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

Got rid of the small corn in a cup size, ridiculous business decision. Not returning here until…read morethey bring that back and I would buy 1-2 per week.

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

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.

I just stopped by to purchase some lovely gifts for friends and family this Christmas…read more This is a must stop to try some unique chocolates. They are Beautifully crafted, and each piece is especially made with love and care.

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.

This is how our two cookies were given to us. They were crumbled together in the bag.read more

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.

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.

SUMMER GELATO IS BACK AT ANNEDORE'S! This is huge for us as we live in the neighborhood and it's A)…read moreDelicious and B) Incredibly convenient. Everyone loves going out for ice cream. I love a lot of spots around the metro, but let's be honest, some of them get crazy busy and you end up waiting in line for a while. That's not a dealbreaker, but with a summer of social distancing, it's nice to have a spot like Annedore's that is tucked into the neighborhoods, has outdoor seating, and is never too busy. Their gelato is so good, and the service is friendly as it gets. We've made a tradition of walking up here as a family once a week, and together we've ordered or sampled: Cookies & Cream, Birthday Cake, Mint Chip, Chocolate Chip, Coconut, Strawberry, Berry Sorbet, Vanilla, and Lemon Basil. All are great (not crazy about the birthday cake one my kiddo always gets), the Berry Sorbet and Lemon Basil are standouts on a hot day. Their portions are generous, prices are very fair, the outdoor seating is great, and it's a very clean shop. Oh, and I recently discovered that macarons are delicious, and theirs are some of the best around. They're around $2.50 a pop and well worth it. I cannot recommend this place enough for gelato, macarons, and of course chocolate if that's your thing. Want to skip lines for ice cream (well, gelato) this summer and still support local? This is your spot. Bookmark it!

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.

What a cute shop! I love the wide variety of flavors - banana hazelnut was my fave…read more The waffle cones are delicious and crisp. There is lots of indoor and outdoor seating and the service is friendly and quick.

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!

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!

Best ice cream in the city with the nicest staff! Groovy…read moreatmosphere with live music next door at times.

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