Handel's NEVER disappoints!! Their ice cream is some of the best in town and I seriously love them. My fave flavor is the Graham Central Station and get it every time I go. The service at this location has also been amazing and I've never had any complaints. They usually move pretty swiftly so even when the line is super loooong!! If you're on the search for good ice cream, do yourself a favor and stop at a Handel's location !! read more

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream - Menu - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

Handel's cream is downright delicious! We stopped yesterday for cones. I learned that the ice cream is made fresh on site. Handel's is an Ohio based franchise that was started by Alice Handel in 1945. The local location is limited to a walk-up window near Greyhound Pass in Carmel. We had a choice of over 50 flavors, including sherbet and vegan options. Service is friendly and quick. I selected a small cone with coffee chocolate chip ice cream. The small cones are quite large. There must have been a quarter pound of chocolate chips in my ice cream! It was delicious - not too sweet. My husband had the strawberry cheesecake crunch small cone. He loved the crunch and thought the ice cream tasted very fresh. I appreciated that the paper wrapper on the cone was not glued to the cone. I love my cone. We ate our cone at clean outdoor benches that are on the north side of their shop. Parking is close and the shop was not busy during our afternoon visit. read more

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Handel's Ice Cream was something my wife had told me to do, especially since we are firmly rooted in the Midwest now. Having grown up in Columbus, OH she had this ice cream often and loved it. I thought it was like any other ice cream shop, but I have to say that the Graham Central station was one of the best ice creams I've ever had. We went to the east Carmel location, which has walk-up windows to place your order. It's in a shopping complex with plenty of parking. I got a small size in a cake cone. The small cost $4.50 before tax. Wasn't small at all, so I'd recommend this and it would be plenty imo. Handel's- worth a venture. I wished they would have one in North Indy or west side. read more

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Handel's has so many flavors that I always have trouble making a decision. But today it was easy, because my absolute favorite is one of the featured September flavors. S'mores is a September flavor every year, and I always look forward to it. Graham cracker base, chocolate and marshmallows, the perfect combination. Other favorites of mine include Graham Central Station, Buckeye, Cake Batter, Chocolate Marshmallow, Frosted Animal Cookie, and many more. Service is always friendly, the employees are super helpful and pleasant. Plenty of parking available. read more

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream - S'mores - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

Double yum. This is really great ice cream! Handel's has a big following for a reason. It's really good. This is the 2nd time I've been here and I'm pretty sure I'll go a 3rd time before I leave town. There's always a line, but it moves fast. It's a walk-up counter. No inside or outside seating. People eat in their cars (No way. Not in mine) or stand around outside. The sidewalks are covered though. Nice because last time I was here it was raining. read more

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

I recently placed an order for dinner via DoorDash and was offered the "Double Dash" option to add an additional purchase from another restaurant to my order. I ordered 2 pints of ice cream from Handel's. My husband ate his entire pint of Mint Chocolate Chip in a single sitting! I, on the other hand, hadn't even touched my pint when on the very next day he decided that he'd like to stop by to purchase some more from this location. As we pulled into the parking lot, I pulled up their website to view the available flavors. He is a loyalist, but I like to try any and every flavor the piques my interest. He exited the vehicle and, lucky for him, the line was not wrapped around the side of the building like it usually is. I saw that they had Caramel Latte in their line-up and sent my selection to him via text. Moments later he called. They didn't have it. I'd initially gone on the site in search of the sherbet flavors, so I opted for a scoop of Red Raspberry and one of Orange. It was sooo sweet. Like, too too sweet. I was disappointed that they didn't have a flavor that was being advertised on their website and even more so when I tasted the sherbet. I didn't even finish it. I was expecting light and fruity, and they really did not deliver. read more

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream - Red Raspberry and Orange sherbet - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

My favorite ice cream forever & always. My fam always makes a special trip to Handel's when we are in the general vicinity of one. The have tons of flavors to choose from. I will never not get graham central station. If you know, you know. It's the best! Their ice cream style is similar to Ben and Jerry's, with huge chunks of mix ins, plenty of swirls running throughout super flavorful ice cream bases. Handel's does it right and is 10x better than Ben and Jerry's could ever be. We went on a Friday night and the line was long but the ice cream made the 20 min wait so worth it. Service was super helpful (letting us sample flavors) and giving each dish its individual attention. read more

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Can't beat the ice cream at handles on a hot summer day. They have an outstanding selection of ice cream to choose from. You will leave with a big smile on your face. read more

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Great price for the quantity! I got the sampler! Got the blue moon, orange dream cream, strawberry, and pineapple sorbet! There was a line, but it moved fast! Quick service! Good ice cream! read more

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We've been going to this location and it's hardly ever disappointed us. It really all depends on the day, but the line can get long, but also can go by very fast anyways. There are so many different options to choose from and there's no way there isn't a flavor you wouldn't love. Their serving portions are very generous and are 100% worth it for the price. I personally always get the Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownie, which is absolutely delicious. Handel's is now our favorite ice cream place! (No indoor seating but plenty of outdoor tables.) read more

The long line went pretty fast. There was lots of choices for ice cream lovers. Plenty of benches to sit and enjoy your selection. The only non dairy option that was not sherbert was not that great, but thankful for the option as most ice cream places do not have anything but sherbert for non dairy people. This location was in a nice neighborhood and since it was a nice day we enjoyed our time. read more

Over rated normal average ice cream that's over priced. Nothing screams premium from the flavor options and the taste of the ice cream is not rich enough just creamy. Butter fat must be on the lower side, hope the shops makes it after a few years. read more

Today is the anniversary of the last time I visited this location. My family was in town so I treated them to a birthday celebration. We loved our selections. One person is familiar with Handels and ordered too much in my mind. Coupons in the mail are helping. I wish they had shaded seating while I enjoyed my refreshing ice cream cone. read more

Great variety and the service is always terrific! If you're in the mood for homemade ice cream than this is your spot! read more

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream - Cherry cordial ice cream in waffle bowl w/ whip cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

Simply some of the best ice cream we have had in a long time , went out to Carmel to try the new raising canes and wanted a sweet treat on a hot summer day , we chose Handel's because it was close to our destination and we were not disappointed . First to start off the have an extensive menu with every flavor of ice cream you can think of . The service is amazing they saw my kiddos and offered them free samples do they could get the exact ice cream they wanted . We ended up going with the key lime pie which was amazing had graham crackers stuffed inside just like you were taking a bite of yummy pie , next we ended off with birthday cake and my little guys got the orange sherbet that the enjoyed .. MUST STOP SHOP IF YOU WANTE ICE CREAM IN THE CARMEL AREA read more

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Ice cream on a rainy day! The line at the outlet did not care about the rain and after standing in rain for about 15 min, reached the counter. Ordered my all time favorite strawberry cheesecake icecream and another guest ordered chocoholic chunk. Both flavors were upto expectations but the quality of icecream matched s homemade quality. read more

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream - Strawberry cheesecake - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

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Summers here and the longest lines await you even at closing time that's 10pm. My review before and after has nothing changed except adding to use the call ahead feature and order your ice creams/hurricanes 15-20 mins ahead and utilize the pick up ONLY window. I waited in line for ice cream before closing for about 40 mins when the pick up only window was just empty and not used at all. Definitely a good feature even if you would like to grab your packet and sit on one of the benches to eat at the store itself! read more

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream - Strawberry Chunks Sundae - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

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The ice cream is not good. Everything is so plain and too expensive. It's a waste of time and money. Find somewhere better.

Alice Handel began making her delicious recipe for homemade ice cream in 1945. Generation after generation, they continue the same tradition of making each batch fresh daily in store to this day. You can find a hundred different flavors to packed in a sugar cone, cake cone, waffle cone (dipped in chocolate), or a waffle bowl. 5 different toppings are offered of carmel, strawberry, marshmallow, and hot fudge topped with whipped cream, then topped with a cherry. Today, I ordered the Hot Fudge Brownie Sundae in a cup. I chose the salted carmel ice cream with chunks of chocolate and carmel. It was piled high with ice cream and topped off with tons of whipped cream and finally nuts and a cherry. Sigi ordered two scoops, one of pistachio, and the other was salted caramel topped with whipped cream in a bowl. Jeanie ordered 2 scoops of chocolate piled high in a cone. I made a mess of my white blouse, but it was delicious. Sigi liked hers as well, and Jeanie too, but she couldn't keep up with the melting ice cream cone, being we were sitting outdoors in the 90° heat. We arrived just before a group appeared behind us. Be prepared to stand while you wait to place your order. There are benches close by on the side of the building to sit on afterward. I love their ice cream. The server was friendly and very efficient and handled the rush timely and alone. Stop in and grab a scoop. read more

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream - Hot Fudge Brownie Sundae with salted Carmel ice cream, whipped cream, and cherry. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

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Handel's ice cream is waaaaay too good considering it is a nationwide chain! How do they maintain such excellent consistency everywhere? I have no problems with the ice cream itself. My strawberry cheesecake hurricane with added reeses pieces was great and at 5 bucks for a "small" is better than DQ, but I hate how, at this location, it is walk-up only! Who wants to sit in their car, shoveling quickly melting ice cream in their mouth like a loser? I'm sure I'm not the only person who wants to have their sweet treat sitting down inside the actual ice cream store. I also feel bad for the workers who have to keep walking back and forth each time someone wants one sample. It makes the sample trying experience not even worth it. There has to be a better way. Ice cream should be an indulgence that should be an experience itself - but here, getting ice cream makes me feel shameful and depressed. read more

Sadly I would say compared to Sweet cow, this place is pretty low on my list of ice cream places. Sweet cow prices are a lot more reasonable + the flavor were just better at least for my taste. read more

We tried this place on a chilly day but it was so good! The service was fast. The ice cream flavors are more unique and very good! I got the chocolate peanut butter brownie and it was so good! I would definitely go back read more

I love the creamy taste of Handel's ice-cream. My favorite is vanilla ice-cream and sometimes butter pecan. However, there is too much nuts in butter pecan. My family goes to the carmel location every weekend in the summer and less frequent in cold days. read more

If you are craving something sweet and frozen, Handle's is always a great option with multiple locations around the city! Lines can typically get pretty long during the summer, but we were met with a short wait midweek and fast service. I typically have an amazing experience, but last night was met with an overflowing and messy milkshake that had ice cream dripping down the sides of the cup. It's awesome to know you're getting your money's worth, but I would rather not deal with sticky hands and was surprised they wouldn't clean the mess up before serving it (hence the lower stars given for this location/specific experience). If you're looking for ice cream recommendations, my favorite flavor is their chocoholic chunk. It offers a very rich dark chocolate base that I can't get enough of. I also can recommend the coffee chocolate chip and the oree-dough. I've never been disappointed with any flavor I've tried. read more

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream - Chocoholic chunk & coffee chocolate chip in a Dish of Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

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As we pulled up to the Handel's Icecream store, there was plenty of parking along with parking for people with disabilities. I knew exactly what I wanted until I made it to the order window and observed all of the wonderful flavors to choose from. It was so much fun thinking about what to order! Once we placed the order for the ice cream, it was a short wait! There is nothing better that ice cold icecream on a hot day! Yum! Well done Handel's Icecream, you earned your 5 star review! Highly recommended!! read more

The manager needs to take a few courses in customer service. I specifically asked before placing an order if I could just get 2 scoops... each a different flavor in a waffle cone. He said "absolutely" only to later tell me he would have to charge me for 3 and a half scoops because that was their smallest size. I guess his mind was blown that someone did not want 3.5 scoops of ice cream? He then called ME rude and asked me to leave Hey, dude, the key to customer service is making the customer happy... it's definitely not making sure you can squeeze every cent out of every person who stands in the hot sun for entirely too long to end up being treated poorly because they just dont want 3.5 scoops. LOL read more

I haven't stopped by here for over 10 years (even though I drive by all the time and it's jammed packed with a line). Spur of the moment I decided to stop by on a hot summer day and give it a go again... what have I been missing?!? I always love the walk up windows in the summer time. There's basically always a line, but it moves fast. I tried the pistachio which was yummy, but went with a chocolate chunk classic flavor. O my gosh. When I say this ice cream is creamy... it so silky and smooth. The chocolate chunks were definitely chunks and a perfect pairing. I got my sister a turtle flavor and she was also in heaven. Handles is the best!! read more

The staff are great, great attitudes even with long, trailing lines, and get your treats out to you fast and with a smile. My partner, my daughter and I got the sampler which is 4 ice cream scoops in different flavors. We tried blueberry cobbler, pineapple upside down cake, coconut cream pie, and banana cream pie. They were all delicious and the price was very fair at five dollars and some change. Perfect amount of ice cream for us to share! I was a bit surprised by how small the scoops are, at least in the sampler the scoops look like they're from a cookie dough scooper, but we were satisfied regardless, but it is something to make note of. I wish they had more seating and more shaded areas. We wanted to sit outside and enjoy but all available benches were taken and shade was in short supply. read more

I legit crave the Graham Central Station. The crispy bits of graham cracker and chocolate with the creamy ice cream is divine! I appreciate that all the workers were wearing masks. They have 6ft squares marked off and signs for ppl. I think the customers were not all abiding social distancing... but the business did what it could. They are serving cones with cups right now, and the ice cream is still delicious as ever. read more

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream - Social distancing sign is cute! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

Ice cream is amazing but they have the worst systems I've ever seen. Over 40 minutes waiting in line because they have people take your order, walk to a cash register, come back with your total, take your card, then they go scoop your flavors and bring them back 1 by 1. Unbearably long wait anytime the weather is even kind of nice outside read more

Wasn't overly impressed. I can't understand why a person would have an ice cream store that you can only order at a window instead of coming inside...in a state that has freezing weather!! Makes sense for Florida but not Indiana. Ordered 2 scoops in a bowl- came out in a cone- reminded was supposed to be in a bowl and the girl just got a small bowl and dumped the cone out in it..mixing the 2 flavors together so it was one big glob mess in a little bowl... (regret having tipped her with that behavior!) Prices are average. Not sure would come back when visiting the area. read more

Update! Holy ponytails! I must have had a one-off experience last time, because the ice cream I had this time was totally loaded with cookie dough. This time, I went with family and we had the cookie dough, oree-dough, and a cookie dough hurricane. Each dish/cup was loaded with the mix-ins and was a very generous scoop!! We did wait for a bit, but it definitely wasn't as slow as last time and there service was friendly and fast. You've won me over! Thank you for the prompt response to my previous not-so-great experience! read more

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream - Oree-dough - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

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Ice cream flavors are hit n miss here. This was a hot day so I went for something refreshing: pineapple and orange sherbet. The first few bites were good then just seemed to have a weird texture: almost gritty? I've had some other good flavors here and they have huge menu; just don't recommend the sherbets. read more

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream - Orange and pineapple sherbet - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

Overall 3 1/2 stars. I stopped by earlier this week with a friend. The service was friendly and quick. The ice cream was on my point. My biggest complaint was the tables outside were dirty. Also there was a nasty garbage smell the entire time we were eating. It was either from the dumpster right near the tables or the trash can. It would be nice if it is the dumpster if the building management company could move it. It takes away from the enjoyment. read more

Amazing icecream.. so many great flavours to choose from.. best icecream place in Indiana. Highly recommend the pistachio flavour here! read more

Really good ice cream and service! It seems like they stay pretty busy, the line was wrapped around the building and we waited about 15-20min to order. They do have order ahead options if you don't want to stand in line. read more

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream - Coffee choc chip ice cream & monster vanilla shake - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

The best ice cream I have ever had. Great service and yummy ice cream. They have tons of flavors and enormous portions.

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream is such a part of Central Indiana history that I tend to forget that it is actually a "chain." Located in 10 states, Handel's is particularly popular in the outer ring of Indy - Carmel, Greenwood, Fishers, and Noblesville. I was trying out the nearby Crafters last night and decided to follow up my free pizza from a Yelp Elite event with a chocolate shake from Handel's. The Handel's located at the opposite end of this strip center. It's not a place I visit often simply because it does tend to be a bit out of the way for me. Handel's is a walk-up business (even when there's not a pandemic). There are some benches around where you can sit and enjoy, but essentially you jump in the loosely organized line and wait for a window to open up. Fortunately, the employees are always super friendly and will actively seek out the next person in line. The line can get lengthy - however, it always goes fairly quickly. Handel's offers year-round and seasonal flavors. There are also flavors specific to each location or geographical area. Handel's offers the Hurricane, think a Blizzard or Concrete Mixer, and offers the usual ice cream options plus sherbets and ices. They also have vegan, fat-free/no sugar added, and low-fat yogurt options. Of course, they also have milkshakes. You can order your milkshake extra thick. They're also really good about packing pints for those who want to take that ice cream home to savor later. My fairly modestly sized chocolate shake was a little over five bucks. It's a little steep, but the shake was delicious and it was a nice balance of thick yet drinkable. I drank it on my way home to Lawrence and still had a bit left even when I arrived home. They have dozens of flavor options. Handel's has been around since 1945 when it was started in Youngstown, Ohio. You can check the website to make sure of flavors before you arrive. Generally, I find the experience here quite pleasant. The line tends to be loosely organized - there's not a ramp right here and the line can occasionally go into the parking lot. That makes it a tad difficult for wheelchair users if people aren't hospitable. That's hit-and-miss in this strip center. I've regularly had issues with parking in an accessible spot only to come out and have someone parked on the blue stripes (which is illegal). I also find with this line that occasionally people are super friendly and occasionally get folks who just have to jump the line. Last night's experience was top-notch. I will admit that I'm also not completely fond of the whole walk-up experience, but Handel's does it well and it manages to work. Employees are always friendly. This was a nice addition to my little splurge of a night. While I'm not sure I'd consider this to be a destination ice cream spot, it's definitely a place I'll always stop when I'm in the area. read more

Great Ice Cream. The line was super long, but went fairly quickly. It's a walk up window and they seem to know how to get the orders and get things made. And most importantly- yum on that ice cream! read more

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

Handel's serves homemade ice cream that can take form in scoops, splits, shakes, and more. They have a long list of conventional flavors as well as some interesting ones. We came here around 8:30pm on a Thursday. The line was wrapped around the building and had regrettably settled close to a reeking dumpster. The line did not move quickly. I checked the time and we did not reach the front for half an hour. We ordered a cake batter milkshake and a single scoop of the buckeye ice cream in a waffle cone. This totaled to about $10. The flavors were good and the proportions were quite large. A single scoop was almost too much for one person. My boyfriend actually dropped his shake right after receiving it and while we were still waiting in front for my order. He lost about half of it and I didn't expect them to make him a new one but idk maybe offer some napkins and a new straw? Anyway, good place but be willing to wait in line. read more

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream - Buckeye single scoop in a waffle cone - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Carmel, Indiana