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Welcome To Handel's Ice Cream
Handel's Ice Cream is a beloved ice cream brand renowned for its rich, traditional hard ice cream made from high-quality ingredients. Located in Santa Monica, CA, this charming establishment offers a delightful array of flavors, from classic vanilla to unique monthly specials like blueberry cobbler. The welcoming atmosphere complements their generous portions, making every visit a treat for ice cream lovers. With exceptional customer service and conveniences like delivery, takeout, and dog-friendly options, Handel's truly embodies a community spirit. Their famous Hurricane blends and 4-scoop samplers showcase their commitment to quality and creativity, ensuring a memorable experience for all who stop by.
Taste the best
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4 Pack Pint
$51.85Large Hurricane
$13.42Medium Hurricane
$10.98
4 Scoop Sampler
$10.37Handel Pop
$5.80Dog Treat
$4.27
About
Handel's Ice Cream
Introducing Handel's Ice Cream: A Sweet Haven in Santa Monica
Located on the vibrant Ocean Park Blvd in Santa Monica, Handel's Ice Cream stands out as a must-visit destination for ice cream enthusiasts. The humble yet inviting shop, filled with the sweet aromas of homemade delights, is a haven for those seeking a refreshing treat.
- World-Famous Flavors: Known for their exceptional quality, Handel's serves rich hard ice cream that boasts a tantalizing pull and chew, embodying the essence of traditional ice cream. From the luxurious rocky road to the uniquely delicious coffee chocolate chip, every scoop promises an exciting culinary adventure.
- Customer Favorites: Patrons rave about the unique flavors like monkey business and seasonal specials that ensure there's always something new to try. The blueberry cobbler, paired beautifully with a waffle cone, has become a local favorite, delighting taste buds with its comforting nostalgia.
- Generous Portions: Reviewers are consistently impressed with the hefty servings, which do not skimp on flavor or portion size. The 4 Scoop Sampler allows you to mix and match flavors, making it perfect for indecisive visitors eager to explore Handel's delicious offerings.
- Sweet Treats for All: Not just limited to humans, Handel's also caters to your furry friends with a special Dog Treat, ensuring that everyone can indulge in a delightful experience.
What truly elevates the Handel's experience is the exceptional customer service. Guests frequently highlight the warmth and kindness of the staff, creating a welcoming atmosphere. Many have found joy in engaging with friendly staff like Maddy, who go above and beyond to recommend future favorite flavors.
As you order from the streamlined window kiosk, take a moment to soak in the small-town vibe amidst the bustling Santa Monica scene. The blend of high-quality ice cream and the friendly community spirit makes Handel's Ice Cream a standout destination.
No visit to Santa Monica is complete without a stop at this ice cream gem. Whether you are a local or a visitor, make sure to treat yourself to a scoop (or two) of Handel's delectable offerings. Your taste buds will thank you.
People talk
Our Guestbook
“ Very delicious, traditional hard ice cream. It had that perfect pull and chew that, in my opinion, hard ice cream should have. We got the rocky road and the coffee chocolate chip. Both were delicious and had generous scoops! ”
“ Everyone who works there is so kind and always helpful! The flavors are so tasty, and Im so happy to have it right down the street. Highly recommend to all ice cream lovers! Plus the scoops are huge! ”
“ They have a nice selection of yummy icecream flavors! I love the monkey business flavor! ”
“ Was so excited to see a Handels arrive in my town and they delivered! My favorite flavor the blueberry cobbler was fantastic especially on that waffle cone. Maddy the wonderful woman who took my order was super kind and a joy to talk to, she even pointed out some other future favorite flavors I will try my next visits! ”
“ Hansels is finally in the Santa Monica area! Fresh home made ice cream with awesome added mixes! This cool window ordering kiosk makes the neighborhood vibe like a small town. ”
“ We just stopped at Handsels Ice Cream and they were close due to power. When we approached the counter and the nicest women offered us ice cream sandwich on the house. On a day like today with fires, it really warmed our hearts and belly. Thank you! ”
“ This place has been around but finally made it to Santa Monica. Big variety of flavors. Nice employees. But line does develop due to being next to park. Get the sampler. 4 scoops of ice cream! ”
“ Today I heard about this amazing homemade ice cream shop from Matt and I just had to try it today right after work and so glad I did BEST ICE CREAM ever!! amazing! Delicious and flavorful!! They had variety of unique flavors to choose from I tried the strawberry with cheesecake and salty caramel truffle and both were sooooooo good!! I cant wait to try for more flavors All staff members were accommodating and welcoming I will be back anytime soon and highly recommend to everyone ”