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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10/19/2026

Your favorite treat just got a little spookier! 🎃 Stop by this month to try one of our Boo Bowls! 🍦

Our FIRST Handel’s engagement! A huge congratulations to Eric and Abby 💙🍦💍
10/18/2026

Our FIRST Handel’s engagement! A huge congratulations to Eric and Abby 💙🍦💍

Celebrating 25 years of AirsoftCon with Handel’s on Wheels! 💥 Bringing the coolest treats to a company that’s been on ta...
10/17/2026

Celebrating 25 years of AirsoftCon with Handel’s on Wheels! 💥 Bringing the coolest treats to a company that’s been on target for 25 years! 🎉🍦

10/17/2026

Consider the machine wiped down ✅

Meet our October Employee of the Month, Izzy!🍦💙 She currently attends PCC, majoring in Biology, with hopes of becoming a...
10/17/2026

Meet our October Employee of the Month, Izzy!🍦💙 She currently attends PCC, majoring in Biology, with hopes of becoming a pediatric oncologist! Outside of work, she enjoys hot yoga, beach days, hanging out with friends, Disneyland trips, and exploring new hiking spots. A fun fact about her is that she used to be a synchronized swimmer! 🏊‍♀️ Her go-to Handel’s order is a small waffle cone with Lemon Bar ice cream! 🍋 Make sure to congratulate her next time you stop by! 💙

Happy National Dessert Day! 🍰🍦 Today is the perfect excuse to satisfy your sweet tooth with a scoop of your favorite des...
10/14/2026

Happy National Dessert Day! 🍰🍦 Today is the perfect excuse to satisfy your sweet tooth with a scoop of your favorite dessert-inspired ice cream! From familiar pie flavors to fruity favorites and creamy cheesecake flavors, there’s a scoop for every craving. 🤎✨

Come celebrate National Dessert Day with us! 🍨

Have you been eyeing our Handel’s hoodies or crewnecks? 👀 Well, now’s your chance to get yours! Stop by our Pasadena, Al...
10/14/2026

Have you been eyeing our Handel’s hoodies or crewnecks? 👀 Well, now’s your chance to get yours! Stop by our Pasadena, Alhambra, La Cañada, or Glendora locations to purchase yours!

10/13/2026

👻🎃 No tricks, just treats! Come get spooky with our Boo Bowls at Handel’s! 🍦🧡 Available for a limited time, so don’t miss out!

Meet our October La Cañada Employee Spotlight, Talula!Talula is a senior at South Pasadena High School! 🧡🖤In her free ti...
10/12/2026

Meet our October La Cañada Employee Spotlight, Talula!
Talula is a senior at South Pasadena High School! 🧡🖤
In her free time, she enjoys painting, hanging out with friends, and going on walks! 🎨👯‍♀️
Talula’s go to Handel’s order is a small waffle cone of Monkey Business! 🙈
A fun fact about Talula is that she loves Halloween and her two dogs: Franklin and Otis! 🐶🐾

🖤❤️Glendora High School Homecoming Parade! So exciting to see three of our amazing staff members—Luke, Colin, and Riley—...
10/10/2026

🖤❤️Glendora High School Homecoming Parade! So exciting to see three of our amazing staff members—Luke, Colin, and Riley—on the Homecoming Court! 👑What a fun way to celebrate school spirit and our incredible community! ❤️🖤

10/08/2026

Who we scoop for 🩷

Meet Amber, our Glendora Employee Spotlight for October! 💫Amber is a sophomore at Cal State Long Beach, majoring in Fina...
10/07/2026

Meet Amber, our Glendora Employee Spotlight for October! 💫

Amber is a sophomore at Cal State Long Beach, majoring in Finance.

In her free time, you’ll find Amber going to the beach, hanging out with her friends, and listening to music! 🎵

A fun fact about Amber is that she had her hair dyed red for 3 years!

Amber’s go-to Handel’s order: a small waffle cone of Blueberry Cobbler 🫐

Still need a Halloween costume? We’ve got you covered! Grab a Handel’s Halloween Costume Kit today for $20! 🎃🍦
10/04/2026

Still need a Halloween costume? We’ve got you covered! Grab a Handel’s Halloween Costume Kit today for $20! 🎃🍦

10/02/2026

Happy Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
Don’t forget to wear your pink!

Come try our Boo Bowl! 👻🍦 Your favorite Handel’s ice cream topped with whipped cream, sprinkles, and a Peep.
10/01/2026

Come try our Boo Bowl! 👻🍦 Your favorite Handel’s ice cream topped with whipped cream, sprinkles, and a Peep.

09/30/2026

The phrases we say approximately 500 times a shift

09/30/2026

In honor of Cinnamon Roll coming back in October!

Monday Night Football calls for Handel’s! Grab pints and quarts for game night! 🍦🏈
09/29/2026

Monday Night Football calls for Handel’s! Grab pints and quarts for game night! 🍦🏈

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!