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(Franchises/Chains): A Sampling of Ames' Food Options....
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  • kim83_50158
  • Updated By kim83_50158 on March 25, 2005
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  • There are some pretty good pizza restaurants (college town, of course there are pizza places). And franchises: Applebee's, Red Lobster, Wendy's, Arby's, Perkins, Panera's, McDonald's, Fazoli's, Burger King, Dairy Queen, Subway, Quizno's, Culver's, Diamond Dave's (mexican), Pizza Hut, Carlos O'Kelley's, Okoboji Steakhouse(?)--an Iowa thing, Jimmy John's!, Papa John's, Dominoe's, etc.
    They're all pretty good.

    At Okoboji--you have to get the "boji" fries! So good! (Seasoned fries--essentially)

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  • Theme: Other
  • Price: less than US$10    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: less expensive than average
  • Address: All over..
  • Website: www.qwestdex.com
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    Hickory Park!!!: Hickory Park!!!
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  • Updated By kim83_50158 on March 25, 2005
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  • It's a very family-oriented restaurant! On birthdays (customers), some of the waiters will come and sing to the guest...they even have their own special song for the occasion.
    Being such a special place and all....people from all over (Iowans, students' families, etc etc) love eating at Hickory Park. And so you might have a wait occasionally, but no fear, you won't be waiting too long. Also once you order, your food comes pretty quickly. I should comment about the price. I didn't put price per person, because it very much depends on what one orders (like anywhere). Many are less than $10, a few more between $10 and $15. Good news is, that even a relatively small, cheap meal will definitely fill you up.

    A 'Hickory' is basically a Hamburger Steak. And there are so many different varieties and combinations. My favorite is the pizza or the mozzarella and Pepperoni, but they also have Barbecue meats, sandwiches, and almost anything else your heart desires. Their desserts are just as wonderful-especially the Apple Crisp. They also have Sundaes, Malts, Floats, Sodas, and tons of other stuff.

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  • Theme: American
  • Comparison: less expensive than average
  • Address: 1404 S Duff Ave. (Across from Kmart/BigK)
  • Other Contact: #515-232-8940
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    Great Plains Sauce & Dough Co: Great Plains Sauce & Dough Co
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  • By d_marquis on October 5, 2002
  • Ames Page by d_marquis
  • THE BEST PIZZA IN THE WORLD. Dine in (small, not usually very crowded, honey jars on the tables), carry out, or delivery.

    The pizza is expensive ($8 for a small) but two slices are more than enough to satisfy ANYONE. The pizza has lots of cheese and one can choose from many different types of crusts: White (thin or thick), Potato (Thin only), and Whole Wheat (thick or thin). I highly recommend the thick whole-wheat crust. Even my friends who don't like whole wheat love it. Great Plains does deliver, but make sure to ask for some honey (to put on the pizza crust) if you order that way.

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  • Theme: Other
  • Address: 129 Main St AMES IA 50010-6359
  • Other Contact: The Phone Number is (515) 232-42
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    LaFuente Mexican Restaurant: LaFuente Mexican Restaurant
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  • By kim83_50158 on October 4, 2002
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  • Everything's Good--So is the service!!

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  • Theme: Other
  • Address: 217 S.Duff Ave., #515-233-6696
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    A couple: New China on...
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  • By jpaustin on October 5, 2002
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  • A couple:

    New China on Lincoln Way. Your typical Chinese fare, but particularly well done.

    Cafe Northwest on Duff. Distinctive atmosphere, creative dishes for meat-eaters and vegetarians alike.

    New China: General Tso's Chicken.

    Cafe Northwest: I'd have to go with the Cajun Chicken. Mmmm.

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    La Fuente: La Fuente
  • By OrdWhite on October 5, 2002
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  • The food isn't great, but you can get completely rocked after just one drink. Sure, that drink is 46oz...

    Monster Margarita

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  • Theme: Other
  • Address: On Duff, next to the drug store.
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    O'Malley & Mcgees: One more victory in the war vs. corporate chains
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  • By sudorandon on February 12, 2006
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  • Ames' nicest Mexican restaurant. Think Carlos O'Kelley's (notice the similarity in names?) minus the Disneyland atmosphere and the severely inflated prices.

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  • Theme: Mexican
  • Price: US$11-20    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: 716 S Duff Av
  • Phone: (515) 232-1715
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