Smooth and still amazing!!…read more During COVID19 review: Visited on a Saturday morning. No wait! Walked in with a mask and placed our coffee bean order. The owner had just finished roasting a fresh batch of coffee. Walking in the shop is still the same. The protocol that has been implemented has been masks for patrons. Owner doesn't wear a mask, he is the only one in the shop. Curbside is now available! Parking is plentiful so curbside is easy as parking by the door, a call to the shop, and in two seconds he's delivering the goods. Spent $16.50 for 1lb of Peru roast and $6.50 for 2 oz of Apricot Escape herbal tea. Great service and GREAT COFFEE!

It's a very serious coffee beanery, and Nate is super welcoming. I'm no coffee expert but it is…read moresure fun learning!

Golden sunrise, morning bright, A fragrant brew, my heart's delight. Dark and rich, a velvet…read morestream, A sip of warmth, a waking dream. Steam that rises, whispers low, A gentle hug, a steady glow. From bitter depths to sweetest trace, In coffee's depths, I find my grace. Whether strong or smooth, bold or mild, Each cup of joy, like nature's child. So pour another, let it flow, In coffee's arms, my spirit grows. PS: Matcha is great and so are their beans.

Cute place, friendly and quick service. Their coffee has a different flavor - wonder if it's the…read moremilk they use but does taste different. Not bad...just different!

This was another discovery at the Ankeny Farmers' Market and I am a raving fan. My partner has…read morebought from Iisha for years, but this was my first experience. The proprietor, Iisha Martin obviously loves what she does and is passionate about her coffees and the roasting process. We bought the Double Dark and it is amazing.

Got two cold brews to go and love them! Only one girl…read moreworking both the drive thru and inside, she was awesome. Bathrooms are clean, plenty of work space if you enjoy your coffee there, and some pastry options if you want food. A place for a quick, good coffee.

I was invited here recently, a first for me to any Friedrichs location and thoroughly was…read moreimpressed!! What a fun interior, it almost gave off steam punk vibes but more modern, and the menu was so vast! It was lovely having such a large display of teas, as my coffee date wasn't too thrilled to drink coffee and excited about being included. I had the cold brew with sweet cold foam and it was so delicious. I also got a double chocolate muffin and inhaled it within minutes. The drinks were out swiftly and the experience was so grand I will be visiting again!

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.

Came here one morning to work on some homework! Inside wasn't super busy, but they had a drive thru…read moreand seemed like it was poppin! I walked in and the vibe was similar to a Starbucks. Had good seating and some cushioned seating against the wall. I checked out their website before visiting so I was looking forward to grabbing a muffin, however their display case was empty so I wasn't sure if they had some in the back or aren't available at this location, but my introverted self was too shy to ask. I ordered an iced "Caramelized Almond Latte", it was okay, however I like my drinks more on the sweet side, so if I were to come back I would ask for some extra caramel or something. The coffee shop itself was clean but after a while I got a little chilly. Bathroom was nice and clean. Overall nice coffee shop and would recommend if you want something with a similar but calmer Starbucks vibe.

Dunn Brother's Coffee got 'er dunn. Nice location and shop…read more During COVID19 review: Visited on a Saturday morning. Upon entering there is no wait. Shop is cold and has an industrious feel. Ordering menu is large! Overwhelming. Food is served here. Glass case located next to payment area has traditional pastries. No plant based/vegan options. It looked as if there were no pastries. Visited a couple times already and it looked the same. Service was stiff. Nothing extraordinary. Was hoping service would be better the second time around. Ordered a medium oatmilk latte and large iced chai tea latte. But received a medium instead. Asked to have drink size corrected but they wanted to charge for the correction. Total came to $11.xx Upcharge on the oatmilk. I appreciate plant based milk options. Lots of open seating inside and outside. 2 employees were working and were masked. Every patron entering were masked. Masks are required to enter. Ok to drink w/o mask. Drink cooler needs to be handled by an employee. Noticed the in-house roaster. Roast is slightly smooth and made with good flavor. Recognized shop is a franchise. I might come back if I was in the neighborhood. I may recommend if I come back and try again, but I will have to be aware if better service is provided. Other than that, drinks were Dunn...but just ok.

The pistachio latte was delicious and the chocolate muffin was super yummy…read more I found the staff to be stressed, thus not warm and friendly. They were working diligently but could have used more help during the busy morning crowd.

On their website, Smokey Row promotes a shake served in a tin with a cherry and whipped cream…read more Clearly, I received none of this. They also apparently have a rewards program that the cashier bypassed without explanation. The employees at this location had an elitist attitude. Not welcoming, no direction either.