Cafe Diem
| Address: | 229 Main St, Ames, IA 50010, USA |
| Phone: | +1 515-956-3556 |
| Site: | cafe-diem.com |
| Rating: | 4.4 |
| Working: | 7AM–10PM 7AM–10PM 7AM–10PM 7AM–10PM 7AM–10PM 7AM–10PM 8AM–9PM |
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A Private User
After having visited here on several occasions, I feel qualified to submit that this is probably the best cafe to go in order to get serious reading and work done. The temperature is usually about right (neither too hot nor chilly), there are plenty of outlets for your laptop, the beverages are satisfying, and it looks and feels like a cafe should. Its an aesthetically appealing environment with plenty of seating (booths as well as tables). The negatives I have noticed are the music being played and the hours. Why close at 10:30pm on a Saturday night? Ames definitely lacks in terms of alternatives to the tavern: this is a good one that could be great.
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Al Kind
Ames is blessed with so many great places to eat & drink! Just walked down Main ST. from The Grove to here at Cafe Deim. Got my coffee, plopped down at a table, plugged my phone & computer in, listening to Neil Young sing "Sugar Mountain"...gettin some work done... Perfect, thanks guys! Been coming here for over a decade.sonetimes for sweets, sometimes for music, sometimes to chat, and sometimes to work. I Drink everyday out of my copper CD mug & A&M in TX. Thanks CD for making Ames such a geat place!
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Dawn Kieler
While breastfeeding my baby, with my husband in line to buy 3 large drinks, we were kicked out for having a small Mac and cheese dish from the farmers market today. We werent even eating the food. Disappointment is an understatement. We used to love cafe diem. Not anymore. This is the second bad service we have had on the last month. We tried to give you a second chance and were let down. You have lost a regular customer.
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A Private User
My partner and I stopped in for lunch; only one open spot to sit. Student types taking up most of the space, some who had even brought their own drinks and snacks to consume while they took up space and mooched the internet connection. The owner must not need to make a profit; no one seemed to be encouraging these moochers to move along. I will miss the black bean burger, not going back.
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C Sloan
Good eats, great coffee, very comfortable, not pretentious, excellent staff. It also has a unique combination of small town USA main street and relaxed college hangout. Far enough from campus that it seems only the serious, conscientious students go there making it free from the inevitable immature idiots found closer to the center of a secondary school zone. Just sayin ;)
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Anthony Intini III
Their Kyoto cold brew is marvelous. Try it with the white chocolate aulait. Atmosphere is cordial and charming with a mix of old world and new age. Pastries are beyond excellent and home made. Food is fresh and everybody is friendly and helpful. When in Ames visiting my daughter this coffee shop is on my list.
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Mike Miles
The people here at real friendly and are quite capable. My drinks always turn out great. The atmosphere is also very welcoming; the lights arent too dark or bright, the music is appropriate for the mood, and they always have good local art on the walls. Its a good place to meet up with someone downtown.
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Lauren Dunteman
My favorite iced coffee. Breakfast items look and smell amazing, but I cannot try them due to dietary restrictions. Gluten free options before lunch are limited (bananas), but the lunch menu opens at 10:30 and includes salads and tasty sounding sandwiches.
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Janelle Erion
Pretty cool design and good drinks. The interior is really fun and interesting. And the drinks are pretty delicious. The food is just okay, but Ive only had breakfast there a couple of times. Definitely worth a stop if you are in the neighborhood.
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Faisal Hafeez
Excellent and patient staff who are great with conversations and small talk. Also good coffee and atmosphere. Theres power outlets on some of the tables but during finals week for college students it can get pretty competitive to find one.
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Fred Lloyd
I stopped by with an an out of town friend only to discovered that the 10 ;30 closing time was actually going to be 9:40. Still, the drinks were wonderful and our guest was enchanted with the what little we were able to see, Nice staff,
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Emma Yahn
This place is great to study at and has great coffee and smoothies. Great music and atmosphere. The only thing I could change is for there to be more electrical outlets since my laptop has terrible battery life nowadays.
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Saige Fraiha
The food is out of this world. The chef uses sophisticated seasonings to make even simple dishes stand out. The food was reasonably priced, but the flavor was way above average. Loved the chicken salad.
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Scott Bellis
Great espresso drinks, baristas are excellent and friendly, good vibe to just chill, variety of seating is great- high tables, lounge chairs, booths, low tops etc. may not get much better than this.
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John Petersen
Outstanding food and coffee. Great place to sit and talk, work, play a tabletop game, or read. I only wish they wouldnt play music as loud, especially outside. Makes it hard to concentrate on a book.
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Mina Kitsune
The atmosphere is amazing but the menu is lack luster if youre not a sweets and coffee person. Great for playing Pokemon go with three pokestops in range if youve got a coffee drinker in your group.
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Chris Jorgenson
Love this place, their black bean burger and smoothies are the best. I am happy to see they have put a no outside food allowed sign so paying customers like myself have a place to eat.
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Ryan Migalla
Nice atmosphere with good coffee drinks and food options. Lacks sufficient power outlets though so not a great place to go if youre looking to do a lot of work there.
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A Private User
My family loves Cafe Diem. It is our favorite coffee shop in Ames. All the staff is very helpful and speedy. I highly recommend you try it if you have never been.
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Diana Hutson
Cafe Diem is a great place for coffee! It has a professional and cozy atmosphere. I recommend it as a place to meet up for business, school or pleasure.
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Michelle Aderhold
Great coffee, good atmosphere for studying or a meeting. Drinks are a little over priced, but good. Breakfast and lunch options are limited but very good.
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Calista Crouthamel
Great atmosphere, great food and coffee. The food is expensive, but good. Free WiFi. Free parking lots less than block way or paid street parking.
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Felicitas Avendano
Great location, great atmosphere to get things done. Adding outlets to some of the tables was awesome, now add outlets on more tables, please!
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Anthony Herrera
Great atmosphere, good coffee and tea, good food, though not a big selection. Worth a stop if youre in the area. Been doing here for years.
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k.ray design
Absolutely love this place! Coffee is awesome, atmosphere is always fun, and the food is delicious. It is my go-to place when I am downtown!
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Peter Lemken
Excellent coffee and service, if you sit by the brick wall adjacent to the counter look for the notes hidden in alcoves along the wall.
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Jack Ermisch
A little pricy but tastes amazing! Also extremely nice environment and very calming. Great place to go to do homework or just relax.
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Christopher Betts
Bill and Jenn have the best place to get coffee in town. Definitely recommend it. Also, love their chicken salad sandwich for lunch.
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P P
A good place to hang out with friends, do some work and get some food. Limited, but adequate menu. Excellent black bean burgers.
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Ashley McHenry
LOVE the chocolate covered strawberry smoothie with protein! And the staff is always friendly!! A favorite of ours for sure!
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Alicia Borton
Excellent drinks (and baked treats) and fantastic staff. Great atmosphere for study and casual hang out or business meeting.
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Cooper Shields
Cafe Diem is one of my favorite cafes in Ames, the quaint atmosphere, great coffee and good prices make it pretty great!
