Suggestions for Family-friendly places near Ames

Amanda M. • January 23, 2011Best burgers in town! Great family restaurant!

Juice Magazine • April 5, 2012For many with an Ames connection, a trip to Great Plains Sauce & Dough Company is a pilgrimage. The cheese is thick enough for the gods and the crust so dense it's worth the wait.

Ty M. • December 2, 2013Definitely go for the chicken and leek boxty! Very very tasty!

Carlos A. • June 26, 2019Super friendly staff, good location, tasteful food, nice atmosphere.

Cheyanne S. • April 26, 2019You can never go wrong with the classic... Spaghetti and meatballs ☺️

Cecilia H. • December 28, 2019Don’t wait - grab a seat at the bar! You won’t regret it! Great style and awesome conversation with Cris!

Chin D. • August 12, 2016Do try out their smoothie. That's a 3$ happiness.

Shoma C. • May 15, 2012Their los camarones a la diablo is so delicious! As well as their margaritas, so good. Everything is well spiced. :)

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

Mike M. • August 22, 2011My wife and I just moved to Ames from Texas and were very happy to know that there is great Tex-Mex this far north! The chips and salsa were memorable, but the whole meal was great.

Corey J. • January 8, 2010French Dip - get a sammy, pickle spear & bag o' chips for under $5

Artic W. • February 9, 2014This is an awesome place with a friendly atmosphere! I intend to go back often. And their hot chocolate is amazing!

Cecilia H. • February 5, 2019The 1/2&1/2 Mac&Cheese with Cesar Salad was amazing! Just enough to fill you up!

Cassandra K. • November 6, 2011Try the honey BBQ chicken salad, soo good! With pico, BBQ ranch dressing, and plenty of chicken you'll forget you're eating a salad!

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

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

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

Addisen P. • October 10, 2015The rolls and cinnamon butter are da bomb!!! 😍

Osvaldo R. • December 19, 2012Can't beat a pair of carnitas tacos with onions cilantro Pico and macha.

Quentin T. • June 27, 2013What a fabulous burger this is excellent hit this perfect

Ryan V. • July 28, 2011Best food I've found in ames. Worth every penny!

Molly R. • September 5, 2011The wedding cake with chocolate and raspberries is awesome!

Ashley E. • August 17, 2012Best in town! Best pizza, best sandwiches and best staff!!!

Chin D. • August 12, 2016Eat all you can chicken with 2 sides for $10, mesh potato is just another great option for sides.

Estepha F. • December 28, 2015Often gets real crowded. Not always a good place to work. Order ahead in the app!

JB A. • September 8, 2014Pretzel burgers have been great every time. Gets busy at times but well worth it.

Alyssa Jordan • October 24, 2012Always get the fried chicken!!! Also go for the dessert pizza after there pizza! You will enjoy them for sure

Cindy A. • October 26, 2018Prime rib is great! Sit at bar, Bailey is an awesome bartender!