The perfect place for a sweet treat! I couldn't decide what flavor to choose, so I was glad they had the sampler option. I tried their strawberry cheesecake, blueberry cobbler, coconut cream pie, and key-lime pie. All four flavors were delicious, but the blueberry cobbler was my favorite! Truly one of my best favorite ice cream flavors I've ever had; it tasted exactly like fresh blueberry cobbler! read more

Decided to try this new ice cream shop while out in Franklin doing some shopping. As someone who is lactose intolerant I greatly appreciate the selection of diary free options, though there could be more options please. Very good frozen treats and will definitely return during cooler weather as outdoor seating is not my thing, but otherwise a great experience. read more

Handel's opened in late 2024 in the Meridian Cool Springs shopping area adjacent to the Little Hats market and Tupelo Honey. It's an excellent location in a now-thriving area of Cool Springs. And there's nothing like walking up to the window (no interior dining), ordering one of their 40-something flavors, and eating in the outdoor green space with string lights and crowds of people chitchatting between Handel's and the Little Hats Italian deli. It's a very fun outing! And the employees are very kind and obviously well trained to be professional and inviting! I suppose the only reason for the three-star review is that, with all those creative flavors and tempting menu options, the quality is just mediocre. Not even the salty caramel truffle ice cream which looks so good on paper could win me over. Having the unfair advantage of visiting half of America's top 50 ice cream joints at this point, I have lofty standards. I know rich flavors with tremendous depth when I taste them. And that's just not happening at Handel's. If McDonald's soft serve is worth one star, and Ehrler's in Louisville, Kentucky, is a perfect five, the gold standard in the business, then Handel's is a solid three. It's certainly an enjoyable activity with great customer service and a wonderful ambiance. But don't expect earth shattering ice cream, because that simply won't happen. read more

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Stopped by Handel's Homemade Ice Cream for dessert since it was just around the corner from our hotel, super convenient! I got the Graham Central Station, and it was really good. Very creamy with a nice honey graham cracker flavor that wasn't too sweet. Definitely a solid choice. You order through a window, and even with that setup, the service was friendly and fast. A great little dessert stop if you're nearby. Would happily come back. read more

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Handel's is my go to for all things desserts and ice cream! As someone who doesn't consume dairy, they had so many sorbet alternatives that were made with real fresh fruit! Super great flavor and consistency, they also give some pretty large portions so it's definitely worth the money. I love how they have seating all around the lawn and so many unique sampler platters to choose from, highly recommend them for ice cream! read more

Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream - Mango sorbet - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

If you haven't tried Handel's, you should. They have some of the best ice cream I've ever eaten. We were first introduced to Handel's in Green OH. Now there are franchises in the Nashville area. There's also at least one in the Dallas TX area. I'd like to tell you my favorite flavor is Black Raspberry Chunk, but every flavor I've eaten could be my favorite. Their Christmas "seasonal" flavors are very delicious. "Why cant every day be like Christmas?" They add just the perfect taste of chocolate chunks or portion of dessert the name of the flavor implies so there's some in every bite. Coconut cream pie is another "favorite". My husband and I like to share their ice cream flight. We each get to choose two scoops of whatever different flavors we're craving. You can only do this with someone you trust Check them out https://handelsicecream.com/nutritional-info/ read more

Ice Cream. Can you think of anything more nostalgic or refreshing on a hot summer/early autumn day? Most reviews for Handel's we read were fairly positive, some of our family members recommended it, ad photos were enticing....good start. Service was fine, but counter had ice cream dripped all over it from a previous customer. When I mentioned they might want to wipe it before serving us and the next guests in line, the server said, "We'll get to it." Seeing and tasting and experiencing are the definitive test and on the occasion of our visit, they fell quite short. When we looked at the large building, we assumed there would be seating inside. Nope...but plenty of ice cream coolers. (And....no shaded seating available.) We scanned the photos of the flavors posted and assumed we were in for a taste-treat sensation. Nope...read on. We decided to try the 4 scoop sampler and chose Peach, Black Cherry, Coffee Chocolate Chip, and Graham Central Station. The taste results: 1. Peach flavor was fair but had only one or two strands of real peach. Uh....not good. 2. Black Cherry also was fair but had NO cherries in it - pieces or otherwise. Totally misleading if you go by their photo in the window. 3. Coffee Chocolate Chip had an initial up-front coffee taste, but ultimately, after a few bites, tasted more like weak expresso. 4. Graham Central Station was the BIG winner and surprise for us. I loved it. My wife appreciated it. One out of four is a losing percentage in any endeavor. So, while we may return and try some of the other 48 flavors on hand....we are not singing "Hallelujah" for Handel's. read more

Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream - 4 scoop sampler - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

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To be honest, I love a good ice cream place, so I was delighted to see Handel's which is new to me. Walk up windows on a nice green space that offers plenty of seating, it was a lovely stop on a beautiful evening. We were undecided and it being our first time, we all settled on the sampler. WOW! They don't mess around. 4 ample servings of the flavors of our choice. All of them were very good, but my favorite was the Salty Caramel Truffle. That alone would be worth the return trip.... which will be soon! read more

Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream - The menu board, so many choices..... - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

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We love Handles! The ice cream selection is really good. You can enjoy samples prior to choosing your flavors. The staff are always friendly and helpful. The best deal is the 4 scoop sampler! 5 stars read more

Walk up to window and order The pistachio was wonderful Cute area for kids to run around by area read more

New to the Cool Springs area, Handel's Homemade Ice Cream is a perfect warm weather hangout for lovers of classic ice cream flavors in a relaxed outdoor venue. This place opened about 6 months ago but I tend to only eat ice cream in the summer so we've been waiting to try it. On a hot night, this place was absolutely packed, with a decent line that took about 7-10 minutes of waiting before placing an order. There is a QR code menu with a whopping FORTY-SEVEN flavors to choose from, mostly variations of classics. You can get ice cream in a cup, sugar cone, waffle cone, in sundae form, as a hurricane/blizzard, or a shake and they have a small selection of novelties and drinks (like a classic float, for example) as well. So lots to choose from while waiting in line, to say the least. Despite the line's length, it moves pretty quickly and you place your order at one of the 4-5 open windows and then wait nearby for your name to be called with your prepared order. I asked if there were any smaller sizes than a small, because a small is two generous scoops, which is honestly too much ice cream for me, but they don't offer anything smaller. It's $4.95 for a single scoop in a cup, so with the waffle cone, tax, and tip, came to about $14, which is just a wild price for flavors that are not particularly inventive or unique, to me. They have a 4-scoop sampler for $6.95, so maybe next time the move is to get that or honestly just share a small cup with another person - it's really that much ice cream. We were lucky to snag some of the last available outdoor seating (there is no indoor seating here and no roof/cover so I'd imagine this is a tough place to sit and enjoy your sweet treat on an inclement weather day), and while my pup enjoyed sitting and being greeted by his adoring fans (aka the under 5 crowd who kept dribbling ice cream on the ground for him to lick up), my dad and I genuinely enjoyed our ice creams. I liked my dad's flavor (pistachio, small cup) a bit more than mine (mint with Oreo, waffle cone) - I think they overdid it on the sweetness in my flavor, a bit, and my dad thought they used a less high fat cream than the other popular ice cream joint in this area, which he loved and he said he preferred this spot to other places we've been. I do really love the outdoor ambiance here - string lights, casual vibe, just a great outdoor hangout when you need a sweet treat. I think I'd personally prefer to stick to my tried and true spots, especially given the issue with size options and price, but would still come here and enjoy it if my family wanted to come. There's a really spacious parking lot in this area, but note on a busy night it can get completely full. We were able to snag one of the last available spots, but just beware parking might be a problem on a particularly busy night. Overall, great addition to the area and my dad in particular would like me to bring him back. read more

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I enjoyed this place so much! It was very clean upon entry and the cashiers were knowledgeable about the menu. I was allowed to try many flavors before locking in on the flavor of choice for the day. 10/10 would come back. I don't even live in Hendersonville lol read more

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A classic simple ice cream spot! They have a bunch of flavors at reasonable prices and even with a crowd the line moves quickly. Their ice cream is all scoop - no soft serve that I saw. A bunch of specialty options like banana splits and milk shakes. We ended our nice summer day here with some friends and a sweet treat. Theres a good amount of seating and a big open turf area for kids to run around and let our their sugar energy! read more

Really good and creamy ice cream. It definitely competes strongly with some of the other favorites in the area. And the outdoor space is pretty great, as long as you can find a seat (it is mostly an artificial turf lawn, with some tables and chairs). I do wish they had an indoor area rather than only being able to order from the window and eat outside. And it would be helpful if the long list of ice cream names included descriptions, as many of them aren't all that clear. The service has been good every time we've been here, and they get your order to you really quick. read more

I honestly come here way too much, but I'm not even mad about it. The only downfall about coming here, is that there is no indoor seating (if it rains). BUT, the outdoor area is beautiful with plenty of seating, corn hole to play, and some fun seating for your kids to spin around in. I only get a small bowl every time I come, but I try different flavors. When I want something simple, the vanilla with either Oreos or Reeses Peanut Butter Cups are my go to. But when I'm feeling a little spicy, I get the Mud Pie or the Buckeye. The ice cream is in between being like a soft serve and regular ice cream texture. Not too hard and not too soft. The service is fast, even when the line looks long. And the teens working there are always friendly. read more

Best milkshake in Franklin TN. Incredible array of flavors. You'll find something good here, guaranteed!

This ice cream is incredible. We loved it the first time we tried it, so I placed an Uber Eats order to celebrate a friends birthday while they were in town and noticed and error that Uber Eats couldn't help me with. I called the store and the young man fixed it immediately and ensured that they got the correct ice cream. They loved it so much they bought dry ice to take it home with them! read more

Fantastic ice cream! Will definitely go back, over and over! There is a lot to do in the area although it can get very crowded.

Tasty, great quality and selection! Could be a bit more generous with scoop sizes though...

We love Handles and had several locations in California that we would frequent. We also make sure to swing by Handles when we're in Huntsville... so when we saw Franklin opened a new location we were excited to get a scoop of our favorites. We each had the same size order with different flavors (chocolate pb brownie, s'mores and pumpkin) but each was scooped by someone different and each came out with a different quantity. Consistency is key here!! It was raining when we were coming through and this location doesn't have an indoor area or awnings. We were soaked and then had to sit in the car to eat. Finally they didn't have flavors that were listed on the website - it should be easy to keep the menu updated by location so that we were prepared before running into the rain. read more

Best ice cream I've ever had mint chocolate chip ice cream is the best there The service was just amazing. The energy is amazing I love the atmosphere. read more

Service is amazing. Young kids and very polite. Line moved fast. 1. Ice cream was very icey and not a creamy texture. 2 no real discernible taste. 3. Vanilla tasted like noxema. 4. Hot fudge was warm not hot. Haagen Das is way better. Not worth the calories. One and done for us. read more

I have been a Handel's fan for years. Excited to see them expanding South from their Ohio home. Their flavors cover a broad range of traditional to unique so there is something for everyone and with the variety, repeat customers can try new flavors constantly. For example: Traditional - Buckeye (salted caramel), chocolate chip cookie dough. Unique - Banana creme pie, apple pie, etc. Seating - Big plus for this location as they have green space surrounding it with cornhole, picnic tables, and artificial grass to enjoy. read more

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Love the area, nice to sit and eat ice cream. Ice cream was pretty good. I ordered a sampler, it was a mistake after eating at Little Hats. My favorite was the blue monster and monkey business for sure. read more

Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream - Ice cream sampler - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

I was so excited to see a Handels here in Nashville! The ice cream is so creamy and yummy! read more

Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream - Salted caramel ice cream in waffle cone. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

Just discovered Handel's in Franklin,TN and am THRILLED! The choices were amazing and the two I chose were absolutely delicious!!! The scoops were generous. Service was good. The area around the store is so cute, lots of of room for kids and families to play! I WILL be back, probably WAY more than I should for someone watching her weight!! read more

Great ice cream! Definitely give it a try. Generous scoops. Lots of space for kids to play, but not a lot of seating for those watching the kids or without kids. Nonetheless, we were able to find a seat. The perfect way to cool down. read more

The ice cream and service is just like it is in Carlsbad,CA. I get the four flavor sampler and it's always great.

My buddy said this spot was worth checking out so I just rolled thru on a sat night around 9:15ish. Was told they don't do samples so I shot from the hip. Pistachio - can't go wrong, right? And s'mores , albeit risky. Pistachio tasted hella sugary, more like frosting than ice cream, and was absolutely stupid full of walnut chunks. Threw the scoops off to the side and went for the s'mores only for it to be overly stuffed w marshmallows so again, overly sugary. Had too much sugar by this point so just tossed the waffle cone to avoid diabetes. Then the child behind me got as many samples as he wanted. read more

"Four Scoop Sampler"=Four BITE sampler...We've LOVED Handel's in California for years and years...eaten at 5 or 6 different locations. But this one is an insane ripoff. The picture doesn't do it Justice. BE WARNED: These scoops are TINY! Literally a couple bites each. This will be our last time here. Back to Whitt's Frozen Custard all the way in Berry Farms read more

Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream - TINY Scoops! SMH - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

Ice cream was great. Lots of outdoor seating. Live music started at 7 which was a nice addition.

We come here all the time. And tonight we had ridiculous service. We ordered a large hurricane and they filled it up 70%. My husband asked if they could fill it up all the way and they said they were out of soft serve. The server said it was only like a scoop short. And insisted that we take it. We asked for our money back and the manager wasn't there so they gave a gift card bc they didn't know how to give it back. The young workers did not care at all about customer service and were rude and acted like we were at fault. We just wanted what we paid for, a full hurricane. The service is usually pretty good but the manager shouldn't leave bc the young workers are rude and don't know what they are doing. You need to tell the customer you ran out of ice cream before they order. So they can pick something else. Thank you. read more

Hands down best ice cream around. Puts Jenny's to shame. So creamy and delicious... price is fair and the outside area is fun, especially in the summer read more

Fantastic ice cream, great service. Can't wait to try new location at Nashville Yards

Amazing shop, amazing ice cream! Service was great, employees were very friendly. We looooved the outdoor area. They had cornhole, big open turf area, great for families and friends. All in all a great experience and astounding ice cream! read more

Great spot. Wait wasn't bad at all considering how busy they were. Ice cream hit the spot, probably best banana split in town.

best ice cream I've had in a very long while their customer service is peak with amazing variety of flavors. All of the employees are very, very nice amazin kind people. read more

The ice cream parlor is an A+. Wonderful flavors, fun cones and cups. Big scoops and quick service. Clean store and staff didn't look like they had been in a good fight like at most ice cream shops. Would have liked a bit more seating as they are a busy place in the evenings. Over all a really cool shop. read more

They have GREAT ice cream- Jeni's can't hold a candle to Handel's. Lots of fantastic flavors, big scoops and friendly prices. I'm glad that it is 20 minutes away or I would visit too often! Fun area outside for kids to play when the weather is nice. read more

Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream - big scoops! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

So, so good. The only negative is the lack of description of all of their flavors. We were left asking about a bunch of them. Portions sizes were great and we all left having satisfied our sweet tooth. read more