Everyone knows that moderation is key when it comes to indulging in sweets and other desserts. This is also why, when it’s time to indulge in your favorite treats, we see no issue with splurging on a delicious dessert item that you can only find locally. Don’t settle for pre-packaged ice cream from the grocery store or a specialty coffee drink from Starbucks. Satisfy your sweet tooth and support small businesses with a dessert from one of these local shops.
I Am Frozen Dessert Café - 14357 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, KS 66223
I Am Frozen serves up plenty of desserts that your tastebuds will love, but their signature creation is shaved ice cream, which falls somewhere between creamy ice cream and ice-cold shaved ice. Sweets lovers from all over the larger Overland Park area to sample their shaved ice, in addition to tasty treats like boba tea and Thai iced tea.
Andre’s Chocolates – 4929 West 119th Street, Leawood, KS 66209
Chocoholics, make plans now to check out Andre’s Chocolates and indulge in Swiss-style chocolates and confections, created right here in Greater Kansas City. This business, which has been delighting taste buds since 1955, is one of the first to introduce European chocolates to the Midwest. Today, their legacy is as strong as ever, with delectable offerings like chocolate almonds, truffles, tortes, and bars.
The Golden Scoop – 9540 Nall Avenue, Overland Park, KS 66207
The shop that’s “changing lives one scoop at a time,” The Golden Scoop provides both delicious ice cream to Overland Park residents and meaningful employment opportunities for people with developmental disabilities. Pick up tasty ice cream here, or satisfy your sweet tooth with other goodies, like cookies, muffins, and iced coffee drinks.
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