Upon walking in, the first thing I noticed was how sterile the environment seemed. There was a…read morescent of cleaning products in the air. The prep area was out in the open. A small is three scoops that must be the same flavor. I really wanted pistachio and cherry but there was no way I could eat more than a small. I got strawberry instead. It's made with real strawberries and very evenly creamy. While eating I was noticing other customers struggling to balance their ice cream on their cups and cones. A small is perfect for a couple with small appetites to share.

Best banana split ever! Handel's never misses…read more I got the banana split w/ my flavors being Rocky Road, Black Cherry and Monkey Business. Monkey Business was actually new to me so I'm glad I tried something different. I totally loved it. Total cost was $13 not bad at all. It was topped with strawberries, pineapple, chopped cherries and peanuts, which was pretty interesting. At first I wasn't going to get it with all those toppings and then I ended up leaving it as is and loved it. It all flowed together so well ! I also added caramel. Parking can vary, customer service was friendly and the line was small both times I went. Plenty of seating outside! 10/10 Handle's is my spot right now.

What a lovely little ice cream shop in a little strip mall. The person who helped us was so sweet…read more Even though her English was just as good as our Spanish, we made it through! We tried lots of neat flavors, and got a scoop of lemom-cucumber sorbet and tequila-almond ice cream. Not too heavy or sweet. Refreshing!

Nice little snack and ice cream spot in National City. They have a lot of flavors and a good…read morevariety! Ube, elote, strawberry cheesecake, Ferrero Rocher and more! The ice cream was a bit icy since we got served from the top of the tub. Some flavors aren't as creamy as I'd like but I wouldn't call this gourmet ice cream anyways. Ice cream on a cone, banana split or with a brownie. They also have other snack options. Prices are affordable. The worker who helped us is bilingual in Spanish and English.

Nothing beats some good cold stone! So creamy, so yummy…read more This location PACKED our cups. Super friendly as well!

I ran two red lights and drove over the speed limit just to get there, only to find out these lazy…read morepeople closed 20 minutes early. Google Maps says they close at 9:30 PM, and they can't deny it when they have a sign right outside saying the exact same thing. It was already closed at 9:15 PM, even though there were still customers eating at the outdoor tables. Terrible service.

Go to for some paletas and candy. We always keep fruiti pops on deck in our freezer. Lots of opens…read moreand they take cash card and tap to pay. Kind of a hidden gem.

This location is such a hidden gem, offering wholesale prices on ice cream, chips, and so much…read moremore. If you're throwing a party and need candy, this is definitely a great spot to stock up. Go check them out. You can thank me later.

Been here a couple of times. My wife orders here and I just get a taste of it since I'm not really…read moreinto it. Service is always great. The older lady, probably the owner, needs some enthusiasm when customers walks in. Not even a hello or welcome in greetings. It's a hospitality industry after all, food place to be exact, with customers. Good eats though. If you're into sweets and desserts, it's a must try! The place is always clean with many tables available for dine in. It's always not that busy when we go. However, I've seen it many times when we walked by it and there's alot of people around. Will definitely go back here, like always.

Paid $15 for a whole Japanese cheesecake. Family enjoyed it…read more Something different, fluffy, not overpoweringly sweet.

I love rolled ice cream & haven't been to this spot in years!…read more The inside hasn't changed at all, except maybe the addition of the key hole game machine. They have a pretty good selection of flavors. I was really shocked that they have a fruity menu like chamango & watermelon. That would be perfect on a summer day. Strawberry Shortcake: * Strawberry flavor tasted fresh * Love the crunch on top * 9/10 Cereal/Captain Crunch: * One of my favorite bases for ice cream: fruity cereal * Whipped cream tasted kinda funny * Crunch from the cereal on top was perfect * Without whipped cream: 10/10 Service was decent.

I honestly think this is one of the more underrated dessert spots in the South Bay. People tend to…read moreoverlook the fact that it exists. Everyone tends to look for boba but forgets that this joint is here too. It's located on the busy Plaza Blvd. It's in the same strip center as Island Pacific and Titas Kitchen, so depending on what time you go, parking is either good or bad. There is the bigger lot closer to Island Pacific but then you gotta walk a little more to the place. The place itself is decently cleaned. It's a cute little hangout spot with an ok amount of seating. They got games in there too if you hangout with friends. I had no issues with service. There was one girl working at the time and she was hustling making and taking orders. She was friendly and attentive so A+ to her. The dessert was actually really yummy. I had the Halo Halo Ice Cream Rolls and the ube flavor was pretty good. It wasn't overwhelmingly sweet. I liked the little tributes to halo halo (red bean, jelly, wafer). My friend had the banana pudding ice cream rolls and those were really good. I love the banana taste and the nilla wafer was a great addition. I really feel bad that I keep forgetting about this place. They deserve a bit more love and recognition. If I want dessert that isn't boba, I'm definitely going to be paying them a visit more. I also want to try their sugarcane drinks one day so I will be back!

Stopped by Boba Bar and Desserts while visiting the area and it definitely hit the spot. We were…read morecraving something sweet and refreshing, and this place delivered. They have a huge selection of drinks and desserts, and everything we tried was really good. The boba was perfectly chewy and the flavors were on point--not watered down at all. Place is on the smaller side but neat. Helpful staff and efficient, even with a crowd, which made the experience even better. Overall, solid boba spot with good desserts and lots of options.

Coffee milk tea - 2/5 Tasted like a pure expresso shot with…read morea dash of milk, had no sweetness at all. We usually get the coffee milk tea and its pretty tasty so that was disappointing. Thai tea Smoothie - 3/5 Same thing with the sweetness, it could use a bit more. Tasted watered down after a few sips and needed the bobas sweetness to carry the flavor of the drink. Boba was not fresh, can tell we got the bottom of the barrel since most pieces were hard in the middle but we did come an hour before closing so that can be a reason why. In my opinion its a hit or miss but employees are friendly and they provide quick service, I appreciate that they have a good amount of baristas making drinks.

I saw a recent social media posting that this OG and last remaining location of Hammond's Gourmet…read moreIce Cream would be closing at the end of this weekend. That prompted me to make a final visit as I used to frequent the PB store when it was still around. The original Vietnamese owner started the business in 2014 by sourcing unique flavors from Hawaii. With more competition and inflation, it was sad to hear that Hammond's was no longer able to sustain their mission anymore. I fondly recall one visit in which I came with a large group, and we split a 32-flavor flight. I loved being able to sample all of the different varieties, but it was hard to get to all of them before they started melting. Hammond's was one of the first local ice cream shops that offered flights as an option. The menu here also served floats, shakes, sundaes, and cookie skillets. I don't recall such options at the PB spot which focused on scoops and flights. There were about 30 flavors written on a marker board posted on a wall. The choices didn't seem as fruity or exotic compared to the early days. On this occasion, I opted for a medium sized cup with two different flavors... Mackinac Island Fudge and Strawberry Cheesecake. The first one had swirls of chocolate from the upper peninsula of Michigan mixed in with a vanilla base. The second one was a fairly standard variety that you will find at most ice cream places. I did like the collections of ice cream scoops that were mounted on the walls as decor. This North Park venue had several tables and a countertop for inside seating. It was likely the largest of what was one time three locations of the business. Thank you to Hammond's for your past decade of service to the SD community!

Another one gone. Like a restaurant that lost their chef, this place lost what made them so…read morespecial. I haven't been since Sept 2019. Back then they had delicious Asian inspired flavors like matcha, lychee, coconut and Thai tea that weren't too sweet. Today I had a hard time picking a flavor because everything tasted so average. Walking in, their menu didn't even look the same. They added their version of a pizookie that was way too sweet. Flights are still there. Their goblet chandelier, live wood countertop and mural in the back are the same, but what they're scooping and serving has sadly changed. Well this place is closing soon and I can see why.