Pizza Pit Extreme is more than pizza, it's comfort food. I frequent many pizza joints in Ames and…read moreI have several favorites but Pizza Pit is the best. It's the sauce and cheese along with tasty toppings that really make the difference. Pizza Pit Extreme is a staple of campus town and the Ames scene. I can't tell you how many Meeker Elementary school fund raisers I attended only to find the owner severing a mountain of pizzas to hungry kids and parents. Tireless in his support of the Ames Schools. But it's the pizza that brings me back. It's comfort food!

Ordered delivery while we were in town for a football game. The website was easy to use to order, I…read moreeven realized I forgot something and when I called them to ask if they could add to my order they did it quick no questions asked. We ordered jalapeno poppers, cheese pizza, pepperoni pizza, pit sticks, and a black olive and green pepper beef pizza. Everything was really good! Perfect ratio of sauce, cheese and ingredients. It wasn't too greasy or floppy. Arrived hot. Would definitely order here again next time I am in town.

We go here often. Photos from 1/21/26. 6:15 p.m…read more Take-out Food: Our food is always delicious. Our orders are always correct, and the food is still hot by the time we get home. They're quite consistent as well, making sure the wings are done the same way almost every single time. Every now and then, the fries are a little different, but nothing to complain about in my opinion. We tend to opt for the boneless wings, and they're typically really juicy. Also, the cheese fries are absolutely delicious! Their ranch is by far the best out there as well. Service: Our order is almost always ready quickly; sometimes by the time we arrive even, and we only live about ten minutes away. We order online, and they have gotten it right every time. The staff tends to be a little...cold? For lack of a better term. They aren't mean, but you're also not greeted with a smile when you walk in. Ambiance: It's a pretty typical sports-centered restaurant. Not too many decorations or intimate seating styles. They do keep it clean, which is a huge plus. The overall noise level varies, but it never seems to be obnoxiously loud.

First time at any Wingstop and it did not disappoint! This location was clean, the staff was…read morefriendly and helpful and the food was phenomenal! Fresh, cooked perfectly and delicious! The wings are meaty and juicy and flavorful!! Husband and I used to go to BuffaloWild Wings but the quality has gone down hill. We will absolutely be returning to Wingstop in Ames

Great spot for big groups. Nice craft beer list and yummy food. The burgers are just OK but…read moreeverything else I've had is good!

While on business in the area, my travelling companion and I went for a beer and a burger at…read moreBoulder Tap House. This is a nice place with a good vibe. We each selected a beer and ordered the Western Burger, which is a six-ounce patty. He added fries and I had some good slaw. We agreed, the burgers were OK, not great. To start with they use beef that is too lean. The burgers were on the dry side. The main issue is that they are not seasoned and have no grill crust. You know they are beef because you can see it and the texture says beef, but beyond that they really have no flavor. This was a "just OK" experience for both of us. We will have to keep looking for a great burger in Ames. These were not remarkable.

I went there for lunch today at around 1:00. I waited at "wait to be seated sign" for ten minutes,…read moreI was not seated during this time or even greeted. Left to get lunch somewhere else.

Wow, if it weren't for Alecia the bar tender I probably would not come back. Our server barely…read morechecked on us and we would have ordered more drinks...No wine available ( again...you need to have what is on the menu) The manager was not much better! 5 stars for Alecia!!

I just got an order delivered to my home a couple days ago. I haven't done delivery in years. They…read moredelivered exactly how I asked them to. I got the stuffed crust medium(it only comes in medium) Italian sausage and steak pizza with Alfredo sauce, garlic Parmesan bone in wings and Philadelphia steak sandwich. All were VERY good. The wings here are definitely better than the ones I got at WingStop. Messy, but so are most wings you get at any establishment. Prices are typical for pizza places. The cheese on pizza crust was hot and still gooey. I don't remember if they had a cheese pull, as I was really hungry that night. MarcyDiner'sTantrumScale 5/5- NoScreamingKids. CyHawkApproved.

The Gm talks to customers condescendingly and when I requested for them to ad a little extra butter…read moreon my bread bites he told me he won't do it I offered to pay more but still he refused this is crazy

I stopped in to order wings to go over a year ago now. The woman helping me seemed nice. She said…read morethat if you dine in, they'll bring you any sauce you want to try before you commit to placing your order. Seems nice. The wings were BIG. Like as in too big. They were the Arnold Schwarzenegger's of the wing world. Problem is they were tough and hard to chew. I'll stick with regular chickens. I'll never go there for wings again, but their cod sandwich looks amazing on their website. I'm gonna check that out sometime.

These guys can't get an order right. The last two times I ordered via DoorDash they've messed up…read morethe orders in a large way. Where is the quality control?

Wingz On Wheelz is located in the Advanced Auto Parts parking lot…read more I've been wanting to check this truck out FOREVER, but I wasn't sure if it could live up to the hype I'd heard from others. Spoiler... It sure did. I wandered down University Ave to MLK, through the construction in the Drake area, and the truck was easy to spot. I got there at about 620ish PM. There's ample parking in the lot of the auto parts store. A small crowd had built up. Some people were waiting to order...some were just waiting for their food. Social distancing was being observed for the most part. 50 cent wing Wednesdays. I'm not a big fan of a standard buffalo sauce so I really like that they have a lot of different options to choose from. Some spicy some not. Hopefully you can see the list by zooming in on the picture of the menu board. I ordered 10 garlic parmesan and 10 Cajun wings, but I didn't stop there. I had to try the shrimp and catfish too... I don't even want to talk about cost... I spent too much, but I have lunch for tomorrow. The ordering process went smoothly. I had a bit of a wait, but even though I wasn't the only one standing they kept me updated from the window and apologized for the wait when my number was called. Stellar customer service from a very busy truck. The wings were cooked perfectly. Not dry and not undercooked. The sauces and seasoning was nicely done. I like it when the taste of the chicken is complimented and not overpowered. They are a little on the small side, but if I recall correctly they are... Ahhhh... I forget the fancy word. No hormones. They're better for you and the all naturally raised wings tend to be a little smaller. It's all good. The catfish was excellent. Once again cooked perfectly. The breading had a great texture and taste. The fillet broke away easily to expose the white flesh. You could tell it was catfish, but it wasn't a strong catfish taste. I grew up eating bullheads and channel cats. It's something I love. A comfort food for me. I really enjoyed this menu item. These would be perfect for a po'boy. That being said... The shrimp. These are legit. To put anything on these, outside of just popping them in your mouth with the seasoned breading, would be a crime. I can honestly say as far as fried breaded shrimp these may be the best fried shrimp I've ever had. The breading isn't thick, and the shrimp are really nice sized. They hit a perfect balance. This truck has moved into my top three local trucks from the jump. Obviously popular from it's crowd, a good staff, and excellent food. I wish I wouldn't have waited so long to give them a try... I'll definitely be a return customer. Don't take my word for it though... Go check them out.

Well, you know this girl is always all about supporting Black business. I had high hopes for this…read morefabulous truck with beautiful food photos. I visited on a Saturday drive into Des Moines. The food came out in a reasonable amount of time and was fresh and hot. The portions were pretty great and it looked good, but it just didn't taste that spectacular. I had higher expectations for a Black owned food truck serving in a diverse area in Des Moines. The food was cooked perfectly, but it wasn't seasoned well enough. There wasn't much flavor and pizzazz to it. If you care more about crunch then flavor, hit them up. They had a steady stream of business and people seem to like it. Sadly, it just didn't do it for me.

Thao and Kara welcomed us to our first visit to the Smoking Goat Pub like we were family. We…read morestumbled upon this place through a different channel, and decided to give it a try. We are so glad we did. The atmosphere is a dicey but very clean and the vibe looks like a great time. It was a quiet afternoon but the ladies went out of their way to make us feel like we belonged. This visit was only for a couple of cocktails but we saw some food come from the kitchen and it looked on point! Kara made a tasty treat and shared it with some of at the bar and that sealed the deal! We will be back in to give it a shot. I will update my review on the food after that! See you soon!

Stopped in for lunch, had the (really good) house specialty burger. The service was excellent and…read morethe staff was friendly. Didn't get to sample any of their beers but the selection was definitely appealing.

It's been awhile since I've been to this place, but the repeated ads for their "melt" looked good…read moreand at a decent price, so I decided today was the day to try it. I downloaded the app and ordered. The heavily Parmesan-garlic smells filled my car on the way home, but I waited. I got the chicken bacon Parmesan (see pic) and the first two bites are really good! Friendly staff. Lot parking. Good price. Marcy'sDinerTantrumScale 5/5- NoScreamingKids. Definitely CyHawkApproved(but I just gave him the chicken from it). I will be getting these again. I hope they keep it in the menu. You need to go grab one! HappyHolidays!

Amber Snyder the "boss lady" as her shirt said was calling a customer names when we went in. Very…read moreunappealing. She was screaming Karen and swearing while the customer just stood there, she seemed more like a "Karen" then them though I did miss the very beginning. She then was extremely rude about picking up, the pizza was wrong and cold, she told me that I could take it or leave it but she doesn't do refunds. Worst pizza experience in a while, if that's what Pizza Hut recommends as the leader I can't imagine it's going to get better either.

Good service and food. Reasonable prices and serving size…read more Very nice restaurant and attentive staff.

To start out... I'm not a local, I come to Ames once a month for work and love to try new bars and…read morerestaurants.. Figured I'd give this place a try! The feel and ambiance... mixed with a touch of nostalgic. Upon entering you are greeted with tables and chairs inches from the door. We thought that we entered from the side door. There was no host stand or sign stating that you should order in the back at the kitchen. We were confused. During our meal the radio was playing, and not nice music but a crude talk show that happened to be talking about someone getting a Brazilian wax... You'd think the place could pay for Spotify or music without ads... The booths were a tad old and crusty - But I suppose that's where the nostalgia comes in. The food... much to be desired. It was all cheap just okay. Everything lacked flavor. Nothing to write home about. The salads were massive and a great bargain. The cheese bread was disappointing, it was just melted cheese on a sub bun with store bought sauce. For a location called sauce and dough company. This was expected to be a highlight, but ended up being something that could easily be made at home. The pizza was decent, but confusing at best. For someone's first time, I'd expect there to be signs or mentions that the honey should go on the crust... I only found that out after once I read reviews. The crust was dry and lacked flavor without the honey or other seasoning... Am I the only one that thinks that you should not need honey to make pizza palatable. Also, if you add honey you add 70 cals each tablespoon. I know I didn't come to eat healthy but also... Everyone is right, so many toppings and cheese. But again, lacks flavor. The prices... very reasonable. We got two large salads, two beers, an app and a large pizza for $50. Very reasonable. Overall, I won't be back but am glad I at least tried an Ames staple.