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Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream Alton Square

Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream Alton Square

Sweets & Treats in Irvine

4.5 102 Google reviews

+1 949 418 71 945365H Alton Pkwy, Irvine, California 92604 · Woodbridge

Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream Alton SquareHandel’s Homemade Ice Cream Alton Square, photo 2

Where to find them

5365H Alton Pkwy, Irvine, California 92604

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About

Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream started in 1945 and is well known for its good old fashioned home made ice cream! Handel’s has won many prestigious awards including Best Ice Cream in the World! The ice cream is made fresh every day right in the store and Handel’s only uses the finest and freshest ingredients. Handel’s is known for its large portion sizes as its motto is “We Never Skimp”! Come taste the freshness of Handel’s with over 50 flavors to choose from!

Amenities

Service options

  • Delivery
  • In-store pickup
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout

Popular for

  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom

Amenities

  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Groups

What people say

5 out of 5 stars

“Best ice cream ever!”
Google review · Sep 2026

5 out of 5 stars

“Handel's is our favorite ice cream shop in Southern California. My son and I love it. It's creamy, delicious, has plenty of choices and the portions are generous. If you go for the dish with one scoop, you are likely to get 2-3 scoops! Not to mention, they have special affordable pricing every Tuesday. I happened to be served by the franchise owner yesterday at this location. John, who owns all three Handel's stores in Irvine, told me he wants to give back to the community by offering that special price because “not everyone can afford ice cream.” NOW I know why the Huntington Beach location doesn't have that offer. Thank you, John, for being thoughtful and giving back to our local community!”
Google review · Sep 2026

Hours

Wednesday
11:30 AM to 10 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM to 10 PM
Friday
11:30 AM to 10 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM to 10 PM
Sunday
11:30 AM to 10 PM
Monday
11:30 AM to 10 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM to 10 PM

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