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CLOSED: This ice cream shop is -- hopefully -- just temporarily closed after a January fire. This place is a family tradition and we loved the flavors. There was a daily special with toppings and flavors of the week, as well. We definitely hope to come back when they are rebuilt, open and ready! read more

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A good time was had by all - including our K9 family member. Very popular place with long lines but family friendly feel with the serving and the outdoor seating. Fair prices with good serving sizes. read more

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Oh my - I drove by this place a few times and actually kind of giggled. Dairy twirl? What kind of hole in the wall joint could that possibly be. Then I stopped and had an ice cream. And it blew my socks off. Absolutely delicious. And super nice people working at the counter. I had two flavors a chocolate moose tracks, and some kind of bourbon something or other. And they were both phenomenally delicious. I can't recommend this place enough! read more

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Anil S.

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We pulled up to a long line which seemed a good sign. The line moved fairly quickly. The ice cream was the best we tried in the local area. My favorite was the brown butter bourbon truffle. Would go back just for that. read more

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Jim T.

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The best ice cream so far in NH! Fast service and I always have to get the lilac soft serve. I can't get enough of that flavor!!

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Pretty good ice cream and the sizes are pretty big and cheap for less than 3$ for more than enough ice cream! I would go back and the ice cream doesn't melt within 5 mins either. read more

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Eric S.

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Classic seasonal ice cream spot. Great selection, gets crowded. Their operating season is very short, and their hours are limited.

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Corey L.

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Big servings, yummy ice cream! Will be back for sure. The kiddos love it here as well!

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Olivia C.

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It's unfortunate that Dairy Twirl is only open on the weekends because it's my friends and my favorite local ice cream spot! I really appreciate that they don't only take cash and have so many options to try. I keep on having to go back to try other things, but recently I got cappuccino crunch and oatmeal cookie, both of which were delicious. I also recommend trying their version of a DQ blizzard for which you can choose whatever soft serve and mixins you'd like. read more

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Brooke B.

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I was skeptical at first because from the outside in the winter time it looks kind of sketchy. Boy, was I wrong! I am within walking distance (DANGEROUS). They have SO many flavors and types of ice cream, the only issue you'll have is deciding on what you want! Had no issues with service, they were super nice :) read more

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Sarah C.

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Delicious ice cream and a huge variety! I wish they were open more days than Fri-sun.

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William F.

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Grew up in Vermont, obviously love creamees, and it pains me to admit that one of the best creamee stands is actually in New Hampshire. They have lots of flavors, the creamee is a good texture, and its really cheap. read more

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Juliette D.

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This is in my top 2 stops for ice cream! On first glance, the line looks long, but fret not, it moves quickly. There are so many options and everything is both reasonable priced and so delicious. I'm back in California now and honestly dreaming about a chance to visit Dairy Twirl again! read more

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Jim C.

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Classic summer ice cream stand with a loyal local following who count down the days until Dairy Twirl opens each Spring. Lots of options, hard and soft serve. Lines can be long, but typically move quickly thanks to the friendly and efficient employees. Portions are huge. ("Half small" is enough for me.) read more

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Painfully slow service. With 3 windows open, still so slow! No maple creemees- should be standard. The dirty water was good. But no need to return! read more

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How can I be the first to review this? Seriously! Dairy Twirl is a NH tradition. It's in this little rundown building by the laundromat. When I was there it shared space with a used sports good store. The lines go on forever, waiting for delicious dairy twirl treats. You can get soft serve, sundaes, chocolate dipped cones, sprinkles, whatever! It's super cheap; I would raid my change jar for Dairy Twirl money. You wait for DT to open in the summer and keep going until closing day in the fall. I enjoyed the maple ice cream. And the vanilla ice cream. My favorite DT memory is when I got a little dish of vanilla as take out. I had an infection in my finger and started erythromycin. I went home, took my pills, ate my DT, and then spent the next few hours puking. Turns out I can't take erythomycin. The good news is the DT vanilla was cold and tasty on the way up too! BAM! Oh, DT, there is so much I don't miss about living off the green in Lebanon, NH, but I really do miss you. read more

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Kat M.

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Are you sad and need a pick me up? Look no further!! On a particularly rough week I went here two days in a row. The quality and price can't be beat. read more

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Harrison L.

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Such an amazing ice cream place! There are so many flavors - hard and soft ice cream. It's pretty inexpensive and the portions are great. They also have a bunch of toppings and dips to customize to your liking. There isn't really a place to sit and eat since it's just a parking lot, but it's nice to stroll with the ice cream and explore the neighborhood. read more

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Tina R.

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Lots of options both hard and soft, great location, friendly staff and the owner is a gem ! read more

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Julie I.

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Stars are awarded for food only because you don't come here for the ambience With my daughter recently moved to this side of town, we tried Dairy Twirl for desert. With its extended menu of hand scoops and soft serve, yogurt and sundaes, waffle cones or floats, if you can't find it here it's not made with ice cream! After asking for an explanation of some of the flavors, we were quickly served generous portions of ice cream. If you are trying to limit calories, let them know, they do have sizes smaller than "small." I also liked that various flavors were marked with a star indicating that it was gluten-free. While the ice cream was not made on premises, it was high quality stuff! This little spot reminded me of Rodio Whip in DeLand, FL. Handmade ice cream in a walk up that been in town for years!! I love these places. read more

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Avery H.

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best icecream in west lebanon. so many flavor options and cheap. better than ice cream for you.

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J.A. A.

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Love this place. Great variety...so many fun choices. It's always packed because it's so good!!!! The service is fantastic- everyone there is so nice and they're fast!!! Don't be discouraged if you see a big line, because it moves quickly! Portions are huge!! read more

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Diana H.

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"Meh" really describes my experience here. I stopped one evening for ice cream to see what all the rave was about and I was disappointed. My ice cream had no flavor. If someone did a blind taste test with there flavors I would not be able to guess what flavor I was eating. Which is a shame because the consistency was a good one. I love mom and pop joints just like everyone else so it is with a heavy heart that I have to give this place 2 stars. read more

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Perfect place to grab some dessert after dinner on a warm day. They offer a huge selection of soft serve and hard serve ice cream flavors. Also their price is very reasonable for how ice cream is actually given. read more

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Laurel S.

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The Dairy Twirl has a ton of choices and the prices are very reasonable. A family of 4 for under $10 -- where does that happen???? It's nothing special since they don't MAKE their ice cream but it is good quality ice cream, with tons of flavor choices, at a good value. What more can you ask for? read more

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TeTeDaMouse C.

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I've been meaning to write an updated review, so here we go. Dairy Twirl is now hands down my favorite local soft serve place. In my opinion, the quality is there when it comes to both their soft serve and chocolate dip. Their soft serve tastes creamier and the chocolate dip also tastes richer. Sometimes you need to ask for a heartier portion of chocolate dip, but staff are friendly and happy to oblige. I'm a huge fan of the strawberry soft-serve, their ice cream sandwiches are a steal at a $1 a pop. Good selection of hard-serve ice cream too. This year, they bought a couple nice picnic tables with umbrellas. I'm happy to be a regular here and look forward to their opening every year. Also, they accept credit cards. read more

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Jenn C.

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Havent been since last season... Eagerly waiting to see what changes may come and will update after first couple visits... Always been a good selection, decent and polite staff. The prices are always good and even on a super busy night theres parking in their large parking lot and right on street as well-no meters here for parking charges either.... read more

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Hudson K.

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Long lines in the summer. This place had very good ice cream. The seating is nice outside but there can be some bugs sometimes because of the ice cream and the rural nature of the place. Pleasant experience and is definately a local favoraite spot. read more

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Anthony P.

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I grew up in Georgia (and I still live here!), but I would visit my Grandparents in NH for many summer breaks. I have been going to Dairy Twirl since the 90s. It's one of those places in my memory that I'll never forget. My Grandparents lived within walking distance and about 2 to 3 times a week we would walk to Dairy Twirl. I always got the black raspberry ice cream with the cherry dip. I used to love going on here. I'm going to have to come back one day as it has been over 15 years since the last time I've been. read more

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Danielle B.

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This place is great! I I can't believe how many flavors they have. Very delicious. I love frozen yogurt here. A very charming place to hang out and grab some sweets. read more

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The sign says "great night time place" but in fact this is a great all time of day place. Hardest part of winters around here are the long months when Dairy Twirl is closed. read more

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Felipe G.

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The Dairy twirl opens every year after mother's day and closes shortly labor day, so there is a small window of time when its blinking sign lights up enticing you to come in and enjoy some cold treats. As far as the ice cream goes I think that Ice Cream Fore U in West Lebanon has a better menu with more variety and flavors, but the Dairy Twirl beats it in terms of ambiance and location. Ice Cream Fore U is located next to the Lebanon Trash Dump so it literally stinks over there while DT is right off the green in cute downtown Lebanon. The central location in downtown makes it convenient for locals to walk to, and I think that convenience is probably its greatest asset. The soft-serve at Dairy Twirl is definitely good, but nothing to write home about. Kinda predictable and plain but not bad by any means.. Also I get a kick out of this being a "Great Nighttime Place" yet closes at 9pm. Wow! Small town late night indeed =) read more

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Emily P.

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Been going here for years. Best ice cream in Lebanon in my opinion and far better then ForeU. I think that Dairy Twirl's ice cream has much more flavor while still giving a fair amount for the price. Very friendly staff and lots of options to choose from! My personal favorite is mint moose tracks in a specialty waffle cone. read more

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Jenny B.

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I have been coming to this place FOREVER. My mom worked here in high school the first summer it was open! For me, a vanilla cone with rainbow jimmies from this ice cream stand *IS* summer. I do like the ice cream from Fore-U in West Leb a little bit better, but I can't quit Dairy Twirl just for the nostalgia factor. Definitely great ice cream at reasonable prices. If you don't mind eating it in a parking lot after standing in a lengthy queue, definitely give it a shot! read more

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My 400th review! CAN YOU DIG IT?! The Daily Twirl is as good as any to celebrate this epic yelp milestone. Almost every summer around the 4th of July a large group of us would go camping in Lebanon, NH. BEAUTIFUL in the summer time! And when you're downtown in the blistering New Hampshire heat with streams of sweat emanating from every one of your bodily creases, what better place to stop than @ the window of the Daily Twirl for a cup or cone of some mid-summer brain freeze! read more

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Frank F.

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I LOVE local mom and pop joints like this! No franchised chain here. Lots of ice cream choices served through windows to the parking lot. Portions were large for the money. Perfect place to stop for a break while riding the back roads of New England in the summer. read more

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Aimee G.

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Oh how I have always loved Dairy Twirl. My parents used to take my brother and I to this place when we were little. Some of the best soft serve out there. I don't frequent the area as often as I did when I was younger, but once in a while if I'm visiting the relatives up in the Boondocks, I make time to stop by. read more

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Michele N.

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Amazing amount of flavors, it was so hard to pick only 3 for the banana boat! Brought my husband here for a birthday treat and we were not disappointed! We both highly recommend the blueberry cheesecake flavor, it was out of this world!!! Will definitely be back soon! read more

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Adrienne L.

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My family and I love this place. We consider ourselves "ice cream aficionados", and this is the best in town.

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Great ice cream, large portions, and fast service! Everyone in Lebanon loves DAIRY TWIRL!!!

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39 Mechanic Street
Lebanon, NH 03766
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(603) 448-9959
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Hours

What time does Dairy Twirl open?

Dairy Twirl opens at 11:00 AM on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Dairy Twirl close?

Dairy Twirl is closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.Dairy Twirl closes at 9:00 PM on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Thu ClosedFri-Sun 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Dairy Twirl take credit cards?

Yes, Dairy Twirl takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Dairy Twirl have catering options?

No, Dairy Twirl does not have catering options.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Dairy Twirl have bike parking?

Yes, Dairy Twirl has bike parking.

Does Dairy Twirl have parking?

Yes, Dairy Twirl has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Dairy Twirl wheelchair accessible?

No, Dairy Twirl is not wheelchair accessible.

Does Dairy Twirl have free WiFi?

No, Dairy Twirl does not have free WiFi.

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This is the place in Lebanon to get fabulous, delicious cream. First: the portions are gigantic so…read morestart with a small! I ordered a large once and just had ice cream for dinner. Second: the variety is massive. Almost any flavor is possible. The quality is lovely, and I only wish I could get unattached to my few favorite ice cream flavors to try the others! Third: they take cash; however, they do accept credit cards, sort of, if you absolutely do not have cash. You need to walk to the driving range down the sidewalk and to the right of the ice cream shop and pay there. Fourth: you can check their daily soft serve and hard serve flavors at foreugolf.com. Fifth: this place does have a playground, picnic tables, mini golf and the driving range. And it's all near a Home Depot. Sixth: they don't offer a full food menu but they do serve a hotdog combo with chips and a soda. It's a great family place!

Delicious!! The portions are really generous and they have dairy free options. Do beware it's cash…read moreonly.

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This place is nice, we ordered online and got 3 love its. The mix ins where in facted not mixed in…read moreproperly. The sizes were not even right. one of ares were over flowing and another was to small, kinda disappointed.

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Exceptional quality candy's, caramel's and ice cream! I've…read moreordered via their online service and walked in for special treats - service always consistently excellent. The shop is always clean, well stocked and organized with attentive and helpful staff. I highly recommend this candy + more shop!

Chocolate and caramels and ice cream. What's not to love?! Great local candy story with a variety…read moreto sweet treats. I recommend the fluffernutter bar! It was very fresh and melted in your mouth. We brought caramels home for family. Didn't get a chance to try the ice cream but it looked delicious as well. Make sure to find this little gem when visiting Hanover.

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4.6(12 reviews)

4.5 mi

Love the maple cremee! If you're only going to visit this once this maple ice cream cone is a must…read more I've had maple cremees elsewhere that taste less creamy or sweet. These taste delightful. I've had other flavors there that were delicious, after I tried the maple cremee. I love how Hanover Scoops markets the menu: with everything in categories. Simple and clear. And walking in smells so good, like walking into a Ben and Jerry's. It's sweet smelling and bright. The staff are always awesome and friendly. Definitely catch ice cream at Hanover Scoops before a movie at the Nugget. It's a treat!

Cute and yummy local ice cream shop! More of a grab and go spot with some seating in the plaza…read more Cashier and employees are nice and fast to serve up your order. We got two scoops of the maple walnut, which was perfectly thick and creamy. Was hoping for a stronger maple flavor but what we got was a LOT of walnut chunks. I'd love to come back and try the maple creemee, which seems to be a local favorite.

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Beautiful setting and solid fried seafood and ice cream! A hidden gem in this part of NH.read more

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Well stocked general store right next to the Norwich Inn…read more We were in town for the King Arthur baking school and came here several times to get ziplock bags to pack all our food; get a few gallons of drinking water b/c with the cold weather outside the heaters inside are going to dry you up and tasty chicken salad and cured meats to eat with all our baked goods. Everyone is super friendly and we loved all the stands outside the store from a "wall of kindness" free coat rack to the free library to the eyeglass donation bin. It gave it all the small town and proud proprietor vibes that we don't get in Oakland with boarded up storefronts, vandalism and broken glass. EV Drivers - there are two slow chargepoint EV chargers in their parking lot.

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3.1 mi

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