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

A cute walk-up ice cream shop with friendly workers and comfortable, clean outdoor seating. Their…read moreflavors are delicious and unique (I got Mother Earth, highly recommend if they have it), and you can absolutely taste the quality and attention to detail in their ice cream. The waffle cones are also incredible. The downside is street parking, which tends to be busy. But the ice cream makes it totally worth it!

I had high hopes for High Hopes, but I felt kind of disappointed after I went. There was a long…read moreline, and parking was limited to street parking. I ordered the Campfire S'mores ice cream, and although it was rich and creamy, I didn't really get the nostalgic hit of graham cracker, chocolate, and marshmallow. I felt like I was eating a glorified vanilla. For the price and hype, I was expecting more. Would I go back? Maybe if friends wanted to go and try it. Edit: The owner of High Hopes wrote a response including the statement, "Yelp glorifies amateur critics, giving them a platform for disproportionate, often weaponized power to individual opinions over professional expertise." It sounds disrespectful toward Yelpers, as if the typical person or customer isn't allowed to say whether they like or dislike something. That is the entire point of this platform, and arguably, any customer review. The response from Jamie invalidates the individual's experience and alienates the customer. If this is the culture behind High Hopes, it does not feel inclusive to all. Therefore, I will not be going back. I will keep the review at 3 stars because I stand by my original review.

The location off State Line Rd allows spontaneous visits for me. With its convenient spot, I'm a…read morefrequent visitor. I've never had a bad flavor. I always lean toward chocolate or stracciatella, two classic gelato flavors. Flying Cow excels with the classics, but their creativity shines when you get away from the classics and get into fruit options or the root beer float. It's all fun and delicious. Like I said, never had a bad flavor. The scoopers are always very friendly, providing great service. I might be wrong but I think they've added more seating outside than they used to have, so that's great news for anyone trying to enjoy the summer weather.

What a treat this place is!!…read more The staff was so kind and helpful. It's a cozy place where you may have to wait in line outside before waiting inside on a summer night. That's how good the gelato is here. My wife enjoyed her mint chocolate chip and I my pistachio and another scoop of Dirt & Dino. Delish!

This is quickly becoming a regular dessert spot for me and my friends! The service is always very…read morequick, even if there are quite a few people in line. The attention to detail and decor in the space is very fun and thoughtful, with a photo booth and plenty of pictures of their offerings! There is also plenty of seating in the space, and it seems to be kept clean. My friends and I always make sure to get a bingsu and at least one other dessert, we especially love the taiyaki! I would definitely recommend sharing a bingsu, as it is pretty large to eat by yourself. Additionally, they have a wide array of offerings on the menu, and plenty from drinks to ice cream and other desserts.

Really interesting concept with unique flavor options…read more I admit I didn't fully understand what the base of the dessert consisted of, but it wasn't my thing - mainly just plain shaved ice/milk with toppings. It's very light, so not really what you're looking for if you want something heavier and/or more rich. The stuffed waffle things were really good. We tried the chocolate and red bean flavors.

Delicious desserts! Fun to eat with a friend as the portions are somewhat large. Haven't had an…read moreitem I haven't liked.

I got the shaved ice cream here! Matcha flavor…read more First off I will say you should bring at least 1 other person here. Don't be like me and come alone! This is a huge portion of ice cream. You could probably split one among 4 people. It's also a cute place to hang out, pretty pastel and wood cozy interior. I really liked the shaved ice cream! The texture was light and fluffy and while it reminds me of bingsoo, it's creamier because it's cream instead of milk I think? Overall it ended up being quite rich, especially with all the whipped cream, and the matcha flavor is a little too sweet. Next time I'll probably try a fruity flavor (and bring friends). I think this place is worth trying at least once! Really unique ice cream that I haven't seen or tried elsewhere.

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.

Frozen Gold is like walking into a real life Instagram page, where the cones are designed to be…read morecaptured first, then eaten. We ventured out into the real world to collect our digital content, and found a tasty, fun ice cream spot along the way. (Full disclosure, one of our three cones was free from a Yelp Elite Experience, but we bought the other two and had the authentic experience.) The whole building and neighboring Fat Sully's Pizza all looks brand new to me since I haven't been to Westport in a while. They have their own parking which is a HUGE win in Westport. Inside is fun and relatively easy to navigate. with pared down menu that I think makes it easier to choose. Our group had: - Silly Rabbit; a vanilla cone, coated in Trix cereal with a super fruity "cereal milk" core that kicks in on overdrive near the bottom. It's a tall mountain of tasty soft serve, but the priority on aesthetics means it's tough to eat. Even in a cup, it was super drippy and needs to be taken down fast. - Basic B; a vanilla cone dipped in chocolate with sea salt. My wife really enjoyed this one, and like all three, it was messy but good. - Thick Mint; My kiddos choice, chocolatey soft serve and crushed Ande's mints around it. I don't particularly enjoy chocolate ice cream, but theirs was nice. To me chocolate + mint is a GOAT combo, so I'd get this next time. She devoured it. I think this spot is a lot of fun, and KC doesn't have all that many ice cream shops compared to some city's, so it's a welcome addition. We will continue to cycle around the other ice cream shops in town, and this one had earned a spot in the rotation as a fun change up!

The service was nice, and the interior is cute and well-decorated, but the ice cream looks better…read morethan it tastes. It was overly sweet and, honestly, nothing special. It seems more like an Instagrammable dessert than one that's truly enjoyable

Hamu Bakery is a quaint mom and pop shop that is truly one of Kansas City's hidden gems. They serve…read moreAsian baked goods that for me is better than the franchise Asian bakeries we got recently in town. The owners are always nice and pleasant too! If you want their full selection of baked goods, you have to come in right when they open because they pretty much sell out all the good stuff by the afternoon!

Such a hidden gem! Took us a while to hear about this place. It's a must visit for not too overly…read moresweet Asian pastries and breads. We loved the taro crepe cake. It was flavorful of taro but wasn't extremely sweet which is what we like. We also got their pork floss bun and red bean pastry. They were all very good! The owner was very kind and patient.

An amazing selection of bakery and Café treats set up in an incredibly pleasing self-serve manner…read more Very upscale and excellent for networking, working, or social visits. Great service with workers happy to answer your questions. Free WiFi

Love to come to this bakery with a group or just by myself. They have a wide variety of baked goods…read moreranging from sweet to savory and I love their fruit filled donuts. Their cakes are also to die for because they tasted so light and flavorful (highly recommend the Blueberry Yogurt Cake). Their people working here are always quick and efficient and helpful if you need assistance. Nice place to treat yourself to!

Cute and quaint. Same vibes as their two sister restaurants. Saturday at noon, and the case was…read morepretty full. Unsure if they had more options in the back, but outside of macaroons, no gf options. They do have tea but it's not advertised on their menu. They have such cute teapots and cups for their tea. Had the fig honey latte, they do have either oat or whole milk options. Slightly sweet, and very good. I ended up with almond croissant which was flaky, slightly sweet, and great mouth feel.

Enchanté Bakery truly feels like a magical experience. From the moment you step in, the aroma of…read morefresh pastries and coffee makes it nearly impossible to decide what to order. I went for the pistachio honey latte (I'm a sucker for pistachio!) and snagged the last veggie quiche of the morning around 11am. Both were absolutely delicious and perfect for breakfast. My friend had the rosewater croissant and a strawberry matcha iced latte--both equally unique and delightful. Despite being a bustling Saturday morning, the staff was incredibly kind and efficient. There's both indoor and outdoor seating, making it a cozy spot no matter the weather. For parking, I'd recommend Westport Road or 40th Street (west of Main) and taking a short walk. Preordering whole quiches, tarts, cookies, cupcakes may require 48 hours' notice. Enchanté is more than just a bakery--it's a little slice of magic in Kansas City. I can't wait to go back and try more seasonal goodies!