You get one restaurant that’s closed in Ames to come back…

peachy

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I gotta throw in the old Garden Cafe downtown. They had great food, and fantastic pastries, especially the giant blueberry muffins. I am surprised it has not been mentioned yet.

Ruttles was also amazing, as was the fish tacos at Magee's.
 

Cyfan1965

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We had a King's Food Host here in Albert Lea circa 1970. Was my favorite burger - I recall a peppery taste. Didn't last long, Godfather's wound up in the space, now they're gone, building was in a low spot and this year was razed and the site is now a run-off pond. Progress.
Kings had great burgers and fries. I loved ordering by booth phone at least that is what I remember.
 

crs8975

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i'd like to throw out the old C-Stores from circa early 2000s. The one in MWL was a junk food haven and had everything I wanted. They also made crappy frozen pizzas for lazy people.
 

Pope

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Ames area...Minsky's.
Yep. I remember the Tuesday night was always strawberry daiquiri night at the old Minsky's. My girlfriend (who is now my wife of MANY years) and I were poor, but that was always our big night out.
 
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