
Best Ice Cream
& Desserts
From classic scoops to gourmet pastries, here is where to find the best sweet treats in Lawrence.
Ladybird Diner
Come for the diner food, stay for the pie. The pie case here is a work of art. Order whatever Meg made today.
Editor's Pick
"The best pie you will eat in Lawrence, hands down."
Betty Rae's Ice Cream
Kansas City's favorite ice cream has arrived in Lawrence. The burnt ends ice cream sounds weird but tastes like heaven.
Aunt Netter's Cafe
Worth the short drive to Lecompton. Their pie is the stuff of local legend. Order two slices, trust us.
Cleo and Leo on Elm Street
Not just coffee—their baked goods are phenomenal. A North Lawrence treasure.
Cold Stone Creamery
The classic mix-in experience. When you want your ice cream folded, mashed, and completely customized on a frozen granite slab.
Eileen's Colossal Cookies
Massive cookies with a frosting-to-cookie ratio that borders on irresponsible. Exactly what you need.
Fat Shack
Late-night munchies elevated to an art form. Deep-fried Oreos and milkshakes that will put you straight to sleep.
Fresh Cut Smoothies
When you want something sweet but also want to feel mildly healthy about it. Fresh, vibrant, and delicious.
Great Harvest Bread Co.
Don't let the 'bread' fool you. Their giant cinnamon rolls and scuffins (scone/muffin hybrids) are elite.
Cafe Buckaroo
A delightful spot with treats that will make you glad you ventured off the beaten path.
Hot Box Cookies
Warm, gooey cookies delivered straight to you. A staple of the KU college diet, and highly recommended for late-night cravings.
Insomnia Cookies
The other late-night cookie king. Open absurdly late for when the midnight sugar craving hits hard.
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