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
(1508)

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

10/02/2026

Weekend Features!!

Stuffed Peppers
local jimmy nardello peppers - fennel sausage - breadcrumbs - calabrian chili aioli - pickled pepper & fennel salad

Ricotta Gnocchi
house/made gnocchi - chicken bolognese - arugula - fennel - parmigiano reggiano - garlic bread

10/01/2026

Stop in for some focaccia!!

Roasted Garlic & Caprese Loaves

Focaccia Sandwich
prosciutto - fresh mozzarella - marinated tomatoes - arugula - pesto

09/30/2026

Wednesday Night Feature!

Carnitas Quesadillas
slow/cooked beeler’s pork - queso chihuahua - flour tortillas - sweet corn pico - tomatillo salsa - pickled cabbage - limes

09/25/2026

Weekend Feature!!

Spaghetti & Meatballs
prime beef & pork meatballs - spaghetti - san marzano sauce - basil - parmigiano reggiano - cafe garlic bread

09/24/2026

Focaccia Thursday!

Garlic & Herb and Caprese Loaves

Focaccia Sandwich
prosciutto - pesto - fresh mozzarella - marinated tomatoes - arugula

09/20/2026

New Brunch Menu!

09/18/2026

Happy Weekend! Come try our new menu items!

Lumpia
Muhammara Dip (V)
Peanut Noodle Bowl (VG)
Sausage & Peppers Pizza
Pork Milanesa Torta
Cheese Steak Melt
C***r Braised Pork Shank (GF)
Tuscan Chicken (GF)

09/17/2026

Best Day of the Week!

Focaccia sandwich: soppressata, provolone, marinated tomatoes, arugula, pesto
Loaves: caprese and roasted garlic

09/16/2026

Happy New Menu Day!🍂

Lumpia
Muhammara Dip (V)
Peanut Noodle Bowl (VG)
Sausage & Peppers Pizza
Pork Milanesa Torta
Cheese Steak Melt
C***r Braised Pork Shank (GF)
Tuscan Chicken (GF)

09/11/2026

Weekend Features!!

Lumpia
crispy filipino spring roll - pork & cabbage filling - mango chili sauce - scallions

Wild Mushroom Pasta (V)
cremini, oyster and beech mushrooms - gemelli pasta - porcini cream - leeks - brown butter - pangrattato - herb crème fraiche - garlic bread

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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