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    West Street Deli

    4.3 (109 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Basic Combo Meal
    Hannah V.

    I came here several times in college, but came back for a quick stop before going to an ISU game. I got a sourdough sandwich with turkey and vegetables. Pretty good, the sourdough just wasn't my favorite so I'll probably go back to my regular wheat. Quick, friendly service as usual. Plenty of seating with booths or chair. This place has a vibe that makes it seem like it's been an Ames staple forever and has lots of cool artwork. Street parking is available with meters, or park in the back for free (off the side street).

    I ordered the Large Chicken Bacon Ranch on onion bread and it was amazing. The large sandwich was so huge I split it into two meals.
    Rose R.

    Absolutely fantastic place and a must for those living in Ames and those visiting. Fresh, quality sandwiches made to order that offers pickup. The generous helping of chicken is so juicy and flavorful, the bread deliciously freshly baked, and the toppings fresh and crisp. They offer a wide variety of options to cover everyone's preferences including vegetarian and gluten-free.

    West street wrap with chicken chili
    Tanner R.

    This unique deli is my favorite spot for a sandwich in Ames. You can either get a sandwich with combos they have come up with or you can create your own for a little less. I like to explore their combo sandwiches because they usually end up pretty tasty. Sides do not come with the sandwich, however, the sandwich itself will fill you up. I've tried the chili and Mac & cheese before, both are great additions to your meal. Be careful with the chili because when they say spicy they mean it. Customer service is great, you can add anything onto a combo sandwich at no extra charge and they will add a good amount of whatever you want. I have not had a bad experience here and neither have my friends. This is the place you come back to after you graduate and find yourself back in Ames.

    Reuben on the patio
    Shelby C.

    Still 5/5 but I had to give some love to my favorite Ames locals especially during COVID. Went here today and experienced the patio!!! Never sat outside before but today was beautiful! LOVE the patio, it was a perfect way to enjoy my delicious Reuben sandwich.

    Buffalo Chicken Sandwich and Mac and Cheese

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    i love their food, the have great options to choose from, and always have really good chilli

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    Vibrations Vegan Wellness Cafe

    Vibrations Vegan Wellness Cafe

    4.0
    (1 review)
    30.7 mi

    Well this is about 180 degrees from the review I put up yesterday (Leachmon Pit Stop BBQ). Some…read moremore great food though...! But going from BBQ to vegan...? Vegan food really isn't my thing, 95% of the time I'm carnivore, but here we go... Lol I've eaten a little bit of vegan food over my lifetime. Mostly Indian, but a bit more that is out of the box. Gyro style sandwiches done with plant based proteins, etc... Vibrations Vegan Wellness Cafe set up in our break room today and I had the chance to try their food. I was going to take the safe way out and order the burger and one of my co-workers offered me a bit of their "fish". Heart of palm in a corn meal breading with a homemade tartar sauce and Frank's hot sauce. I had a short conversation with Mo (the owner). Very personable. Today it was just a one person operation and I didn't want to take up too much of their time. I ended ordering the "fish." it came with a side of greens and mac n cheese. If I had to compare it to something it would be similar to a mild white fish where it takes on more the flavor of the seasoning and the sauces used with it. The seasoning was on point and I really enjoyed this! It had a similar shape and look to fish so it's not much of a stretch. The heart of palm's texture is more stringy than flakey, but not that different. The greens were very good. I'm not sure what they are seasoned with, but they had a bit of a kick... With all transparency it was the mac n cheese I was dreading... Every vegan cheese I've ever tried didn't melt right and it was just off. This was not. I'd put this up against the mac n cheese at a lot of BBQ joints and I don't think you could tell the difference. Once again...very good. I don't think I'll ever be vegan by choice, but I'll tell you what... If something in my life/health ever makes that choice for me... If I could have vegan food that tasted this this it wouldn't be much of an issue. The fish was an off menu item that I see they serve fairly often from their Facebook page. I'm glad they brought it with them today! Hopefully Mo is able to come back, I can place an order with them, or I can find them serving at other locations, and I can try a few more of their menu items. I'm not sure if they have a true physical brick and mortar. It looks like they might operate out of a truck. Check out their Facebook page for better details than I can probably provide. If you are interested in a vegan caterer definitely make sure you reach out to Vibrations Vegan Wellness Cafe! https://vibrations-vwc.my.canva.site/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095333986592&mibextid=LQQJ4d

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    Lettuce tacos.
    Lettuce tacos.
    Menu for 03/15/2024.
    Menu for 03/15/2024.
    Elevated mushroom philly and chips.

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    Elevated mushroom philly and chips.
    New World Kitchen

    New World Kitchen

    4.4
    (7 reviews)
    30.1 mi

    I learned of New World Kitchen when I saw one of their salads while shopping on Small Business…read moreSaturday and immediately started ordering weekly - I was hooked! Hubby is a carnivore who will only reluctantly and occasionally eat kale so appreciate that I can get a single serving (but generous) size salad. Had the rainbow kale salad last night and it was yummy! I look forward to seeing what the offerings will be each Tuesday and don't mind driving from WDM to pick up my order the following Monday. I've also enjoyed offerings from Cottagescapes Bakery (funny my husband will eat the scones!). Madeline is passionate about her business and appreciates her customers so I am happy to support another small business, especially one that prepares such good vegan food!

    I absolutely love New World Kitchen, and I'm not even vegan! It's super easy: order and pay on…read moretheir website Tuesday - Thursday then pick up in Sherman Hill the following Monday evening. Text when you arrive, and they bring it out to your car! I've been wanting to reduce meat consumption for some time but I'm hypoglycemic so I need a lot of protein. I didn't want to put the time and energy into making the kinds of meals that would be vegetarian (I'm also sensitive to dairy and soy) AND provide enough protein. New World Kitchen has been the perfect solution. The owner and her staff are super kind too! I love supporting local business, and I'm excited every week to pick up my food.

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    Sesame Peanut Chickpea Salad
    Sesame Peanut Chickpea Salad
    Spicy Ranch Salad
    Spicy Ranch Salad
    BBQ Bowl

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    BBQ Bowl
    Veggie Thumper

    Veggie Thumper

    4.9
    (19 reviews)
    27.1 mi

    I have been following Veggie Thumper on IG for some time and was SO EXCITED to see that the bus was…read moreout and about near my favorite ex-stepmother, so I made it a point to pop by the extremely small Waukee Farmer's market just to get my hands on some of this delicious food. Already stuffed from a late lunch, the fiancé and I split the fried chick'n sandwich with mac & cheese (with added hot sauce, of course) and our tastebuds were blown away. Not only was the flavor on point, but so was the texture. Not even exaggerating, idc if you're a meat loving omni, you need to try the food if you ever come across this bus. Definitely hope to find the bus again when I'm in town again next year. Thanks for making the extra trip worth it!

    Absolutely delicious vegan food! I have been wanting to try their stuff for awhile and got the…read morechance to at the vegan fest downtown. Their bus is impossible to miss. They're clearly well loved by the community too because the line was fairly long. But regardless the team was friendly and helpful! I ordered the frisco melt, which was so good I did not have the chance to take a picture of it. The sandwich is toasted and crispy and paired with their lentil patty. Which was so well seasoned, I almost forgot what I was eating wasn't meat. I also had the mango ginger lemonade, the perfect drink for a nice summer day! From what my friends told me, their nachos and tacos were just as good! So it's fair to assume everything on their menu is a winner and you can't go wrong with whatever you order. My only trouble is that I don't get to see this truck downtown as often as I want to! Can't wait to see them again in the future.

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    I found the bus!
    I found the bus!
    Vegan "meatloaf" potatoes and gravy
    Vegan "meatloaf" potatoes and gravy
    Cauliflower picatta

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    Cauliflower picatta
    Cinnaholic

    Cinnaholic

    5.0
    (5 reviews)
    21.6 mi

    This is a small national chain shop that serves gourmet cinnamon rolls. It is located in a large…read morestrip mall area in Ankeny. There is tons of parking available in the strip mall's parking lot that is in a reasonable walking distance. As I mentioned, these are gourmet cinnamon rolls, and gourmet does not come cheap. The shop is very clean. They have a decent size dining area with tables and chairs. There is also a lounge area with purple couches. You will find a fenced in patio area available to eat you treat at as well. The guy working the shop was friendly enough, but my interaction with him was limited. They have a bunch of signature and rotating/seasonal cinnamon rolls such as Strawberry Fields Roll, Berry Crumble Roll, Tropical Bliss Roll, Caramel Apple Pie Roll, and Campfire S'mores Roll. You can also get a traditional plain cinnamon roll. They also have soft serve, brownies, cookie dough, king cake and ice cream floats. I got a Snicker Salad. It was made while I waited and only took five minutes. I ordered it at night and ate it the following morning. It was still delicious. I really enjoyed it. It was tasty. I highly recommend checking this place out to satisfy your sweet tooth.

    Loooooove Cinnaholic and this new location! Visited on a Monday night and they were decently…read morepacked. Got my order in through the app and made an easy pick up. Customer service was extremely awesome for just me doing an online order. Very helpful and sweet. This location was big and very clean and beautiful. Cinnamon roll was hot and tasty. Loved every bite. I think I would prefer to come out here rather than downtown now. Excellent parking spaces and very clean and upscale. I hope this new location does very well and I look forward to coming here many more times to enjoy this wonderful vegan treat in Ankeny!

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    Seating area
    Seating area
    Cinnaholic
    Cinnaholic

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    West Street Deli - vegetarian - Updated July 2026

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