In Memoriam: Ames Business/Restaurants

[ESciGuy]

Dog smothered in kraut

Keep the ketchup off the damn thing, though

 

[theshadow]

Is the new chicken place in campustown any good?

I've been there a couple of times. It's about what you'd expect from a Raising Cane's knock-off.

 

[VeloClone]

That is one large wiener

TWSS

 

[VeloClone]

Anyone else check out Daisy's Dog House down by Fuji and the Mongolian grill? We stopped by a couple weeks ago, and it was very good. The menu isn't giant, but they have a large variety of creative, and huge, specialty hotdogs. Worth stopping by.

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Do they have more mustards than just yellow?

 

[CycloneBob]

I see they are finally doing some work on the old US Bank property by the mall in north Ames. Can’t wait to have KFC only a couple blocks away from our house!

Is KFC coming there a definite??

 

[Mr Janny]

I've been there a couple of times. It's about what you'd expect from a Raising Cane's knock-off.

Yeah, I agree. It's good. They have a lot more sauces than Canes, including one that is a replica of Cane's sauce. Also their chicken comes in either regular or spicy. The spicy is better, in my opinion, but both are good.

If you are in the mood for Canes and want to stay in town, it's a fine alternative

 

[JP4CY]

Is the new chicken place in campustown any good?

Unsure if it was only my meal but it was a tad salty...it was very hot and fresh though.
I think their house sauce might have a horseradish in it?

 

[ghyland7]

When I was a student, I REALLY liked Battle's BBQ. They had a location on Welch. I think they moved elsewhere and closed down shortly thereafter... It was a really good lunch deal at the time.

 

[ClonerJams]

When I was a student, I REALLY liked Battle's BBQ. They had a location on Welch. I think they moved elsewhere and closed down shortly thereafter... It was a really good lunch deal at the time.

Man, I went to the old battles in high school all the time. BBQ with texas roast and lemonade was amazing

 

[Mr Janny]

Do they have more mustards than just yellow?

I don't recall, I'm sorry.

 

[JP4CY]

Man, I went to the old battles in high school all the time. BBQ with texas roast and lemonade was amazing

The one on Hayward behind the bank was peak.

All these years later and I would know that smell and taste immediately.

 

[ClonerJams]

The one on Hayward behind the bank was peak.

All these years later and I would know that smell and taste immediately.

If I could magically bring back two Ames restaurants, they would be Battles and DiSalvos deli

 

[JP4CY]

If I could magically bring back two Ames restaurants, they would be Battles and DiSalvos deli

Boy, disalvos. Haven't heard that in a long time. I think they were they in Colorado Junction?

OMalley and McGees would easily be one of mine.

 

[AuH2O]

Boy, disalvos. Haven't heard that in a long time. I think they were they in Colorado Junction?

OMalley and McGees would easily be one of mine.

I don't know what DeSalvos was. When and where was that?

Battles, O'Malley and McGees, and was it George's pizza on Main? I liked all of those a lot.

 

[CyCrazy]

Boy, disalvos. Haven't heard that in a long time. I think they were they in Colorado Junction?

OMalley and McGees would easily be one of mine.

Winner, OMalley McGees!

 

[Freebird]

If I could magically bring back two Ames restaurants, they would be Battles and DiSalvos deli

Battles and DaVinci’s. I’m dating myself and my nostalgia stomach might be remembering good times over good foods

 

[DClone]

Is KFC coming there a definite??

YES!

 

[Die4Cy]

Jimmy B's Barbecue in Boone is run by a former Battle's employee. They have everything George had on his menu in Ames and more.

 

[JP4CY]

I don't know what DeSalvos was. When and where was that?

Battles, O'Malley and McGees, and was it George's pizza on Main? I liked all of those a lot.

I bet desalvos has been gone for 20 some years now? They were in the CJ, I think where Pammel is now.

 

[AuH2O]

Jimmy B's Barbecue in Boone is run by a former Battle's employee. They have everything George had on his menu in Ames and more.

Jimmy’s is pretty good too. Haven’t been there in a while, but I always thought it was good for the cost. I really like Watcha Smokin but it is pricey.