Opening hours
Opening hours not available
We don’t have confirmed opening hours for Daytime Diner yet. Call (515) 815-6605 to check before you go.
Typical hours for diners across the US
Most diners across the US open around 7:00 AM and close around 8:00 PM on weekdays; 91% are open on Sundays and 18% stay open until 10 PM or later.
Based on 505 similar places in our guide.
About Daytime Diner
Daytime Diner is a diner you'll find at 127 Dotson Drive in Ames, Iowa. It is one of 154 places to eat and drink we list in Ames.
You can visit for dine-in.
You can reach the team at (515) 815-6605.
Quick facts
- Category
- Diner
- Address
- 127 Dotson Drive, Ames, IA 50014
- Phone
- (515) 815-6605
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Popular times (typical for diners)
Diners are usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 8 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns and the usual opening hours of diners across the US.
Typical prices for diners across the US
Based on 181 menus with 15,859 priced items from diners across the US, the median menu item costs $10.99, and half of all items are priced between $6.15 and $16.05.
We don’t have Daytime Diner’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what diners across the US typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Grilled Cheese | 42% | $7.95 |
| Hot Chocolate | 38% | $3.56 |
| Onion Rings | 35% | $6.95 |
| Coffee | 35% | $3.00 |
| Chef Salad | 34% | $12.87 |
| French Toast | 33% | $9.00 |
| Cheeseburger | 32% | $9.99 |
| Patty Melt | 29% | $14.00 |
Calculated from 181 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Daytime Diner there are 6 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 15 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Chinese (3), Cafes & Coffee (3), Bars & Pubs (2), and Sandwiches & Delis (2).
4 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Cafes & CoffeeStarbucks< 0.1 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodMcDonald's0.2 mi
- ChineseSzechuan House0.2 mi
- PizzaPapa John's0.4 mi
- Bars & PubsThumbs0.8 mi
What to expect at a diner
American restaurants cover a lot of ground: the neighborhood diner with a counter and bottomless coffee, the family restaurant with a long laminated menu, the gastropub doing elevated comfort food, and the “New American” kitchen that builds a short seasonal menu around local farms. What ties them together is a menu built on familiar staples – burgers, sandwiches, salads, steaks, fried chicken and pasta – plus regional favorites that change as you cross the country.
What to order
- Cheeseburger – the benchmark dish; a good one tells you how seriously the kitchen takes its basics
- Chicken-fried steak or fried chicken – a comfort classic, especially in the South and Midwest
- Mac and cheese – often a house side that doubles as a main
- A regional specialty – look for anything named after the town or state on the menu
Good to know
- Portions are generous; sharing a starter or ordering a half portion is common and rarely frowned upon.
- Weekday lunch specials and early-bird dinners often cost noticeably less than the regular menu.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard across the US.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Daytime Diner located?
Daytime Diner is located at 127 Dotson Drive, Ames, IA 50014.
What is the phone number of Daytime Diner?
You can call Daytime Diner at (515) 815-6605.
Does Daytime Diner offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Daytime Diner. Listed service options: dine-in.
What else is near Daytime Diner?
There are 15 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Daytime Diner. Nearby options include Starbucks (< 0.1 mi), McDonald's (0.2 mi), and Szechuan House (0.2 mi).
How much do diners across the US cost?
Based on 181 menus with 15,859 priced items from diners across the US, the median menu item costs $10.99, and half of all items are priced between $6.15 and $16.05.
Nearby places
All in Ames
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