Handel's always hits the spot! Parking can be tricky but if you're luck enough to snag a spot on…read moreMain, give it a try!

So I'm just not understanding what the fuss is about with this place that's been popping up all…read moreover. I saw the line out the door and thought it must be good especially since they have other locations in Southern California. I tried their 4 scoop sampler with the non dairy coffee ice cream, butter pecan, mocha almond fudge and strawberry cheesecake. The only reason I'm giving this 2 stars instead of 1 is because the mocha almond fudge was good, creamy, chocolatey with a smooth consistency. The staff were super friendly and the place was clean, like spotless. That's where the positives end. The non dairy coffee scoop tasted like the just froze some old coffee, it was bitter and I spit it out. The strawberry cheesecake had weird squares of what I assume was supposed to be cheesecake but tasted more like a gummy with artificial flavoring, those two scoops were thrown out. The butter pecan I finished but it was too sweet, something I'd never thought I'd say, and it melted almost immediately in the 80+ degree heat into sugar water with a piece of pecan in it. As mentioned before the mocha almond fudge was pretty good, perhaps people get that flavor and that's why the line was out the door. I saw some people get shakes so maybe those are better, but I won't be coming back to give it a shot. Cold stone, Mr. Softee, Rori's, McDonald's, Dairy Queen, etc etc all offer better ice cream options. That's this critic's review, until next time, I'll be eating.

BEST FUNNEL CAKE OF ALL TIME!!! you will not regret it. It was perfectly fluffy and my boy friend…read moreate the entire thing in one sitting

Tucked on Main Street, you'll find funnel house. It's a tiny house but the funnels are…read moredelicioussss!! I shared 1 funnel cake amongst 4 people. We got the strawberry and whipped cream. I'm personally used to the funnel cakes from fairs and amusement parks that tend to be super crunchy and hard to break into sometimes from being fried too long. But this one.... SOFT. Fresh to order of course. Super easy to tear apart and scoop up the strawberries and whipped cream. I loved the texture, and the strawberries weren't too sweet at all. I think it's such a great sweet treat to have when in HB. There's also other goodies like cookies, brownies and drinks. Customer service was fast, standard, nothing else. & pricing is very fair. They have a small floating side table to eat off of, otherwise you'd eat this outside. It's pretty cramped inside. Parking is on main or in the close by parking garages. No restroom. Tiny lil thang.

First time here , I've walked by it multiple times but since we got back from Italy, I was craving…read moregelato. The owner is from Bologna Italy. I had the pistachio and biscoff. Oh my goodness, I felt like I was back in Italy. The gelato was excellent. My friend had Rose and chocolate , she said it was excellent as well. Definitely will be back to this gem and let others know about it as well. Keep walking past Handels ice cream- no comparison , walk around the corner and go the Mangiamos. The place is cute and clean. Several places to sit inside and curbside.

Food 5/5 Service 5/5…read more Ambiance 5/5 I had pistachio gelato Taste so good I recommend it

I came to Huntington Beach for ice cream. Not Handel's. Not some artisanal creamery with a PhD in…read moredairy sciences. Han's. Or Hans. Or Hans Christian Andersen's Ice Cream Emporium of Mystery. Honestly, I was too busy eating to verify the name. I ordered a double scoop on a chocolate-dipped cone covered in peanuts. Then, in a stunning display of self-restraint, I ordered another double scoop on a chocolate-dipped cone covered in peanuts. Each one was $12, which sounds expensive until you're standing there holding what is essentially a frozen monument to poor decision-making and happiness. The ice cream was good. Not "I saw God in a waffle cone" good, but genuinely good. Straightforward, tasty, and exactly what I wanted after wandering around Huntington Beach pretending calories don't apply near the ocean. Service was great--friendly, fast, and completely supportive of my quest to consume enough ice cream to alarm a cardiologist. Overall: Good. Would I go back? Absolutely. Mainly because I still don't know the name of the place and need to continue my investigation.

Don't let the lower star reviews fool you, this is an ice cream to try…read more I've been wanting to try this place for a while, and I'm so glad I finally did. They must use really good ingredients for their ice cream, doesn't feel like a lot of processed stuff. The ice cream was melting as expected and I didn't feel terrible after eating one by myself. It was just refreshing and joyful. They are located on the southern most side of Pacific City. It's rather tucked away. Once you reach the end of the plaza, go in the building and they are immediately to your left. Staff are friendly. Place is clean. They have a lot of flavors, but sadly you need to buy it to try it. I was disappointed, of course, because some flavors seemed really interesting, but I don't dare try something different if in case I end up not liking enough to regret it. There was another ice cream place up north that had the same policy, but they are so confident about the flavors and quality that they will replace your order completely should you not like it. I don't think this place has that kind of policy, which would discourage me from choosing this place compared to their chain competitor just a block away. Maybe there could be a compromise like, try up to 3 flavors only. That way, I can try three new unique flavors but if I really didn't like them I could still have a great experience with a tried and true favorite. Hope the owner seriously considers this because I think they are great and I want them to thrive! Another great thing about this place is that It isn't a big chain and mass produced. It feels personal and feels very special. I admire people who have such a passion for the craft that they invest in it with time and money, so let's support! Especially when the ice cream is this good.

What can possibly be sweeter than a poem about dessert you ask?…read more Well.... You're just gonna have to read ahead to find out. When you're craving something sweet Then there's no need to look very far, Just hop on over to Huntington Beach And come checkout a place called the Popbar. They have Gelato and Sorbetto on a stick All packed and ready for you to eat, Just pick a flavor, select your topping And prepare yourself for the perfect treat. Dip your Popbar in Milk or Dark Chocolate Go with White chocolate, mint choc. or Caramel, Top with coconut, nuts or even a chili powder And Yes, that is actually a topping that they sell. Now once your delicious Popbar is fully dressed There's absolutely no reason for you to dig deep, Cause at the small starting point of just 5 dollars There's no reason to say their prices are too steep. So the only real question that is left to ask Is which flavor, dipping & topping will you choose, Just don't stress too much about what you pick Whatever you decide, you simply cannot lose. So.... Meet you at the Popbar is H.B. In let's say 15?? I know what I'm gettin!

THE BEST YOGURT DIPPED IN CHOCOLATE OR ANY TOPPINGS YOU WANT. Truly my favorite place to come to in…read morepacific city Huntington. It's a must try any time you visit this area. The workers are very kind and clean. They also have sorbet and gelato if you don't want frozen yogurt. They have so many great flavors.

We attended an event where Polar Playground was there. My kids along with every kid there (also…read moreincluding tons of adults) were excited to try their cotton candy creations. The 2 staff members were friendly, fast and made the event so fun. They had a list of options to choose from, but also would make something by request too. They let you customize what colors you wanted and the details of their creatures were top notch. Not only were the cotton candy creations amazing to look at, but they also were delicious tasting too! I highly recommend them for an event especially a kid's birthday party.

Finally got around to visiting Polar Playground with the bonus of not having the extreme lines out…read morethe door. There are so many options for cotton candy creations that the hardest part is picking your design. Thankfully they have a list of suggestions and you can also look on Yelp and search google to show them your choice. They call you up when they're starting so you can see your order being made. Fun for kids and adults alike. Ice cream options for those who want a different sweet treat. They do have some chairs and tables but if there's a large party it's going to be tough to get a Spot to sit down. If you need to take your cotton candy home make sure to ask for the bag and use the air blower to keep it pristine as you wrap it. The cost won't break the bank. The place is accessible and parking is easy.

This place was sooo yummy. I got the Hawaiian flavors with the custard! The custard is soo…read moredelicious (basically like creamier ice cream). It was soo refreshing. I wish the flavoring was natural, but it's such a yummy treat anyway. Can't wait till they open one up closer to mid OC.

I liked it, but I was expecting an all natural Italian ice. I was disappointed that all the flavors…read morewere artificial :(

After the beach me and my girlies decided ice cream was the perfect end to our adventure, and this…read morewas my kinda place!! It's pretty straight forward when it comes to scoops in bowls or on a cone, add toppings, etc. or you can make it a sundae for an extra $1.50 (don't quote me on the price, but it's not much). The guy behind the counter was helpful and patient since it was my first time; he let me try 2 flavors and a knew exactly what my pick would be. What I liked about Afters was that while I got 2 scoops, it didn't have to be the same flavor! I didn't buy any, but you can grab pints to go and there is a fridge with drinks and such. There is no inside seating, but the outside area is okay, kinda sticky, but that's to be expected. My only complaint, and it's not just with Afters, but I wish there were actual dairy free options of ice cream...sherbet and sorbet isn't ice cream, ya know?

Came at 2pm on a Saturday. Walked up and the door was locked with a sign that they were on a 10…read moreminute break. All of a sudden a worker walks up to the other side use the key to open the door but ignores us and makes ice cream for herself. I got to the door she goes in and makes ice cream and when I pop my head in there to ask her if they're open, she said that she's on a 10 minute break. They had only been open for an hour and are already closed, even though store hours said they're open. So my wife and kids and I waited as she walked in and out, not trying to acknowledge us. Super weird experience really bad customer service. We've been coming all the time and this is the first time we've ever experienced this.

Nothing like Salt & Straw on a hot (heatwave) socal day…read more Had to come in to try their seasonal flavor, wild forged berry slab pie, which i've been seeing all over my fyp. And let me tell you, it did not disappoint! I LOVED the berry jam with the salted vanilla ice cream. And the pie crust chunks, perfection. For our second scoop we got the vegan hazelnut cookies and cream which was also very yummy. It had a coconut base, which honestly you couldn't really tell because there were so many mix ins. I'm not complaining though!

i've been to this location a handful of times, and i'm always surprised to find parking since the…read morelot is pretty small and i tend to come weekend nights. the interior is clean and the workers are always so friendly, from whoever is chatting w the group waiting at the front of the line and the people scooping ice cream for you. they always feel like real people and the ice cream picking experience doesn't feel rushed the seasonal flavors change on a monthly basis but not always at the beginning of the month. i appreciate that there's always a vegan flavor, but it tends to always be coconut-based which becomes a bit of an overpowering flavor. this is a qualm w the franchise and not the location, but i'd love more non-coconut based vegan options (like that raspberry marzipan princess cake flavor). prices are kinda expensive but when the flavor hits it hits

amazing ice cream and service each and every time I come. the flavors are all so unique and tasty…read more I always have trouble deciding what I want because they're all so good!! small interior and minimal exterior seating. more of a place to grab and eat in your car.

My son has been raving about Stella Jean's ice cream for awhile now and I finally got a chance to…read morego try it myself and it did not disappoint! I'm Filipino and was tickled to hear about the flavors...Ube Pandesal Toffee, Banana Turon Crunch & Mango Sticky Rice. We tried the Ube Pandesal Toffee and I'm quite amazed how they were able to capture that unique flavor. I grew up with making an "ice cream" sandwich by putting ice cream in a pandesal and tasting this just unleashed a core memory of being young and making an ice cream sandwich that way. We will definitely be back to try the other flavors! When we arrived there was a few people in line and when the line grew a bit, I think it was a manager that stopped what he was doing to jump in and help with customers which I thought was very considerate of him to do. Lastly, the location was charming and tucked away in the corner of the plaza. It had a few tables outside and in the adjacent Pop Pie shop to sit for a few minutes to enjoy the ice cream! It's nice to support a small businesses that cater to the community! Good luck to the Stella Jean family...wishing you success! I'll be back for my Turon & sticky rice!