Grove Cafe
Just like home, you don't always get what you want
124 Main St
Ames, IA
(515)232-9784
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The Grove Cafe is as close to good home cooking as you will find anywhere. Although not well known to many Ames residents, The Grove Cafe is famous for its pancakes and sought out by many tourists. The service is the second to none and the owner is always around and knows most of the customers by name. This place is definitely worth a stop for breakfast or lunch if you are in the area.
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4.1/5 with 22 votes Add Rating
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Smoke Free
Price Range
Inexpensive Hours
Mon - Fri : 5:00am - 2:00pm
Sat: 5:00am - Noon
Sun: 7:00am - Noon
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9 User Reviews & Comments
Added by observant1
July 28, 2008
Rating aren‘t all about food. This place has good, home cooked food. I haven‘t had the famous pancakes but have been eating here once or twice a month for years. Good not great food. What sets this place apart is the owner and the atmosphere. Walls need to be repainted, are a bit greasy. Booths are uncomfortable but Larry and the staff are "what you see is what you get" people and the on going dialogue between owner and staff and owner,staff and customers makes this the small town cafe we all wish we could come home to. Worth your time if you want a good breakfast or lunch sandwich.
March 1, 2008
The food is great along with the service. I have never had a pancake like that before. It was so delicious! The decor reminds me of a small town restaurant and that is the feeling you get when you are in there. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys breakfast food or small, hometown feel. However, don‘t forget to bring cash to pay with.
January 10, 2008
The pancakes rock, and all my lunches rock - but the best thing about the Grove is LARRY and STAN! :) Love you guys!
December 23, 2007
I have been going to the Grove all my life. Larry does a great job, and his staff is always there with a smile. Great food at hard to beat prices. Better be hungery when eating the pancakes, they will fill you.
October 28, 2007
Something different every time. The atmosphere is homey and the staff is well, entertaining we‘ll just say. Like it, actually love it and will always return for a great home cooked meal.
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