Nothing better than ice cream w/ da family on a hot summer evening. First time going with the regular (wifey and kid)....window service is a nice business concept... -[[HIGHLIGHT]]seating is limited and filled up on a nice evening (very understandable)...[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]long line kind of suck, i want my ice cream now....the kids taking and making order did their job... -overall a fun place for dessert with the family..gotta check out when in the North Natomas area.. read more

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I was so excited when Handel's opened in Natomas and couldn't wait to bring my kids and grandkids. The ice cream is great, but this location is consistently dirty and uninviting. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The outdoor tables need to be cleaned, and the concrete desperately needs a good pressure washing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Last night, we didn't even want to stay.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I would have given a 1 but the young lady who served us was so sweet. She'd probably like to work at a cleaner store. Such a shame because this could be a great spot for our community. I really hope the owners take better care of the place. read more

Handels Ice Cream - Ugh. No wonder the tables aren't filled with even a crowded line. Always dirty! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Sacramento, California

Second time coming here for some yummy ice cream since I moved back to the area. I've been looking for something delicious with great customers service other than Gunthers Ice cream and something closer to home. So I realized that Handels is the place. My first visit there was a tiny confusion on my order but came back the next day for a second go. Ella helped me this time and she was the cutest and sweetest ice cream scooper girl. She apologized for my last experience and took care of me. I'll definitely start coming here for my ice cream needs. They have a great selection of ice cream flavors and customer service is great. Thanks so much Ella for Outstanding customer service- she's the reason I'll be coming back. read more

Bring lawn chairs, a deck of cards, maybe a portable speaker and enough snacks to get you through the afternoon, because you're going to be here a while. Service moves at roughly the speed of continental drift, and any recognizable concept of customer service apparently got lost somewhere along the way. The best part is watching employees casually wander around inside, glance sheepishly at the growing line of customers, and then somehow determine that helping any of them is simply not their department. Unless, of course, you're DoorDash or another delivery service. Then congratulations, you've apparently achieved VIP status. The actual customers standing in line can wait while a steady parade of delivery drivers gets priority treatment. So come prepared. Hydrate. Stretch periodically. Maybe update your will. Eventually, someone might take your order. read more

This is a family favorite. So many delicious flavors and always nice service. They give big servings too! Definitely worth it! read more

Handels Ice Cream - Strawberry cheesecake chunk - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Sacramento, California

Friend in town who used to live in CA absolutely had to have some Handels. I wish I could have captured her face when I said, "We have one up the street!" KC Lacaste is the sweetest! She was personable, knowledgeable, witty and helpful. Enjoyed all the flavors but Banana Cream Pie and Monkey Business were the stars. We both ordered the four scoop combo so we could enjoy Handels over a few days. Best deal ever, I'm never ordering any other way! Thank you again, KC! read more

Handels Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Amazing! My partner and I visited the first time and where blown away about the selection. The menu is large with options for everyone. We were able to sample a couple before we made our selections. You order at the window and we were met with a warm smile and welcome. There was a line but it was quick as the employees were swift in getting people's orders. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I enjoyed the outdoor window ordering.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Looking into the building it was clean![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We loved our smores and buckeye selections. The ice cream was flavorful and creamy! We will be back for sure! read more

Cold night sweet craving satisfied, thanks to the associates recommendation for the graham flavor I like the crunch that came with it and the big bits of brownie dough. Great and friendly service! read more

Handels Ice Cream - Brownie Dough & Graham - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Sacramento, California

Our first time at Hansel's and we weren't prepared for the experience: My wife: how big is the small waffle cone? Server: 3 scoops Wife: is there a smaller size? Server: if you get this one you will ONLY get 2 scoops Holy portions! The team was incredibly patient and kind with us while we decided what to get. Of course I got a medium, and loved every one of the like 40 ounces of ice cream I got (3 scoops). We got absurd amounts of chocolate peanut butter brownie, coffee, and butter pecan. They were all delicious, all WAY too much, and awesome. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Only complaint is that there is nowhere inside to eat, so when it's cold definitely drive there.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Love this place! They have thee BEST ice cream there. The workers there always have a smile on their face. My fave is strawberry cheesecake!!! read more

The ice cream is amazing, but the service is even better! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The area was clean[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and the staff was very friendly. Highly recommend!! read more

I was looking for the best ice cream in Sacramento and this looked very promising. This location is in a plaza with a bunch of other small businesses and they operate from a window. I didn't understand until I encountered some seedy people on the way back to my car. My boyfriend and I picked up a 4 scoop sampler, which is a complete bang for your buck at $7.75. What we tried: banana cream pie (5/5) -- we both love banana pudding and that is basically this flavor. creamy, dreamy, banana party. one of the favorites in the sampler salted caramel (4/5) -- it is good, but not as salted as I would have liked. definitely on the sweet side which is normal for caramel flavors, but nothing about it stood out blueberry cobbler (7/5) -- my favorite flavor of them all. some might be put off by the amount of blueberry present but I thought it was perfect, especially with the crunchy cobbler pieces. the vanilla flavor is also present brownie cookie (5/5) -- not the biggest chocolate fan, so it didn't taste the best to me. what stood out was how well they maintained the texture of the brownie within the icecream. usually, brownies tend to be really hard/brittle in icecreams, but this was still chewy and fudgy which I appreciated I would definitely come back to try more of their flavors and collect pints of the blueberry cobbler and banana cream pie. read more

Handels Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Sacramento, California

Customer service was great. Love the fact you can sample more than one before you decide. Delicious and yummy.

This place has some of the best ice cream ever. You can sample before you buy anything and the staff is so kind and willing to help. Service was quick and [[HIGHLIGHT]]there were lots of tables to sit and enjoy your ice cream at.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] This location is in a shopping center with a pizza place and Sprouts market. It had a huge parking lot with tons of space. read more

Handels Ice Cream - 4 Scoop Sampler: mint cookies n cream, pumpkin cheesecake, peanut butter brownie and butter pecan - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Sacramento, California

Update: the ice cream is still amazing and every time we want ice cream we come here. The flavors are just amazing. The customer service is always amazing, and we just love it. Kids still love the fruity sorbets. The green Apple is their favorite. I add two sugar cones and get the 4 scoop box. They just scoop it in for them and they are super happy. The regular cones are too big for my little kids. read more

Being as it was almost 70 degrees today, my family and I wanted some ice cream while in the Natomas area. We had never been to Handels and were pretty excited to check them out for the first time! [[HIGHLIGHT]]They had 8 different windows that I'm sure are in full swing during the summer time and a few tables out front to sit and enjoy your ice cream and people watch.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I ordered the 4 pack sampler with Coconut Cream Pie, Orange Dream Cream, Strawberry Cheesecake Chunk and Coffee Chocolate Chip. My daughter got a scoop of Blue Monster and a scoop of Cotton Candy and my husband got a scoop of Salty Caramel Truffle and a scoop of Banana Cream Pie. All of the flavors tasted exactly as expected and definitely satisfied our sugar craving - I was in a sugar coma and fell asleep in the car on the way home! Handels offers so many different creative flavors and they even offer Flavors of the Month! They also offer Ices, Hurricanes and vegan options! Handels will be the place to be once the temperatures start heating up! Staff were very friendly and patient while my family and I were choosing our ice cream flavors. We'll be back soon! read more

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Who knew this was here? Not me and I have lived here for six years and go to Sprouts all the time right next to it. We came upon this on Valentines day to try it out. This is counter ordering only. There is NO "dining" except for a few outside tables. There are a TON of flavors so it was hard to choose except that they sell a cute 4 scoop sampler box for only $7.75. Prices are super reasonable. I love that ice cream is oh so creamy and I have just discovered the ices, yum. Overall my favorite is the purple ice cream Taro. They seasonally change out their flavors like it was all cherry for Valentines and now green for St Patricks so it is worth visiting at different times. Service can be very slow as they often only have one or two employees to scoop your ice cream. They are open for very long hours up to 930 pm in the winter! so if you get a late night craving, they will still be open. My husband is obsessed! and he has been going 1-2 times week since V-day and finally started buying it by the Pint for $14! It is our new go-to ice cream place. Come by and check it out. If not here, they are ALL over the Sacramento area!! I see the one on Madison has indoor dining. read more

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Love the ice cream selection here! There are always so many great options plus they do a monthly special which I always enjoy taste testing. Recommend this place to everyone. read more

Handels Ice Cream - Praline pecan - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Sacramento, California

I was seriously craving a mint chocolate chip shake, so I made a stop at Handel's, and it did not disappoint! It was thick, creamy, and had the perfect balance of minty goodness with just the right amount of chocolate chips. Exactly what I needed! Even though there was a bit of a line, the service was fast and friendly, and it was totally worth the wait. Every time I come here, It's hard to pick a flavor because they have so many good ones. Just really hit the spot! So good! read more

Handels Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Sacramento, California

You really cant go wrong with any option here at handels. The staff are friendly and are quick to get your order out. I normally opt for milkshakes but their sundaes are really good too! [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have outdoor seating with umbrellas but with Sacramento heat, i normally opt to eat my ice cream in my car![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I don't come here often because the single flavor servings are too big for me. But they always have great customer service, are happy to explain their flavors and provide samples. I read a review (thanks Marcel M) with a pic of their 4 scoop sampler in a box so we decided to go for it. They were the perfect size and my hubby and I were able to finish it all. We chose: Coconut Cream Pie, Banana Cream Pie, Vanilla Caramel Brownie, and Lemon Bar. Mom picked Black Cherry and Blueberry Cobbler. My faves were the lemon bar and blueberry. I didn't like the vanilla caramel brownie. Mom loved her black cherry and hubby gobbled up the coconut in record time. Kudos to the enthusiastic young lady who helped us. Parking lot was pretty much dead before 1030pm on a chilly Friday. I'm glad they don't have an indoor dining area because it keeps them safe from the riff raff that roam the parking lots late at night. Store front itself looks like it's going through a reno, hard to tell because it was late. Although it's a tad pricey, we'll be back now that we know they offer a smaller serving sampler. read more

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As we all are aware it's been super hot lately approximately 100 F almost everyday. I came to this place as my wife was craving for some ice cream and milk shake. Staffs were super friendly. They were able to guide us on our orders. Me and wife enjoyed our summer date with some ice cream and milk shake. read more

Handels Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Sacramento, California

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We are from San Diego where Handel's are aplenty. It's safe to say the one here in Sacramento is just as good. The ice cream flavors are outstanding and the line goes relatively fast. There is plenty of parking in the lot attached. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There are four or so tables outside to sit in.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Please note it gets busy sometimes so a seat could be gone for some.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Ice cream is delicious! (Just don't look at the calorie count) [[HIGHLIGHT]]Outdoor tables only for seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was quick. read more

Went here on a Thursday and there was a line forming! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Definitely a place to hangout with friends and family and enjoy some desserts![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It was my first time here and I was surprised that there's so many flavors to choose from!!! What I really love about it too was you can try the ice cream before you buy it!! We decided to try the monster ice cream and the chocolate peanut butter!! Their ice creams are rich and creamy, chunky and all have unique flavor. Overall, it was a fun, delightful stop, and would definitely come back to try more flavors! read more

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The ice creams are so good. The price is so much cheaper than other ice place. There so many varieties that you simply can't get bore with the flavors. read more

I love going to handles for ice cream. I still get the 4 scoop sampler since I love variety! It's about $7-$8 for 4 scoops. My go to flavors are the graham central station, banana cream, and lemon bar and I usually pick a random one I haven't tried yet! read more

So good! My partner and I had dinner in Natomas and were looking for a dessert pick me up nearby. Handels is by far my top pick in the neighborhood! Handels is not only quick service with multiple walk-up windows, but they serve up unique handcrafted flavors that make it a stand out among competitors. Staff are friendly and really go above and beyond. They'll provide tastes upon request. My partner and I ordered a hot fudge brownie sundae and sundae. They were fully loaded and absolutely delicious! My sundae had two scoops of ice cream (New York cheesecake chunk and Horchata topped with caramel, whipped cream, and cherry on top.) We enjoyed our scoops outside at the blue picnic tables and got lids to go. We can't wait for our next visit and wish there was a location closer to us! read more

Handels Ice Cream - Specialty Sundae with Monkey Business and Peanut Butter and Jelly (September seasonal) and Sundae with NY Cheesecake Chunk and Horchata - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Sacramento, California

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My favorite place to get ice cream in the Natomas area! Handels has so many different flavors of ice cream, which are all fresh and delicious. It's located in the shopping center next to Sprouts and plenty of parking is available. Expect a short line during peak hours but it moves quite fast. Every time I've come here, the staff are friendly. I love that you get to sample many choices before finalizing your order. I highly recommend getting the four scoop sampler! My favorites were the chocoholic chunks, strawberry cheesecake, vanilla with Oreos, and butte pecan. read more

Handels Ice Cream - 4 Scoop Sampler - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Sacramento, California

The best spot for ice cream! You must try this combo: Mud Pie and Monkey Business. You can add hot fudge or oreo pieces or any toppings of your choice. This is my go to sweet treat! service is always quick too! Strawberry and the strawberry cheesecake flavors are also very good if your not into chocolate. read more

It was a super hot day so we decided to go for some local ice cream. They had a lot of options and flavor you can choose from. I got the strawberry milkshake and their Oreo hurricane. Both were super delicious and they gave you plentiful. If you are in the area, come grab some of their delicious ice Cream! read more

I really like Handels, I've tried almost all of their flavors and they're all really creamy and delicious. Their monthly specials are always perfect for the season too. I usually get the sampler so I can try multiple flavors, really good deal. Just make sure to pop it in the freezer for a bit, their ice cream is usually pretty soft. read more

Handels Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Just visited with my bestie. We were having a hard time deciding what to get, but Tania, our cashier, was super patient and accommodating. We will be back soon! read more

I'd say about a 3.5 - I didn't realize how hard it would be to order multiple orders and how they can charge you over $30 but forget to add the cone they'd feel free to charge me. I honestly felt like the price with thinking the cones were gonna be on these ice creams was high. If you don't have a lot of money to spend please do the sampler. I don't mind splurging it was for my grandkids just disappointed the girl forgot my cones. I only went to surprise my grandkids with ice cream. I was already worried about the melting ice cream in my hand. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I'm not sure how the summer is gonna go for this place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I do wish them well however, parking is pretty bad. I think when I went last time I just got very lucky at the timing but now just going at night time beef around 8 o'clock it was super packed super long And took forever to get our ice creams. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Hopefully they get a place that's inside so people can sit down and enjoy it in the cold.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. the ice cream is good this time I got mint and chip, which was good super soft, but it melts quick. read more

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Number one on my list of top ice creameries. Been to other locations and the product holds up as the creamiest churn of dairy and ice I've had. I might cut back on eating as much to make each visit even more enjoyable. read more

Our fam came here in the summer to get some 'scream as it was quite a warm night and this place we heard just opened in our Sprouts Ctr in Natomas across from Safeway Ctr. There was a line of like 10 ahead of us. I got like a 4 scoop sampla and they got 2 scoops each in a container. Very pricey as most ice cream shops tend to be. It was good but not worth the tag. Friendly service. A handful of outside seating. Many flavors is enticing but as with most things these days, you can't indulge without more and more $ disappearing these days. read more

Came here on a cold evening for some ice cream. Hay, at lease I don't have to worry about making a dripping mess in the car. Also no waiting in line like the summer. Quick and polite service with very good ice cream. Gave them only **** vs ***** because they didn't have chocolate chip ice cream, had to settle for mint chocolate chip. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Plus they don't have indoor seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Had to risk not making a mess in the car. read more

I went to handle's with my sisters to go and try somewhere I've never been before, and I was helped by this teenage girl named Kaitlyn and even though it was my first time, she was very patient and polite with me. She suggested a couple flavors to try and allowed me to sample them. I thought the line would've been longer because of the popularity, but everyone was working so quick and efficiently. Me and my sisters all got the small waffle cone handed to us as soon as we asked. I didn't realize how generous the scoops were at this place. Definitely will be coming back! read more

Thank you to Daniel my raspberry cheesecake ice cream was amazing, he gave one of the best services I've ever had. It was a little busy but got me out of there quick. It was the best scooping I've seen in my life thank you again Daniel read more

So happy this place exists! :) There are so many incredible flavors! AND this is high quality ice cream, dense, Doesn't melt right away! So far we have tried: milkshake, hurricane with Reese's (this is a vanilla blended milkshake with candy) Brownie fudge sundae - softest brownie ever! Flavors we've tried and loved: Graham central (his graham crackers and brown sugar bits) Deep dish apple pie - has crust and apple sauce And birthday cake. It is so hard to pick just one flavor, so we keep coming back to try more! read more