This place is amazing ice cream is off the charts so delicious and I might add try out the root beer floats. They are amazing. read more

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream - Best ice cream spot in Palmdale ca - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Palmdale, California

I honestly don't see what the hype is about. We always see a big line whenever we pass by, so we finally decided to give this place a try. My husband had actually brought me some a while back and I remember thinking it was just okay, but we figured we'd give it another chance in case the first time was just a miss. This time I got the rocky road and unfortunately, it was probably one of the worst rocky roads I've had. I'm usually not even that picky with ice cream, but there were waaay too many peanuts. It felt like I was eating mostly peanuts with some ice cream mixed in lol. There were barely any marshmallows and the chocolate flavor wasn't as rich as I was expecting. My husband got the strawberry cheesecake. It was good for the first few bites, but after a while it became overly sweet for him. Overall, it was pretty mid for us, especially compared to other ice cream places we've tried. After giving it another chance, I still don't really get the hype or the long lines. You're better off going to Cold Stones. read more

Extremely disappointed with the customer service tonight. I went to Handel's in Palmdale around 8:45 PM tonight. When I got in line, there were THREE people in front of me. While I was waiting, that group somehow turned into 4 people, then 6, then 8, and eventually 16 PEOPLE. Meanwhile, the line behind me continued growing and growing. I had already been standing there for about 30 minutes when I finally spoke to the employee at the window. I politely explained what was happening and pointed out that the group in front of me had gone from 3 people to 16 and that the line had basically doubled. She told me she would speak with the manager and take care of it. The employee alerted the manager but the manager DID NOT address the issue. I am very disappointed in the customer service since MANY customers were waiting patiently in line while this group continued to cut the line and grow in NUMBERS. I continued waiting, and about 45 MINUTES after getting in line, I finally made it to the window to order. What made the situation even more frustrating was seeing the SAME employee I had spoken to still working, along with the manager, and realizing that absolutely nothing had been done about the situation. When I finally said something to the people in front of me, they told me I could just cut in line. But why should I have to put myself in that position after already waiting patiently for 45 minutes? I shouldn't have to argue with another customer because management wouldn't address an obvious line issue. I completely understand that large groups want to order together, but there is a huge difference between a group of 3 people waiting in line and 16 people gradually joining that group while everyone behind them waits. That's extremely inconsiderate to the customers who were already there. What really bothered me was that I brought the issue directly to an employee and was told it would be handled. Instead, nothing happened. The manager was there, the employee was there, they knew exactly what was going on, and the customers who had been patiently waiting were basically left to deal with it themselves. The wait was frustrating, but the lack of customer service and management was the bigger issue. If a customer brings a legitimate concern to you, at least acknowledge it and actually do something about it. I left feeling extremely frustrated and disappointed. Definitely not the kind of customer service I expect when spending my money somewhere. read more

Ice cream is ok, service is horrible, I get it first day taking orders, kid should have support, they should prioritize people that are actually in person rather than online orders read more

My wife and kids love Handel's, so I know how good it is. I wasn't planning on getting anything this time for dietary reasons, but watching people walk out with cones while their cars charged was too much. I gave in. Peer pressure won. I had trouble deciding between three or four flavors but ended up with the Hurricane, fully loaded. Rich, creamy, and excellent. Every bite reminded me why people keep coming back. Yes, the prices are on the higher side, but the quality and flavor make it worth it. The place had great energy, the staff was moving quickly, and everyone seemed happy to be there. In the end, I left glad I gave in. Handel's is one of those spots where "just looking" turns into a scoop in your hand. Rating: 5 Stars read more

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Tried this place for the first time and I must say it was delicious. Got the strawberry cheesecake waffle cone dipped it was so good. Can't wait to try other flavors got a small cone and believe me it was a lot of ice cream. read more

On the way home from Hollywood, my friends were wanting dessert. I am not an ice cream lover. It doesn't love me, lol. They chose what they wanted, and I figured I would just try a bite of theirs. There was a line, but it moved quickly. I was able to try both of their treats, and they were definitely tasty. If I was a fan of ice cream, this is where I would go. 6/9/25 read more

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Everyone here was so kind and did such an awesome job that I had to reach out and say something. This was my first time at this establishment, and I had a whole boatload of questions. All my questions were answered and we had a wonderful time. If one employee or associate, didn't know the answer they called one of their colleagues over to find out what the answer was and so on and so forth with good banter, a pleasant conversation, all my questions or answered And I couldn't help but go back for seconds. Everything was nice and clean both inside and out. There were sticky messes to get stuck as you would expect with melted ice cream. Audry, Doug, Emily, Jack. I wanted to thank you each by name. read more

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream - This Flavor is not for the faint of heart. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Palmdale, California

It's amazing there is almost always a line whenever I visit so it must be good. And yes it's good. The line goes through very quickly and the choices are overwhelming but it's a good thing for ice cream. Everything is through the outside window. Even small size is substantial and the only reason for me to upsize to medium is to have 2 flavors instead of 1. The girl who helped me is friendly and had a great smile. The ice cream tastes great. I wouldn't say it's the best ice cream I've had but it's good enough to be called good. If you happen to be in the area it's a no brainer but I wouldn't driving a long distance to come here. read more

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My husband never had Handel's so after a day of Costco and other shopping, this was the perfect treat! The ice cream is so delicious. So many great flavors but the best part was the service, we loved Josiah! He is the best! He's the sweetest! Made our night! read more

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I've seen posts on social media about this ice cream place, and there is usually a line outside. I had to check it out. I came on a day where there was a short line. maybe 6 people in front of me. It's still took 25 minutes. Sunday, 1 pm, they have 6 service windows , but only two cashiers on windows,, One filling Door Dash orders. Understandably, they don't give samples. Too many flavors for that and indecisive customers. I decided on the four sampler for 7.99. This is standard ice cream, I think the hype is behind the varieties, milkshakes, scoops, cones, bowls and a 100 flavors. And now that Rite Aid is closed and the competitors are higher priced. I kinda get it. I probably will not return. Chocolate chip and coffee chip barely had chocolate chips. The chocoholic chocolate was loaded with chips. I can buy Thrifty ice cream in the store and check out faster. This did not taste homemade to me. I gave three stars because. Good ice cream. I don't think I've had bad ice cream. Overall, the flavor and scoops were basic to me. See my pics. read more

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OVERRATED!!!! This location is a pigsty! Filthy, sticky ice cream and trash all over the concrete. Flys on the counter, and concrete eating the sticky ice cream off the ground. Pictures attached ! Pathetic customer service and lackluster support! Rude, simply miserable employees who clearly do not enjoy working here. 100% A REFLECTION ON LEADERSHIP. This place is filthy!!! Why?? There's no trash cans out front. No where to deposit your trash. You have to walk in front of BevMo to find a trash can. This business cares about two thing and two things ONLY. TAKING YOUR MONEY AND MAKING THE MOST PROFIT POSSIBLE. NEXT ISSUE, Samples ??? Samples ???? HAVE YOU LOST YOUR MIND???? What Samples? Non existent, not a chance!!! This business WILL NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES provide one single drop of an ice cream sample. Mind you I spent over $60.00 for my entire family to enjoy a simple ice cream experience. A nice idea for a family visit on a warm day turned it a DISASTER COMING HERE. Our income will be spent, where we are appreciated and that is certainly not the location. I've enjoyed Handles Ice cream for years at several other locations and this one is lacking a heavy dose of employee training in manners and customer service! If you do not like your job JUST QUIT! The luster of this location will wear off soon as employees are driving customers away. Krispy Kream's went out of business for the exact same reason. You never have to worry about your competition because their customer support starts where yours leaves off ! read more

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They have an option for everyone! They also have non diary flavors. The service was great. There wasn't a place to sit and enjoy the ice cream but if you're taking it to go or eat in your car that fine. read more

The best ice cream I've had in Palmdale. I've been wanting to try handels for a long long time and finally I had the chance. The variety of the menu was amazing. SO many options to choose from as far as flavors and sundaes and everything The guy working was so friendly and helpful to me considering it was my first time. I opted with the sampler that way you can try different ones. The lines are long but they go by quick and I'll definitely be back because my ice cream was fantastic New York cheesecake and the cotton candy were my absolute favorite. Coffee heath was ok and so was the brownie dough read more

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A location with over 100 flavors but won't offer samples expects me to order and just like it. They won't take it back if it's too sweet or just not good. read more

Worker named "Kolbe" very demanding no consideration and manners for customers I am unsatisfied with customer service.

We love the multiple flavor options and add-ins. Great price so the whole family can get a sweet treat at a great cost! Highly recommend My fav is the cheesecake with the bites inside and the kids love the cookie monster flavor (blue with Oreo pieces) read more

Love Handel's Ice Cream! Everything always tastes so fresh and delicious! I just wish they had a kid size scoop!

Best. Ice cream. Ever. I discovered Handel's in San Diego years ago, when Palmdale got one I was so excited!

I got the banana cream pie ice cream and it was so creamy. I enjoyed having the wafers in the ice cream it was a nice surprise. We waited a bit to place our order but it was worth it. They have a huge menu of ice cream flavors to pick from. They don't have any outdoor sitting. read more

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream - Banana cream pie ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Palmdale, California

We love going to Handel's! I order ahead because the line gets way too packed. Only critique is I wish that the small (since it comes with multiple scoops) could be separate flavors, since the medium is too big. Also I miss a lot of the featured flavors/they don't always have all the flavors that are on the website! read more

A Sweet Spot for Delicious Ice Cream and Unforgettable Memories We stumbled upon Handel's Homemade Ice Cream by chance while stopping at the Tesla charging station nearby, and it's become a beloved spot for our family. The kids absolutely love it! The ice cream is always soft, fresh, and bursting with flavor. Each order is made when you arrive, which makes it feel extra special. The portions here are generous--so big that you might not even finish your order in one go! It's perfect for sharing with someone or taking home for a later treat. The staff is incredibly friendly, and the place is spotlessly clean--both inside and out. Although you can't go inside the building where the workers prepare the ice cream, the setup is charming. You can see all the fridges with flavors through the windows, and orders are taken and handed out from service windows, almost like being at a theme park. There's plenty of parking available, which is super convenient, but keep in mind that the area can be a bit dark at night. Adding more lighting would make it feel safer and more inviting for evening visitors. One small downside is the lack of a designated seating area where families can safely sit and enjoy their ice cream. It would be wonderful if the area had accommodations for people to relax and savor their treats. As a bonus, there's a BevMo next door for anyone wanting to grab a quick drink to take home afterward. This place will forever hold a special place in my heart because it's where my fiancé proposed--over ice cream! He was so nervous but still bent the knee, making a sweet moment even sweeter. If you're looking for delicious ice cream with great service, Handel's is a must-visit. Not only is the ice cream incredible (and in huge portions!), but it also might just become the backdrop for one of your life's most cherished memories, as it did for me. read more

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This spot has a ton of flavors to choose from, but for some reason they don't even offer 1 free sample. Cashier had no suggestions. I was less inclined to venture beyond the basics, so I ordered a small chocolate waffle cone. It was very cold and fresh, but the flavor wasn't bold. Waffle cone was good, but not made in house. The portion was sufficient for a $6.50 small cone. Happy I tried Handel's and the experience was adequate. read more

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream - Small Chocolate Waffle Cone - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Palmdale, California

Great ice cream with delicious flavors. The staff is very friendly and helpful when we ask for recommendations.

This brownie sundae was a HIT. Everything on it was so good. We had peanuts, walnuts, and double cherries added to this and me and my husband finished it in less than 5 mins it was so darn good. read more

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream - Brownie Sundae - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Palmdale, California

DEFINITELY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE!! The ice cream is so soft and rich! The staff was really nice and helpful

Deeeelicious !! Best chocolate shake I've ever had in my life, and I'm 70 years old. These folks use high quality ice cream in all their treats. Do yourself a favor, check out this place ! Great menu, it's big, and lists so many great flavors. Don't settle for anything else. Come here, you'll never go elsewhere. read more

I walked up and the employee walked away randomly. Then after a minute they took the card reader, wtf? I waited in line so idk what the problem was, it left me a little embarrassed though. The ice cream is good if you don't hit the lottery of bad service. read more

Ice cream is always good. But they stopped giving out samples. Very cheap of the owner to stop doing so. How can you have that many flavors and no samples. Terrible business model. I won't be buying here anymore. Seems too greedy of the owner. Came here and got a flavor I didn't like and had to buy another ice cream scoop. An extra 6 bucks. The manager on duty didn't even offer to comp it. Buncha cheap skates. Wack read more

Best place in the AV for ice cream!!! I'm not exaggerating. It's just quality fresh ice cream in a variety of flavors. There's nowhere to sit here so please know it's more of a "to-go" vibe and you're standing outside waiting in line (well worth it btw). My favorite so far is the cookies and cream. read more

They never fill your icecream all the way up which is super annoying lol. Overall nice workers though and always friendly environment but again... for paying 8-10 bucks for a small to medium cup of icecream... FILL UP MY CUP!!! read more

They have so many delicious flavors--I've loved every one I've tried, but I keep going back to Monkey Business--banana ice cream with caramel and chunks of brownies. LOVE. I have tried doing a sundae, but the ice cream alone is so good that the toppings really aren't missed. If you don't get stuck on one flavor like me, it could be a new flavor experience every time you go! read more

LOVE Handel's!!! Perfect place to come this summer with the family. Your service, staff and flavors are top-notch. read more

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream - LOVE Handel's!!! Their service, staff and flavors are top notch. Perfect place to get ice cream this summer - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Palmdale, California

Let me first start off by saying their ice creams taste fresh. Now the bad side with all their flavors, if you don't like a flavor, you are stuck with it. So basically they want their customers to try flavors but if the customers don't like it then the customers are screwed and the customers have to pay for another ice cream flavor that hopefully they like... how do you run a business and make sure that your customers are happy. The service is not good read more

Some of the Best ice cream ever!!! Banana cream pie of banana cream foster, Graham Central station is a delightful treat. I keep trying flavors, will definitely come here for my ice cream fix when ever I'm in town. The line is long but the wait isn't bad. Try a flavor, if you don't like it try another one, they're pretty much all DELICIOUS lol, you'll too shall see. read more

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream - Banana cream foster, and some graham central station under the whipped cream. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Palmdale, California

Waited in line for 15 minutes. There wasn't even a line. Two people in front of me and like three employees inside that I could see. Ridiculous read more

Wow. Had a great time with family. Longer lines were to be expected. Yet it moved super quick. We definitely enjoyed all the choices available. Great and fast service. Well worth the cost. Pricing isn't anything more than other ice cream spots. read more

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

Hand crafted ice cream in the AV? What in the miracle? They definitely live up to their name. Husband and I had them 3 times already and still plan to come back. So far we've tried the following flavors: Vanilla Strawberry Spouse Like a House Monkey Business Banana Cream Pie Pumpkin Cheesecake Horchata The flavors are all really good. I was sus bc I don't normally like caramels or ice cream with overly mixed things in it, but Handel's does it right. Spouse Like a House in particular is a beautifully malted vanilla with chocolate pb pretzels in it laced with a little bit of caramel and although it sounds like it would be unbearably sweet, it wasn't. If you like banana like us, the banana ice creams are AMAZING and a must. It's real banana not that nasty artificial sweet tart banana stuff. Horchata was very creamy and cinnamony. Delicious! Pumpkin was off for me as it was a bit tart and didn't taste like pumpkin, but hubby loved it and said the opposite. It reminded him of Halloween, lol. The vanilla and strawberry were ok though as they were not as creamy, but the flavor is there. They supposedly make the ice creams daily so maybe it was just slightly less creamy batch. They offer a lot of different choices and you get what you pay for. A small is already like almost 2 cups of ice cream and I can't imagine what a large would be - a pint and a half maybe?! I highly recommend getting the 4 scoop sampler though so you can try as many flavors as you want. Get a waffle cone on the side too and their brownie bits are super yummy! Service is great. The team was super nice and smiley and they were fairly quick. My only thing is I would prefer if they wore gloves when scooping and take them off if running the registers too. Ambiance - The storefront is just a window for us patrons and a line that wraps around the corner. You can see the team working and scooping. Located next to BevMo so get litty with your drinks and ice cream. read more

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This is the BEST ice cream ever!!!! You can't miss if your taste buds crave a tasty dessert.

Some of the best ice cream I've had. It has lots of options.You're able to make lots of creations.Also there are very nice people that work there.10/10 would come back read more