Tip Top Lounge — Restaurant in Ames

I have waited a while to write this review, but I would like to say that I had a very enjoyable lunch there in July of 1957. Two of my fraternity brothers and I had been to a convention in Denver and were on our way to Chicago. We saw the restaurant, liked its looks and subsequently enjoyed the food and hospitality. I have a postcard that I was given then...it is really retro-looking with those 1950's cars outside. I must say that I enjoy that old look much better than the current photo on the Lounge's website...too bad it wasn't kept in the old style...people would be flocking to it for...

If you're under the age of 35, the entirety of the staff and patrons will glare at you as if your existence has ruined the baby boomer vibe of the place.

And speaking of baby boomers, you would think the bar was stuck in the 1950s considering they accept cash only, and won't tell you about this until after they served you. So now your 5 dollar watered down shot of vodka gets to cost 10 with an ATM fee.

Invest in a 10 dollar plastic card reader that attaches to your phone. Itll make you a lot more money and earn you a...

I come here maybe a couple times a week for one specific drink and each time I’m here, it’s inconsistent pricing. I normally come the same days and times. But, the drink I get from one bartender is $7 then the yesterday it was $10 and now today it’s $15. I don’t mind paying for it. But, after I was told the price if I chose not to drink it I was told I can’t come back in. So, because of the greed they will lose a loyal person and I’m okay with that. Maybe this is Gods way of pushing me away from...