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 Dining

Hotel in Ames, Iowa with Free Breakfast

For a delicious and healthy start to the day, guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast that features cereals, bagels, Belgian waffles, oatmeal, yogurt, coffee and more. You can relax with ease inside our comfortable dining room with a great meal, complimentary newspaper and a steaming cup of coffee before heading off to business meetings or sightseeing destinations. For lunch and dinner, our hotel in Ames, Iowa is located near a variety of excellent local restaurants.

Breakfast. It's the most important meal of the day, which is why we have created five different and equally delicious breakfast zones with the Be Our Guest Breakfast, so you can rest assured you'll always have a good morning at Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM. And as always, it's on us.

Our complimentary breakfast buffet includes:

  • Assorted cereals
  • Bagels with cream cheese
  • Belgian waffles
  • Biscuits and gravy
  • Breads and English muffins
  • Donuts and muffins
  • Juices, tea, coffee
  • Oatmeal
  • Scrambled eggs
  • Yogurt

The Country Inn & Suites is located nearby the following restaurants:

  • Aunt Maude's (3.1 miles)
    With fresh home-made food, a full bar and great service, this upscale casual restaurant offers a high quality dining experience.
    Phone: +1 (515) 233-2339
  • B-Bop's (1.9 miles)
    For classic fast food such as burgers, fries, soda, chocolate shakes, chili and more, try this favorite local restaurant.
    Phone: +1 (515) 233-5678
  • Cafe Diem Coffee House (2.8 miles)
    With live music and the motto "seize the cup," this lively local restaurant and coffee shop is always a great bet for a good time near our hotel in Ames, Iowa.
    Phone: +1 (515) 956-3556
  • Dublin Bay Irish Pub & Grill (1.7 miles)
    This authentic Irish pub features indoor and outdoor dining, 16 beers on tap and an extensive collection of Irish whiskey.
    Phone: +1 (515) 956-3579
  • Ge-Angelo's Italian Restaurant (5.1 miles)
    For great Italian food, this family-owned restaurant features exceptional pizza, pasta, sandwiches and other delicious Italian specialties.
    Phone: +1 (515) 233-0959 
  • Hickory Park Restaurant Co. (1.8 miles)
    This favorite local restaurant has been serving excellent barbecue for more than 30 years.
    Phone: +1 (515) 232-8940
  • The Bistro (15.9 miles)
    With fresh soups, salads, sandwiches and delicious desserts, this restaurant is well worth the short drive away from our accommodations.
    Phone: +1 (515) 733-4620 
  • The Branding Iron (8.4 miles)
    This family-friendly restaurant's menu features quality steaks, chicken, seafood and much more.
    Phone: +1 (515) 382-3281