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".

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.

4/6/26 6:15 p.m…read more Online Order for Pick-up Food: Each time we order, our food is delicious! I know the pictures that I took may not do them justice, but I can assure you, the sandwiches are always amazing. The quality and quantity of the ingredients on the sandwiches is great each time. All of the produce is fresh and has a nice crunch to it, and the meat has never seemed off in any way. Also, the bread that they use is really good in terms of being soft, but not mushy, and it doesn't overpower the inside of the sandwich ingredients. We got a side salad from them as well, and it was quite delicious. Service: Each time we go in, we are greeted politely, and we are able to get our order pretty quickly. There's never really a wait time, and the staff is always working really hard to ensure that everybody is served in a timely fashion. Ambiance: Inside is always kept very clean, and it is decently large. It's definitely good for medium-sized groups or a one-on-one dine-in experience. It also always smells amazing! The theme inside is very fitting, and it's quite nice to look at while you eat.

Huge difference! Get the app-they have some good deals. This place is usually just a bit more…read moreexpensive than other sub places. I had a coupon, so today got a sandwich, the loaded potato soup and some garlic bread to dunk into the soup. The steak with carmelized onions was ok. This is the first time I've gotten potato soup that was anything but loaded. There are potato chunks, some bacon and the taste of cheese in it and it's thick. After getting this soup maybe 5+ times over the years, this is the first time I've actually gotten the "loaded" part and it's really good. I think it depends on the workers. Mix it up and scoop from the bottom. My previous entries about this soup essentially said "where's the loaded part?" Staff was very friendly. Place was clean. And today, I'm glad I got the soup.

Great service. Employees were helpful and kind…read more Pizza was not to my taste--the cheese tasted buttery, there was not a lot of sauce on it, and the sauce that was on it was a bit sweet. I probably won't come back--I prefer my cheese a bit sharper and more sauce--but I hope people who like their pizza this way patronize them.

Renovated for a year to open a bar, and that cash cow of a bar they were hoping for closes at 10:00…read morepm. Complete joke. Has to be a tax write off so the owner can invite his friends over and drink in his bar. If that's not the case, the guy is scared of making money. I could go on and on about how this makes zero sense. Add a bar to the most well known spot for food after the bars in Ames, but don't sell alcohol to the people that hold this business together. And it's not like anyone is asking for beer at 2:00 am. We're talking an hour or two before that when students are leaving the bars early and grabbing a slice. Let us enjoy a beer with our pizza during that window. That's prime time for your actual customer base. Jeff's was perfect without the bar, but why add one if you're just not going to use it when it actually makes sense?

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.

I had to stay in Ames for an extended period due to a family member's medical issues, and knowing…read morethis epicenter of everything was walking distance from me for the ten days comforted me and proved incredibly helpful when situations consistently arose during my stay. From really good food options to snacks and drinks to toiletry needs, Kwik Star delivers, even on a holiday like Christmas. I'm grateful for their elite customer service and cleanliness.

I want to give a special shoutout to Amanda who works at Quick Star. She is always friendly and…read moresmiling every time I come in. On Monday at midnight, I had an issue at the station and Amanda went above and beyond to help me. This is not the first time I've seen her go out of her way to assist customers. She is truly an example of an outstanding employee. Thank you, Amanda!

I ordered a sandwich to be picked up at the time listed as their opening. When i arrived the door…read morewas locked and the inner gate was closed. They clearly had bread made. I could see everything. They had everything setup but refused to open their doors. I waited 30 minutes for one sandwich. This is the Jimmy johns that made me stop eating at jimmy johns completely. I don't know how they stay in business. I tried contacting scott russell the area manager but he was no help and didnt seem to care at all about the sub par performance of his staff

I live in Indiana and my mom lives in Ames and loves this place. My husband and I are pregnant and…read morewere thinking of ways to surprise her that we were having a girl. I called this Jimmy Johns and asked if they could write "it's a girl" on the sub and deliver it to her as a surprise. Well they went above and beyond and printed a cute little sign with a bunny and "it's a girl" and wrapped it around the sun! She was so surprised and excited! The customer service was great and I really appreciate them helping us share the special news with my mom. :)

Update: We tried the pizza as well!…read more 8/4/26 7:00 p.m. Walk-in We love the pizza at this location, especially when it's made by Gary! He's amazing! He's fun to talk to and makes the pizzas exactly like we request. The work station is kept organized as well as clean, and he is pretty efficient. All of the ingredients are fresh and, thankfully, pretty abundant on each pizza.

Well, you have a winner winner chicken dinner working at the deli. I had to tell the guy 4 times I…read morewould like bacon and toast. Then I went to swipe my card and he asks me (just toast?). No I want bacon and toast. Heavy sigh he had to enter that. Very depressing and shouldn't be working customer service. I would have gotten more enthusiasm from a dead person.

Food: While the ingredients were fresh, the flavor just wasn't there. The ratio of ingredients to…read morebread/tortilla is pretty off as well. The entire inside of the sandwich would fall out with every bite; it was pretty frustrating. Same goes for the wrap. It was overstuffed (normally not a bad thing), so each bite resulted in the inside falling out as well as the torn tortilla, which made it almost impossible to hold to eat. The meat was dry (chicken and roast beef), so both items could've done with a bit more sauce/flavor and the sandwich was supposed to be toasted; they didn't toast it :/ The price point for the quality of food just isn't there. It's overpriced for subpar food. Service: Possibly all of the employees said "Welcome to Jimmy John's" as we entered. One employee in particular (a slightly older gentleman) was really welcoming and said hello as we approached the counter. The other employees didn't really look up much, besides one young lady (possibly a trainee), who seemed really irritated with our presence. Every time she made eye contact, she looked annoyed with us. Our food came out quickly though. It came out wrong, but quick. Ambiance: Overall, it was loud. No matter the spot inside, it was loud in there. The seating areas weren't really cleaned well (if at all?) with food debris scattered about; we wiped a booth down to sit and eat. We didn't get any pictures of our food because we really just wanted to leave. It was uncomfortable eating there.

20 min wait in the drive thru then got the wrong sandwich. JJ's on Duff - please do betterread more

Don't like the food or delivery times. Sandwiches are not hot and employees are not the courteousread more

This location likely hasn't had training yet on "Freaky Fast" as our order took over 20 minutes…read more Good was great once we got it.