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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in IN Kansas City, The Pitch, and Kansas City Magazine. Updated August 2026.
Betty Rae's Ice Cream · Waldo
Voted KC's best year after year: handcrafted small-batch ice cream in dozens of flavors.
Fluffy Fresh Donuts · Independence
A neighborhood shop that regularly sells out; get there before 7 a.m.
TACO NACO KC · Westport
Best of KC 2024 clean sweep. Best Tacos, Best New Restaurant, and Best Food Pop-Up. Top-tier tortillas and modern, creative salsas in a bright Westport room.