Welcome to Handel's Ice Cream

“ This place has been around but finally made it to Santa Monica. Big variety of flavors. Nice employees. But line does develop due to being next to park. Get the sampler. 4 scoops of ice cream! ”

“ Seem to be a very popular place with the locals. We are from Texas and we're here visiting family. Went for ice cream after dinner. I had the chocolate malt with extra malt and it was great. There are tons of flavors of ice cream, and lots of different types of stuff you could get. ”

“ I came here fully expecting to roll my eyes at another overhyped “handcrafted” ice cream spot — and honestly? I kind of loved it. The scoops are massive, like “who hurt you?” levels of generous, and the flavor list is long enough to trigger a midlife crisis. I got Graham Central Station because someone on the internet said it changed their life. Did it change mine? No. But it was delicious and made me briefly forget the existential dread of parking in Santa Monica, so that’s a win. The line can get long, and the prices are creeping into “this better cure seasonal depression” territory, but to be fair, you’re basically getting a pint in a cone. Staff was nice, even though I was visibly panicking trying to pick between 47 variations of chocolate. Docking one star because no matter how good it is, I refuse to give five stars to any dessert that makes me feel like I need a nap halfway through. Still — highly recommend if you’re in the mood to hate yourself a little less after eating half your daily calories in one scoop. ”

“ I love going to Handel's in Ocean Park. I've been back now several times. The employees inside were busy working very hard to cut down a long line and I got my ice cream in great time and was super satisfied. My only sadness was that my favorite flavor, fudge ripple brownie, seems to no longer be available. The vegan flavor I tried was also great. Shouts out to the crew making the ice cream in the back!! Its perfect!!!! ”

“ Today I heard about this amazing homemade ice cream shop from Matt and I just had to try it today right after work and so glad I did BEST ICE CREAM ever!! amazing! Delicious and flavorful!! They had variety of unique flavors to choose from I tried the strawberry with cheesecake and salty caramel truffle and both were sooooooo good!! I can't wait to try for more flavors All staff members were accommodating and welcoming I will be back anytime soon and highly recommend to everyone ”

“ Hansel’s is finally in the Santa Monica area! Fresh home made ice cream with awesome added mixes! This cool window ordering kiosk makes the neighborhood vibe like a small town. ”

“ We LOVE Handel’s! Homemade ice cream is the best! Our family are big fans of the huge chunks that are in these giant scoops! I will warn you, even the small cone is HUGE! Their portions will make you smile! Get the 4 scoop sampler if you are wanting to try different flavors! Ice cream sandwiches are another great idea! We love OOOHH…DOUGH!, SPOUSE LIKE A HOUSE , and GRAHAM CENTRAL STATION the most, but really they are all great! 48 flavors and don’t forget their monthly surprise flavors too! They might have long lines, but it’s worth it! Parking lot is small, but plenty of street parking. The Big Blue Bus also stops in front and loads of shopping and restaurants nearby! ”

“ Dylon was so friendly and welcoming! Clearly loves his job and made the experience great already. Price for a 4 scoop sampler was very fair (and with so many flavors love the opportunity to have a sample flight of flavors!) Ice cream was delicious (buckeye, butter pecan, strawberry cheesecake, brownie dough) Very generous portions! Buckeye was a fave ”