Grew up going to Handels in Youngstown Ohio (where it originated) as a kid...Me and my friends…read morewould ride our bikes to get ice cream constantly - some fond memories. Definitely something that I missed from Ohio, so seeing this open in the KC metro is heart warming. This place is the real deal. The GOAT of ice cream. Fresh, homemade, and with a multitude of flavors. Once you eat Handels all the other establishments will pale in comparison. If ice cream is your thing, you definitely gotta give this a try.

I would truly give them a 3.5 but we dont have 1/2 stars and I'm a generous reviewer…read more They are quick and have a bunch of flavors. I love that. I hate that there is no indoor seating but it is very well lit. I enjoyed the flavors but feel like the ice cream melted quickly. I can't justify that feeling but it seemed like it didn't last long.

Is it good? Yeah, it's definitely good. Is it great? Not…read morequite, but there's lots to like. It ain't 'ice cream', it's FroYo, but the intent is very much the same, without the butterfat content. Plenty of flavors to choose from, whether rotating or anchors, toppings of all kinds, and even sorbets and keto-friendly options. So why doesn't that count as great? Maybe it's the texture of FroYo (or even the iciness of the sorbet), but still, the mouthfeel is just a touch shy of that silky creaminess of ice cream. I know, I know, you can't hold Fifth & Emery to a standard the product wont reach, so focus on what they do well. Toppings are pretty much self-serve, as is the FroYo/sorbet, and be careful what you load up because the pricing is weight-based. Better yet, don't be cautious and let your tummy be in charge with lots to choose from, including boba, sprinkles, nuts, & about every candy bar you know. A couple of cups of FroYo, with moderate (and delicious) toppings ran us about $16, which is kind of pricey but that is on our selections instead of the product. The FroYo options, beyond the standard chocolate & vanilla, offered NY Cheesecake, a fabulous Very Strawberry, Cake Batter, and more. You are bound to find something you like. Service is friendly and the dining area is clean and comfortable. There are even a few games on hand should you want to make it more of a family-ish quality time visit. The product offerings allow for diet-friendly choices and even for those who might be lactose intolerant. Pretty good spot, pretty good product, and absolutely worth the stop.

A cute rebrand. I love that they have tasting cups available freely to customers without having to…read moreask for them. Tried the lavender. Very fake tasting. I normally just get the original tart, but they were out. So I got the cake batter without trying and that was a mistake. Unsure if they are using the same recipe from when they were peach wave-- the flavors are highly artificial and very noticeable. A big punch to the tongue, and not in a good way.

I stopped in to try out this gelato shop for the first time. The service was very good and…read morefriendly. The restaurant and bathrooms were extremely clean! We got a toddler size vanilla gelato with sprinkles, a strawberry gelato with pastel M&Ms, and pistachio gelato with toffee bits. I tried a bite of each one and they were all very flavorful and we would definitely come back.

Stopped in on a whim. Like 5 minutes before it closed.. (I'm sorry)…read more They were very nice and helpful. Bought Some chocolate. Oh my goodness! This is some very tasty chocolates. Sea Salt Turtles. Yes please Chocolate covered Swedish fish... uhm more please. (Like who knew that was a thing?) Cute little place. Don't be like me, go earlier. But if you do wait, buy lots!! I will be back. Absolutely go here and get your chocolates!!!

I really wanted to like this place but I have some serious concerns about cleanliness. It is…read moreself-serve, and the handles are all sticky, and some of the samples were even incredibly watery. It is easy to sample the products yourself, but I think they need some better monitoring and more frequent cleaning to keep the food safe. I would also say that for frozen yogurt, I am someone who likes more tart flavors. Everything here is very sweet - so if you are looking for more of a yogurt taste, this isn't it!

Alright, well 10 years later, I came back--and the experience was much better…read more The original tart reminds me of pink berry--it's actually tart and creamy. No lumps, no extra sugar like stated from my original review. They had mochi and fresh fruits. Their credit card machine was weird and the cashier swiped my card a good 5 times today. I'll have to double check my statements later to make sure I wasn't charged multiple times, but otherwise...very refreshing!

Friendly, polite and courteous staff. Ice cream very good and inside was nice and clean!read more

Ice cream is super thick, if that's something you like. Very creamy and a bit heavy. A small goes a…read morelong way. Milkshakes, cones, cups, everything's available with lots of fun flavors. I tried the peanut butter milkshake and it was super sweet. Servers are kind and will let you try any flavor you'd like. Fun indoor and outdoor seating with sports themed decor! Enough seating for big parties to enjoy a good time.

This place is Great. Tons of flavors and cones to choose from and everything I've tried has been…read moretop-notch. Ask for the Large scoop and they give it to ya. The service is always fast and friendly and the inside is always clean and they have a patio as well. My new favorite place and the price is right!

Ice cream was good like last time! I got a weekly flavor, pumpkin pecan praline. The candied pecans…read morewere great and I liked the pumpkin ice cream well enough - though towards the end the spice resembled a fall scented candle. One thing I didn't realize is that you can only try 2 samples. I suppose that makes sense since they've had lines both times I've been there and it's popular with families, but I'm generally not a fan of this with ice cream places, especially ones with tons of flavors like Sylas & Maddy's. And there are many other ice cream places in KC that don't limit samples so... I also couldn't help but feel less than welcome here this visit hearing everyone get a "Merry Christmas" before and after me but not me. It could definitely be just accidental, but as a minority it's somewhat harder to brush off. Anyway I think I'll probably still come back here but not in a hurry to do so.

Non dairy was horrible had to return it was melted soft and old And tasted funny even the sales…read moreperson was like agh!!! Only had vanilla and chocolate Another person got the home run but barely a scoop we understand and have two family members but need to up your service !!

It's not just ice cream. It is WAY more than that…read more Give it a try. You will find the most enthusiastic employees, many of whom are differently abled, in a welcoming environment inclusive for ALL. It's hard not to serve up sweet treats without a big smile and the smiles are everywhere here. Oh, and the ice cream. The flavors change, the pride is in the product, and the love comes through clearly. It's not about the workforce as much as it is about normalizing opportunity for everyone. The staff always makes me feel welcomed, the place is immaculately kept, and the conversation flows naturally. The concept alone makes you feel good and the experience will sharpen those feelings. Eat the ice cream. You'll thank yourself.

Wifey wanted to get out of the house, but I didn't wanna go driving on that day cause was kinda…read morehot. So we decided to try this gelato place down the street. There's 4 street parking stalls out front on Johnson Dr. The inside is clean & AC was nice on hot days. The girl behind the counter was nice & gave us samples of the gelato that we were curious about. Wifey selected a med cup of dark chocolate and strawberry. I got the med cup with pistachio and coconut. We watched the girl making our cups and noticed she gave more of one flavor than the other in each of our cups. I was a lil disappointed about that. It ended up being 2/3 dark chocolate and 1/3 strawberry in wifey's cup. There was 2/3 pistachio and 1/3 coconut in mine. I like even amounts if you're gonna have a cup with 2 flavors. Lil bit of one flavor mixed with the second flavor. I ended up with a bit more pistachio than I expected. Wifey definitely had more dark chocolate than strawberry. I think next time we'll ask if they can scoop closer to even amounts of each. Although the total amount of gelato was more than worth the cost. We did sit inside since outside was pretty hot and almost no breeze. The place had 3 tables. One had seating for 4 and the other 2 had seating for 2 each. When we entered one of the 2 seater tables had 2 ladies that were jus sitting there with drinks and talking and laughing really loudly. It was echoing in the small room. Other than that it was nice in that cozy lil shop. We liked how the girl behind the counter was patient and welcomed us when we told her it was our first time there. I wanna try some other combos next time. This place reminds me of the lil gelato place we liked back home in Hawaii. A Hui Hou!

Love this gelato spot! Got the Peanut Butter Cup and it was delicious! Staff were friendly and…read morehelpful. I also love the outside seating options for a nice night.

We stopped into this location to get some ice-cream for ourselves and a toddler grandson. The…read moreservice was good and they were welcoming and nice. The restaurant was clean as well. The music was as a bit too loud with pop music though. My main issue is the amount of ice cream they give for the money. They have lots of varied flavors and it was generally good but the scoops for an adult were not much bigger than the child scoop! We bought 2 orders of one child scoop and a 2 scoop sundae and it was $16 with no tip (the machine does not prompt and there was no cash tip area). Years ago I would visit the one on Johnson Drive and they had generous scoops so that is what I was expecting.

Wanted to try Handels across the street but there was a huge line so we ended up here. For 9 on a…read moreFriday night, there was hardly anyone here. We went in, were helped right away, and then we were out! There were many flavor options for everyone and the caramel turtle truffle was even zero added sugar and low fat I believe. Prices were good for what you got too. Staff was quick to assist and kind.

I liked the great service, the wide menu (with a focus on sweets) and the tasty salad during my…read moredine-in lunch visit. The mascot salad ($10.99) was ready nine minutes after I ordered at the counter, where the service was welcoming, helpful and laid-back. The salad was nicely sized with plenty of white chicken, avocados, healthy greens and tasty dressings - nice! I found the dining area to be clean and new with one TV tuned to a sports channel and upbeat, contemporary background music. The menu included ice cream, aguas frescas, shaved ice, tostilocos, fruits, fruit salads, elotes, salads, crepes, entrées including burritos, and more. I also noticed a bar with cocktails and beer. Overall, very nice.

Serving up the best Mexican-inspired snacks and drinks that will tantalize your taste buds. From…read morerefreshing agua frescas to tortas & tacos they got your cravings covered! Must try item is the Beto Special A Maruchan topped with a whole corn cut in half with Cheetos and Cheese, smothered in butter, cheese dip, mayo, sour cream and cotija. Quick dine in spot and fast service.