Potter’s Shoppe & Eatery

Ames, IA · Cafe

Rating
4.9/5
★★★★★ 4.9
Reviews
20
Rank in Ames
#5
of 185 restaurants
City Percentile
92%
rating percentile
Address
Potter’s Shoppe & Eatery, 330 5th St, Ames, IA 50010
Phone
(515) 916-4389
Website
pottersshoppeandeatery.com
Status
Closed · Opens 8 AM

Potter’s Shoppe & Eatery is a restaurant located in Ames, IA. It is one of 185 restaurants listed in Ames. Its 4.9-star rating is above the Ames city average of 4.3 stars. It ranks #5 among Ames restaurants by combined rating and review volume. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Potter’s Shoppe & Eatery

Potter’s Shoppe & Eatery is a charming cafe nestled in the heart of downtown Ames, IA, serving the area since 2023. Our cozy establishment specializes in creating a welcoming atmosphere while offering a delectable menu that includes a delightful... More

Hours

Saturday8 AM–2 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Joe Roberts · Aug 2025

We stopped by Potters on Saturday morning right after the Ames farmers market. We walked in and were greeted by a wonderfully personalble employee who walked us through the menu. We ordered our food and drinks and sat down outside on their well shaded patio. The music and flowers made the spot feel super comfortable. I ordered a smoothie which had real fruit pieces in it. For food I got the breakfast sandwich with bacon that was super crispy. For a side hash browns was the obvious choice. They were well done! Crispy and flavorful with different herbs. Their fruite selection was also superb. Great little cafe!

★★★★★ 5.0 Cyndi Mesmer · Sep 2025

I absolutely love Potters Eatery! It’s such a super cute spot with a cozy vibe that makes you want to stay awhile. The location is perfect, and it feels like a little treat every time I stop in. The staff are always so friendly and welcoming—it feels like they really care about their customers. The menu is huge, with so many options, whether you’re in the mood for a full meal, something from the bakery, or just a really good coffee or tea. I’ve tried a few different things and everything has been delicious. It’s definitely become one of my favorite places in Ames. Can’t wait to go back!

★★★★☆ 4.0 Amanda Strutz · Mar 2026

Very clean, friendly, comfortable place. Whether you want a quiet place to read or have a meeting this place works be a great choice! Loved the fresh flowers on every table and the Carmel latte was perfect.

★★★★★ 5.0 Danika Perron · May 2025

We tried this beautiful place after moving our daughter out of her dorm at Iowa State. The atmosphere was great with high ceilings, an open air vibe and lovely natural lighting. The breeze coming through the large windows was so nice as we enjoyed our meal. We came for lunch and got sandwiches and salads. Bonus for us- gluten free bread . I wish I had tried a coffee as it smelled amazing, but I will definitely be returning for that next time.

★★★★★ 5.0 Rich McCay-Read · Dec 2025

I tried the Turkey Ruben with fruit cup and also some kind of raspberry bar to go. Surprisingly the turkey reuben sandwich surprisingly quite tasty along with Raspberry bar.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating ✓ Assistive Hearing Loop

Services

CafeBakeryBreakfast restaurantCatererCoffee shopGift shopLunch restaurant

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