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Hodgman's Frozen Custard

1108 Lewiston Rd., New Gloucester, ME - (207) 926-3553
Posted By Michael Stern on 7/30/2010 10:35:00 PM
Open from Mother's Day to Labor Day, Hodgman's is the sort of place that calls out all summer to anyone with a sweet tooth and a love for old-fashioned Americana. It is a roadside custard shop where they make their own in only the basic flavors – vanilla and chocolate – plus one special each day. There are no mix-ins, swirls, chunks, chips, cookie dough, or candies polluting this dairy-pure manna. It's just custard. But oh, what good custard it is: thick and creamy, totally unlike bland brands pumped full of air.

We like vanilla best, just plain. Nothing is more perfectly satisfying on a warm summer day, whether perched on a cone or served in a cup. Of course, you can doll it up if you wish. Hodgman's menu lists sundaes, frappes and floats, banana boats and thunderstorms, hot fudge royals, tin roofs, and tin lizzies. Whole custard pies are also available.

There is no indoor dining area, but facilities include a large covered picnic area to the side of the stand, where you can sit and lick in the shade. (Hodgman's is closed Monday and Tuesday.)

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5 - Overall: Legendary - Worth driving from anyplace
Overall: Legendary - Worth driving from anyplace
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Made the old-fashioned way, Hodgman's custard is smooth, dense, and pure.
"Made the old-fashioned way, Hodgman's custard is smooth, dense, and pure. "
Michael Stern





This hot fudge sundae is
"This hot fudge sundae is "Royale" because bananas are added to the formula."
Michael Stern


To make it easier for passing motorists, Hodgman's has a sign out front with a blinking light listing the day's special flavor.
"To make it easier for passing motorists, Hodgman's has a sign out front with a blinking light listing the day's special flavor."
Cliff Strutz


You know it's summer north of Portland when Hodgman's is open for business. It has been a nice-weather ritual around here for nearly 60 years.
"You know it's summer north of Portland when Hodgman's is open for business. It has been a nice-weather ritual around here for nearly 60 years."
Michael Stern


In a grassy knoll to the side of the custard stand is this covered picnic area: a wonderful place to lick cones, sip frappes, or spoon into sundaes.
"In a grassy knoll to the side of the custard stand is this covered picnic area: a wonderful place to lick cones, sip frappes, or spoon into sundaes."
Michael Stern



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