Handel's Homemade Ice Cream

So many flavors. Everything we have tried has been delicious.

Food: 5

Service: 5

My new favorite ice cream place in Walnut Creek! I've been here 5 times now, and have loved all the flavors I've tried - and there are so many to choose from! I've brought friends here who have also become big fans. Very fair prices, free samples, and high quality ice cream with fresh ingredients. Service has usually been good and efficient.

I recommend these flavors:
-Banana Cream Pie
-Monkey Business
-Ooohh Dough
-Taro

You can't really go wrong, so try some samples and treat yourself! The waffle cones and waffle bowls were tasty, too.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

I liked the different ice cream.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Extra Waffle Cone, Ice Cream Cone, 4 Scoop Sampler

Mango Sorbet is out of this world!!!! There are plenty of options. Also vegan options.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amazing ice cream!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very good place in the downtown under rated

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Delicious ice cream and quick efficient service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Ice Cream Cone

Ugh, they need to pump their gas car cream with a cyber truck… that should tell you everything!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 2

Great ice cream spot in downtown Walnut Creek. I highly recommend the four sampler where you get to try different flavours at a reasonable price.

Kid-friendliness: Got cartoon-themed ice cream for kids.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: 4 Scoop Sampler

This place is the best! So many choices and al are rad!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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I can't say enough good things about Handel’s Ice Cream in Walnut Creek! Over the past seven weeks, I've found myself visiting about once a week, and it has quickly become a favorite spot for my family and me. The standout flavor for us has to be the Peanut Butter and Jelly ice cream—it's an absolute delight! The creamy peanut butter mixed with swirls of sweet jelly creates a nostalgic and delicious treat that keeps us coming back for more.

What I love even more about Handel’s is their commitment to the community. During one of my visits, they were supporting local cheerleaders by donating a portion of the proceeds, and it was heartwarming to see a business give back in such a tangible way. It’s clear that they care about more than just serving ice cream; they’re dedicated to making a positive impact in Walnut Creek.

Another fun aspect is the quirky blue cybertruck parked out front on occasion. My four-year-old son absolutely loves it! It adds a whimsical touch to our visits and makes the whole experience even more enjoyable for him. It’s those little touches that make Handel’s stand out from other ice cream shops.

The atmosphere is always welcoming, and the staff is friendly and helpful, making each visit a pleasure. Especially when you’re stopping by for a quick treat or family outing, Handel’s Ice Cream is definitely the place to go. I can't recommend it enough!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Ice Cream Cone

I had never been to a Handel's before a couple of weeks ago. The young man who helped us told us about the flavors and encouraged us to take our time, as there were so many flavors to choose from. My daughter and I had samples, and she chose to get a birthday cake milkshake. I still couldn't decide and noticed that there was a option to get four flavors in a container. Max said that it may be a good idea for me so that I wouldn't have to go without one of the flavors that I liked. Great suggestion!

I had two scoops of strawberry cheesecake chunk, a scoop of caramel latte and then a scoop of strawberry sorbet. The sorbet tasted great but its consistency didn't vibe with the other ice creams. I ate them all, of course :-) . The ice cream was very creamy and flavorful. Not heavy either. I was not disappointed at all!

I was pleasantly surprised that the customer service was so topnotch because sometimes businesses with younger people facing the customers, they sometimes lack in their skills, but I felt like Max was a great listener and had great suggestions for us. He was very patient with us as new customers completely unfamiliar with their flavors or what they even offered. He told us about the hurricanes and why vanilla was the only ice cream offered in it (flavors with chunks in it can potentially damage the machine). Sometimes the quality of the experience at a business is diminished by the customer service, but I thought the visit was enhanced by the customer service we received from Max. I don't live in the area, but should we come back, it would be great to drop by for some delicious ice cream and wonderful customer service again!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This place has some of the BEST ice cream and sorbets! They have many flavors so I recommend the 4 scoop sampler and make sure you try the pink champagne sorbet! Yummy Yummy and they are open late.

Parking: Lots of free parking in the indoor lot next door

Kid-friendliness: Kids will love the flavors

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: 4 Scoop Sampler

Why would customer service decide to ring up the group of people behind me first and tell me to wait? Any legit reason? Or am I being disrespected?

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 2

I don't think I'm going to Shake Shack anymore. Food, service and ambience is definitely a night-and-day difference when you compare Shake Shack and Handel's desserts. When I walked in, the employees greeted me cheerfully and respectfully. It was my first time, so they gave me time to look through their menu. So many choices, so I definitely looked over all the choices and settled on Butter Pecan, Pumpkin Ripple, Mud Pie, and Cheesecake Made with Oreo. Much of the environment was welcoming and not oppressive.

The employee handled my transaction with aplomb and I took a nice picture of the ice cream. If you don't want to stand there looking through all of the flavors, I have a picture for that in my review.

I hope to come back and try out more flavors! First impressions are so important for a customer to come back, and I hope the employees stay friendly.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: 4 Scoop Sampler