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At Hayward's Ice Cream - Merrimack, our story is one of passion for crafting exceptional ice cream in the heart of New Hampshire. Nestled at 364 Daniel Webster Hwy, we pride ourselves on using high-quality ingredients to create standout flavors like blueberry crumble and black raspberry, which have sparked rave reviews. Our customers consistently praise not just the creamy deliciousness but also the welcoming atmosphere and friendly service that invites families to bond over sweet treats. With our drive-thru and cozy seating, we aim to be your go-to destination for unforgettable ice cream experiences that have residents and newcomers alike coming back for more.
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Hayward's Ice Cream - Merrimack
Welcome to Hayward's Ice Cream - Merrimack! Nestled at 364 Daniel Webster Hwy in the charming town of Merrimack, New Hampshire, Hayward's Ice Cream is a delightful gem that every ice cream lover should seek out. With a dedicated phone line at (603) 424-5915, this local establishment is not just an ice cream shop, but a beloved community hub where flavor and family converge.
From the moment you step inside the cozy scoop-room or breeze through the drive-thru, you are greeted with the intoxicating aroma of freshly churned ice cream. According to rave reviews from patrons like Claire H., who described their seasonal blueberry crumble as "so yummy" that she returned just two days later for more, it’s clear that the flavors offered here are both unique and tempting.
- Diverse Offerings: Hayward’s boasts a range of delectable flavors, from classic favorites to seasonal specials like blueberry crumble, apple pie, and pumpkin pie, keeping customers excited and coming back for more.
- Quality Ingredients: Ice cream is not merely a treat here; it's crafted with care. As Rachael G. passionately exclaims, this is "the best ice cream I’ve ever had!!" - creamy and flavor-packed with every scoop.
- Atmosphere that Welcomes All: Whether you seek shelter from the elements, as noted by Lisa B., who appreciates the friendly indoor service when the weather isn't ideal, or want to create cherished family memories like John S. has, this ice cream shop provides a delightful atmosphere.
Even those familiar with New England's strong ice cream culture rave about Hayward's. One enthusiastic customer described it as “the best god damn ice cream I’ve ever had," underscoring the shop's ability to stand out even in a state that prides itself on quality dairy products. With generous portions and a warm, engaging staff, every visit assures you that you are part of something special.
If you appreciate ice cream that embodies flavor, quality, and a sense of community, Hayward's Ice Cream - Merrimack will undoubtedly leave you with sweet memories. Stop by to experience firsthand why this local favorite is rapidly becoming a hallmark of deliciousness in New Hampshire.
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“ I just moved to NH from the Midwest and have been on the lookout for a good ice cream spot. I tried Haywards on Friday and got the seasonal blueberry crumble. I came back on Sunday to get it again! Wow!! So yummy! It is pretty pricy, but very good quality ice cream! ”
“ Great place to have ice cream indoors when it's crappy outside. Friendly fast service! ”
“ So glad they built one in Merrimack. Good food and prices. I like the variety of foods they serve. A good place for family to get together and bond. ”
“ Omg Hayward's I don't know how you do it but you always have the best ice cream I've ever had!! So creamy and flavorful it's insane! Don't go anywhere else people, this is the place! Loving the new flavors you come up with! Blueberry crumble, apple pie and pumpkin pie flavors! Yummmm! ”
“ TL;DR: Best God Damn Ice Cream I've Ever Had Ice Cream: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Decor: 5/5 New Hampshirites eat the most ice cream per capita of all fifty states in this great Union, and being born in the Live Free or Die I'm well qualified to say that this is some of the best god damned ice cream I've ever had. Needed my fix of proper New England sweet frozen cream while back in the Olde Country for Christmas. I'd just finished up at the outlet mall just ten minutes away, and after all the boasting to my new wife about how superior NH Ice Cream is to the rest of the plebian horse shite out there, I needed a place to prove my point. Enter Hayward's, a brand I'd never heard of, nestled in a strange stand-alone establishment off a strip mall on Route 3. I sauntered into their sleepy scoop-room (which I should mention has a drive-thru if you're in a rush), and their staff were absolutely enamored--ENAMORED, I tell you--that I chose their creamery as my proof that New Hampshire ice cream is superior to all else. My wife ordered the black rasberry and I ordered my favorite, cookie dough. You can usually judge the mettle of an establishment by either flavor. Black Rasberry is exceptionally difficult to get right--too much rasberry, you have cough syrup. Cookie dough less so, but if you over-sugar your dough then you're dunced and liable to get a cavity to boot. Our girl came right up. We asked for one scoop each and got a veritable pound of ice cream in each cup. Live Free or Die portioning, God Bless New Hampshire! Damn the calories, full speed ahead! We sat at the pleasant, functional bar seating they had and began to devour our cups. The Black Rasberry is the best god damned Black Rasberry I've ever tasted in my life, and I've tasted Black Rasberry from Seattle to Scranton. The Cookie Dough was generously portioned with dough morsels, and an extra helping of chocolate chips for good measure, neither too sweet. I'm from the eastern part of the state and only go there on holiday; Merrimack is forty five friggen minutes away. But you better bet your last lemon drop that I'm trekking my way out to this excellent establishment! Ten out of Fucking Ten will drive 45 minutes for Haywards. Update: I drove 45 mintues out there again. 10/10 staff still enamored. 10/10 Ice Cream still good. ”
“ Holy Kancamangus! Hayward's Ice Cream opened its newest location in Merrimack on DW Highway in the redeveloped Merrimack 360 Center. They have outside takeout windows and inside counter service with indoor seating for air conditioned or heated comfort. There is also outdoor seating in the front and back of the building. This location also has a drive thru window, which will be open in the future. They offer soft serve ice cream and for now, over 20 flavors of homemade hard serve ice cream, sherbet, yogurt including sugar free, lactose free options, served in dishes or cones/waffle cones, plus sundaes, shakes, frappes, floats, freezes, banana boats, and avalanches. They also serve steamed hot dogs with toppings, chili, meatball subs, chips, kids meals, and Pepsi fountain drinks. I stopped here on opening day and the place was busy. I went inside, which was packed with customers and eventually ordered the Hot Dog Special ($5.95 plus tax) 2 hot dogs, bag of chips (US Foods), and Pepsi fountain drink. The hot dogs and the New England hot dog buns were steamed topped with mustard, relish, onions. After finishing lunch, I ordered ice cream from the outside takeout window, no line! I got 2 kiddie size ice cream in cups including a one scoop Kancamangus ($3.95 plus tax) and a chocolate soft serve ($4.45). I got the soft serve ice cream for free with coupon. The chocolate soft serve was dense and refreshing. The Kancamangus ice cream had chocolate covered pretzels, caramel in hard vanilla ice cream. Hayward's Ice Cream is still one of my favorite stops for good ice cream and steamed hot dogs in the Greater Nashua area and now in Merrimack, competing with the legendary King Kone and Axel's both close by on the same side of DW Highway. ”
