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Campustown Cuisine
Angie's Cantina is one of Campustown Cuisine.

1. Angie's Cantina

2416 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA
Breakfast Spot · South Campus Area · 5 tips and reviews

Douglas C.Douglas Choi: I've never gone wrong ordering the Chicken Lhaksa here.

Pizza Pit is one of Campustown Cuisine.

2. Pizza Pit

8.2
207 Welch Ave, Ste 201, Ames, IA
Pizzeria · South Campus Area · 10 tips and reviews

Douglas C.Douglas Choi: Sitting atop the venerable Welch Ave. Station, this pizza parlor is most notable for its nostalgic, basement-like atmosphere. Check out the groovy Star Trek TNG cross section poster of the Enterprise.

Joy's Mongolian Grill is one of Campustown Cuisine.

3. Joy's Mongolian Grill

6.8
122 Hayward Ave., Ames, IA
Mongolian Restaurant · South Campus Area · 6 tips and reviews

Douglas C.Douglas Choi: Though new, Joy's Mongolian Grill serves up some refreshingly authentic dishes. None of it can be found on the menu, but try ordering "Bao" and your foray into the Chinese language will be rewarded.

Little Taipei is one of Campustown Cuisine.

4. Little Taipei

2514 Chamberlain St (btw Welch and Hayword), Ames, IA
Asian Restaurant · South Campus Area · 9 tips and reviews

Douglas C.Douglas Choi: An old favorite, Little Taipei is notable the chili oil at their condiment station. It's not always available, but try ordering the Cold Sesame Noodles if your'e up for something different.

Mr. Burrito is one of Campustown Cuisine.

5. Mr. Burrito

7.4
2508 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA
Burrito Restaurant · South Campus Area · 7 tips and reviews

Douglas C.Douglas Choi: The burritos are good, but the banana leaf tamales are really something special. Also, the torta really hits the spot if bread is more your thing.

Battle's Bar-B-Q is one of Campustown Cuisine.

6. Battle's Bar-B-Q

218 Welch Ave (btw Chamberlain and Hunt), Ames, IA
BBQ Joint · South Campus Area · 13 tips and reviews

Douglas C.Douglas Choi: The best place for BBQ in town. Great sauce, but more importantly, the meat can stand on its own. Their homemade lemonade is legendary, and they'll even fix you an Arnold Palmer if you want.

Charlie Yoke's is one of Campustown Cuisine.

7. Charlie Yoke's

2430 Lincoln Way (Welch Ave.), Ames, IA
Bar · South Campus Area · 8 tips and reviews

Douglas C.Douglas Choi: A recent addition, Charlie Yoke's is one of the few places that has space for you and your two dozen friends. The food is solid bar fare with the notable addition of some really satisfying grinders.

Project 20/20 is one of Campustown Cuisine.

8. Project 20/20

223 Welch Ave (btw Stanton & Welch), Ames, IA
Night Club · South Campus Area · 6 tips and reviews

Douglas C.Douglas Choi: Though most people go there to dance, their restaurant is amazing. Pan asian cuisine with a dash of upscale atmosphere. Get the Duck Pho for an almost too rich rendition of the Vietnamese classic.

Fighting Burrito is one of Campustown Cuisine.

9. Fighting Burrito

117 Welch Ave, Ames, IA
Burrito Restaurant · South Campus Area · 10 tips and reviews

Douglas C.Douglas Choi: Few places are as solid as the Fighting Burrito. It somehow combines fast, affordable, and delicious inside the tortilla of your choice. For the thrifty AND hungry, order the nachos.

Arcadia Cafe is one of Campustown Cuisine.

10. Arcadia Cafe

116 Welch Ave., Ames, IA
Café · Iowa State University · 16 tips and reviews

Douglas C.Douglas Choi: Great single origin coffee with a quirky atmosphere, this coffee shop also has the best desserts in town. For a strange but good start to your morning, order the Alarm Clock (Orange Juice + Coffee.)

Lorry's Coffee is one of Campustown Cuisine.

11. Lorry's Coffee

2320 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA
Coffee Shop · South Campus Area · 21 tips and reviews

Douglas C.Douglas Choi: With solid coffee accompanied by breakfast and lunch options, this place is perfect for long study sessions. Order the grilled cheese w/ roasted red pepper bisque for an adult spin on a kids' classic.

Cafe Beaudelaire is one of Campustown Cuisine.

12. Cafe Beaudelaire

8.4
2504 Lincoln Way (Welch Ave.), Ames, IA
Bar · South Campus Area · 44 tips and reviews

Douglas C.Douglas Choi: Nothing is better than waking up Saturday morning and sitting down in front of Feijoada accompanied by one of their fine Bloody Marys.