College Search Scholarship Bookstore
Register Login
  • Organize and track the schools that YOU are interested in.
  • Get matched up with schools that fit your personality.
  • Determine your chances at each school CP covers.
  • Calculate your costs at any school.

Iowa State University - Off-Campus Dining

Off-Campus Dining:

B

(explain this grade)

Comparable Schools'
Off-Campus Dining Grades:

Share This Grade

Quick Stats

Best Pizza

  • Great Plains Sauce and Dough Co.

Best Breakfast

  • Perkins Restaurant & Bakery

Best Chinese

  • King Buffet

Best Healthy

  • Panera Bread

Best Place to Take Your Parents

  • Hickory Park

College Prowler Take

In the heart of Iowa, meat and potatoes reign supreme, so Hickory Park is the favorite among students. But, those who prefer other flavors will have no problems finding food they enjoy. Carlos O’Kelly’s has great Mexican food at reasonable prices. If you want to really impress a date, take them to Aunt Maude’s, which is more upscale and classy—just be sure you make reservations.

The city council allows each individual restaurant to decide whether or not they will allow smoking in their restaurants. Many restaurants decided to stick with the ban, so if you smoke and you want to eat in Ames before eight in the evening, you may have to hold off on your cigarettes, smoke outside, or eat in a place where smoking is allowed. Other than that, off-campus dining is great, and Ames has a lot to offer. Make sure to visit the gyro stand, Hickory Park, Great Plains Sauce and Dough Co., and La Fuentè. If you’re still left unsatisfied, Des Moines is only a few miles down the road and has some really great restaurants of its own.

Free Profile Tools

Do I Stand A Chance?

Calculate YOUR chances of admission at every school CP covers!

__%

Personality Match

Calculate YOUR personality match with every school CP covers!

__%

What'll It Cost Me?

Estimate your out-of-pocket costs at every school CP covers!

$__,___

Students Speak Out

Love your school more than free food? Hate your school more than term papers?
Somewhere in between? Show the world what YOU think of YOUR school:

ISUAB says:

Iowa State University 2013

Communication and Journalism

I don't think there are that many...

I don't think there are that many different kinds of options but way more than were I came from. Prices are pretty reasonable for a college town. Most of the restaurants you do have to drive to and are not in walking distance. Good ones are probably West Towne Pub, Hickory Park, West Cyde Wings, and Applebee's.

Off-Campus Dining: April 13, 2009
Report

ISUMS says:

Iowa State University 2015

Psychology

The restaurants off campus are...

The restaurants off campus are okay. There are many options for different types of cuisine, ranging from Italian to Japanese, with the pricing being about average. There are only a few good restaurants within walking distance, but you can always just jump on CyRide, the city bus system, which is free for all ISU students.

Off-Campus Dining: April 01, 2009
Report

ISURD says:

Iowa State University 2015

Agriculture and Related Science

There is a wide range of...

There is a wide range of selections for dining off campus with many different types of restaurants, such as the Pita Pit and Fuji Japanese Steak House. Red Lobster and Great Plains Sauce and Dough Company are my favorites, but there is a lot to choose from. There is a wide price range from fast food to elegant dining. There are many great places within walking distance on Welch to eat and even more on the bus routes.

Off-Campus Dining: March 31, 2009
Report

ISUND says:

Iowa State University 2016

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies, and Humanities

There are a lot of cheap Chinese...

There are a lot of cheap Chinese joints that are good.

Off-Campus Dining: February 25, 2009
Report

Anonymous says:

There are some great restaurants...

There are some great restaurants around Ames. Thai Kitchen, May House, West Street Deli, Great Plains Sauce and Dough, Battles BBQ, and Cazador are a few of the great places that everyone should try.

Off-Campus Dining
Report

Facts

Student Favorites

  • Carlos O'Kelly's
  • Fazoli's
  • Hickory Park
  • Okoboji Grill

Other Places to Check Out

  • Battles BBQ
  • Cocost Express Cuisine
  • Gumby's Pizza
  • Stomping Grounds
  • Tuscany Grille
  • Wallaby's Bar & Grille
  • West Street Deli

24-Hour Dining

  • Perkins Restaurant & Bakery

Grocery Stores

Aldi
1301 Buckeye Ave.

Asia Food Store
516 Lincoln Way
(515) 232-8048

Wal-Mart
3015 Grand Ave.
(515) 233-1345

Restaurant Listing

Applebee's
American, traditional
105 Chestnut St.
(515) 233-6452
www.applebees.com
Price: $8-$15
To-go menu, awesome desserts
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–12 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–10 p.m.

Arby's
Fast food, sandwiches
409 S. Duff Ave.
(515) 233-1670
www.arbys.com
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Monday–Thursday 10 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 10 a.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–9 p.m.

Aunt Maude's
Traditional
547 Main St.
(515) 233-4136
Price: $15-$30
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–2 p.m., 4 p.m.–9 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.–2 p.m., 4 p.m.–10 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 5 p.m.–8 p.m.

Bali Satay House
Asian
2424 Lincoln Way
(515) 292-7719
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–3 p.m., 5 p.m.–9 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–9 p.m.

B-Bop's
Burgers
1112 S. Duff Ave.
(515) 233-5678
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Saturday–Thursday 10 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.–12 a.m.

Blimpie
Subs
1118 S. Duff Ave.
(515) 292-7595
www.blimpie.com
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Monday–Thursday 10 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 10 a.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–9 p.m.

Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican Café
Mexican
631 Lincoln Way
(515) 232-1500
www.carlosokellys.com
Price: $8-$15
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m.

Cazador
Mexican
127 Dotson Dr.
(515) 296-1110
Price: $8-$15
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–10 p.m.

China Buffet
Chinese
823 Wheeler St.
(515) 663-0773
Price: $8-$15
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–11 p.m.

DaVinci's Pizza and Hot Hoagies
Italian
2514 Chamberlain St.
(515) 292-3003
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 10:30 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday–Saturday 10:30 a.m.–12 a.m.

Diamond Dave's Mexican
Mexican
2801 Grand Ave.
(515) 232-5805
Price: $8-$15
Hours: Monday–Saturday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–9 p.m.

Domino's Pizza
Pizza
118 Hayward Ave.
(515) 292-3030
www.dominos.com
Price: $8-$15
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–12 a.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–2:30 a.m.

Downtown Deli
Soups, sandwiches
328 Main St.
(515) 232-3626
Price: $8-$15
Hours: Monday–Friday 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Dublin Bay
Irish
320 S. 16th St.
(515) 956-3580
Price: $10-$15
Hours: Monday–Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–10 p.m.

Fazoli's
Fast Italian food
2435 N. Grand Ave.
(515) 232-6009
www.fazolis.com
Price: $8-$15
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 10:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 10:30 a.m.–11 p.m.

Golden Wok
Chinese
2410 Chamberlain St.
(515) 292-2658
Price: $8-$15
They deliver
Hours: Monday–Thursday 10:30 a.m.–12 a.m., Friday–Saturday 10:30 a.m.–2 a.m.

Great Plains Sauce and Dough Co.
Pizza
129 Main St.
(515) 232-1627
Price: $8-$15
Hours: Monday–Friday 11 a.m.–2 a.m., Saturday 11 a.m.–12 a.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–11 p.m.

Hickory Park
BBQ
1404 S. Duff Ave.
(515) 232-8940
Price: $8-$15
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 10:30 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday–Saturday 10:30 a.m.–10 p.m.

Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches
Sandwiches
300 Main St.
(515) 233-3355
www.jimmyjohns.com
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Daily 10:30 a.m.–11 p.m.

KFC
Chicken
509 Lincoln Way
(515) 232-3616
www.kfc.com
Price: $5-$10
Buffet
Hours: Monday–Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–10 p.m.

King Buffet
Chinese
1311 Buckeye Ave.
(515) 233-5252
Price: $8-$15
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–11 p.m.

La Fuentè
Traditional Mexican
217 S. Duff Ave.
(515) 233-6696
Price: $5-$10
44 oz. margaritas
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Saturday 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m.

Lucullan's Restaurant
Italian
400 Main St.
(515) 232-8484
Price: $10-$20
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Saturday 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–9 p.m.

May House
Chinese
3417 Lincoln Way
(515) 292-2089
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–12 a.m.

Okoboji Grill
Traditional American
2719 Grand Ave.
(515) 239-5036
Price: $8-$15
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–10:30 p.m.

Panera Bread
Soups, sandwiches
309 S. Duff Ave.
(515) 956-4580
www.panerabread.com
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Saturday 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–9 p.m.

Papa John's
Pizza
3335 Lincoln Way
(515) 296-4949
www.papajohns.com
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Monday–Thursday 10:30 a.m.–1 a.m., Friday–Saturday 10:30 a.m.–3 a.m., Sunday 10:30 a.m.–12 a.m.

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
Traditional American
325 S. Duff Ave.
(515) 233-3648
www.perkinsrestaurant.com
Price: $8-$15
Hours: Daily 24 hours

Pizza Hut
Pizza
620 Lincoln Way
(515) 233-1000
www.pizzahut.com
Price: $8-$15
Hours: Monday–Thursday 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday–Saturday 10 a.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

Red Lobster
Seafood
1100 Buckeye Ave.
(515) 232-2292
www.redlobster.com
Price: $10-$25
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Saturday 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–10 p.m.

Taco Bell
Fast food, Mexican
2650 Lincoln Way
(515) 292-4072
www.tacobell.com
Price: $3-$8
Hours: Monday–Thursday 10:30 a.m.–12 a.m., Friday–Saturday 10:30 a.m.–1 a.m., Sunday 10:30 a.m.–11 a.m.

West Street Deli
Deli
2810 West St.
(515) 268-4605
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Monday–Saturday 11 a.m.–8 p.m.

Write for Us!

College Prowler Internship

College Prowler is actively seeking talented students to be "Contributing Authors," and assist with updating the College Prowler guide to their school. This is a great opportunity for a student to gain internship experience, be a part of a nationally recognized company, gain tremendous exposure, utilize new media techniques, and share advice with high school students about what life is really like at your college. Read more >

My Profile:
Register
 My Dashboard
 My Schools
 My Resources
 My Scholarships

College Search:
All Schools
Finder
Compare
Rankings

Check It Out:
College Student Survey
Scholarship
Facebook
Twitter
Online Schools

CP Resources:
Blog
Counseling
Bookstore

The Company:
About Us
Contact Us
Jobs/Internships
Terms & Conditions
Privacy Policy

Media:
Advertise
Press

Toll Free: 1.800.290.2682
© 2009 College Prowler