Happy Cow Ice Cream Shop

zmanbeast · 07-21-2013, 11:03 PM

Stopped in to happy Cow Ice Cream two weeks ago to pick up some Flurries. Fast, friendly service and very good Ice Cream loaded with toppings. Went back today to get some more Flurries. Same great Ice Cream loaded with toppings. Nice to see a young owner start up a new independent business in Laconia. The only negative was that I had to wait in line to get my Ice Cream, they were very busy.

upthesaukee · 07-22-2013, 07:50 AM

The Happy Cow is grazing in what pasture?

Where is it located?

Thanks for the post, and welcome to the Forum.

jetskier · 07-22-2013, 08:56 AM

We tried the Happy Cow a few weeks back and were happy (a little secret - there is no cow

). Seriously, it is nice to see an ice cream place in the neighborhood; service was friendly and fast...good ice cream.

Jetskier

lovetheforum · 07-22-2013, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by upthesaukee

The Happy Cow is grazing in what pasture?

Where is it located?

Thanks for the post, and welcome to the Forum.

It is located by the Laconia High School.

BroadHopper · 07-22-2013, 08:58 PM

Where the fish market use to be. I stop there tonight and the staff was very friendly. They carry Blake's ice cream, well known in the Manchester area. It is worth a stop!

dt5150 · 07-24-2013, 10:19 AM

been there once so far, very good ice cream. i'll be back for sure.

glad to have another place other than dq. their ice cream sucks.. tastes like nothing. mcdonalds is better than dq's.

Overlake97 · 07-25-2013, 06:07 PM

A few weeks ago I stopped in one night because they had a "Hot Fudge Sundae ... $4" sign out. Nice large scoop of ice cream with a LOT of fudge, whipped cream, etc.

Certainly better value than DQ.

dt5150 · 07-31-2013, 11:43 AM

made a 2nd trip to happy cow, had the "graham central station" ice cream. killer... graham cracker ice cream with bits of graham cracker and chocolate covered rice crispies.. absolutely awesome.

Chickie · 11-11-2013, 02:17 PM

For all you die hard ice cream lovers, Happy Cow is still open. Went for the first time a couple weeks ago. Not the kind of weather to sit outside eating ice cream, you say? Not to worry, they have a cozy little nook inside where you can sit and enjoy a myriad of flavors away from old Jack Frost. Tried the Graham Central Station - delicious stuff. Amazing how those little chocolate covered "crunchies" within retain their crispness. Nice place, friendly people and fabulous ice cream. My only regret was that I didn't get to meet the happy cow - maybe next time!

dpg · 11-20-2013, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Chickie

For all you die hard ice cream lovers, Happy Cow is still open. Went for the first time a couple weeks ago. Not the kind of weather to sit outside eating ice cream, you say? Not to worry, they have a cozy little nook inside where you can sit and enjoy a myriad of flavors away from old Jack Frost. Tried the Graham Central Station - delicious stuff. Amazing how those little chocolate covered "crunchies" within retain their crispness. Nice place, friendly people and fabulous ice cream. My only regret was that I didn't get to meet the happy cow - maybe next time!

Obviously you folks haven't seen the commerical. Happy Cows come from California.

Chickie · 11-20-2013, 09:58 AM

How do you know that this happy cow is not from California? May have flown in during the summer and decided to stay.

livenh · 11-20-2013, 01:03 PM

I have tried this place and was very happy with it. As noted by others, fast and friendly service. While I am a coffee lover I do not like coffee ice cream. However a friend got theirs and I tasted it and really liked it!

dpg · 11-26-2013, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Chickie

How do you know that this happy cow is not from California? May have flown in during the summer and decided to stay.

ok, ok I'll give you that I guess. Highly unlikely though I mean a cow with his pilots license? Right, now your pushing it.

Chickie · 11-26-2013, 10:42 AM

You refer to "his" pilot's license. In all due respect, this is a happy "girl" cow. No bull! Ya can't get blood out of a rock and ya can't get ice cream from a bull. If Maxwell the pig can drive a convertible, then why not a cow with a pilot's license? Just makes sense.

Barney Bear · 11-26-2013, 11:55 AM

If a cow can jump over the moon, a trip from California would be a piece of cake [a la mode, of course].

Chickie · 12-04-2013, 07:12 PM

There is an article in today's Laconia Daily Sun about the Happy Cow Ice Cream Shoppe. They will be open until the end of December, then will close for two months and reopen again in March. Merry Christmas Happy Cow and all the best in the New Year!

bclaker · 12-04-2013, 08:34 PM

http://www.laconiadailysun.com/index...e-cream-turkey

Chickie · 03-30-2014, 02:44 PM

Not to rush the season, but has the Happy Cow opened yet? I was reading the other day that Donovan the Osprey is on his way back to Tilton from Venezuala and should arrive in about a week or so. Wonder if the Happy Cow is wending her way back from California or has she already arrived?

jetskier · 03-30-2014, 05:18 PM

According to their Facebook page, they opened up on March 17th:

https://www.facebook.com/HappyCowIceCream

07-21-2013, 11:03 PM	#1
zmanbeast Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 5 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Happy Cow Ice Cream Shop Stopped in to happy Cow Ice Cream two weeks ago to pick up some Flurries. Fast, friendly service and very good Ice Cream loaded with toppings. Went back today to get some more Flurries. Same great Ice Cream loaded with toppings. Nice to see a young owner start up a new independent business in Laconia. The only negative was that I had to wait in line to get my Ice Cream, they were very busy. Last edited by zmanbeast; 07-21-2013 at 11:10 PM. Reason: spelling

07-22-2013, 07:50 AM	#2
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,616 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,483 Thanked 1,988 Times in 1,088 Posts	Left out one thing... The Happy Cow is grazing in what pasture? Where is it located? Thanks for the post, and welcome to the Forum. __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

07-22-2013, 08:56 AM	#3
jetskier Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Reading, MA and South Down Shores Posts: 858 Thanks: 58 Thanked 183 Times in 114 Posts	385 Union Ave We tried the Happy Cow a few weeks back and were happy (a little secret - there is no cow ). Seriously, it is nice to see an ice cream place in the neighborhood; service was friendly and fast...good ice cream. Jetskier

07-22-2013, 08:58 PM	#5
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,667 Thanks: 3,280 Thanked 1,132 Times in 814 Posts	Bob's Fish Market Where the fish market use to be. I stop there tonight and the staff was very friendly. They carry Blake's ice cream, well known in the Manchester area. It is worth a stop! __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

07-25-2013, 06:07 PM	#7
Overlake97 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford Posts: 247 Thanks: 148 Thanked 58 Times in 42 Posts	Best hot fudge sundae for the price! A few weeks ago I stopped in one night because they had a "Hot Fudge Sundae ... $4" sign out. Nice large scoop of ice cream with a LOT of fudge, whipped cream, etc. Certainly better value than DQ.

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07-24-2013, 10:19 AM	#6
dt5150 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 403 Thanks: 4 Thanked 111 Times in 75 Posts	been there once so far, very good ice cream. i'll be back for sure. glad to have another place other than dq. their ice cream sucks.. tastes like nothing. mcdonalds is better than dq's.

07-31-2013, 11:43 AM	#8
dt5150 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 403 Thanks: 4 Thanked 111 Times in 75 Posts	made a 2nd trip to happy cow, had the "graham central station" ice cream. killer... graham cracker ice cream with bits of graham cracker and chocolate covered rice crispies.. absolutely awesome.

11-11-2013, 02:17 PM	#9
Chickie Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 371 Thanks: 0 Thanked 68 Times in 39 Posts	Happy Cow Ice Cream For all you die hard ice cream lovers, Happy Cow is still open. Went for the first time a couple weeks ago. Not the kind of weather to sit outside eating ice cream, you say? Not to worry, they have a cozy little nook inside where you can sit and enjoy a myriad of flavors away from old Jack Frost. Tried the Graham Central Station - delicious stuff. Amazing how those little chocolate covered "crunchies" within retain their crispness. Nice place, friendly people and fabulous ice cream. My only regret was that I didn't get to meet the happy cow - maybe next time!

11-20-2013, 09:58 AM	#11
Chickie Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 371 Thanks: 0 Thanked 68 Times in 39 Posts	Doin' the Cow Cow Boogie in NH How do you know that this happy cow is not from California? May have flown in during the summer and decided to stay.

11-20-2013, 01:03 PM	#12
livenh Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 47 Thanks: 2 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts	Happy Cow I have tried this place and was very happy with it. As noted by others, fast and friendly service. While I am a coffee lover I do not like coffee ice cream. However a friend got theirs and I tasted it and really liked it!

11-26-2013, 10:42 AM	#14
Chickie Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 371 Thanks: 0 Thanked 68 Times in 39 Posts	Why Not? You refer to "his" pilot's license. In all due respect, this is a happy "girl" cow. No bull! Ya can't get blood out of a rock and ya can't get ice cream from a bull. If Maxwell the pig can drive a convertible, then why not a cow with a pilot's license? Just makes sense.

11-26-2013, 11:55 AM	#15
Barney Bear Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 961 Thanks: 488 Thanked 274 Times in 175 Posts	Why Not??? If a cow can jump over the moon, a trip from California would be a piece of cake [a la mode, of course].

12-04-2013, 07:12 PM	#16
Chickie Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 371 Thanks: 0 Thanked 68 Times in 39 Posts	Happy Cow Article There is an article in today's Laconia Daily Sun about the Happy Cow Ice Cream Shoppe. They will be open until the end of December, then will close for two months and reopen again in March. Merry Christmas Happy Cow and all the best in the New Year!

12-04-2013, 08:34 PM	#17
bclaker Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Laconia Posts: 479 Thanks: 545 Thanked 147 Times in 66 Posts	From the Laconia Daily Sun http://www.laconiadailysun.com/index...e-cream-turkey

03-30-2014, 02:44 PM	#18
Chickie Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 371 Thanks: 0 Thanked 68 Times in 39 Posts	Awaiting the Happy Cow's Return Not to rush the season, but has the Happy Cow opened yet? I was reading the other day that Donovan the Osprey is on his way back to Tilton from Venezuala and should arrive in about a week or so. Wonder if the Happy Cow is wending her way back from California or has she already arrived?

03-30-2014, 05:18 PM	#19
jetskier Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Reading, MA and South Down Shores Posts: 858 Thanks: 58 Thanked 183 Times in 114 Posts	Yes. According to their Facebook page, they opened up on March 17th: https://www.facebook.com/HappyCowIceCream