We actually ended up here completely by accident. We were driving around the area when my wife, who…read morewas born in Bavaria and is very unapologetically German, spotted the name and the building and immediately decided that we needed to stop. Apparently, whatever I had planned for the afternoon was no longer relevant. I can't really argue with the decision because this turned out to be such a fun and unique place. The first thing you notice is that this isn't just an ice cream shop. There are multiple rooms filled with candy, chocolates, treats and all sorts of things that make you want to slow down and look at everything. There is a slightly retro feel to the whole place, and I mean that in the best possible way. You can very easily lose track of time wandering from room to room, looking at the candy, checking out the chocolates and trying to decide what you absolutely need to take home. Then there is the ice cream. The sundaes are fantastic because you get to build your own and load them up with whatever toppings you want. And they aren't stingy with the toppings, either. The ice cream itself was delicious, with a great selection of flavors, and the whole experience of putting together your own sundae makes it especially fun if you're with kids. Although, judging by my wife's reaction, you don't actually have to be a kid to enjoy it. They also make their own ice cream and have a wide variety of candies and chocolates made in-house. You absolutely need to try some of the "in haus" chocolates while you're there. There is something particularly satisfying about buying something that was actually made right there rather than grabbing another generic packaged candy bar. The staff were incredibly friendly and added to the experience. Everyone seemed genuinely welcoming, which is important in a place like this because you want to be able to wander around, ask questions and take your time looking at everything. Nobody made us feel rushed, and there is so much to see that rushing would almost defeat the purpose. This is a great place for the entire family. Kids are going to love the candy and ice cream, adults will appreciate the nostalgic atmosphere and the homemade treats, and honestly, everyone is going to walk out with something they didn't intend to buy. We certainly did. My wife may have had something slightly different in mind when she decided we needed to stop here, but she walked out looking like a little kid who had just been turned loose in a candy store, carrying a sundae, candies and chocolates. I wasn't exactly empty-handed myself. A really fun and unexpected find in the Lakes Region. If you're anywhere around Lake Winnipesaukee, this is absolutely worth a stop. It's charming, a little nostalgic, completely indulgent and just plain fun. I can see why people consider it one of the area's best-kept candy secrets. We'll definitely be back.

I've been coming to Kellerhaus since I was a kid, and I've always had a good experience. I haven't…read morebeen in a few years and they've made some updates that I don't exactly agree with. The flavor options and pricing are at the cash register and you can't really see either from afar, which makes it feel rushed when you get to that point. The pricing I think is getting pretty high for what it is. They no longer scoop the ice cream in front of you - the ice cream is around the corner. When we got to the smorgasbord, the whipped cream wasn't working/was empty. The workers didn't seem to want to fix it, and once you leave the line you can't re-enter. Pretty disappointing to not be able to get their homemade whipped cream they rave about. For almost $9 for a one scoop make-your-own before tax, it was honestly not a great experience today. We miss the nostalgia of this place - it's becoming more industrialized and less sentimental.

Service was great. Ice cream was delcious…read more Lots of flavors to choose from. Dairy free options also available.

I wanted to like this place, but the math just isn't matching. A small ice cream costs nearly $5…read morebut arrives in an under-filled sample cup that is literally shorter than a standard shot glass and a micro sample spoon. I could maybe justify boutique, Michelin-star pricing if the ice cream were hand-churned on-site with local, seasonal ingredients, but this is just Richardson's. Richardson's is good ice cream, but it definitely shouldn't require a payment plan. While the first bite was tasty, the rest of the tiny cup was plagued with freezer burn/ice chips. To top it off, my son deeply regretted spending approx $10 of his own hard-earned money on a single-flavor frappe that turned out to be completely ordinary and was underfilled. With service as cold as its ice cream and astronomical prices, this experience didn't come close to the old-school quality of "Deer Cap." Here's hoping management decides to scrap the shrinkflation, upgrade their customer service (please treat teens as you would an adult, they are paying customers and they notice when they're being dismissed), and start handing out actual adult-sized cups and spoons. I truly want to see our local businesses succeed and thrive, so I genuinely hope management takes this feedback to heart and makes some adjustments.

Amazing flavors! I had a soft serve with sprinkles and it was huge! I ordered a kids size, but it…read morewas more like a medium. Hubby ordered a cinnamon roll ice cream that was insane, so good! They also have a lovely deck that was nice to sit at. Plenty of parking in front and in back. Super nice staff. We will be back for more!

HUGE SCOOPS! Their ice cream is soo good and their flavors so varied we had to visit the 2 nights…read morewe were in town! I highly recommend the blueberry ice cream! The picture is a SINGLE scoop!

My family and I were vacationing in Meredith, NH and spent the day at Weirs Beach to visit the…read morebeach, arcades and ice cream shop. The servers at the ice cream counter were friendly and, acting as a team, got our ice cream orders out to us quickly with a smile. Even gave us a little cup of ice cream for our dog, who was happily lapping up water from the bowl out front.

I almost never give bad reviews, but this place had some of the worst customer service I've ever…read moreexperienced. I walked up and the two teen girls behind the counter were eating ice cream and just talking and didn't even acknowledge that my friend or I was there. I asked if they were open and the one in the blue just said "yeah" in an unkind tone. So then my friend ordered and paid and the girl in the gray sweatshirt took care of them and she was fine. The one in the blue proceeded to ignore me and act as if I wasn't there until she finally just looked at me (never asked if I was ready to order) and then I ordered. The ice cream is Hershey's so it's fine the milkshake was too milky and thin. Overall, poor service, good location and fine product. It could be the makings of a great business if they changed some things.

Based on the reviews, I made a special drive out there but learned that they have rebranded and…read morethey no longer sell pie. I like to try to support small businesses so I will say that the people in line seemed pretty intent on getting their coffee, but I was super bummed to not return back to our group with a (vegan) fruit pie. I bought some muffins (blueberry was vegan) and a cinnamon roll and they were good.

All my Jane Austen fans lock in:…read more I was caught in that in between space of lunch which I missed and dinner which was a a few hours off at a potluck party. I Yelped this place (keep those reviews coming kids) and thought maybe I'd try to grab a savory chicken pot pie hand pie or something to tide me over. I didn't realize the pot pies were like dinner size lmao so I had to regroup. They had blueberry pie!! Now this is not remarkable in itself but all I wanted for my bday was to go to Acadia and have a lobster roll and blueberry pie on the big day and I had to change my plans for the SECOND year in a row. So in the words of Denzel I said to myself, "I'm leaving here with something." So I got a maple latte - lord. This is probably my fave coffee flavor - and a small blueberry pie for myself. There's a scene in the Colin Firth version of Pride and Prejudice where Mariah Lucas is panicking over how to pack her trunk based on what busybody Lady Catherine DeBerg advised her. Here comes Lizzy Bennett, "Mariah those are your trunks. You pack them the way you want." OK well Amanda G this is your pie and if you want to eat a pie for lunch in your car then you do it. And did. 20/10. Did do again. The next day. With an apple cinnamon muffin and a maple latte.

I finally made it over to Phoenix Scoops when it was actually open. Phoenix Scoops is a seasonal…read moreoutdoor ice cream stand located next door to the Newbury Village Store (same ownership). They serve Gifford's Ice Cream (9 hard scoop flavors), soft serve ice cream (vanilla, chocolate, blueberry, maple), offering cones, cups, sundaes, specialty sundaes, shakes, floats, Phoenix Phurrys, ice cream nachos, ice cream flights (choice of 4 flavors hard or soft serve), and pup cups. The prices here seem fair. There is picnic table seating in front and a gated backyard with a large grassy area overlooking the Upper Valley landscape, picnic table seating with foldable umbrellas, reclining chairs, chicken coop, and a wood fired "pizza oven." Earlier in May, I had stopped by, but they were not open yet for the season. I stopped by last week and they were open. However, no one was at the window, so I ended up going into the Village Store and a staff member went over to the ice cream stand. I chose a Vermonter Sundae ($7.50) which had maple soft serve, maple syrup, maple crunch, topped with whipped cream & cherry. This ultimate maple sundae is why I drive to Vermont for ice cream. I've been a fan of the maple creemee since a relative Vermonter introduced it to me years ago. I got a maple soft serve loaded this time!

They frequently close well before closing time, so if you plan on getting there a half hour before…read moreclosing, you could be out of luck. They have Gifford's Ice Cream, but not the best flavors. No regular coffee, no strawberry, no wild blueberry, no peppermint stick, no maple walnut. Not even straight vanilla or chocolate. It's all concoctions: cheesecake this, cookie dough that. When I want ice cream, I want the real deal.

This is a hidden gem next to The Bob House. Great flavors! Friendly staff. And bargain prices. Try…read morethe Campfire S'mores - so good.

Good place to stop for ice cream during the warmer months!…read more This seasonal ice cream shack is located next to the Bob House on NH 25 in Moultonborough. The place scoops up a variety of Gifford's Ice Cream (about 26 flavors), cones, cups, waffle cones, sundaes, banana splits, smart water, and ice cream nachos. The ice cream prices before tax (in 2021) seem fair including 1 scoop (minnow) $3.00, 2 scoops (small mouth bass) $4.50, and 3 scoops (large mouth bass) $5.50. The ice cream nachos (3 scoops with all toppings and crumbled waffle cone) is $7.00. I got a Root Beer Float ($5 plus $0.45 tax) here recently which had vanilla ice cream with Barq's Root Beer, a good refreshing standby on a hot day and minimal mess.

Scoop Doggs is an ice cream shoppe with a twist-its entire theme is built around dogs! With their…read morefun flavors named after the canines to their wide selection of pup cups, it's a must go if you are in North Woodstock. The workers are normally helpful; the last couple of time we went it was a little slow. However it was a busy day, so I don't blame anybody! Overall a super fun shoppe and delicious ice cream!