Discover Belton’s Best Local Businesses and Dining
Highlight My Town exists to give Belton residents a real local lens on their own community. Not a generic directory. Not a list of random places from a search result. This guide is built as your number one resource for seeing where people actually eat, shop, learn, worship and give back in Belton.
Every business, nonprofit and organisation mentioned here is intentional. Places like Big Daddy’s Donuts, Broken Hatchet Brewing, The Wild Poppy, Marcella’s, Lily’s Rescue Rehab and Heart N Hand Ministries are not just names. They are local anchors that keep money, time and attention inside Belton instead of sending it somewhere else.
If you live here already or you are thinking about moving, this page is meant to feel like a local walking you through town, not a brochure written from far away.
🌟 Life In Belton
Belton sits on the south side of the Kansas City metro. It is close enough for an easy commute but still has its own identity. Historic Downtown Belton Main Street is the heart of that identity. You get brick buildings, trains from the Belton Grandview and Kansas City Railroad, small boutiques, a local brewery and shops where the staff actually recognise you.
Around Main Street you have neighbourhoods, churches, parks and small businesses on streets like North Avenue. On a normal day you will see people grabbing donuts before work, dropping dogs at daycare, picking up kids from school, and ending the night with dessert, a beer or a slow walk downtown.
Why Highlight My Town Exists
Highlight My Town was created to support the local economy and make it easier for people to choose Belton first. When you know which bakery to visit, which boutique is worth the drive, which charity is actually helping your neighbours and which events are worth your time, you spend and show up differently.
This guide pulls that inside knowledge into one place. The goal is simple. Help residents, newcomers and future buyers see Belton the way locals see it, then make choices that keep the town strong.
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Big Daddy's Donuts Raymore, MO | Big Daddy's Belton, MO | Highlight My Town
Come hear the story of this locally owned donut shop and how they got started making fresh donuts daily, the old-fashioned way by hand.
Locations & Hours
All your favorite donuts are available 7 days a week, starting at 5 AM!
Big Daddy's Donuts Raymore, MO:
1280 W. Foxwood Dr, Raymore, MO 64083
Big Daddy's Donuts Belton, MO:
801 E North Ave, Belton, MO 64012 (Features a drive-thru for your convenience!)
Don't forget to drop in for a delicious donut!
🏡 Your Local Real Estate Connection: Dan Edson - Home Connection Team KC
Ready to Buy or Sell in Belton, Raymore, or Peculiar?
Connect with Dan Edson, The Highlight My Town Agent, to get the most out of your real estate goals!
🏡 Belton, Raymore, and Peculiar Home Sellers: My active marketing plan will not only bring in more offers for your home but will help sell it fast and drive up the final selling price! Contact me today for copy of my marketing plan, and confidential discussion about your home sale strategy.
🔑 My Homebuyer Strategies: Claim your copy of Seven Home Buyer Strategies today! It's important to use every weapon and every strategy you can to make sure you're getting the lowest possible mortgage payment. Ask me about my Seven Home Buyer Strategies!
Moving to Kansas City? We Love Helping!
We get calls and emails every day from people just like you, looking for help on making their move to Kansas City, and we absolutely love it.😍 Whether you are moving in 9 days or 90 days, give us a call☎, shoot us a text📝, or send us an email📨 so we can help you make a smooth move to Kansas City🤠!
Connect with Dan Edson - Home Connection Team KC:
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📞 (816) 695-7352
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✔️🟡 Dave's Bike Shop:
https://youtu.be/xp_rH6Ca4G8
✔️🟡 El Dorado Mexican Restaurant:
https://youtu.be/eR1fWBqlr84
✔️🟡 High Platinum Dancewear Boutique Peculiar:
https://youtu.be/BXMk5VVZE9A
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Lily's Play N Stay | Belton, MO | Highlight My Town
Loving pet owners in our community will be happy to know that there is a pet boarding and doggie daycare facility that gives pet parents peace of mind knowing that their pet will be cared for with kindness in a calm environment that is meant to be more like home. Reservations are limited in order to provide for those pets that don't do well at routine kennels and daycares that cater to large numbers of pets. Spacious, private suites are available and large enough you can easily Board your pets together! Multiple play areas are available including the Ruffin It Play Room and Rover's Romp Obstacle Course as well as an enclosed play yard with newly installed turf for pets to enjoy outdoor play.
Lilys Play-N-Stay
511 Main St, Belton, MO 64012
(816) 388-3737
https://lilysplaynstay.com/
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🤔Are you looking yo sell your home in out community?
🤔Thinking of Moving to Kansas City? Belton\Raymore are great Kansas City suburbs!
📝 Let Us Help! https://homeconnectionteam.com/
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Watch More Of Our Episodes:
Mary's Mountain Cookies:
https://youtu.be/69fIa55iaYc
Big Daddy's Donuts:
https://youtu.be/U7ZSlz56bcw
Heart-N-Hand Ministries:
https://youtu.be/eULLFY57G3k
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Support Local | Mary's Mountain Cookies | Belton, MO | Highlight My Town |
Gourmet Cookies and your favorite treats are ALL freshly made from scratch right here in downtown Belton, Missouri. Are you looking for the best place to get Kansas City cookies?
Mary's Mountain Cookies in Belton offers fresh-made dough, baked cookies, ice cream, ice cream sandwiches, shakes, and edible cookie dough. We also offer friendly smiles and a warm environment where you can soak up the delightful tastes and smells and enjoy quality time with friends and family. The best Kansas City cookies can be found at Mary's Mountain Cookies, Belton, MO.
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Ditgen Multi-Services:
https://youtu.be/MfLPec7XhS8
El Dorado Mexican Restaurant:
https://youtu.be/eR1fWBqlr84
High Platinum Dancewear Boutique Peculiar:
https://youtu.be/BXMk5VVZE9A
☀ Relevant Hashtags:
#cookies #kansascitycookies #marymountaincookies #mountaincookies #belton #mo #highlightmytown #highlightmytownbelton #danedson #cookie #mountain #beltonmo
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One More Scoop Belton, MO & One More Scoop Kansas City | Highlight My Town | Kansas City Ice Cream
All of their ice cream and waffle cones are homemade right in the store—fresh and delicious! You'll find classics like vanilla bean, along with rotating flavors. One More Scoop even offers DAIRY free, NUT free, and GLUTEN free ice cream, so there truly is something here for everyone. The team loves sharing their love for ice cream, good music, and fellowship with the KC metro! Come visit and try this amazing local Kansas City ice cream shop.
They have two locations to support local!
One More Scoop Belton
803 E North Ave, Belton, MO 64012
913-208-1279
One More Scoop Kansas City
3522 NE Vivion Rd, Kansas City, MO 64119
816-534-3577
Website: onemorescoopicecream.com
🏡 Your Local Real Estate Connection: Dan Edson, The Highlight My Town Agent!
Ready to Buy or Sell in Belton, Raymore, or Peculiar or the KC Metro?
Connect with Dan Edson, The Highlight My Town Agent, to get the most out of your real estate goals!
🏡 Belton, Raymore, and Peculiar Home Sellers: My active marketing plan will not only bring in more offers for your home but will help sell it fast and drive up the final selling price! Contact me today for a confidential discussion about your home sale strategy.
🔑 Local Homebuyer Strategies: Claim your copy of Seven Home Buyer Strategies today! It's important to use every weapon and every strategy you can to make sure you're getting the lowest possible mortgage payment. Ask me about my Seven Home Buyer Strategies!
Connect with Dan Edson - Home Connection Team KC:
🌐 www.homeconnectionteam.com
📞 (816) 695-7352
Support Local & Watch More!
We Support Local businesses by doing video showcases of them, and we are excited to start Highlight My Town! We will bring you a series about the business and things to do in Belton, MO.
I'm Dan Edson, LPT Realty and founder of Highlight My Town. Are you a local business owner? Our goal is to support local and help the business owners in Belton. Let’s connect and see about doing a video for you too, send us a PM through the community page.
We hope you guys enjoy this episode. If you really enjoyed it, make sure to like 👍 smash that subscribe ❤️ button and click the notification 🔔 bell to get the latest videos. Don’t forget to share with your friends and family.
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Watch More Of Our Episodes:
Peculiar Games and Hobbies:
https://youtu.be/FOKZl8gAb48
Barkville Bakery Peculiar, Missouri:
https://youtu.be/oDMcv9_I-BA
High Platinum Dancewear Boutique Peculiar:
https://youtu.be/BXMk5VVZE9A
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Lily’s Play N Stay, Belton, MO | Dog Grooming, Daycare, and Boarding Highlight My Town
Now offering dog grooming in Belton, MO, Lily’s Play N Stay also offers a variety of services designed to assist pet owners with the highest quality care for their pets. It has dog daycare and daytime boarding for individuals that require care for their pet while they are at work or not able to be home for extended amounts of time during the day.
Hi everyone! On this episode of Highlight My Town, founder Dan Edson highlights Lily’s Play N Stay in Belton, Missouri.
Lily’s is a comprehensive pet care facility that offers a variety of services, including new dog grooming in Belton, MO! They specialize in high-quality care for your pets, including dog daycare and daytime boarding for owners who are at work or away for long periods during the day.
Going on vacation or out of town? Lily’s Play N Stay offers dog boarding in Belton, MO, and takes pride in caring for each animal individually. Their specialized trained staff is able to care for pets with high anxiety or those who may not do well in a traditional boarding environment, ensuring your pet has a great experience in a safe place.
For more information, visit:
Lily's Play-N-Stay Website: https://lilysplaynstay.com/
Address: 511 Main St, Belton, MO 64012
Phone: (816) 388-3737
🏡 Your Local Real Estate Connection: Dan Edson, Home Connection Team KC
Ready to Buy or Sell in Belton, Raymore, or Peculiar?
Connect with Dan Edson - The Highlight My Town Agent, to get the most out of your real estate goals!
🏡 Belton, Raymore, and Peculiar Home Sellers: My active marketing plan will not only bring in more offers for your home but will help sell it fast and drive up the final selling price! Contact me today for a confidential discussion about your home sale strategy.
🔑 Claim my 7 Homebuyer Strategies: Claim your copy of Seven Home Buyer Strategies today! It's important to use every weapon and every strategy you can to make sure you're getting the lowest possible mortgage payment. Ask me about my Seven Home Buyer Strategies!
Connect with Dan Edson - Home Connection Team KC, LPT Realty:
🌐 www.homeconnectionteam.com
📞 (816) 695-7352
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🎬 Watch More Of Our Episodes:
✔️🟡 Clean Pooch Grooming:
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Heart-N-Hand Ministries | Belton, MO | Highlight My Town
Heart-N-Hand Ministries Belton MO helps those in our community facing hardship by providing resources and services that equip them to build the life they were made for. A community outreach organization based out of Cass County, Missouri, Heart-N-Hand Ministries helps families in our community receive food, clothing and education to those in need serving both Cass County and Jackson County, MO.
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🤔 Considering selling your home in Raymore, MO or surrounding area? Call us!
🤔Thinking of Moving to Kansas City? Raymore, Missouri is a great Kansas City suburb!
📝 Let Us Help! https://homeconnectionteam.com/
📱 Call or Text: 816-695-7352
📨 Email: [email protected]
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We get calls and emails everyday from people just like you, looking for help on making their move to Kansas City and we absolutely love it.😍 Whether you are moving in 9 days or 90 days, give us a call☎, shoot us a text📝, or send us an email📨 so we can help you make a smooth move to Kansas City🤠
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Abundant Life Chiropractic:
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Hope Haven of Cass County:
https://youtu.be/Jdb1Kvwi_WI
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Latest from the Community Page
I interviewed Nathan Musteen, Director of Raymore Parks and Recreation, to talk about what makes Hawk Ridge Park a true destination for Cass County families.
Specifically, we’re looking at Johnston Lake. Through the Community Assistance Program with the Missouri Department of Conservation, this 79-acre park offers incredible, professionally managed fishing opportunities right in our backyard. 🐟
Whether you’re an avid angler or looking for a fun family afternoon, the ADA-accessible docks and stocked waters make it easy for everyone to enjoy.
Have you caught anything at Hawk Ridge lately? Post your photos in the comments! 👇
#HighlightMyTown #RaymoreMissouri #HawkRidgePark #LocalBusinessSupport #HomeConnectionTeamKC #MissouriConservation #CassCounty
It’s hard to believe it’s been 14 years since BIG Daddys Donuts first opened its doors in 2012. We were digging through the Highlight My Town archives and found this great conversation with Bill Boos from a few years back!
Even then, Bill was talking about the power of community. Today, Big Daddy’s is a local legend—a Saturday morning must-have for so many of us in Raymore and Belton.
Congratulations to Bill and the whole crew on over a decade of keeping our community fed and happy! ☕️🍩
— Dan Edson
Connecting you to the community you love.
Find more local stories at Highlight My Town Belton, Raymore, Peculiar Community Highlights
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📍 Wildwood Boutique: 302 W Pine St, Raymore, MO
📞 Connect with Dan to be featured on Highlight My Town - Belton, Raymore, Peculiar Community Highlights : (816) 695-7352
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We recently spoke with Sonja Abdelgawad, Executive Director of the Belton Educational Foundation, about the life-changing impact they have on our local students. Sonja shared a beautiful story about a 3-year-old at Grace Early Childhood Center with special needs. Her insurance-provided walker was just too heavy for her to move—holding her back from her full potential.
Through the power of community donors, the Foundation was able to purchase a lightweight (and purple! 💜) walker in just two days. The result? A transformation that brought everyone to tears as she learned to walk independently by the end of the year.
Highlight My Town is Sponsored by: Dan Edson - Home Connection Team KC - LPT Realty
👇 Let’s show some love for Sonja and the Belton Educational Foundation in the comments!
#HighlightMyTown #BeltonMO #BeltonEducationalFoundation #CommunityImpact #SupportLocal #BeltonSchools #GraceEarlyChildhoodCenter #SpecialNeedsSupport #MissouriLiving #danedson
We’re featuring Clean Pooch Grooming in Raymore and their solution for anxious pets. If your dog hates the long wait at the groomers, you’ll love their system. Instead of staying all day, your pup is worked on immediately and can head home much sooner. It’s less stress for them and more convenience for you! 🌞🐕
Highlight My Town is Sponsored by: Dan Edson - Home Connection Team KC - LPT Realty
👇 Does your pup get nervous at the groomers? Let us know your tips for a calm spa day in the comments!
#HighlightMyTown #SupportLocal #Raymore #CleanPooch #DogGrooming #SmallBusinessSpotlight #DanEdson #MissouriLife #RaymoreLiving
We’re highlighting Omar’s Famous Popcorn and their incredible fundraising opportunities! One of Omar's favorite things to do is help local organizations reach their goals. Whether you’re representing a local school, a sports team, or a dance academy, they have a proven way to help you raise funds while sharing a delicious local treat.
They even go the extra mile by hosting fundraisers for individuals facing medical hardships. It’s heart-led businesses like this that make our area so special! 🌞🙌
Highlight My Town is Sponsored by: Dan Edson - Home Connection Team KC - LPT Realty
👇 Does your team or school need a fundraiser? Contact Omar's Famous Popcorn!
Visit the Raymore shop at 1284 W Foxwood Dr or call (816) 441-2346 today to get the details!
#HighlightMyTown #SupportLocal #Raymore #Belton #OmarsFamousPopcorn #Fundraising #CommunitySupport #DanEdson #MissouriLife
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📰 Belton, MO Community Blog & Social Updates
Stay fully connected with the Belton community! Explore our exclusive Highlight My Town Belton, MO blog (link at the top of the page) for deep dives into what makes this city great. You can also visit our comprehensive multi-city blog (link at the bottom of the page) for more regional content.
We are actively excited to feature local Belton small businesses, dedicated non-profits, charitable organizations, and the most anticipated community events in our blog and across our social feeds (Facebook and Instagram).
Our Goal: Supporting Local Belton Businesses
Our mission is to be your go-to Belton community resource by supporting local entrepreneurs and highlighting important neighborhood happenings. Ready to be showcased? We love featuring local business owners!
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