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Join recent transplant Joelle Shea as she discovers food in central Pennsylvania for the first time. Get information on the restaurants she tries, as well as recipes and cooking tips.
I Scream for Custard
Written by Joelle Shea, Community blogger | Jun 20, 2012 1:57 PM
- Comments : 11
Since summer is in full swing and temps are supposed to peak in the 90s today, let’s talk ice cream. And custard. And Italian ice. All of those perfectly cold treats that help us manage summer heat.
I frequent (thanks to the recommendation of my parents) Han’s Frozen Custard. They are new to me - because everything in Central PA is at this point – but you may know them from their former locations at the Broad Street Market and Williams Grove Rd. Han’s serves homemade chocolate and vanilla custard and a great assortment of homemade ice cream and sorbetto also. Don’t miss the turn for their parking lot, it sneaks up on you- they are on Gettysburg Rd. in Camp Hill right across from Pizza Grille.
The gelato at Alvero’s in Harrisburg is offered in the perfect variety of tart, sweet, fruity and nutty flavors. And you can pick up decadent cookies, cannoli, and freshly made bread while you are there as well. As I think about all that Alvero’s has to offer, I realize I may have to dedicate a whole post to the family owned gem in Old Uptown.
My sister recommends Maggie’s Italian Ice in Mechanicsburg, and I’ve had their ice cream and custard as well. The Husband – ever the carnivore – prefers their hot dogs and chili dogs over ice cream, but I love him anyway!
Coworkers swear by Meadows Custard, a franchise with shops across central PA and in Maryland. I’ve been to the shop on Jonestown Road a couple of times and have always found the staff friendly and helpful. You can check their “flavors of the day” before heading to the store, which is a useful feature for those of us who want to dream about dessert all day. And I mean all day.
Of course there is the nearly ubiquitous Rita’s Water Ice and the chain options like Dairy Queen, but where do you go for your summer treat? What is your favorite ice cream shop in the area?
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Richard
2012-06-20 15:13
Alvaro, not Alvero's.
ABHill
2012-06-20 15:36
One of my favorite Central PA treats is Hershey's Ice Cream. It is locally made and not affiliated with the famous chocolate.It is not something you can buy in the big grocery store chains, but you can buy it at just about any corner convenience store in the city. They have small boxes that are just enough for two. (I like to open the whole box and cut the ice cream in half)So yummy
http://www.hersheyicecream.com/index.html
Donna S.
2012-06-20 16:29
Carmen and David's Creamery in Lancaster is the best! Delicious variety of flavors created daily by David always served cheerfully with a smile. Love this place!
Lynn S.
2012-06-20 16:44
Definitely the Whistle Stop in Enola! There's no competition - I dream about their soft serve black raspberry and peanut butter. Combine them into a twist and it's like a PBJ sandwich! Sounds odd, but it's fantastic. Of course, I prefer soft serve over hard ice cream any day.
Eric rittenhouse
2012-06-20 16:49
Carmen and David's Creamery hands down! Modern flavors and classics churned to perfection! Should not be missed!
Jackie Eisenbise-Ros
2012-06-20 16:59
Carmen and David's in Lancaster. I can honestly say, since our first visit, it's the only place we go for ice cream. It's incredible! And the favors are so creative. Banana Oreo and Toasted Coconut are just two of a long lists of our favorites.
Carolyn A
2012-06-20 17:45
You'll have to drive a little, but Mr. G's Ice Cream in Gettysburg is outstanding.
Liz
2012-06-21 14:28
Han's Frozen custard is the best! Smooth and creamy. Try a milkshake made with frozen custard. It is great! Owners Molly and Ed are always on hand to offer a suggestion or answer a question. Great selection of home ice cream and sorbetto too.
Karen Walborn
2012-06-21 20:13
I ADORE Massie's custard in Carlisle...family owned and the very best around!!!!!
Ryan
2012-07-06 13:38
Definitely Whistle Stop in Enola. It is a West Shore institution. Although it has changed hands since its beginning, the essence is practically identical. Friendly staff (including Kristy, the owner who is almost always there working hard beside her staff) and amazing ice cream. The cheesesteaks and other menu items are certain to satisfy your husband's carnivorous appetite.
Also, 3Bs, with various locations around the midstate, offers really great hand-dipped ice cream. The portions are heaping and the flavors are varied.
Give both of these places a try!
Michelle
2012-07-08 06:28
Brusters brusters brusters!!! Butter pecan...like no ice cream i've ever had!