A Peanut Butter Lover’s Guide to KC Goodies

Best Peanut Butter Cookie:

McLain’s Bakery, Multiple locations, McLainsBakeryKC.com

Since 1945, this bakery has been a local landmark and favorite. They are well-loved for perfect baked goods, including the best peanut butter cookies in town!

Best Peanut Butter-Topped Waffles:

Kate's Kitchen, 8002 N. Oak Trfwy., Kansas City, MO, 816.436.7200, KatesKitchenKC.com

Kate’s Kitchen serves up diner-style meals with the freshest ingredients and friendly service. Even among a variety of breakfast items, waffles remain a favorite. Adventurous patrons love “the King,” waffles topped with warm peanut butter, bananas, powdered sugar, and butter!

Best Peanut Butter Ice Cream:

Sylas and Maddy’s, Multiple locations, SylasAndMaddysIceCream.com

Sylas and Maddy’s makes fresh homemade ice cream and waffle cones daily and a variety of delicious flavors loved by customers since 1997. They won our hearts with their scrumptious Peanut Butter Freak ice cream and Peanut Butter Crunch! The Lawrence location serves The King. The flavor, inspired by Elvis Presley, is peanut butter ice cream with bananas, peanuts, and a chocolate swirl mixed in. 

Best Peanut Butter Donut:

Donut King, 2320 Armour Rd., North Kansas City, MO, 816.472.1412

A Northland favorite since 1969, Donut King makes all their donuts from scratch behind the counter where you watch. Their diverse menu features 44 types of donuts, all with that delicious homemade quality customers love, including the much-loved peanut butter and jelly cronut.