Village Inn Ames Menu

Welcome to Village Inn Ames, your go-to spot for a delightful blend of breakfast and comfort food located at 524 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA. This cherished local eatery serves up delicious meals all day, making breakfast a highlight with a variety of options that have gained rave reviews.

  • All-Day Breakfast: Diners rave about the breakfast menu, where fluffy pancakes and eggs cooked to perfection are just a few of the standout choices.
  • Signature Dishes: Indulge in signature items like mouth-watering sandwiches and refreshing salads that leave patrons satisfied.
  • Homemade Desserts: Don't miss the famed rhubarb pie, often paired with ice cream, a treat beloved by locals.
  • Inviting Atmosphere: The relaxed environment fosters great conversations, making it perfect for family gatherings or friendly catch-ups.

With attentive service and a welcoming ambiance, Village Inn Ames is truly a food lover's haven.

Specialty Skillets

Tuscan Skillet

Grilled chicken breast, sauteed onions, and sun-dried tomatoes over crispy, seasoned potatoes. Topped with mozzarella cheese, a drizzle of pesto sauce, a pinch of fresh basil, and 2 eggs any style. Served with choice of toast or pancakes

US$13.59

Philly Cheesesteak Skillet

Sauteed onions, green peppers, mushrooms, and Philly-style steak over crispy, seasoned potatoes. Topped with creamy cheese sauce, a pinch of fresh parsley, and 2 eggs any style. Served with choice of toast or pancakes.

US$14.59

Bacon & Chili Crisp Skillet

Chili Crisp Oil infused skillet featuring diced tomatoes and bacon over crispy, seasoned potatoes. Topped with mozzarella cheese, fresh parsley, and 2 eggs any style. Served with choice of toast or pancakes.

US$12.59

Pumpkin Supreme Pancakes

Three large, fluffy, made-from-scratch buttermilk pancakes packed with pumpkin flavor and drizzled with decadent caramel pecan sauce and pumpkin spice supreme cream.

US$7.00

Pumpkin Supreme Pancake Combo

Three large, fluffy, made-from-scratch buttermilk pancakes packed with pumpkin flavor and drizzled with decadent caramel pecan sauce and pumpkin spice supreme cream. Served with two strips of crispy bacon or two mouth-watering sausage links.

US$11.00

Pumpkin Supreme Pancakes

Whole Pies & Cakes

Whole German Chocolate Pie

Pecan and coconut garnished French Silk layer atop a rich, chocolate brownie layer. Topped with whipped cream.

US$16.00

Whole French Silk Pie

Velvety smooth chocolate silk covered with real whipped cream and milk chocolate curls, inside our award-winning pastry crust.

US$17.39

Whole Southern Pecan Pie

Toasted Texas pecans and a luxurious caramel filling are baked inside our golden, flaky pie crust.

US$15.99

Whole Caramel Pecan Silk Supreme Pie

A rich and decadent pie featuring a layer of our classic French Silk, a creamy supreme filling, and a layer of caramel and Texas pecans. Topped with real whipped cream and drizzled with chocolate sauce, caramel and pecans.

US$17.39

Whole Country Apple Pie

Sweet, crisp Michigan Northern Spy apples seasoned to perfection with Saigon cinnamon and baked in our flaky, award-winning pastry crust.

US$12.39

Whole Cherry Pie

Juicy, tart Michigan red cherries inside our award-winning pastry crust.

US$12.39

Whole Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

We created the perfect combination of sweet and tart with strawberries and rhubarb baked together inside our light, flaky pastry crust.

US$13.29

Whole Triple Berry Pie

Tart raspberries, plump, wild Maine blueberries, and juicy Pacific Northwest blackberries blend together to create a pie that's bursting with flavor.

US$13.29

Whole Peach Lattice Pie

Treat yourself to the pick of the crop with a taste of deliciously sweet, tree-ripened peaches piled high inside our delectably flaky lattice crust.

US$13.59

Whole Key Lime Pie

Cool and refreshing! Tangy Key limes are blended with sweetened condensed milk and eggs, baked inside a graham cracker crust, then topped with real whipped cream and a fresh slice of lime for the perfect balance of tart and sweet.

US$16.59

Whole Lemon Supreme Pie

Tangy lemon filling over cool, creamy supreme filling inside our flaky golden pie crust, then topped with real whipped cream.

US$16.59

Whole Banana Cream Pie

A delicious vanilla cream filling layered with fresh, ripe banana slices inside our award-winning pastry crust. Topped with real whipped cream and toasted almonds.

US$15.99

Whole Coconut Cream Pie

A buttery vanilla cream filling blended with shredded coconut, then topped with real whipped cream and toasted coconut shavings inside our award-winning pastry crust.

US$15.99

Whole New York-Style Cheesecake

A classic, New York-style cheesecake made with rich PHILADELPHIA cream cheese, baked inside a graham cracker crust. Try with sweet strawberries in strawberry sauce or with blueberry topping for an additional charge.

US$29.99

Whole Carrot Cake

Four-layer cake with shredded carrots, pineapple, sweetened coconut and pecan pieces, covered in cream cheese frosting.

US$32.39

German Chocolate Pie Slice

Pecan and coconut garnished French Silk layer atop a rich, chocolate brownie layer. Topped with whipped cream.

US$4.75

French Silk Pie Slice

Velvety smooth chocolate silk covered with real whipped cream and milk chocolate curls, inside our award-winning pastry crust.

US$5.39

Southern Pecan Pie Slice

Toasted Texas pecans and a luxurious caramel filling are baked inside our golden, flaky pie crust. One of our most award winning pies!

US$4.79

Caramel Pecan Silk Supreme Pie Slice

A rich and decadent pie featuring a layer of our classic French Silk, a creamy supreme filling, and a layer of caramel and Texas pecans. Topped with real whipped cream and drizzled with chocolate sauce, caramel and pecans.

US$5.39

Country Apple Pie Slice

Sweet, crisp Michigan Northern Spy apples seasoned to perfection with Saigon cinnamon and baked in our flaky, award-winning pastry crust.

US$3.99

No-Sugar-Added Apple Pie Slice

Sweet, crisp Michigan Northern Spy apples seasoned to perfection with Saigon cinnamon and baked in our flaky, award-winning pastry crust. Made with NutraSweet

US$3.99

Cherry Pie Slice

Juicy, tart Michigan red cherries inside our award-winning pastry crust.

US$3.79

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Slice

It's a marriage of sweetness and tartness as strawberries and rhubarb come together to form a most perfect pie.

US$3.79

Triple Berry Pie Slice

Tart raspberries, plump, wild Maine blueberries, and juicy Pacific Northwest blackberries blend together to create a pie that's bursting with flavor.

US$3.79

Peach Lattice Pie Slice

Deliciously sweet, tree-ripened peaches piled high inside our delectably flaky lattice crust and baked to perfection.

US$3.99

Key Lime Pie Slice

Cool and refreshing, this is a summer seasonal favorite. Tangy Key limes are blended with sweetened condensed milk and eggs, baked inside a graham cracker crust, then topped with real whipped cream and a fresh slice of lime for the perfect balance of tart and sweet.

US$5.39

Lemon Meringue Pie Slice

Whipped and baked egg whites are toasted to golden brown to make the light, fluffy meringue that sits on top of an irresistible, tangy lemon filling inside our flaky pastry crust.

US$4.99

Lemon Supreme Pie Slice

Tangy lemon filling over cool, creamy supreme filling inside our flaky, golden pie crust, then topped with real whipped cream.

US$4.99

Banana Cream Pie Slice

A delicious vanilla cream filling layered with fresh, ripe banana slices inside our award-winning pastry crust. Topped with real whipped cream and toasted almonds.

US$4.99

Coconut Cream Pie Slice

A buttery vanilla cream filling blended with shredded coconut, then topped with real whipped cream and toasted coconut shavings inside our award-winning pastry crust.

US$4.99

New York-Style Cheesecake Slice

A rich and creamy New York-style cheesecake baked inside a honey-graham crust. Try with sweet strawberries in strawberry sauce, or with blueberry toppings for an additional charge.

US$5.09

Carrot Cake Slice

Four-layer cake with shredded carrots, pineapple, sweetened coconut and pecan pieces, covered in cream cheese frosting.

US$5.99

Sliced Pies & Cakes

INN-Credible V.I.B.

V.I.B.

Choose 4 different items to create your own breakfast.

US$12.59

Denver Omelette*

Diced ham, fresh green peppers and onions, topped with melted cheese.

US$13.49

Country Music Star Omelette*

House-made sausage, diced ham and onions, topped with Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, country sausage gravy and bacon.

US$13.59

Fresh Spinach & Bacon Omelette*

Fresh spinach, bacon and diced onions, topped with Swiss cheese and Hollandaise sauce.

US$13.29

Garden Veggie Omelette*

Low-cholesterol egg substitute, onions, green peppers, tomatoes and mushrooms. Topped with Ranchero sauce and Mozzarella cheese.

US$13.19

Create Your Own Omelette*

Made with three eggs, Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheeses.

US$10.99

California Omelette

Diced avocado, bacon and mushrooms topped with Swiss cheese.

US$13.59

Three-Egg Omelettes

Signature Skillets

Ultimate Skillet*

Two bacon strips, two sausage links, diced ham, mushrooms, green peppers, onions, tomatoes and melted cheeses.

US$13.49

Chicken-Fried Steak Skillet*

Savory chicken-fried steak and onions topped with country sausage gravy.

US$13.59

California Skillet*

Bacon, mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, fresh spinach, Swiss cheese, Hollandaise sauce and avocado slices.

US$13.59

Garden Fresh Skillet*

Onions, green peppers, mushrooms, broccoli, and tomatoes with Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheeses.

US$13.49

Rio Grande Skillet*

Choice of grilled chicken breast or smoked pork carnitas with red peppers, onions, pork green chili, Pepper Jack, Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheeses, sour cream, fresh pico de gallo and jalapeno slices.

US$13.59

1/2-Lb. Chicken-Fried Steak & Eggs*

Smothered in savory country sausage gravy.

US$13.99

Ultimate Breakfast*

Two bacon strips, two sausage links and grilled ham steak.

US$13.59

Smothered Breakfast Burrito*

Choice of roasted chicken breast or smoked pork carnitas with country potatoes, scrambled eggs, cheese, onion, tomato, corn and jalapenos. Topped with pork green chili, sour cream and fresh pico de gallo. Hash browns and bread choice not included.

US$13.29

Eggs Benedict*

Two poached eggs and smoked ham over a toasted English muffin, topped with Hollandaise sauce. Bread choice not included.

US$13.29

Tres Huevos Rancheros*

Three fresh eggs, any style, choice of roasted chicken breast or smoked pork carnitas with Pepper Jack cheese, refried beans and corn tortillas. Topped with pork green chili, sour cream and fresh pico de gallo. Hash browns and pancakes not included.

US$12.99

Biscuits & Gravy With Eggs*

House-made sausage patties inside two buttermilk biscuits, topped with savory country sausage gravy. Bread choice not included.

US$12.69

Bacon & Eggs*

US$13.59

Four Sausage Links & Eggs*

US$13.59

Two House-Made Sausage Patties & Eggs*

US$13.59

6 Oz. Top Sirloin & Eggs*

US$14.39

Corned Beef Hash & Eggs*

Served with two eggs, any style, hash browns and your choice of toast, English muffin or three made-from-scratch buttermilk pancakes

US$13.29

2-2-2 Breakfast*

Two eggs, any style, two bacon strips or two sausage links and two made-from-scratch buttermilk pancakes.

US$10.39

Huevos Rancheros

A flour tortilla topped with two eggs, cheese and red or green chile. Served with refried beans.

US$13.39

Classic Breakfasts

Griddle Favorites

Pumpkin Supreme Pancake Combo

Three large, fluffy, made-from-scratch buttermilk pancakes packed with pumpkin flavor and drizzled with decadent caramel pecan sauce and pumpkin spice supreme cream. Served with two strips of crispy bacon or two mouth-watering sausage links.

US$11.00

French Toast Combo*

Eggs, any style, four slices of vanilla-battered French toast with two cherrywood-smoked bacon strips, two sausage links or one house-made sausage patty.

US$12.39

Belgian Waffle Combo*

Eggs, any style, and a Belgian waffle with two cherrywood-smoked bacon strips, two sausage links or one house-made sausage patty.

US$12.39

Buttermilk Pancake Combo*

Eggs, any style, three buttermilk pancakes with two cherrywood-smoked bacon strips, two sausage links or one house-made sausage patty.

US$12.39

Strawberry Crepes Combo

Two strawberries and cream crepes, served with hash browns and two bacon strips or two sausage links.

US$12.79

Strawberry-Banana Supreme French Toast

Four slices of vanilla-battered French toast topped with sweet supreme cream, fresh strawberries and sliced bananas.

US$12.99

Double Blueberry Pancakes

Three buttermilk pancakes with blueberries, topped with blueberry sauce and whipped cream. Served with two cherrywood-smoked bacon strips, two sausage links or one house-made sausage patty.

US$11.79

Belgian Waffle

US$9.79

Three Buttermilk Pancakes

US$8.99

Four Slices French Toast

US$10.79

Marbled Rye Reuben

Hand-shredded corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and Thousand Island on grilled rye.

US$13.39

Turkey Bacon Avocado Melt

Hand-carved turkey breast with bacon, avocado, Pepper Jack cheese, red onion, tomato and mayo on grilled wheat bread.

US$13.39

Chicken Ranch

Chicken-fried chicken breast, Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses and two bacon strips on a grilled brioche bun with Ranch.

US$13.99

Bacon Lover's BLT

Bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo on toasted bread.

US$11.79

Double Decker Club

Hand-carved turkey breast, ham, bacon and American cheese, with tomato, lettuce and mayo on toasted bread.

US$13.39

Grown-Up Grilled Cheese

American, Cheddar, Monterey Jack and Mozzarella cheeses, bacon and grilled tomato slices on Parmesan-crusted bread.

US$11.99

Pot Roast Sandwich

Served open-faced with mashed potatoes and brown gravy as side choice.

US$12.99

Satisfying Sandwiches

Burgers

All-World Double Cheeseburger*

Layers of American and Swiss cheeses on two juicy burger patties topped with two cherrywood-smoked bacon strips, onion rings and Thousand Island dressing.

US$14.09

All-American Cheeseburger

US$11.99

Patty Melt*

Sauteed onions, American and Swiss cheeses on grilled marbled rye bread.

US$11.99

Pot Roast

Served with mashed potatoes and brown gravy and Texas toast.

US$13.39

1/2-Lb. Chicken-Fried Steak

Smothered in country sausage gravy, served with mashed potatoes and gravy and a buttermilk biscuit.

US$14.59

Slow-Roasted Turkey

Hand-carved and served with cornbread stuffing, mashed potatoes and turkey gravy, cranberry sauce and a buttermilk biscuit.

US$14.59

6 Oz. Top Sirloin*

Grilled in garlic steak butter, served with mashed potatoes and gravy and Texas toast.

US$15.99

Fish & Chips

Golden-fried white fish with tartar sauce, seasoned French fries and Texas toast.

US$14.99

Chopped Steak

Chopped steak with onions, served on mashed potatoes and smothered in mushrooms and brown gravy, choice of one side and Texas toast.

US$13.79

Golden Fried Shrimp

Served with rice pilaf and choice of a side and Texas toast.

US$13.99

Grilled Tilapia

Grilled and served with rice pilaf, one side and Texas toast.

US$13.99

Smothered Chicken

Grilled chicken breasts topped with Swiss, sauteed onions, peppers and mushrooms. Served with rice pilaf, one side and Texas toast.

US$13.79

Homestyle Entrees

Soups and Salads

Classy Cobb Salad

Grilled chicken breast, bacon, avocado, hard-boiled egg, tomato, and crumbled Bleu cheese on mixed greens.

US$12.99

Celebrity Chef Salad

Hand-carved turkey breast, ham, Cheddar cheese, tomato, hard-boiled egg and seasoned croutons on mixed greens.

US$12.99

Side Garden Salad

Fresh greens with tomatoes, cucumber and seasoned croutons and your choice of dressing.

US$4.49

Taco Salad

Tortilla bowl with lettuce, choice of seasoned ground beef or chicken, beefy red or pork green chili, Cheddar cheese, tomatoes, avocado and sour cream. Served with salsa.

US$12.99

The Vill-Inn Funny Face*

3 pancakes, two strips of bacon or sausage links and one fresh egg.

US$4.29

Bucky's Mini-Pancakes

Six mini-pancakes served with syrup.

US$4.29

French Toast

Grilled French toast sprinkled with powdered sugar, served with syrup.

US$4.29

Junior Breakfast*

One fresh egg, choice of one strip of bacon or sausage link and toast with jelly.

US$4.29

Clucker Dunkers

Crispy chicken tenders served with ranch dressing.

US$4.29

Kids' Crush Cheeseburger

Quarter pound crush burger with American cheese, tomato and pickles.

US$5.29

KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese

US$4.29

Grilled Cheese

Grilled cheese sandwich with melted American cheese.

US$4.29

Kid's Milk

10 oz.

US$1.29

Kid's Chocolate Milk

10 oz.

US$1.29

Kid's Soft Drink

10 oz.

US$1.19

Kid's Lemonade

10 oz.

US$1.29

Kid's Orange Juice

10 oz.

US$1.39

Kid's Apple Juice

10 oz.

US$1.39

Kids

Beverages

Premium Roast Coffee

16 oz.

US$3.59

Premium Decaf Roast Coffee

16 oz.

US$3.59

Iced Tea

32 oz.

US$3.59

Orange Juice

16 oz.

US$4.19

Apple Juice

16 oz.

US$4.19

Cranberry Juice

16 oz.

US$4.19

Soft Drink

32 oz. fountain soda

US$3.59

Lemonade

32 oz.

US$3.59

Side Pumpkin Supreme Pancakes

Three fluffy, made-from-scratch buttermilk pancakes packed with pumpkin flavor, and drizzled with decadent caramel pecan sauce and pumpkin spice supreme cream.

US$2.50

2 Pieces Of Toast

Your choice of bread

US$2.39

2 Pieces Of French Toast

US$3.99

3 Buttermilk Pancakes

US$2.39

1 Egg

Your choice of preparation

US$1.99

2 Slices Of Bacon

Cherrywood-smoked bacon strips

US$3.29

2 Sausage Links

US$3.29

Side Of Country Potatoes

US$3.49

Side Of Hash Browns

US$3.59

Side Of French Fries

US$3.59

Side Garden Salad

Your choice of dressing

US$4.49

Side Of Fresh Fruit

US$2.79

A la Carte

To Go Silverware

To Go Silverware

US$0.00