Employees were friendly and welcoming. Happy to help us pick items as it was our first visit…read more Mocha cafe de olla was delightful. Not too strong of coffee with well balanced flavors. Churros were fresh, made to order. Lovely crisp outside and pillowy center. Choco flan has a great textural contrast, very well made. Everything was not too sweet. Highly recommended.

How have I never noticed this spot? I frequent the Shakey's next door quite a bit and never…read morerealized that a churro shop as amazing as Papa Churros existed right around the corner. First and foremost, the location is really clean and organized, which is a huge plus in my mind. Additionally, there is a window you can see into as they make the churros, the cakes, and all other pastries in the shop. It's really captivating to look and see what they are doing. The moment you walk in, they treat you like family and instantly say hi and check-in on you. They also give you the time you need and let you do what you need to do. I ordered a churro and a choco flan. The churro took a minute, because they make it fresh, and was it worth it! Crispy, cinnamony, and delicious. The choco flan I got for a coworker and she loved it. Definitely coming back to try the flavored and cream filled churros!

OMG, every time I come to downy I come se my favorite shop and i love my service , the girl in the…read morefront are so sweet and the treats ta as sweet thank you

Super good ice cream especially the gelato! The young woman there is super friendly and very…read moreattentive. Me and my dad love coming here. Plenty of seating and the cute pink ambiance is neat. Definitely recommend.

A cute place, on the smaller side but very clean. Mostly made for to-go but there was a table. They…read morewere out of some items, but we did go in the evening. My husband had really wanted to try their diablitos (?). Everyone was really nice and when we said it was our first time they helped us to the ipad menu so we could see pictures which was very helpful. I got the small mini pancakes with strawberries, lechera, and choco sauce. It was good but nothing incredible. Its on a busy street so you can forget about parking. I think this place would be better for drinks those looked really good.

I came in last Tuesday, and the girl working was so kind and welcoming! She made an absolutely…read morephenomenal Dubai Strawberry Cup. The ingredients were incredibly fresh, and the flavor was a 10/10! Everything was delicious, and I'll definitely be coming back.

Came in on a Thursday evening, place wasn't super busy, there was a few people. There was one…read moreperson taking & making orders. She was super nice and helpful. Order took like 10 minutes. Ordered: Oreo louk 9 piece + vanilla ice cream Strawberry louk 9 piece + vanilla ice cream Paid $31. A little pricey but it was worth it! I didn't think I would enjoy it as much as I did. It was super light and airy, the toppings were great and the ice cream was a really good addition. We enjoyed it so much I didn't get a picture. The ambiance was nice, it was clean and spacious inside. I would totally return!

Not my first time here; we often have dinner at The Green Olive and then hop on over here for a…read morelittle sweet treat! Came on a Tuesday evening and no one was there! It was nice; they asked if we can wait an additional 5-7 minutes for a fresh batch of louks and of course we said yes! We love the Strawberry Shorty; we have ordered in the past the Ore-Ore-O, Classic, anand Churro Doodle. All delicious, warm, coated in sauce! Last night I did order a cookie butter ice-cream scoop last night. (Not photographed, I forgot!) It came with a sweet shortbread cookie/cracker, and NOT a Biscoff cookie which I thought was odd. I inquired about tasing some of the Jenni ice cream flavors that they had on their menu and she mentioned that they don't have them anymore? For future, hopefully they will put a sign over the menu to let patrons know if they are out of something. Definitely not my last time here; will be coming back again!

Porto's is the best ever with the best service too....and the breakfast empanadas are simply the…read morebest!

Christopher a busser helped me out and had amazing customer service , he was respectful and funny…read moremaking great conversatio. He suggested great food option. And gave us recommendations to try. overall and amazing busser

I was craving boba and a small snack, so my husband ordered from here via third party app…read more I always enjoy the drinks / milk teas. The appetizers are good. We've ordered the popcorn chicken before. It was good but very salty to my liking. This time we ordered fried and mozzarella sticks. Again, very salty. We would definitely order here again for the drinks, maybe not for the food.

I'm not a huge fan of this location. To start off, the service was bad. The cashier was sitting…read moreslouched in a chair and didn't even see me come in. I tried to order at the kiosk and it was pretty bad experience and didn't allow me to fully customize my drink. I ended up trying to get the cashier's attention and placed my order with her. They didn't have plain black teas on their menu so I asked to order one and she didn't understand what I wanted since they primarily have milk teas. I ended up ordering a plain black tea for me and a passionfruit iced tea for my friend. The black tea came out super concentrated and CLOUDY. I tried it and it was absolutely disgusting. I didn't think I had to request for it to be diluted, I thought that was common sense. She offered to remake the tea but I declined and asked to just give me a passion fruit tea instead. I wasn't a huge fan of the passionfruit tea, it was too sweet. I don't think I will return.

I'm a regular at Handel's. I was craving a late night treat and what better than handel's to…read moresatisfy that sweet tooth. But it was too late to make it to my usual Long Beach location which closes at 10pm. So, it was a pleasant surprise when i found out that the Downey Location closes at 11pm. So, this was my First time at this Downey location at the "Downey Landing" Outdoor Mall. Lots of parking available out front. This is one of the parlor style Handel's locations. I arrived at 10:15pm. There was a descent line but it was moving at a reasonable pace. You order at the window, you pay and wait for your order. The Space outside is nice with a limited amount of seating in a common area. The building is well lit and you can listen to some nice background music while you wait for your order or while eating. For those who don't know Handel's. Their ice cream is made in house daily at every location. And the flavors are seasonal. So, you wont always find the same fruit flavors. You'll also find different flavors at different Locations. Today i ordered 5 pints to go. Flavors in order were... Black Raspberry Chunk Peach Peanut butter parfait Key Lime pie Meri's Choice (never seen this one before) When i got home. I had a sample of each, and although they were all delicious. The 2 that stood out the most were the Peach (made with real peaches) and the Peanut butter parfait. The Key Lime Pie could also be a top place contender. In conclusion. The Ice Cream is always excellent at Handel's. The portions are generous. The prices are reasonable and the service is always good. I once again highly recommend trying them out if you have not already.

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream is a popular destination for rich, housemade ice cream offered in an…read moreimpressive variety of classic and creative flavors. Although the shop operates as a walk-up window with limited seating, upbeat music playing throughout the outdoor area creates an inviting atmosphere. The line moved efficiently despite the steady stream of customers, and the staff remained friendly throughout our visit. Best of all, the portion sizes are incredibly generous. A small serving is practically three scoops, offering excellent value. **Strawberry Ice Cream (Waffle Bowl): 5/5** Handel's truly elevates a timeless favorite with this exceptional strawberry ice cream. It had an irresistibly creamy texture while allowing the fresh, vibrant flavor of real strawberries to shine through in every bite. The crisp, freshly made waffle bowl added a delicious buttery crunch that perfectly complemented the luscious strawberry ice cream. **S'mores Ice Cream (Chocolate-Dipped Waffle Bowl): 3/5** This rendition of the beloved campfire treat had plenty of potential but ultimately missed the mark. While the ice cream itself was smooth and velvety, the graham cracker flavor overshadowed the toasted marshmallow and chocolate notes. The chocolate-dipped waffle bowl added a crisp textural contrast and a subtle hint of chocolate, but it wasn't enough to make up for the otherwise one-dimensional flavor profile. While our experience was somewhat hit-or-miss, Handel's demonstrated why it has earned such a loyal following. With its extensive selection of flavors and substantial portions, we're excited to return and explore more of the menu.

If you are looking for a unique experience stop by Cravings Ice Cream! The menu is fun and I have…read morenot seen anything like their options before. The ice cream was a 5/5 for me, the toppings, and waffles combined well giving a crunch to the soft ice cream. Free parking is available but limited, and they have outdoor seating with a v for entertainment. I was joyed to see the international snacks available for purchase! I had to buy some oreos. Another perk was the eatery nextdoor!

Update: They're no longer affiliated with Fivestars!…read more I've since gone two additional times to try their waffle bites. My last trip was kind of spontaneous because I suddenly got a Fivestars reward that day for these waffle bites. However, when I arrived, I was looking for the Fivestars tablet only to be met by a Clover tablet instead. It felt like I went through a time warp because the employee working behind the register didn't seem to have any idea what I was trying to say regarding Fivestars, though he did notice a little trifold card on the front counter mentioning Fivestars. I asked if he could get his manager so I could explain, and even show, him my Fivestars reward. The reward said "already accepted", which he almost thought meant I had redeemed it already, but if that were the case, then it would have said "already redeemed". Given that they've now done away with Fivestars, I'm not too surprised he may have gotten the words "accepted" confused with "redeemed", but luckily, he was happy enough to honor it for me. The employee who assisted me was very helpful, though he did ask me to repeat the topping and the drizzle that I wanted. I chose the Strawberry Cheesecake flavor ice cream with Fruity Pebbles toppings and a Strawberry drizzle on top. Since I had already tried the cookie flavors before, I figured I'd try the fruity flavors this time around. He said he needed about 5 minutes to prepare my waffle bites, which were presented a little different than last time. Last time, I got the Cookie Butter flavor with *Cookie* Crisp and Peanut *Butter* (see what I did there?), and it came in a small plastic takeout container. This one came in a large plastic cup, and I'm thinking the logistics may have changed a ton between my last two visits. I did appreciate how the employee asked if I wanted the waffles on top of or beneath the ice cream before making the waffle bites; I chose on top. He also asked if I'd like powdered sugar on top, to which I agreed. Unfortunately, neither of the waffle bites I got from my last two visits impressed me that much. As a matter of fact, the only thing that impressed me was the strawberry drizzle. Everything else fell kind of flat. While generous in size for the $8 price tag, the Cookie Butter and the Strawberry Cheesecake ice cream didn't really taste like these flavors at all! For whatever reason, the peanut butter didn't add much flavor, but the strawberry drizzle added a lot! How even?! In short, the waffle bites weren't that much of an upgrade from the ice cream scoop that I had on my first visit. I'm willing to say "too much good was no good" here. The waffles themselves were good, but they can only do so much when a flavored ice cream doesn't even taste like that flavor. It's worth noting that on my penultimate visit, when I got the Cookie Butter Waffle Bites, I saw two employees behind the front counter who were ready to take my order. I asked them to explain what the waffle bites were, but it took them a couple of tries to actually understand what I was asking. From what I gathered, the waffle bites were similar to the ice cream scoop I had on my first visit, but with the addition of a warm waffle to supplement the ice cream. However, the step-by-step process remains the same. I was initially told it would take 6 minutes to prepare the Cookie Butter Waffle Bites, but it actually took 15! It seemed like one was training the other or they were trying to gather the ingredients and/or the steps needed to create the waffle bites. After about 10 minutes, I was told by one of the employees they had to make a new batch of waffles because the first batch had burnt. The music was getting pretty loud, so it was hard to hear him after that, but I didn't want to hold up the kitchen prep process any longer. I just said "Alright, sure" so he could continue preparing my order. I do appreciate how he let me know of this so that I'd know the reason for the extended wait, but I wish they weren't so ill-prepared during my visit. So overall, still 3 stars overall. I appreciate the prior partnership with Fivestars, but these missed opportunities have led me to believe that Cravings is just not for me. I doubt I'll try anything else on their ice cream menu, and considering that there are only a few parking spots in their lot, it will take a lot to get me to try their hot chicken. And speaking of lack of parking, I also want to mention that on my second visit, I saw two open parking stalls right in front of Cravings, one on either side of a car. That car had its driver's side wide open so that I couldn't park there. I had to park on the passenger side of that car, which he left much less room for. Perhaps a microcosm of the clientele in this part of town? Everybody deserves a second chance, right? Unfortunately, not everybody can make the most of them, and this is just one example of such. Thanks for the sweet treats Cravings, but I'll get my next one somewhere else.

Came here on Thursday night, an hour before closing. Place wasnt packed, but busy. They have a…read morebrewery inside as well, just FYI. Good selection of desserts to choose from but we opted to get the Churros, and they didnt disappoint. Big, warm, sweet goodness... We got some drinks as well. Loved the decor inside. Would definitely come back.

I stopped by just to pick up some breakfast burritos - I've had coffee before once but I had never…read morebeen in store. So I came by, one sausage burrito and one chicken chorizo burrito with red salsa was the order. I will say they're not many workers you see up front, so service is quick and simple but if someone is helping a customer it can feel like you've waited some time. They put all the salsa within your order box if it's to go - I spent about $30 for sausage, egg and tater tots burrito with a basic red salsa. For the chicken chorizo, also tater tots and egg. The red salsa wasn't spicy but well spiced if that makes sense? It had a deep tasteful Smokey flavor but I wish it had some heat to it. The burritos are okay, they're good but pricey and nothing to run home about. They're a good size, filling and basic if you just need a quick eat that's not prepared by yourself. Get a coffee here! Get breakfast elsewhere maybe for the same price..

Late night and tasty grubbing at our bowls. Grateful they are open late and connected to a Nguyens…read morekitchen so I can enjoy the best of both worlds if I want to. The chamoy bowl is good as is the dragon fruit; those are my two go to options.

Pur Bowls is shared with another restaurant. Online orders were active so I had to wait a bit to…read moreorder. Plenty of options for topping and flavor. Everything seemed clean and organized. The bowl was delicious and I'll be back!