We went on Saturday and even though the line was out the door, it moved well and gave us time to check out all the flavors (so many good ones!). The staff was super friendly and never made us feel rushed while sampling, which I really appreciated. Great service and even better ice cream. We'll definitely be back! read more

Favorite ice cream spot ever. I always get Graham Central Station but honestly ever flavor is so good. Get a sampler if you can't decide what you want! I like that this one has a dining room area because other locations are just walk up and go. read more

Handel's never disappoints. They have a lot of options on the menu, I have had most of their flavors and love them all. It's the freshest and creamiest ice cream I've had, smooth, buttery, and high quality. Portions are a good size and the price is reasonable. The service is always great, minimal wait time in line. It's definitely worth stopping by if you're craving good ice cream. read more

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What a find! From the moment we walked in and noticed the numerous ice cream freezers, I just knew this place was serious about their business. The menu is extensive. The cone types are as well. It took us some time to make a selection. The server, who was polite and professional, was scooping our cones. The portions are more then generous! The price, surprisingly, is reasonable. The true test however, is the tasting! They knock it out of the park. The This place is my new favorite find. The dining area is simple. Pleasant music, practical group table and stools. I was thrilled to have found Handels in Temecula. Looking forward to taking our out of town family to visit in the coming months!! read more

We love coming here as a family for a nice treat as there is a flavor of ice cream for everyone to enjoy. I appreciate the variety and selection. They also offer samples to taste in case you cant make up your mind on which flavor to choose. Cookie monster, birthday cake, and strawberry cheesecake are faves for my kids. For those with dairy sensitivity, they also offer icees and/or slush. The mango slush is delicious and so refreshing! Handels is very popular especially during warm weather days in our area. read more

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream Temecula - Small scoops of Birthday Cake ice cream and Mango (non dairy) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Temecula, California

Handel's is a retro-American style ice cream joint with locations all across the continental US. I understand its' popularity after trying it once; their ice creams are rich, creamy without excessive air, and their flavor line-up features fun, seasonal flavors that keep you coming back all year round. My favorites are: Banana foster (Winter seasonal) Pumpkin pie (Fall seasonal) Vegan strawberry (Fall seasonal?) Graham central station Blueberry cobbler (Winter seasonal?) Vegan mango I highly recommend trying their flavors as samples are complimentary and their courteous, professional staff also always have great recommendations on flavors based on what you're looking for. Handel's Temecula is an awesome ice cream shop. Highly recommend checking it out if you're ever craving homemade ice cream made fresh! read more

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream Temecula - New seasonal flavor - Knot your average dough - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Temecula, California

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I didn't know of this ice cream shop's existence until a school fundraiser was happening. At first I was a little turned off by the crowd thinking service would be slow; however, I was pleasantly surprised by their speedy process. I was in and out of there within a reasonable amount of time. Their flavors are rich, texture creamy, and you get more bang for your buck! A size small is basically the equivalent to a large compared to similar shops. This will definitely be a family favorite for ice cream outings. read more

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Hands down, Handel's Ice Cream is the best ice cream I have ever had and I'm completely obsessed. Every flavor is rich and creamy. Honestly, I can't even enjoy other ice cream anymore, nothing compares! Whether you stick with a classic or try one of their creative flavors, you can't go wrong. If you're an ice cream lover, just be warned: once you try Handel's, there's no going back. read more

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

The line was out the door but it moved really fast. They have so many flavors it was difficult to choose just one. I ended up with the birthday cake and boy was it decadent. Very rich and creamy. It's not a big place, so we took our ice creams home. Some of my party went ahead and got a pint. That's a good idea. Of course I will have to come back again. read more

It was a nice HOT day and so me and my hubby were thinking about having some ICE CREAM! It was my very first time at Hansel's but, my hubby already tried Handel's in SD so he said it is very good so I wanted to see how good this ICE CREAM is... SONG of the DAY to play along to this YELP REVIEW: ICE CREAM by BLACKPINK with SELENA GOMEZ... 4 SCOOP SAMPLER: Butter Pecan was the star of the show! Next runner up Chocolate chunk. 3rd place goes to Salted caramel truffle and Miss Congeniality goes to Strawberry Cheesecake... MILKSHAKE: Hubby said it was ok. He said the one in SD tasted a little better ;) SERVICE: A++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Thank you for the very welcoming and friendly smiles even though it was a busy and hot day! They should all get raises!! Scooping non stop with joy is not easy!! Parking: plenty! Especially if you have a handicap sign you will get the VIP PARKING SPOT!!!! ROCK ON HANDEL'S HOMEMADE ICE CREAM!!! I'll see you again bc it's getting hot in here so I'll be back again ;) Maybe the song of the day should have been HOT IN HERE by NELLY!!! Handel's did not disappoint ;) however, I do miss CREAMISTRY!!!! read more

I love Handel's--it never disappoints. It's a solid go-to spot for any occasion. The pricing is reasonable, and the flavor selection is impressive--there's truly something for everyone. My personal favorite is the Blue Monster; it's the perfect sweet treat to end the day. My family and friends love this place as well. There's plenty of parking in the lot next to Handel's, though it can get pretty busy during peak hours. Luckily, I came at the right time and didn't have to wait. There are a few benches outside if you want to enjoy your ice cream on the spot. read more

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream Temecula - 4 Scoop Sampler with Blue Monster, Coffee Chocolate Chip, and Strawberry - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Temecula, California

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream is a great ice cream parlor, it has great service and the only thing that's a little bit of a drag, is the line. But it's been worth the wait every-time. From Monster Malts to Waffle cones Galore this place has it all. read more

It's always a great stop here. The employees are very friendly and line moves quickly. read more

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Flavors are tasty. Portions are huge! This is what Handel's is known for. 2 large scoops for a small size. Servers are friendly. Wish they had indoor seating, especially on a cold night. There's limited seating outside. I love that they close late. read more

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Best ice cream shop in Temecula. Plenty of great flavors and you are always welcome to a sample.

Handel's has pretty good ice cream but it just doesn't measure up to the hype. They have plenty of flavors, and even some non-dairy options and they do give you a good amount of ice cream even for the smallest size. I'd say the value here is fair at best. This Handel's gets only three stars because they suffer from a case of "over sell, under deliver." The line out the door is completely unjustified and just excessively boosts my expectation only to feel like a let down while I'm eating my ice cream. Maybe I'm old school, but a $2 double scoop of Thrify's ice cream was more rewarding to me. read more

There are always people here but I think the line moves at a good pace. I forgot to take pictures because my partner and I ate our ice cream right away lol Prices are decent and the ice cream is good! Workers are friendly and patient. The place is clean too! read more

Slowest service of all Handels. Temecula public schools must be lacking. Also missing items that other Handels sell. Temecula is the twilight zone in case you have never been... read more

Two employees working a line out the door. Service a little slow. I usually get the same thing, "black cherry,"but it tasted old and freezer burned. read more

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

First timer here! We came to this place due to their late closing time. Once we arrived it made sense why they were still open- they were busy! Yet, the line moved very fast. We were greeted and taken care of in an efficient manner. They have SO many fun ice cream choices. The lady that helped us was enthusiastic about sharing some flavors and was happy to give me a sample of the banana flavored ice creams I was curious about. I ordered a medium (not knowing how HUGE it was). Holy cow! You definitely get your moneys worth! She shared that they make all of their ice cream homemade and some of the banana ice creams they use fresh bananas to make. We ordered 2 mediums and it amounted to $17. We were impressed with the price. The bathrooms were clean. By the time we left there was a line out the door. We definitely will be back! read more

Where are the Ube Lovers at?!?! Omg I cannot believe this ice cream shop exists without me knowing about it!! The foodies at work were talking about this today so I had to see it for myself. Legit Ube ice cream in Temecula.... whuuuuuut!!!?!??! Handel's is located on the outskirt of Promenade Mall. It's kinda tucked away, but know that it's adjacent to Margarita Rd. Upon walking in, it smelled very sweet like vanilla mixed with the cleanliness of Fabuloso lol! Clean is good though!! I got a 2.5 scoop of "Taro" (ube) in a sugar cone. This is the smallest they have. They told me that they could do a 1 scoop but it's the same price as a 2.5 scoop so I went with it. After the first taste, I knew right away that this ice cream was made with high quality ingredients. Vynikajici!! It has a very rich texture and robust taste!! So luscious!! It's very similar to the Taro Gelato from Sweet Orchid in SF, except this one is a wee bit sweeter. The sugar cone had a faintly mild hint of almond extract, which paired really well with the ube ice cream. Definitely coming back here since I really love ube ice cream!! Yummy!! Sure, they have other flavors but... none of the other flavors matter to me lol!!! I highly recommend for ube lovers! read more

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream Temecula - 2.5 Scoop Taro Ice Cream in a sugar cone. Sarap!! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Temecula, California

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Honestly: not great! Me and my friend came in for a sweet treat and were unfortunately met with not great service, everyone seemed to move sluggishly. I was helped by a rude blonde girl who was very abrasive, and my friend was helped by a boy who was very unknowable according to her, she was asking very simple questions and he kept responding with "huh?" I love Handels and I know it was a very busy night but I expected a lot more! read more

We love Handel's! So many yummy flavors. And such great service even when it's really busy. read more

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream Temecula - Raspberry Dreamsicle - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Temecula, California

Delicious ice cream and good service! I got the sampler with watermelon, mango, pineapple, and strawberry. It was nice to be able to mix and match what ever flavors I wanted. I usually get their banana split which is also a favorite of mine. read more

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Customer service is horrible. Little kids running this place. Asked for a fudge dipped bowl, I say I only want one scoop but I'll pay the full price. "Sorry sir we have to give you all the scoops that's policy. Cause people post that we don't make it right on social media" hey check this out I'm posting right now about how dumb that policy is. Wasting food! What a stupid policy! I literally took the additional scoops I didn't want and put them in the trash. If a customer asks for only one scoops then that's all the Customer wants. Who ever owns or manages this place must be some real idiot. read more

Handles ice cream is great, however the small is way too big and they don't have a child's size. I recommend putting a kids size on the menu and also keeping the vegan chocolate on the menu year round. read more

"You can be a cowboy on the moon. Dig to China with a spoon. Talk to Jesus on the phone. Say 'I love you' all day long. And when you're wrong, you should just say so. I learned that from a 3 year old." Eric Church Talking with a 3 year old is almost always an enlightening experience, but if you introduce ice cream to the equation you significantly increase your odds of being on the receiving end of some undeniable wisdom. For example, during this visit to Handel's (this 3 year old's favorite ice cream destination) I was informed, "I'm turning 4 soon, but don't worry. I'll still like you." I mean, how could one even begin to question such logic? Clearly a 3 year old is far more qualified than an adult to understand the complexities of crossing the 4 year old threshold (and thank goodness I was reassured that our relationship will remain in tact once she does. ) I wonder if when this 3 year old told me that "ice cream is my favorite thing in the world" she was expressing appreciation for how ice cream can have the effect of bringing us closer together. I mean, why is it that we are often unwilling to share our traffic lane while driving, but voluntarily offer to share our ice cream with others? This kid just might be onto something here. 3 year olds + = smiles And that's...Henry's Take. #3yearoldwisdom read more

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We haven't been to Handel's in a while. Unfortunately there are no locations too close to home, but when we are near one we have to go. This ice cream is hands down, one of the best out there. I cannot tell you a favorite flavor because whatever they do here, they make them all perfect. Today we got a four scoop sampler for $8. Since they have so many flavors, this is a good way to enjoy your money's worth and taste a variety of the goodness from the ice cream gods. Coconut caramel was perfect with big crunchy portions of coconut doused in caramel. So good. Banana Cream Pie was outstanding, just like eating the real pie, but cold and creamy. The S'mores were awesome, a taste of real graham cracker, with chocolate and pieces of marshmallows. Perfect summer treat. Last but not least, the Taro here is the best Taro Ice Cream you will ever have, in my opinion. This had the most natural tasting taro that I've ever had in an ice cream or frozen yogurt. I'm pretty sure that Mr. Taro would appreciate this dedication to the Taro Legacy. If you are a fan of taro, you definitely need to try it here! Ok, I have to tell you to order online directly from Handel's website. If you already know, Handel's is always crowded. Yes, because it's an excellent product. Knowing about the crowd and the wait, I ordered online and they gave me a 40 to 55 minute timeframe for the order to be ready. I got the confirmation text letting me know that the order was received. Thinking I had time to spare (still 50 minutes), I figured just to wait. Nope, within 10 minutes after the first text, another text let me know that my order was ready. Less than 10 minutes away, I get there and saw a massive line. Peasants! I walked up to the pick-up window and a friendly staff member handed me a bag of my "ready to go" cold goods. My family and I love this ice cream! read more

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream Temecula - 4 scoop pack for $8 - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Temecula, California

Have been to this particular Handel's at least 4 times since we discovered Handel's for the First time in Carlsbad on State Street. No matter what time of day we have it, it's Hands - Down Tastier than any Ice Creams. And So Many Delicious Flavors and Flavors to try the next time we're at a Handel's... read more

WE LOVE HANDELS !! Tonight we decided to go in on a whim craving a sweet little treat and Nathan S. definitely made our night! He was so much fun and we had the best time with him, the whole crew was even dancing around having a good time you can tell the vibes are good here we will be back a billion more times read more

Stopped by Handel's Homemade Ice Cream and it's definitely one of the better ice cream spots around. They have a huge variety of flavors to choose from, so it's fun trying different ones each time you visit. The ice cream tasted really rich and creamy read more

First Timers!!! So many options to choose from. Set up was open, clean, and the smell of all this yummy ice creams is fantastic. Ice cream is creamy and jammed packed with flavor. Staff was so good to us, Like I said it's our first time here and they answered all our questions and had the best suggestions. Can't wait to come back and try a new flavor Love this place! read more

Ice cream heaven. Similar to Baskin Robbins in that there are a ton of different flavors. But unlike the competitor, you cannot see the ice cream so choose based on the name or ask for flavor samples. Flavors are abundant and unique. Serving size is very generous. A medium waffle bowl will net you 5-6 small scoops of 2 different flavors. If you are sharing and want the extra waffle cone, that will be $1. I am partial to Blueberry Cobbler and it has a nice blueberry flavor with bits of crust. I also got the Banana Cream Pie and love this flavor too. Nice touch with the Nilla wafer bits. read more

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Wow there was a grand line outside on Saturday night at 8:30. It went very fast as there were many servers. The staff was very pleasant and helpful with each sample request. My family is a weekly frequent visit to this wonderful ice cream shop! The flavors are decadent & have plentiful of add ins such as pecans & brownie mixed in. Definitely highly recommended & will be back soon. Thanks for the great service & great tasting products! read more

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream Temecula - Cotton candy & monkey business - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Temecula, California

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Good ice cream but I honestly didn't see what all the hype is about. Even if the ice cream is made fresh daily I couldn't say that their product tastes superior to anything else out there. I'm pretty happy with the variety of Baskin & Robbins and the consistency. I guess I had high expectations for the flavor of the Handel's based on reviews but it's good, but not 5 stars worth. More like 3.5. read more

AMAZING! The customer service, awesome! The ice cream? TO DIE FOR. And the place was PET FRIENDLY! Me and my dog were welcome! The shop was AWESOME! I will be returning! read more

We are visiting from Omaha,NE and craving some ice cream. We found this place on Yelp based on recommendations. Wow, it did not disappoint. Ice cream was delicious , service was excellent. We can't wait to go back! read more

Our go to spot for ice cream in town! We love it here. So many great flavors to select from. It can get busy during the evenings, but service is usually quick read more

Upon entering every guest was welcomed by staff BUT only one customer at a time was helped...although multiple people were working. The line continued to form out the door as we waited for our order. I opted for a chocolate milkshake $7. It was your basic chocolate ice cream and milk blended together...so simple and delicious! I thought about trying some ice cream flavors in one their waffle cones/bowls till I saw they just leave them out on the counter, out in the open :( Seating is available to enjoy your ice cream inside but unfortunately the tables were not clean, handprints and smears of dried ice cream were left behind. :( On the plus side, service was great! The employee that helped me was super friendly and welcoming. read more

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3.5/5. First time at a Handel's, and ordered the 4 scoop sampler ($7) so I can try various flavors because I'm indecisive and couldn't choose only one. I opted for: pistachio, taro, monkey business and blueberry cobbler. Scoops were fairly small, in a clear plastic container. The ice cream melted quickly and the flavors blended together. I wish the container had dividers to keep the flavors separate. Had to wait a bit, as there was only one employee helping customers; and the other employees were doing other tasks but clearly saw the line of customers behind us. There's a bar high table & stools as well as a few regular tables & chairs for dining inside. Was a little put off by the lack of cleanliness of the tables, and the several dirty "trash" buckets on the counter that contained used sample spoons with melted ice cream and napkins. read more

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