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.

So cute. So delicious, fast and friendly! We got our cone so quick! The key lime pie single scoop…read morewas huge

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!

Doesn't have to be a hot day to enjoy ice cream. So glad the weather perked up and Iron District is…read moreopen. Luke created the perfect Cold Brew Float! I was able to taste test the cold brew first which was very distinct, strong and concentrated flavor. Now I did follow his recommendation for my scope, Iced Latte Da. First sip took me back so I had to ask for a bit of chocolate syrup (not complimentary) and I appreciated the adaptation. Allowing the ice cream to melt a bit made it more palatable. I'd get the float again!

Highly reccomend fifth and emery! They had lots of flavors to choose from, and even swirl flavors…read morewhich is fun! They also had lots of toppings and sauces as well! There are two bowl sizes, and they have dividers if you'd like to separate your flavors! It's really fun since you get to build your own bowl exactly how you want it. I did the lemon, coconut and pineapple then topped with shredded coconut. It's was super flavorful and a very light dessert! You pay by the weight of your bowl, I had the smaller one and my husband had a large size, after a tip it was just about $15 which we thought was fair! The inside was cute and clean with multiple types of seating, they also had outdoor seating available as well! The check out gal was fast and effective!

I love frozen yogurt and after this stop it gave me a new perspective on it!! I had tried the keto…read moreFrench vanilla and Pumpkin!!! They were surprisingly so good! Love that they offered these options. They had chiefs swirl options and photo ops, even a candy spot to top your yogurt! The perfect stop for a sweet cold treat!

This is the soda float and ice cream shop connected to KC Soda next door. It's a place full of…read morehigh fructose corn syrup, artificial flavors, preservatives, and food coloring. It's not a place to be healthy. Is it a fancy place? No. Do the soda floats taste good? Yes. Do they bring back childhood summer nostalgia in a modern way? Yes.

Feels like a little hole in the wall, service was quick. Ice cream is good and local.read more

Cute little sweet treat spot right next to the border of Missouri & Kansas! I ended up getting ice…read morecream: pistachio and cheesecake in a waffle cone. It was pretty standard and hit the spot, nothing mind blowing though. Ambiance is good- very pink, service was fast. 8/10 would recommend!

Got a taste for Shaved ice and custard.. this is THE SPOT!…read more The list of flavors is infinite! Their menu includes shakes, floats and ice cream! Check them out!! The vibe is chill and the ambiance is date and kid friendly! My choices.. upto 4 syrups: Pina colada, Strawberry, Passion and peach!

the cupcakes here are totally worth 4.5 stars. the vanilla cupcake (just the cake) is a delish mix…read more the buttercream is well done too. the kids that work, are clearly not bakers and decorators. there needs to be a better system in place to work faster as well as a muchly needed pastry bag work. And the reason I only gave it three was it's so incredibly dated. I've been coming here for years and years. Like. Y E A R S ..yall got the same decor. Same super dated cupcake liners. I don't mind paying $6 bucks a cupcake if the liner is a high end dark brown craft paper. White is so cheap. that dates you. Badly. Another thing ..yoir Chocolate cupcake needs help. Too sweet. Not enough depth. Add some dark or black cocoa..bloom in coffee maybe? Salt? It def needs some help. Keeping it the same dates you as well. Your vanilla is perfection. The choc not so much. Wish you had love doctor on more. It would do well. And bring back Hawaiian honeymoon. W out the nuts it will keep your price point down. No one wants that texture contrast anyway. And lastly pls for the love of all things cupcakeries, get rid of that 1990's pink and black contrast. Just no. Again. Totally worth the money if you know what to get (steer more vanilla cupcake) and these are just my opinions. Every time I'm in KC I get a dozen..ugly pink walls and everything xx

Food: I thought the cupcakes were rather chewy (in a good way -- my greatest cupcake-related fear…read moreis getting a dry cupcake). They are quite sizable (not Costco muffin-sized, but not mini cupcakes either), with a good amount of topping. Got the following: Raspberry Lemonade Strawberries & Cream Bella Nutella Choco Latte Gold Digger Carrot Cake Service: The cupcakes were boxed and retrieved from the back very quickly. Ambiance: It was quiet, though several people were in the store. Nothing wrong with that!

Having NEVER ordered a smoothie in all of my 72+ years, my physical therapist suggested I try one…read morefrom THIS PRECISE location. I'm so glad that I took Julian's advice! Loving chocolate and peanut butter, I was gratefully satisfied with its delicious flavor, texture and value for the money. Peanut Power Plus was wonderful!! I ordered the Caribbean Way for my husband - - he LOVED IT! The young lady who prepares our drinks was VERY PATIENT and helpful with this rookie's experience. We WILL be BACK!

Yummy to my tummy!…read more I've only been to Smoothie King like twice in life but every time it was special and extraordinarily mouth-watering tastiness! I ordered the Pineapple Surf: Strawberries, Pineapples, Kiwi Apple Juice Blend, Vanilla Flavor With Other Natural Flavors, Protein Blend, Turbinado As suggested by the drive thru staff member, I added yogurt and maaaaan that truly changed my life. Scrump-ti-litti-li-ious, go try it. Priced similar to what you'd expect $4-5 for a 20 oz. and conveniently located near my 7:30pm Saturday night appointment at Guitar Center. You just can't go wrong here. As a lover of pineapple and strawberries, I highly recommend them. Enjoy & may the flavor be with you!

Good quality at Bruú Café, and a spot my oldest has come to love. And they have a kids menu which…read moreis perfect! My kiddo likes a their strawberry with rainbow pearls; definitely on the sweeter side but she liked it well enough. The wife had a matcha which she said was good as well, and is eager to dive further into their menu. They offer lots of seasonal specialties, classics, and a massive amount of fine-tuning so you can get your drink to your liking. You can adjust sweetness from 25%, 50%, 75%, or 100% which is a nice touch. They did switch to a kiosk ordering a few years back, so it feels slightly impersonal, but they are efficient with their process. I really like the almond milk tea with pearls when the weather is right for it, and am always open to exploring new options here. They seem very friendly, very efficient, and have brought a much needed concept to the Plaza (and KC in general, tbh). Not quite regulars here, but glad to visit a handful of times each year.

Yelpers say this place is an amazing American equivalent of boba shops you'd see in Taiwan and…read moreChina, and the vibrant, curated menu is unlike anything I've seen. They run many seasonal drinks with unique flavor combinations at affordable prices. From yuzu sodas to matcha lemonades and strawberry marble lattes, everyone is bound to find something they love. I gravitated towards the Honeydew Niu Niu latte with rainbow jelly because of recommendations to try their specials. It didn't come out like the pictures/menus, but it tasted oh so good! I got it 50% sweet and it was the perfect level. Definitely get less sweet than normal. I wish I could've gotten my boba in a collectible cup, as seen on the window sticker menu, but I don't believe they offer this option anymore. All their ordering is on 3 giant ordering screens around the store. It's a pretty small location, but the booth seating is comfy and plentiful. For an intimate convo, I'd recommend you sit on one of the benches outside the front of the cafe. I don't want to spoil too much before my Instagram review reel, but wanted to put out this review for anyone looking to try a new boba spot. Definitely give this one a try!