Dewey's Ice Cream Parlor & Cafe

jeffatsquam · 09-09-2010, 06:47 PM

Actually its a great location center harbor is the center of my universe

It is the old Minni Nichols store building

Greene's Basin Girl · 09-10-2010, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by jeffatsquam

Actually its a great location center harbor is the center of my universe

It is the old Minni Nicole's store building

In the 50's there was an ice cream parlor there called Nickel's. It had a great soda fountain that you could sit at and enjoy your root beer floats, etc. We loved it when we were kids. There was also a general store in the center of Moultonborough called Ellen's. We use to get 5 cent ice cream cones from Ellen.

Redwing · 09-10-2010, 10:42 AM

When we were kids, we would drive our little boats over to Lees Mill, dock them and walk into Ellen's General Store in Moultonborough and the highlight of our excursion was buying those 5 cent cones. And yes, Nichols store in Center Harbor was great...remember it so well! Greens Basin Girl's sister and I dated counselors from Camp Quinnobarge (sp?) and they used to leave hand-written messages for us (and we to them) with Minnie Nichols. Days before we had instant messaging!

Lucky1 · 09-12-2010, 11:05 AM

I remember Ellen's too from back in the fifties. Things sure were different on this lake then. I could take out a rowboat with a 3 horsepower engine and go down the lake and NOT SEE ANOTHER BOAT ON A WEEKDAY. I loved the lake then, and I love it even more now. I guess I appreciate how lucky I am now. Kids don't think in those terms as much.

Does anyone remember a spaghetti place that was in a building either on the corner or near the corner (The corner where the mattress shop is now etc) in Meredith? It may have just been a restaurant and my family got spaghetti or something. I think they had a window that they would pass food out if you were not eating inside? I have a pretty good memory but I was young. I remember all kinds of places from way back when!

My parents' friends who are 98 and 96 (Dad would have been 98 yesterday and Mom is 94) actually rented in those small cottages near The Bob House that are now crafts I guess. They are pretty small for sure for a family of five! Their friends built their own home on a lot on Castle Shores that they purchased for 500 dollars. Suissvale was not there until many years later. But for all the wonderful things that drew them to Moultonborough back in the early fifties, I would never have been at this heavenly place! Ice cream, clams, boats, shuffle board, croquet, waterskiing, fishing, swimming...........a child's paradise!

Dewey's needs to be able to have a sign nearer to Rte 25. I never saw it before I heard of it on this Forum and never saw the Bead Shop that is there either until a friend mentioned it. I take that road often because I get my mail at the Center Harbor Post Office. They are pretty strict with what businesses can do with signs I hear.

C Tucker · 09-12-2010, 05:22 PM

Dewey's is a great shop, but no one knows it's there. I asked my husband to stop for ice cream and he kept saying "where?" Even when we had parked right there! Colors in the sign are too dark and have no contrast - Maybe it could use painting onto the window glass.

Greene's Basin Girl · 09-12-2010, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Lucky1

I remember Ellen's too from back in the fifties. Things sure were different on this lake then. I could take out a rowboat with a 3 horsepower engine and go down the lake and NOT SEE ANOTHER BOAT ON A WEEKDAY. I loved the lake then, and I love it even more now. I guess I appreciate how lucky I am now. Kids don't think in those terms as much.

Does anyone remember a spaghetti place that was in a building either on the corner or near the corner (The corner where the mattress shop is now etc) in Meredith? It may have just been a restaurant and my family got spaghetti or something. I think they had a window that they would pass food out if you were not eating inside? I have a pretty good memory but I was young. I remember all kinds of places from way back when!

My parents' friends who are 98 and 96 (Dad would have been 98 yesterday and Mom is 94) actually rented in those small cottages near The Bob House that are now crafts I guess. They are pretty small for sure for a family of five! Their friends built their own home on a lot on Castle Shores that they purchased for 500 dollars. Suissvale was not there until many years later. But for all the wonderful things that drew them to Moultonborough back in the early fifties, I would never have been at this heavenly place! Ice cream, clams, boats, shuffle board, croquet, waterskiing, fishing, swimming...........a child's paradise!

Dewey's needs to be able to have a sign nearer to Rte 25. I never saw it before I heard of it on this Forum and never saw the Bead Shop that is there either until a friend mentioned it. I take that road often because I get my mail at the Center Harbor Post Office. They are pretty strict with what businesses can do with signs I hear.

I believe the spaghetti was called Parissi's (sp?) and the cabins were Red Hill Cabins.

Lucky1 · 09-13-2010, 07:07 PM

Well on the way back from the Post Office in Center Harbor today I stopped in to Dewey's to mention that I had heard that they had wonderful ice cream but that no one seemed to know it was there. I pointed out the YIKES SIGN THAT WAS IN BIG BLACK BOLD LETTERS across the street. I had stopped and studied their sign before I went inside. It does not do them justice if they want people to see that there is a lovely ice cream parlor and food Cafe there. I wonder how many times I have passed it and just not seen it at all.

The man to whom I spoke is a brother of the owner. He seemed very nice, but he is the manager and does not get to decide on the signage. I gave him the WinnipesaukeeForum.com address and hope he has his brother see this thread. He gave me a copy of the very nice menu.

I did not have any ice cream as I am watching my fat for my arteries. I once in a while try Flurries non fat soft serve, but most of the time rely on plain non fat Chobani Greek Yogurt to which I add a tiny bit of 100% cranberry pomegranate juice. Wish I could have ice cream as I love it!

Fingers crossed that they get signs that show they are there. It can be a long cold winter. I was the only one in the shop in what was at least a twenty minute period of time. Two men did arrive just as I was leaving.

wifi · 09-13-2010, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Lucky1

.... I did not have any ice cream as I am watching my fat for my arteries.......

Try their Black Cherry Frozen Yogurt.... very yummy

Lucky1 · 09-13-2010, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by wifi

Try their Black Cherry Frozen Yogurt.... very yummy

Great idea. Thanks so much. Will try.

Squamie · 04-09-2012, 02:09 PM

As we were driving by this past weekend we noticed the open sign at Dewey's --- obviously had to stop in for a moose tracks ice cream. Forgot to ask their schedule, but definitely open on weekends.

Lakegeezer · 04-09-2012, 03:06 PM

Went by Dewey's on Monday for a coffee ice-cream fix. There were a few people there. The owner says "spread the word we are open". Happy to oblige. Price, quality and quantity all say - return.

WakeboardMom · 04-09-2012, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Lakegeezer

Went by Dewey's on Monday for a coffee ice-cream fix. There were a few people there. The owner says "spread the word we are open". Happy to oblige. Price, quality and quantity all say - return.

Is this in the building that was "Rick Dawg's" sandwiches at one time?

Barney Bear · 04-09-2012, 04:07 PM

We enjoy cruising from East Bear Island to Center Harbor to walk the short distance from the town docks to Dewey's to partake in the wide selection of ice cream flavors. Last visit was Columbus Day last season.

WakeboardMom · 04-10-2012, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Barney Bear

We enjoy cruising from East Bear Island to Center Harbor to walk the short distance from the town docks to Dewey's to partake in the wide selection of ice cream flavors. Last visit was Columbus Day last season.

I shop at Heath's about twice a month in the winter; more often in the summer. I occasionally dine at Coe House.

I have been in Yikes, I have been in the bookstore, I have bought bagels at Winnipesaukee BayGulls.

Where is this Dewey's? Is it where Rick Dawg had a sandwich shop about 3 or 4 years ago? Next door to the "fountain?"

Newbiesaukee · 04-10-2012, 06:53 PM

It is on the corner where 25b makes a sharp curve up the hill and it is across from the fountain. It is across the street (north) of Yikes and the bookstore (which is now also Yikes). I believe Ricks was in the same group of buildings but not on the corner. Hope this is helpful.

Actually the original post has a link to Dewey's website and if you look carefully there are directions and another link to google map showing the location. Basically it is a block from the Coe House towards the Fire Station.

GrandmaBig6 · 09-05-2012, 02:16 PM

Just returned from 9 wonderful days in Meredith. Out of those days, 6 nights were spent having ice cream at Dewey's in Center Harbor.

Always friendly, fast service.

See you next year!!!

mcdude · 09-06-2012, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by jeffatsquam

Actually its a great location center harbor is the center of my universe

It is the old Minni Nichols store building

Greene's Basin Girl · 09-06-2012, 11:47 AM

I remember Nichols. It was a great place. I loved their soda fountain. It was such a treat to go there was I was growing up.

09-09-2010, 06:47 PM	#1
jeffatsquam Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: moultonborough/sandwich Posts: 187 Thanks: 173 Thanked 77 Times in 50 Posts	Actually its a great location center harbor is the center of my universe It is the old Minni Nichols store building Last edited by jeffatsquam; 09-10-2010 at 06:46 PM. Reason: spelling

09-10-2010, 10:42 AM	#3
Redwing Deceased Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Haven, Connecticut and summer resident of Moultonborough, NH since 1952 Posts: 216 Thanks: 324 Thanked 43 Times in 27 Posts	Ellens When we were kids, we would drive our little boats over to Lees Mill, dock them and walk into Ellen's General Store in Moultonborough and the highlight of our excursion was buying those 5 cent cones. And yes, Nichols store in Center Harbor was great...remember it so well! Greens Basin Girl's sister and I dated counselors from Camp Quinnobarge (sp?) and they used to leave hand-written messages for us (and we to them) with Minnie Nichols. Days before we had instant messaging! Last edited by Redwing; 09-10-2010 at 10:45 AM. Reason: Mis-spellings

09-12-2010, 05:22 PM	#5
C Tucker Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Black Cat Island and Epsom, NH Posts: 64 Thanks: 14 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts	Better Sign Much Needed Dewey's is a great shop, but no one knows it's there. I asked my husband to stop for ice cream and he kept saying "where?" Even when we had parked right there! Colors in the sign are too dark and have no contrast - Maybe it could use painting onto the window glass.

04-09-2012, 02:09 PM	#10
Squamie Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Dewey's is open for the season As we were driving by this past weekend we noticed the open sign at Dewey's --- obviously had to stop in for a moose tracks ice cream. Forgot to ask their schedule, but definitely open on weekends.

04-09-2012, 03:06 PM	#11
Lakegeezer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Moultonboro, NH Posts: 1,679 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 354 Thanked 640 Times in 291 Posts	Open during the week too Went by Dewey's on Monday for a coffee ice-cream fix. There were a few people there. The owner says "spread the word we are open". Happy to oblige. Price, quality and quantity all say - return. __________________ -lg

09-12-2010, 11:05 AM	#4
Lucky1 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Moultonborough and FL Posts: 459 Thanks: 318 Thanked 123 Times in 53 Posts	I remember Ellen's too from back in the fifties. Things sure were different on this lake then. I could take out a rowboat with a 3 horsepower engine and go down the lake and NOT SEE ANOTHER BOAT ON A WEEKDAY. I loved the lake then, and I love it even more now. I guess I appreciate how lucky I am now. Kids don't think in those terms as much. Does anyone remember a spaghetti place that was in a building either on the corner or near the corner (The corner where the mattress shop is now etc) in Meredith? It may have just been a restaurant and my family got spaghetti or something. I think they had a window that they would pass food out if you were not eating inside? I have a pretty good memory but I was young. I remember all kinds of places from way back when! My parents' friends who are 98 and 96 (Dad would have been 98 yesterday and Mom is 94) actually rented in those small cottages near The Bob House that are now crafts I guess. They are pretty small for sure for a family of five! Their friends built their own home on a lot on Castle Shores that they purchased for 500 dollars. Suissvale was not there until many years later. But for all the wonderful things that drew them to Moultonborough back in the early fifties, I would never have been at this heavenly place! Ice cream, clams, boats, shuffle board, croquet, waterskiing, fishing, swimming...........a child's paradise! Dewey's needs to be able to have a sign nearer to Rte 25. I never saw it before I heard of it on this Forum and never saw the Bead Shop that is there either until a friend mentioned it. I take that road often because I get my mail at the Center Harbor Post Office. They are pretty strict with what businesses can do with signs I hear.

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09-13-2010, 07:07 PM	#7
Lucky1 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Moultonborough and FL Posts: 459 Thanks: 318 Thanked 123 Times in 53 Posts	Well on the way back from the Post Office in Center Harbor today I stopped in to Dewey's to mention that I had heard that they had wonderful ice cream but that no one seemed to know it was there. I pointed out the YIKES SIGN THAT WAS IN BIG BLACK BOLD LETTERS across the street. I had stopped and studied their sign before I went inside. It does not do them justice if they want people to see that there is a lovely ice cream parlor and food Cafe there. I wonder how many times I have passed it and just not seen it at all. The man to whom I spoke is a brother of the owner. He seemed very nice, but he is the manager and does not get to decide on the signage. I gave him the WinnipesaukeeForum.com address and hope he has his brother see this thread. He gave me a copy of the very nice menu. I did not have any ice cream as I am watching my fat for my arteries. I once in a while try Flurries non fat soft serve, but most of the time rely on plain non fat Chobani Greek Yogurt to which I add a tiny bit of 100% cranberry pomegranate juice. Wish I could have ice cream as I love it! Fingers crossed that they get signs that show they are there. It can be a long cold winter. I was the only one in the shop in what was at least a twenty minute period of time. Two men did arrive just as I was leaving.

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04-09-2012, 04:07 PM	#13
Barney Bear Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 962 Thanks: 495 Thanked 274 Times in 175 Posts	We enjoy cruising from East Bear Island to Center Harbor to walk the short distance from the town docks to Dewey's to partake in the wide selection of ice cream flavors. Last visit was Columbus Day last season.

04-10-2012, 06:53 PM	#15
Newbiesaukee Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Coral Gables, winter; Long Island, summer Posts: 1,354 Thanks: 949 Thanked 573 Times in 298 Posts	It is on the corner where 25b makes a sharp curve up the hill and it is across from the fountain. It is across the street (north) of Yikes and the bookstore (which is now also Yikes). I believe Ricks was in the same group of buildings but not on the corner. Hope this is helpful. Actually the original post has a link to Dewey's website and if you look carefully there are directions and another link to google map showing the location. Basically it is a block from the Coe House towards the Fire Station. __________________ "You're only young once, but you can be immature forever."

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09-05-2012, 02:16 PM	#16
GrandmaBig6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 103 Thanks: 10 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Another great vacation Just returned from 9 wonderful days in Meredith. Out of those days, 6 nights were spent having ice cream at Dewey's in Center Harbor. Always friendly, fast service. See you next year!!!

09-06-2012, 11:47 AM	#18
Greene's Basin Girl Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Moultonborough, NH Posts: 1,515 Thanks: 394 Thanked 527 Times in 269 Posts	I remember Nichols. It was a great place. I loved their soda fountain. It was such a treat to go there was I was growing up.