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Address: 127 Dotson Dr, Ames, IA 50014
Phone: (515) 425-4188
Website: https://thedotames.com/
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The Dot Cafe
Location. 127 Dotson Drive Ames Iowa 50014. Hours. Wednesday 8am — 2pm. Thursday 8am – 2pm. Friday 8am – 2pm. Saturday 8am – 2pm. Sunday 8am – 3pm. Gift cards …
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The Dot Cafe in Ames, Iowa. 4.4 stars (78 reviews). Cafe. Hours, menu, photos & directions.
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Minespidur
Checked this place out one morning and tried one of their breakfast sandwiches. Was not disappointed! The overall vibe of this place is super friendly and cozy. You can tell the staff here really go above and beyond for customers.
Will definitely be coming back here in the future!
… moreWill definitely be coming back here in the future!
Paige Vogel
One of the best cafe experiences I’ve had in a while! The decor is adorable and the vibes are beyond cozy. My chai was amazingly delicious and an amazing blend too. BLT was very lovely on the bread they chose. The chip dip…. I don’t know what they put in it but that stuff’s addicting. Boyfriend and I are already planning to come again soon!
… moreDivine intervention
Really enjoy this place! My friend’s eggs did come pre salted though and they were a tad over salted! I love that they have a crafts table that anyone can do for free!
… moreJen Aldrich
Shaved Brussels with bacon, goat cheese, sunny side up on sourdough!!! SUCH a cute place. Find it in west Ames—The Dot is a happy little spot
… moreAudra Kramer
This is a great restaurant. They offer a lot of delicious and atypical food options (see sunbutter banana sandwich on GF bread). Many veggie options and most things can be made gluten free. The food was delicious, the staff were kind, the dining room and bathrooms were clean. I could not ask for more, will definitely be back!
… moreAshley Thompson
The Dot is a gem of a breakfast/brunch/lunch spot! Our service was outstanding (love coming to a place where everyone working there is having fun) and we really enjoyed the Shaved Brussels Toast (includes goat cheese, bacon, and a sunny side egg – incredibly good) and the Breakfast Sandy was to die for. We also ordered a side of their in-house made chicken sausage which had great flavor. My husband ordered Molly’s famous Bloody Mary – ohmygosh the perfect amount of spice and tangy flavor. Put this on your list!
… moreMelinda
Drove up from DSM this morning to check this place out. I work in MSP during the week so my hubby and I planned to come here after hearing about it last weekend. The open concept and color scheme were pleasant. The staff also seemed genuinely happy to be there. They were also very helpful. Orders are taken at the counter and the food is brought out to you. There are plenty of menus by the door so you can take your time perusing.
The food came out rather quickly and was beautifully presented. I had asked for the barista’s favorite selections and she suggested the pimento oatmeal after I told her I like savory foods. It was one of two dishes I was eyeing, anyway. I’ve rejected sweet oatmeal most of my life so this is normally the way I prepare mine. However, I gagged upon taking my first bite. The oat milk totally ruins it, overtaking the entire dish and stealing all savoriness along with it. And no, it being oatmeal didn’t already wreck it. I’m all for veg substitutions and often cook this way at home but oat milk was the wrong choice. It’s too distinct a flavor to be on a salty rather than sweet meal. They honestly should have used cashew milk if they wanted to keep the integrity of the rest of the dish. The scallions on the oatmeal were also too powerful. They should have used chives instead. We could not taste the bacon or pimento cheese, at all. We also ordered the Breakfast Sandy. Quite unremarkable and the chicken sausage was rubbery and flavorless. I’m wondering if they forgot the seasoning. The sourdough was very good, though. I will give them that. I’m kind of thrown by all these 5 star reviews, though no one is really describing how or why the dishes are good. Neither of us are picky eaters. The flavors are just so confusing..Maybe we got the wrong things. We’re not the type of people who ask to ever have dishes re-made or replaced. These are items on their menu that are meant to be ordered, and we tasted them in the manner that they were meant to be made. IF we ever come back we’ll be ordering something else. Their page reads “Midwest nostalgia meets culinary creativity. As a proud woman-owned small business, The Dot brings you the comforting flavors you grew up loving, reimagined with a fresh, modern twist.” I’m all for innovation but I did not feel that these dishes were elevated or improved in any way. I don’t have any food allergies or special dietary needs, but I do appreciate creativity and will eat pretty much anything. It’s rare that I leave disappointed and hungry. We stopped at Burgie’s for breakfast burritos afterward. I was so looking forward to eating here this weekend. Maybe I’m wrong in my assessment. I’m just one opinion and I’m no chef. I just rely on my taste buds. I just thought I’d have a new suggestion for my many Vegan and GF friends. I don’t waste food so now I’m trying to figure out what to make these leftovers into. I do wish them the best.
… moreThe food came out rather quickly and was beautifully presented. I had asked for the barista’s favorite selections and she suggested the pimento oatmeal after I told her I like savory foods. It was one of two dishes I was eyeing, anyway. I’ve rejected sweet oatmeal most of my life so this is normally the way I prepare mine. However, I gagged upon taking my first bite. The oat milk totally ruins it, overtaking the entire dish and stealing all savoriness along with it. And no, it being oatmeal didn’t already wreck it. I’m all for veg substitutions and often cook this way at home but oat milk was the wrong choice. It’s too distinct a flavor to be on a salty rather than sweet meal. They honestly should have used cashew milk if they wanted to keep the integrity of the rest of the dish. The scallions on the oatmeal were also too powerful. They should have used chives instead. We could not taste the bacon or pimento cheese, at all. We also ordered the Breakfast Sandy. Quite unremarkable and the chicken sausage was rubbery and flavorless. I’m wondering if they forgot the seasoning. The sourdough was very good, though. I will give them that. I’m kind of thrown by all these 5 star reviews, though no one is really describing how or why the dishes are good. Neither of us are picky eaters. The flavors are just so confusing..Maybe we got the wrong things. We’re not the type of people who ask to ever have dishes re-made or replaced. These are items on their menu that are meant to be ordered, and we tasted them in the manner that they were meant to be made. IF we ever come back we’ll be ordering something else. Their page reads “Midwest nostalgia meets culinary creativity. As a proud woman-owned small business, The Dot brings you the comforting flavors you grew up loving, reimagined with a fresh, modern twist.” I’m all for innovation but I did not feel that these dishes were elevated or improved in any way. I don’t have any food allergies or special dietary needs, but I do appreciate creativity and will eat pretty much anything. It’s rare that I leave disappointed and hungry. We stopped at Burgie’s for breakfast burritos afterward. I was so looking forward to eating here this weekend. Maybe I’m wrong in my assessment. I’m just one opinion and I’m no chef. I just rely on my taste buds. I just thought I’d have a new suggestion for my many Vegan and GF friends. I don’t waste food so now I’m trying to figure out what to make these leftovers into. I do wish them the best.
Yuko Sato
Cute new brunch place with cozy rustic atmosphere, a generous selection of drinks including tea, hot chocolate and coffee, as well as a fun selection of brunch items. I had the orange maple and earl grey French toast and the toast was super fluffy. I got a side of Brussel sprouts as well too, which also has great flavor. Can’t wait to try their lunch menu as well.
… moreSheila Billing
I had my doubts looking at the menu, but decided to.be brave and tried the broccoli rueben. I thought the food was amazing. Service is really just them dropping your food off, that you order at the counter. I am not sure if tipping etiquette is here.
… moreTracey Dickinson
this was a great little place! our food was delicious: we had the lemon blueberry oatmeal, early grey and orange French toast and the breakfast burrito. All were wonderful. This is a buy before you eat place. Reading other reviews, not sure what people dislike about buying food before eating?? The staff was very helpful and kind. will definitely be going back.
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