In Memoriam: Ames Business/Restaurants

[StClone]

In hindsight, I regret not stopping at O'Malley & McGee's based on the recommendation here. Their name optically led to confusion about ethnicity and, by extension, quality. It's similar to how Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican restaurant in Cedar Rapids seemed equally odd—hearing about a (Hawkeye sponsor) Mexican establishment with that name was as incongruous as the good Irish pub there that has nearly the same name. Speaking of which, isn't there an Ames law firm with the same name as O'Malley & McGee's?

Uncle Jack's Tacos was another curious name, though there actually was a guy named Jack who was the owner or operator. The West Ames location was part of a small chain.


Carlos O'Kelly's

 

[NickTheGreat]

A Buc-ee's in the Des Moines area would be a total game changer. Hopefully they will be looking to move into Iowa in 28/29 time frame. They have one in Springfield MO, and building one on the Kansas side of KC by the race track and where the Chiefs new stadium will be. They just announced last week they are opening their first in N. Carolina.

Currently they only have 56 stores across 20 states but have announced another 15 to be built.

Gretna Nebraska too

 

[CentexCyclone]

Gretna Nebraska too

There are several Bucee's in close proximity to my locale Central Texas. Can confirm it will be life changing for you lolzzzzzzzz

 

[JP4CY]

In hindsight, I regret not stopping at O'Malley & McGee's based on the recommendation here. Their name optically led to confusion about ethnicity and, by extension, quality. It's similar to how Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican restaurant in Cedar Rapids seemed equally odd—hearing about a (Hawkeye sponsor) Mexican establishment with that name was as incongruous as the good Irish pub there that has nearly the same name. Speaking of which, isn't there an Ames law firm with the same name as O'Malley & McGee's?

Uncle Jack's Tacos was another curious name, though there actually was a guy named Jack who was the owner or operator. The West Ames location was part of a small chain.


Carlos O'Kelly's

O'Malleys was really quality food. I think they also owned Aunt Maudes.

 

[Cyclones_R_GR8]

There are several Bucee's in close proximity to my locale Central Texas. Can confirm it will be life changing for you lolzzzzzzzz

I always tell people that you have to see Buc-ees to believe it

 

[RING4CY]

There's rumors they may put one near the corner of Cameron School Road and George Washington Carver since they are developing that area and a lot of people commute to Ames through that intersection.

If that rumor is true, I'm in trouble. Love me some Kwik Star.

 

[thisISnextyear]

If that rumor is true, I'm in trouble. Love me some Kwik Star.

Found it elsewhere...

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Consider yourself in trouble...

 

[Sousaclone]

I always tell people that you have to see Buc-ees to believe it

There was actually a regular sizzed Buc-ees about 3 miles from me when I was in Houston. Kind of funny to see one with just 12 pumps and fairly normal sized store. Still sold most of the good stuff (white cheddar jalapeno pocpcorn? Yes please)

 

[StClone]

I always tell people that you have to see Buc-ees to believe it

Here are just the restrooms:

 

[cytor]

Buc-ees bathrooms are really great. The rest of the store is just ok.

 

[nfrine]

Here are just the restrooms:


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Maybe the president can help fix the green water...

 

[Pizzapitter]

Agree with KwikStar kicking Casey's, but how in the world does their stock price keep climbing so much? Wish I would have bought Casey's stock a decade or so ago(not looked up just assuming)

 

[Pizzapitter]

Since we are in a sorta-kinda Casey's thread...
Was willed 90-some shares of Casey's in 90 or 91.
Had it been a cash only inheritance, all would be gone.
Love my long gone Grandpa.

 

[cycloner29]

Went to go to Monterrey Mexican Grill last night around 6 and the doors were locked. .

 

[CyCrazy]

Went to go to Monterrey Mexican Grill last night around 6 and the doors were locked. .

Bummer

 

[StPaulCyclone]

Went to go to Monterrey Mexican Grill last night around 6 and the doors were locked. .

Is that the Mercado out past the mall? If so, too bad.

 

[cycloner29]

Is that the Mercado out past the mall? If so, too bad.

That is still open. The restaurant about halfway down is the one that closed.

 

[BillBrasky4Cy]

A Buc-ee's in the Des Moines area would be a total game changer. Hopefully they will be looking to move into Iowa in 28/29 time frame. They have one in Springfield MO, and building one on the Kansas side of KC by the race track and where the Chiefs new stadium will be. They just announced last week they are opening their first in N. Carolina.

Currently they only have 56 stores across 20 states but have announced another 15 to be built.

I will be shocked if the DSM metro gets a Buc-ee's.

 

[Agclone91]

Buc-ees bathrooms are really great. The rest of the store is just ok.

We stopped at the Huber Heights, Ohio one in May for our first experience. It was definitely one of those "whoa" moments when you walk in and see how big it is. It was a cool experience and something I would recommend to people to check out while traveling. I can see how the luster would wear off quickly if you lived close to one with how busy they are. I would say the food was above average for gas station food but not absolutely incredible. I was impressed with their selection of BBQ rubs, hot sauces, etc for lower prices than you can find most other places.

 

[8thfloor]

Super random question, back in the late 90s there was a business I think on the corner of Stanton and Chamberlain called RocketChips. Does anyone remember them? Any clue what they actually made? Of course I could be totally misremembering all of these things!