What better way to wrap up date night while the temperature outdoors is a sweltering 28 degrees?…read moreHandel's Homemade Ice Cream, of course! We absolutely love this establishment! Many flavors to choose from with several that rotate in with the staple menu items. We are happy Handel's is open year-round as well as having a drive-thru available during undesirable weather (especially during the Winter months). Win-win...

The ice cream is very good. Better than regular grocery store brands, not quite as good as premium…read morebrands like Jeni's. Plenty of outdoor seating. (No indoor seating, you order outside and sit outside or in your car.) The ambiance is kind of meh. It doesn't have that exciting feel of going to an old-fashioned ice cream shop that I get at Mr. Freeze, nor the creative sundae options. So even though the actual ice cream quality is better here, I'm rating this place a 4 and Mr. Freeze a 5. If I could only have one of them in Toledo it would be Mr. Freeze for sure. But if I had to pick one of them to supply all the ice cream I could eat for the next year, it would definitely be Handel's. When I'm driving past this intersection in the summer, I'll often stop if the urge hits.

The ice cream is heavenly. The shop is super clean! The staff are very nice! Would highly recommend…read morethis ice cream shop.

Finally a Ben and Jerry's in Toledo. They have a delicious…read moreselection of all your favorites. Samples provided. I love that they carry a very small size which is just enough to satisfy that craving without ruining your healthy streak. Friendly service was a plus.

I love Rita's Italian Ice and was pumped when I saw they have a location in Toledo now. I went…read moreyesterday and got the Skittles ice and it was so good! The place is super clean and the employee working was super nice and friendly. I haven't been disappointed with a Rita's location yet. I can't wait to stop in again when in the area.

We were excited to stop by the new Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard of West Toledo during their…read moreopening weekend, just time for July 4. My tastebuds are still thinking about the Mango Italian Ice! Outstanding! Congrats to the Kynards on a great opening week!

I am compelled to drop a review for Erin Ann's because I cannot believe they don't have a million…read moreraving reviews here on Yelp. We've been several times and the owners & staff are great folks delivering a very welcoming and pleasant experience on every visit. It's a cute, quaint spot in downtown Sylvania with a great vibe. Erin Ann's is a much-needed place for allergen friendly sweets & treats. Folks who need GF and/or DF, this is the spot! The coconut milk-based ice cream is superb to the point that you would never know it's coconut. They always have rotating flavors and they are all unique and tasty. Amongst others, I loved the maple-bacon, which was delicious. Their HOMEMADE (!!) gluten free bagels are without a doubt the best GF bagels I've ever had. They are dense and flavorful and ready to handle whatever you throw on top. We've started ordering them by the pack to stock our freezer at home (we don't live nearby). I highly recommend the avocado & egg bagel sandwich, served open-faced, and absolutely loaded on both halves with savory avocado mash, sliced hard boiled egg, and everything seasoning...get it on the 'everything' bagel and you won't be disappointed; very filling...and addicting. Honestly, this is the menu item that keeps bringing our whole family back, even with all the amazing sweet treats on the menu. Juices and smoothies are outstanding. I've tried the Green Monster and Fall Harvest juices, and both are packed with goodness and flavor. Healthiness delivered in a delicious drink. On the treat side, I highly recommend the Cashew Chocolate Protein bites, GF pretzels, brownies, and these Snickers-like bars that taste just like their namesake (I can't recall what Erin Ann's calls their version though - I just know they are phenomenal). Give this spot a try, especially if you need GF items or non-dairy ice cream. You won't be disappointed.

The first time I went here I got the coffee and it wasn't the best. That was years ago so it could…read morehave changed by now! Otherwise I love that this place is local, natural, and uses the ingredients that it does! The smoothie is delectable as I'm sure everything else is. They have such a nice selection of all things delicious from little snacks to sandwiches and everything in between. The prices are very high but none of the menu items have ever disappointed. LOVE THIS PLACE.

I had not been in fifteen years but was visiting town and wanted to revisit my childhood. This was…read moreon a relatively cool day in April so no crowd. The soft serve is fairly average but the experience is elevated by the pricing - I got a sundae, cone, and two bottles of water for $9. This is unfathomable to me in 2026, particularly with the size of a small cone for $2.60. It just feels like a throwback. Friendly teenagers working collecting tips for college, cash only (I'm sure bad for many but nostalgic for me), the hand drawn signs. I just really enjoyed it. As I did back when I was in high school 25 years ago.

A Toledo classic! I've been going since I was a kid…read more The ice cream is very good but not exceptional. Maybe 4 stars for ice cream of this style (soft serve), and it doesn't really compare to ice cream like Jeni's or Handel's, it's a different category. The lines can be long, and they're cash only. But once you get to the front of the line, the service is always friendly. But the art is amazing. All the hand-drawn pictures to go with the sundaes and the creative sundae names and toppings/mix-ins. Some of the sundaes are the same ones they served 30 years ago, others are new. The portions are huge. If I recall correctly, for a large cone they take it all the way down to the bottom of the machine (although I've never ordered one myself!) The cake sundaes are quart size. I usually go with a small or junior sundae and it's plenty. It's my go-to stop on the way home from Centennial Quarry in the summer, and one of the places that I take friends from out of town to give them a taste of Toledo culture. I hope they keep going for many more decades!

The chili dogs are always amazing and the staff is always friendly. I usually have my dog with me…read moreand they are always so kind and compassionate when they see him. This is our go-to summer ice cream spot!

I've passed this place so many times wanting to try it and finally I found some time to try it for…read morelunch. Driving up I didn't realize they had a drive thru so this place became very convenient for me. They had a great menu focused on Chicago's beef sandwich and man was it delicious. I ordered the beef sandwich dipped with Cajun fries and a green goddess smoothie and MAN was I wowed by all the flavors. Fantastic place with a great menu and very friendly staff.

The first spot to open in the area. Second in kk e for my strawberry malt. Friendly service good…read moreice cream and don't forget the chili dogs.

Oh Happy Day as Mr G's Barn is open for the 2025 season!!!…read more This is hands-down our fave soft serve ice cream in the Toledo area.

These guys are awesome! They have this really colorful and modern look inside of the building. I've…read moretried their slushies and their fro-yo and it is good. They have tons of decisions for you because you do it yourself which makes it a lot easier because then they don't mess it up. I would definitely recommend this place.

Super cute fro-yo shop with friendly staff and a cute ambiance with plenty of seating. Greeted…read moreright away when walking in and love on Fridays it's $5 fill up. Only down side was there were very few (like less than 5) types of frozen yogurt to choose from. Several machines that said "of of order" or just didn't host a type of frozen yogurt to choose from. Never personally tried, but they also have several pre-made cakes, cookies, and cupcakes to take from their cooler as well if you need a specialty dessert in a pinch. They take special orders too if you're looking for something specific.

The girl with the nose piercings who is always working the cash register has a bad attitude problem…read moreand it ruins my experience often. She is usually texting and doesn't care that people are trying to order. Great blizzards though.

The food was amazing and the gravy is to die for. The service was the best they got my food to me…read morevery quickly and that made me very impressed because usually every place you go to now of days takes forever.

Great lemon ice cream as well as the banana. I get a hand packed pint every time I go.read more

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream & Yogurt Shop, hits it out of the park!…read more We have been to other locations, but our favorite in this chain is located on Holland-Sylvania and Sylvania. That particular location serves larger scoops and seems to keep the line moving faster. We love the variety of flavors to choose from. Some are "regulars" and others get rotated in from time to time. If we want scooped ice cream instead of soft serve, we definitely go to Handel's!