We ordered 4 orders of different favors of ice cream, one of them strawberry cheesecake ice cream and got an incorrect different favor ice cream. I didn't check until we got home. Hubby's favorite was always the strawberry cheesecake. It's a great disappointment. But overall it's still good. read more

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The Ice Cream was Cold & Delicious. The Service was Superb & Very Fast. The Price is Justified & Wont Break the Bank. read more

Handel's has been expanding lately, and this is their expansion to Alhambra. Smart location with plenty of parking and plenty of shared seating in the outdoor area of the plaza. Lots of tables, but not well maintained. Not sure if it's Handels or the plaza who should be maintaining their cleanliness. My boyfriend and I came here one evening after dinner. There was a line, but it moved rather quickly since they were well staffed. The staff here seem to be young, and can operate more efficiently. Even with only the two of us, one ice cream was melting by the time they got to scooping the next one. Also the young man helping us out even had a calculator and then had to manually enter the number into the credit card machine. There's got to be an easier way to ring up our order. Sigh. So as of this year I've been told that Handels does not do samples anymore. They'll get you something else if you aren't satisfied but they don't give samples. I understand limiting samples to 2-3 samples, but no samples at an ice cream place is tragic, especially for how much this costs. My boyfriend and I both ordered a Small ($5.95) in a Sugar Cone ($0.25). My boyfriend had the Graham Central Station and I had the Butter Pecan. I liked it but about as much as I do any other ice cream shop. I think I've been going to Handels more and more because my boyfriend likes them. I wouldn't come here alone, but I'll go with my sweetie ahaha. read more

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First time at this location! Tried their milkshakes for the first time too. I tried their Strawberry Cheesecake milk shake ($8.25 regular size) which has a wonderful flavor. It was very creamy and rich, not oily. There are tiny chunks of cream cheese throughout the milkshake which I thought was interesting. I usually don't like my milkshakes with chunks, so I wouldn't want to get this again just for that reason, otherwise it was a good milkshake. It was sweet but not overwhelmingly sweet. I learned from them that any ice cream flavor can be made into a milkshake which is so awesome!! I definitely want to come back to try other flavors. They have regular size and monster size for the milkshakes. The monster size is HUGE. Unfortunately, they don't do samples here. The one in Irvine allowed samples. read more

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Ordered the sampler and it is always a hit! You need to get this to try multiple flavors! I loved the graham central station! By far the best flavor! Parking: plenty of space in the back parking lot Seating: there are a few seats in the with umbrellas Wait: No wait on a Saturday afternoon read more

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Every time I drive pass Handel's I always see a crowd of people. I decided to stop by after dinner and the line was long! But it moves quickly. I have my puppy with me so we sat on the bench while my husband ordered for us. I got Vanilla Caramel Brownie. I asked for a small but it was like 3 scoops in a cup! I thought I was getting just 1 scoop. My husband ordered Monster Malt Salted Caramel Truffle. Did you know they sell ice cream for dogs? Ask for "dogster." My puppy loved it! Lots of benches so you should be able to find a seat. read more

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream - Vanilla caramel brownie - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Alhambra, California

Handel's has been our go-to spot for ice cream, and so glad we no longer need to drive all the way to the Hasting Ranch area of Pasadena. Alhambra now has its own Handel's! 5 stars!!!!! Love that the ice cream is delicious and creamy with just the right amout of sweetness. I find so many other ice cream places with ice cream that is way too sweet! My go-to flavors remain the Cherry Vanilla and the Black Cherry. Yes, there are so many other flavors to choose from but I'm a creature of habit, and I tend to stick to my favorites! Love that Handel's is also pretty budget friendly! You can never go wrong with the Sampler at $8 which comes with four generous scoops, perfect for sharing with a friend or two! Yes, the Sampler scoops were smaller compared to Pasadena when we went days after opening, but so glad the Sampler scoop sizes are now the scoops we are used to! Fosselman's Ice Cream is a historic, family-owned ice cream shop up the road less than a mile away, and it now it has a worthy competitor! Have always found Fosselman's too pricey and the staff not too friendly. Wishing that Handel's would also offer Fosselman flavors like Ube and Mango! They do have Taro, but I'm really hoping for more flavors like Ube and Mango in the future! Compared to Pasadena, there's definitely more outside seating in Alhambra. There's also plenty of parking available but you might end up having to walk a bit when it's busy. Perfect reason to get a extra scoop! read more

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream - Sampler - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Alhambra, California

Finally tried this Handel's location. Ordered the 4 scoop sampler for $8. Their peach ice cream is the best one so far. Wish they have smaller pistachios without the shells and it was blended in more. The taro and coffee ice cream were okay, but not delicious. Their banana cream pie and Oreo ice cream weren't good. It tasted funky. There was a long line due to the hot weather. Too bad they don't have indoor seating like the other ice cream shops. read more

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream - 4 Scoop Sampler - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Alhambra, California

Handel's is one of those ice cream shops where perfection is continuously improved. I can tell from the order taker to those packaging ice cream that cleanliness is one of the most important attributes to the business. In celebration of National Ice Cream Day, I just had to celebrate at this newest location. Although they ran out of my favorites, I still enjoyed the take home ice cream and the pleasant staff that helped me. read more

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So happy that we have a Handel in Alhambra. Located in the plaza with Starbucks, and wingstop. Really cute spot, opens up and helpful staff. Now let me start off by telling you that a small is NOT a small in the ice cream world I am use to. As you can see from the photos, it's HUGE!! The mint oreo is sooo good if your a fan of mint chocolate chips then you will like this infused with oreo chunks! Plenty of parking in the back and you must enter from the front. If you are not happy with the flavor of your ice cream they can always exchange it out but they do not give out free samples. read more

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Fosselman's has some competition. Fosselman's has been my go to for affordable, handcrafted, high quality ice cream in Alhambra, but Handels is giving it a run for its money. Value: - A small at Handels is three stacked scoops that look pretty large and give the feeling that you are getting more for your money. At around $4 - Sampler has 4 flavors in a container in case you want to try a frlew for around $8 - I still think half gallons at Fosselmans are a better value, if you like one flavor, and want yo enjoy it at home Parking: - Parking at Handels Alhambra is easier than Fosselmans. - Both have free parking Flavor: - There are unique flavors at both locations. Graham Central Station tasted like cookie butter. The Blueberry cheesecake malt was a surprise hit. The blueberry flavor was so intense! I haven't decided which ice cream spot will be my go to, yet. They both have pros. Let me try both a few more times this summer :) read more

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream - Graham Central Station - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Alhambra, California

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Luvvvvvvvv the ice cream from here! My favorite flavors are Pistachio, Birthday Cake, and Strawberry This alhambra location is located off Fremont Ave. It's next to WingStop, Subway, and Jamba Juice. There is plenty of parking in the back parking lot. There is a good amount of chairs and tables to enjoy your nice cream, retro charm, and perfect amount of lighting at night. Everyone here is always nice, the prices are good, lines sometimes can be long but go really quick. read more

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Super excited to have a Handel's in the SGV! The ice cream flavors are all so good and their portions are generous. The line was pretty long when I went on a weekend night but the workers worked pretty fast to keep the line moving. Parking: free plaza lot parking read more

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream - Graham central station ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Alhambra, California

Great ice cream love it My go to definitely need to try it Great customer service friendly staff Clean environment Great outside seating Definitely recommended 5/5 read more

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I love the ice cream here so, so much! Unlike many ice cream shops these days, they don't offer samples to try. The first time I came, I got a waffle cone with two scoops. It was amazing, but it was a bit too much for me. I came back a second time and got the 4-flavor sampler instead, which was a great choice for $8+. I picked 4 flavors: chocolate chunk, matcha, chunk berry, and lemon bar. The staff members are so nice and they work nonstop. Even after being in their soft opening for over a month, the line is still long. A must-try! read more

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A small is 2 1/2-3 scoops?!?!? Can you HANDEL it?!?! WE CAN!! And we did today. Seriously, can't remember the last time I had that much ice cream. This is the newest location near me and it's much closer to home, we used to travel to Pasadena to get our ice cream fix but now we can literally drive down the street. Anyone whose been a customer of this establishment before, KNOWS that it has its own good vibes that attract people all over for its delicious-ness and always friendly staff. This new location is no different and carries the same standard. We went at a good time too because it wasn't crowded and there was hardly a few people ahead of us. After we got our orders, there was definitely a line of people. It was easy to find a spot to sit and chill in every sense of the expression. We enjoyed all our scoops and the atmosphere we were in. We love looking at the mural at every location too, it's always nice to see where and when it all started to get tasty. I know sometime in the future, I'll be tempted to order a large just to see how many scoops come with that size read more

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What do you mean that was a small? Lots of different varieties. I decided to get the graham central station because the picture looked good and i like graham crackers. The graham ice cream was interesting but the chocolate honey comb combination was perfect. I like that the ice cream isnt too sweet and for a small size, the portions were enormous. Cant wait to try other flavors. Long line but it goes by pretty fast since there are lots of workers. Came on saturday after dinner around 920ish to see if they were still opened. They open from 12pm - 10pm daily. Drove by in the afternoon and saw bluey. Lots of parking as well with tables and chairs outside to eat. read more

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So glad Handel's finally opened up close to us! My husband and I had been hearing good things about them and decided to check it out, and it did not disappoint! We both went with the vanilla with Oreo on our first visit - he got a medium waffle cone and I got a small cup. Fair warning: the medium is NO joke since my husband was not prepared for how stacked it was LOL. It was a very generous portion, which honestly just adds to the value :D What we loved most was the Oreo chunk situation since every bite had a solid amount of Oreos mixed in, which felt satisfying rather than like they were rationing it out. We also appreciated that it wasn't overly sweet, which can sometimes be an issue with cookies and cream type flavors. Overall a really fun first visit and we're already looking forward to coming back to work our way through more flavors! We're so thrilled to have this spot in the neighborhood :) read more

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Alhambra, California

I can't believe it!!! Handel's Ice Cream is finally here in the City of Alhambra!!! I am so happy that we now have one close by than driving far to just grab a scoop of Handel's ice cream. They have lots of ice cream flavors to choose from, so if you're into a little ice cream flavor adventure... every flavor here is definitely worth a try! Highly recommend this place for everyone to try. Every single ice cream here is made to perfection and also HANDMADE! Service here is nice and the staff were very friendly, which was amazing!! Ambiance here is located at a perfect location here in the plaza area. Will definitely come back here! read more

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3.5 out of 5 stars I ordered a medium cup and I also noticed that the prices seemed to have increased. I looked at menu photos of other locations, so it seems that the prices have increased across locations, not just this one. This is my first time at the Alhambra location and the medium was $6.95, and I noticed the 4 Scoop Sampler was $8. Previously, a medium cup was $6.75 and the 4 Scoop Sampler $7.50. Before tip. That being said, my medium didn't feel like a medium. It looked smaller and felt a lot lighter than the mediums I've had at other locations. A medium is around 4 scoops, 2 flavors. So 2 scoops of each flavor. It usually feels like a skyscraper, lol. But I felt like the one I received today was a mini tower. I know the scoops get smaller as they stack, but I felt like my top scoop was really small. It's also usually a challenge for me to finish a medium, and when I finished this one I still had room for more dessert. Service was good though. I arrived around 7:20PM (on a Thursday) and there wasn't a queue, so my order was taken right away. There are several windows, too, so the line should move fairly quickly (unless there are a lot of large parties). The young man who took my order was very sweet and when I requested my flavors to alternate, he said no problem and delivered. I did notice when I left around 7:45-8PM, more people came so a queue started to form and parking was busier. I've been going to Handel's recently for my special sweet treat when it's that time of the month. I like the Chocoholic Chunk. I'm still figuring out what serving is best. Sometimes I get a medium Chocoholic Chunk with Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough. Last month I did the 4 scoop sampler because sometimes I want more flavors. Today, I got Chocoholic Chunk with Banana Cream Pie, but I felt like the Chocoholic Chunk overpowered the Banana Cream Pie. The Banana Cream Pie were also the smaller scoops. I've only tried their regular ice cream scoops, so I can't say anything about the milkshakes and ice cream sandwiches. There's a few official Handel's seating (the vibrant blue ones). I believe I saw two tables and several benches. But the good thing about this plaza is that since there are some other food establishments, there's a generous amount of public tables. Overall, not a bad experience. I'm just a bit bummed with the portion size considering the price increase. But since it's a new location, I understand. Hopefully they read the feedback. read more

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Came at 9pm on a Sunday. There was barely a line with multiple windows to place your order. Service was very quick with friendly staff. Got the 4 scoop sampler. Definitely bang for your buck when you want to try different flavors without committing to just one. Also, the watermelon ice was delicious and refreshing. This is not an indoor establishment, but there is seating outside with some benches in the alley. Definitely can see this being an extremely busy and popular spot when the weather is warmer, so be prepared to stand and wait. read more

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The lines move pretty fast as they have multiple windows! We got one scoop cups and they were pretty big! The ice cream itself was very rich and creamy. Also the prices are pretty great for homemade ice cream! Would come back and even share a scoop with someone as they feel shareable, unless you're hungry! read more

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The one thing I like ordering here are the sundaes as you get so much ice cream you can share it. My favorite is a strawberry sundae with vanilla and banana ice cream topped with whip cream and added nuts for around nine bucks. The positive side is they accept credit cards compared to Fosselman's that only takes cash the old school way. read more

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream - Vanilla ice cream it is JUN2026 - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Alhambra, California

I love Handel's Homemade Ice Cream! I'm happy they opened a new location in Alhambra, which is much closer to me than Pasadena. I got two scoops in a cup for under $7, and they were generous with the portions - great value! I chose Mint Chocolate Chip and Pistachio, two of my all-time favorite flavors. I will definitely be back, but I already have a favorite ice cream shop in Alhambra. It will be tough choosing between the two, but I'll probably come here when I'm visiting my wife at work. read more

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream - Mint Chocolate Chip and Pistachio Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Alhambra, California

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There's a new ice cream shop in Alhambra, and I stopped by to try their blueberry cheesecake flavor. I liked how generous they were with the serving size (this was a small!) and the soft cheesecake pieces--they added a nice texture and made each bite feel indulgent. The ice cream itself was rich, thick, and velvety, with a strong berry flavor throughout. That said, I was hoping for a more tangy, tart cheesecake balance. Instead, the ice cream leaned quite sweet, which slightly overpowered the flavor profile for me. Still a solid flavor, and it would be a great option for those with a sweet tooth! The staff who helped me were very friendly too :) read more

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Amazing flavors, portion sizes, and service! The staff member serving us gave great recommendations and was very knowledgeable about the flavors. They are very generous with the portion sizes, especially with the 4 scoop sampler. read more

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream - 4 Scoop Sampler - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Alhambra, California

Perhaps the best homemade ice cream in California. After looking at their menu options while standing in line - literally everything sounded amazing. We opted with the 4 scoop sampler which came out to just $8 - what a steal! My bf and I shared so I chose 2 flavors (the orange dream cream and the graham central station ) and he chose 2 (blueberry cobbler and the mint made w/oreo). I fell in love with the graham central station flavor - almost every bite had a bit of graham cracker in it - and it wasn't too sweet at all. The orange dream cream reminded me of Jamba's orange dream which is my favorite as well. Definitely will be going back. read more

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The lines are long but definitely move quick I was strongly considering leaving but I stuck it out 15 min was the the wait which wrapped to the pathway to handels So many flavors I had the blueberry cheesecake and Oreo cheesecake ice cream cone You can pick 2 flavors for your small cone ....which is anything but small Glad we have one here instead of driving to Pasadena read more

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Finally they open a Handel's Homemade Ice cream parlor in the city of Alhambra. Handel's is a very popular ice-cream parlor. Their ice-cream is incredible good and buttery and their flavors are very impressive and made in the store. My wife and I love the ice-cream from Handel's it's the ice-cream is the best. The staff at Handel's are very friendly and knowledgeable about Handel's ice-cream. read more

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Handel's Homemade Ice Cream opened in Alhambra, inside the Kohl's plaza. There are many different flavors to choose from; my kids chose the Monster Shake and a variety of ice cream choices. Even on a chilly night, there were a lot of people waiting in line to buy ice cream. We don't need to go to Pasadena to have Handel's Homemade Ice Cream, which is a great addition to Alhambra. we'll surely be back for more ice cream next time. read more

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Walked over to Handel's to try their ice cream, there was not much line upon arrival. I order a medium dish since I wanted to try two flavors, I had strawberry and chocolate brownie I believe on a waffle cone. It was delicious! Overall great and quick service. The place has a bench or two to sit down and enjoy your ice cream. read more

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Alhambra, California

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Even though this is a chain they have so many different flavors of ice cream that are great. They have sundaes, cones, pints, and other options to satisfy whatever craving you have. The staff is friendly and can give suggestions if you need any. read more

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Alhambra, California

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A nice addition to this area of Alhambra. I pass this location daily and now it will be both a blessing and a curse (not in the literal sense) that it's so close to home. Grand Opening was a couple of days ago. Handels offers classic flavors of ice cream at prices that won't break your budget. 20+ flavors are offered, along with various toppings and sundaes. The line moves fast employees are always pretty cheery and enthusiastic. This is the way it should be when serving ice cream. Order at the window and take it to go or grab a seat in the courtyard. This location has the most seating I've seen...it also shares space with Starbucks, Jamba, Subway etc so maybe that's why. Their ice cream is nice and creamy, but not heavy. Flavors are fresh and fun, but not overwhelmingly sweet. I usually go for a coffee-based scoop or two but I went for a pineapple sherbet to try it out. I don't believe they offer samples, which is understandable. Welcome to Alhambra, Handels! read more

Yummy ice cream! Small is huge fyi. Service was slow when I went. I hope they can speed up the line read more

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream - Vanilla, taro, blueberry cheesecake, green tea. Both are size small. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Alhambra, California

The people working here are very cute, nice, and young. I thought the long line went pretty fast on a week night, very good creamy flavors. But it does make you have to pay more than Fosselman's down the street. But I guess everything is more pricey in La in 2026. read more

The four scoop sampler is the best way to try multiple flavors. The staff members are all so friendly and efficient. The lines can look long but they move quickly. They help each other speed things up by stepping in to process payment while the other person is scooping. All the ice cream flavors I've tried have been delicious. Also, there's just something about their blue plastic spoon that feels weighted and perfect for eating ice cream. read more

So excited this business space in this little shopping mall is finally filled with an operating business! Even more excited that it is ice cream, that we love and that it's very close to home! though it's a chilly night, we still came as we saw that they are now open. I'm guessing that this summer, this area will be very busy. Organized and good customer service. No street parking, but they have a parking lot in the back. read more

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream - Oreo something... - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Alhambra, California

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Handel's is such a great addition to the Alhambra community. My favorite flavors are mint with Oreo & Graham central station. For a small cone and a small cup with 2 scoops, came out to $13 and some change. Not a bad place to get a sweet treat! read more

Drove by here yesterday and was excited that we have one nearby! So of course I had to stop by! I had the medium waffle cone with mocha almond fudge ripple and it was so yummy! hubby got the waffle bowl with banana cream pie and strawberry cheesecake. He also got a pint of the horchata and banana cream pie to share with the fam and pups read more

Came to Handel's grand opening weekend. They had free face painting and Bluey was there. My kids enjoyed the Cookie Dough Oreo icecream and I had the Chocoholic Chunk icecream. I was happy to see that they offered Malt shakes so I'll definitely be back for that. Outdoor seating only. read more