The Café Restaurant Info and Reservations

Customer Reviews & Ratings

: Overall: 10/10; Food: 10/10; Service: 10/10; Ambiance: 10/10; Value: 10/10

Oct 16, 2020

Dotta H.

Food was excellent; service was friendly and efficient. We will be returning!

: Overall: 10/10; Food: 10/10; Service: 9/10; Ambiance: 10/10; Value: 10/10

Oct 16, 2020

Dennis B.

Only thing was when we called to make reservations we were told we could only make reservations online. That is a load of crap! Not everyone has internet! That was a huge disappointment! You HAVE to remember to put the customer first and if they call to make a reservation then do it. Don't just say " you have to do it online" that was soooooo rude!

: Overall: 10/10; Food: 10/10; Service: 10/10; Ambiance: 10/10; Value: 10/10

Oct 16, 2020

DeAnna F.

Glad you are open again, the food was delicious!

: Overall: 10/10; Food: 10/10; Service: 10/10; Ambiance: 10/10; Value: 10/10

Oct 15, 2020

Aaron K.

Very good distancing and safety protocols. The food is without question always good. Great waitstaff.

: Overall: 10/10; Food: 10/10; Service: 10/10; Ambiance: 10/10; Value: 10/10

Oct 15, 2020

Jill P.

Best restaurant in Ames!!!

: Overall: 10/10; Food: 10/10; Service: 10/10; Ambiance: 10/10; Value: 10/10

Oct 14, 2020

Julia A.

Consistently excellent in all aspects: Staff, food, customer service and ambiance! Since the The Cafe opened its doors 2003, we have never had a disappointing experience! The hands-on management and dedication of all employees makes it a STAR for not only Ames dining scene, but is above or on par with top restaurants throughout Iowa and the U.S.

: Overall: 10/10; Food: 10/10; Service: 10/10; Ambiance: 10/10; Value: 10/10

Oct 14, 2020

Carrie A.

We were delighted to see all staff in masks! There was adequate social distancing of tables being used, quick service, and wonderful food!

: Overall: 10/10; Food: 10/10; Service: 10/10; Ambiance: 9/10; Value: 9/10

Oct 13, 2020

Janet B.

Great food and the service was very good. Only drawback was the limited wine selection.

: Overall: 10/10; Food: 10/10; Service: 10/10; Ambiance: 10/10; Value: 10/10

Oct 13, 2020

Doug M.

Always excellent.

: Overall: 10/10; Food: 10/10; Service: 10/10; Ambiance: 10/10; Value: 10/10

Oct 12, 2020

Josh M.

It is always amazing

: Overall: 10/10; Food: 10/10; Service: 10/10; Ambiance: 10/10; Value: 9/10

Oct 12, 2020

Lisa L.

Food is always fresh and delicious!

: Overall: 10/10; Food: 10/10; Service: 10/10; Ambiance: 10/10; Value: 10/10

Oct 12, 2020

Aimee M.

It’s always a pleasure dining there. It’s one of my two favorite places to eat in Ames.

: Overall: 10/10; Food: 10/10; Service: 10/10; Ambiance: 10/10; Value: 10/10

Oct 11, 2020

Doug E.

First time back to breakfast sitting in at The Cafe since Covid-19 started back in March. Love the pumpkin pancakes and great to see Shelby Wirth!! The Cafe and Provisions are the two top restaurants in Ames.

: Overall: 10/10; Food: 10/10; Service: 10/10; Ambiance: 10/10; Value: 10/10

Oct 07, 2020

Carol J.

Excellent experience in every way. Very happy The Cafe has reopened.

: Overall: 10/10; Food: 10/10; Service: 10/10; Ambiance: 10/10; Value: 10/10

Oct 06, 2020

Eric W.

Exceptional experience as always.

: Overall: 10/10; Food: 10/10; Service: 10/10; Ambiance: 10/10; Value: 10/10

Oct 05, 2020

Barb T.

The Cafe is one of our favorite restaurants to visit when we are in town.

: Overall: 10/10; Food: 10/10; Service: 10/10; Ambiance: 10/10; Value: 10/10

Oct 05, 2020

Donna S.

they have fantastic food, never disappointed.

: Overall: 10/10; Food: 10/10; Service: 10/10; Ambiance: 10/10; Value: 10/10

Oct 04, 2020

Dennis B.

The biggest negative was they have Coke products instead of Pepsi and they were out of their fantastic baguette. Everything else was wonderful as it always was before Covid. Glad to have them back in operation.

: Overall: 10/10; Food: 10/10; Service: 10/10; Ambiance: 10/10; Value: 10/10

Oct 04, 2020

Mary L.

The best food, service and atmosphere. Very clean and conscious.

: Overall: 10/10; Food: 10/10; Service: 10/10; Ambiance: 10/10; Value: 10/10

Oct 04, 2020

Kristen T.

Amazing as usual! We missed dining with you so much!

: Overall: 10/10; Food: 10/10; Service: 10/10; Ambiance: 10/10; Value: 10/10

Oct 04, 2020

Andrew N.

The flavor and presentation of the food was great, as usual. We were disappointed the weekend special was gone. The local apple cheesecake was a wonderfully flavorful surprise.

: Overall: 10/10; Food: 10/10; Service: 10/10; Ambiance: 10/10; Value: 10/10

Oct 03, 2020

Betty R.

The Cafe is our favorite restaurant. Celebrations as well as just a great anytime experience. This year was 65th wedding anniversary curb side and 84th birthday in side. Thanks for always great food and great service

: Overall: 10/10; Food: 10/10; Service: 10/10; Ambiance: 10/10; Value: 10/10

Oct 02, 2020

Dee D.

My favorite restaurant. Nice to be able to eat inside again, esp. with cold weather coming.

: Overall: 10/10; Food: 10/10; Service: 10/10; Ambiance: 10/10; Value: 10/10

Oct 02, 2020

Patricia S.

The food was delicious as always and the set up was very efficient. Our server was very helpful. A great experience after being away from my favorite restaurant for so long. I REALLY liked being able to make a reservation.

: Overall: 10/10; Food: 10/10; Service: 10/10; Ambiance: 10/10; Value: 10/10

Oct 02, 2020

Lynn M.

Love this place. Highly recommend it to anyone.

: Overall: 10/10; Food: 10/10; Service: 10/10; Ambiance: 10/10; Value: 10/10

Sep 30, 2020

David A.

Excellent!

: Overall: 10/10; Food: 10/10; Service: 10/10; Ambiance: 10/10; Value: 10/10

Sep 30, 2020

Lora B.

I simply LOVE The Cafe! Thank you!

: Overall: 10/10; Food: 10/10; Service: 10/10; Ambiance: 10/10; Value: 10/10

Sep 30, 2020

Patricia G.

Everything was as good as ever.

: Overall: 10/10; Food: 10/10; Service: 10/10; Ambiance: 10/10; Value: 10/10

Sep 29, 2020

Jillian P.

Our waitress was very polite and made sure we had everything we needed. Environment was clean and friendly.

: Overall: 10/10; Food: 10/10; Service: 10/10; Ambiance: 10/10; Value: 10/10

Sep 29, 2020

Kim C.

Excellent restaurant in every way - ambiance and decor, staff, and especially the food. Could be a little,more,generous in their wine servings.

: Overall: 10/10; Food: 8/10; Service: 10/10; Ambiance: 10/10; Value: 10/10

Sep 28, 2020

Terry P.

The food was fabulous. I had a salmon on ciabatta sandwich. Our server was attentive, wore a mask and kept an appropriate distance, and was pleasant and professional. I felt as Covid-safe as one can in a restaurant. And the desserts!!! A great experience, and so nice to escape the craziness for a while.

: Overall: 10/10; Food: 10/10; Service: 10/10; Ambiance: 10/10; Value: 10/10

Sep 28, 2020

Stephen H.

Thank you for offering reservation dining! It really made my Parents' 33rd Anniversary very special. Food and service were great. As usual, the desserts we had were to die for. You were so welcoming, we didn't even notice how late it had gotten when we left. Thank you so much for accommodating us!

: Overall: 10/10; Food: 10/10; Service: 10/10; Ambiance: 10/10; Value: 10/10

Sep 27, 2020

Jodi F.

So great to be back at The Cafe! My sisters and I had a lovely dinner with friendly, familiar service. Missed the carafe of water at the table....especially since the fish tacos are little spicier than we remembered. We thought Cafe fish tacos couldn’t get any better... we were wrong... so so good!

: Overall: 10/10; Food: 10/10; Service: 10/10; Ambiance: 10/10; Value: 7/10

Sep 26, 2020

Alan M.

We were the only ones in the restaurant area. Felt really safe. It was good to be back!

: Overall: 10/10; Food: 10/10; Service: 10/10; Ambiance: 10/10; Value: 10/10

Sep 26, 2020

Joni S.

Hands down the best restaurant in the area. They've created a very safe way to handle COVID and be open.

: Overall: 10/10; Food: 10/10; Service: 10/10; Ambiance: 10/10; Value: 10/10

Sep 26, 2020

Ted T.

It was so good to experience the Cafe' again. Everything was as good as ever.

: Overall: 10/10; Food: 10/10; Service: 10/10; Ambiance: 10/10; Value: 8/10

Sep 24, 2020

Fran B.

Food, Service, and Ambience is ALWAYS EXCEPTIONAL at The Cafe! We are long-time customers and are happy to be back for the first night of Indoor Dining. Great to see Mgr. Charles, and server, Paula. Although we won't be back quite so often until after the Epidemic passes, we are happy to have the option of good dining again. Thanks to all who made this happen again, being patient during a long summer.

: Overall: 10/10; Food: 10/10; Service: 10/10; Ambiance: 10/10; Value: 9/10

Sep 23, 2020

Tim R.

Great Service. Best fish tacos ever.

: Overall: 9/10; Food: 10/10; Service: 10/10; Ambiance: 9/10; Value: 10/10

Oct 14, 2020

Olena W.

Please have your cooks keep the mask on at all times. Not the first time we walk in and the man in the kitchen has his mask pulled down. It’s just not good these days. If they feel bad in a mask, wearing a face shield would work too. But in either case, those appearances matter. And flies. Twice we were there with a fly buzzing around during the whole dinner. Yuck. Thanks.

: Overall: 9/10; Food: 9/10; Service: 9/10; Ambiance: 5/10; Value: 9/10

Oct 13, 2020

Pam M.

I asked the waitress to turn down the music (too loud for a Sunday morning at 9am breakfast) and she didn't

: Overall: 9/10; Food: 10/10; Service: 7/10; Ambiance: 10/10; Value: 10/10

Sep 30, 2020

Elle J.

The waitress just didn’t know we were seated, so it took a little while for her to get to us before she saw us. I also would’ve loved a bottle of water like you used to have to keep refilling my glass. Thanks!!

: Overall: 9/10; Food: 10/10; Service: 10/10; Ambiance: 10/10; Value: 10/10

Sep 26, 2020

Wendi R.

We were there for breakfast. I ordered pumpkin pancakes with my meal. They were delicious! Only negative was the waitress didn’t check back for more coffee for my husband. I love Coffee but not at the cafe. It’s tooioooi strong!

: Overall: 7/10; Food: 10/10; Service: 5/10; Ambiance: 10/10; Value: 8/10

Oct 12, 2020

Ashleigh S.

I have been going to the Cafe since college in the mid-late 2000's and I'm sad to say the service was the worst I've had. The food was still the best around but it seems the quality in staff or training of them has changed. Our waitress was very rude which made the experience sub par. Very disappointing.

: Overall: 7/10; Food: 7/10; Service: 7/10; Ambiance: 6/10; Value: 6/10

Sep 29, 2020

Craig T.

We understand the limited menu, but was disappointed that there was not a steak option to chose from

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Customer Reviews & Ratings

Oct 16, 2020

Dotta H.

Oct 16, 2020

Dennis B.

Oct 16, 2020

DeAnna F.

Oct 15, 2020

Aaron K.

Oct 15, 2020

Jill P.

Oct 14, 2020

Julia A.

Oct 14, 2020

Carrie A.

Oct 13, 2020

Janet B.

Oct 13, 2020

Doug M.

Oct 12, 2020

Josh M.

Oct 12, 2020

Lisa L.

Oct 12, 2020

Aimee M.

Oct 11, 2020

Doug E.

Oct 07, 2020

Carol J.

Oct 06, 2020

Eric W.

Oct 05, 2020

Barb T.

Oct 05, 2020

Donna S.

Oct 04, 2020

Dennis B.

Oct 04, 2020

Mary L.

Oct 04, 2020

Kristen T.

Oct 04, 2020

Andrew N.

Oct 03, 2020

Betty R.

Oct 02, 2020

Dee D.

Oct 02, 2020

Patricia S.

Oct 02, 2020

Lynn M.

Sep 30, 2020

David A.

Sep 30, 2020

Lora B.

Sep 30, 2020

Patricia G.

Sep 29, 2020

Jillian P.

Sep 29, 2020

Kim C.

Sep 28, 2020

Terry P.

Sep 28, 2020

Stephen H.

Sep 27, 2020

Jodi F.

Sep 26, 2020

Alan M.

Sep 26, 2020

Joni S.

Sep 26, 2020

Ted T.

Sep 24, 2020