Jeff&#x27;s Pizza Shop

For starters, the food is phenomenal! When we got our sandwiches, we were definitely not…read moreunderwhelmed. They were huge! We did get the large version, but we weren't expecting them to be so big lol. All of the ingredients were really fresh and full of flavor. The bread was perfect, too! Even the sandwich we got for our daughter was delicious; it was simple, but sue "inhaled" it lol. We also got the BbQ chicken chili which had great flavor, but it was more like a chili flavored soup. I dipped my leftover bread in it, so it worked out lol. When we ordered, we tried to do so online, but that was a pain. So, we called in and the customer service was excellent! The guy that took our order was very nice, patient, and informative, which was very appreciated since we had just had issues with the website lol. We ordered for pickup and our food was placed nicely in the bags and nothing was spilling or overflowing onto anything else. Overall, the inside of the restaurant was great, even though we didn't dine in. It looked quite clean and was pretty relaxing. Staff were really nice in person as well. 3*17*25

It was a dark and stormy afternoon…read more... I was wandering around Ames mid-day last week with a lot of time on my hands. At Lunch time, I didn't feel like a sit down waiter restaurant, nor did I want to go into HyVee and choose a pre-wrapped Sammy. So after a little Yelp searching, the West Street Deli came up. West Street Deli is just down the street from my Ames Barber (Troy) and just as close to Mother's Pub. The street is its own little business District, and feels far away from Lincoln Way. I ordered a Cajun Tuna Melt which was unlike any sandwich of this type that I had experienced. It was well prepared and was flavorful in many ways, including a little kick at the end. A beer would have gone well with this, but I stayed with water, while comfortably seated by a window within their dining room. A very pleasant experience and a for sure future visit.

Reuben Sandwich - add pickles - add red onion

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Downtown Deli

4.7(71 reviews)

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TLDR: classic sandwich shop…read more Fresh cut meats and cheeses make for excellent sandwiches at a wonderful value. I've been going here for decades and it's like putting on your favorite sweatshirt. If I worked in the area this would definitely be a lunch time staple!

The only time I don't like this place is when it's busy. I visit almost every time I am in Ames…read more Sandwiches are hand made to order, one by one, by the owner a guy who obviously appreciates the art of a good sandwich. Getting stuck in line behind a guy placing an order for the office is going to put a dent in your day. That said, my roasted turkey sandwich on rye was delish! Sweet and juicy turkey breast, sliced and piled high with my choice of cheese and fixings. Paired with a bag of chips and a "pop" from the soda fountain, it was a perfect lunch. Show up after 1:00 and you might find a shorter line. Just don't get stuck behind "that guy".

Downtown street view

Outside of building

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City of Ames mural

Potbelly

3.7(18 reviews)

0.1 mi

One of our favorite restaurants for a yummy, quick and warm sun sandwich. My wife and I love this…read moreplace and don't mind braving the campus traffic to eat it.

Decent food, was a calm day when I went in and the service was fast and quality. Ordered Oreo shake…read moreand broccoli cheddar soup. Both were great! No complaints.

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Great Harvest Bakery & Cafe

4.3(26 reviews)

1.7 mi

Okay this place was so good! It looks like a little hole in the wall from the outside but it is…read moreactually a decent sized place. Hours are 7am-2pm. They let the food speak for themselves. Most everything to drink is bottled except for coffee and free water. Everyone who works there is very knowledgeable about gluten allergies. I have a gluten and dairy allergy. I had a denver omelet without cheese. It is a shared kitchen but they specifically clean everything before making anything when someone tells them its a food allergy. If you call ahead they can make any of their baked goods gluten free. I did not because my family decided to try this on a whim but I was able to have gluten free toast, frosted sugar cookies, and a brown butter chocolate chip cookies. The toast was actually toasted and crunchy on the outside while soft in the middle. Will be eating here again.

Stumbled across this place while looking for breakfast. I have found my new favorite place in Ames…read more I'm amazed more people don't know it's here. I had a breakfast sandwich with ham, eggs, cheese and avocado on a savory biscuit. When I brought it back to work everyone was huddling around loving the glorious smell. It was amazing. I also came home with a scone the size of my head. It was wonderful!! I can't wait to try other flavors. We will be heading here again next week for our weekly management meeting as everyone is excited to try it for themselves. Casual environment and very good staff. This place has it all!

Now offering 3 gluten-x breads and multiple gluten-x cookie flavors.

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Pammel Grocery and Deli

4.6(94 reviews)

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10/28/25 1:00 p.m…read more Walk-in/Take Out Food: Our food was delicious! Everything was so full of flavor, and the portion sizes were great for the price. It all tasted so fresh, and the baklava was absolutely to die for! My husband was unsure as to which one he should get, so the gentleman working recommended the selection of baklava that we got. I am so glad that he did because all of it was phenomenal. Service: The service was great. I definitely feel as if they went above what would be considered basic service and were all incredibly friendly and pleasant to interact with. They were quick and efficient and definitely knew what they were talking about. Ambiance: Being a smaller international-type grocery store, it was really pleasant and comfortable to be in. The selection can be overwhelming, but not in a bad way. There is just so much to choose from, and I feel like every time you go in, you will find something new that you didn't see before. The selection of items they have is incredible. It's not overly noisy either, and it smells amazing as soon as you walk in.

I wanted to guve this place 5 stars but it falls short on communication. The store staff is amazing…read moreand very helpful but I was never told that they kitchen closes at 3 and when I came back for the food I was told the kitchen is closed and I couldn't get my food. I drove 1 hour 15 mins just to come to this place. Other than that items are well stocked and there are alot of options. The prices are fine, some are a little high and some are less than other places.

Chicken Shawarma + fries

Almond baklava, pistachio, baklava, and two others I cannot remember the name of unfortunately.

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Jersey Mike's Subs

2.9(19 reviews)

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I came in here to try the new Mike's Hot Italian. It's a sub with chopped meats grilled and then…read moremelty cheese applied. Omdog. So good. I get the rosemary parm bread for every sub I get(it definitely adds Italian flavor to any sub one gets). The flavors are bursting in this sandwich. I do not get the spicy topping that comes with the sandwich. I don't tolerate spice well. Friendly staff, clean place, lot parking. Average prices. Do remember that the meat here is freshly sliced and that makes for a better, fresher tasting sandwich. This place has been busy almost all the time. Get their app and save towards free subs. CyHawkApproved.

The employees here are very friendly and welcoming. My favorite sandwich is a number eleven because…read morethe salami is SO GOOD. Yes, nine dollars is a lot for a sandwich, but the bread is freshly made and the staff is so welcoming that I don't want to go anywhere else.

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Es Tas Bar and Grill

3.5(50 reviews)

0.1 mi

Our son was in Ames for hockey and we stopped in for food, drinks, and to watch the KU basketball…read more game. Typical college Saturday going on. Tacos were deep fried and actually really good and $1.75 Apple Pie shots. Good times!

I am once again back at this tremendous establishment- the staff per usual treats me like family…read moreand gives me a great sense that I belong here. Everything aspect of this bar and grill is perfect from the nice bouncer Nigel who treats me like a king to the beautiful bartenders that make me feel like the only man in the world. I love this place. sincerely, Louie DuPont

Unique tacos worth a try!

Fries

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Fish, steak, and pork tacos. You can choose soft shell or hard, I'd recommend the hard shell!

Cafe Beaudelaire

4.2(205 reviews)

0.1 mi

We stopped here for lunch when in Ames for a concert. It came recommended by a coworker and our…read morewhole group enjoyed our experience. Amongst our group we ordered the Long Island ice tea, nerds flavored Long Island ice tea, bloody marry and some martinis. We also ordered lunch and everyone seemed really pleased with their food. They were super busy but did a great job accommodating our group of 8. Glad we popped in during our time in Ames.

5 trips to Brazil were amazing so it was great to be at this bar for lunch and dinner. In Ames this…read moreis the # 1 place to be by far. Soccer. World Cup. Academia. Global travelers. Great staff. Feijoada is needed. I look forward to returning.

Beef Empanada

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Caipirinha

The Cafe

4.4(574 reviews)

1.8 mi

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.

Menu and lamp inside

Cobb salad

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Vegan Grain Bowl Salmon add

Stomping Grounds

3.7(162 reviews)

0.2 mi

I've driven by a few time and always see a crowd. I finally had time to stop and foot a try. I…read morenever found the right entrance but that was fine as the young waiter said you could pick up a chair and crash through the glass to find your way in if you wanted. Well I wanted but entered through the stage. I sat outside in the shade and it was very comfortable and surprisingly not that noisy with traffic, much to my delight. Weather was great! I had lovely service and although I was dressed haphazardly as I only brought winter cloths in tights and a shirt I picked up at a secondhand store as, surprise, it's hitting the high 70's today ! I ordered tomato bisque and a side of French bread. I asked for balsamic oil and was met with blank stares from the young man and his trainee but he was good and quickly asked for an explanation of what it was and after my disbelief that an Italian place didn't have it, I was served a little bowl(without oil) of a balsamic reduction. Well, that was alright for me and waited for hue bread and soup while I eavesdropped and a watch the college kids walk by. The tomato bisque with bread, olive oil, a mountain of garlic and a balsamic reduction soon was served and I did not go away hungry!! Lovely place!

My friend and I came here for brunch and were not disappointed. We sat on the patio and enjoyed the…read morenice weather. I had the gnocchi which was very tasty. The sauce is creamy and rich and I savored every bite. I also had a vanilla laté which came in a fun mug that seems hand crafted. My friend enjoyed the BLT and her matcha laté as well. Our waitress was very kind and attentive. Very sweet girl who is newer and doing a fantastic job. There were so many great things on the menu and will definitely come back and try another dish. The photos on Yelp seem to be for a previous business. Unfortunately I did not snap any photos while I was there but here is a few shots of the dinner menu.

Tomato bisque with bread, olive oil, a mountain of garlic, and a balsamic reduction.

Farrow Salad

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Ham & Gruyére croissant, and Berry Mascarpone crêpe

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Ray S.

7 years ago

The worst service ever , manager actually told me that if you don't like it to bad and don't eat here and hung up ....I went there we were the only people in store , The waitress took the drink order , then only brought one water for the group , we sat there over 25 minutes , watching the staff horseplay , eat food , drinks ect , I actually thought they took order but my spouse said we been here 30 min and nobody took order , we walked up to the counter a short blonde young girl with a nose said can I heap you , lol we said we are leaving , nobody helped us , she said okay goodbye in smart house response and went back to eating her pizza ....its gets better , I called in the next day and the manager and I talked , he said sorry but a 30 credit on my account , I actually said I really don't want to go back but I did try again , we order on 10/31/2019 at 7:30 pm , The family was hungry and I was at work so I ordered , At 830 my family called and said when is the pizza , I called in very rude lady Manager went off on me , I explained to her , she said I don't care , we have no records of the order and if you don't want to eat here don't , she aid I don't have time to waste on you and your bad experience , she said you were probably not smart enough and called the Kansas store , I tried to explain this is the 3rd time I had the worst experience and she said I don't care and hung up , I will never ever Go to Jeffs Pizza , I tried to call and talk to Jeff and they said he doesn't want bothered he travels a lot , they screen his calls ,,,,they don't want him to know they are running his business into the ground , it want be long much longer ,my far the worst read more

Joe R.

7 years ago

This restaurant is terrible. It starts with the abysmal service. I ordered bosco sticks online and was told they would be ready between 12:45-12:55 am. I went back up to the counter at 1:15am to ask about when the bosco sticks would be ready and received a very bad attitude. Everyone in the restaurant can tell the workers do not even try to act like they care about the customers. I'm speechless. It took another 10 minutes and I finally went up to the couNter again and received my food. The food was sitting on the shelf for 10+ minutes and I was not notified my food was ready. STAY AWAY FROM THIS RESTAURANT AT ALL COSTS. It's not worth your time and money to deal with these incompetent people. read more

Ben M.

14 years ago

Pretty average pizza, although they have some good deals and slices are good for lunch or late night after hitting the bars.

Gabrielle S.

Elite 22

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408

13 years ago

Smotherella sticks are a must. They are really good. Their pizza is pretty good too. Be warned, as it's pretty greasy.

Caitlin K.

11 years ago

My family and friends had pizza there and it was delicious!

Angela M.

15 years ago

Great pizza. Generally fast delivery. Good daily specials.

Brianne R.

15 years ago

Amazing! And not a bad prize. Awesome specials

David R.

17 years ago

My #1 Pizza Shop!!!!!!! TASTY pizza!!!!!!!!!!

Chelsea R.

11 years ago

pretty damn good.

Anna J.

12 years ago

Good pizza

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