For eight decades, Ohio-born ice cream chain Handel’s Ice Cream has been satisfying sweet tooths with its freshly made scoops and more than 100 flavors (from Banana Cream Pie to Blueberry Cheesecake Chunk, from Caramel Pretzel Crunch to Cinnamon Graham Cracker). In fact, Handel's is so beloved, it was named "No. 1 Ice Cream on the Planet" by National Geographic. So imagine our excitement when we heard that not only Handel's Ice Cream would be opening a new parlor in Burbank, but that they'll be celebrating the store opening with free ice cream—for an entire year.
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Yes, a new Handel's Ice Cream location will be churning away at 353 N. Pass Ave. in Burbank, CA beginning on Thursday, May 15, coinciding with the brand's 80th anniversary. Led by husband-and-wife team Phil and Molly Kaye, the 2,100-square-foot new outpost will offer Handel’s signature ice cream made freshly on premises, with 48 rotating flavors including seasonal selections and beloved classics like Black Cherry, Blue Monster, Butter Pecan and Rocky Mocha Blast.
“We opened our first location a year ago in Los Feliz, within walking distance from our home, and we loved it so much, that we wanted to do it again,” said Phil Kaye, co-owner of the Burbank Handel’s Ice Cream. “Molly and I are finding new things to love in every step of the process. We have an amazing team that’s excited to make and scoop ice cream. They’re just as enthusiastic as we are about connecting with customers and bringing a little simple pleasure and happiness into whatever is happening in their lives.”
And speaking of simple pleasures, to celebrate the grand opening, the first 50 guests to arrive at the Burbank location will receive a special offer of free ice cream for a year. Yes, a whole year. (Some fine print: Sorry kiddos, you must be 18 years or older to receive the free ice cream for a year offer.)
Operating hours for Handel's new Burbank location are Sunday through Wednesday from noon to 10pm, and Thursday through Saturday from noon to 11pm, so make sure to set that early reminder for free ice cream on Thursday!