First time here and I was pleasantly surprised! I'm very picky with my coffee and this was really good! I also had a turkey club and that was really good as well! The homemade bun it was on was so yummy! My only recommendation would be that they clean better. We sat by a window and there was cob webs, bugs and dirt in the window right by our table along with a dead plant. read more

Really good coffee place. I took my son and he liked the cold coffee. Their scones are as good as a donut! The people working there were really nice and smiling read more

First trip and not this coffee store. Excellent wifi, outlets, and space to work. Coffee is fresh, 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. read more

Burgie's Coffee & Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ames, Iowa

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

Go here! Delish. Here's a review from a true coffee snob. I loath bland, watery, burnt flavored coffee. Which most coffee shops have in my opinion. Especially ones that sit within or next to a gas station. Today I was desperate, staying at a hotel that says it brews Starbucks but believe me it's not like the way it tastes in a regular brick & mortar Starbucks store, am I right? Anyway back to Burgie's. It smelled like legit expresso as I went in to just get a fountain drink and fillin up. I'm thinking, just try it maybe it'll be ok. So glad I did! It was better than Starbucks and way better than Scooters! In town to visit daughter at ISU we will come back. Served hot and not lukewarm and service was great too. Anyway, need a dark roast with a splash of half and half, go here! You'll drink the whole thing and want more. read more

Burgie's Coffee & Tea - a hand holding a cup of coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ames, Iowa

I can't really comment on the food here, other than it all looks and smells great. The 5 stars is for fast friendly service, and my most recent discovery, the Red Eye. It's a drip coffee with a shot of espresso. It's brilliant when a drip just isn't going to pry them eyelids open, but you don't want the heaviness of the milk in a latte. It's probably going to be my go to wherever I'm at now, love it! read more

Sadly, this place is probably on its last harrah. Great coffee, but they have downsized their cups yet again. $7 for very little coffee.

Love the drinks love the food etc. the vibe on stance is great! The issue I have with the Ames one is when you order at window they literally ask after every single item .. anything else!? They don't allow time to think, process or order: it would be nice if they said "take your time" or "what else can I get you" instead of "is that all" it feels like you want it to be all. read more

I've been coming to Ames to have my car serviced for years and saw this place but never came here because it's a coffee shop at a gas station and I had no idea how great it is. Now I'm regretting all the times I waited in the car service lobby waiting for my car when I could have been here. Nice ambiance, yummy breakfast food. I was a bad vegan and had a breakfast biscuit with only one vegan ingredient (spinach). The brewed coffee wasn't the best but I blame myself for ordering it as places like this I find it's safest to get espresso drinks. Will definitely return. read more

Burgie's Coffee & Tea - Country Grind breakfast sandwich. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ames, Iowa

got the avocado smash and have gotten it before. it never looked like this before. it was completely brown i just cant believe they would let it go out looking like this read more

Burgie's Coffee & Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ames, Iowa

Favorite breakfast spot EVER. A little pricey but the food is so good. Their breakfast sandwhiches and burritos are top-notch. I get the country grind and sub the ham for a sausage patty. The atmosphere is so cute but a little loud if you are hoping to study. 10/10 spot. read more

Burgie's Coffee & Tea - Country grind - sub ham for sausage - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ames, Iowa

Will not come to the South location ever again. Ordered an iced drink and it took them over 15 minutes to make it and give it to me. Asked why it took so long and was treated very rude by staff! Very sad had been going to this location for over 10 years. Not sure what is going on at this location but, have heard this from numerous people in the last few months! read more

I travel around the entire USA and find a shop in each city, sometimes 2 , and Burgie's is my recommendation for coffee in this area. I love a good coffee so I don't drink corporate poison like Starbucks or Dutch bros. This is a solid local shop that I recommend. I got the iced honey latte with light ice, and enjoyed it read more

Nice little coffee shop located inside a gas station however it's a separate section so you don't notice it. We had a coffee and muffin before heading out of town. Not bad coffee and reasonable prices. Seemed to be fairly popular based on the number of people we saw come and go while we were there. Definitely worth a try. read more

This is my favorite coffee shop in Ames. I'm so loyal to this place. More often than not, if you come in here you'll see me! I love to fill my class schedule with Burgies breaks and I love to meet my friends here. If I'm treating myself, which I normally am, I get an iced vanilla latte or a miel. My favorite food here is a Farmer's Burrito (no mayo for me), their raspberry white chocolate scones, or a Banana Chocolate Chip muffin (ask for them to heat it up!). The staff knows their regular customers by name so when I walk in I feel like I'm walking into a friends house. A perfect place to study, or meet friends. When it's nice out I like the large table by the drive through so I can get a tan AND sip on my latte. They expanded into the old credit union spot recently so now they have more seating! Come here and come hang with me! read more

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This coffee shop is a little out of the way of ISU campus and the main streets of Ames, but the coffee and community here are great. The baristas always make you feel like a regular and the coffee roasts are good. read more

SO YUM! ⁣ ⁣ We split the Country Grind homemade biscuit with smoked ham, pepper-encrusted bacon, local/free-range egg, spinach & chipotle aioli (sans cheese) AND the Southwest Burrito filled with pork sausage, roasted red pepper, hash, local/free-range egg & chipotle aioli (sans cheese). Both were perfection. ⁣ ⁣ And then there's the coffee... We got two different roasts & they were both so fresh, balanced, and nuanced. ⁣ ⁣ Great atmosphere (congrats on the expansion, guys!), and amazingly nice service. We will totally be back next time we're traveling thru Ames! ⁣ read more

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I got a chai the smallest size literally tiny it was $8 I was livid. the drink there were advertising! The lady next to had a hair on top of her muffin disgusting!! the south location. read more

Best quality coffee and amazing staff! Worth a visit if you are ever in the Ames area!

Burgie's. an iconic coffee shop in Ames. Burgie's is a small coffee shop in the back of a gas station that is frequented by college students and young adults alike. it is common to see several people with laptops, books or just sitting with their coffee. others may be meeting up with friends or even doing a bible study together. it is a comfortable environment full of friendly people always ready to have a conversation. the shop itself can get a bit noisy with the number of people chatting and hanging out so if you want to get some serious work done, bring headphones. this also lets people know that you aren't here to talk today. they are expanding so there is some temporary seating going on but it is unclear what will happen one the expansion is completed. the temporary seating is quite nice and feels more spacious than the main seating area. the gas station also renovated its bathrooms which are so freaking nice. they went for a modern look with grey floors and white subway tiled walls. on this visit, i ordered an eggnog latte [which is part of their seasonal flavors of course] and it is very very good! i would say i have high standards for an eggnog latte and this once meets them nicely. 10/10 would recommend. the only downside is the 16oz is not offered in a mug so i had to get a 12oz. if i remembered to bring my own vessel, i would have gone for the 16oz. it was served at the perfect drinking temperature so i was able to consume it immediately, which i love. if you find yourself there during the holiday season, get the nog! read more

Burgie's Coffee & Tea - eggnog latte! [i ruined the latte art by consuming before photographing but trust me it was very cute] - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ames, Iowa

I just had coffee - a cappuccino! They wanted to have more milk which you me is a "latte" not a "cappuccino"! Not sure why? I always go to Burgie when in Ames, IA! read more

Delicious quality coffee!!! I ordered the Golden Milk Latte and it was amazing! Such a wonderful combination of flavor with the espresso bean, turmeric, ginger and cinnamon. The staff here is absolutely delightful and fun! Cozy atmosphere. Will definitely return. read more

Burgie's Coffee & Tea - Golden Milk Latte (left) and Cappuccino (right) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ames, Iowa

Fun, comfortable place to hang out with friends, study, or grab a to-go drink. Very friendly baristas and relaxed atmosphere. I stop in regularly for an affogato or oat milk latte. Coziest place on earth during long Iowa winters but also the go-to spot for summer hangs! read more

Burgie's Coffee & Tea - Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ames, Iowa

Baristas are great at giving recommendations! I love the environment, usually I go to do homework and it's great! Their muffins are delicious and they have the best cinnamon rolls! If you're wanting to get a cinnamon roll I recommend getting there early as they run out fast! read more

Normally, I really enjoy this place. I don't know what has been going on here lately. Maybe too many locations have been built and quality is not being monitored as closely. My food has ended up burnt beyond being edible and the cortados just aren't what they used to be. I tried reaching out, but the quality no longer seems to be a concern. I hope this changes soon! read more

Burgie's Coffee & Tea - Cortado - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ames, Iowa

Farmer's burrito is pretty good! My eggs were pretty dry and burnt though, but the rest was good! My smoothie was pretty tasteless. Not sure if the quality of the food/drinks is worth the price. Service was pretty bad. No one was friendly. Probably will not return, also a very weird location read more

On a road trip passing through, stopped to get a vanilla iced oat milk latte and a breakfast burrito. I was really pleasantly surprised with how amazing both items were! The vanilla latte tasted like some well crafted coffee and had the perfect ratio of vanilla to latte, not too sweet. The breakfast burrito was very nice size, could maybe feed 2 if you aren't too hungry, it had all of the essentials a breakfast burrito should have. I have zero complaints here. I would love to come back next time I'm passing through! read more

Burgie's Coffee & Tea is one of my favorite places in Ames and has been for many, many years. Over the years they have continued to get better. Better at roasting their coffees and better at serving their customers. Fortunately for some of us in town there are two locations - the other being located near the enterance of Mary Greeley Medical Center. Whether there or at the original location on Airport Road, you really can't go wrong. My personal favorite here is their salted caramel latte. They do it just right. Some coffee places add too much salt to the drink and it really takes away from the flavor. Burgie's adds the right amount, which is just enough to set the caramel flavor apart. It really is a great drink. During the warmer months, I typically reach for one of their awesome jamocha shakes. This concoction will get you hooked (just don't ask about the calorie content, lol). It consists of ice cream, espresso, chocolate syrup and whipped cream and is just plain wonderful. Even if that doesn't trip your trigger, Burgie's has a lot of good drinks you would probably find to your liking. Finally, it's some of the employees that really bring you back. After a while they'll learn your name and some even memorize your drink and start prepping it when you walk in the door. Friendliness is the best word to describe the atmosphere here. Laid back, friendly and cozy. Even the business manager stops out and talks with you if they have time. I've always thought that being on the other side of a gas station/car wash/convenience store was an odd location, but people know about it and it works. I certainly hope people don't just show up for gas and not realize there's a credit union and one great coffee shop/cafe on the other side. If so, they're missing out! Thanks, Burgie's - you're among the best in our town! read more

Don't let the gas station location dissuade you. This is some amazing coffee and food! I love that they have oat milk and make their own syrups. My husband loves the farmers burrito. This is a local staple in Ames you have to visit when you pass through! read more

guys you need to come here the food and drinks are AMAZING it is so nice and cozy and the people who own it and work there are so nice! I definitely recommend this! read more

I got a matcha and sandwich to go and it took forever at the window. I get that times are tough with covid and they were probably having a busy day, but I sat there so long I wondered if I was at the wrong window (lol). Then they gave me the wrong drink, but were super polite and great problem solvers. I didn't enjoy the iced matcha that I got, but I didn't add any flavor, so that'll be a note for next time. read more

Love this place! I'm a Seattle coffee snob and was so glad that I was able to get some good coffee when visiting with my husband whose family lives a few blocks from the coffee shop. The coffee is bold and flavorful and the staff is friendly. Great ambiance as well with lots of seating but not noisy at all. I wish there was a coffee shop just like it in Seattle! read more

I love the atmosphere, the people there remember your name, and it feels just like home. Its become even more spacious as they have opened the other half of the shop! If You stop by go and get a jamocha shake! Definitely one of the key places to visit while you're in Ames. You will leave Ames always remembering Burgies. read more

Don't come here often but when I do the service food and coffee is good. This is a friendly place and although the drive through has a limited menu it is fast and friendly. Used to stop here on my way to pick up my grandson from school read more

We ordered online, the order would t go through little did we know. We stepped inside WITH OUR MASK ON, one step in the door, before they jumped all Of us to get out. We waited 30 minutes, still no food brought out, we step Inside again and ask and they start yelling at us. Sorry we will NEVER BE BACK! Way to treat your customers terribly. I was appalled at their customer Service to say the least. No thanks, don't treat humans like this. read more

I feel like this coffee shop does not get enough credit for what it deserves. Yes, it is connected to a convenient store and a bank, but it has one of the coziest atmosphere for coffee shops in Ames. It is far from campus, so I usually could get a table easily since there are not a lot of students coming to this place. Burgie's is like my escape place whenever I need a relaxing and quiet place to study, and other coffee shops are just full with people. They also have a good wifi connection, plenty of outlets, and good natural lighting which are very convenient to study or things done. The coffee itself is delicious. I have tried their lattes, regular coffee, even their blended Frappuccino-like items. Pastries and baked goods selection is decent. They also have lunches, mostly sandwich which are pretty good. For me, the highlight is the coffee and the atmosphere. P.S. They share the bathroom with the convenient store read more

I thought this placed seemed weird as it is inside a Conoco station and I think a bank is inside it but I have to give them props for creating a nice environment and having pretty good coffee. It is like the interior on Friends-minus the hipster people. :) Come on--it is funny and true. And even better---they have a drive thru!!! read more

Such a comfortable coffee shop that you would never guess is connected to s convenient store/gas station/Greater Iowa Credit Union. There is plenty of seating, comfortable couches and even a fire place. Drinks are all pretty good. Bonus..they have almond milk! read more

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Disclaimer - this review is entirely based on service & atmosphere. It's unfortunate this place is on the other side of a filthy smelly gas station. I stood in line for 10 minutes only to be told they were out of cold brew. It's a huge pet peeve when businesses don't take a few moments to throw up a "sold out" sign as to prevent customers from wasting their time. The barista proceeded to offer to pour hot coffee over ice for me. What??? Really??? A barista should understand the process of cold brewing coffee is a slightly more sophisticated process. read more

It's not the best coffee in the world, but it's location is convenient for the days I have to take highway 30 to work and I'm running late (I'm always running late). I've never had the food here, but it doesn't look like there are too many vegetarian options other than the baked goods. The experience with staff has been 50/50. Sometimes they are super perky and pleasant, other times they are quiet and just appear to be going through the motions. No one has ever been completely unpleasant, so that's a plus. One thing that perplexes me is that on several occasions, the person taking my money will ask if I have a punch card with them. I don't, so I say no. And that's the end of that. What do I have to do for a punch card?? I'm certainly there at least 2 times a week (I'm always running late) so it's not like you'd be wasting the paper. Anyway, I'll probably be back tomorrow morning (I'm always running late), so I'll see ya then, Burgie's staff. read more