The food is delicious and the place is very busy but the servers are prompt and friendlyread more

Sweet treat I had to find out if this ice cream shops…read morereputation, proceeded it and boy let me tell you . The ice cream tasted so fresh. It was brightly illuminated with beautiful rainbow colors like the ice cream shop big glass front window patio seating. This was the epitome of a city ice cream shop. ! The ice cream was fresh so many flavors and the price was easy. The service was vibrant and joyous. you should stop in.!

Betty Rae's has long been a local favorite for handcrafted, small-batch ice cream, with plenty of…read morenational recognition along the way. So I'm surprised it took me this long to write a review. We stopped by the River Market location last night, and one of the quickest ways to judge a place is simply to look around. There was a line of people waiting to get in and others lingering outside, happily working their way through whatever they had just ordered. That's usually a pretty good sign. A few years ago, Betty Rae's closed its shops, and there was real concern that the brand might disappear for good. Then Matt Shatto of Shatto Milk Company rode in on the proverbial white horse, revived the brand and began expanding it again. I clearly need a few more visits to work my way through the flavor options. When you first walk in, you'll see wooden blocks displaying flavors. Those are just some of the classics that are always available. The big menu behind the freezer cases is where the real decision-making begins. And if you can't decide, the staff is more than happy to let you sample your way through the case. As someone who considers chocolate chip cookies and cookie dough their own food groups, I went with the Cookie Dough. What stood out most was the texture. It was incredibly rich, dense and creamy, almost closer to frozen custard than traditional ice cream. My niece, who is a far more experienced Betty Rae's customer, swears by the Lavender and Caramel combination. I'm not sure I would have ever put those two together, which is probably another reason I need to go back. And Betty Rae's is about more than what's in the cup. The River Market shop has a comfortable, funky personality that fits the neighborhood perfectly. The servers were exceptionally friendly, and even the music is part of the experience. You can find their playlist on Spotify. Great ice cream. Fun place. Terrific people. And apparently, I have a lot more flavors to try.

Very creamy ice cream with a variety of delicious flavors. We tried the Coffee (I forgot what the…read moreexact name was, but it used the beans from the cafe next door), Guava Sorbet, London Fog, and Pecan. Prices were pretty solid too; it was around $7 for two very large scoops/flavors. (You also get to try the flavors) Overall a great ice cream spot to drop in after a meal or to cool off. One note: the photobooth in the back is advertised as B&W but it's actually color lol

During my staycation week, I was trying to find things to do that I hadn't done before. i was…read morepleasantly surprised to learn that Christopher Elbow offered tours, so I paid my $10 and scheduled a Friday morning tour. There were 11 people on the tour with me. When we arrived, we were given a small but decadently rich hot cocoa to sip. We gathered in the backroom that has been curated to resemble a museum exhibit with timelines, drawings and photos along several walls to present a detailed history of chocolate and the complete process of growing cacao beans, harvesting, drying, shipping, roasting and through all the ways they are then turned into an array of finished chocolate products. Our guide has been in the industry for a long while and was very knowledgeable and personable. After the history and botanical lessons, we were given an overview of the long process of roasting and mixing with the equipment front and center. Near the end of the tour, we were given 3 small chocolate bars - Madagascar, Ecuador and Vietnam so we could make taste comparisons. Half of the ticket price is donated to a group that benefits cacao growers and the other $5 is rebated back to you for an inhouse discount for anything that you purchase afterwards. A highly enjoyable and educational offering from one of KC's premier brands. Trivia: Did you know that a roasted cacao bean tastes like banana bread? Did you know that Christopher Elbow also has 3 other retail locations? San Francisco, Breckenridge, CO and Napa Valley.

I was first introduced to Christopher Elbow Chocolates a few Christmases ago when a client sent me…read morea box as a gift. My first thought was that these might be some of the prettiest chocolates I had ever seen--and thankfully, they taste just as good as they look! When my husband and I started planning a trip to Kansas City, I discovered that Christopher Elbow Chocolates is based here AND that they offer a Chocolate Experience where you can learn about chocolate, their process and the company. At $20 per person for about 50 minutes, it sounded like a fun addition to our day. Hands down, it was totally worth it! We went on a Thursday and happened to be the only two people booked for our experience, so it almost felt like our own private chocolate tour. We met the manager, who was incredibly friendly, and honestly everyone we interacted with was welcoming and helpful. During the experience, we got to try drinking chocolate, melted chocolate and a salted caramel chocolate treat--and every single one was incredible. The presentation itself was very thorough, with beautiful photos and examples throughout. We learned a lot about chocolate, their process and the company, and they took the time to answer all of our questions. If you love chocolate, the Chocolate Experience is absolutely worth adding to your Kansas City itinerary. You get to learn about chocolate, taste some delicious samples and then, of course, shop for chocolates afterward. We definitely didn't leave empty-handed! It's a great place to pick up something for yourself or bring home a beautiful (and delicious!) gift for family and friends.

First time trying Insomnia Cookies, and would recommend it to anyone. The worker at the front…read morecounter was very nice, and gave us a cookie for free. I got a deluxe cookie, and a cookies n crème and both were amazing.

Cookies are always tasty but waiting over an hour is ridiculous. The time kept getting pushed back…read morefurther and further and the driver didn't pay any attention to my notes on the order. This is why it doesn't make sense to tip before the delivery. Funny thing is there was a person at our hotel who also ordered cookies and when I said something to him, he commented about the long wait. I should have heeded what he said and skipped ordering but I was craving cookies! Anyhoo - I don't recommend this location.

A great cupcake shop with fresh, delicious and beautiful treats for any occasion. They have…read moreindividual cupcakes and boxes available for purchase. I would recommend ordering ahead if you need a large quantity.

Honestly, I'm normally very happy with this shop. I haven't been in a little while but I was…read moreexcited that they had one red velvet cupcake left and honestly it was not good it was big it was full it was well made The taste was just off and I think the frosting was wrong. I mean I guess I'm used to most red velvet cakes having kind of a cream cheese frosting and this seemed more like a regular buttercream with very little butter. I will definitely try them again cuz I'm obsessed with cupcakes but I was not happy with this one.

I love this sweet little shop. We walk to this area all of the time and it's always a treat getting…read moreto stop in here, no pun intended. In my opinion, their best products are the truffles. Perfect for a little bite or, even better, for a small gift for somebody on a special occasion or no occasion at all. During the pandemic, they have been offering curbside pickup on store orders, so I have gotten a few little boxes of chocolates to show some support. I highly recommend making a stop in here or checking out their website!

A quaint chocolate shop. Reasonably priced for quality. Helpful and friendly service. Worth the…read moredrive. Good parking. I got 2 peanut butter cups for Mr. G. And the truffles for me. A perfect paring for my coffee from Hi Hat down the street.

A faint favorite not only for the ice cream but because they have all the current and nostalgic…read morecandy you could want. The ice cream is icing on top and there is a good amount of seating inside with a few cute tables outside. Always quick and friendly and never overly crowded.

The service is amazing and I would visit daily. If I could. It's a great place to go with family…read moreand/or meet with friends. The amount of ice cream given is amazing and the prices are great. Every time I've been there it's been a smile from the staff.

Service was great here! Clean and nice ice cream spot. Got to try a ton of flavors. Went with their…read morecoffee and coconut flavor. Really nice depth of flavors and good consistency!

Super delicious ice cream in unique flavors with great service. Was bummed that the soft serve…read moremachine was down during my first visit, so I'll try to make it back sometime soon to see if it's back up and running. Such a cute spot to take the family that feels like you're in a small town while being in the heart of Fairway!

The perfect date night spot! Michael and his team always go above and beyond for their customers,…read moreand the vast ice cream flavors are unique and delicious! One of my favorite spots to bring out of town guests!

Decent ice cream, great concept is the best way to summarize Melt Box…read more Our PTA hired Melt Box to come out and help us celebrate the last day of school and Melt Box set up at a nearby park for families to enjoy some ice cream and kids to run around and kick off summer. Honestly the flavors were pretty good, but IMO there is better ice cream in KC. I do want to try them again though, it was a rainy/chilly day and I had to wait in line for about an hour so all of that likely impacted my whole experience. Something I really love about this concept though is that for your price you get two free toppings and a sauce, which I think makes them stand out and was a huge hit with my kid!

Back again for more Trying the other options wow was it…read moregreat again ..................

The ice cream here was better than I expected for oat ice cream! It is next door/connected to the…read moreRino and there was a show when we went in so it was very loud in there but we took our ice cream outside. There are lots of options and seasonal items which looked good! I will definitely come back.