What are the opening hours?

Monday 7am - 8pm Tuesday 7am - 8pm Wednesday 7am - 8pm Thursday 7am - 8pm Friday 7am - 9pm Saturday 7am - 9pm Sunday 7am - 2pm

The Cafe

Name: The Cafe
Address: 2616 Northridge Pkwy, Ames, IA, 50010, US
Telephone: +15152920100
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.7

Local cafe serving real food, hand-made breads & desserts from scratch
(1511)

...people who believe that good food, good drink and good company are some of the most rewarding ingredients life has to offer.

08/28/2026

Weekend Features!!

Spanish Croquettes
chorizo bechamel - manchego cheese - romesco verde - garlic lemon aioli - pickled onion

Tuscan Chicken
bone-in organic chicken breast - basil & leek risotto - marinated local tomatoes - arugula - parmesan

08/27/2026

Focaccia Day!!

Loaves- Caprese & Roasted Garlic

Focaccia Sandwich
prosciutto - fresh mozzarella - arugula - balsamic glaze - Jimmy Nardello peppers

08/26/2026

Wednesday Night Feature!!

Chicken Fried Steak Sandwich
marinated & breaded flat iron - pepper jelly - shredded lettuce - pickles - comeback sauce - potato bun + local tomato cucumber salad

08/21/2026

Weekend Features!!

Steak DeBurgo Bites
marinated beef tenderloin - mushrooms - garlic - white wine - herb cream sauce - crispy onions - cafe garlic bread

Cioppino
mussels, clams, shrimp & red snapper - local cherry tomatoes - fennel - san marzano seafood broth - gremolata - toasted cafe ciabatta

08/20/2026

Focaccia Thursday!!

Caprese & Roasted Garlic Loaves

Focaccia Sandwich
prosciutto - brie - arugula - strawberry balsamic preserves

08/19/2026

Wednesday Night Feature!!

Chicken Gyro Fries
hand-cut french fries topped with greek marinated chicken thighs, feta, tomatoes, kalamata olives, shaved red onions & house/made tzatziki

08/14/2026

Weekend Features!!

Bruschetta
toasted cafe baguette - local tomatoes - fresh basil - garlic - extra virgin olive oil - balsamic reduction - parmigiano reggiano

Porchetta
italian sausage stuffed roasted pork - creamy polenta - pickled pepper salad - italian salsa verde

08/12/2026

Wednesday Night Feature!!

Steak Fajita Bowl
marinated skirt steak - sautéed onions & peppers - cilantro lime rice - local corn salsa - chipotle crema - guacamole

08/09/2026

Here comes the sun…with a new brunch menu at The Cafe!!

Chicken Chilaquiles
Biscuits & Gravy
Coconut Pancakes
Philly Cheesesteak Omelette
Blueberry Blintz
BLT & Soup
Pimento Cheese Burger

08/07/2026

Weekend Features!!

Heirloom Tomatoes & Dumplings
house/made pork dumplings - local tomatoes - charred scallion ranch - napa cabbage - cilantro, thai basil & mint - crispy garlic - chili crisp vinaigrette

Mussels & Frites
PEI mussels - cajun broth - andouille sausage - local sweet corn- roma tomatoes - holy trinity + house/cut pomme frites & remoulade

Address

2616 Northridge Pkwy
Ames, IA
50010

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 8pm
Tuesday	7am - 8pm
Wednesday	7am - 8pm
Thursday	7am - 8pm
Friday	7am - 9pm
Saturday	7am - 9pm
Sunday	7am - 2pm

Telephone

+15152920100

Website

http://thecafeames.com/

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