The worst campus cafe I have ever been to. The cheapest menu option is the $15 gyro which I expected to be a platter of gyros or a very large one at the price point. I must have laughed when my food arrived. It was a single gyro maybe 4 inches in diameter sided with a small handful of wedge-cut fries, far less food than to be expected for this price. Service was fine, quality was fine, nothing was wrong with any of the quality. It is just shocking to see so little for such a high price. read more

Delicious freshly prepared food, promptly and pleasantly served. Good portion size and reasonably priced too--loved the Brazilian specialties! Will go there again when we're next in Ames. read more

We were looking for a new restaurant to try that had vegetarian options. This did not disappoint! The food was delicious, no wait, we will be back. Not sure what the wait would be like once ISU starts. read more

The food was delicious the, environment calm and friendly. The service was straightforward and didn't seem to waste any time. Overall was a nice experience but felt a little cramped. Would recommend. read more

Customer service was outstanding, food choice between my wife's order and mine was pretty good! I would recommend Cafe Beaudelaire for food and drinks. It was our first time in Ames and lovely surprise to see this quaint place have a nice bar set up as well. read more

Love the menu. A little loud . Service is very good . A nice place to take your guests!

Super disappointed with Cafe B today. We always make a point to eat here while in Ames. It typically doesn't disappoint. Unfortunately, today it's taken over an hour for our lunch to be served. While our waiter was incredibly nice, we had to request our food to go. A table that came in 30 minutes after us, got their food before us. read more

They gave me the wrong damn order, it what peas on it, no one likes peas. Buddy if I would've asked for peas I would've said something. Other than that, they couldn't figure out the tv, idk bad. read more

I can't believe I haven't written a review of this place yet! So, it's popular among the many hipsters....bleh, but the food is really delicious. I love the yucca fries in particular. The Beaudelaire burger rocks, though the service there can be iffy and it gets super packed in the evenings and lunch hour. read more

I have only been here one time but I will definitely be going back as it was easily the best burger I have had in Ames and one of the best I have had period. It is a fairly small place and feels more like a bar but it is a pretty nice atmosphere. It is on the more expensive side for just a burger and a small portion of fries but it is worth it for sure! This place is a must if you are looking for an awesome burger in Ames! read more

Cafe B is great but their quantity/price point is a little off. $6 yucca fries and there are about 10 fries... That's $0.60 per fry... I love the fries but price is a bit high. Spicy bloody Mary was delicious. And their long islands are good. Drink price, on point, food price is high. read more

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This place hit the spot. Came for takeout and got the Bauru sandwich with chicken. It was like a chicken pot pie in a sandwich...loved the wheat bread it was on too. Also got a side of the yucca fries which were sooo good. They were recommended and I was not let down. They are a little different than fries, hard to explain- give them a shot for yourself and you won't be disappointed. Can't wait to try more of the menu! read more

Cafe Beaudelaire - Chicken Bauru - Brazilian Near Me - Ames, Iowa

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The burgers here are a MUST TRY! the ambience is amazing too!! I loved the cozy vibe of the place. Yucca fries are greaaaat. And my usually order is the Brazilian Burger here. read more

I like going to Cafe Beaudelaire in Campustown when most of the students have gone home for the summer. It makes the place a little less noisy and it makes getting a table there a little easier. It always seems to be packed during the school year. There's nothing fancy about the outside of this place but once you go inside it has a great atmosphere. They have live music on certain nights, typicall weekendss during the school year. I recommend the Brazilian Burger with Yucca fries. These are a nice Brazilian twist on American classics and are a mouthful of flavor. The Brazilian burger is messy to eat but has great flavor. Rather than just beef, this burger is made with beef and chorizo mixed with green pepper and onion, giving it a great spicy kick. It's topped with avocado, fried egg and the fries along with a zesty chimichurri sauce. VERY good. The also make a Cubano that's quite nice. I've never had their popular "Beirut" dish (grilled chicken on a pita with similar ingredients as the Brazilian burger) but I may try that next time. I've also had their empanadas, which I highly recommend. The staff has always been friendly and courteous. They're happy to answer questions about their food and make recommendations if asked. I enjoy Cafe Beaudelaire because they can take American classic dishes and put a Brazilian twist on them. Everything I've had there has been really good. I recommend it for sure! read more

We had heard about Cafe Beaudelaire through Trivia Night - "What Ames restaurant is up for top Iowa burger place?" So, of course we had to check it out! Definitely not what we expected, the atmosphere was more of a bar feel than a fancy dining establishment. However, we were impressed! My boyfriend and I split the Beaudelaire Baruru (Beef Patty and Ham) with a side of Yucca Fries. Neither of us had ever had peas on a burger but it was delicious! The Yucca Fries are served with garlic aioli. We are garlic lovers so we loved the potent, creamy, garlic taste. My boyfriend ordered a Psuedo Sue, an American Pale Ale. He thought it was refreshing and delicious! Bathroom is definitely not ADA accessible unless there's a bathroom on the main floor that I was unaware of. You have to walk down a flight of stairs to access the bathroom. read more

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Everything is so good! A great late night spot! Ordered the Brazilian Burger and Garlic Spaghetti. read more

Had pros and cons. This is my experience. Firstly, food was great. Drinks were tasty. Unique food you don't find at most restaurants. Some negatives; we sat outside and there were a lot of insects biting us. Because of this we ordered our food to go (we also had a schedule to keep). Food took almost 40 minutes to arrive on what didn't appear to be a busy day. My cocktail was also warm, which I've never had it that way before, but I don't think it was supposed to be that way. It was delicious Bathrooms were clean but tiny - just an issue of the age of the building I assume. This review isn't meant to turn you away from the business. I think there can be room for a great overall experience. This was just not one of them. Not a restaurant I'd bring my parents too, even though the food was great! Sorry if it sounds harsh. read more

This is a classic Ames spot! Great drinks, fun inside (and outside) atmosphere. Love the burgers and fries...the sauce on the side is KEY! They are lovely when it comes to service...and you will never get bored looking at all the statement pieces inside. A great place to meet friends, grab a long island with your hunny, or bring parents for their ISU visit. 10/10 recommend always! read more

Best place in Story county. Food, cocktails, good beer selection, the owner is HILARIOUS and very tentative. The food on the other hand CANNOT BE REPLICATED. Best food and worth every penny. This is a one of a kind hole in the wall that you don't want to miss out on. read more

The food was excellent. Unique Brazilian sandwiches. Fun decor. Clearly soccer fans!

Waited 15 minutes to even see a menu. Another 10 to even get water. Another 20 for one appetizer of fries. Another 40 for an entree, 2 of which were just another appetizer (empeñadas). The other was a veggie gyro which was just a reheated pita bread topped with literal canned chickpeas and microwaved veggies. Not good in any way imaginable. Very bummed after hearing good things, but will be skipping this place on all future Ames trips. read more

I want to curl up in a pile of Yucca Fries and live there forever. Cover me in garlic aioli, hand me an Iguana Wana and leave me be, because Cafe Beaudelaie is my happy place. read more

So... it's divey. There is no debating that fact. As soon as you walk in the door you get that dive bar vibe and your expectations might go to cheap beer and fun times but not necessarily good food. I showed up for lunch on a Monday and the first thing I did was visit the restroom. It is located down an old, dilapidated stairway and is small, and run down enough that it doesn't seem clean even if it actually is. Luckily the food is good. I ordered the Brazilian Burger. It had good seasoning and was tasty. read more

Cafe Beaudelaire - Brazilian Burger - Brazilian Near Me - Ames, Iowa

Yucca fries with aioli was amazing! Spanish burger really good. Even had a nice vegan option (iron veggie) read more

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Worst service I've experienced in my life. Took 30 minutes for the server to take our order, then 30 minutes for an appetizer, then an hour for the entree. This was at 2PM, so the place wasn't packed. Very disappointed, and it was even worse because there was no apology for the tardiness. Would not try the restaurant again. read more

The service is great and the burgers are delicious. Some of their vegetarian options are also wonderful. Highly recommend!

This Brasilian restaurant is one of the more popular hangout spots in Ames where people meet and congregate over food and drinks. The dive-like squared shaped interior encompasses a row of tables stacked next to the windows and a full bar with flags of many countries to render the feel of an international fare. Some people refer to their cuisine as "ethnic" and it's one of the few places that contribute to the nightlife that many consider lacking in Ames. Their menu consists of majority salads, burgers and sandwiches. My friends and I decided to share an order of Cheese Empanadas ($4) which included two fried empanadas with mozzarella, cheddar, muenster, and parmesan embedded. The overall texture and taste was okay for a dish that requires minimum preparation and execution. One of the empanadas had plenty of gooey cheeses but the other was a shell hollow in the middle. We complained it to the server and she responded with a shrug, vaguely apologized, and smiled. I expected a Brazilian meal so I ordered the Feijoada Simple ($11.95). Feijoada is Brasil's national dish but the server hardly knew how to pronounce the word. The dish came with black beans, basmati rice, sautéed onions, tomatoes, garlic, collard greens, grilled pork tenderloin, Portuguese sausage, farofa, salsa, and a hardboiled egg strangely served without the yolk. I asked for them to hold the bacon and they were very nice to add more rice to fill my plate to the brim. It turns out that the entire dish fell flat, bland, and without much flavor. The black beans lacked the deep smoky meaty aroma and the pork tenderloin turned out dry. All the ingredients were layered on top of each other but there wasn't anything in this dish that stood out to bring depth or string the flavors together. As the most expensive dish on the menu, portion was fabulous but the taste, price, and value were not. I'm usually swept away by a smokin' Feijoada and on this visit I didn't finish it. My friend has been having trouble getting into the bar because their manager would not honor her U.S. State Department issued green card as a valid ID. When we were dining she proceeded to show the servers her green card as a method to avoid future problems but the two servers looked confused and couldn't give her a definitive answer. It became apparent that they had questions about her country of origin rather than to use it as method to verify her drinking age. This is quite ironic given the ownership and pride in providing an international fare. One noticeable benefit is their free wifi but the drinking atmosphere does not make this place conducive for studying. Overall, the disparities between Cafe B and the places I've previously visited were vast for me to consider a higher rating. Interested diners looking for authentic Brasilian cuisine will be disappointed. read more

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Cafe Beaudelaire has been around since 1990, and as they call it, is "the Soul of Brasil in the Heart of Iowa." I've actually never tried Brazilian food before, and it was incredibly good! Apparently, Cafe Beaudelaire also has the best burgers in the state of Iowa. As someone who comes from the state with the best burgers in the nation (I'd like to think), of course I had to try their burgers to see how they compared with Texas'. Conclusion: different, certainly, but equally delicious! Perhaps it was the Brazilian flair, but the condiments, the avocado and the fried egg are definitely interesting additions to the burger that I'd like to see more in Texas burgers, where the focus is on the meat. read more

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Best place to view the World Cup in Ames. Past winner of Best Burger by the Iowa Cattle Producers. Also my favorite place to have a first date read more

Oh, Cafe B. What is there to say about this place that locals don't already know about? The Long Islands are very well known, the Brazilian burgers are great (first time I'd ever dipped my fries in paprika mayo), honestly this is just a great small restaurant. If you can find room, pull up a chair and relax cause you'll be in great company. read more

My husband and I had two drinks at our hotel bar then headed over to this place per a friend's recommendation. We each ordered a Long Island iced tea and I drank about half of it and remember nothing else. My husband said my eyes looked glazed over and I asked to leave, but when I stood up I couldn't walk. He got me back to the hotel and I threw up for quite a while then passed out. I woke up this morning with no memory of leaving the bar and feel absolutely awful. We sat at the bar and there was one only one guy to next to us and we never left our drinks unattended. It was very clear that someone put something in my drink and I was drugged. Please be careful if you go here and be aware of your surroundings. read more

Great food and atmosphere. Service was great and fast, but food was better. Have to keep entering characters or review won't get posted.

An Ames favorite that is not a force to be reckoned with. They're food is out of this world delicious! An awesome take on Brazilian food here in Iowa! Seating is limited with a few spots outside. Full bar and service is awesome! They have plenty of vegetarian options as well! Right on the corner of Welch and Lincoln Way so super walkable from campus! Did I mention their long island iced teas? Be warned-they're amazing and will hit you like a ton of bricks if you're not careful, ha! I love this place so much during college and post graduation. This one is for the books! read more

When I walked it, I wasn't sure that was the right place. There were only a few patrons, an the place looked more like a bar than a restaurant. Then I remembered that this is a college town, and most people were probably home preparing for classes Monday morning. I decided to stay and try their drink special of the day, a Bloody Mary with beer back. It was delicious, and had the right amount of spice. I asked the waitress what she suggested, and she said that the gyro is a favorite of most patrons. I decided to get the Brazilian burger instead. I got it spicy, and spicy it was. The flavors were fantastic. The combination of hot peppers with avocado and creamy cheese was perfect. Try this place, it won't disappoint you! read more

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Was sadly disappointed by Cafe Beaudelaire on my last visit. My family has enjoyed this establishment in the past but the food we were served was sorely below expectations-the service was above board but my Mom was nearly fuming over her order. I had the same result and I felt confused because we had talked it up to my wife but none of the food options delivered, it was worse than gas station sandwiches to be honest. read more

Always fantastic food and the atmosphere is unique. The Yucca Fries are a must for every single visit. More people need to go to Cafe B.

Fantastic food, service, and beverages! Highly recommend to anyone and everyone! The garlic spaghetti is a personal favorite.

I love their Spanish Burger! And the atmosphere inside of the restaurant with all of the decorations is so cool!

Really tasty food which was unexpected for a campus bar! The staff and bartender were awesome and attentive, despite being pretty crowded for a Wednesday afternoon. This was a great place I'd definitely go back and catch a soccer game read more

I asked my friend, where do all the kids go in Ames? He had this place in mind, and it's literally located next to the campus. Very easy to find. Since it's still winter in Ames at the time, there were mounds of snow and deep watered slush, so try to park as close as you can by the sidewalk. Otherwise find yourself holding yourself on the edge of the car and jump to a non slushy part. Walking in, it's a very dimly lit joint with lots of college students socializing amongst themselves. Seating is extremely limited, as this place is a small, yet comfortable joint. The only available seating was at the bar, which was adorned with currency from around the world stapled on any open spot on the bar. Apparently a patron knows the owner of the bar, and gave some money they have obtain from their travels is the story behind it. The menu itself is quite interested. They are laminated rectangular menus binded to a metal chrome ring. To best describe it, go into a hardware store and it's similar to paint/carpet/tile setup. It's fairly easy and has some interesting Brazilian appetizers and main course meals. One thing I found annoying was, that the menu wasn't clean and I got some random sticky residue on my hands. Hopefully they take note and wipe them down clean. I ordered a Spanish Burger and they happened to have a Boulevard Wheat, a local KC beer I enjoy. The Bartender who took our order was very nice and knowledgeable of the menu items. The time it took to get our food was in the normal range of 15-20 minutes. Plenty of time to catch up with my friends. Once we got our food, I was pleased how well plated the food was. The only thing I didn't really like was the Paprika that was on top of the bun. It makes it quite messy to eat when it's all over your hands. Overall, the burger itself was cooked perfectly and the meat was tender, juicy and very good. So if you're wanting a local favorite, and not the obvious chain places that surround Ames, give Cafe Beaudelaire a try. read more