
Stylish American spot serving breakfast & coffee to dinner with cocktails in shakers & craft beer.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 2400 N Loop Dr, Ames, IA 50010
Phone: (515) 598-1783
Website: http://provisionsames.com/
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Reviews
For lunch, I had the house salad with their cashew dressing, and it was absolutely spot-on—fresh, flavorful, and surprisingly satisfying. For dinner, I tried the chicken thighs, and they were perfectly cooked—tasty, filling, and great value for the quality.
The atmosphere and ambience were excellent both times, and the service was spot-on. There’s also a café section filled with delicious-looking cakes and pastries that are clearly well kept and worth a try.
Overall, this is one of the best spots to eat in Ames—highly recommended for both lunch and dinner. I’ll definitely be coming back more often!
As we waited, two more couples came in after us. The “large group” he mentioned turned out to be just four adults and a baby, so I felt a little misled. It gave me the impression that he was making excuses for us not to wait. I asked if he needed my name, and he said no. That made me uncomfortable because I worried he might forget us. Sure enough, while I was waiting inside, I saw him seat a couple who arrived after us. That was frustrating, especially when he placed them at a half-moon table that would have worked perfectly for us, given we were there first.
As for the food: it was just okay. Nothing really stood out—the eggs seemed like a smaller portion, and the overall flavors were average. Service from the waitress was fine, but nothing special. The one highlight was the Brussels sprouts salad—that dish was amazing and definitely worth recommending!
I decided to munch on an appetizer before dinner, and went with the Salmon Chowder. Now I’m wishing I got a bowl instead of a cup but I didn’t want to spoil my dinner. I will be back for the New York Strip!
The only reason I put 4 stars for atmosphere, is because they have an absolutely gorgeous coffee shop and no WiFi! Remedy that! lol.
Service was friendly but a bit uneven. Our server let us know she was in training—which is fair, and I’m glad they’re giving people a chance to learn. Still, I ordered an Americano and it came in the wrong kind of cup and without a saucer. There was no sugar or sweetener on the table either.
We ordered three different breakfasts. The food was fine, just didn’t stand out for the kind of place this is or the prices they charge.
Cell reception inside is very weak, and—surprisingly—there’s no Wi-Fi for guests.
When I asked for a refill on my Americano, it arrived again without a saucer and was charged as a new coffee.
Other similar spots in Ames have offered free refills, and even an extra to go. It’s hard to understand no Americano refills at a place that prices it well above average.
Bottom line: good intentions, uneven execution. If they standardize the basics (cups/saucers and table setup), rethink the refill policy, add Wi-Fi, and tighten up service, the experience would improve a lot.
For now, 3 stars. I don’t think I’ll be back; I’ll keep going to TC.