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Happy Hank’s Day! Here’s a photo recap one of the most anticipated openings every year in Beaver County.
Wind, rain, after-work traffic — all were no match for the steely will of Beaver County’s ice-cream lovers on Hank’s opening day.
I got there around 5:30; it was getting dark, the steady rain was beginning to fall harder and I thought maybe I’d miss all the excitement. As we drove past the packed parking lot of the Y, we could see cars edging their way through 3rd Avenue. That couldn’t be all from Hank’s, could it?
Yep. Sure was… the lot was full and people, armed with umbrellas and rain jackets, came pouring in. This was the scene:
People young and old braved the wet weather on opening day.
The line stretched all the way back to the pavilion.
People waited patiently to break the season-imposed Hank’s fast.
Decisions, decisions! Is there any other place around where you can get tacos, a gyro salad, deep fried pierogies, a veggie burger, every fried-side imaginable, AND a full slate of ice-cream shop specialties? No wonder Hank’s is legendary.
So was it worth the wait? Judging from these smiles, I’d say yes.
Pups are welcome, so remember, sharing is caring!
Now, I couldn’t risk getting melty ice cream all over my camera, so I’ll have to stop back for a treat another time… What should I try? What are your favorites?
(For any newcomers to Beaver County, Hank’s Frozen Custard is at 2210 3rd Ave. in New Brighton, just off Route 65, next to the Beaver County Y).
