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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

The Easter Sunday brunch was phenomena! A much needed change from the serve yourself buffets…read more Having the food delivered to the table with an explanation from the server, was a hit with our seven guests. Food was excellent. We were impressed that there was not a limit to the amount of food a person wanted and it was brought to the table immediately. The only thing we would ask, is to have salt and pepper on the table. We will be back!

We went to the "tea party" in the sky but that was the stupidest thing ever. The tea was barely…read morewarm. The food sucked. I have been to way better tea parties! I will NEVER ever recommend this place! It was the biggest joke ever. It reminds me of the little girls tea party and not one for an actual adult

Stam's not only delivers on quality chocolates but their espresso is an absolute treat every time I…read morego in! It is made perfect every time. You can customize your purchase entirely or browse for fun new flavors, service is always timely & friendly. I will continue to go to Stam's as long as it is around. Looking forward to see what they've got for Valentine's Day treats this weekend!

Amazing!! They have delicious chocolate and housemade Gelato. The dark chocolate Gelato uses their…read moreown chocolate and it is good! Service was kind. Got a Pitta iced tea. Yum!! They offer hot and iced tea from all their looseleaf choices. Cozy place. Bonus--You can also get coffee creams from Amsterdam!!

My wife and I went out for dinner last night and had THE Cafe's special entre. It was a fish dish…read morefeaturing many varieties including red snapper, and shrimp. It was an Italian soup style with incredible flavor. I hope they offer it many times again, as we loved it!

I ordered coffee and a roll the other morning and was told I couldn't have a seat to sit and enjoy…read morethem. The girl behind the counter said, "we don't do seating for coffee service," although there were a few other customers thsre, seated, esting breakfast and drinking coffee. I won't be back.

humble donuts? more like pretentious donuts. I had an overall awful experience with their customer…read moreservice. the man running the company was sarcastic and something as I can only describe as white rich man funny. They open at ten, but the hours weren't posted clearly and the interaction with the guy behind the counter was awful. I would never run my business in this fashion. Also what bakery place doesn't open until 10? Not a good business model in the slightest. Lots of things we could improve on humble. I'm insanely disappointed

Super bummed out about this place. We wanted donuts not from a gas station, so we checked this…read moreplace out on our way out of town for the day. Super loud door chime when we came in, but literally no one was there. This place also housed a yogurt business, orange leaf. All of the yogurt fixings were clean and prepped and ready but looking at the donut fixings, it was messy and empty. We called out "hello" loudly and several times, but no answer. We could hear people talking in the back though. There was a space heater on behind the counter and someone's purse sitting on the back counter, so I know at least someone was there. We knocked on the counter and still nothing. So we left. No donuts for us!

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.

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.