In Memoriam: Ames Business/Restaurants

[Playboi Carti]

So even if his product proves far superior to that of others in the market (which we don't know, I'm merely hypothesizing) he should not open a pizza place simply because there are many competitors?

No, he can do what he wants. I’m saying I think there is a surplus of pizza places in Ames. Personally, I’ll probably never go because I’d rather have blaze, dominos, or papi Johns

 

[CtownCyclone]

So even if his product proves far superior to that of others in the market (which we don't know, I'm merely hypothesizing) he should not open a pizza place simply because there are many competitors?

Based on how many people yearn for Home Team, he probably should rethink market conditions.

 

[CycloneGamecock]

No, he can do what he wants. I’m saying I think there is a surplus of pizza places in Ames. Personally, I’ll probably never go because I’d rather have blaze, dominos, or papi Johns

Based on how many people yearn for Home Team, he probably should rethink market conditions.

Exhibit A your honor

 

[Cyfan1965]

Exhibit A your honor

 

[nfrine]

Benson Motors

No No. It was Bensoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooon Motors.

 

[cycloner29]

Big Earl's Too - Guy I worked with told me that he washed his hands before he went to the bathroom!!

 

[cyclonpediaJoe]

Battles. You could inject the bbq sauce into the texas toast. The fresh squeezed lemonade was the best. That place rocked.

 

[Farnsworth]

A couple years later, any updates on new or closed restaurants/bars in Ames?

Mickeys was our bar and I know it closed then got bought quickly and reopened.

For new restaurants we really like Cornbred. Best brisket at an Iowa BBQ place I've had.

 

[Farnsworth]

Battles. You could inject the bbq sauce into the texas toast. The fresh squeezed lemonade was the best. That place rocked.

Dear god that all sounds amazing. Lemonade was so unhealthy but amazing. Texas toast rocked as well.

 

[JP4CY]

A couple years later, any updates on new or closed restaurants/bars in Ames?

Mickeys was our bar and I know it closed then got bought quickly and reopened.

For new restaurants we really like Cornbred. Best brisket at an Iowa BBQ place I've had.

North Cyde, KFC, Mandarin, the African restaurant all closed.

 

[besserheimerphat]

North Cyde, KFC, Mandarin, the African restaurant all closed.

We LOVED the Mandarin, really sad to see it go.

 

[ForbinsAscynt]

has Anyone tried scooters? Holy disappointment. I had to work Saturday so I decided to stop for a breakfast sandwich and a coffee. I asked for bacon instead of sausage on my bagel. Woman at the counter said that wasn’t possible but I could order the bacon ciabatta sandwich. When i get to the window I asked if next time I could just order bacon on the side. She says everything is premade so no special orders. The food is basically what you get in an airport when you’re in a rush to get to the gate. Coffee was okay but not better than dunkin or McDs. I’m shocked this place is getting a second location in Ames. What a sad state of affairs for quick breakfast in Ames these days.

 

[3TrueFans]

The new Mexican place El Maguey in the old La Fuente is good, get the quezo fundido.

 

[JP4CY]

The new Mexican place El Maguey in the old La Fuente is good, get the quezo fundido.

Yeah they really cleaned up that building.

 

[theshadow]

North Cyde, KFC, Mandarin, the African restaurant all closed.

Not just closed -- KFC and the Mandarin were leveled (along with Taco Time).

 

[JP4CY]

Grandpa Noodle, Olde Main, and Depot Deli also gone.

 

[besserheimerphat]

Not just closed -- KFC and the Mandarin were leveled (along with Taco Time).

I heard they were widening that intersection, and all those businesses were too close to the street to save them. The owners of the Mandarin just decided to retire.

 

[bsaltyman]

It’s worth including in this thread that Fighting Burrito is closed.

 

[JP4CY]

I heard they were widening that intersection, and all those businesses were too close to the street to save them. The owners of the Mandarin just decided to retire.

No, there was/is a development planned. At one point they even wanted a pedestrian bridge over the train tracks.

 

[JP4CY]

It’s worth including in this thread that Fighting Burrito is closed.

DSM location too