Handel's Homemade Ice Cream Little Italy

Ice Cream & Gelato in San Diego, California

4.6 (30)

CategoryIce Cream & Gelato
Address2100 Kettner Blvd Ste 1200, San Diego, CA 92101
AreaSan Diego, California
Phone(619) 255-0008
Google rating 4.6 (30)

Hours

Monday11 am–11 pm
Tuesday11 am–11 pm
Wednesday11 am–11 pm
Thursday11 am–11 pm
Friday11 am–11 pm
Saturday11 am–11 pm
Sunday11 am–11 pm

About Handel's Homemade Ice Cream Little Italy

Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream brings our made‑fresh‑daily ice cream to the heart of Little Italy. Since 1945, we’ve crafted every batch with the same small‑batch recipes and generous scoops we’re known for nationwide. Our Little Italy shop is a walk‑up favorite for locals, families, and visitors exploring the neighborhood. With classic flavors, seasonal specials, and friendly service, we’re proud to serve one of San Diego’s most vibrant communities.

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream Little Italy is an ice cream shop in San Diego, California. It is listed at 2100 Kettner Blvd Ste 1200, San Diego, CA 92101, which places it among the local businesses of San Diego that residents and visitors turn to when they need this kind of service close by.

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The business lists hours on 7 days of the week. On most of those days it is open 11 am–11 pm. As with most places, expect changes around holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. The listed phone number is (619) 255-0008. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone. More information is available on its website, handelsicecream.com.

On Google it holds a rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 30 reviews, which is a strong result for an ice cream shop in San Diego and suggests consistent service.

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Latest Google reviews

The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

Sam Boswell 2 weeks ago

So delicious! And we had very kind and helpful service too. Only downside was no samples, but I imagine that was in an effort to keep the line moving. So good!

Trace Wysocki 2 months ago

Amazing flavor selection and fast service. Love the staff here, aspen helped me today but they are all super friendly and explained all the flavors to me. Huge selection and variety of ice cream.

Rose 3 months ago

We were so excited for Handel’s Ice Cream to open in Little Italy! My teenagers and I walked down bright and early at 7:45 a.m. to try to win the free ice cream for a year that they were giving out to the first 50 customers. Total bummer — I ended up being number 51! But honestly, we still had such a fun time hanging out, celebrating the grand opening, and spinning the wheel for prizes. Even though we missed the big prize by one person, we were still very happy because we all ended up winning treats like free ice cream, shakes, and an ice cream sandwich. The staff made the whole experience fun and exciting, and the energy around the opening was awesome. We absolutely love Handel’s and have been to several locations, including Santee, Del Mar, and even Austin, Texas. But the Little Italy location might just be the best one yet. You can enjoy your ice cream while walking around Little Italy, or walk just a couple blocks down to the Embarcadero and take in the beautiful San Diego Bay views. It really does not get much better than that. Some of our favorite flavors are Salty Caramel Truffle, Blue Monster, Mint Chocolate Chip, Coffee Chocolate Chip, and Chocoholic Chunk. We also love

T Nguyen 3 months ago

Good old American ice cream in the Little Italy.

Caroline Patterson 3 months ago

We went to Handels Little Italy today for their grand opening, and it did not disappoint! We waited in line for a few hours for them to open and chatted with the owner Josh. He was super nice and owns a few of the other locations in the area. Once we got our ice cream, we were overjoyed and it tasted absolutely phenomenal. They have about 48 flavors to choose from so it was even hard to pick which one we wanted. We will definitely be back to support this new location and their amazing stuff. Parking was surprisingly easy in the area, too!

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Handel's Homemade Ice Cream Little Italy located?

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream Little Italy is at 2100 Kettner Blvd Ste 1200, San Diego, CA 92101, in San Diego, California. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is Handel's Homemade Ice Cream Little Italy?

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream Little Italy is listed as an ice cream shop.

What are the hours of Handel's Homemade Ice Cream Little Italy?

Published hours are Monday: 11 am–11 pm; Tuesday: 11 am–11 pm; Wednesday: 11 am–11 pm; Thursday: 11 am–11 pm; Friday: 11 am–11 pm; Saturday: 11 am–11 pm; Sunday: 11 am–11 pm. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.

Is Handel's Homemade Ice Cream Little Italy open on Sunday?

Yes, on Sunday it is open 11 am–11 pm.

What is the phone number of Handel's Homemade Ice Cream Little Italy?

You can call Handel's Homemade Ice Cream Little Italy at (619) 255-0008.

How is Handel's Homemade Ice Cream Little Italy rated on Google?

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream Little Italy has a Google rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 30 reviews.

Does Handel's Homemade Ice Cream Little Italy have a website?

Yes, the website of Handel's Homemade Ice Cream Little Italy is handelsicecream.com (linked on this page).

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