Our Favorite Kansas City Ice Cream Shops
Summer is here, and that means ice cream! Whether you favor an old-fashioned ice cream parlor that scoops up classic homemade flavors or a newer, trendy shop with gourmet concoctions, Kansas City has your ice cream cravings covered!
NEW in 2016! Betty Rae’s Ice Cream: 7140 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, MO, 816.237.1168, BettyRaes.com
What makes it special: One of the newest ice cream shops in Kansas City is already making a big impression. Serving delicious homemade waffle cones and ice cream sandwiches filled with homemade gourmet flavors, this is a favorite neighborhood hangout. With bright trendy colors and a friendly staff, the sweet spot is loved by Waldoians! Betty Rae’s offers delicious classic flavors and a variety of unique concoctions for the truly daring.
Murray’s Homemade Ice Cream: 4120 Pennsylvania Ave., Kansas City, MO, 816.931.5646
What makes it special: The old ice cream parlor style and homemade ice cream have made this spot a Kansas City favorite since 1984. The flavors change often, and the shop updates fans on their Facebook page with the latest menus so you can be sure to sample the most tempting flavors they offer, from strawberry fromage to maple walnut to grasshopper and licorice.
Glacé: Two locations: 4960 Main St., Kansas City, MO, and 4535 W. 119th St., Overland Park, KS, GlaceIceCream.com
What makes it special: At Glacé you’ll find one-of-a-kind decadence showcased in a dozen flavors you've never imagined. But upon reading their names, you’ll find yourself thinking, "They read my mind—what a fabulous concoction!" Glacé uses only pure, fresh foods and natural ingredients to create their delicious flavors—no artificial flavorings. Locally owned and operated, this Christopher Elbow ice cream shop frequently invents new flavors just begging to be tried.
Sylas and Maddy’s: Two locations: 11925 S. Strang Line Rd., Olathe, KS, 913.393.3500 and 1014 Massachusetts, Lawrence, KS, 785.832.8323, SylasAndMaddysIceCream.com
What makes it special: Sylas and Maddy’s makes fresh homemade ice cream and waffle cones daily, so you’re guaranteed to enjoy the best product they have to serve. Their delicious flavors have been super popular with local customers since 1997.
Poppy’s Ice Cream Shop and Coffee House: 307 SE Douglas St., Lee’s Summit, MO, 816.246.4141, PoppysIceCream.com
What makes it special: Poppy’s has that old-fashioned feel with a classic atmosphere and all the warmth and hospitality of the locally owned business that it is. Our favorite thing about Poppy’s is that all the ice cream is made in-house, and the homemade flavors are truly delish!
Shatto Ice Cream: Available at local grocery stores in the frozen food aisle. ShattoMilk.com
What makes it special: Made with milk from the cows at the local family-owned Shatto farm, Shatto ice cream is sold at local grocery stores. While the ice cream is delicious, the Shatto Ice Cream Sammich is our favorite. With four flavors—brownie with vanilla ice cream, sugar cookie with strawberry ice cream, chocolate chip cookie with vanilla ice cream, and oatmeal raisin cookie with caramel sea salt ice cream—it’s hard to choose a favorite!