Campus Cafes: Located all around campus, the cafes run by ISU Dining offer up a wide variety of food and drinks for a quick study break snack. A perk of the cafes on campus is the ability to pay using Dining Dollar$ and CyCash, along with regular money.

Arcadia: This locally owned cafe has their own coffee roaster inside to make the freshest coffee possible. To go along with your coffee, they now make their own bread.

Capanna: This cafe’s specialty is their homemade gelato. “What makes the gelato authentic is the recipe comes from Italy,” said owner David Smith. Their free Wi-Fi and meeting room make this the perfect spot for studying.

Vinyl Café: What goes great with a cup of fair-trade coffee made with local dairy farm milk? Some great music. This coffee shop doubles as a record store with new music added on a daily basis.

The Barista Café: ISU students established this cafe, located in Buchanan Hall. It was created to teach students about starting a business, and it is still fully run by students who make the drinks and snacks.

The Café: This locally owned restaurant and cafe, located in North Ames, prides itself on its belief “that good food, good drink and good company are some of the most rewarding ingredients life has to offer.”

Café Milo: Located in West Ames, Café Milo serves only locally roasted coffee and espresso blends. The cafe also serves sandwiches, soups and bakery goods.

Stomping Grounds Café: Stomping Grounds has been in business since 1993. The cafe is located on Welch Avenue and has both indoor and outdoor seating. In addition to coffee, Stomping Grounds also serves food and wine. 

Lorry’s Coffee: Lorry’s, which is located on Lincoln Way, opened in October 2011. The owner Lorry Ver Steeg collaborated with Matthew Goodman, owner of Fighting Burrito, to open the coffee shop. The shop serves drinks and food. It also has a drive-thru.