The weather is getting colder and if you are finding that you need a spot to have a warm drink, or just have time to kill, the Vinyl Cafe on Main Street is the spot for you to go.

The Vinyl Cafe is a coffee shop in downtown Ames that is special because of the setting and mix of coffee and music, along with the fact that the owner puts the customer first. 

The thing that struck me the most when I entered the cafe was the setting. It is a very warm-feeling place, and the owner is part of that reason. Blake Delaney has made it into a very caring and warm place to sit down and enjoy a cup of coffee. He is very easy to talk to, and it feels like he actually cares about the customer more than your average chain coffee shop. 

Another thing that makes the cafe unique is the fact that it is also a record store. It is really cool to see the merging of the cafe and the records, so this unique combination is well worth checking out.

The only problem with this merging is that shopping for the records can sometimes prove hard because there is no real organization to them. However, there is the possibility of stumbling across some really cool records that make it all worth it.

There are many different coffee options on the menu to try, but the specialty ones are definitely another unique part of the cafe. They all had a fruit taste, but it didn’t overpower the coffee.

The Vinyl Cafe is a delightful coffee shop with a nice and caring owner who instills warmth into the cafe. Talking to him is great, and it seems like he really cares about the customer. The coffee is even better, as it isn’t just pure sugar and cream and still has the coffee taste, unlike other chain coffee shops. The merging of the record store and coffee shop also makes Vinyl Cafe a very cool place that provides a different feeling from your average chain. Everyone should check out this Ames spot next time they want to get their caffeine fix.

To find out more about the Vinyl Cafe, visit their Facebook page.