This ice cream shop has been on my list for a while, and I finally got the chance to try it--it…read moredefinitely did not disappoint! We sampled a few different flavors and ultimately went with a two-scoop cup of black sesame and ube (the main reasons I wanted to visit), plus a two-scoop cup of Blue Moon and peach. The black sesame had a very strong, rich flavor with a slightly grainy texture that I absolutely loved, you can tell they use real, high-quality ingredients. The ube was incredible and had that authentic, natural ube aroma. It's so hard to find ube desserts that don't taste artificial or rely on weird purple food coloring, but this one nailed it. My husband got the Blue Moon and peach, which were both super refreshing and perfect for summer. Best of all, none of the flavors were not too sweet! I'll definitely be back to try more of their menu!

Sweet Republic is easily one of the best dessert spots around. The flavors are creative without…read morebeing overcomplicated, and everything tastes high quality. The texture of the ice cream is super smooth and rich. It's the perfect place to stop after dinner or just when you're craving something sweet. Definitely worth it.

Such a good ice cream shop! The customer service id great too greeted with a "welcome"read more

The ice cream is average. They have a good selection, but we could not get past how disgusting and…read moredirty it was everywhere. The bathroom was filthy. No attention to detail on walls, floors or even the mirror. Patio outside stained everywhere and not just from today. Entrance with windows and ice cream sandwiches seats were also fithy. Part of having a business is taking care of ALL of it.

Scoop, scoop, hooray! I'm the 400th review for this business on Yelp…read more Since trying Handel's at previous Yelp events, I've had on my radar to try at one of their locations. Especially since my boyfriend loves ice cream. Today we made a lunch date when he was visiting town, complete with ice cream to cool us down on this warm July day in Arizona. We opted to eat in my car with air conditioning, though they have bench seating outside. In cooler months, I'm sure that seating is nice to sit at to enjoy your treat. What We Ordered: - Monkey Business scoop in a dipped waffle bowl: My boyfriend throughly enjoyed and said it was very banana forward; which is a plus for him. I personally hate banana, so he had something for once that I didn't take a girlfriend bite out of. - S'mores scoop in a dipped waffle bowl: Very interesting to have the base be graham cracker, but I really enjoyed. Love the little chocolate bits to add a crunch as you eat, though the mini marshmallows have a weird texture to me. Still a solid scoop, and I'll try other flavors when we return. Definitely looking forward to the location opening on Signal Butte, but glad we didn't wait until that opened to try. Delicious and I'm sure I'll visit the new location opening by my house.

We've been to several Handel's locations over the years, and unfortunately, this was by far our…read moreleast favorite. First, the location itself is very small and cramped inside, and there isn't any outdoor seating, which made it difficult to enjoy our ice cream. The biggest disappointment here was the customer service. My friend ordered a milkshake for her two toddlers to share and politely asked if the extra half could be poured into a second cup. The employee had to ask the manager, who immediately said no. My friend explained that other Handel's locations have happily done this before, and even offered to pay for the extra cup. The manager still refused and told her she'd have to purchase two separate milkshakes instead. The request wasn't for extra product--just a second cup for two small children to share. What made the experience worse was the manager's attitude. She came across as rude and dismissive rather than trying to help find a reasonable solution. We understand that every location has its own policies, but customer service goes a long way. Unfortunately, between the cramped space and the poor experience with the manager, we won't be returning to this location.

First time here. My friends took me. The Italian ice was so…read moregood and yummy. I had the peachy kiwi. We ordered at drive through, service was fast.

Service is often times quite slow, but staff are friendly and helpful. The soft serve is some of…read morethe best in the Valley- extremely creamy and smooth. I love the variety of flavors they have here- my favorites are their cherry (both versions, one is more like a candy cherry and the other is a natural cherry) and lemon flavors. If you are feeling like you need a a sweet treat on a hot day , a Joe-Latti (soft serve AND ice) is the way to go. They also have punch cards, which I like. :)

Came in for the first time was a cool spot! Was helped by Cam who gave me great recommendations and…read moredid such an amazing job making me feel welcomed definitely will be back !

The ice cream here is the best that I have had in Phoenix, and the service is even better. Usually…read morewhen I come in Cam is the one behind the counter and she has a very lively energy. I would recommend this place to anyone who would want to grab a bite of ice cream.

Employee was kind and the home made ice cream is delicious and better than processed store boughtread more

Came in last night about 5 minutes before close. Guy at the counter was super friendly and…read moreinformative. The ice cream options are wonderful. Much different from the norm. My husband did their chocolate & peanut butter and I had their birthday cake & cinnamon. Each scooped into a fresh waffle cone. They offer cups from small to large also. Their ice cream is made fresh daily! The texture is perfection! Light creamy and luscious. It actually comes from a local dairy farm, just can't get any better than that. It was great. Note-You can take home pre-scooped pints and quarts. Additionally, they sell fresh made butter, cheese and marscapone, ALL from their dairy farm as well! There's a few food trucks, serving far more than ice cream that pop up at many local events from this crew too! Check their website for details. Stop in here to get the entire run down of their fantastic ice cream and extended business. It's a fun location that deserves community support, and clearly a passionate place that you taste in every delicious bite!

Upon entrance, we were greeted with smiles. The vibe was great off the jump…read more I was offered countless samples and came to choosing Crema di Biscotti, and another cookies and cream flavor. Great stop on a hot day if you're in San Tan Village!

It honestly pains me to write this review because I absolutely LOVE the gelato at Frost. The…read morequality is amazing and it's one of my favorite places for dessert. But there is a serious problem that has been going on for years: the overwhelming sewer smell inside the shop. It's incredibly strong and makes the experience really unpleasant. From what I understand, the store owners have tried to address it, but it seems to be a larger issue related to the Santan Village property. The gelato is so good that people still come in and power through the smell just to get it, which says a lot about how great the product is. But it shouldn't have to be that way. Someone at the property management level really needs to fix whatever plumbing or sewer issue is causing this. I would love nothing more than to enjoy the gelato here without the smell ruining the experience:(

This place has the best affogatos I've ever had!!! They smush the generous, flavor bomb helping of…read moregelato into the cup so the rich espresso doesn't melt it too quickly. Savor. (My mouth is watering right now) Pleeeez open at 10a in the summer so early morning river runners can have a shot of your heavenly gift.

Yep, this is a local favorite as evidenced by the queue and it is now a favorite of ours!…read more I ordered a small cup containing South African Dark Chocolate and I was richly rewarded. When next our sweet tooth barks at us, Gelato Dolce Vita will be high on our list.