Vinyl Cafe

Wanted to support local so drove past Starbucks and popped in here. Jonathan greeted me right when I walked through the door, quickly made my two drinks and when I forgot and added a 3rd drink, he was great and did that one too with no complaining. Kept great conversation the whole time.
Super cute little hidden place but we'll worth it. All the drinks were amazing too ❤

Best business owner in area! Love a lively, loving guy.
He is also a coffee GOD. If you're looking for a relaxing chill environment. This is the place. Gotta love the amazing coffee too.
Whole lotta love is a banger!

Innamoratissimo! The city’s definitive hole in the wall cafe downtown, under what was the old Bike World / Two Wheel Travel on Kellogg and Main. Great aesthetic, not too big nor too small. NOT wheelchair accessible due to the almost microscopic stairway into the place. Menu features all of the staples of a drinks-only cafe, including unique lattes and dozens of flavors for Italian sodas. The place can be packed one minute and empty the next, so plan accordingly. The staff are great and knowledgeable about their products.

Fun, friendly, full of life!
I'm coming here after a long time and the shop owner gives the same cordial behavior.
Also come here if you're into vinyl records.

Friendly, fun and AMAZING coffee. We had Milli Vanilli and a custom drink that tasted like cinnamon toast crunch. The best coffee we have had in a very long time. Go here and nowhere else!

The Vinyl Cafe is a must visit in Ames. It has a ton of interesting records to flip through and look at. The owner/barista is awesome, friendly and attentive - wish I caught his name.

There is some of the most uniquely crafted coffees you'll find here - I had a banana and hazelnut latte that tasted just like a banana. The menu is extensive, so take your pick.

They have free wifi and power outlets for those wishing to study or get work done. Great hangout spot. Fantastic background music.

Highly recommend!

My drink tastes absolutely amazing. I was welcome and greeted almost immediately. Obviously the atmosphere is retro and super cool! I found my new coffee place😍

This is my favorite coffee shop in Ames. The coffees are great. I enjoy the white mochas with either raspberry or blackberry. The vibe is also nice.

The best coffee in Ames and a great welcoming vibe. Blake supports the arts and other local events. This place is a gem!

The true hidden gem of Ames. A perfect experience every time. The only things that match the quality of their coffee, is the distinct atmosphere of the café, and of course, the grand dukes of drink staff themselves. Stop in, peruse the record collection, relax at a table for a while, and take your mind off things a while.

What a great place to pop into! I checked out some vinyl and enjoyed a delicious coffee recommendation by the barista.

Excellent coffee, enjoyed my “Almond brothers” latte with chocolate, almond and coconut flavoring. Friendly barista AND you get to browse the vinyls. Highly recommend!

Very good coffee with great flavors, and very friendly staff.

A great place for coffee and to enjoy some solitude.

The best part about this place is the atmosphere and the coffee. The record selection isn't expansive but throws a few surprises at you now and again. Try the Barry White!

The *best* cold brew in town and Blake makes a tremendous latte! Love flipping through the vinyl and hearing about what's going on around town!

LOVE this place!! I brought my friend here this past weekend since I've been dying to check it out, and I'm so glad we went. They're just starting to make coffee again but the owner, Blake, let us come in and look at all of the vinyl they have. We ended up staying for about two hours just talking about music! Definitely will start going on a regular basis!

Met Blake, the Owner. Very down to earth guy. Love how passionate he is about what he does. He has a creative imagination when it comes to making his coffees and the place is a cozy little area where he has old school vinyl records.

Great coffee and vibes. The owner is really kind and is a great barista. It is loud and sometimes busy, but is a great place to hang out and socialize or study if you don't need the quiet.

Best coffee and coffee blended drinks in Story County. Why spend more for bad coffee elsewhere when you can get excellence for less here? They will happily make you something off-menu too. A great selection of LPs and good, used stereo equipment. Staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. It's a small place and popular, so there can sometimes be a bit of a wait but the quality of the coffee makes it worthwhile. Quirky, fun, eclectic, locally owned little shop. One of Ames' hidden gems.