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06/01/2026
When life gives us lemons, we turn them into the sweetest scoops of the summer 🩷🍋 Our NEW Pink Lemonade flavor drops today!
06/01/2026
This week’s 3/3/3 flavor is Mango Sorbet! For 3 days this week (Monday thru Wednesday while supplies last), get 3 scoops of Mango Sorbet in a small cup, sugar cone, or cake cone for just $3! And, you can ask for your 3/3/3 in a waffle cone of your choosing! Additional charges apply for a waffle cone, see second slide for details.
PLUS, add a pint of Mango Sorbet for just $6.50 per pint for each 3/3/3 single purchase!
Mango Sorbet is Mango Sorbet root ice cream with a hint of ube 😋
While supplies last. No substitutions if flavor becomes unavailable. Valid only at Handel’s Santee. This account does not share promos for any location other than Santee. May not be combined with any other offers or discounts. Valid only on in-store orders. Mango Sorbet pints must be purchased on the same day as 3/3/3 special to receive discount, either at the time of ordering 3/3/3 or later with valid same-day receipt. One discounted pint per single purchase of 3/3/3 special; maximum of 3 discounted pints per transaction.
05/31/2026
Any guesses for what flavor is coming next?
05/25/2026
Today, we honor and remember all those who served. ❤️🤍💙
05/24/2026
Thank you to everyone who visited us at the Santee Street Fair yesterday! We had such a great time serving our wonderful east county community!
05/22/2026
We’re headed back to the Santee Street Fair this Saturday, May 23! Come see us from 10-6!
05/18/2026
This week’s 3/3/3 flavor is Taro! For 3 days this week (Monday thru Wednesday while supplies last), get 3 scoops of Taro in a small cup, sugar cone, or cake cone for just $3! And, you can ask for your 3/3/3 in a waffle cone of your choosing! Additional charges apply for a waffle cone, see second slide for details.
PLUS, add a pint of Taro for just $6.50 per pint for each 3/3/3 single purchase!
Taro is taro root ice cream with a hint of ube 😋
While supplies last. No substitutions if flavor becomes unavailable. Valid only at Handel’s Santee. This account does not share promos for any location other than Santee. May not be combined with any other offers or discounts. Valid only on in-store orders. Taro pints must be purchased on the same day as 3/3/3 special to receive discount, either at the time of ordering 3/3/3 or later with valid same-day receipt. One discounted pint per single purchase of 3/3/3 special; maximum of 3 discounted pints per transaction.
05/16/2026
Come The Scoop with us to see what makes Banana Cream Pie irresistible! 🍌🥧
Creamy banana ice cream swirled with gooey marshmallow ribbons, and packed with golden sugar cookie pieces for that perfect pie-inspired crunch.
05/11/2026
This week’s 3/3/3 flavor is Key Lime Pie! 🍋🟩 For 3 days this week (Monday thru Wednesday while supplies last), get 3 scoops of Key Lime Pie in a small cup, sugar cone, or cake cone for just $3! And, you can ask for your 3/3/3 in a waffle cone of your choosing! Additional charges apply for a waffle cone, see second slide for details.
PLUS, add a pint of Key Lime Pie for just $6.50 per pint for each 3/3/3 single purchase!
Key Lime Pie is key lime ice cream with graham cracker ripple 😋
While supplies last. No substitutions if flavor becomes unavailable. Valid only at Handel’s Santee. This account does not share promos for any location other than Santee. May not be combined with any other offers or discounts. Valid only on in-store orders. Key Lime Pie pints must be purchased on the same day as 3/3/3 special to receive discount, either at the time of ordering 3/3/3 or later with valid same-day receipt. One discounted pint per single purchase of 3/3/3 special; maximum of 3 discounted pints per transaction.
05/10/2026
A sweet Mother’s Day to all the moms, mamas, aunties, and nanas from Handel’s! 💐🍨
05/04/2026
This week’s 3/3/3 flavor is Lemon Bar! 🍋 For 3 days this week (Monday thru Wednesday), get 3 scoops of Lemon Bar in a small cup, sugar cone, or cake cone for just $3! And, you can ask for your 3/3/3 in a waffle cone of your choosing! Additional charges apply for a waffle cone, see second slide for details.
PLUS, add a pint of Lemon Bar for just $6.50 per pint for each 3/3/3 single purchase!
Lemon Bar is lemon ice cream with graham cracker ripple 😋
While supplies last. No substitutions if flavor becomes unavailable. Valid only at Handel’s Santee. This account does not share promos for any location other than Santee. May not be combined with any other offers or discounts. Valid only on in-store orders. Lemon Bar pints must be purchased on the same day as 3/3/3 special to receive discount, either at the time of ordering 3/3/3 or later with valid same-day receipt. One discounted pint per single purchase of 3/3/3 special; maximum of 3 discounted pints per transaction.
04/27/2026
This week’s 3/3/3 flavor is Vanilla Turtle! 🐢 For 3 days this week (Monday thru Wednesday), get 3 scoops of Vanilla Turtle in a small cup, sugar cone, or cake cone for just $3! And, you can ask for your 3/3/3 in a waffle cone of your choosing! Additional charges apply for a waffle cone, see second slide for details.
PLUS, add a pint of Vanilla Turtle for just $6.50 per pint for each 3/3/3 single purchase!
Vanilla Turtle is vanilla ice cream with caramel ripple and whole roasted, buttered, & salted pecans 😋
Valid only at Handel’s Santee. This account does not share promos for any location other than Santee. May not be combined with any other offers or discounts. Valid only on in-store orders. Vanilla Turtle pints must be purchased on the same day as 3/3/3 special to receive discount, either at the time of ordering 3/3/3 or later with valid same-day receipt. One discounted pint per single purchase of 3/3/3 special; maximum of 3 discounted pints per transaction.
04/23/2026
In case you need a sign to get your favorite ice cream 😉
04/20/2026
This week’s 3/3/3 flavor is Horchata! For 3 days this week (Monday thru Wednesday), get 3 scoops of Horchata in a small cup, sugar cone, or cake cone for just $3! And, you can ask for your 3/3/3 in a waffle cone of your choosing! Additional charges apply for a waffle cone, see second slide for details.
PLUS, add a pint of Horchata for just $6.50 per pint for each 3/3/3 single purchase!
Horchata is sweet cream and cinnamon ice cream 😋
Valid only at Handel’s Santee. This account does not share promos for any location other than Santee. May not be combined with any other offers or discounts. Valid only on in-store orders. Horchata pints must be purchased on the same day as 3/3/3 special to receive discount, either at the time of ordering 3/3/3 or later with valid same-day receipt. One discounted pint per single purchase of 3/3/3 special; maximum of 3 discounted pints per transaction.
04/18/2026
How are you liking our newest flavor, Raspberry Sheet Cake?
Come with us as we show you how our newest flavor is made: white cake-flavored ice cream swirled with bright raspberry ripple and packed with soft yellow cake pieces.
04/15/2026
Tax Day 😵💫
Treat Yourself Day 😃
Treat yourself to your favorite ice cream!
04/13/2026
This week’s 3/3/3 flavor is Raspberry Sheet Cake! For 3 days this week (Monday thru Wednesday), get 3 scoops of Raspberry Sheet Cake in a small cup, sugar cone, or cake cone for just $3! And, you can ask for your 3/3/3 in a waffle cone of your choosing! Additional charges apply for a waffle cone, see second slide for details.
PLUS, add a pint of Raspberry Sheet Cake for just $6.50 per pint for each 3/3/3 single purchase!
Raspberry Sheet Cake is white cake based flavored ice cream with raspberry ripple and yellow cake pieces 😋
Valid only at Handel’s Santee. This account does not share promos for any location other than Santee. May not be combined with any other offers or discounts. Valid only on in-store orders. Raspberry Sheet Cake pints must be purchased on the same day as 3/3/3 special to receive discount, either at the time of ordering 3/3/3 or later with valid same-day receipt. One discounted pint per single purchase of 3/3/3 special; maximum of 3 discounted pints per transaction.
04/12/2026
We took vanilla ice cream, threw in OREO® cookies, and made a storm of flavor 🌪️🍪🍦 Meet the Vanilla OREO® Hurricane!
04/10/2026
Every ice cream tub is a masterpiece of ice cream and mix-ins ✨
04/08/2026
What makes Chocoholic Chunk a chocolate lover’s dream, you ask? 🍫🍦
This showcases our decadent dark chocolate ice cream loaded with dark chocolate chips.
04/07/2026
A brand new scoop has arrived! Spring just got a whole lot sweeter 😋🍰
04/06/2026
This week’s 3/3/3 flavor is Black Raspberry Chunk! For 3 days this week (Monday thru Wednesday), get 3 scoops of Black Raspberry Chunk in a small cup, sugar cone, or cake cone for just $3! And, you can ask for your 3/3/3 in a waffle cone of your choosing! Additional charges apply for a waffle cone, see second slide for details.
PLUS, add a pint of Black Raspberry Chunk for just $6.50 per pint for each 3/3/3 single purchase!
Black Raspberry Chunk is black raspberry ice cream with chocolate truffles 😋
Valid only at Handel’s Santee. This account does not share promos for any location other than Santee. May not be combined with any other offers or discounts. Valid only on in-store orders. Black Raspberry Chunk pints must be purchased on the same day as 3/3/3 special to receive discount, either at the time of ordering 3/3/3 or later with valid same-day receipt. One discounted pint per single purchase of 3/3/3 special; maximum of 3 discounted pints per transaction.
04/05/2026
The Easter Bunny left something sweet behind 🐰🍨 Happy Easter from all of us at Handel’s!
Hop in today and enjoy one of our Bunny Bowls, featuring three scoops of ice cream, whipped cream, and a marshmallow Peep.
03/30/2026
This week’s 3/3/3 flavor is Praline Pecan! For 3 days this week (Monday thru Wednesday), get 3 scoops of Praline Pecan in a small cup, sugar cone, or cake cone for just $3! And, you can ask for your 3/3/3 in a waffle cone of your choosing! Additional charges apply for a waffle cone, see second slide for details.
PLUS, add a pint of Praline Pecan for just $6.50 per pint for each 3/3/3 single purchase!
Praline Pecan is vanilla ice cream with candied pecans and butterscotch ripple 😋
Valid only at Handel’s Santee. This account does not share promos for any location other than Santee. May not be combined with any other offers or discounts. Valid only on in-store orders. Praline Pecan pints must be purchased on the same day as 3/3/3 special to receive discount, either at the time of ordering 3/3/3 or later with valid same-day receipt. One discounted pint per single purchase of 3/3/3 special; maximum of 3 discounted pints per transaction.
03/28/2026
Our friends are at Handel’s Santee NOW until 9pm tonight! Come enjoy the world’s best churros with the world’s best ice cream!
Address
8980 Carlton Hills Boulevard
Santee, CA
92071
To get to Carlton Hills Boulevard in Santee, you can take public transportation by taking Bus 864 towards El Cajon Transit Center, getting off at the Carlton Hills Blvd. and Mission Gorge Rd. stop, and then walking southeast on Carlton Hills Blvd. for about half a mile.
If driving, take CA-52 E and take exit 16 for Mission Gorge Rd. Then turn left onto Carlton Hills Blvd and continue straight until you arrive at your destination. Parking is available at the shopping plaza where the restaurant is located.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
11pm - 10pm |
| Tuesday |
11pm - 10pm |
| Wednesday |
11pm - 10pm |
| Thursday |
11pm - 10pm |
| Friday |
11pm - 10pm |
| Saturday |
11am - 10pm |
| Sunday |
12pm - 10pm |
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What people say
Handel's Ice Cream Santee on Carlton Hills Boulevard is a must-visit for anyone with a sweet tooth. Their homemade ice cream is made fresh daily, ensuring that every scoop is bursting with flavor. Whether you're in the mood for a classic sundae or something more unique like their Handel's pops or ice cream sandwiches, they have something for everyone. And now, with extended hours from 11am to 10pm every day, there's even more time to indulge in their delicious treats. Plus, they offer gift cards both in-store and online, making it the perfect gift for any occasion. Don't miss out on trying their Coffee with Heath or Raspberry Cheesecake Chunk - they are sure to brighten up any gloomy day!
