This was the first place i stopped to in town to get my coffee fix, it was excellent. The counter…read morestaff were extremely friendly and were pumped to recommend stuff for me to do in Ames. They didn't have drip coffee so i opted for an americano and it was delicious. Awesome place.

Morning Bell Coffee Roasters claims to pour a brew that is "moderately acceptable ". I'd say it…read moregreatly exceeds expectations. I really like is a coffee shop with a cool, informal vibe that opens early. Throw in a nice window and some big ass plants and I am in! Filled with plenty of seating, a couple of outdoor tables for the nice days and some larger tables for those with actual work to do, it's easy to spend a chunk of time here. I am sure if I lived nearby, I'd be here all the time. In fact, if I was looking for a home in Ames, I'd probably just draw a circle within walking distance and start my search there. Looking to start your day in Ames with a morning pour over or simple espresso? Morning Bell is your place.

We always try to eat here when we are in town to visit family. The menu is quite good but the…read morespecials are usually even better. We had the Baja Shrimp Taco special last Wed and restaurant week started so we had the entire Thai tasting menu on Friday. It was fabulous - please check it out. It is Midwest hot, not Thai hot. Staff is always great. We almost always end with carrot cake - I had ZoeBakes carrot cake in the Twin Cities and it was not anywhere close to as tasty as The Cafe's version. I would agree with some other posts that the lighting in some areas makes it very hard to read the menus or see your food. Updated lighting would be helpful. We try to come early and get a spot near the windows so that we can see better.

Disappointed... I came here for restaurant week to try their Thai Menu. It looked good online and…read morethought I'd give them a try. The Cafe has been on my list for a while now. Disappointed to say the least, I came in the back door not realized there was a correct door and was rudely cut off by other patrons at the front desk. I had to wait several minutes to be waited on and the place had plenty of spots. Maybe because I was a party of 1... they didn't seem to care. After I shared what drink I wanted, I learned they were out... fine no problem. I asked about the Thai specials, the waitress was clueless. I had to ask for the restaurant week menu and ask about the specials. She said they looked good but couldn't describe them and hasn't tasted them. I got the salad on special, but get this... they were out of the main restaurant week special... such a let down. The ambiance was mixed, one corner was a cute date night the other corner was crying children. All dimly lit and outdated decor. The whole experience was off, I ended up leaving after my one drink and salad. I hope to give this place a second chance sometime but hope they aren't out of dishes and I can get a trained server. Maybe another night for sure!

This spot was bumping on a Saturday morning, can tell the locals enjoy visiting here. The drip was…read morewas excellent and the chocolate chip scone was yummy. Friendly staff behind the counter and a homey inviting environment not much to not like.

My wife and I came here on a busy Saturday morning (seemed like there was a farmers market). She…read moregot an iced house made vanilla latte and she said the espresso had a burnt taste to it. The mango smoothie was good! I thought it was well blended and not too sweet. Overall good experience.

First trip and not this coffee store. Excellent wifi, outlets, and space to work. Coffee is…read morefresh, with free refills on all drip coffee. For breakfast and lunch options, the biscuit I had was hot and very fresh. Highly recommend. Service is also very fast.

Very good coffee and coffee-blended drinks. Always very clean - a big plus. Pleasant atmosphere…read more Employees are efficient and friendly. Parking can be an issue at peak hours.

A quaint coffee shop over in West Ames. This place is my absolute favorite study spot. There are…read moreplenty of tables. My favorite spot is the high top tables that face the windows. They are a great spot to wire in and get work down and they have outlets. Their drinks have a large variety. They have smoothies for when you dont need the caffeine late at night. They also have a decent variety of pastries. The part that makes Milo unique is the community. I realize it sounds cheesy so let me explain myself. All the baristas are really friendly and nice. They welcome you and do all the standard stuff, however if they recognize you the visit is even better. I guess that what I'm trying to say is. Come to Milo to try it. Then come back again and again cause it only gets better.

Their speed is absolutely terrible. Don't go here. Takes 45 min to make a drink! Absolutely a…read moredisgrace

I can't believe we didn't go here earlier. This is the coolest place in Ames. If you are at the…read morefarmers market or just downtown for any reason, stop in. Blake is the most genuine host/owner ever. Very cool - recommend the deep cut - tell him what you like for coffee. The vinyl collection is insane. Support this local business!!!

Walking in, the coffee shop was quite small and cozy, with music playing and people chatting. I was…read morekindly greeted and had a fun conversation when I was ordering my coffee. I had a blueberry maple latte and it was served to me in a quick manner. The coffee itself was delicious! It was my first time in a while having something with blueberry in it, and the sweetness level was just right. Not too much that its overbearing, and not too little that you're just drinking a normal latte. The shop had record players that you can buy, and vinyls that you can purchase. There was also an area where you can buy shirts? Was not so sure since there wasn't any prize tags on them. For the most part the place was alright! I think it's a good place to get something different aside from your usual espresso drinks. Not a fan of the lighting but that's just me.

This is such a cute place to go have a very good coffee and bite to eat. It was a fun surprise! We…read morewill be going again soon!

Very nice location for me to grab some extra brew. I usually keep it simple but this place has…read moreenough options to satisfy just about anybody. I recommend giving it a try. I really like stopping in after 9am when its not as busy. Drive through option also keeps it coinvent.

This place is in a church basement but don't hold that against them. Friendly and bright and the…read moreespresso machine is genuine, not automated. Pretty limited menu though.

I went into Labyrinth Coffee with some friends and I would have never known about its existence…read moreuntil today. The location is sort of hidden in the church that its in, but when you go in, you wouldn't have expected a cafe inside. The place had nice natural lighting and there were a lot of wall plants everywhere. There was a lot of seating and some creative ones such as having church pews at a table. We went in the morning and it was not at all busy. A lot of campus students usually come in and order takeout from what I've seen. The coffee options were great and the price is comparable to Morning Bell in Ames Town. They have a system of using reusable cups and an option for if you buy their reusable cup, you can get discounted coffee. What a great deal! The service was good and the coffee was quick. they made latte art in our coffee and I always appreciate that. I got a honey latte and the sweetness ratio was perfect, and the drink itself was smooth. Overall, come check this place out if you ever get the chance to.

Great local coffee shop. Service was good and fast and the coffee was great! Will definitely stop…read moreby again if I am in the area.

Poorest americano I've ever had. No crema, no body. The barista explained to me that an americano…read moreis water and espresso as though I was unfamiliar with what an americano was. I asked for it to be replaced by with a drip coffee (also poor quality). The manager, initially polite, asked me if there was a problem. I told him what I thought of the americano. He said, "I don't want to hear it."

For starters, the staff is great! They were patient and extremely kind. They all had smiles on…read moretheir faces and were quite happy :) They're all very fast, but very efficient. Our food was delicious!!! The portion sizes for the price is perfect and the ingredients are FRESH! Everything tasted wonderful and it wasn't too much. We also got a smoothie, which was SO GOOD! It was very well blended and somehow stayed blended? Lol. Other places tend to half a** blend things and they wind up separating, but that was not the case here thankfully. It was also packed with flavor. They even have kid friendly options on the menu, too. Inside is more on the "intimate" side. It's small, but not cramped. The decor is upbeat and it's delightfully bright. It was a bit "noisy", but they blend smoothies, so ‍ lol. We didn't mind because it wasn't too loud; we still had a normal level of conversation without having to yell. I'd say it was an average noise level; not too loud and definitely not irritating. Overall, this is definitely a fantastic lunch spot! We will be going back to try more of their menu :)

I usually have great experiences at this location, but at the latest I was disappointed. I spent…read more$15 on a full meal, and every ingredient fell short of the regular proportion. I received a couple spoonfuls of corn, a paper-thin quesadilla, and my salsa was missing. I know working food service is difficult, but at the end of the day people are paying for food and you are providing it. Please train your workers better. :)