Curtis K.07/19/13I've been Tip Topping for many years every Saturday before going to the tailgating lots. It's strange smell, awesome chili, dirty bathrooms, and cheap beer make it very popular with locals and... More
Jake R.12/11/22Stopped on a Sunday before noon for a quick drink. Great crowd and everyone was friendly. Great atmosphere with my type of down to earth people! More
Rebekah S.11/26/19Tip Top's is a classic staple in Ames. It has been around for so long! We went to grab a drink, since it was my father-in-laws old stomping ground. LOL. The drinks were great prices and everyone... More
Bryan D.09/16/18My favorite bar way back in college (1980 to 85). Thumbs Up in campus town was a biggy, too, but they've been gone for decades. So glad to see the TipTop hasn't changed. Man we had some late... More
Matt E.07/31/08The Tip Top Lounge is football gamedays in Ames, Iowa. This place hasn't changed since my father was a student at Iowa State, neither have their traditions. Chili and beer at 6 A.M. on a... More