Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream

I've been to previous Handel's locations and figured this place would probably live up to the same quality. I ordered a deep dish apple pie ice cream, which is one of my all time favorite flavors from Handel's. The ice cream was just as delicious as I remembered. They did not skimp out on the scoops and I enjoyed it greatly. 10/10 ice cream taste and quantity.

First time trying Handel's and it DID NOT disappoint! A huge selection to choose from but each team member is more than willing to assist you, despite the line they may have! We were greeted by the best employee (see picture below) - not only did he make us feel comfortable with trying flavors that we would enjoy, he provided a free kiddy vanilla ice cream cone for our daughter to snack on! This small gesture really made our daughter's day and she absolutely loved it! We got two of the 4-scoop sampler $7.95. Each scoop is very generous & it probably could have been shared between two people per sampler! Our favorites were Graham central station & monkey business! These were our top two out of 8 & if you had to choose - try these two!! Our daughter has a severe peanut allergy & the employee who took care of us ensured we had a clean ice scooper and scooped the flavors we chose from newly untouched ice cream in their hold area to prevent any potential cross contamination. I felt safe & thankful that Handels stays committed to customer satisfaction and does their best to accommodate allergies for the safety of their customers! Thank you Handels for an amazing experience! We will be back soon!

This was our first time at a Handel's. We didn't know it is a franchise. The lady who helped us was... not terribly pleasant. As we went from the selection process to cashing out, we slowly witnessed the light drain from her eyes. And that was with me hopping g about out of excitement. Maybe she's not into ¿happiness? They have little seating inside and ample seating outside. The pure white design denotes the concept of being sterile, which is always positive in an establishment like this. We ordered the 4 Scoop Sampler for $7.95. Each scoop is large, period. It's enough for 3 people to enjoy without overindulging, that's for sure. (When it was just 2 of us for the sampler, I overdid it!)We got Mint Chocolate Chip (2 out of 5), Coffee Chocolate Chip (4 out of 5), S'mores (4.5 out of 5), and Salty Caramel Truffle (5 out of 5). We look forward to trying this joint again, avoiding the mint CC and crossing our fingers for someone with positive energy (like the lassies next door in both directions.)

Amazing flavors, super quick service, very family friendly, and hugeeee portion sizes including the samples!! We got the horchata, mud pie and pistachio, and there were so many options both traditional as well as non-traditional ones!

So happy to have a Handel's near me! Even happier that it has $3 single scoop Tuesdays! Going to Handel's is always a treat! They have so many flavors that it's difficult to choose. I tried Graham Central Station and it was delicious! Their scoops are so generous that I consider them a deal even at full price! If you have a hard time choosing, you can get their sampler, which gives you four scoops!Plenty of parking in the lot!

Prime spot in Irvine serving quality frozen dairy treats. It's super bright inside. The menu has a huge selection of flavors, including some seasonal ones, dairy-free ones, and sugar-free ones. They offered samples but only two. For my first time at this new location, I got a Chocoholic Chunk milkshake. WOW was it rich and decadent and chocolatey and thick and tasty. My sweet tooth was super satisfied, especially after eating all the big choco flakes at the bottom of the cup.I tried my friend's seasonal flavor that was something like Pumpkin Cheesecake, and we both agreed that it tasted like creamy pumpkin, lightly spiced, with bits of tart cheesecake churned in. Unfortunately, it was just meh for me.Service could have been friendlier since the girl who helped me acted like she was too cool for school. Outdoor seating was available all along the strip mall. Parking was fine since there's the whole plaza lot to choose from, and that night didn't seem too busy, but I'd imagine it'll be poppin' eventually.

Can't...HANDLE how generous the ice cream portions are! THREE stacked scoops of one flavor for a small!The fat-free and sugar-free pistachio was a pleasant, guilt-free treat for a labor-free, Labor Day -- cool, refreshing, and surprisingly smooth without being too grainy or icy. The nuts scattered throughout were a nice touch, the "cherry on top".The blueberry cobbler, on the other hand, was delightfully creamy and reminded me of a blueberry muffin. Next time, I might skip the sprinkled waffle cone--it's a bit too sweet on top of the already sweet ice cream.Came around 8 PM post-dinner. There was a line out the door, but it moved quickly. Plenty of seating with tables outside to enjoy your treat in the fresh air.

Nothing like a cold, refreshing shake using Cherry Magnolia! Bits of cherries, brownies, and chocolate chips. Service is top notch as staff is very helpful and friendly. Inside looks like an ice cream parlor with white counters and a humongous menu of ice cream selections. Love this place.

So excited there's a new Handel's! Went over a few weeknight evening and it was busy. There was a line but nothing too crazy. It moved along nicely. The staff were professional and patient despite it being busy. We tried a few samples and decided on Graham Central Station, Cotton Candy, Salted Caramel and Mint Chocolate Chip. Everything was delicious. Their small bowls or cones have generous helpings! I might try the sampler next time. Will definitely be back for more! Outdoor seating available.

New location in Irvine, there was a small line when we got there but it was really quick. Love their variety of flavors! Cannot wait for another ice cream run!It's nice that there's plenty of parking too.