Stopped by Salt & Straw and this place continues to live up to the hype…read more From the moment I walked in, the staff stood out. Super knowledgeable, genuinely friendly, and actually took the time to walk through flavors and offer samples without making it feel rushed. You can tell they care about the experience, not just moving the line. I went with the Good Brownie and it was incredible. Rich, chocolatey, and perfectly balanced without being too heavy. Every bite felt intentional, like they really thought through the flavor and texture. It's one of those desserts you keep thinking about after you leave. The shop itself has a great energy. Clean, upbeat, and just a fun place to be. It feels like more than just grabbing ice cream... it's an experience. Love this place and I'll absolutely be back to try more flavors.

Originally from Portland, Salt and Straws have been popping up in a few places across the states…read more Sweet ice cream (and cakes) and sweet service. I'm drawn to more simple unique flavors and I think S&S has more decadent interesting combinations. Example are Rhubarb Crumble with Toasted Anise and Strawberry Honey Balsamic with Black Pepper. I tried the sweet pear and blue cheese and you definitely taste the blue cheese...surprisingly good! Honey Lavender is also a tried-and-true flavor. A scoop (cup, cone, waffle) is kind of pricey, like many places now. $6.25 and if you do a split scoop it's .50 more. Pints are $12 which is a better "deal" if your family likes ice cream. Ice cream cakes were $79 :o Service is very friendly and they sell things product memorabilia like tshirts. There is limited outdoor seating. The Gilbert souvenir store offers 10% off if you bring a receipt from S&S. There are a lot of eateries in this area.

Whilst updating a title at DMV one of the agents recommended Handel's. Never slow to check out a…read morepurveyor of ice cream she-who-must-be-obeyed and I beat a hasty trail to Handel's. The staff were very friendly and definitely on top of their game. My partner ordered a chocolate peanut butter ripple malted shake and was mightily impressed. I ordered a scoop of Banana cream pie and chocoholic chunk in a cup. I was richly rewarded by both flavors. We cannot wait to return to taste other flavors amongst the long list of ice creams on offer. We're simply in the queue amongst the many locals who've long been privy to this little slice of ice cream Valhalla.

First timers to Handel's Ice Cream…read more Kinda still steady business when we arrived shortly after 9 PM. They have full menu choices throughout the store & a QR Code available too! Definitely was wanting ice cream. Many yummy flavors to choose from. They have several sugar cones & waffle cone sizes. Did a medium chocolate & peanut dipped waffle cone with Butter Pecan & Cookie Dough. Delicious, creamy, smooth & velvety. Lots of chunks of pecan & cookie dough throughout as well. Making fresh hand made ice cream daily! Tons of options from milk shakes, banana splits, sundaes, brownie sundaes, hurricanes, ice cream sandwiches, Handel pops, frozen dipped bananas to "of course" their ice cream! They rotate daily flavors to feature local favorites & seasonal specialties year round. The history & story of this business started back in 1945. Can just see Mrs. Handel's at her husband's gas station window selling her ice cream with fresh strawberries from her garden. Ohio born business that's expanded to over 175 locations in 20 states should say something about growth in churning & not changing the recipe of quality homemade goodness. Note-Handel's has a secret menu. Can vary by location, but if you google their website; check to see what specific off-menu items they are promoting! Offer Pint Perks & Deals plus sorbets & gluten free sorbets. *In response to the business owner: I stated varies by location & mentioned to google it (as you may want to as well). It does exist, so whether it's a new trend or its locations creating their own signature blends-it's definitely out there! Instagram features a few also..* Only downside: Nearly almost $20 for two medium waffle cones. Get that they stack it generously, but that's steep! Ice cream can melt quick, so get a lot of napkins & you gotta eat it fast. Not much seating outside and non indoors. Saw many LARGE active cockroaches on the concrete around ALL of the retail businesses. *In response to the business owner that went from 4 to 3 stars. We were having our ice cream on one of the very "few" outdoor business benches & clearly know what we saw/experienced while trying to enjoy our ice cream cones! Could be a possibility about the "creatures" you spoke of (that generally migrate around aquatic areas). However, they would have been mixed in with the crickets & yes many colossal cockroaches too! I do not appreciate the dismissive reply & with that- we will not be returning to this location.

We were in the area and stumbled upon this place , decided to grab a quick dessert. Lately I have…read morenot really liked any frozen yogurt places and have preferred gelatos. However, I was pleasantly surprised I really liked this place! Their Frozen yogurt is so delicious and they also had more flavors to choose from in comparison with similar places, except that I found theirs way better! List of toppings to choose from, nice little shop with plenty of sitting area inside and outside! Very nice lady at the counter also. We enjoyed the treats!

this place doesn't seem to clean their machines or spoons. my partner started having a slight…read moreallergic reaction, he's allergic to peanuts. The day after my yogurt i had the worst stomach ache i've had in ages. i don't usually make bad reviews, but if you have a big allergy please stay away from this place.

Very unique ice cream they have a lot of variety flavors taste was so good and the owner is very…read morecool. I truly recommend.

Ridiculously expensive!!! Ordered one small cup of vegan vanilla and coconut ice cream with some…read moreboba on top-$15!!!!!!! Fortunately just me. I can only imagine a family of four dropping $60 for ice cream??? It was empty. No business. Now I know why. Wish someone had warned me with a review. Also, came for the "rolled" ice cream, which the guy behind the counter said he couldn't do because it was vegan. Wha??? Complete waste of a trip. Ice cream nothing special either.

This is hands down one of my favorite ice cream places. A hidden gem. They only have one non-dairy…read moreoption and it always reels me back in because they make it so creamy, I can't get enough of it. It's located in Barnone, and very small, but a nice little summer night out, this is always a good spot to end the night.

12/26/2025 Stopped here after dinner for dessert with some…read morefamily. It was about 8pm the day after Christmas, and it wasn't too busy. Their seasonal/holiday flavors were Gingerbread, Christmas Tree, and Mexican Hot Chocolate. We sampled all three, and it was really difficult to narrow down which two I wanted for a split scoop. I finally chose Gingerbread and Christmas Tree in a Small cup. I think the Small was $6, and it was A LOT of ice cream! (See photo for reference) I devoured the entire thing - it definitely hit the spot and left me feeling so full. The two employees were very kind and patient with my group of 5. We'll definitely be back, and I can't wait to see what seasonal flavors they'll offer next!

Came in last night about 5 minutes before close. Guy at the counter was super friendly and…read moreinformative. The ice cream options are wonderful. Much different from the norm. My husband did their chocolate & peanut butter and I had their birthday cake & cinnamon. Each scooped into a fresh waffle cone. They offer cups from small to large also. Their ice cream is made fresh daily! The texture is perfection! Light creamy and luscious. It actually comes from a local dairy farm, just can't get any better than that. It was great. Note-You can take home pre-scooped pints and quarts. Additionally, they sell fresh made butter, cheese and marscapone, ALL from their dairy farm as well! There's a few food trucks, serving far more than ice cream that pop up at many local events from this crew too! Check their website for details. Stop in here to get the entire run down of their fantastic ice cream and extended business. It's a fun location that deserves community support, and clearly a passionate place that you taste in every delicious bite!

Great spot with really good options. I've stopped by a few times and it's empty sadly and wish…read morepeople would give this place a try. Fresh flavors and good options with prices that are really good. They have a small shake options that is less than 4.5! Normal ice cream spot vibes inside but nothing wrong in that. Try it out!

If you like carrot cake you will LOVE the new Carrot Cake special milk shakes. Its only for a…read morelimited time so hurry in while its available. Of course all the others are great too. And they have some dairy free choices also. Come and enjoy!

Have seen the advertising for this place and we decided to come for dessert after dinner elsewhere…read more Was excited and all of had previewed the menu prior to coming in. The shop itself is clean and cutely decorated. Love the story of how this fun concept was created and learned that they are franchised in several other states as well. Staffing was young people, friendly and smiling as we took our time to order...even though we had previewed the menu, you always have to take time to reread everything once in the store! Three of us are banana fiends and as soon as one of us ordered the Bananas Foster, we were told they didn't have any bananas. One of the young men shared that they had been out of them for a few days and when their order was delivered the day before, still no bananas. After noticing that there are four or five different options that use bananas, it was odd that the crew didn't figure out another way to get bananas. One of our group said aloud, "wonder about getting some petty cash out of the till and going over to the supermarket to purchase some?" No response, just a repeat that we wouldn't be able to order anything that had bananas in it. Ok, so I am a big strawberry/banana fan and I had to pivot and ended up ordering a chocolate malt. Two others also order the chocolate malt, and I'm glad they got theirs first because they both said it didn't taste like malt was in it, just chocolate. I asked for a double scoop of malt in mine and the outcome was perfect with a nice malt flavor. So if ordering the malt, go for double scoop! Wife had the Hot Fudge Brownie Sundae and she enjoyed it. She said the vanilla ice cream had a great, strong vanilla flavor and although the hot fudge wasn't "hot", it was a good dish she said. We had one other situation occur while there: One friend had ordered a malt without whip cream. The young man making it squirted a ton of whip cream on the top and when she reminded him no whip, he took his gloved hand and removed the whip cream from the top of the drink, put the lid on and called it good. What???? And then I also had sad no whip and as mine was being made, a squirt of whip was added and when he realized it was no whip, he used the lid of the container to remove the tad of whip from the top. What??? These two situations along with the banana fiasco equates to a three star rating from me. Overall it was a fun experience but obviously the crew could use some additional training as well as figuring out how to go around the system when something as important as bananas aren't in your order. Go buy some from the store!

AWESOME EXPERIENCE! What a fun ice cream shop with so many homemade flavors! From the moment we…read morewalked in, we were greeted with such a friendly welcome. Ashlynn was WONDERFUL! When she offers to tell you about the shop, sharing a bit of history and explaining how to order your dessert, you know you're already off to an awesome start! She carefully walked us through the homemade specialty cones, brownies, cookies, and all the ways you can turn them into creations of pure goodness. We had a large group of family with us, and instead of making us feel rushed or like a bother, Ashlynn was so kind and said, "Taste testing is the best part, take your time and try what you'd like!" She even offered to guide us by asking what we normally enjoy and explaining the flavors. She is truly a customer service guru!!! I can't say enough positive things about her and how she elevated our experience! The ice cream itself was creamy and so good. I loved the Blue Moon, which was a mystery flavor, it gave me a fun blue raspberry vibe. I also had a mini cone of the cookie dough, which I normally wouldn't choose, but this one was so fresh and perfectly balanced with mix-ins! My group also tried the dairy-free options, which was such a nice touch. It's awesome to have a shop that is inclusive for an allergy kiddo. They even have these neat push pops you can get your ice cream in, the options just felt endless and fun! If you want to try something really good and have a great experience, try Stella's! The co-owner was also very welcoming and helpful. The whole place has such a great vibe!

We stopped into Stella's Ice Cream today and are so glad we did! They offer some very creative…read moreflavors, including the one I ordered -- Circus Circus -- a white chocolate ice cream with frosted circus animal cookies mixed in. It was incredibly smooth and absolutely delicious. My daughter ordered the dairy-free mint chocolate chip brownie sundae, and it was wonderful as well. It normally comes with three toppings, but she chose to have them left off and it was still fantastic. In addition to the great ice cream, the employee who helped us was wonderful and happily offered tastings so we could try a few flavors before deciding. Highly recommend giving this place a try!

A hidden gem! My friends and I came here on a whim Sunday…read moreafternoon and it wasn't very busy. This location of Novel is a walk up window, down a narrow outdoor corridor/alley(?)... there were some benches and a seating area on the sidewalk just outside this area. I think the flavors probably rotate but I decided to try the Cookie Monster single scoop. It was delicious!! I loved all the cookie chunks!! Can't wait to come back here!

WOW... just WOW!!!…read more We were actually recommended this place by the amazing restaurant where we had dinner, and all I can say is thank goodness we listened. What a hidden gem! There is something magical about a warm doughnut paired with cold creamy ice cream. The combination of temperatures and flavors was incredible. It was one of those treats that makes you stop mid-conversation just to appreciate how good it is. I honestly can't believe we are only now discovering this spot. The staff were so friendly, and genuinely happy to help. My friend has a food allergy which they were patient, thorough, and took the time to answer all of her questions, which meant so much to us. Great desserts, wonderful service, and a team that truly cares about their customers. That's a combination that's hard to beat.

First time here. My friends took me. The Italian ice was so…read moregood and yummy. I had the peachy kiwi. We ordered at drive through, service was fast.

Service is often times quite slow, but staff are friendly and helpful. The soft serve is some of…read morethe best in the Valley- extremely creamy and smooth. I love the variety of flavors they have here- my favorites are their cherry (both versions, one is more like a candy cherry and the other is a natural cherry) and lemon flavors. If you are feeling like you need a a sweet treat on a hot day , a Joe-Latti (soft serve AND ice) is the way to go. They also have punch cards, which I like. :)