Cafe Diem - Ames

Lovely place if you want an amazing coffee or smoothie! My girlfriend had a coffee that was amazing and I had a smoothie with banana and strawberry. I’m not a big coffee guy, but I’d rate 5/5 simply for having something for us non-coffee people! Definitely will return! Bonus points for playing some Zach Bryan and other hits that fit the mood.

One of my go to coffee shops in Ames! I personally love their cold brew and different drip coffee brews they offer. Awesome place to come study or meet up with others lots of different seating options (booths, tables chairs, large tables, single tables) which makes it nice to have such a variety of options. The baristas are always SO sweet and kind and will give you recommendations on their favorite drinks ? food is good too! Cinnamon rolls are HUGE. If they have the tiramisu when you go, it is a must have. Dietary restrictions: They have a good amount of dairy free milk options. I usually get oat milk! Parking: You can park directly in front of Cafe Diem using parking meters, or if there are no spaces there and you don't mind walking, I usually park in the paid parking meter lot adjacent to Ames First United Methodist Church (corner of Kellogg and 5th) it's only a short walk from there!

Food-well drink in my case. I ordered an iced Chai latte with oat milk. What I received tasted like Cinnamon Toast Crunch milk. Not sure if the Chai was left out or what. Service—the gal taking our orders was polite, but did not go above and beyond, or try to make small talk. Atmosphere-I enjoyed the aesthetic and atmosphere. The hanging doors as table dividers was cool. A few patrons appeared to utilizing spaces for the Internet cafe needs. Parking out front is metered, but there us free parking to the south. Would I come here again? Probably.

Great location, great food and excellent digs to meet new friends and old. A staple in Ames. Parking: You can find a pay parking spot on main street near the front door, or in the free parking lot behind the south side businesses (across from Cafe Diem).

Parking: Free lot located across the street, paid street parking by the store