What are the opening hours?

Monday 7am - 8pm Tuesday 7am - 8pm Wednesday 7am - 8pm Thursday 7am - 8pm Friday 7am - 9pm Saturday 7am - 9pm Sunday 7am - 2pm

The Cafe

Name: The Cafe
Address: 2616 Northridge Pkwy, Ames, IA, 50010, US
Telephone: +15152920100
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.7

Local cafe serving real food, hand-made breads & desserts from scratch
(1515)

...people who believe that good food, good drink and good company are some of the most rewarding ingredients life has to offer.

05/29/2026

Weekend Features!

Ratatouille Crostini (V)
toasted café ciabatta - herb goat cheese - stewed zucchini, squash, eggplant & tomatoes - basil - balsamic reduction

Teriyaki Steak (GF)
marinated denver steak - grilled pineapple salad - coconut rice - sambal green beans - toasted macadamia nuts

05/28/2026

Focaccia Thursday!

Caprese & Rosa Loaves

Focaccia Sandwich
house/made sesame focaccia - local ham - brie - dijon - arugula

05/27/2026

Wednesday Night Feature!

Jerk Chicken Sandwich
wood/grilled marinated chicken thigh - cafe slaw - mango pepper jam - avocado - cafe brioche + caribbean red beans & rice

05/21/2026

Fresh focaccia loaves & sandwiches available at The Cafe!

Caprese & Roasted Garlic Loaves

Focaccia Sandwich
house/made sesame focaccia - prosciutto - roasted tomato - fresh mozzarella - pesto

05/15/2026

We would like to congratulate all of the graduates this season! In celebration, we are eager to serve you and your families this weekend! Take a look at our features for Friday & Saturday evening.🎓❤️💛

Surf & Turf
pan seared 6oz beef tenderloin, jumbo shrimp, boursin mashed potatoes, asparagus, button mushrooms, creamy steakhouse butter

Seafood Linguine
shrimp, bay scallops, fennel, crimini mushrooms, swiss chard, vodka sauce, garlic breadcrumbs + cafe garlic bread

05/14/2026

A beautiful day for some focaccia!

Roasted Onion - Rosemary - Pistachio Focaccia
Caprese Focaccia

Focaccia Sandwich
house/made sesame focaccia - prosciutto - ricotta - basil pesto - arugula

05/13/2026

Wednesday Night Feature!

Breaded Pork Tenderloin
cracker crusted - cafe potato bun - lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and pickles - stone ground aioli + red potato salad

05/09/2026

Happy Mother’s Day! Come celebrate with us at Brunch. We will be open from 7am-2pm!

See you tomorrow!🌸🥞

05/08/2026

Weekend Features!

Wood/Grilled Flatbread (V)
leek & fennel ragout - beech, oyster & crimini mushrooms - asparagus - stracciatella - balsamic reduction - semolina flatbread

Pork Duo (GF)
sherry braised pork cheek - roasted pork tenderloin - manchego cheese grits - pickled fennel salad - chicharrón gremolata

05/07/2026

It’s Focaccia Thursday! Mother’s Day sugar cookies are also available starting today! 💐

Address

2616 Northridge Pkwy
Ames, IA
50010

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 8pm
Tuesday	7am - 8pm
Wednesday	7am - 8pm
Thursday	7am - 8pm
Friday	7am - 9pm
Saturday	7am - 9pm
Sunday	7am - 2pm

Telephone

+15152920100

Website

http://thecafeames.com/

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