The Café

The Café is a café Somerset Ames located in United States.

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Address

2616 Northridge Pkwy Ames , IA 50010 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi No
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour
Drinks Full Bar, Cocktails
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Juice Magazine

This busy cafe in north Ames features an ever-changing menu with options made from locally-grown and sourced ingredients. And save room for a slice of carrot cake — it’s out of this world. Read more

Corey Johnson

Try the Gaucho Eggs Benedict - Poached eggs , hollandaise sauce , braised brisket , caramelized onions , chimichurri on English muffin . Side of potatoes .

Kevin

Great food great service. We had the farm fresh eggs from the brunch menu . Delicious pepper bacon !

Cecilia Harris

Don’t wait - grab a seat at the bar ! You won’t regret it! Great style and awesome conversation with Cris!

Corey Johnson

Try the Sunday Night Burger - Burger with pork jowls , caramelized onions , cambozola cheese & aioli served on a rosemary kaiser bun . Messy and amazing.

Norma Zubradt

Food was great. Not serving food in afternoon. Start serving at 5. Bakery open all day.

Erik Lundy

The desserts were decadent and the beef fillet was delicious!

Chin Don Sang

Cozy place to spend your weekend breakfast/lunch. Friendly staffs . Would highly recommend farmers burger !

Şebnem Kurt

Went there for breakfast this morning.The Pancake Combo was great!

Chris Lintott

Excellent food, at bargain prices . The Korean steak and eggs was perfectly cooked and rather tasty,

Colin

Fantastic options for every meal. I go often and am never let down. The prices are very affordable and the menu gives me cues about what's in season for my own home cooking .

I. Broyer

Seat at the bar and if Scott is in charge that night listen to his recommendations. Veggie burger , gaucho skewers and rhubarb crips: incredible

Estepha Francisque

Very creative restaurant . They take pride in their craft and it shows!

Mike Miles

The desserts ...oh my. I've often thought about going here just for the desserts . Try one! Try them all! Try anything and you won't be disappointed!

Sierra Higgason

Cozy atmosphere with fantastic fresh food ! Fish tacos are the best!

Julie Vujnovich

Absolutely delicious! Always changing the menu so you can try something new almost anytime you go!

Kent Bachman

Great upscale food without the price. Good cocktails . Amazing deserts .

Kent Bachman

Great upscale food without the upscale price. Great authentic cocktails at the bar .

Shana S

Amazing food at very reasonable prices. Nice atmosphere. Menu changes seasonally.

Kaylie R

Favorite restaurant of all time. Always keep the menu choices fresh.

Iowa State Daily

Voted best sit-down restaurant and place for a first date in the Iowa State Daily's 2012 Student Choice Awards.

Gerui Li

If you are not too sure about the soups , ask for a sample! They will be more than happy to give you some soup tasting samples

Bri Nobiling

Yankee Doodle Cheesecake is delicious! Blueberries and strawberries on a plain cheesecake .

Megan Smith

I've only had their coffee and pastries from the to go side of things, but everything I've had is great!

Michele Grosspietsch

Brunch was great! Wish I lived closer!

Estepha Francisque

Check out the Italian sodas ! Delicious stuff!!

Courtney F

The korean steak and eggs and the wood grilled sausage are amazing. A must try!!!

Mike T

Anything - desserts to die for

Brianna Goodman

The Somerset Salad and the Prosciutto & Fig Pizza are amazing

Quincy Harris

Probably one of the dumbest places to try to go in Ames, why would you wait 35-45 minutes to eat on a Thursday night??

Amy Michel

Fresh salad - delicious.

Corey Johnson

Try the Cajun New York Strip - In a tasso gravy . Plus red beans & rice .

Ryan Nestle

Get the Mac and Cheese !!!

Guillo

The Chile Verde Pot Pie is amazing!

Brian Anderson

Everything's good here!!

Alicia K

Wild rice porridge is fantastic. And you can't beat their whole wheat pancakes .

Alice R

Great local food. Fabulous desserts .

Nic Boer

During the winter, request to be seated in the main part of the restaurant and not the bar area, it can get a bit chilly back there.

Emily Walker

The Benedict is the best on any of their brunch menus

Guillo

Chile Verde Pot Pie is amazing!

Tai B

If turkey pot pie is the special, get it. It is excellent!!!

Sarah Gaunt

The mac & cheese is to die for!

Brittany K

Good atmosphere, great food

I. Broyer

Don't come just for diner , try their breakfast , it is very yummy

Chris Rial

Order off the deli menu any time of day, get plenty to eat and save a fortune.

ᴡ Johnson

Food is delicious!

Melanie Schriver

Best-kept secret in the DSM metro. Order the red flannel hash if you get the chance.

Spencer Christian

The Korean steak currently on the menu is excellent

Tai B

Everything from scratch with local ingredients .

Dfw Dean

Good food good desserts

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