A little over a year ago, Mel Engel and her husband, Todd Engel, opened up an ice cream shop in the Northland, and just like its rock ‘n’ roll-inspired flavor names, the shop is a huge hit.
The Engels, who both grew up in the Kansas City area, wanted their shop, Alice Scooper’s (1207 N, Oak Trafficway, KCMO), to not only have delicious homemade ice cream but also be fun. With names like Start Me Up, a coffee ice cream with a caramel swirl, and Green Day, a mint ice cream with chocolate chips and grasshopper pie cookie pieces, along with a wall covered in neon graffiti-style art, the shop is a treat.
“I came in with my two kids one night and we painted the wall,” Mel says.
The portions are generous and served up in a waffle cone or cup. This writer’s favorite is Gold Digger, a chocolate flavor with a peanut butter swirl and hefty peanut butter cookie pieces that have the look of—you guessed it—gold nuggets.
Located in a shopping center, the Engels make all the ice cream on site and pride themselves on offering something for everyone. “We have several gluten-free options and also have non-dairy oat milk-based options, vegan options, as well as sugar-free and keto options,” says Mel, who adds that they rotate their flavor options throughout the month.
Alice Scooper’s also offers an expansive menu of bubble teas and creative sodas. They brew their own teas and use products made from cane sugar rather than fructose. alicescooperskc.com.
