The biscuits and gravy were so watered down it was inedible. The sausage was so fine it couldn't be…read moretasted. Thankfully they refunded the meal, but it was still so disappointing. We weren't asked what was wrong, which tells me they know. And you can't order crispy bacon. It's pre-cooked and kept under a warmer and you get what you get.

Amid a busy grocery store is a solid restaurant with good food options and a vast menu. I was…read morepleasantly surprised by the Hy-Vee Market Cafe and thanked a staff member for her recruiting the day before. We visited mid-Sunday morning and elected to try the breakfast options. I enjoyed my combination of French Toast, bacon, sausage, and scrambled eggs. They were all tasty and prepared well. Drink options were plentiful, and I decided to get their fountain drink. Nothing is memorable about the seating or the atmosphere, but it works if you're shopping or need a quick bite.

The breakfast burrito and lemon blueberry granola yogurt were delicious. Coffee was great, service…read morewas excellent. It has a fun, vintage eclectic vibe.

If you love yourself, this is what you're going to do: you're going to go to The Dot on a…read moreWednesday, Thursday, or Friday. The menu changes depending on weekend/weekday status. You're going to order the broccoli reuben (not available on weekends). You're going to leave a changed person. The Dot is cozy! When my parents visited me up here, they requested multiple Dot trips. It's really that good. For some historical context for the curious, The Dot moved into the building formerly occupied by Daytime Diner. Daytime was one of my favorite places in Ames, but their pipes burst during the intense blizzard we had back in January of 2024. You can still see one of their stickers in the doorframe of the leopard bathroom. They reopened much later with weird hours and a flipped ordering system, and they were unable to stay afloat. I was devastated. But, The Dot has moved in to surpass what Daytime was able to achieve. Ames continues to have innovative and exciting food options!

I got to go food from the HyVee Market Grill tonight and it was sooo good! I've had a few meals…read morefrom here over the last few months and it's always good, or 98% of the time it is. It was fish Friday and we got the meal for $5(a great deal!) while the fish was good, they failed to give us tartar sauce (and utensils). I dipped my fish in the Cole slaw sauce. Omdog!!! It's been a LONG time since I had their coleslaw. And it's nearly identical to my mom's(master chef). I'd have to give west HyVee Market Grill as the BEST coleslaw in Ames. Even better than KFC. Lot parking. Friendly staff. CyHawkApproved.

They have a great Cobb salad that is reasonably priced and very healthy. It's my go to when I need…read moremy salad fix.

Very good dinner,We like the food and the service is great. They have one of the best patty melts…read moreI've had. I give it 5 stars.

Who doesn't love a small town diner? It appears this place has been here a long time. The plexi…read moreprotection still hangs in place between the booths. The chairs have all but given up on the patting for your backside. You come in a double door and walk right past the kitchen. I actually like this cause you can see all the hard work going on. One gentleman is working the kitchen as another gets us seated. The menu is full of fine options. It is early in the day so the breakfast is what I am after. I go for the Mexican skillet and the waiter gives me the heads up it's spicy. My husband orders the chicken fried steak. Side of pancakes. You better be hungry cause the portions are no joke. Food took the appropriate time considering one cook for our four top. The restaurant that was quiet started to pick up. You can tell most were loyal locals by the cut chat with the waiter and cook when they came in. My skillet was hot and I enjoyed our. My husband stole me my side of pancakes and ate his big meal too. Good overall experience. I love small town places like this.

Awesome place that really surprised. Clearly a farm to table concept with a varied but overwhelming…read moremenu. Came in on a weeknight with coworkers and received good service and fantastic food. Nice drink menu (I enjoyed their take on the old fashioned) with cocktails and a nice craft beer selection. Everyone loved their food, from the barley soup to the ravioli, burger, Brussels salad, and the salmon I got. Hidden gem perhaps was their incredible dessert selection. The cherry tart was a pleasant surprise and the salted caramel chocolate cake will def fix a choc craving. Would gladly come back.

Since Dad's now a bit more mobility challenged (at 97), I've taken him to Provisions Lot F for…read moredinner during my last 3 visits to Ames. The booths are large, the aisles are wide, and the bathroom is very accessible. He "complains" about the prices, but we both agree how much we like the menu, the service, and atmosphere. Actually, I came by myself the other night and sat at the bar as the restaurant seating was pretty much full. And despite a solid menu, I'm a creature of habit and chose what I "always do (with a glass of white wine). SOUP + SALAD + BREAD cup of soup (my choice: Salmon Chowder), house salad, warm multigrain roll, whipped cottage cheese dip Delicious, relatively healthy, and just the right amount of food. And I don't forget to pick up one of their wonderful baked goods on the way out.

Fresh food, beautiful salads artfully prepared. I've been eating here for about 4 years now and I…read morehave never been disappointed! The chef is a great chef and he makes the most delicious meals. I never get the sense that the food is pre- manufactured. They prepare a new entree ( chef's design) almost nightly. Some really good selections! The soups are original and change frequently. This is a great place for adults to enjoy a quiet dinner. Lovely relaxing bar adjoining the dining room. The historic hotel is wonderfully decorated and maintained!! Amazing artwork and surroundings wherever you go in this restaurant and hotel You will never be disappointed by the grand design, architecture, the staff and the food. I highly recommend. Food is reasonably priced Lunch and breakfast available too Dining room closes after brunch on Sunday.

Always a great place for traditional American fare. Don't expect escargot, but good comfort food…read moreis plentiful. Their holiday buffets are very well done and well attended. Come for the hotel rooms . . . stay for the drinks in the bar !! Bowl . . . downstairs , . . but only after the cocktails so as offset the curves of the lanes.

Had dinner here on a Tuesday evening while in town for a conference. I partnered up with another…read moreconference attendee and we came here for dinner. The menu had a diversity of options with both bistro and full size options. We both settled on the Main St. chicken dish on recommendation from the waitress along with swapping the rice for mashed potatoes. Great suggestion. My conference mate asked to have her mushrooms removed and I asked to have the tomatoes removed. Although we both ordered the same meal, the presentation looked different for each of us and hit the spot for our tastebuds. Mine seemed more like a chicken marsala while hers was a tomato sauce. Either way we both enjoyed our meals. We both also had dessert - I had the delicious chocolate cake with raspberry sauce. Honestly there was too much sauce but the cake was still delicious! My conference mate had the peanut pie and it was divine - imagine a Reese cup with an Oreo crust. If I'm ever back in Ames this will definitely be on my return list!!

Came here on company dinner and we had a great time. Food was decent and I enjoyed my carbonara,…read morehuge portion. The French onion soup was just ok but everyone enjoyed the peanut butter pie. Very good ambiance for group dining and the service was great.

3/9/26 6:15 p.m…read more Dine-in Food: Our order was - Mushroom appetizer, Cheeseballs appetizer, Garlic Citrus Shrimp, Fish Sandwich w/fries & mayo, BBQ Swiss Burger, and a kids menu Mac & Cheese. Everything was delicious! Yes, the fries may be the frozen kind, but I feel like a lot of places use premade fries like that; it didn't take away from how good everything was. The Mushroom appetizer is SO good! Savory, crunchy, and cooked to perfection. Their ranch is also really yummy; it's the good ranch ;) The size of the mushrooms was surprising as well. Most places use small, white mushroom caps for their deep-fried mushrooms, but these were slices of large portobellos (I think lol). We also really enjoyed the cheeseballs. They were crispy with the perfect melted cheesy inside. The shrimp was plump, full of flavor, they were much bigger than I was expecting, and there were a lot more of them as well. Not to mention the vegetables that came with it (there is a lot more under the toast in the photo) were really good! My husband really enjoyed the BBQ Swiss burger. Our daughter tried a bite as well and said she should've ordered that instead of Mac & Cheese lol. The burger was juicy and had great flavor. My daughter loves Mac & Cheese, so of course she devoured her serving lol. The Fish Sandwich was big, cooked perfectly, not overly greasy, and very filling. Service: As we arrived, there was a sign out front that said "Please seat yourselves", so we did. We were greeted with smiles as we walked in and were brought menus pretty quickly. We were served in a timely manner and everyone we interacted with was pleasant and easy to talk to. They were really welcoming and made us feel comfortable while we were dining, even engaging in small conversations instead of the normal quick dash by that other places tend to do. I had asked about the seasoning on the veggies (because it's absolutely delicious) and they gave me a whole bottle of it to take home! I was shocked and incredibly thankful for their generosity! As we were checking out, they even offered my daughter a ring pop, since we had forgotten to order dessert :) They're incredibly nice and seem to really care about their customers. Ambiance: As you walk in, it smells fantastic! It's quite casual and welcoming. You feel comfortable, which is always a great feeling while you're out enjoying a meal. There is a TV, but it was off, which, in my opinion, was kind of refreshing lol. Overall, the noise level wasn't very high. It was just low, casual conversational chatter throughout the restaurant with the occasional kitchen sounds. The decor isn't overdone; it's homey feeling, which adds to the relaxed nature of the place. All in all, we will definitely be dining here again! We really enjoyed our experience and can't wait to try more menu items :)

The food was ok. The mushrooms are fantastic. The service is rude. She walked away several times…read moretook a long time to bring water did not ask about coffee or soda . She walked away from several customers mid sentence. Won't probably be back. There are to many to choose from with great food and great service. And better prices . I saw one family get up and leave after she went to their table .