We actually ended up here completely by accident. We were driving around the area when my wife, who was 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. read more

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I've been coming to Kellerhaus since I was a kid, and I've always had a good experience. I haven't been 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. read more

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My family has been coming to Kellerhaus for years, and every time we go, it still has the same wonderful charm and delicious ice cream. To get the true Kellerhaus experience, get the ice cream sundae bar! You can fill up your bowl with toppings like hot fudge, raspberry sauce, candies, and whipped cream to your heart's content. And then be sure to top it off with a mini flag! After ice cream, take a stroll around the gift shop! There are several rooms of cute items to explore. I recommend the chocolate room especially, you can find really nice gifts there for all the chocolate lovers in your life! read more

Kellerhaus - Candy Stores Near Me - Laconia, New Hampshire

Been coming here for 40+ years and I'm happy to say that Kellerhaus is as weonderful now as it ever was. The make your own sundae bar is amazing, with toppings including chocolate sauce, strawberry sauce, raspberry sauce, caramel, butterscotch, marshmallow, m&m's, peanuts, and fresh whipped cream. Love sitting in the dining room and looking out at the mountains, and you can also eat outside on the covered patio. Service is always prompt and friendly. The many rooms of gift shopping are also always fun - there are lots of stuffed animals and kids items, including a little room full of Harry Potter themed items. Also home and gift items. Best of all is the large candy and chocolate area! Clean restrooms and plenty of parking as well. Prices are fair and Kellerhaus is a must visit place for us when we are in this area. read more

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Kellerhaus is always a mandatory stop when we are in the area. We love to browse the gift shop and buy some fudge. And of course we always have to have some of their delicious ice cream. They have a couple dozen flavors of ice cream and a make your own sundae bar. The scoops of ice cream are generously sized and there's a decent variety of toppings on the sundae bar. I especially like the peanut butter sauce. I think the ice cream and the sundae bar are reasonably priced. I wish they had a typical display case for the ice creams, I'd like the opportunity to see what the different flavors look like before I order. read more

Kellerhaus - French toast ice cream. One scoop. - Candy Stores Near Me - Laconia, New Hampshire

Good ice cream, the ice cream "buffet" is just adding your own topping one time. Decent little place.

My family has been coming here for 15+ years. It has always been a favorite, for its fun vintage atmosphere, delicious scoops and self-serve sundae bar. In recent years it has changed ownership and while we still visit, some changes have been made for the worse - mainly the new line and ordering setup. Now you are shuffled along a winding path where you can only see the flavor menu right as you're going to order; it makes deciding much more difficult and rushed. They then take your order and scoop everything downstairs, instead of in front of you in the ice cream case, which used to be more enjoyable. They leave the line standing there for a while until they bring orders upstairs and hand them to you. I understand if maybe this was necessary, I am just saying it feels a lot less quaint and personal, and more like you're being herded like cattle through a line where the ice cream is put together somewhere else. The old setup was much nicer and everyone I have talked to agrees. Their ice cream is still tasty, we love the sundae bar, and the homemade candy and chocolates are delectable. Kellerhaus has so much charm, and I would love to see the old ice cream setup brought back! read more

Place is always great. Ice cream and toppings are home made. Candy is a bit pricey but again it's made in house. Service is friendly and tables are clean. read more

Kellerhaus - Coffee grape and raspberry sorbet - Candy Stores Near Me - Laconia, New Hampshire

Have been going here since I was a small girl, 59 years! So disappointed at the way they've changed things! And very expensive! I can't believe it and am sooo disappointed!! It used to be such a family favorite. We'd boat to the weirs and walk up the huge hill to burn off our ice cream. The scooper would always ask " do you want more?" Now it's a display case and you have it brought to you. I walked out never to return. What is happening to this world? The lake is being built up so much, building and tourists everywhere. They rent boats, don't know how to drive them! So tired of all of it!! read more

This place is super cute and fun. Lots to look at if you want to shop and a delicious ice cream sundae buffet! We were a group of four with two wanting cones and two wanting ice cream sundaes. The servings here are huge so the two scoops were more than just two. They give you the ice cream of your choice and you add all the toppings you want, finishing up with a little flag. They have lots to choose from. The service was quick and friendly, too. Always a great stop! read more

Kellerhaus - Sundae! - Candy Stores Near Me - Laconia, New Hampshire

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Amazing variety of handmade chocolates and candies. They H e great ice cream team selections too. A little bit of everything in here read more

Kellerhaus - 9.2.25 ice cream flavors - Candy Stores Near Me - Laconia, New Hampshire

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This amazing chocolate/candy/ice cream shop is a must-see when around Lake Winnepasauke. There ever sort of candy you can imagine. The fudge is delicious. The ice cream doesn't disappoint. I got the coffee with butterscotch topping- delicious. My only caution is buses stop here and there is one cashier so checking out takes a lot of time! Plan accordingly! read more

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We never miss a chance to get an ice cream when we are at Lake Winnipesaukee. Love the ice cream and the environment. It's such a cool place. $1.00 cone nights on Wednesdays! read more

I visited Kellerhaus during a one day bus tour. I was very excited due to comments by our tour guide. The place is rather small. The day I went there were 2 busses of tourists. You cannot enjoy the space when too many people are cramped in a small space, The ice cream was tasty but there was not many choices. The candy looks great, however, looks can be deceiving. The pecan clusters were salty and very little sweetness, butter crunch candy (not very sweet), and the fudge (I can make better in my sleep). Not worth a visit. read more

Wonderful atmosphere, delish!ice cream, unique and beautiful items, gifts,some international, and the chocolate and candy room, unbelievable! All around happy place to visit. We.ve been going there for years, a fun, family tradition. read more

The place is deceiving. It's bigger than it looks. About 6-7 rooms inside. A place to sit and eat. A room for chocolates, a room for gifts, toys, souvenirs, ice cream. Ice cream sundae is basically like the subway for ice cream choose your flavors and you can put in as many toppings as you want. Only once. There's no extra charge for putting in more toppings as it's not based on the weight. You can only go once. According to me it's got one of the best hot fudge which I tend to buy and take home as well. Ice cream flavors , they have a fair share of common flavors and a couple of different ones. But the variety of chocolates and candy they have is a lot. All in all everything is of great quality. Must try. read more

These cold Winter days are a perfect time to go browse the Kellerhaus. I also suggest making your own sundae. The sundae bar is perfect. Great gift shop along with courteous friendly staff members. read more

This is one of the coolest gift stores I have been too....it's literally a maze with every turn you make filled with surprises. We were told that they had some good ice cream and we decided to give it a try. The have a choice to pick ice creams starting from a scoop to 5, and they come with toppings and you are allowed to put them on yourself. The toppings are included in the price. The ice cream is home made and we gotbthe 4 scoop....apple pie, coffee, maple walnut and strawberry. The ice cream was good and the fudge was excellent. They also make their own candy and chocolate..on addition, have a lot of gifts that you can pick for your loved ones. The staff is very responsive and friendly. I would definitely go back there again if I'm in the area. read more

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The Kellerhaus is the Oldest Candy and Ice Cream maker in New Hampshire Est. in 1906. Still making their own ice cream and over 100 different chocolates in the store. The sweet smell of chocolate greets you from the moment you enter. Nothing like make your own sundae, hot fudge so thick and the icecream delicious rich and creamy. Don't be fooled by the scoop size, they are gigantic. You can spend a good hr or more just walking through the store. I bought so turtles to go....the nuts were crunchy, topped with caramel and covered with chocolate...wish I got more. But there's my reason to come back. read more

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Great little nostalgic candy shop with homemade chocolates. A fun place for kids that takes the adults back in time.

Fun ice cream shop/ gift shop. Lots to look at for cool gifts and I love their candy shop. read more

we love their ice cream and the buffet to pick toppings is the best! love the little shop too. read more

An amazing place to go, especially during Christmas time. I've been here 10+ times and it's always amazing. The toppings are limited to some strange candy and fruit, so it may be better for some to go with the "ice cream only" selection instead of the "sundae" selection. The store inside is the best part, always decorated during Christmas. I especially love the homemade chocolate and fudge and maple candy. Great for kids. Had a bathroom. Love it here! read more

Kellerhaus - Inside by the ice cream bar - Candy Stores Near Me - Laconia, New Hampshire

We were excited to try the oldest ice cream and candy maker in NH, but we're pretty disappointed by the experience. It's really gimmicky with lakes region souvenirs all around making this feel less like a slice of history and more like a major tourist trap. The candy area had some weird strawberry scent being piped in. The candies themselves looked really good, especially the turtles, but the prices were much higher than they should've been for the portion sizes. We opted for ice cream cones and were "greeted" by Aidan who coldly told us to go around the corner to place our order. I guess she was staying on brand with the ice cream - cold on a hot day. The flavor offerings were good, but not nearly as many nor as unusual/creative as the competitors in the area. We got lemon raspberry and bubble gum ice cream. The lemon raspberry tasted like old fashioned penny candy and the bubble gum had a whopping 3 pieces of gum in it and really had a flat flavor compared to other bubble gum ice creams. They had way too many people on staff - this was made apparent by Aidan who kept batting her eyes at half the boys working there so she wouldn't have to lift a finger. We sat for about half an hour watching her do absolutely nothing while her male counterparts did everything...likely for the same hourly rate. Not sure if I should congratulate her for playing the game well or condemn her for manipulating her peers. read more

Came here on a Saturday afternoon/early evening and the place was still decently busy with folks browsing the store and ordering ice cream to eat. We had been looking for ice cream for a few hours by then and this was the only spot open as it was mid September and considered off-season. We waited in line for a few minutes, but it gave us just enough time to pick what flavors we wanted and understand the menu. The dessert buffet idea was definitely cool and perhaps if I was in the mood for more sweets, I would've gone for it, but I like my ice cream plain in most cases and I was satisfied with the toppings that came with each flavor so I settled on just ordering the scoops. I found the variety of flavors to be pretty decent and they had blackberry chip which I love so I was excited to see it on the menu. The price was pretty good for the quantity of ice cream we got and I shared a large with one other person - it was a good portion size in my opinion for two and I enjoyed getting to try a variety of flavors. Shark Attack, a vanilla base with white chocolate chips and raspberry swirl, honestly was visually off-putting to me due to the unnatural blue, but with the name it made sense. The taste nonetheless of every flavor was great - I'd order any flavor again in a heartbeat. My reason for 3 stars is mainly the microaggression I received upon walking in - the person working at the front asked if I had been there before and when I responded no, she looked genuinely confused and literally started asking, "are you sure?" before stopping herself and then explaining where things were in the building. It was a little offputting at first as she genuinely seemed like she was going to say something along the lines of, "I've seen you before" and after conferring with a friend, she agreed it sounded like a microaggression. For context, our group is full of people who identify as Asian American and we were visibly the only people of color in the building. She seems to have asked a lot of folks in our group the question upon walking in ( we all arrived at different times ), but even if it is a standard greeting, the sentiment of it coming off as a microaggression has very much stuck in my mind. Overall, I found the experience relatively pleasant and I wouldn't mind coming back in the future for ice cream, but if I come back to the area when it's not off season, I'd be more keen to pick another place due to the slight microaggression. read more

Kellerhaus - Large Ice Cream - black raspberry chip, shark attack, blueberry - Candy Stores Near Me - Laconia, New Hampshire

Friendly staff, clean place and yummy ice creams. The waffle bowl was not good but ice creams were good. Bonus for the kid are the unlimited idea of toppings that they can choose from. read more

Kellerhaus - Cookie dough, shark attack, peanut butter on a waffle bowl. - Candy Stores Near Me - Laconia, New Hampshire

What a delightful "sweet" surprise this shop was! Kellerhaus has been in business for over 100 years, and all their delicious candies, ice creams, and toppings are hand made on the premises. And (important for this part of the country) it is open all year! Kellerhaus offers a wide variety of handmade chocolates: milk, dark, and white chocolate creams, caramels, jellies, turtles, clusters, nonpareils, and chocolate covered treats including pretzels, cherries, and cookies. Did I mention the fudge? Chocolate, maple, peanut butter, with nuts, without, omg all so amazing! Don't miss the ice cream! Of all the flavors available that day, I settled on the cherry chocolate chip, then topped it with the hot fudge sauce (the best I've ever had, seriously), some nuts, and marshmallow cream. Pure decadence; pure delight! One of the flavors was Shark's Teeth: vanilla ice cream with swirls of blueberry (the ocean), strawberry (blood!), and slices of almond (the shark's teeth). I wish my appetite had allowed me to eat more, because Shark's Teeth looked great! The staff is friendly and knowledgeable and the building itself is charming---very old and rambling---with each room filled with cute and interesting finds. It's hard to leave without finding one or two things that would be great gifts (or, as in my case, that I wanted for myself). If you live nearby or are just visiting New Hampshire, definitely check it out. I only wish I lived closer! read more

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Delectable Homemade Ice Cream with the thrill of a toppings smorgasbord. They are the best in the state of New Hampshire ! read more

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The ice cream is pretty good as it's homemade and they have lots of flavor options, they off a ice cream buffet whatever that may be but I'm not a dessert person so .... The shop itself is pretty impressive but the lines are ridiculous. read more

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I've been going to Kellerhaus since I was a young child when my parents would take me up to stay in Laconia for a week each summer. Being in NH, my husband and I make it a point to visit a few times a year now. LOVE the ice cream sundae bar. My husband also loves grabbing some chocolates and candies as well. We love perusing all the different things they have. Not too much has changed from when I was a kid except ownership. I hope to be able to continue to come here for more years to come. read more

What a foolish setup. Can't see flavors until just before you order. You order and pay then go around the corner where they make it. Out of a bunch of flavors so we had to change on the fly. Overflowing hot fudge made a mess of everything. Poorly designed and waited almost an hour for ice cream. read more

The place is huge and I would imagine at the height of summer must be a packed madhouse. Luckily we were there on a very quiet late May afternoon and there were very few people. The place is known for their candy and ice cream. But there are also a huge store filled with pretty typical cheesy tourist souvenirs. If the at is your jam you will be in heaven because there is a huge selection of items. We did not try any of their homemade candy (every type of chocolate bon bon you could probably imagine plus fudge) but I will say it looked and smelled delicious. They also have a pretty good selection of old timey candy (root beer barrels, Mary janes, etc). we did try some of their homemade ice cream and it was pretty good (not the best we've ever had certainly but we wouldn't turn it down if offered again). We each just had a plain scoop of ice cream. Probably we should have tried their make it yourself sundae bar in retrospect......it is what they are famous for afterall. One gripe I had was you can't see the ice cream flavors until you are at the check stand to order. And there were numerous choices so we felt a bit rushed to decide what we wanted. I can only imagine a large party could take awhile to place their order and hold up the line. I would recommend they figure out a better system. read more

Come try some of the oldest ice cream in NH! Waited in a long line specifically for ice cream on a Friday night but it was well worth the wait! Although I don't order this flavor often, this might have been my all time favorite chocolate chip cookie dough. If it's your thing, they have a self-serve topping bar as well. Prices were super reasonable for homemade ice cream. read more

We are big fans of Kellerhaus and retune every time we're in the area. Awesome gifts, amazing ice cream and delicious homemade candies. We always enjoy our time here! read more

Wow this ice cream is delicious! Highly recommend the cherry chocolate chip! I also had the raspberry chocolate chip and that was good as well. There are occasionally really long lines so prepare when going with the kids. Super fire my people that work there and has a cool gift shop that is larger than you would expect. read more

If you're in the Meredith lakes region this is a must stop if you have a sweet tooth! The absolute best candy store with the tastiest candies and fudge! Best Penuche in the world! read more

This place is just so much fun. Candy, ice cream, and a player piano. Lots of things to look at. Under new management, the Kellerhaus has the same Good ice cream buffet. The player piano is out of order, which was an essential part of the atmosphere. I was disappointed when They rang up a different price than marked on some merchandise, and would not honor the marked price. Seemed like a bait and switch process, and left me disappointed and distrusting and without my gift. We come here every year, so I hope things improve by next year. read more

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Love this place! How fun, you can make your own sundae with their sundae bar, home made whip cream. When your done eating the building is filled with local items for sale. read more

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Really disappointed. Place used to be the best and a bargain. Doubled prices and barely give you any ice cream. Honestly a scoop is now less than 1/2 and you fill up your Sunday with whip cream and toppings -barely ice-cream. You have been warned. Place is not what it used to be. read more

I had read in previous reviews that this has been a childhood staple for many so although I feel a bit left out from the nostalgia of my fellow 30-40 somethings returning year after year, I am so happy we discovered this place. It looks as though they haven't changed a thing - just based on the looks of the place it's dated but that's the whole part of it. You walk in and there are a myriad of tiny rooms filled with souvenirs, homemade NH artsy things and other tchotskys. The ice cream parlor area had arrows taped down and specific directions, you order and if it's a sundae they ask you which toppings. I couldn't see the actual Ice cream flavors as they were on the other side but was able to choose based on the list. They had some antique fun entertainment such as a a pianola and an old school scale - although not sure if the scale actually tells you weight or silly things, nor was I about to find out after the eating I had done. We took the ice creams outside where they had a bunch of socially distanced tables throughout the parking lot. My daughter got the Cookie Monster and to be quite honest we all had ice cream envy. Bright blue ice cream with crumbled Oreo cookies - amazing. I'll definitely get that for myself next time! read more

Kellerhaus - Candy Stores Near Me - Laconia, New Hampshire