Guidebook for Ames
Food Scene
The Cafe
2616 Northridge PkwyAn Ames favorite restaurant.
Best breakfast in town, deceiving looks but highly popular, cash only. An Ames residents' favorite.
8 Einheimische empfehlen
The Grove Cafe
124 Main StBest breakfast in town, deceiving looks but highly popular, cash only. An Ames residents' favorite.
Everything Else
Within walking distance, charming with shops, coffee shops and restaurants
8 Einheimische empfehlen
Main Street
Main StreetWithin walking distance, charming with shops, coffee shops and restaurants
Sports complexes, museums; listed as 5th most beautiful campus in the world.
19 Einheimische empfehlen
Iowa State University
2433 Union DrSports complexes, museums; listed as 5th most beautiful campus in the world.
Mary Greeley Medical Center
1111 Duff AveVery close proximity in the case of emergencies.
Wheatsfield Cooperative
413 Northwestern AveOrganic food coop within walking distance of home.
Brookside Park
1325 6th StNice park with walking and biking trails close to home.
Bruegger's Bagels
539 Lincoln WayFresh morning bagels.
Hy-Vee
3800 Lincoln WayMajor grocery store.
Fareway Grocery
619 Burnett AveSmaller local grocery store.
USPS
525 Kellogg AvePost office in close proximity to home.
Shopping
17 acre public garden with year-round butterfly conservatory. Ed gives free tickets for admission.
38 Einheimische empfehlen
Reiman-Gärten
1407 University Blvd17 acre public garden with year-round butterfly conservatory. Ed gives free tickets for admission.
Drinks & Nightlife
+39 Restaurant, Market Cantina
2640 Stange RdAuthentic Italian Cuisine, great ambiance.