The Golden Scoop

After years of knowing about The Golden Scoop, and having sampled their ice cream, I FINALLY made it to the brick and mortar storefront. It was an unseasonably warm October afternoon so I joined a friend and we took our four year olds out for some post pre-k ice cream. Now, the first thing to note here is that The Golden Scoop has an insanely great mission to employ folks with disabilities while providing a great product to the public. When you walk in the door you'll be greeted with the friendliest employees, and I'm not just saying that, I was really blown away by the kindness that is evident here. You do need to give the folks working some grace as many do have developmental disabilities, but they do a fantastic job and are super friendly. The ice cream is also top notch. Like, you might think oh since they have this great mission they just have ice cream shipped to their store. Not true at all. Their ice cream is homemade and delicious. To top it all off this location is bright, cheery, and has some games to play while you enjoy your ice cream. Overall it was a huge hit with us and I can't wait to return.

I'd venture to say that The Golden Scoop is the best ice cream spot in KC! Their ice cream is homemade with new flavors every few months. Not only are the flavors unique, but I just love that whatever the flavor, there are chunks of goodness -- whether it be lots of chocolate chips, cookies, candy, etc. Beyond the taste, the service is great. The Golden Scoop employs adults with disabilities, with job tasks for everyone. I love seeing the same folks every time I go, and chatting with them as well as the kind volunteers that also work there. It's a fun and friendly spot that just feels like home!

I happened upon this place by accident, now it's on my radar. It is a non-profit benefitting the disabled and it puts a smile on your face just being around these fine folks. I've come in watched some of them singing along while a lady plays a Yamaha Keyboard. Besides putting money into the special needs community, they give us so much more with their great attitudes and helpful willingness, I've never left without a smile on my face. This establishment is good for the soui.....and the ice cream can't be beat!

The service was friendly and professional. The cozy location comes complete with a few family games to play at the tables. The incredible ice cream made on site can be served in a waffle cone or a cup. Their non profit mission serves our community by providing jobs for all abilities.

First time trying the Golden Scoop on 103rd and Mastin in Overland Park. It's a non profit coffee, ice cream, pie, bread etc shop that employees adults with disabilities. tried the ice cream which is made in house. Fantastic taste! Coffee was really tasty. As soon as we walked in we were greeted with smiles and excitement. The store was very clean and also offered other items to buy. Definitely going to add it to my favorite places list. You can also drive through!!

This review is for the chocolate chip cookie, and the chocolate chip cookie alone: Hole. Lee. Cow. Chocolate chip cookies are probably my favorite food, and I think this was one of the best I've had in my whole life!For context, this past weekend I was at a wedding in Kansas City that had desserts (ice cream and cookies) catered from The Golden Scoop. At weddings, I usually don't end up eating much dessert because I'm VERY serious about dancing. But this wedding had great dessert! I ate just a couple bites of wedding cake flavored ice cream, which was also delicious. But I can tell that cookie is what I'm going to be dreaming of! The taste and texture and mix of flavors were simply perfect!

This place made my day. FPO and I were picking up our finished masterpieces at Ceramic Cafe and decided to walk around the shopping complex. We happened across The Golden Scoop. We were greeted as soon as we walked in. The place was cheerfully decorated with pictures and artwork. It was clean and had a very friendly vibe to it. The Golden Scoop is a non-profit ice cream and coffee place that employs and benefits differently abled people. Never having been there before we needed a lot of advice. Hank was awesome. He explained about the different ice cream flavors (they make their own in sight), baked goods, and coffees. They have some branded t-shirts and ball caps and "Hawaiian" shirts that look like they would be right at home on Andy Reid. We got two small cups for $4.95 each and t-shirt. FPO got the mint chocolate chip (Hank sold the flavor when he said there were big chocolate chunks). I got Jill's Chocolate Freak (again a Hank recommendation with chocolate ice cream, chocolate cookie pieces - they bake their own, and chocolate chips). We learned every month one of their Super Scooper Employees gets to create the flavor of the month. April was Jill's month and the Chocolate Freak was her creation. She knocked it out of the park. If you want to try Jill's Chocolate Freak, you need to get there before May starts. The ice cream is very creamy and the servings come with the little wooden spoons inside just like the little ice creams cups from small kid times.We are absolutely going back. Soon. I want to try the Strawberry ice cream, which I'm told has strawberry jam from a local farm that also employs the all abled community. That's a summer flavor. Come fall they're switching to more holiday themed flavors.

Went to The Golden Scoop after lunch for a dessert! The Ice Cream shop is spacious, and has a great atmosphere. The staff were very friendly. They have a variety of ice cream flavors sold in containers. They also have baked goods, and coffee! We had the Cookies and Creams, and Cookie Dough Ice Cream and they were delicious! This place is a must try!

The staff is friendly, and the ice cream tastes amazing! Our kids love it as well. The place is well-kept.

We LOVE The Golden Scoop! The staff is amazing, the ice cream delicious and my kids love all of the fun games they have. We especially love Charlie's Chocolate in honor of our friend Charlie! Keep up the awesome work, everyone!