A Peanut Butter Lover's Guide to Tasty Treats in KC

Best Peanut Butter Cookie:

McLain’s Bakery, 201 E. Gregory Blvd., KC, MO, 816.523.9911, McLainsBakeryKC.com

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

Best Peanut Butter Sandwich:

BB's Lawnside Bar-B-Q, 1205 E. 85th St., KC, MO, 816.822.7427, BBsLawnsideBBQ.com

For a simple update on the original, try the grilled PB&J on the kids menu at this barbecue favorite. The melt-in-your mouth gooeyness is the perfect way to eat peanut butter.

Best Peanut Butter-Topped Waffles:

Kate's Kitchen, 8002 N. Oak Trfwy., KC, 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 and bananas, powdered sugar and butter!

Best Peanut Butter Ice Cream:

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

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!

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 of 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 donut.