Cauldron is amazing!…read more Used to enjoy the San Diego location frequently but they went out of business a few years ago. Was in the area this evening after a kids event and grabbed some Cauldron. Still fantastic! Made fresh, super creamy and delicious! My wife got the Puffle with Milk & Cereal flavor, enjoyed it a ton. Kids and I all got mint chocolate chip, VERY creamy with big chunks of chocolate. Wish we had one closer to home! Highly recommend.

From the ads and pictures everything seemed cool. The way they make ice cream is unique and I'll…read moregive it that. So let's get to it. We ordered three things; mint chocolate chip, rose, and milk and cereal. All with a bubble waffle cone. The service was disappointing, the guy who worked there seemed like he didn't care and it was just another job. No life to him and was just rude about asking the code for the bathroom. The mint and chip is basic. Nothing too much about it. My kids like it, so I got it. Average 3/5. The rose ice cream tasted like a rose, it was pretty good and very floral. The disappointing part is I was hoping the ice cream would be shaped like a rose as depicted on the picture. Nope, just a scoop and left it as is. 5/5 for taste and 0/5 for presentation. The milk and cereal one was actually pretty good. Especially with Frosted Flakes in it. It literally taste like cereal. 5/5. I would give it a higher star if the service complimented it and th presentation of the rose ice cream did.

Always passed by this place and finally made it here! Should have gone earlier!!!!…read moreMULTIPLE CHOICES of ice cream water/milk based Owner is so nice he deserves so much business! Definitely recommend ube oreo milkshake!!!! Soooo delicious. Ambiance is so cute ! And pink!

Everything is insanely creamy with flavors I've never heard of before like Netflix & Crunch and…read moreS'mores (with real s'mores ingredients). They got homemade popsicles, floats with any soda you find in there, and the most impressive part is their Concha Sandwich. The team behind it keeps adding locations because they're doing their thing. Authentic Mexican ice cream shop that's got the game on lock.

Decided to check this place out since it was a pretty hot day today and wanted to see if this…read moregelato place was worth it. It was definitely worth it. It's a small shop but it has a lot of charm. Really good selection of non dairy gelato and they have a decent amount of dairy gelato. Clean and friendly staff. Fast service and very affordable. Will be going back for sure. Cleanliness / 5 Customer service / 5 Affordability / 5

Ice cream had good unique flavors; this would earn the place 5 stars by itself, however, due to…read moreservice, I will have to lower to 4 stars; this is because they only allow 2 samples of ice cream. Place was small and clean, limited seating, similar to lots of ice cream places, and includes a little stuffed animal claw machine inside

Cutest little character ice cream, extremely adorable and delicious. I got the pistachio gelato and…read morethe strawberry cherry blossom gelato and it was absolutely amazing. Highly recommend you come check it out if you're in the area.

the cutest ice cream store ever!! they have so many characters and flavors you can choose from, and…read morethe price isn't steep either. there's definitely a style and flavor for you. their flavors are pretty unique, which i really value in an ice cream store. i got the jasmine ice cream, which had a pretty strong jasmine flavor. staff was friendly and patient with our group. the interior had minimal seating. i highly recommend checking this place out, even just for their character ice creams!

Han's is one of those little slices of what life used to be, it really brings me back to getting…read moreice cream as a kid and looking into the freezer for my next treat. I truly love ice cream parlors and am glad Han's does well and happens to be right down the street from where I live. The service is always friendly, they always answer any questions and are attentive the whole interaction. The store itself has a good amount of seating with the neon signs glowing in the background. The smell of waffles cones lingers in the air as you enjoy your dessert. I will say I have only been to Han's for ice cream, this review bears no criticism on the food itself, however it does look good. The ice cream, from the flavors I've had are well made, smooth and creamy, not a single ice crystal to be found. The variety would be my one knock against Han's, in a world where other ice cream shops take it above and beyond Han's has many flavors that are pretty similar. However, Han's stays true to itself with its selection, and that can be a pro or a con depending on how you look at it, all I know is I love the coffee oreo and circus animal flavors. The munchie was a really nice surprise, if you've ever had an Its-Its, it's pretty much that with more flavors to boot. If you're looking for a place to have a first date or just get some ice cream after dinner, your money is well spent at Han's

Randomly came across Hans' Homemade Ice Cream while Yelping for a sweet treat and decided to give…read moreit a try. Popped in on a Saturday mid-afternoon and were helped right away. The shop has a nostalgic, old-school vibe that makes it feel like a classic neighborhood ice cream spot. There are a few booths and tables available inside if you want to sit and enjoy your ice cream. Noticed the "Deli" sign when we arrived and were surprised to find out that Hans' is also a restaurant. It was interesting seeing the combination of deli/restaurant and homemade ice cream all in one place. Definitely seems like a spot where you could grab a meal and finish it off with something sweet afterward. As for the ice cream, there was a decent variety of flavors to choose from. One downside is that they don't offer samples, so I played it safe and stuck with flavors I already knew I'd generally enjoy rather than taking a chance on something new. I do wish sampling was an option, especially when trying a new ice cream shop and deciding between several flavors. While it was a pleasant stop, nothing about the ice cream or overall experience particularly stood out.

Great product. Place is well lit and clean. It may be a bit…read morepricey, but it's comparable with a coffee from Starbucks: I paid $5.50 for ice cream in a waffle cone. I'm surely coming back.

The reasons for taking away the three stars:…read more 1. When I first walked in, I wasn't greeted by the middle-aged woman wearing a bow. Her attitude made the first impression very unpleasant. 2. The manager was extremely unprofessional and unhelpful, especially over the phone. There was no point in trying to reason with her because she refused to budge or help me get a refund for an expired product. Thankfully, the employees were kind and helped me get a full refund. 3. The girls were super nice, but I felt bad because it seemed like their hands were tied. The worst part was that the drink was expired, and even after trying the product, they still decided to sell it. Overall, a very disappointing experience, especially because of the manager's unprofessional behavior and the expired product.

I have been coming here since I was a child! Hand down the best ice cream & paletas. Mom and Dad…read moreshop, service great!

I really wanted to give a good rating, but the portions for the "affordable pricing" weren't worth…read moreit. My daughter got a medium magonada that was halfway filled and the mini scoop of ice cream for a regular-sized scoop was ridiculous. My children and I walked in and it was the lady owner. No smile or hi. Even after we said hello to her. Customer Service was not as friendly as I thought it would be. I should have just left. I didnt speak spanish but I come enough to experience this again and again.. The energy was off, but it was a hot day and my kids needed something to cool them down while waiting. Needless to say.. do better.. They were more engaging to someone else there that gave them attitude.. do better please. I'll make the drive elsewhere to avoid bad crappy energy crabby patties.

Love this location, nestled within the Tustin marketplace, with a fountain, large area of…read moreAstroTurf, and alongside a black dot coffee, Mendocino farms, and a regal theater. When the weathers nice it gives the best summer night vibes!! They have 4 walk up windows to take your order so the line moves fairly quick. I also will never stop being obsessed with peeking inside to see all of the freezers lined up with ice cream!! Watching all the employees scooping orders always reminds me Charlie and the chocolate factory lol Check out my photos to see their current flavor offerings!

Ice cream was amazing!! Great service…read more The line was long but moving fast Yes I will go again!!

After having a hearty dinner at a ramen place nearby, I suggested ice cream as a nice birthday…read moretreat with family. We ended up here at Handel's ice cream. This place felt dangerously close to being at Five Guys Burger restaurant, the decor, the whole vibe that was attached to it. We basically had to stand in line like a fast food chain, like Burger King or McDonald's, and ordered ice cream. But the setup was and looked like five guys burgers. The overall experience here at Handel's Homemade Ice Cream shop in Irvine, California was about 10-15 minutes. My group of 5 each got something and I ended up with a pint of their chocolate ice cream. It was a part of my birthday dinner celebration on a weekend in September 2026. Thankful that my purchase was paid for by family. It was around 8pm when we walked in on a Saturday night. There was no visible chairs and tables to sit on so we ended up eating it on the way to the car. I myself ended up eating my pint of ice cream back in my hotel room later that evening while enjoying late night tv. And at Handel's Ice cream shop, it was nice. There were a bunch of high school kids working that night and it was nice to see all of them working professionally and being responsible and respectful. It was honestly cool that there's some good in the world these days. I enjoyed that aspect of this experience and got in ice cream for my birthday celebration. The overall experience and atmosphere of Handel's Homemade Ice Cream in Irvine, California was nice and casual, while being very much expedient and enjoyable as the same time. While there weren't any tables inside the ice cream shop, there was limited seating outside the store, but they were occupied at the time I was there. The restaurant was kind of standing room only, so there was a bunch of people already in line when my group came in to check out the scene. For the most part though, it was nice to have an ice cream shop nearby to complete the birthday dinner ensemble after a ramen dinner with family. Ice cream is always a good choice for anyone and everyone especially children. If you're in the Irvine area and love to grab your ice cream fix, consider coming to Handel's homemade ice cream shop and tell them your favorite flavors. They just might have yours in stock. I was happy that they had my classic chocolate readily available and there's a few chocolate inspired creations as well. Really nice and definitely recommended and even suggested if you're in the Irvine area and want a good dessert to end the work day or weekend evening. Or ice cream just because. Made my trip to Irvine worth it for sure. Handel's Ice cream shop is located in Irvine, California. It's physically located at 5365 Alton Parkway in the heart of Irvine. They accept major credit cards as well as cash. For myself though, it was paid for by my family because it was my birthday treat and it was great. So that's that. As far as parking goes, there's generous parking options here if you are interested and love to drive. If you're the type who loves public transportation, consider taking the necessary transportation options to get you to here in Irvine and then to Handel's Ice Cream shop. It's in a cozy part of the shopping center destination. Kinda funny how there's an ice cream shop here and a McDonald's next door. Maybe I guess McDonald's ice cream doesn't compare to Handel's and it's homemade ice cream and it's many flavors to choose from. And so, consider yourself informed that Handel's homemade ice cream shop is good for your soul. If you're ever in the Irvine area and need your ice cream daily fix, consider coming over to this part of Irvine and get in what you need the most. I guarantee it. One of the better ones I've had in a while. 5.0 stars for the overall experience. Support local! A+

So delicious, you can't go wrong with any flavor. There are a plethora of options. I personally…read morelove pistachio and black cherry. Both of those are not too sweet. I love graham central station as well. Getting the sampler is our favorite thing to do because we can share the four flavors. The service is always nice. The young workers know what they're doing, and they are kind doing it! No inside seating, but there is plenty of seating outside. The plaza offers several eateries for meals as well as dessert. There's also a Ralph's and CVS. Treat yourself and your family and friends!

La señora mayor fue muy grosera y me cobró por un helado y nunca lo puso en la bolsa. Cuando volví…read morepara decírselo, se fue y no pudo disculparse. Horrible servicio al cliente

Decent place, four star only in relation to paleteria azteca, which is our current favorite. The…read moreshakes were good. One of my sons had the Mexican caramel shake and my other son had the grandma chocolate. Both were really good and creamy. My wife was excited about the mangonada, but that wasn't as good. Definitely was missing the lime and the flavor wasn't the best we've had, but still better than some of the other places we've had recently.