Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream & Yogurt

Originally i was disappointed to find out this was a chain as I thought it was just a small local store, however that takes nothing away from this place.
It doesn’t matter if it is 100 or 1 degrees outside you will normally find a line waiting outside, thats just how good their ice cream is.
Service on the other hand while friendly enough just isn’t quick or efficient. Its mostly high school girls that don’t seem all that interesed in customer service or if your freezing your butt off outside since there is only walk up windows and no inside counter.
Also one thing Ive noticed is the portion size is all over the place depending on which server you get i would like to see it a little more uniform.
So it is what it is. Service his ho hum but the ice cream is awesome!

Fantastic ice cream (4 stars) served by a redhead with a serious attitude problem. Not sure why someone can get so angry serving ice cream. Ice cream is a happy thing (unless you just broke up with someone, then it’s a frozen BFF). Slamming the window and standing there waiting on orders with a look on her face like she hates us all, people I have never seen before became friends as we wondered what her problem was. Even my young children asked me why she sounded so mean. So, Handel’s, keep up the awesome ice cream. Angry redhead, I hope your night gets better and that you don’t act so inconvenienced next time we back because we will be back for the ice cream.

Best ice cream ever… if you have not been there go right now. I moved to Texas 7 years ago and I still go every time I am in town.

Truly homemade ice cream and just about every flavor you can imagine! Handel’s is a fun place to go with the kids and we all always get something different. I think one of my favorite flavors is the Peanut Butter & Banana (the Elvis Presley, I believe).
If someone gives this place less than 5 stars it is likely because they have no taste buds.

Great Place! Good Variety! Never been disappointed. We never eat ice cream anywhere other than Handel’s. Pistachio is my favorite.

The ice cream is good. It would be nice to get in and out a little faster, but I’ll still keep coming back.

Stopped in last night late and was surprised by the line. Nice selection of flavors. Staff was friendly and knew answers to our question. We will be going back and trying other treats.

Ehhh I was hoping for something a little more. I ordered a Heath hurricane and while the vanilla ice cream tasted pretty good there were barely any pieces of Heath bar in it! So disappointing!

No pictures — because I ate it too fast. Duh.
Ordered the sampler, which, for $ 5, was hoping the scoops would be a smidge bigger (especially since I was sharing, shoot!). In any case, flavors were fantastic — forgive me for not remembering the names but I’ll do my best to recap…
1. Graham cracker — my favorite by far — it’s like they crushed up a bunch of graham crackers and swirled in some brown sugar/​caramelly swirls of goodness! Killing it.
2. Dulce de leche — pure caramelly wonderfulness. Sweet, smooth, and untainted by mix-in’s.
3. Chocolate Brownie something er other — delicious! I’m a fat kid though, so would’ve welcomed more brownie bites! :)
4. Buckeye — not my favorite. Too syrupy between the chocolate syrup and whatever else was in there, also not a fan of the chunky chocolate candies mixed in.
All in all though — great experience and I left fat and happy. I will definitely be back to try another 4 out of the 40+ options!

Great menu choices for top quality rich ice cream. Meets needs of kids and adults. Hits the spot. Workers are pleasant and efficient. Love it

After watching several of my fellow Unilocalers sing the praises of Handel’s, I decided that an extra day off on this holiday weekend was the perfect time to drive up to Fishers and give a new restaurant and a new ice cream parlor a try. I am doing very little dairy these days, so on these rare occasions when I decide to splurge I tend to go for something a bit above the norm. Handel’s in Fishers is located right near their city government area at the end of a small strip center. It’s a nicely sized walk-​up joint — that means there’s no inside area, though they do supply a handful of tables and benches for outside enjoyment of the ice cream. While they don’t have inside dining, they are actually open year-​round.
While Handel’s has the feeling of a local business, it’s definitely not. It was started in Youngstown, Ohio in 1945 and has grown to include locations in Ohio, Indiana, California, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and their newest location in Las Vegas. They only have two locations in Indiana — both are in Hamilton County (Carmel, Fishers). They make their ice cream on-​site and serve up over 100 flavors of ice cream and yogurt. They offer dishes, cones, the usual ice cream variations, and their Handel’s Hurricane — which is best described as a Blizzard-​like concoction except they actually put a lot of toppings in theirs rather than the carefully measured, overly processed DQ stuff. If you’ve never realized there’s a difference, challenge yourself to eat the two — trust me, you’ll never want a Blizzard again.
While Handel’s is a chain in the business sense, they do seem to prefer communities where they can truly integrate themselves into the culture. They offer three different types of fundraising for area non-​profits — pint sales, sundae events, and Spirit Nights that are only available on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
I ordered a medium Oreo Handel’s Hurricane. As I noted, the mixed in Oreos far surpass that offered by DQ or other chains. Instead of simply using small pieces, Handel’s actually uses chunks of Oreo cookies. While I thought the medium size was a tad small for an item that cost just over $ 5, the truth is I was a little grateful given that I was doing a massive splurge off my dietary regimen. It felt like a splurge and I may not sleep for a couple days!
If you’ve eaten any amount of ice cream at all, you’ll already know that there’s a difference between those who prepare on-​site (like Handel’s), those that ship ice cream (like Wyliepalooza), and those chains that serve up pre-​mixed stuff (DQ and most fast-​food «ice cream»). Ice cream prepared on-​site not only tastes different, but it lingers a lot more. While I paid more for Handel’s, it also seems to last longer. I sat outside enjoying what could be referred to as downtown Fishers, which was a relative ghost town with nearby Carmel hosting most of the 4^th of July festivities. While I wasn’t too impressed with the accessibility factor of their outdoor dining area, it is a beautiful area even with a nearby construction blocking off one sidewalk. Speaking of accessibility, you should note that Handel’s has two curb cuts in their building, but their signage actually blocks off the one in the middle of the building (stupid!). However, you can easily use the one at the end of their building. As there was a line, and I’ve heard that is common, you want to be sure to be respectful of any line formation. Today, it worked out perfectly as the line was headed out the direction I had to enter it.
The crew today was friendly, though seemed a touch abrupt. While I think it’s done for the purpose of the ice cream making going on in the building, I also found the closing of the order window while they go to get the ice cream to be a little bit off-​putting. While the experience was the perfect way to spend a quiet, beautiful Saturday in Indianapolis, I’m not quite ready to hand over the crown for Indy’s best ice cream to Handel’s. It’s easily in the upper tier of Indy’s ice cream elite, but I seriously doubt I’d consider it a destination ice cream. If I’m back in the neighborhood, and it’s close enough to my home that I will be, there’s no doubt I’d stop back in again.

They have so much to offer! I love the classics and their strawberry smoothie hit the spot. It’s located right off of 116^th and let me tell you — their parking lot gets super crowded during those hot, summer months. Sure, this could be annoying — but the extra effort it takes is totally worth it! The sad part is that my stomach doesn’t accept ice-​cream all that much, but the yogurt is just as good.
I can’t even begin to describe all of their options. There’s a lot. And they all look absolutely wonderful. Need a go-​to spot this summer in Fishers for your ice-​cream cravings? Check this place out!

Wow — Great milkshakes!
Very friendly staff & great price too.
We’ll be regulars from now on.

So I promised my wife ice cream this weekend. Living in broad ripple, that would typically mean BRICS. But, on a venture out to Fishers we made a last minute decision to try Handel’s. Best decision of the day for sure.
After a lengthly review of the menu, we settled on our choices. I had one question about a flavor: «What is ‘Spouse like a house’?» Answer: its vanilla ice cream swirled with peanut butter, chocolate chips, and pretzels. There may have been more magic in there, but my brain shut off at peanut butter and pretzels and I quickly ordered a 2 scoop waffle cone, which was my only mistake of the day.
Turns out, scoops are very subjective here and 2 scoops was A LOT of ice cream (see photo). Don’t get me wrong, it was delicious and I finished it, but it was difficult on a warm spring day to get it down before it all melted. My wife went with chocoholic chunk and couldn’t finish it… it was so rich that she couldn’t eat it fast enough. Again, super delicious, we just ordered to much. To be fair the girl taking our order was a little shocked that we wanted double scoops, which should have given me a clue to what I would get.
In any case, Handel’s is well worth the drive to carmel or fishers. Go, get ice cream, be a little kid again.
side note: they give free small ice cream cones to dogs!!!

Nomnomnom. I love ice cream, I’ll say that right off the bat. Handel’s has a great selection of unique flavors with a rich, creamy consistency. If you’re like me and loathe plain old chocolate/​vanilla, this is the place. Cookie dough, buckeye, and chocolate pb brownie are my favs. The hurricanes are also delicious and put Blizzards to shame. They’re a tad pricier than other ice cream places, but gosh it’s so darn good. It’s a hoppin’ place in the summer, big line, but I love we can bring our dog and get a pup cone for him.

Handel’s = HEAVENLY. Here’s why:
At times I tend to exaggerate, but I’m not when I say that Handel’s has about 100 flavors of ice cream. If you’re someone who has to check out the menu before coming to any eatery, then you need to give yourself about three days to decide what you’re going to get. The options will overwhelm you. «Should I get the Caramel Pretzel Crunch or the Twixter… or the Chocolate Marshmallow… or Key Lime Pie… or Grape… the Mocha Almond Fudge Ripple and New York Cheesecake sound good too… oh wait, they sell sherbet too? And they have seasonal flavors?! And about four options for cones?! OH, THE SWEET AGONY!» You’ve got good problems when it comes to Handel’s. For those of you who can’t narrow it down to one, I have good news for you: you can order multiple scoops… up to four actually. You should probably bring friends who are willing to give you a taste of their ice cream too as well. You’re going to want to taste everything.
Not only does Handel’s win in variety, but also in taste. The ice cream is wonderful. It’s creamy and smooth and packs a punch of flavor with each lick. Your taste buds will thank you over and over again after a trip to Handel’s. If you haven’t done so yet, then now is the time to try, because they’re also open year-​round!

Without a doubt the best ice cream on the north side. Definitely better than that other brand out of Ohio which shall remain nameless. My favorites include the Oreo Hurricane or a small serving of Chocoholic Chunk in a cup. Rest assured this is real ice cream, not some dime a dozen froyo stand.
If it’s hot, and you see a line, it’s because this place it worth the wait.

I am a ice-​cream-​aholic and Handels Ice Cream is my kryptonite! I find myself dreaming of its rich premium goodness most nights a week. I am giddy like a school girl every time I am handed a waffle cone. I also feel my own handles expanding… the struggle is real!
Decisions, decisions, decisions tough picks between…
–Graham Central Station (spoonfuls of silky brown sugary graham cracker goodness mixed into sweet ice cream, think cookie dough but graham cracker dough)
–Coconut Cream Pie (like coconut cream pie but better)
–Banana Cream Pie (chock full of fresh bananas)
–Mint Chocolate Chip (a classic but this is the best, tastes like Andes Mints)
–Pumpkin Ripple (a seasonal pumpkin ice cream swirled with marshmallow cream)
–Eggnog (a seasonal holiday creamy classic lots of spice and great with pie)
–Any new special flavor I haven’t tried on their seasonal flavor board
Their basic single scoop is plentiful and if you can’t decide the 4 scoop sampler is the way to go. Also, they have puppy cones for your furry friends which isn’t noted on the menu just request one with your order. If the line is long which is normally the case on nice evenings don’t fret… it’s worth the wait!

Okay, so if you’re thinking about snagging some dessert after a dinner out or you want to celebrate something with ice cream… you shouldn’t even question going to Handel’s.
While there are a ridiculous amount of flavors, each one is rich, tasty, and kind of perfect. My favorite so far has been the dark chocolate raspberry truffle. I’m a no-​frills kind of girl. When I go to an ice cream stand, I get ice cream. I encourage you to do the same even though they have other menu options.
Basically, you really can’t go wrong with an ice cream stand that’s open all year round.

On a hot summer day, this place hits the spot. I never thought I’d find another place I liked as much as Mrs. Curl’s in Greenwood, but Handel’s is right up there. This was my first visit and I purchased a hurricane which is their version of a blizzard that included peanut butter cups and oreos — YUM!
The whole walk-​up-​to-​the-​window-​to-​order aspect is what I love. Takes me back to my tiny hometown in IL where that’s just what you did. We need more places like this! The wait wasn’t long and the service was A-​ok!
Will definitely make this a stop as the weather continues to turn!