Call me a fan of High Hopes. First things first: it can't be denied that over the past few years…read moreHigh Hopes has climbed its way to the top of the craft ice cream mountain here in Kansas City. This spot has a cult following and I'm embarrassed to say how long it took me to get over here to pick up a cone and see what it's all about. I am glad though, that I made the trek and I'm happy to say I've been back a few times since! First thing you'll notice about this spot is that it's a walk up counter, and there is something charming about that. There are a few tables outside on the sidewalk if you want to stay and enjoy your ice cream on the spot. The next thing you'll notice are all of the interesting flavors, my favorite so far has been the banana haze, but I have a feeling they all are good. On hot summer nights there will be a line here, but it's worth the wait and honestly what ice cream spot doesn't have a line in the summer? The folks working are always super nice and willing to answer any questions you have. You'll walk away with a really great sized scoop for the price and one of the best ice creams in KC.

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.

My friend recommended this place, and I'm glad we stopped by. They had a great variety of desserts…read moreto choose from. I went with the handheld taiyaki with ube ice cream, and it was delicious! The atmosphere was clean and cozy, I'd definitely come back to try something new.

Oh my gosh, this place was absolutely phenomenal! They had all types of different desserts! I've…read moreincluded a picture to show you how good the shaved ice looks.

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.

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

We had dinner at Taco Naco and while sitting outside noticed there was an ice cream shop across the…read morestreet. I am lactose intolerant and skeptical but wanted to stop by and see if they had any non-dairy options. I was ecstatic to find they had THREE and they were not just plain chocolate or vanilla! I ordered the Samoa Samoa sundae with coconut ice cream, vegan hot fudge and vegan caramel, rice krispies, and toasted coconut... it was divine! My husband shared it with me because it was a LOT and we just had dinner and he said he couldn't even tell it wasn't dairy. The place is such a vibe, so clean and cute, and the two people taking and making orders were super friendly. We will definitely be back!!

"10/10. I am now a man of faith. That faith is carbs."…read more I will never be able to do better than Eric's amazing review, so I'll just suggest you do yourself a treat and read that instead. Then go here and get something delicious Such a delight to discover this place. So much talent leading to so much deliciousness. Great bakery space - small, but bright and with many enticing options. The service is kind - the owners are nice. We are so lucky to have HAMU. As someone who fueled his early 20s with curry pastries and bao, HAMU is a revelation. It's not Mott St, it's heaven.

I went to HAMU Bakery for the first time recently. The hours are a bit odd (I wish they were open…read morein the morning as I associate a lot of bakery items as morning / mid-morning treats), but I finally made my way to try after having on my list for a while to check out. A lot of the items were gone / sold out already. I asked the woman at the counter (possibly owner?) what she recommended and said it was my first time in. She was so nice! Great customer service. I ordered a few of the items she recommended (that weren't already sold out) and they were all amazing.

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!

We stopped by around 9am to pick up a birthday cake for our family, and the strawberry cloud cake…read morelooked absolutely perfect, everyone loved it. It even came with a plastic knife and candles, which was a nice touch. Best of all, it was "not too sweet," which is honestly the highest compliment you can give an Asian bakery cake. We also grabbed a latte and a mushroom onion pastry, and the pastry was delicious. We've consistently had great experiences with the cakes and baked goods at Tous Les Jours, even were we live in LA/SGV. That said, their drinks are just okay, and my latte took quite a while to come out. But for pastries and cakes, they're always a solid choice.