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06/01/2026
Congratulations to our graduating scoopers! We are so proud of all that you have accomplished and grateful for the hard work, positivity, and smiles you have brought to our team. Thank you for being such an important part of the Handel’s family. Wishing you the very best as you begin your next chapter. We can’t wait to see all the amazing things you’ll do! 🎓🎉
06/01/2026
NOW HIRING at Handel’s Pasadena and La Canada!! 🥳🍦
We’re looking for great people to join our team! If you’re interested, click the link in our bio to apply. 🔗
✨ Year-round availability required
Tag someone you think would be interested!👇
05/31/2026
Summer is just around the corner! Introducing our new rotation of flavors to try this month!☀️🍦
05/27/2026
Meet Carson Kuritani, our employee spotlight for May! 🌟
Carson will be attending USC in the fall and is currently deciding on a major 📚✌️
In his free time, you’ll find Carson trying new restaurants 🍔🍕🍖, being outdoors ☀️, and spending time with family and friends ❤️
A fun fact about Carson is that he has 3 brothers! 👦👦👦
Carson’s go-to Handel’s order is a small dish of Knot Your Average Dough!
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05/26/2026
Scoopin’ into summer one flavor at a time 🍉🥭🍒🍍
Our Four Scoop Sampler is bringing all the summer vibes 🏖️☀️
The perfect way to try all your summer favorites in one bite 🍦✨
Which scoop are you trying first?
05/24/2026
Memorial Day plans = handled 🇺🇸🍦
Grab your favorite Handel’s pints & quarts for the perfect party dessert this weekend. Sweet treats for every BBQ, pool day, and family gathering ❤️🤍
05/22/2026
Coffee 🤝 chocolate chips
Name a more perfect scoop… I’ll wait.
05/20/2026
Meet Sienna our Glendora employee spotlight for May! 💫
Sienna is a Senior at Glendora High School and will be attending Hawaii Pacific University in the fall to compete on their acro and tumbling team while majoring in nursing.
In her free time you will find Sienna at the gym, tumbling, tanning, traveling, and going to the beach! 🌊
A fun fact about Sienna is that she was a part of the Stunt team all 4 years of high school and won CIF her junior year! 🥇
Sienna’s go-to Handel’s order is a small dish of Strawberry Sorbet! 🍓
05/18/2026
Our employees love Handel’s ice cream! Come try some today!
05/18/2026
BOCCE, sunshine, and Handel’s ice cream🍦☀️ What more could you ask for? Huge thanks to for having us at such an incredible tournament and for being a loyal Handel’s fan!
05/16/2026
Our furry friends love our dogsters! 🐶🍦
05/15/2026
Happy national chocolate chip day! Stop by to get one of our many flavors with chocolate chips! 🍫
Chocolate Chip
Chocoholic Chunk
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Coffee Chocolate Chip
Mint Chocolate Chip
05/14/2026
Hmm. How about everyday?!
05/13/2026
Meet Caroline, our May La Cañada Employee Spotlight! 💐
Caroline is a junior at Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy. ❣️
In her free time, you’ll find Caroline at the beach, hanging out with her friends, or shopping! 🛍️ 🏖️
A fun fact about Caroline is that she has six dogs! 🐾
Caroline’s go to order at Handels is a small dish of Knot Your Average Dough! 🍪🥨
05/10/2026
Happy Mother’s Day to all the sweet moms out there 💐🍦 Today we’re celebrating the women who make life a little sweeter every day. Treat mom to her favorite scoop at Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream ❤️💝
05/08/2026
Some new May flavors for you to try this Mother’s Day!
05/05/2026
We want to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week with a GIVEAWAY!!
A huge thank you to all of our teachers - we are so grateful for your hard work and dedication to your students.
Included in our Giveaway:
🍦$50 gift certificate for your favorite teacher
🍦ICE CREAM PARTY FOR CLASS
🍦There will be a total of four lucky winners - one teacher for each store location!!
⭐️To enter:
1. Nominate your favorite teacher in comments below and reason why!
2. Name store location (Pasadena, La Canada,
Glendora, Alhambra
3. Follow
📚 Giveaway closes this Friday, winners will be announced SATURDAY!! 📚
05/04/2026
May the 4th be with you. We have the best ice cream in the galaxy! 💙🤍🖤✨
04/28/2026
Meet Liam Van Fossan, our Pasadena employee spotlight for April!
Liam is studying Business Marketing at PCC. In his free time, you’ll find him working out, hanging out with friends and family, and watching movies.
His go-to Handel’s order is a small dish of BCP!
A fun fact about Liam is that he enjoys listening to country music.
04/26/2026
Police Rodeo at the Bowl! Serving scoops with a side of sirens and horses🐎🚓🍦
Catch the Handel’s Ice Cream truck at the Police Rodeo at the Rose Bowl—cooling things down one cone at a time!
04/26/2026
For all our chocolate lovers ❤️🍦
04/24/2026
Grand opening, Alhambra 🍦🎈🎉
We’re so excited to officially open our doors and become part of this amazing community! Thank you to everyone who came out, showed love, and supported us, it truly means everything. We can’t wait to keep serving you your favorite scoops and making sweet memories together
* Come visit us at 1127 South
Fremont Avenue, Alhambra, CA 91803
04/24/2026
Our employees love a bite of Handel’s Ice Cream, they would say it tastes… heavenly! Come try some at our four locations!
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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What people say
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!
