We had Handel's Cater for our wedding in Oceanside, CA and got to work with the Carlsbad location…read more Once I sent an inquiry through Handel's website, we got connected to their catering manager, Alexa. Coordination was strictly through email for contracts and any questions. It was a bit confusing to understand the serving size and what we were looking for even though we asked for clarification. We decided to go with Handel's as our dessert as I had experienced their catering at another wedding I attended. At that wedding, they ran out of ice cream before the bride and groom could get their share. Therefore, I was worried about us running out. What I wished I did when deciding what serving size to choose was look at the Google Reviews for the location, because so many people said the serving size is huge! Those folks are correct! When Handel's came onsite, the medium serving was more than enough for our guests and I feel like we could have downsized to small serving and folks could have tried the multiple flavors we had gotten. I will also say since I've only tried Handel's once at the wedding I attended, choosing the flavors can be difficult since there isn't a description of the flavors on their website. I would suggest if you are considering Handel's for your event to try the different in-person. Luckily for us, we loved the flavors we chose of blueberry cheesecake, dulce de leche, vegan mango, and watermelon ice. (We are located in NorCal and the closest Handel's location is a bit away from us.) Other than that, overall the experience was great and we were happy with the service!

This spot is a favorite for my daughter and I when we are in Carlsbad. The kids working are always…read morepretty friendly, and they always give a healthy serving of ice cream. Especially if you order a root beer float! In normal Handel's fashion, expect a line. This location can definitely get a little busy, and there is pretty limited seating outside, but we always manage to find a spot or just walk around. The location definitely can't be beat!

It's very hard for me to give 5 stars to any established, because 5 stars to me is damn near…read moreperfect. This menu is everything an islander, especially a Filipino could ever want in an ice cream menu. The perfect fusion of island ingredients and ice cream is so next level! You are able to sample the flavors, to find what you like and EVERY flavor is amazing! You are met with a friendly server, and they are very helpful in explaining the ice cream flavors if you're not familiar with them. I orders the Ube Pandesal, if you are an Ube lover this the one for you. Not too sweet unlike many other Ube flavors out there, perfect blend of flavors. My wife got the Mango Sticky rice, and it tastes just like you would expect it to. I'm coming back any time I have a sweet urge and eventually I'm going to try every flavor! I love the setting, it's outside part of The Cottages food collection, so you have a few options of food and beverages in the same area. Plenty of walk up parking and so the accessibility of the location is great as well.

My boyfriend, our best friend, and I visited this ice cream shop for the first time tonight, and…read moreunfortunately, the interaction with one of the young women working there left us very uncomfortable. When we asked to sample the ube flavor, she initially gave us two samples and then went to get a third. I offered my sample to our friend, but she immediately told me that she was fine and wanted the third sample instead. When the employee returned with the third sample, she commented, "Wow, that's not very gentleman-like, not giving your sample to your girlfriend first." Our friend immediately explained that she had specifically told me it was okay and that she wanted the third sample. Despite that, the employee continued making assumptions about the situation. Then, when our friend paid for the ice cream, the employee commented, "Wow, now you're making her pay too." At that point, I told her that was enough. The entire interaction felt unnecessarily judgmental and inappropriate. Not only did she assume that our female friend was my girlfriend, but she also seemed to assume that, as a man, I should be responsible for paying for her and that I should automatically prioritize her over my boyfriend and our friendship. It's 2026, and people shouldn't have to conform to outdated assumptions about gender roles, relationships, or who is supposed to pay for whom. Women are perfectly capable of paying for themselves, and friends can certainly treat each other however they choose without being judged by an employee. What should have been a simple, enjoyable first visit for ice cream instead became an uncomfortable experience because of unsolicited comments and assumptions about our relationships. We were respectful toward the employee throughout the interaction, and we expected the same in return. Unfortunately, based on this experience, we will probably not be returning and will be sharing our experience with our friends and family. There are plenty of other ice cream options out there.

With how ridiculously hot this summer was, this particular Jeni's location became my refuge due to…read morethe available indoor seating which the North Park shop lacks. Of course the ice cream is fantastic at every location, and staff is always super nice in letting you try as many samples as you wish. Got Cherry Vanilla Waffle Cone Ice Cream, Goat Cheese with Red Cherries Ice Cream, and Darkest Chocolate Ice Cream in a Waffle Bowl on my last visit and indeed the combination was... wait for it... splendid! ;)

Don't be fooled by the scoop shops she's got She's still…read moreJeni from the block (spin on Jenny from the Block by JLo from 2002) Splendid indeed and perfect on a July summer evening! The hubby and I were visiting the local area and stopped here for dessert. Line almost out the door but moved along well. Was interested in the Ted Lasso promo. Although I don't watch the show, crumbly shortbread cookies in salted sweet butter cream sounded good! Sampled it and decided to get it. Outright creamy deliciousness! Their napkin w/lots of info says "we geek out over ice cream science, rearranging the molecules to support all four sensory elements of ice cream: flavor, texture, body and finish." True. The hubby chose the gooey butter cake + goat cheese w/red cherries. Oh my! This was even better than what I got. In my neck of the woods, there are a few shops in the city of Los Angeles but, this was my actual first time in a brick and mortar Jeni's shop. I've seen the pints at grocery stores but had not tried until recently. Good to know there are over 90 retail locations across 15 states and DC. Would definitely return to a Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream when in the vicinity of one and sample some unique flavors. 5 stars!

I came here this week with my kids and I had a great time! The young lady up front was so sweet to…read moremy girls, and I did not expect to like the affogato as much as I did! I would add a picture but I finished it before I could even think about that! Great vibe, will definitely come again!

Found this place last night and loved it! We ended up getting there kind of late and as a past…read moreserver I definitely felt bad.. but the girls were so nice and welcoming. Good vibes all around and loved our gelato!

Food: Strawberry Swirl Sundae - nice and cold, great for a…read morehot summer beach day! Strawberry shortcake - tasty! cake was soft and airy, I would definitely get this again! Don't forget to get it with the whipped cream on top. Service: Good service, friendly employees! Accepts Apple Pay. Ambiance: No seating area. You can sit at Starbucks next door if you can find a table. It's a grab and go kind of place. Park at village faire behind the shop! Free 20 min parking.

I just tried to bring my family on Sunday night while visiting at 7:55 and they told me they closed…read moreat 8:00 while everything online says 8:30. She was very rude and offered no solution. Even if closing time was 8:00, it wasn't even that time yet.

The forum can be busy place so this is such a gem in an awesome mall. Service is top notch and you…read moreknow you're in a good place when they use a metal spoon for free tastings right away lol. Had the coffee, vanilla bean and chocolate. Right away you can tell the waffle cones are super fresh and crunchy . All the flavors we had were rich , creamy and most importantly for me not too sweet and is more naturally flavored. What a great shop

McConnell's is a well known ice cream shop in California. Flavors are okay. Need more customer…read moreservice training before putting a newbie on the front counter. Meh experience. Underwhelming.

Vanilla yogurt is the best town, thick and delicious, add almonds and raspberries and it's heaven,…read moreand I love that they charge per cup and not weight.

Busy busy busy! Right when we walked in, there was standing room only on a Tuesday evening…read more Quirky decor but with homely vibes, we loved it! Flat fee on yogurt cups. Great deal. You choose and pay for the cup at the register before you get your yogurt. Lots of flavors to choose from and lots of toppings. Unfortunately, two of the flavors of yogurt ran out so had to go with plan B. Their yogurt did not disappoint. It was creamy and delicious! I thought I was eating ice cream! What a find. SO glad we tried this place.

You can't beat Haagen Dazs ice cream. The women working there were sweet and helpful. I love that…read moreyou can get a half scoop too. Perfect for these hot summer nights. Wish there was a shaded place to sit and enjoy your treat outside though

Tried this after a sushi din din tonight. Because Sushi and ice cream ya know…read more Something about sushi makes me crave ice cream after. Why have I not been aware there was a Haagen Daz stand alone store all of this time?! I've just been going to Target for Haagen Daz almond ice cream bars. Fresh is SO MUCH better! My nine year old son had 2 generous scoops of cookie dough in a waffle cone. Too delicious to be pictured. I had the Banana Split. Omggggg just yummy yummy yummy ... Great service. So kind. So nice. We had no wait. Wish we would have known about this place sooner!!

Soooo much variety, ice cream and milkshakes are amazing, place is cute and everyone is so nice I…read moreloveeee almost feels like a hidden gem

Who doesn't like ice cream. We loved the charm of the old rock-and-roll memorabilia and the whole…read morevibe of the place. The staff was courteous and we even met the owner whom was very attentive and appreciative of our business. There were plenty of flavors to chose from and many treats to try. We look forward to another stop soon.

amazing customer service. my family and i got the chocolate covered strawberries, dole whip…read morestrawberry cup and strawberry cheesecake, and it was all really good!!

Strawberry Shack a famous shop located at Carlsbad Village…read more It is a dessert shop specialized in strawberry. They have strawberry dipped chocolate, fresh strawberries, chocolate strawberry caramel pecan, strawberry lemonade, chocolate brownies with strawberry cream, chocolate strawberry chocolate bar, strawberry dole soft serve, strawberry red velvet chocolate chip cookie, strawberry dipped rice crispy, strawberry hot fudge brownie sundae, strawberry Tiramisu, strawberry cheesecake, strawberry Shack shake and more. The menu goes on and on. The staff were so sweet and friendly. We were indecisive because there were many delicious strawberrylicious options. We got strawberry cannoli and strawberry dole soft serve. The strawberry soft serve was refreshing, creamy, fruity and had perfect sweetness. The strawberry cannoli had crunchy exterior and decadent creamy strawberry filling topped with fresh strawberries and light whipped cream. It's a grab and go shop,but they have two little table outside in case you want to stand at one of them until you finish your dessert. I love the Beatles paintings holding strawberry in their hands, It's funny. Strawberry Shack is a sweet place to enjoy sweet desserts. It's a must try if you are strawberry lovers.