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Handel's Ice Cream-Columbus

4.5 (104 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Handles off Feder rd
Abbie S.

First time at handles and it did not disappoint! This ice cream was the Bees knees! So soft and creamy, wondering taste and waffel cone was the perfect touch. Service was very quick for how long the line was. Needs more seating outside but I also came in March so it might stored away for winter. I love how they are open all year round!

Birthday cake ice cream in a waffle cone dipped in chocolate
Dani K.

The best ice cream around!!! I absolutely love Handel's. They have so many different flavors and they're all so good. My favorite is the cake batter because it has chunks of frosting in it Handel's is always a poppin' spot so don't be surprised if there's a line but the service is fast so you never have to wait long! You get a lot of ice cream for a good price which is a plus. If you're looking for a good ice cream spot this is the place!

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Kate C.

Wow! This place has some of the best homemade ice cream I have had in a long time. Everything is creamy, rich and fresh. I tried the chocoholic chip and LOVED IT! It was rich, dark chocolate ice cream with slivers of chocolate in it. It was very fresh and super creamy! The cone was also crisp and yummy! Our kids had the mint chocolate ice cream and also devoured it. We will definitely be back to this place!

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Tim Tc A.

Wayyyyyyback in 1945, a lady named Alice Handel started serving ice cream at her husband's gas station in Youngstown. If you're from Northeast Ohio, you probably are familiar with the basics of the Handel's story, and if not that you are certainly familiar most likely with their delicious ice cream. On any given weekend night you're almost sure to find a parking lot overflowing during the summer months as families, friends, and couples seek to beat the heat with a cool ice cream treat. Even if there's a line, I've never experienced a lengthy wait - the anticipation makes it all the more worth it. The variety of flavors at Handel's rivals that of Columbus local favorite Graeter's. But, you'll find that there is a real rivalry as well, with many people lining up on one team or the other! Me, I'll go to both quite happily and feast on some of the best ice cream desert treats that are available in the area! Praline Pecan "small" waffle cone for me - at least it started out that way! Had to ask for a cup it was so much for a small and was going everywhere! Fortunately I had a spare DQ spoon in the glovebox!

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Katie H.

Handles ice cream was one of my very favorite places to visit when my now husband lived in Indianapolis. So when we ended up in Columbus for a special event a few weeks ago and I realized there was one here, we just had to go! It was about 830 on a Thursday evening in July and there was a short line. With multiple windows open, it probably took about almost 10 minutes before it was our turn to order. Hubby and I both opted for the four scoops sampler, because why wouldn't we? LOL! I went with Graham central station, chocolate peanut butter brownie, spouse like a house and some salted caramel something. Graham central station is my absolute favorite and one of the flavors I always get. Chocolate peanut butter brownie is one I revisit quite often as well. Spouse like a house was one I'd forgotten. My husband remembered that it was the flavor my sister suggested when she recommended Campbell's way back in the day. And the caramel one was the suggestion of the person taking our order. I was very pleased with everything! Their ice cream is so creamy and extra flavorful! I really wish we have one in Dayton or Cincinnati.

two cups of ice cream and a pie
Esteban M.

Everything is great, incredible service. The ice great is just incredible, it's definitely my favorite ice cream shop in Columbus, I'm definitely worth coming back again

Cheryl B.

Who doesn't like ice cream. This place was listed as one of the top ice cream eateries in Ohio, so I had to try it out. Handel's has many flavors to choose from. We ordered praline pecan, and Oreo dough. Both were good. The small was pretty big. Looked like 3 scoops. The line never stopped. I'll definitely return.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Ripple
Nancy K.

I was craving chocolate peanut butter ice cream on a Friday night so we decided to adventure out to Handel's in Hilliard. Service was speedy and friendly and the amount of ice cream for the price was great ($3.30 for a small, small is more like a medium). We ended up eating in the car because the benches were full but also they desperately needed to majorly clean the outside seating area. Plastic spoons and other "crap" were everywhere plus the abandoned car wash next door with overgrown grass made it an uninviting scene. We will probably try Powell next time as this location lacked the warm and fuzzy ice cream vibe.

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Jessalyn L.

All around awesome local ice cream place. They have hurricanes, cones and chocolate covered ice cream balls. I got the chocolate chip cookie dough in a waffle cone and the size pictured here is a small! Small = 3 ish scoops. Highly recommend!

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Ari L.

Cannot rave enough about Handel's ice cream. There's a reason this place is open all year. They have loyal customers and it shows. I try to change up the flavors each time I go because it's all good. This visit I had a waffle cone with buckeye ice cream. They pile the "small" cone at least 3 scoops high. For the price point and ice cream quality there is no way to be disappointed at this place. My friend had a waffle cone with butterscotch ripple and it was equally delicious. We even got a quart of oree dough to go and share with the family.

Jasmine S.

5.0 Stars Location Overview: This little ice cream shop can be found on Feder off of Hilliard Rome Rd behind the gas station. Customer Service: The guy serving is was great. Very patient and hooked it up. THERE ARE A MILLIOM OPTIONS TO CHOOSE FROM!!! Quality/Quantity: The quality of the ice creams had a lot of flavor, I was very pleased with the Brownie dough. The quantity was way more than enough. The single scoop looked more like a Triple scoop. Side Notes: This is not a walk in parlor, it is a window service place. Check it out. If you are like me and like ice cream in 15 degree weather (insert eyeroll emoji) check it out today.

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2 months ago

Personally I think the best ice cream place around! Great service with a friendly staff.

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3 months ago

Use to be good now the ice cream is soft and melting before you even get to the car. It's like Dairy Queen soft

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11 months ago

Amazing ice cream. Very creamy, loaded with flavor and candy, generous portions. Very friendly staff. Long line moved fast.

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3 years ago

Great, house-made ice creams (some locations, ice creams are shipped in from another store).

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Best ice cream around. Tons of flavors to try! Tuesdays I think it's $2 scoops and their service is quick.

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4 years ago

Awesomeness.. Cool place for Ice Cream.. The flavors are unlimited .. Great friendly service!!:)

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6 years ago

Some of the best ice cream around. Great variety to choose from. My husband tries to get me to buy it at least a few times a week. Lol

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