Handel's Pasadena

Handel's Pasadena Handel's Pasadena, located on E Foothill Boulevard, is an ice cream shop and parlor that has been serving homemade ice cream since 1945. Their current employee of the month Emma Karamanian recommends trying their Vanilla Caramel Truffle flavor, while Aurelia Thomsay's pick of the month is the Coconut Caramel Delight only available at their La Cañada location until the end of May.

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Come and grab some Butter Pecan before the summer’s end!
08/31/2026

Come and grab some Butter Pecan before the summer’s end!

🏆 Awarded Best New Business in Alhambra! 🏆We’re incredibly honored to receive this recognition from the Alhambra Chamber...
08/21/2026

🏆 Awarded Best New Business in Alhambra! 🏆

We’re incredibly honored to receive this recognition from the Alhambra Chamber of Commerce! We are so proud of our amazing Alhambra staff and all of the hard work, dedication, and heart they bring every day. ❤️💙🍦

A huge thank you to our team, our community, and everyone who has supported us along the way. We couldn’t have done it without you!

BACK-TO-SCHOOL season is here! 🎒📚 We’re celebrating with a special giveaway: 4 quarts + a freezer bag!❤️🍦💙To enter, tag ...
08/21/2026

BACK-TO-SCHOOL season is here! 🎒📚 We’re celebrating with a special giveaway: 4 quarts + a freezer bag!❤️🍦💙

To enter, tag someone below! 👇

Win or lose, come celebrate after a game with Handel’s! 🏈⚽️
08/21/2026

Win or lose, come celebrate after a game with Handel’s! 🏈⚽️

Meet Charlie, our Glendora Employee Spotlight for August! 🌟Charlie is a senior at Glendora High School and plans to atte...
08/20/2026

Meet Charlie, our Glendora Employee Spotlight for August! 🌟

Charlie is a senior at Glendora High School and plans to attend a 4-year university to study finance.

In his free time you will find him hanging out with his friends or going to the gym!

A fun fact about Charlie is that he likes to fish and snowboard! 🎣🏂

Charlie’s go-to Handel’s order: Small Dish of Chocoholic Chunk 🍦🍫

Stress off. Happiness on. 🍦💙
08/16/2026

Stress off. Happiness on. 🍦💙

📚🍦 Back to school just got a whole lot sweeter! Whether you’re celebrating the first day, surviving a long week of class...
08/14/2026

📚🍦 Back to school just got a whole lot sweeter! Whether you’re celebrating the first day, surviving a long week of classes, or grabbing an after-school treat, Handel’s has the perfect scoop waiting for you! ✏️🍎

Stop by and start the school year on a sweet note! 🍦✨

Meet our August La Cañada Employee Spotlight; Katharine! ☀️🤿Katharine is an incoming senior at Cresenta Valley High Scho...
08/13/2026

Meet our August La Cañada Employee Spotlight; Katharine! ☀️🤿
Katharine is an incoming senior at Cresenta Valley High School! 🪶
In her free time, you’ll find Katharine hanging out with friends, going shopping, and at the movies! 🎥👯🛍️
A fun fact about Katharine is that she speaks Spanish fluently and is Irish! ☘️ 🇪🇸
Katharine’s go to Handel’s order is a small cake cone of Chocoholic Chunk! 🍫🍫

Address

3405 E Foothill Boulevard
East Pasadena, CA
91107

To get to E Foothill Boulevard in Pasadena via public transport, you can take the gold line train to the Sierra Madre Villa station and walk approximately 25 minutes to reach the destination. Alternatively, you can take the bus route number 187 or 260 towards Pasadena City College and get off at Sierra Madre Villa / Foothill bus stop which is just a few minutes walk from the destination.

If you are driving, you can take I-210 and exit onto Michillinda Ave. From Michillinda Ave, turn onto E Foothill Blvd. There is street parking available on E Foothill Blvd or a small parking lot in front of the location.

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 10pm
Tuesday 12pm - 10pm
Wednesday 12pm - 10pm
Thursday 12pm - 10pm
Friday 12pm - 10pm
Saturday 12pm - 10pm
Sunday 12pm - 10pm

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Handel's Pasadena is a must-visit ice cream parlor for anyone who loves homemade ice cream. Established in 1945, this iconic ice cream shop has been serving delicious treats to the people of Pasadena for generations. The staff at Handel's Pasadena are not only friendly and welcoming but also incredibly hardworking and dedicated to providing the best experience possible for their customers.

One shining example of this is Ashley Comanescu, who was recently named Employee of the Month for June. Ashley is a recent graduate of Pasadena City College and plans to become an elementary school teacher. Her co-workers describe her as amazing to work with, up for any task, and great with kids. She even recommends the Rocky Mocha Blast flavor, which combines chocolate and coffee ice cream with cookie dough and Oreo pieces.

In addition to their classic flavors like Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup and Mint Chocolate Chip, Handel's Pasadena also offers new flavors every month. This June, they introduced four new flavors including Watermelon Ice, Pineapple Sherbet, Graham Canyon (only at La Cañada), and Rocky Mocha Blast (only at Pasadena).

Overall, Handel's Pasadena is a fantastic place to satisfy your sweet tooth cravings while enjoying the warm hospitality of its staff. Whether you're a local or just passing through town, be sure to stop by Handel's Pasadena on E Foothill Boulevard for some truly unforgettable ice cream!