Kansas City, MO
For Ice Cream in Kansas City, the local food press points to Betty Rae's Ice Cream, Sylas & Maddy's Homemade Ice Cream, and Ice Cream Bae. Picks from Visit KC and IN Kansas City, updated June 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Visit KC and IN Kansas City. Updated June 2026.
Betty Rae's Ice Cream · Waldo
Voted KC's best year after year — handcrafted small-batch ice cream in dozens of flavors.
Sylas & Maddy's Homemade Ice Cream · Olathe
Fresh-made ice cream on freshly-pressed waffle cones, a metro favorite.
Ice Cream Bae · Country Club Plaza
Sky-high cones and eye-popping milkshakes on the Plaza and in Leawood.
High Hopes Ice Cream · Kansas City
Scoops to go from a walk-up window, plus a gameday stand at CPKC Stadium.
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