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

Custards has delicious custard concretes all types of toppings and choices to choose from to…read moredelight your tastebuds. Fancy drinks and shakes. Ice cream cones are a kid favorite in our house. Krazy Kolors is a rainbow type of ice cream that is fun to look at but turns into a gray color on teeth and tongues which my kids thought was hilarious. Cute seating inside for inclement weather. Huge checker board and connect 4 to play on patio. Service staff were helpful with choices for ice cream.

One of the best custards I've never had - certainlyl my favorite in the KC area The texture was…read moreincredibly smooth and rich, and every bite tasted fresh and creamy. The staff were incredibly friendly - it was my first and they were very patient about everything. The stand feels very old school as well, creating a fun ambiance. It does get a bit crowded, but that's understandable.

I've tried a lot at A Taste of Independence and it's always really good. The pumpkin bars and apple…read morecinnamon muffins are my favorite. Also, everything is either from local vendors or student made, so I feel like I'm supporting a good cause.

From the owner: Come visit the Independence School District's student run Bakery!read more

Stopped by this cute little food truck yesterday when they were parked at a neighborhood near me…read moreand so so glad I did! I got Philadelphia water ice - mango, watermelon, and tropical rainbow. They were all delicious but the rainbow was probably my favorite. The people running it were very nice. It was $7 for a small cup of ice, a little overpriced, but definitely worth it! I will definitely be following them on socials so I can stop whenever they're nearby.

Absolutely delicious with the BEST customer service! We came for the rolled ice cream, which was…read moreVERY tasty with so many different options! But we left loving water ice and will be back to try all the flavors! I don't even like mango flavor usually but my son chose mango water ice and it was delicious!!

I have been wanting to try this for awhile, and I promise it did not disappoint at all. I enjoyed…read moreevery bit of it. The customer service was great they were friendly and know the menu very well. I will look for them again and go back

I absolutely love Kiylee Kake. Funnel cake, iCream, and an array of toppings... seriously, what's…read morenot to love?!!!! Service is speedy. I asked for a small kake because there's no way I can eat the full size. Truth be told, I can't even finish the small. Haha. My sister and bro in law are the owners so I'm allowed to make special request. Praise the LORD I can't imagine trying it finish a full size kake. The kakes are made to order so they're always so fresh.

Every time I walk past Upper Crust, I smell their fresh baked goods and I have to go in! I can't…read moreresist buying something either! Love that they have mini pies and pie flights! Their cookies are the best kept secret! My girls and I cannot resist their lemon sugar cookie! I don't know how you could possibly resist buying anything to eat there, but if you can, they also have the cutest home decor, baking supplies and little gifts! Their staff is also so friendly and nice!

Love the pie there and ordered from them for Thanksgiving ! Pies are always yummy ! The service and…read morestaff are very accommodating!

Cute country style restaurant not far from our hotel. It was oddly busy for a Thursday morning. We…read morechecked in at the hostess stand and was told 15 min wait but we were sat sooner. They have delicious looking pies and other baked goods in the showcase. Our waitress was friendly and took our drink order while we looked over the menu. I opted for the regular breakfast of bacon, eggs, hash-browns and toast. My sister ordered eggs with French toast that looked really good as well. The restaurant is super cute-there was a diner top area with stools, plenty of tables and booths throughout. The restrooms were nice and clean and this restaurant will probably be one of my go to when I'm in the area.

Corner Cafe has such a cute atmosphere, very cozy "country grandma vibes" and it's usually a place…read morewe enjoy going to. We were seated right away as a party of 8, which was great for a larger group. Unfortunately, the experience this time was really slow when it came to food service. Our food took about 45 minutes to arrive, and we noticed smaller tables that were seated after us received their meals, ate, and left before we even got ours. Our server also walked past our table several times without giving any updates, which was frustrating while waiting. We typically go to the Liberty location because we've had better experiences there. This visit just wasn't the best, but we do like the overall vibe of the restaurant and hope service improves at this location.

Came for the Icecream. They really have great flavors. You can sample. Went with the pistachio…read moreflavor. No regrets! They do sale food items at this location as well. Staff is friendly and wait wasn't bad for as busy as they were. Lots of tables on the inside and a patio with about 4 or 5 tables.

They were tasty but the dough wasn't cooked all the way. I think the staff had the oil to high…read morecause the outside is dark brown but the inside is still gooey