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Insomnia Cookies Ames

Cookie shop in Ames, IA 50014: opening hours, location and what to order.

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Opening hours

 
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MondayMidnight – 1 AM, 11 AM – Midnight
TuesdayMidnight – 1 AM, 11 AM – Midnight
WednesdayMidnight – 1 AM, 11 AM – Midnight
ThursdayMidnight – 1 AM, 11 AM – Midnight
FridayMidnight – 1 AM, 11 AM – Midnight
SaturdayMidnight – 3 AM, Noon – Midnight
SundayMidnight – 3 AM, Noon – Midnight

100 hours a week across 7 days. Holiday hours may differ.

Address217 Welch Ave, Ames, IA 50014
Phone(515) 585-1076
StyleCookie shop
CountyStory County
Time zoneCentral Time
From city center1.9 mi west

About Insomnia Cookies

Insomnia Cookies serves Ames from 217 Welch Ave, roughly 1.9 mi from downtown Ames, heading west.

Ames has 9 places on our map that bake or sell fresh pastry, and this is one of them, which works out to one bakery per 7,670 residents. Nearest alternative: Humble Donuts at 637 Lincoln Way, 1.6 mi away.

Insomnia Cookies opens as early as Midnight and stays open until Midnight on its longest day, for about 100 hours across 7 days a week. Weekend visits work too — it is open Saturday and Sunday.

This is one of 365 locations of the same brand in our directory.

Insomnia Cookies was founded in 2003 by Seth Berkowitz, who started baking and delivering cookies from his dorm room at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. The chain now has hundreds of shops, many near college campuses, and is known for warm cookies delivered late into the night, often until 3 a.m.

Signature menu

Items this brand is known for. Availability varies by location.

Full menu

Typical busy times

5 AM9 AM1 PM5 PM10 PM

Estimated from the opening hours and typical bakery traffic — not live data.

When to go

  • Weekday mornings are usually the rush, peaking around Noon.
  • For the widest choice, arrive within the first hour after opening — popular items can sell out by early afternoon.
  • The last hour before closing tends to be quiet, and some bakeries discount day-old bread then.
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Questions about Insomnia Cookies

What are Insomnia Cookies's hours?
Insomnia Cookies's listed hours are Mon–Fri: Midnight – 1 AM, 11 AM – Midnight; Sat–Sun: Midnight – 3 AM, Noon – Midnight. Holiday hours can differ.
Is Insomnia Cookies open on Sunday?
Yes. On Sundays it is open Midnight – 3 AM, Noon – Midnight.
What time does Insomnia Cookies open in the morning?
The earliest listed opening time is Midnight on Monday.
Where is Insomnia Cookies located?
Insomnia Cookies is at 217 Welch Ave, Ames, IA 50014. Tap the map on this page to open turn-by-turn directions.
What is the phone number for Insomnia Cookies?
The listed phone number is (515) 585-1076.
What should I order at Insomnia Cookies?
Signature items include Chocolate Chunk, Double Chocolate Chunk, Triple Chocolate Deluxe, and S'mores Deluxe. See the full menu page for more.
What other bakeries are near Insomnia Cookies?
Nearby options include Humble Donuts (1.6 mi), Great Harvest Bakery and Cafe (1.8 mi), and Piece & Freedom Bakery (1.9 mi).