I'm a regular at Handel's. I was craving a late night treat and what better than handel's to…read moresatisfy that sweet tooth. But it was too late to make it to my usual Long Beach location which closes at 10pm. So, it was a pleasant surprise when i found out that the Downey Location closes at 11pm. So, this was my First time at this Downey location at the "Downey Landing" Outdoor Mall. Lots of parking available out front. This is one of the parlor style Handel's locations. I arrived at 10:15pm. There was a descent line but it was moving at a reasonable pace. You order at the window, you pay and wait for your order. The Space outside is nice with a limited amount of seating in a common area. The building is well lit and you can listen to some nice background music while you wait for your order or while eating. For those who don't know Handel's. Their ice cream is made in house daily at every location. And the flavors are seasonal. So, you wont always find the same fruit flavors. You'll also find different flavors at different Locations. Today i ordered 5 pints to go. Flavors in order were... Black Raspberry Chunk Peach Peanut butter parfait Key Lime pie Meri's Choice (never seen this one before) When i got home. I had a sample of each, and although they were all delicious. The 2 that stood out the most were the Peach (made with real peaches) and the Peanut butter parfait. The Key Lime Pie could also be a top place contender. In conclusion. The Ice Cream is always excellent at Handel's. The portions are generous. The prices are reasonable and the service is always good. I once again highly recommend trying them out if you have not already.

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream is a popular destination for rich, housemade ice cream offered in an…read moreimpressive variety of classic and creative flavors. Although the shop operates as a walk-up window with limited seating, upbeat music playing throughout the outdoor area creates an inviting atmosphere. The line moved efficiently despite the steady stream of customers, and the staff remained friendly throughout our visit. Best of all, the portion sizes are incredibly generous. A small serving is practically three scoops, offering excellent value. **Strawberry Ice Cream (Waffle Bowl): 5/5** Handel's truly elevates a timeless favorite with this exceptional strawberry ice cream. It had an irresistibly creamy texture while allowing the fresh, vibrant flavor of real strawberries to shine through in every bite. The crisp, freshly made waffle bowl added a delicious buttery crunch that perfectly complemented the luscious strawberry ice cream. **S'mores Ice Cream (Chocolate-Dipped Waffle Bowl): 3/5** This rendition of the beloved campfire treat had plenty of potential but ultimately missed the mark. While the ice cream itself was smooth and velvety, the graham cracker flavor overshadowed the toasted marshmallow and chocolate notes. The chocolate-dipped waffle bowl added a crisp textural contrast and a subtle hint of chocolate, but it wasn't enough to make up for the otherwise one-dimensional flavor profile. While our experience was somewhat hit-or-miss, Handel's demonstrated why it has earned such a loyal following. With its extensive selection of flavors and substantial portions, we're excited to return and explore more of the menu.

Last minute search for something to drop off for the after school staff, could not find any bakery…read moreor cookies that seemed interesting enough. Searching down the map for the drive back from LA, saw this interesting thing. And great reviews from others sealed the deal to try it out. Online ordering with pick up time was very convenient. Driving down, got a text about 5 min before pick up time, just perfect. Cute and super clean store. Friendly gal grabbed the order for me and I was off in no time. Got the party pack (30) for the school staff, and of course had to try for myself too with a regular (9). Ended up being an hour and a half before I got around to trying our box of 9. Looked interesting enough. Kid took his bite and said yum. I took mine to the sink (lol) to catch any crumbs, but surprised me that it's not just a ball of a regular donut. This had an amazingly satisfying crispy crunchy exterior, with an airy chewy interior! I can't imagine how much better it would be when freshly made at the store! Even an hour and a half later was delicious... Me and the kid quickly devoured our 3 each and struggled to leave 3 for wife before we had to go to an activity. When we returned, wife was also raving, what was that, where did you get it? Trust me, you will not be able to eat just one. I'm greedy, I definitely want more than 3 next time! Donut ball itself wasn't overly sweet, just delicious period. I guess it's the toppings that add the sweetness. Only tried the classic (honey cinnamon, walnut). The other flavors will probably be amazing desserts, but I think all I need is just the donut ball by itself. Honey and walnut adds a bit of sweetness and bite, but the base donut ball is a shining star on it's own in my book! Good thing was the honey was mostly on the bottom and walnut crumbles on top, so you can rub as much or not of those as it fits you. Few days later, each of us were still talking about this greek donut. Just looking for a reason to grab this again. Father's day is coming up, I think it's time for a Party!

Tried a couple flavor of donut hole options they have, pretty interesting and good variety of…read moreoptions they have. Good spot to get a light dessert together, good hours iirc. Chose this due to location and suit the occasion, recommend for that, not something I would go out of my way for unless something stood out on the menu - for me this is because I'm not a super sweets person or rather, my taste is picky since a lot of things I'm pretty ambivalent about like dark chocolate and like 30-60% of cakes I will not care to eat to give you a background on my taste profile - like savory/meat to add another context for my opinion/taste

guys you have to try the cajeta latte!!!!! best thing i've…read moreever had in my life. the service was very fast and the space is perfect to go and work/read/study. it's so big and comfortable !

Horrible service. Would not go back…read more I bought churros (not even good) and two other pastries. I picked up my box and left. Once in my car I peeked inside the box and noticed the churros weren't in there. I went back inside and told the young lady they were missing. She points back at the side counter and says they are there. Like I should have known. It was my first and last time here.

Carissa was sooo helpful! so nice and let me get so many samples. GO NOW!!!! I recommend the…read moreblueberry cheesecake. This is the best ice cream I've ever had.

Sorry Not Sorry continues to be one of my favorite ice cream spots (and I say this as semi-ice…read morecream snob). It's packed on weeknights and weekends so this is a VERY popular opinion. Almost every flavor I sample, I want lol and the few I don't are very far and few. I got the guava crisp last night and DIED. It was so good I hope they bring it to the regular menu. And got a split scoop with my beloved brownie. Having that after the guava crisp reminded me it's not as sweet as some of the other flavors. I'd skip the cone. It was a little stale and leaked a lot.

LOVE Handel's! The ice cream is so flavorful and not overly…read moresweet. Texture is just the perfect amount of gooey. Employees are friendly and helpful, even during the busiest times like this Saturday evening. Big windows show the cleanliness inside the store, and how hard the employees are working to fill orders. There are tons on flavors to choose from. Tonight, I opted for a Black Raspbery Truffle and Strawberry Cheesecake sundae with chocolate sauce and my son chose the Salted Caramel Truffle sundae. Both hit the spot on such a hot evening. Can't wait for our next Handel's treat.

Hot day, needed a cool treat! We have many ice cream…read moreoptions in my area, but finally gave Handel's a try. I liked the flavor choices they advertised very much. We saw how large the scoops were on other customers' orders so we each decided on one scoop in a bowl. They have various cone options and waffle bowls if desired. There were quite a few young people working hard in the little enclosed kitchen. We ordered and picked up outside at the window. I was dying for an ice cream sandwich but theirs featured oreos as the cookie so I passed. Hubby got vanilla ice cream, his go to flavor, and i tried the blueberry cobbler. His scoop was a little larger than mine, so that was a bit annoying. He enjoyed his vanilla. The blueberry cobbler was divine; the vanilla was swirled with a good amount of blueberry that tasted fresh. The "cobbler" bits were pieces of sugar cookie, which were not bad but not much flavor, just sugary. There were crumbles as well as little cookie bits. We agreed they offer a quality product and a good sized serving for the price. I would return to try some of the other flavors!

The service is quick and lot to choose from. My kids loved it here! They have a variety of ice…read morecream and Italian ice.

Quick service & great portions! The cyclones were massive, I…read moredo wish they were less "blended" - it would be nice to have chunks of the mix-ins! But, it was good flavor. We ordered "Da bomb" latti , Root beef float latti, Mud pie cyclone & Cappuccino Crazy. Would stopping in & trying it. Will def go back

The cutest dessert place ever!! So many options to choose from, we shared a banana split & original…read morecrepe, the workers are so sweet, great customer service!! They offered samples & had great recommendations! Aliyah & Natalie were the best!!

Yum! Never seen an icecream shop around here that looks like this. Every corner and even the…read moreoutside, are filled with spots to take great pictures! My daughter and I like experimenting with new shops and flavors. We had Hailey helping us, very friendly and thoughtful. They were able to grab a new gelato tub from the back because of my kid's allergies. She got the red velvet gelato and I enjoyed a Yumi affogato. Adiong this place on our lists to visit- lots of special flavors to try next time. Hoping by next time, there will be a more comprehensive list of all food items and ingredients for a safer and more seemless experience for folks with allergies.

This was my first time here, and my friend brought me to celebrate my birthday. From the moment we…read morearrived, everything was amazing! The food and drinks were absolutely delicious, and the portions were so generous that my friend and I were able to share. They even surprised us with a complimentary jaiva ceviche, and it was incredible! It reminded me of the ceviche my dad used to make for me, which made it even more special. The decor is beautiful and perfect for taking cute pictures. The atmosphere was welcoming, and the staff made us feel well taken care of. I highly recommend this place, and I'll definitely be coming back!

I've been driving by this place for two years, saying "I have to stop by here"-- finally did it!…read more Whoever designed this place is phenomenal! Before you even walk inside, they have the cutest telephone booth outside for photo op! We walked in and were greeted by the sweetest employee who told us we could sit wherever we wanted. My daughter chose to sit by the hanging flowers-- but no matter what table you sit at, there's a photo op and beautiful decorations everywhere!! To make it better, the hallway to the bathroom has super cool photo ops and the bathroom is even decorated! Every single drink has flowers or a cute accessory, not just the alcoholic drinks-- so every single person can feel boujee! The food was absolutely delicious!! Normally with places like this, you get the glitz and the glam but quality of food hits rock bottom-- NOT HERE!! We celebrated my mom's birthday and it was such a memorable experience! Thank you so much for the hospitality and insane atmosphere .