Vinyl Cafe

Vinyl Cafe is an independent coffee shop and vinyl record store located at 303 Kellogg Ave in downtown Ames, Iowa. Established in 2010, the business combines a full espresso bar serving specialty coffees, fresh pastries, and breakfast items with thousands of vinyl records spanning rock, blues, jazz, and country genres, featuring a listening booth for customers to sample before purchasing. The cafe has become a community gathering place known for its warm hospitality, thoughtfully sourced brews, and involvement in student-focused events such as Experience Iowa State and Orientation.