We found this place closeby to an Airbnb we were staying in and now we have visited 5 times during our last 3 trips! The pretzels are delicious and they always have a new flavor of ice cream or a food item on special! We've tried the strawberry, blueberry and peach soft serve already! (Peach is my fav so far!) They do meat filled pretzels as well as pretzels sticks and various treats! They also have hard ice cream and food on their menu. My little one enjoys the pretzels, ice cream and the fun playground and pond with ducks! The playground is great and they also have little machines where you can grab some food for the ducks (the fish eat them too !). The general feel and vibe is so comforting and warm - my husband loves going there for that reason alone. The bathrooms are spacious and the women's bathroom has a changing table. They have information for tourists and local things to do as well. One of the best parts about Hayloft is their mission - they work to support at risk youth in the community and all the people who work there are volunteers! Tips left for staff show appreciation and they are very nice. Since we found Hayloft, it has become a "regular" stop on our list of places to visit when we come to PA :) read more

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Very nice place! Service was quick and organized! Try the pretzel. They have beefsteak and cheese and chicken ranch. I had the beefsteak. The ladies were baking them right in front of you! They were juice and yummy with cheese! They're served warm which was great on a rainy day. There's a pond outside and ducks, a produce stall across the street. I also tried their ice cream which was very creamy! Free water, too. The proceeds go to the Allegheny Boys camp, and I asked the staff about it. Seems like a very worthy cause. read more

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If in Lancaster ... please stop by ... volunteer ran - all proceeds go to the Allagany Boys club - the volunteers are so nice and the food is good (even the peanut butter and chocolate milkshake... thank you for agreeing to do that by the way!) There is a nice big parking lot ... big beautiful pond .. playground for kids .. it's just a really nice place all the way around. Across the street is a nice farm stand too! Stop by you will not regret it!!! read more

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We had the campfire fries & the Roast beef & cheddar pretzel sandwich. The RB & C sandwich had plenty of meat & the pretzel dough was crusty on the outside buy nice & chewy on the inside. I should have ordered a sauce to go with it...bbq or a honey mustard would add an extra tastiness to it. The campfire fries have pulled pork, cheese sauce, bbq sauce & sour cream & green onions on them. Could have had a little more of the meat, but they were still tasty. For dessert we had the fresh peach sundae which had soft serve vanilla ice cream pilled high with peaches & whipped cream. So good!!! Service was a bit slow, but with volunteers running the restaurant, (proceeds benefit a boys camp) no one is complaining! Everyone is quite friendly! read more

It was a busy place; only got ice cream. The flavors were okay. Asked for a doggy dish it was only whipped cream.

Delicious ice cream; profits go to a good cause. Looks like a fun area for children. Can't wait to go back when we're in the area.

I have been here twice (never realized where it was located until a friend brought me). I love the pretzel logs. Today I tried the cheesesteak pretzel log which was flavorful and then my husband and I shared a waffle cone. It was busy because it was a Saturday night on a warm, summer day, BUT the lines move quickly. There is plenty of parking - there is overflow parking beyond the pond. The kids have a playground to enjoy as well as ducks to feed. This is a great place for food n ice cream and it supports a great mission. read more

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The pretzel is really good and the people there are nice. Love the outside . You can feed the fish and there is a playground for the kids to play read more

The pretzels are amazing, fresh and homemade!!! The food is also fresh and delicious!!! The ambiance is quaint and a local treasure!!

I highly recommend this restaurant as it contributes to the well-being of her youth. All services are run by volunteers graciously giving up their time in the service was exceptional. Milkshakes are out of this world. I highly recommend trying one of their rolls. There is also a candy store within the restaurant. read more

Our go to spot for authentic Amish pretzels and ice cream Tried the bbq pork sandwich, pillow soft read on the sandwich read more

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I don't know why it took me so long to find out about this place but so thankful I did! Since my first visit we've been here several times, sometimes traveling the distance from Landisville to New Holland just to pick up one of their pretzal logs. At today's gas prices that's saying alot! A pretzal log is like an explosion of flavor in your mouth. With a crispy outside and gooey inside it comes stuffed with different ingrediants. There's cheesesteak, pizza, chicken and ranch, and the list goes on. The corse sea salt adds the perfect pop of saltiness. My personal favorite is the chicken and ranch. The pretzal log is one of several pretzal items they offer and in addition to freshly made soups, salads, and boxed to go items. And who can forget ice cream! The inside has a log cabinet feel and upper and lower dining. Outside there's picnic tables, a pond with gazebo for feeding the ducks, and a kids play area. The entire property is super clean and well maintained. The employees are Amish/Mennonite and very friendly. Across the street is a farm stand selling fresh produce and plants. It's a short drive off Route 23 in the heart of Amish Country. A must visit for tourists and locals alike and sure to be a favorite amoungst your youngest family members. read more

Hayloft Ice Cream - a piece of bread wrapped in aluminum foil - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Leola, Pennsylvania

Such a cute little restaurant tucked away. I just wish I knew about it when my children were young. Perfect place for kids. Menu is affordable, the facilities are clean and staff is friendly. Outside is a playground and pond. Perfect for sitting back and allowing the children to enjoy themselves. read more

Best Handmade to Order Pretzel & Ice Cream in Lancaster. Their pulled pork sandwiches sit on a Lancaster snowflake roll which makes them amazing (the sauce on the side is prob. Sweet baby rays but it serviceable. Great place for families with their large duck pond and average size jungle gym. All Proceeds Support Allegany Boys Camp, which is awesome - but so are their products - Win! Win! Summer Saturday Bonus - Excellent Amish roadside bbq chicken stand across the street at the produce stand read more

Hayloft Ice Cream - Hand formed Soft Pretzel - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Leola, Pennsylvania

Such great pretzels and a nice variety. Warm tasty food! The place is so clean. The outside is so cute. Definitely coming back! read more

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I love their strawberry soft ice-cream, nice! Will look forward for other food for my next visit! read more

Hayloft Ice Cream - a horse and buggy on a canal - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Leola, Pennsylvania

Great service. Creamy fresh ice cream. Reasonable prices. Seating inside & out. Parking on premises. All proceeds go to a good cause. I had the soft serve peach - sooo good ! Smelled & tasted like fresh peach . When in Lancaster , go there for ice cream. read more

What a wonderful establishment! Big, roomy open space, tasty food and snacks, lovely staff! They are a non profit and all proceeds support the Alleganey boys camp. Staff volunteer their time!!! read more

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Kind staff, large open spaces for dining, unique ambiance, fair prices and large menu. We had the yummy Parmesan soft pretzel and an Italian ice. Both met our expectations. read more

Great home style ice cream at an awesome Amish barn. Plenty of space for the kids to roam. You can't be disappointed!!

It's too bad no ones reviewing this place, this yelp page is for the new business, the old business yelp page is showing the business closed which it did, now it's completely different, no more animals which is too bad but things change. The place looks fantastic outside, my wife & I went to the walk up window and what I saw inside looked really nice, very open now, before it was stuffed with shelving and all the stuff they sold, now it looks mostly food driven. Anyway we each got a root beer float and a pretzel, the float was awesome, plenty of ice cream and they give you the whole can of root beer so it's like I'm getting 2 floats by paying for one, the pretzel was the best I've had in Lancaster, I thought the stand at Bird In Hand Bake Shop had the best pretzels, not anymore, they are outstanding but not as good as these!!! read more

We initially came here for the animals but they're not there anymore. Which was ok for me because the ice cream made up for it! They have a great variety of ice cream flavors. Made fresh and is rich in flavors. Definitely stop by! read more

Wonderful place with great treats. Everything we have had is great my daughter loves the playground and feeding the ducks and geese.

I knew that Hayloft candles was gone which my family had been going to for more years then I can remember, but we thought we would try this anyway, especially since we go to the stand across the street anyway. Well it was a let down for sure, nothing special about the ice cream or pretzels they sell. Will not be back. Also miss the candles, knick knacks and especially the petting zoo. read more

This a unique shop that you need to stop by and see for yourself to understand why their staff volunteer their time. Their pretzel wraps are delicious! As well as their many ice cream treats. They make their own 'Italian ice', which I prefer over Ritas. And now they're serving a pumpkin torte blaster. If you enjoy pumpkin desserts, please try this one! read more