Made fresh every day! Lots and lots of flavors to enjoy…read more Free Samples. All ages waiting in line patiently. Service is efficient and friendly. Prices are reasonable No place to sit inside but no one cares because it's all about the creamy, tasty, dreamy ice cream.

Hiya, B.U.M.S., What…read morestarted as a quick, random pit stop to escape the warm Oceanside heat turned into another reminder of why our family frequently chooses Handel's Homemade Ice Cream for our sweet cravings. Even though visiting Handel's is practically a regular tradition for us, I've never thought to write a review simply because we come here so often. We got super lucky during this visit because there was unexpectedly no line, letting us walk right up to order our go-to favorites: a delicious Blue Monster for myself and a bright Cotton Candy for my son. What truly makes this Oceanside spot such a fantastic, family-friendly location is the setup right across the street--it is an awesome place to sit and eat your ice cream right in front of the library courtyard, surrounded by open air and beautiful architecture. Have you been to Handels? What's your favorite go to ice cream flavor?

Great selection of gelato and espresso drinks. Friendly, attentive staff. Conner and Eric (owners)…read moreand the staff are on it?

I have been eyeing 1022 for a while and finally decided to stop by after a hot day at the beach!…read moreThere were so many unique gelato flavors to choose from, but I ended up getting the ricotta & fig and it was absolutely delicious. The two flavors complemented each other perfectly, and the creamy texture really enhanced the flavor. The staff were incredibly welcoming and knowledgeable about the different gelato flavors. There are still so many flavors I want to come back and try, especially the pistachio and tiramisu. I'll definitely be back, and next time I'm looking forward to trying out their coffee as well!

I love coming to Handel's. The portions were huge, the quality was excellent and there are so many…read moreflavors to choose from, it's some of the best ice cream I have ever had. Whenever I stop by I get two scoops, my favorite is the Key Lime pie flavor, it's the best in my opinion. I also like to try several samples to find my new favorite flavor. The workers are always friendly and go above and beyond to help. There is usually a line, but it moves quickly. The prices are very reasonable. I definitely recommend this place!

I absolutely love coming to Handel's. They have a great variety to choose from, I always ask for…read moresamples and find new flavors I like. I chose Graham Cracker and Key Lime Pie. The flavors went well together, their Key Lime Pie ice cream has always been my favorite. This place was packed with people when we stopped by, the lines went quickly, the staff was very nice, and ordering was easy. I am looking forward to my next trip back here.

It's a liquor store... with liquor. And other things you find at other liquor stores. It's nice…read more Narrow aisles packed with liquor store oddities. They also sell onions... and other veggies.

This store is amazing they got literally anything you'd need from drinks to fresh sandwiches and…read morecookies and alcohol obv. I only go for the redbull, which is rlly cheap over there :D!! 2 for 5! and the service is great, the people at the counter are always nice and do simple small talk, rlly nice ppl and rlly lovely store :)

So, whaddaya do in Oceanside (aka: "O'side", to me at least), after a nice lunch with a Yelp Friend…read moreyou met in person for the first time? Ya knock around on the O'side Beach, making your way slowly toward the famous Oceanside Pier, THAT'S what ya do. I absolutely love The O'side Pier, and try to make time for a trip there, anytime I'm in Escondido. It doesn't make it more difficult that it's the closest place to get to the Pacific, driving from E-town. Google up The Oceanside Pier; it's got quite a history. Ya know how they say: "There's always room for Jell-o"? Well, the same could be said for Italian Ice. Similar to Ice Cream, it contains NO Dairy (in case you're lactose-intolerant), and is simply DELICIOUS! You're not "delicious-intolerant", are ya? Which brings me to Skweezrz New York Italian Ices. "Italian Ice Joe" is set up right at the base of the ramp you walk up, to get onto The Pier itself. Great location; even greater fare. Joe's a really cool guy; I hung around long enough to see how great and easy he is with people of all kinds, be it kids, surfers, the ladies, or that annoying guy that talks your ear off, and just won't LEAVE (uh, that'd be...me). He offers every passer-by a free sample, and I warn ya; if you sample, you WILL buy! Of course, Joe offered me a "free one" (no not "that" kind). Sadly, he was out of my favorite fruit flavor (Cherry), so I had to "settle" for Strawberry; it sure didn't feel like settling. I may eat more Ice Cream than Italian Ice (as a general rule), but I really don't know why. The flavor was AMAZING! Couple that with the fact that it's gotta be lower in calories (something I could do with less of), and has a MUCH fresher finish. Compared to Ice Cream (or even frozen Yogurt), it's a way healthier choice. And it seems to quench your thirst, at the same time it's soothing your mouth with sweet, fruity coolness. Joe's got every flavor under the Sun (tho there was no Sun itself today); all the expected fruits, plus a chocolate flavor Joe sez tastes just like a Tootsie Roll. Or if ya can't decide, have him mix ya up a "Rainbow"; I can't remember if that's what he called it, but you get the idea (I posted a pic of one). Joe's got 'em ALL! It's NOT just getting a cup of frozen stuff; no, it's a whole "experience", it really is. The cool Italian Ice will soothe your mouth and cleanse your palette, and Joe's perpetual good mood is infectious. If you don't leave with a lighter spirit just by hangin' around the guy, you're a lost cause. The Italian Ice will cost ya (tho not very much at all); the uplifting spirit is FREE. If you're in Oceanside, you gotta take a trip to the O'side Pier. Take a walk all the way to the end and have a chat with the Pelicans, but don't get too close (they WILL attack, and I'm not kidding). And above all else, ya GOTTA stop by Skweezrz New York Italian Ice cart, say hi to Joe, and have a cup of frozen cheer. Tell him Larry sent ya! larrythediner .

This is probably THE BEST Italian ice cream place I've tried! They are located on the Oceanside…read moreBoardwalk/Strand right below the pier in front of The Tin Fish a great seafood joint! You cannot drive to this location, but there is tons of parking and you can walk the boardwalk and enjoy some Italian refreshing ice! Their Italian rainbow (cherry, lime, lemon), blueberry, coconut and mango ate all flavors I've tried or sampled and all taste DELICIOUS! Went yesterday and they had something new! Diablito Rica for just $5 and that includes; 3 scoops of mango ice, chamoy, tajin and a tamarindo stick, it was happiness in my mouth! I opted out one scoop of mango for Italian rainbow ice. They didn't skimp on the tajin and chamoy either and you can add the extras to any scoop(s) of Italian ice, if you don't like mango. If you ever find yourself in Oceanside on a hot day and are looking for a refreshing treat, try this place, I promise you won't be disappointed! They are super friendly and their samples are very generous! Enjoy!

great tasting flavors and all the toppings you could want! taste is similar to golden spoon just…read moreless expensive

The price of the yogurt cup was almost $10 for what I got. I only really liked the original flavor…read morebecause the rest were all overly sweet and the texture overall was ok the icier side. I would have preferred a creamy texture. It's ok for what it was but I think I'd rather spend that amount on an ice cream that's more worth the cost.

The ice cream was delicious, service was excellent, and the ambiance was great. Would recommend!read more

I like Taiyaki ice cream and have come here for years whenever we visit Oceanside. I was just there…read moretonight. My order was taken promptly and the gentleman who took my order had excellent customer service taking my order, then...there was the wait to get my order. There were 3 employees and two were standing around while one worked. A customer who came in after me got his order, and all employees were just standing around. I went to the counter and asked if I had been forgotten. 2 of the employees got to work on my order. The only young woman working there was on her phone and handling food with the same gloves. I said excuse me, to her and pointed out that she had been on her phone and handled food in without getting new gloves. She looked at me and said, "So do you want me to change my gloves?" I replied "yes, it's a sanitation issue. I have worked in the industry and taught restaurant management." She changed gloves, cut off the edges of the Taiyaki waffle she had touched with the other gloves, finished my dish, and slid my finished dish across the counter. She said nothing as she slid the dish of taiyaki towards me, and turned and walked away from the counter. The restaurant had an "A" rating, but the cross contamination issue of handling personal phone and food with the same gloves, is not "A" rating behavior. It was close to closing and I do understand that it was getting late. It is still very disappointing. The restaurant did appear to be clean in the customer area. As I watched all 3 employees, the gentlemen working showed safe and sanitary work behaviors. I hope this cross contamination behavior by the female employee gets corrected.

We were greeted and seated quickly, came on a Sunday around 8:30 pm…read more Our waiter was very knowledgeable with the menu, gave us suggestions that at first we thought were just him kinda talking the dishes up, but dang whoever is cooking in the kitchen knows what's up! lol They knew how to sear a steak better than most! and made some amazingly moist/juicy perfectly fried chicken! I promise you it's really that good, please try both. Our cocktails were PERFECTLY made. The staff was on it, I mean you can tell they work as a team. Different ppl checking on us (but not in an overbearing way) clearing plates, making sure the food was to our satisfaction. Always filling waters. Very friendly. I haven't had this good of a restaurant experience in years. Idk if we just got lucky or this is how it always is here since today was our first visit, but we will definitely be back and hopefully capture this magic again lol Ambiance was ok, the other patrons were a little loud but I expect that on a Sunday late at night. Decor was interesting and place has a cool lounge area. Big bar! :) Highly recommend this place! :)

We came here Labor Day weekend to celebrate my brother's birthday…read more My dad had called ahead to reserve a table since it was 6 adults and 2 toddlers. We were seated right away. We started with some appetizers - my favorite was the crispy brussel sprouts and cauliflower. Everything was perfectly roasted and there was a great kick with the habanero jam feta. The fly basket was pretty good, but keep in mind that the portion size is small - 3 of each of the hush puppies, fried shrimp, and fried green tomatoes. My husband ordered one of the specials which was a short rib pot pie - one of our favorite dishes of the night. The short rib was so tender and the dish was rich but in the perfect way. I ordered the tri tip sando. It was loaded up with meat and grilled peppers and onions. I upgraded my fries to truffle fries and those were really flavorful! My mom ordered the cioppino. She was a little disappointed by how many mussels there were in the dish - she had been hoping for more fish and shrimp. She said the flavor was good though. For dessert, we did opt to try the beignets. Honestly I could have done without them. They weren't as light and fluffy as they could've been. Overall, it was a good experience with great accommodations for our toddlers and great service.

When you just need an all American chocolate dip soft serve or a blizzard, Dairy Queen will satisfy…read morethat. A good after dinner dessert that is for the most part affordable and fast. They also have some comfortable seating inside. Sometimes you just want no nonsense dessert!

Their staff is rude to outside contractor trying to get on the roof ! They have access to the roof…read moreinside the store to be safe. They have a problem with crazy chicken They shouldn't take it out on HVAC/R contractor trying to do their job!

glad I gave ODIE's PIZZA a second try. much better experience this time…read more ordered a 16" New York-style, BENNY and THE JETS: aged mozzarella, soppressata, hot honey, sea salt, whipped burrata, and fresh basil and subbed vodka sauce (instead of EVOO) for the base. the whipped burrata (stracciatella) comes separately so you can top your pizza last minute. burrata's wet and if added early, you'll wind up with extra soggy slices. still not a fan of floppy (giant Neopolitan-style) pizza but that's personal preference and shouldn't be the only standard for the entire experience. also, not wild about their AI-assisted phone ordering system. gets seriously janky when you want to change sauces. the offset is without exception, every live person I dealt with was amazing. even though the dough's cold fermented for a couple of days, would say it's a stretch to call it sourdough if there's dry yeast and not sourdough starter for the rise (which I'm guessing is the case). yeah, more nitpicks. anyway, enjoyed the pizza enough to bump the rating from three to five stars.

My niece's love this place... so much so that we had to get there before they opened... guess what…read morethe wait time is the same... they still have to make the pizza... Food is great and employees are friendly... Parking in Oceanside can be extremely difficult.. we park in the structure a couple of blocks behind Odie's...