Long John's Ames - Closed

[3TrueFans]

There used to be a Hardees in there up till the mid-90s and I wonder why they closed. They had to have done decent business.

Back when Hardee's still had the toppings bar, I miss that.

 

[theshadow]

There used to be a Hardees in there up till the mid-90s and I wonder why they closed. They had to have done decent business.

Hardee's at North Grand? Interesting.

I knew there was one in the current Panera location, and one on Welch in whatever the Keg Shop building is called now.

 

[baller21]

There used to be a Hardees in there up till the mid-90s and I wonder why they closed. They had to have done decent business.

The great part about Diamond Daves was that the guys could have a drink at the bar and maybe catch part of a game while the ladies did some shopping. Now all we've got is a bench to sit on.

 

[Cig 'em]

Update: it's cold and nasty out, but Great Clips guy is out in full force.

yep, the wife said she saw him today.

 

[JP4CY]

The great part about Diamond Daves was that the guys could have a drink at the bar and maybe catch part of a game while the ladies did some shopping. Now all we've got is a bench to sit on.

The great part was $2 big Capn and Cokes. 3 of those and goodnight!

 

[LindenCy]

The great part about Diamond Daves was that the guys could have a drink at the bar and maybe catch part of a game while the ladies did some shopping. Now all we've got is a bench to sit on.

Yeah, there aren't too many options for places to sit and hang.

 

[theshadow]

The great part was $2 big Capn and Cokes. 3 of those and goodnight!

Taco night + those Captain/Cokes = win.

 

[Cydar]

Yeah, there aren't too many options for places to sit and hang.

There was a bar on the other end of the mall by J.C. Penney. We went there after an ISU men's basketball game and they had Ohio State/Iowa on the big screen tv and a bunch of Hawkeye fans watching. Our group cheered for the Buckeyes.

 

[baller21]

There was a bar on the other end of the mall by J.C. Penney. We went there after an ISU men's basketball game and they had Ohio State/Iowa on the big screen tv and a bunch of Hawkeye fans watching. Our group cheered for the Buckeyes.

 

[cycloner29]

Wasn't it called the Library? I used to go there and what the NBA playoffs back in the day.

 

[baller21]

Wasn't it called the Library? I used to go there and what the NBA playoffs back in the day.

I've never heard of it. Must have been before my time.

 

[IowaStateClones]

people really like LJS this much? I bet I could fry horse **** and it would taste better.

 

[Cydar]

I've never heard of it. Must have been before my time.

If you don't remember Dennis Hopson then you wouldn't remember the bar.

 

[baller21]

If you don't remember Dennis Hopson then you wouldn't remember the bar.

nope. Was the bar in the Strawberry Patch/shoe store area?

 

[baller21]

people really like LJS this much? I bet I could fry horse **** and it would taste better.

why don't you try it and get back to us.

 

[Cyclones_R_GR8]

There was a bar on the other end of the mall by J.C. Penney. We went there after an ISU men's basketball game and they had Ohio State/Iowa on the big screen tv and a bunch of Hawkeye fans watching. Our group cheered for the Buckeyes.

You're not talking about The Hallway are you ? Used to be a great place to go for Twofers. Drank a lot of Zombies

 

[LindenCy]

If you don't remember Dennis Hopson then you wouldn't remember the bar.

So late 80s?

 

[Cypwr]

Wasn't it called the Library? I used to go there and what the NBA playoffs back in the day.

The Library was located where Welch Ave Station is.

 

[Bret44]

Is this where we are hanging out until this place cools down a bit?

 

[Cypwr]

nope. Was the bar in the Strawberry Patch/shoe store area?

No, was on the East side across from the Sports Page. The main entrance was on the East of the building facing the parking lot because they had later hours then the mall. The mall entry was just a single nondescript door with a long hallway thus the name the Hallway as noted by CyRgr8. Twofers Kamikaze.