultural District: http://www.amesdowntown.org/eatdrink/
Octagon Center for the Arts. 427 Douglas Ave. 10am-5pm. https://www.octagonarts.org/
Ames Public Library. M-Th 9am-9pm, Fri-Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 1-5pm. http://www.amespubliclibrary.org/
Cinemark Movies 12. 1317 Buckeye Ave. https://www.cinemark.com/iowa/cinemark-movies-12
Breweries
Old Maine Brewing Co. 316 Main. St. 11am-2am. http://www.oldemainbrewing.com/?page_id=821
Torrent Brewing 504 Burnett Ave. Wed-Fri 4:30-11pm, Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 1-7pm http://torrentbrewingco.com/
Alluvial Brewing 3715 W 190th St. Wed-Fri 4-10pm, Sat 12-10pm, Sun 12-6pm http://www.alluvialbrewing.com/
MUSIC & DRINKS
London Underground. 212 Main St. 4pm-2am. http://www.theundergroundames.com/
McFly’s. 115 Main St. 11am-2am. https://www.facebook.com/mcflysames/
DG’s Tap House. 127 Main St. Mon-Fri 6pm-2am, Sat 4pm-2am. http://www.dgstaphouse.com/
West Towne Pub. 4518 Mortensen Rd. 11am-2am. http://westtownepub.com/
Mother’s Pub. 2900 West St. 11am-2am. https://www.facebook.com/Mothers-Pub-Page-196021787423701