Since 1945, Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream at 1080 University Ave has produced its full frozen lineup on site at each franchise location rather than shipping from a central plant. Every flavor is produced on-site at each franchise location rather than shipped from a central plant, a fresh-batch method in place since 1945 that shares the Hillcrest dessert corridor with Babycakes Hillcrest’s scratch cupcake program. Every batch starts with a cream base and whole-fruit additions mixed and frozen the same day they are served. Guests planning a full evening in the 92103 ZIP code can begin with dinner at Crest Cafe before walking over for scoops or a shake. The shop’s seasonal rotation cycles through dozens of ice cream and sorbet flavors, including dairy-free fruit sorbets churned from fresh purees.