Suggestions for Outdoor seating near Ames

Ebony W. • July 24, 2014The patio burger is awesome!

BJ F. • August 13, 2021The rooftop is wonderful! The Iowa State artwork/photos are also stellar.

Innova • August 18, 2011Hit the patio for some sunshine while dining on your Irish fare.

Shana S. • October 16, 2012One of the only good places in Ames that has outdoor seating. Try the tomato basil bisque!

Lorena K. • September 11, 2018I love it! It’s a nice little walk I enjoy when I leave my apt to go to my boyfriend Justin’s place. If I wanna chill I can seat at one of the park benches and chill for hours!

Rachel Y. • August 2, 2013Good food, beer selection is above average. Patio seating. 8/10.

Jonathan M. • June 17, 2016Add avocado. It's $1 and absolutely worth it.

Tracey T. • May 22, 2015It's a great park to walk around, and also a nice place to fish!

Evan A. • March 14, 2015Best coffee in Ames, by far!

Tony • October 16, 2015Chicken biscuit is a great way to start the day for breakfast.

John P. • August 9, 2010One of the few places you can find israeli couscous in bulk. Outstanding selection of products. Wish Des Moines had anything near this level.

Travis B. • October 28, 2010Coffee & Records are like chocolate & peanut butter! love this place! Music sounds better on vinyl, and it's cheaper to build a collection of the good old music.

Estepha F. • October 3, 2017Most beautiful botanical garden in central Iowa!

BJ F. • October 24, 2014The Gluten Free Pad Thai is delicious and safe for my partner and I. The staff are very welcoming and always make me feel at home from the moment I enter the front door. Thanks to the staff!

Estepha F. • July 30, 2016Great thick ice creams!! Prices aren't terrible either!

Divya M. • June 7, 2015Cream horns, Dutch letter, and pure simple Glazed Donuts. I can eat that for days. Get fresh donuts earlier in the morning. It's the BEST in town. Better than any I've had in 100 mile radius.

Scott P. • November 28, 2012Best place to warm up on a cold night. Especially with cheese curds.

Iowa State University • August 18, 2011Enjoy live weekday carillon concerts during the school year (11:50 a.m.). Carillonneur Tin-Shi Tam plays requests on Fridays. (See attached link to submit your request.)

Tyler A. • June 30, 2011Come out and root on Cobra Kai Dc on Wednesdays and Sunday

Jessie C. • August 3, 2017Their daily soups and desserts are fantastic. Love the sandwiches too - particularly Olive You Are Nuts and Jive Turkey.

Mollie M. • December 9, 2013My boyfriend and I got both spaghetti's = AMAZING :)

Jess S. • October 9, 2014Excellent and fast service that goes above and beyond, very reasonable prices, and no nonsense. I wish I'd started coming here sooner.

Megan S. • September 23, 2011Just visited last week and I've gota say it is one of the funnest places I've been in a while. It's bright and chearfull with friendly staff and so much to choose from!

Allyssa S. • May 5, 2013Blizzards are the way to go!

Megan S. • September 23, 2011Gota love Starbucks. What more can you say :)

Cecilia H. • November 13, 2019Love Heaping Plato. This is the best that has ever been in the Hub. And I’ve been on campus since the 80s!

Michele I. • April 13, 2012Awesome fresh, delicious burgers! Gotta get the fries and chocolate shake for dipping!

Miranda A. • August 24, 2014Decent park. Sand volleyball, basketball, kiddy wading pool, picnic tables, shelters, grills...