50 Best Ice Cream Shops near Merriam

“We stopped to get a couple birthday treats. Great store with good variety including big size “Blooper” boxes, past season clearance and ice cream. We had a very friendly cashier who was very helpful. If you plan to visit more than once, sign up for their rewards program online (although they will probably ask in the store too). Worth a stop.“

“Ordered through the app. There happened to be another person that also ordered through the app that had the same first name. Our orders got mixed up a little bit and I ended up with the wrong food.

The staffy and the manager here are so freaking nice and helpful. They corrected the issue extremely quickly and I left a very happy customer. Too many people take the time to write a shit review of a place And it might just be a burger... But damn when that burger was made how I was thinking of when I was ordering. And it was placed ever so gingerly in my hands. The planets aligned, just like February 28th 2026 look it up, it turned my day completely around.“

“Sam, the AGM, was everywhere — delivering food, checking on guests, sparking real conversation, and visibly motivating her team. Watching the crew operate at full speed with that kind of energy leading them was genuinely fun to see.

The experience was top tier start to finish.

We’ll be back, and I’ll be reaching out to Sam directly about corporate catering.“

“Hands down my favorite ice cream ever. Staff are warm and welcoming, ice cream is phenomenal, all around a delightful experience! Thank you, High Hopes, for all you do!!! 🍦 🍨 🎉🥰❣️“

“Sylas & Maddys has always been my favorite go to for Ice Cream! They have the best homemade ice cream in Kansas! The service is always friendly and polite. The Ice Cream is out of this world! Their cones are also homemade and very tasty. They like to rotate their flavors and are always coming up with new flavors. The atmosphere is homie and you always feel welcome. I just love this place. I’ve never had a bad experience here. They’ve also won plenty of awards. If you’re into Ice Cream, you need to try it. You’ll love it. ❤️“

“Allergy friendly. Ice cream is so delicious. Takes special care with cross contamination procedures. Did I mention delicious?“

“Amazing organization and delicious ice cream!“

“Wonderful owners, adorable store, super nice employees and amazing ice cream and candy!“

“Best ice cream in Kansas City—a must visit.“

“Best gelato shop ever! I've tried others but this place is my absolute favorite! I love all the flavors they have, especially Dirt & Dino's! 🍦 I definitely recommend!“

“My family and I just got back from Sweet Cups! It's our new favorite ice cream spot. The owners were super nice and I loved looking at all the historic buildings and Churches on the way. Many of the buildings, including sweet cups (1940) were built in the early 1900s.“

“Best gelato shop ever! I've tried others but this place is my absolute favorite! I love all the flavors they have, especially Dirt & Dino's! 🍦 I definitely recommend!“

“Towing the owners car turned out to be the biggest blessing in disguise. The food is incredible, and Saul was a tremendous guy working the counter. I don’t have enough good things to say about this place and the people who operate it. If you’re a fan of good elote, this is the place to hit. 5 stars everytime.“

“We love Hokulia!! They have the best ice cream and the service is amazing!“

“Our favorite! You won’t be disappointed!“

“Amazing organization and delicious ice cream!“

“We’ve never had a bad scoop! We love the flavor variety!“

“AMAZING!!! As an avid ice cream/sweets enthusiast, I cannot emphasize how impressed I am with Fairway Creamery! The ice cream, staff, and overall vibe of the restaurant is just what you look for when going to your favorite ice cream shop. I will definitely be recommending it to friends in the area and will always make a pit stop when in KC!!“

“SO DELICIOUS! So fresh and yummy. You can tell they put their heart and soul into their products :)“

“I LOVE this place! The cookies are not only delicious, but each one looks like a work of art. Staff is super-friendly, too. I accidentally placed a duplicate order online, and they were able to refund me right over the phone. I didn't have to come in and sort it all out. Wonderful!“

“Had this for the first time yesterday. It was AMAZING!! Can't wait to try it, again!“

“I have been here several times and all the treats are so delicious. I am dairy free and gluten free for my health, which makes finding a safe dessert difficult. Im so thankful to have found Sweet Emotion! I recently purchased the espresso brown sugar gluten free cookie and the gluten free cosmic brownie. They were both incredible, soft, full of flavor, and most importantly safe foods! We purchased the chocolate ice cream with caramel and it was so tasty, soft, creamy, and full of flavor. It has been hard to find a dairy free option that was this creamy!“

“Everything! Everything! Yum“

“We love Yogurtini and specifically this location! It is always delicious, clean, and the staff is wonderful! Today after a treat with my daughter, I forgot my wallet and the owner was kind enough to use my id and find me! So grateful he took the time and everything was in the right place when I got it back! We will always be your customers!“

“The ice cream ...duh!! The hometown feel, and the friendly employees. on a hot summer night, there is no better place to go.“

“Great place for sandwiches, shakes, and ice cream!! They have the nicest staff. I will definitely be bringing friends and family here.“

“Great Birria tacos for cinco de Mayo!“

“Era mi primera vez visitando la palacana por festejo del día del niño 🤡 👧🧒 me pareció excelente el ambiente pero sobretodo me gusto la comida, degustamos unos ricos elotes 🌽 unas deliciosas flautas 🍽️ y los nuggets 🤤 que les regalaron a los niños estaban deliciosos me tocó probar un pedacito. Gracias por ese gran gesto 👍“

“This shop was amazing! it's so cute inside and the ice cream shake was very good! My son loved his cone! The owners of this place were so helpful and went out of thier way when I called them and realized I had lost my wallet! they went above and beyond to help me find it! We will be back again and again!!!“

“We are just around the corner and always love to grab a yummy ice cream treat just about every day! The options are fantastic and everything is wonderful. Customer service is great and they’re fast!“

“Locally owned and operated family operation, carrying on a family tradition! I took my nephew, who is 10 and a self-proclaimed shave ice expert: he loved the flavor options and the insulated cup inside the large-rimmed spill protector case combination — my backseat loved the large rim too! 🤣😂“

“Came for the Dubai strawberries which were DELICIOUS, but the owner was so kind. He suggested I try a few augas frescas, as well. They were so delicious - I left with the mint and cucumber auguas frescas. Highly recommend supporting this local business!“

“Thee ONLY place to get MY “SNOWMONSTER!!” — #DrakeTheDrac 🦇))“

“Fabulous fresh smash burger“

“Best banana split 😋ever !! 🍌pecan ice cream also my favorite, thank you for great service“

“Our favorite! You won’t be disappointed!“

“Ice cream was really good with great variety. Only issue was it comes out a bit melty. Not like custard usually does, since spinning the toppings in adds heat. It's a bit more than that even. Otherwise a great little shop for ice cream at what I felt was a good price.“

“Our favorite fro yo place by far!! My kids love going to the library at the plaza to play right after getting our treats. $6 cup day is the way to go but they also have a great point system plus a really awesome reading program our oldest is working on where Fifth & Emery reward reading time with free fro yo, Books for Yo! They have games and books for reading in the restaurant too. Such a great localy owned family establishment. We visit for every celebration and always try to make it in for $6 cup days. Gotta love a super delicious and healthy alternative to ice cream that focuses on family 🩷“

“I usually have bad experiences with restaurants and shops, but this place is a place to remember as the room feels like you're walking into heaven for cookies and more. AMAZING customer service and kept really clean inside and outside really makes you feel welcome. And the cookies are made just the way you order them. Makes me feel happy!“

“Mr Wingz is doing a LOT right. Like... A LOT.
First of all, I have had NOTHING but kind service from the staff. Always greeted with a smile and asked about how the food tastes. They are a 100% customer-first restaurant.
Next, the food. Oh WOW the food. Their wings are truly excellent, but for me, the chicken tenders really steal the show. The tender sizes (and wing sizes) are ample, and they are clearly made and cooked fresh to order. They might be the best tenders I've ever had.
Finally, they don't skimp on the details. I ordered seven tenders and received FOUR sauces at no cost. A true Midwestern dream. You can order additional sauces for a buck or less each, but they know how important it is to their quality to give free sauces based on the order. I hope they never change that. They also packaged everything nicely and intentionally for transport. Seems small, but it matters.
If there was any one thing I wish was available, it would be the ability to choose sauces other than the Yo Sauce, Ranch or BBQ (I really love that Parm Garlic and Hot sauce). That said, the Yo Sauce is still amazing.

I really don't have any bad things to say about their food or their service. We are a 5 minute walk from this place, and it's definitely become a fantastic problem! More Chicken!!!“

“The store and employees are top notch. We got the Resses Brownie this time and my husband and I were disappointed. We thought it was dry and didn't live up to expectations. But, we love Crumble Cookies 🍪 They have lots of other flavors we DO love!“

“Worth waiting in the car line down the street, love their concretes. ❤️“

“Today, our homeschool program held a fundraiser here after school. There were only two workers, Nathan, and another young lady in the back. There were over 100 people in line. These two served everyone with a smile. They were friendly and got orders out as quickly as possible. I know they were probably feeling overwhelmed, but they did not show it. I’m sure they were exhausted once their shift was over! I hope the owner sees this, because those two definitely deserve a raise!“

“A group of us (5 adults) went to Nick and Jake's for brunch and afterwards decided to go to Andy's frozen custard for frozen custard. it was yummy. it was my 1st time. I'll be back soon!“

“Twisters is delicious!!!!“

“Food was super fresh and delicious. We are on our way back again today. If they had coke products instead of Pepsi I'd be there more lol“

“Sure, the ice cream is really good, but the service is off the charts. Just a typical Wednesday night and they are in the weeds. The line is out the door and you know they feel the pressure, yet continue to serve with a smile. Patience is key. It's not their fault that everyone in the area loves this place and happens to be here all at once. Rather than get frustrated, just sit back and watch them work. Your ice cream will come, and when it does, you will realize why it's worth the wait. You know about the lines and yet you still come back. That's saying something about the experience.“

“Awesomeness all around y'all.“

“I Love Blue Bell icecream, even though I am lactose intolerant. It is hands down the best icecream. But unfortunately I can no longer afford Blue . The price has become outrageous.Turkey Hill is pretty good and is half the price.Bye bye Blue Bell, but I will watch for lower pricing.“