Hans’ Homemade Ice Cream

Hometown favorite and I hope it never closes. It’s not like I hung out here on the daily, but it’s usually the only ice cream shop I frequent when I’m craving a scoop of something that’s not store bought. Plus, the interior décor reminds me of the old time diners, which are a rare sighting these days!
What I really enjoy about Hans is that they always have unique flavors you don’t find elsewhere and the cost is unbeatable! The last few visits included flavors like ‘Just Donuts’, black licorice, coffee Oreo and Triple Chocolate crunch. It used to be cash only, but glad to see that they have adopted Square to accept credit payments.
The only thing I haven’t had a chance to try is their food menu and other frozen confections, such as their drumsticks, chocolate covered frozen banana, ice cream cookie sandwiches and their banana splits or sundaes.
Man, I’ve barely dug into their offerings. Looks like I should make another visit soon haha!

This place is a staple for any South Coast Plaza employee. Or maybe it isn’t and I just hung out with the right crowd. Either way, I’m glad I found out about this place.
I already reviewed the new Hans’ at the Anaheim Packing District, and I was disappointed with the new location specifically because I like this place as much as I do.
My wife normally gets the mint cookie sandwich dipped in chocolate… I think they call them Munchies? Munchies and crunchies? They call them something, it’s easy to find them in the case right when you get in, along with drumsticks and bananas.
I normally check their ice cream selections, because I want to try new things if and when I can. My main issue with the new Hans’ is the selection is all very same-​y, even if it sounds like it shouldn’t be. That isn’t an issue here. They have three entire cases of flavors in a very wide variety, and all of the ones I have tried have had a unique enough flavor to justify the names. I’d make recommendations, but since you can sample whatever you want there isn’t really a need to worry. You can try anything and everything (maybe not everything in one day… I don’t think they’d like that). If I had to state a reliable flavor, I’d have to go with the various berry cheesecakes flavors, but I also really enjoyed their lemon custard (which has disappeared… bring it back Hans’).
And thankfully they take cards now. It used to be cash only, which made it a non-​option sometimes after work, but it is now much more convenient. Prices are higher than Rite-​Aid, but you get a good amount of ice cream and at least it isn’t as expensive as A La Minute.
Also, you can have every flavor a plethora of ways, be it scoops, sandwiches, sundaes, or shakes (…that was by accident, I didn’t mean to alliterate I swear), which allows for a lot of variety.
They also serve food here, like deli sandwiches and soups. You rarely see people eating that here. It happens, but it’s rare.
You can’t beat this place for quality. It’s not super gourmet ice cream, but it gets the job done with plenty of options.

Came in a few days ago with my girlfriend so this review is a little delayed… Yes it was good, better than good actually. It was delicious.
My girlfriend kept telling me about this awesome
Ice cream place she used to always go to so we decided to visit. Upon entering I was immediately hit with a rustic, old-​school vibe. I approached the ice cream and wow I seriously was shocked at the sheer amount of quantity and awesome wacky flavors from cookie dough to Girl Scout cookie (lemonade) and Nutella crunch (kit Kat adds the «crunch»). I have never seen such awesome flavors before and the fact that everything is homemade assured me that the quality was going to be impeccable. We ordered the white chocolate macadamia nut cookie ice cream sandwich with cookie butter ice cream! It was amazing. The ice cream was smooth and creamy, the cookie was chewy and had an amazing earthy/​nutty flavor. Very good experience and service was fast and friendly.
One thing that would have made this experience better is if the cookie was slightly heated before hand so that it can provide a sharp contrast between the cool creamy ice cream!’

Delicious! My roommate introduced me to this amazing ice cream. They make it onsite and you can tell. The taste is creamy and fresh! It’s a tiny hole in the wall so don’t plan on staying but, plan on leaving with something yummy to enjoy.

Hans is an old school ice cream parlor. It’s not Strickland’s or one of those ice cream chains with all the «fixins» to make it seem like it’s old school. Rather, Hans is simple with a few tables, ice cream, and a large clientele of people. It’s not a place you go for your birthday and take pictures — it’s a place where you’d go for good homemade ice cream and enjoy your company.

Stopped by tonight and I think this may be my new favorite ice cream shop
The ice cream was super yummmy! $ 5 for two scoops of homemade ice cream isn’t bad in comparison to other shops and the scoops were a good size too. The ice cream was rich and if you’re a big fan of oreos, the oreo cheesecake and mint cookies n crème will not disappoint!!!

This little gem is a small shop located next to a Vons. When I walked in, I was genuinely surprised by the menu offering their daily specials: chicken noodle soup, chef’s salad and different sandwiches since it’s an ice cream shop. It feels old school and intimate inside with the diner set up. I ended up ordering the white chocolate raspberry cheesecake scoop on a waffle cone. Definitely a tasty treat and well made for handmade ice cream. I would definitely come back to try the mint chip or the frozen bananas.

Ice cream here is good! So rich and creamy. Loved the coffee oreo! It was $ 3.50 for one scoop and it was more than enough, I could barely eat half of it.
However, the service was kind of offputting. Workers seemed to be busy gossiping or doing their own thing. Not very attentive and it wasn’t even busy! Come for the yummy ice cream, but don’t expect great service.

So many flavors to choose from! I’ve had the pistachio and was disappointed. It just tasted funny, not quite like pistachio. It was a big deal for me because I really like the flavor. I also didn’t like their cones. It was stale and flavorless. For these 2 reasons — my experience with the ice cream being blah and the cone being blah, I haven’t come back much over the years unless my friends suggest it.
Since my past blah visits, I’ve found mint cookies n cream to be my go-​to flavor here. Mint is another flavor I like in addition to pistachio, but I don’t like chocolate chips and most places have mint chocolate chip. The mint cookies n cream here hit the spot. There is a good amount of oreo cookie mixed into the ice cream. I think there are some chocolate chips in there too, but it doesn’t bother me since the cookies are abundant. My friends and I usually buy a quart of it — it’s that good. I’ve also had chocolate raspberry truffle and it was good. I just get ice cream in a cup whenever I come, and it’s enjoyable.
There are other items here such as sundaes and frozen ice cream on a stick (frozen banana, ice cream sandwiches), but I would stay away from those pre-​made items. I’ve had one in the past and remember it being hard as rock.
There is good ice cream here if you can find your go-​to flavor that you like. Otherwise, there are many other ice cream shops around.

ICE CREAM!!!
I love the chocolate chewy munchies (chewy chocolate ice cream sandwiched between two oatmeal cookies dipped in chocolate then sprinkled with nuts). This is one of the yummy indulgences i’ll allow myself maybe once or twice a month… they also have drumsticks which are larger than your average drumstick you purchase at the market. They have seasonal flavors of their sandwiches as well as the ice cream so they keep you coming back.
The people are pretty friendly but it does seem like they could use one more employee when it gets busy… the décor could also use some renovation as it looks outdated and not the best condition

Second time here and disappointed. Don’t get me wrong, their ice cream is delicious; however, we came around 7PM on a Sunday night and they were out of like 4 flavors. Others we sampled were icy and the employees were very inattentive. The ladies working there were always talking and going to the back kitchen for long periods of time.
Yes the cookie butter ice cream and the vanilla honey were delicious. Yes the mint chip was satisfying and the coffee oreo had large chunks of cookie in it; nevertheless, what was not satisfying was to find out that they use Costco cookies for their ice cream sandwiches. I asked if they could make a sandwich with a different ice cream than those in the case. The employee helping me goes to the refrigerator and pulls out the huge case of Costco cookies, holds them up to my view, and says yep we can make it! Sigh that moment was very depressing. If I’m going to pay $ 4 for an ice cream sandwich, I would expect the cookies to be made in house.

Hans’ Homemade Ice Cream has been attracting ice cream lovers since the early 70s with their creamy classics and delicious new concoctions! Every rich flavor is made right here in this original location! I’m rewriting this review due to my first one doing no justice!
This old school ice cream parlor is favored by locals and an instant hit for first timers. Signature flavors like «Twinkies,» «Nutella Krunch,» «Oreo Cheesecake,» and «Banana Cabana» are just a few exciting choices that attract dessert seekers! If you’re one to play it safe with original flavors, then they have just the fix for you! «Cookies & Cream,» «German Chocolate,» «Mint Chip,» and «Rainbow Sherbet» are just a couple of the simple yet creamy scoops to choose from.
RECOMMENDED FLAVORS:
–Twinkies
–Dark Double Chocolate
–Oreo Cheesecake
–Chocolate Peanut Butter
–Chewy Chocolate
If you want to venture off from the usual waffle/​sugar cones, they also offer waffle bowls both regular and chocolate dipped for sundaes! They basically sell any ice cream novelties like chocolate covered bananas and monstrous homemade cookie ice cream sandwiches (that can also be chocolate dipped)!
Although everything is a little pricey, it is great quality! Their wide range of delicious flavors are perfect for any occasion: A hot/​cold day, celebrations, first dates, get togethers, or even just plain old cravings! There just is something special about a scoop or three from Hans’ Homemade Ice Cream. I guess the secret is in the recipe!

The ice cream here is A-​M-​A-​Z-​I-​N-​G. They have a wide variety of flavors that run $ 3.50 for a scoop, but their portions are very generous for one scoop. What set this ice cream apart for me from typical shops is that the ice cream is so rich and creamy, and has a perfect consistency. Definitely recommend trying this place if you’re looking for ice cream

I’ve been to Han’s a few times now, and I never leave disappointed. The shop is reminiscent of a traditional ice cream parlor with a wide array of traditional and creative flavors. This location, which is right across from South Coast Plaza, offers at least twice as many flavors as its newly opened location at the Packing District in Anaheim.
I’ve tried a handful of different flavors, from oreo cheesecake to cookie butter, but I always gravitate toward the mint oreo. It’s the perfect blend of real cookie pieces and refreshing mint taste. The ice cream is soft and creamy, but on the flip side, it does melt relatively quickly.
Service is lackluster here, but don’t let that deter you — you’re here for the ice cream!
Tip: If you order a cup instead of a cone, you can get 2 flavors (even in a small size).

Truth be told, I will always love family-​owned ice cream shops more than those soulless TCBYs and the like. However, Hans’ just didn’t live up to my expectations.
Hans’ threw me off guard with their strange combination of old school ice cream parlor ambiance and new school flavors. They have classic flavors too, but I was more drawn to the bourbon peach, doughnut, and others. They offer samples so I tried out the previously mentioned flavors. Bourbon peach was not as balanced as I would like. Doughnut tasted like dough but in an unpleasant way. Maybe they could try combining the doughnut ice cream with a coffee ice cream or a chocolate one?
Anyway, I ended up with the rum raisin which was much better in terms of flavor. However, after several spoonfuls of ice cream, I realized I was not a fan of their texture. It wasn’t as rich and creamy as I was expecting.
Still, this place is pretty solid and is popular with my friends at UCI. I may find myself back here, and I don’t really mind.

Unilocal did not steer us wrong with our search for ice cream. There was a wide selection of flavors, sundaes, shakes, malts, and floats to choose from. Praline pecan, bubble gum, and cookies and cream were chosen by everyone else. I had the twinkie delight after I was given a taste from the friendly scooper. This vanilla based ice cream with twinkies was not as sweet as I thought it would be. It was smooth, creamy, with no iciness. Everyone else was satisfied with their afternoon dessert.
Seating is limited, but fortunately for us, it was not busy and we were able to sit at a table. $ 3.50 for a scoop in a cup and there’s also a deli menu with salads and sandwiches. We’ll be back to try more flavors or maybe we’ll tackle the nine scoop pig out.

Mixed reviews here. Either people had a great experience or didn’t. I tried the location at the Anaheim Packing House but no flavors interested me. Whenever I pick Cookies n Cream, it means the other flavors was just okay. Here I picked Chewy Chocolate. They do have Butter Pecan here. I don’t know. Service could have been better. When I order desserts, I like to have happy people serving me with a smile. Grandpa served me, with no smile, no talk, no nothing. C’Mon. It’s an ice cream shop for Christmas sakes. Smile! If it was me working, I’d be high of ice cream and sugar everyday!!!
Chewy chocolate was good though. Grandpa said that was his favorite as well. I always ask the workers which flavors are their favorites. Anyhoo, $ 3.50/scoop. Just okay. I still prefer Grandma Pucci’s in Chino Hills. They do have tables and booths here which is a plus. And I think they serve real food. I saw soup on the menu? Lots of parking too. Just not for me so I doubt I’ll be back.
Thanks for reading!
~*Kenzie*~

Dropped by here after lunch with a friend to grab something to cool us off from the heat. This is located on the corner of the plaza — not much of a looker from the outside. Inside, however, it sort of feels like an old-​fashion ice cream place. Similar to the one at the Pack House, this location has unique ice cream flavors.
Usually when I’m in an ice cream parlor, it brings me back to my childhood where I’d excitedly look at all the flavors and determine which one will be the one. The employees would usually recommend certain flavors or just provide samples. However, the gentleman behind the counter seemed like an overwork Disney employee that stands behind the ice cream cart, gives the ice cream, takes the money, gives the change back, and sends them out your way. Not one smile, not one thanks. If it was Coldstone, I’d at least throw a tip in to get a smile/​song from this guy just to liven up the atmosphere.
I ended up getting the sweet cream flavor — $ 3.00 for a single scoop. Now, I really appreciate anything homemade, but with that in mind, I’m still critical about everything sanitary, presentation of my food, and so forth. I ended up getting shreds and particles of other things in my sweet cream. I’m not sure whether it was coconut shreds, waffle shreds, or what (which is even worse that I don’t even know what the brown pieces were) in my ice cream. Whatever it was, I didn’t want it in my ice cream — especially when ice cream is supposed to be purely white and then there are other «colors» in it.
The reminiscing of ice cream parlors was good. The actual experience here, was not.

Came here with my coworkers for ice cream, and I was impressed! The ice cream is smooth, creamy, rich, and packed with flavor. There are a ton of flavors to chose from, and you can sample whichever one your heart desires. I like how I was able to sample flavors without feeling rushed.
Pricing-​wise, it isn’t too over the top for ice cream here. I don’t remember the pricing exactly, but I definitely remember that it won’t put a hole in your wallet!
Besides the ice cream, Hans’ also has food if you’re in search for a meal. I noticed there are only a few booths here, so if it’s rush hour, you might have to wait for a booth.

Needing an ice cream fix, I stopped by Hans’ because I have heard of it several times on Unilocal.
I ordered a cup of coconut ice cream for $ 3.50. The cup was a fairly good size portion of the ice cream. The ice cream unfortunately did not have a lot of coconut flavor to it. It was somewhat creamy in texture and flavor. However, I was a bit overwhelmed by how sugary it was. Also, they did not put a lot of actual coconut in the ice cream.
Overall, I was not wowed by the ice cream.