Coffee Shops in Ames, IA

Compare coffee shops in Ames

4 of the 16 places in Ames publish their opening hours; 4 are open on Sundays and 3 stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night.

On weekdays the earliest to open is 7 Brew (5:30 AM), and the last to close is Mother's Pub And Coffee (1:00 AM).

For comparison, across Iowa the typical weekday runs from 10:00 AM to 9:30 PM, and 86% of places open on Sundays.

Our guide to coffee shops in Ames

Coffee shops and cafes run from drive-through espresso stands and national chains to independent roasters and neighborhood cafes with pastries, light breakfast and lunch. Many double as workspaces with Wi-Fi and outlets, while others focus on quick takeaway service.

Most coffee shops open early – often between 5 and 7 AM – and many close by mid to late afternoon. Morning commute hours are the busiest, and the line usually eases after about 10 AM.

Opening hours

Based on 73 coffee shops in Iowa with published hours, the typical weekday schedule runs from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. 71% are open on Sundays, 60% are open seven days a week and 8% stay open until 10 PM or later.

Prices

Across 19 menus from coffee shops in Iowa, the median item costs $6.18; half of all priced items fall between $4.25 and $8.45. The most common menu sections are Breakfast, Lunch, and Coffee.

Services

Of 1,613 coffee shops with detailed profiles in our guide: 93% list “dine-in”, 93% list “delivery”, 86% list “accepts reservations”, 68% list “takeaway”, and 67% list “outdoor seating”.