In 2026, Handel's remains the best Ice Cream, not only the GOAT (Greatest of All Time) in Redondo…read moreBeach ('tho, I call this area more like Torrance or bordering Palos Verdes)... Not only the best in the SBBC South Bay Beach Cities... Not only "one of", if not THE best in the Metropolitan Los Angeles So Cal area... but is highly recommended in all of California, the United States, the plant we call Earth and the Universe and Galaxy !!! What could make Handel's better??? Expand locations for convenience. Of course the usual x-factors of easy parking, no-wait short lines quick to serve, indoor ice cream parlor seating and the less-than-justified "lower prices, bigger portions" argument everyone has with every food vendor that exists... BUT truth be told, one of the reasons why I rank Handel's so high is the "Value" of the pricing and quantity compared to their peers competition along with the quality.

Still very good every time…read more I recently stopped at the Long Beach location. THERE they have a description of the flavors posted. Far more efficient than each customer asking what each flavor is. PLUS I was in the mood for something chocolate so rather than guessing what could maybe be chocolate and asking about it, I was able to read and come to a decision before it was my turn. This location is closer so I guess if I want it I'll just have to endure.

Got the strawberry milkshake, it hit the spot!…read more Service was friendly and quick. We arrived towards closing time and enjoyed the seating outdoors.

The moment you step inside the ice cream shop, you are entering a cozy atmosphere where you find…read moreyourself feeling at home. The place has this classic ice cream shop feel with pastel aesthetics mixed into a modern clean vibe which mixes practicality with style. I LOVE the glass panel decoration and the front decor which are simple details yet convenient decoration. The options have an interesting range in diversity, from ice cream and drinks. Their combinations are so unique, blending trendy flavors like matcha, honey, and many more delicious flavors. My favorite flavor I have tried so far, was the Dalgona Affogato--which I picked because I was thinking of the squid games. The dessert was so smooth but the honey was slightly overbearing. If that is not to your preference, they have other options that can certainly fit to your taste buds. The ice cream is perfectly sweet and an excellent treat in this summer weather. The honey crisps placed on top of the ice were so little, which I wished they had a bit more since it tasted so good with the smooth ice cream. Another thing I hoped was for the affogato to be a bit bigger portion. But then again, I am unsure about the sizings of affogato since this is my first time trying it. Thank you Honeymee Gardena for the experiance, hoping to try more in the future. (Update: Making this edit because I accidentally spelled the cafe name wrong in my previous review which I apologize for. The typo was made because when I was writing the review, I was also very busy so I wrote everything in a hurry and wasn't able to make changes. And yes, this update took so long to be made because when I write reviews, especially in this case, I often do different reviews all at once.)

TLDR: A good stop for sweets that you know the locals love and support. I've been here a few times,…read moreand I'm yet to try a flavor that I don't like. Hand packed quart: I love that this is $15/16. In a world where pints are edging closer to $13, it's nice to still know a place that rewards you when buying more from them. I like how the ice cream looks soft enough off the scooping area that the person hand packing the quart can do it relatively quickly. Chocolate: I think it's above average, but I won't question it if you think that it's just fine. Chocolate for me has always been about finding that line of "not too sweet" and finding that hint of bitterness to get you down from that sugary high. I feel that this place finds that balance well. Ambiance: The place is dated, borderline vintage. I think they should lean into it, and I think they do. Service: Professional, quick, and what you want when buying dessert. Yes, there is a line, but it runs pretty quickly.

Manhattan Beach Creamery is an independent, local Manhattan Beach landmark worth a stop for anyone…read morevisiting the area - and multiple visits if they are to your taste. While I've been here a few times this is my first formal review. I came with my family one Sunday evening on a hot July day, bypassing several chains on the way, including the new(er) Salt and Straw across the street. The inside is packed to the brim with sweets, small toys, and people, much like a candy shop of old. After reaching the front of the winding line our family shared a Banana Split ($13) - three scoops of ice cream, a split banana, hot fudge, a single dry topping (we chose coconut), whipped cream, and a trio of cherries - about as classic as it comes. The ice cream was good but not exceptional. The chocolate and strawberry were fairly generic, but I liked the third scoop of banana foster ice cream which had a nice banana kick. I doubt this ice cream is home made. The complements and construction to the sundae were great, however, and the flavors came together well. As I would hope for a location like this, the staff are local youths who served with patience and passion. In cases throughout the store are several of their other specialties - ice cream cookie sandwiches, dipped frozen bananas, and more - inviting repeat visits. Prices are elevated but not crazy for such a trendy area, although I would say with the middling quality of the ice cream a couple dollars less would be fine. Overall, Manhattan Beach Creamery is a local landmark worth at least a single visit for anyone in the area. If you can get past the generic, if a little boring, ice cream flavor and rampant commodification of the interior, you'll find a classic ice cream parlor with great service and history. Is it worth a repeat visit? I leave that to you. Food: 4/5 Service: 4.5/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Value: 4/5

This is a must-stop ice cream shop. I'm not in this area often, but whenever I am, I make it a…read moremission to grab a scoop of the famous Mr. Universe ice cream. 10/10. It's so good that I have to resist taking home a pint because I know I'd finish the whole thing. The service is always fast, and everyone working here is incredibly friendly. The shop is on the smaller side, but it has a great vibe. You'll see lots of families hanging out and enjoying ice cream together, which makes it feel really welcoming. If you're in the area, don't skip this place. It's absolutely worth the stop.

Nice small ice cream shop that I tried for some dessert on the way to LAX. The owner said the…read moreflavors change each week, so I got the malted cookies and cream and I liked it a lot more than I thought I would. The malted flavor makes the taste a bit more nutty and does complement the flavor. Only minus one star because they don't let you try some of the flavors beforehand and their flavors are unique... so it is a hit or miss on whether you'll like it. At almost $5 a scoop, it is on the pricier side.

Will forever by a regular customer! I have been coming to this cafe since they first opened over 9…read moreyears ago, owner is the sweetest man ever and had great passion in making his drinks, treats and customers happy! Always has welcoming energy and always a positive vibe

Stopped by for some boba because we were in the area. Got two Taro smoothie with boba. Forgot to…read moretell them 50% sweet but it wasn't too sweet when we got them. I really can't stand boba, when it is too sweet. The worker was really friendly so shout out to the worker! I would definitely recommend this place for your boba needs.

amazing quick service, i was given exactly what i ordered. Wendel was amazing and accommodating, i…read moredefinitely recommend this spot and their service!!

I came two nights ago with my family and I hate coming here because the wait is usually really long…read morebut for the first time I saw three people working and we got all of our ice cream within 10 minutes. Now when my wife says let's go get ice cream. I'm going to give rolling zone another chance and hopefully they are staffed appropriately so I'm not waiting 30 minutes like I was months ago. Nice to see the change...hopefully they can keep it up. Minus 1 star for the inside, ambience could be cleaned up. I'll give this place 4 stars in 2 weeks when I go back and don't wait more than 10 minutes for ice cream.

Menchie's is always nice to grab dessert after getting lunch or dinner at the other food spots in…read morethe plaza. I love that I can control how much frozen yogurt and toppings are in my bowl. My only complaint is that I wish they always had the pineapple sorbet flavor in rotation. It tastes like the pineapple dole whip at Disneyland. In my opinion, that is the best flavor.

I will say this, Menchies is good…read more The downside with brining young irresponsible kids is that they load up their custom creations with too many toppings and end up brining the total to $8 per cup and not finishing it. Alternatively, it feels more expensive than Ice Cream you can buy at a supermarket or a parlor like Handel's or Baskin Robins when you're paying over $20 for 3 kids. However, it is a fresh experience I guess and is perceived as fun.

Great ice cream Amazing value…read moreThe kids single scoops are huge I struggled to finish my small milk shakes So many options to choose from Great place to go after dinner!

Really disappointing experience at Bruster's in Torrance tonight. We tried to order a Bruster's…read moreBlast, and the employee helping us told us they were out. What was confusing and frustrating was that the customer right before us got one, and then the customer after us was also able to get one. Another gentleman working there even confirmed that they still had it available. When I questioned it, instead of simply explaining the situation, the employee helping us seemed unwilling to make it and gave us attitude. I also asked to sample a couple of other flavors since the item we originally wanted was supposedly unavailable, and her attitude made the whole interaction even more uncomfortable. I completely understand that places run out of items and employees can have difficult days, but this didn't seem to be an availability issue when other customers were being served the exact same thing. It felt like we were simply being refused service for something that was clearly available. We came in expecting a quick, enjoyable ice cream stop, and unfortunately left feeling singled out and disappointed. I hope management looks into what happened and makes sure customers are treated consistently and respectfully.

I came here without having any prior knowledge of what rolled ice cream was and ordered the…read moreStrawberry Shawty, which is a mixture of strawberry ice cream and graham crackers. The making of the Strawberry Shawty turned out to be a mini show. The employee poured some cream and crushed graham crackers onto a super cold surface and molded the mixture into thin, curled sheets. The finished product was visually appealing. It looked like little pink roses in a cup. It tasted pretty good too. The service was very good. There was a sign that said credit cards are only accepted for transactions greater than $20. My order was much less than that, but they took my credit card payment without a fuss. Also, I told them I didn't want any toppings, but they encouraged me to add toppings since they were free. This spot is a cool place to check out for those who are looking for a unique ice cream experience.

We walked in and they were very kind to assist us..the waiting time was amazing but the food was…read moredelicious what we got, I definitely wanna come back here. And the place was clean. I rate it 5 stars and so does my mom. OK thank you!

Stumbled upon this shop in my local area in Hermosa Beach and the staff were friendly and order…read morecame out in a snap. I ordered the "seasonal" raspberry ice cream and OMG it was the best EVER!!! I went every day after I was told it's seasonal and would be gone by end of week. So yum! There was hardly a wait . Now It's gone and I am so bummed! I asked the staff to please tell the owners to bring it back! They get their fruit locally and I understand there may be some logistics to make that happen but I am picky when it comes ti ice cream and the raspberry was D.E.V.I.N.E !!!!!!!

I am SO PLEASED with this find. They put scooped ice cream in this cool swirly machine to create…read moremade-to-order soft serve. The Hokey Pokey was delicious! Dynamic flavor with fun notes of toffee, honey, caramel, and vanilla. Super creamy as the name would suggest. I tried my friend's Raspberry and it wasn't too sweet, with fresh fruit. I also tried the Banana which also had fresh banana. SO GOOD, MUST TRY. The staff let me know I could get any flavor and add the Hokey Pokey topping. The small size is more than enough for one person! It does melt and drip super quickly so you need to eat it quickly too.