Grove Cafe

124 Main St, Ames, Iowa 50010 USA

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Opens Thu 6a

Independent
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not Accepted
No Wifi

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“Try some giant pancakes”

A classic bit of Main Street Americana, Larry and Jill Goodale's The Grove Cafe was recently named Iowa's best breakfast spot by Food Network magazine thanks to out-of-this-world pancakes, French toast, omelets and hash browns. Unless you haven't eaten in a few days, you'd be wise to make it pancake (singular), given the width and thickness of these oversized griddle cakes.

Reviewed by
Liz A.

April 14, 2024

Bring cash!! Cash only! We stopped in for a Sundays hankering of biscuits and gravy. Did not know it was cash only. Save yourself the extra atm fees and bring cash. Don't let that distract you... Read more

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K B.

April 14, 2024

Great little place to go eat breakfast. Their hash browns are amazing. Not many places to sit but definitely worth the wait. Read more

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Mike B.

February 04, 2024

Everything A Small Town Cafe Should Be We ordered pretty standard fare, but it was delish and exactly what we expected. The prices were great and the service was delightful. We've been before... Read more

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