Center Harbor Scoops

[Mmfriedm]

Grand re-opening. Under new management with new hours. Come by this wknd for a free topping on us! 34 Plymouth Street

[jeffk]

If it matters to anyone else, my understanding is they will be serving Richardson's ice cream, a favorite of my wife & I.

[pondguy]

Think needs to chime in on this one he is the official forum ice cream taste tester.

[TheTimeTraveler]

Originally Posted by jeffk

If it matters to anyone else, my understanding is they will be serving Richardson's ice cream, a favorite of my wife & I.

I'm sure it's nice to have Richardson's Ice Cream but does anyone know of ice cream establishments around the lake who actually make their own ice cream on site?

Fifteen years ago there used to be a place in Wolfeboro called "I scream" that did make and serve their own ice cream (it was excellent).

[John Mercier]

Jordan's does.

[jeffk]

https://www.icehousenh.com/
on Little Squam, Route 3. They do small batches so the available flavors can vary. They are not open for the season yet. We went last year. Yum!

Social Club in Lakeport

Papa Beans in North Sandwich on Wing Road off of 113A. (It's self serve)

Sandwich Creamery ice cream is available in the North Sandwich store on 113. (Also self serve)

All are good with some eclectic flavors.

[thinkxingu]

Originally Posted by pondguy

Think needs to chime in on this one he is the official forum ice cream taste tester.

Hahaha! I do like me some ice cream.

I'm not quite sure why Dewey's, Ollie's, or the earlier places didn't make it, but I know I never returned to any of them because I was always underwhelmed, especially for the price (perhaps required given the location?). Nice setting, though, and I'll certainly give this new shop a go!

My loves aren't based as much on homemade or not, but rather options, price, uniqueness, and location.

My top five Lakes Region ice cream spots, in order:

Liliuokalani's
Eldridge Family Sugar House
Kellerhaus
Bailey's Bubble
The Maple Creamery

Sent from my SM-S931U using Tapatalk

[pondguy]

Free toppings this weekend you can't beat that I bet FLL will be there.

[thinkxingu]

Here's a link to the flavors: https://centerharborscoops.com/menu

Some blueberry pie ice cream with blueberry sauce, marshmallow, and whipped cream would be delightful!

Early reviews are good—hope the OP had a great opening weekend!

Sent from my SM-S931U using Tapatalk

[phoenix]

What no Maine black bear

[Nautique2001]

Originally Posted by jeffk

https://www.icehousenh.com/
on Little Squam, Route 3. They do small batches so the available flavors can vary. They are not open for the season yet. We went last year. Yum!

Social Club in Lakeport

Papa Beans in North Sandwich on Wing Road off of 113A. (It's self serve)

Sandwich Creamery ice cream is available in the North Sandwich store on 113. (Also self serve)

All are good with some eclectic flavors.

Social Club Creamery is a new favorite, but don't forget the classic: Kellerhaus.

Bobby Sue's Homemade Ice Cream in Freedom is a good choice if you're over by Ossipee Lake.

[BrownstoneNorth]

Another Bobby Sue is/was right next to the late lamented Birch & Vine restaurant in Tuftonboro. I don't know whether it remained after the restaurant lost its lease.

[TheTimeTraveler]

Originally Posted by BrownstoneNorth

Another Bobby Sue is/was right next to the late lamented Birch & Vine restaurant in Tuftonboro. I don't know whether it remained after the restaurant lost its lease.

I don't believe it did as it was staffed and run by a Birch and Vine. Since Birch and Vine is now gone then I suspect the ice cream operation is now a thing of the past.

The nearest ice cream to the old Birch and Vine is probably at Pier 19.

I was in Pier 19 the other day and it looks like they are going to have a large cigarette/tobacco counter there this year under the new owner. I know CVS and Walgreens have taken out all their smoking products and it looks like Pier 19 has done just the opposite.

[Lake Fan]

I was in there too over the weekend and noticed the large smoke section. They moved the checkout area all the way over to the left as you're walking out, and there's a big wall of cigarettes right behind the counter. Surprised me a bit.

The new owners seem nice, hope they can make a go of it. My one suggestion would be for them to return the ice-cream takeout window to its former glory.

[LoveLakeLife]

Originally Posted by thinkxingu

Here's a link to the flavors: https://centerharborscoops.com/menu

Some blueberry pie ice cream with blueberry sauce, marshmallow, and whipped cream would be delightful!

Early reviews are good—hope the OP had a great opening

I went on Saturday. Make sure to talk with Charlie! The window nook table is the best in the house.


Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

[thinkxingu]

Originally Posted by LoveLakeLife

I went on Saturday. Make sure to talk with Charlie! The window nook table is the best in the house.


Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

There's not much info on the website—do they have any unique offerings, or is it strictly an ice cream shop?

Unique to me are things like puffle cones/maple syrup/creamies (Eldridge/Maple Creamery), parfait-style sundaes (Liliuokalani's), fat-guy specials (Kellerhaus' "Collosus"), etc.

I can get ice cream, especially Richardson's, anywhere...

Sent from my SM-S931U using Tapatalk

[Winilyme]

Originally Posted by pondguy

Free toppings this weekend you can't beat that I bet FLL will be there.

I heard he was there but got banned for life for ordering a free topping - less the cone and ice cream.

[LoveLakeLife]

Originally Posted by thinkxingu

There's not much info on the website—do they have any unique offerings, or is it strictly an ice cream shop?

Unique to me are things like puffle cones/maple syrup/creamies (Eldridge/Maple Creamery), parfait-style sundaes (Liliuokalani's), fat-guy specials (Kellerhaus' "Collosus"), etc.

I can get ice cream, especially Richardson's, anywhere...

Sent from my SM-S931U using Tapatalk

Nothing unique, Think. Mainly it’s an alternative to the soft-serve at Red Hill Dairy especially if you come by boat.


Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

[jeffk]

I might point out that they are still getting set up. Right now it is just ice cream. I'm not sure if they will be offering other stuff as time goes on. They have a business manager and that hints there may be more coming.

[LoveLakeLife]

Yes there was a nice woman who introduced herself as the general manager. Of course I had to ask if there is also a specific manager.


Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

[Loony Singer]

Richardson’s is the best commercial dairy made (Middleton MA) ice cream available around here IMHO. Death by Chocolate is…well you know…

[KeyLargo1972]

Originally Posted by jeffk

If it matters to anyone else, my understanding is they will be serving Richardson's ice cream, a favorite of my wife & I.

Yes. I went a few years ago and they told me that they used Richardsons before as well. Yummy!

[Flotnjr]

Originally Posted by BrownstoneNorth

Another Bobby Sue is/was right next to the late lamented Birch & Vine restaurant in Tuftonboro. I don't know whether it remained after the restaurant lost its lease.

Patti tried both, Ice Cream and a take out window, but there was always too much confusion on where to go, neither worked out. The whole building has been vacant for almost a year- the resort is coming.

[Mmfriedm]

Updated summer hours

[BroadHopper]

It's a nice ride to the North Country if you use the back roads to Bethlehem NH.
They won the James Beard award for two years in a row.

Every time I'm in the area, there is a long line down the street. I hate lines, so didn't try it. I took a nice leisurely stroll up and down Main Street. The food at the brewery is excellent.

For the history buffs. There are guided tours. You can walk up the street. There are history markers set up along the road.

[thinkxingu]

My wife and I got sundaes tonight, and it was fine. As mentioned, just Richardson's and not anything "special," but the prices were reasonable, and it's a decent location. Unless unique offerings are added, though, we'd still choose Eldridge's, Kellerhaus, or Liliuokalani's if time wasn't short.

The best thing about our visit, without question, were the two women working—they were super friendly and, when a young girl in front of us lost a few toppings off her sundae to gravity, grabbed a small cup and gave her extras.

Great customer service, which, given their Google reviews, seems to be the norm.

Sent from my SM-S931U using Tapatalk

[LoveLakeLife]

Lillikulanis had the biggest portions by far. Super Secret Ice Cream in Bethlehem is the best tasting, made right there.


Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

[bobkatfly]

I'm far from being an ice cream aficionado but I stopped at Sissy's stand on rt 28 in Barnstead today after my granddaughters softball game and noticed they have Giffords ice cream. I haven't heard anyone comment on Giffords. I thought it was good but I don't have the ice cream data points like some of you do.

[mofn]

To answer bobkatfly, Gifford’s for me all the way if it is not made at the location selling it. It’s not that Richardson’s is bad, it’s good; I just do not understand all of its fan boys/girls thinking there’s no better.
A lot at the lake come from Mass, very few coming from Maine. I do not call myself “ice cream aficionado” but my Dr. at Joslin would disagree.

[Denis D]

Hey Mmfriedm, Congratulations on the grand opening, wishing you the best of luck. We will be regulars.

[thinkxingu]

Originally Posted by Nautique2001

Bobby Sue's Homemade Ice Cream in Freedom is a good choice if you're over by Ossipee Lake.

My goodness is this place GREAT! Thank you kindly for posting!

Sent from my SM-S931U using Tapatalk

[jbolty]

I got a cone at Bobbie Sues yesterday and one at sawyers today. I love ice cream season

It's great that sawyers still has all the old time flavors. grapnut, frozen pudding, orange pineapple, rum raisin and some others

[Winilyme]

Originally Posted by jbolty

I got a cone at Bobbie Sues yesterday and one at sawyers today. I love ice cream season

Ice cream season for me begins on January 1 and ends on December 31.