There’s a popular ice cream parlor in Carmel, Indiana that locals love so much, they are willing to wait in long lines for the sweet dairy treats sold here. Find out what it is about this place that gets Hoosiers so excited.
Even on the hottest days, you’ll find people waiting for something delicious to cool them down. Scroll on to learn why they’re getting their ice cream from here.
In central Indiana, Handel’s Ice Cream & Yogurt is a chain of restaurants that has been in business since 1945. Each location makes their product on-site for the freshest taste.
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There are many locations sprinkled across about 10 states in the nation. Two are situated in Indiana on the north side of Indianapolis, and they attract quite a bit of attention. The one in Carmel is especially popular in the summer on $1 cone days.
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This popular ice cream parlor, like its other locations, is a walk-up stand with no indoor space. The menu is on the wall and you order at one window and pick-up at another.
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Speaking of the menu, this popular ice cream parlor is known for its hand-dipped delights. There are always 50 different flavors of ice cream, sherbert, and frozen yogurt on hand.
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Guests enjoy all sorts of classic treats like cones, waffles cones, and waffle bowls. Eat these fast before they melt all over your hand.
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There are also a wealth of sundaes to choose from like hot fudge, hot apple dumpling, strawberry shortcake, turtle, blondie, fresh peach, and banana split. These masterpieces are what make waiting in line worth every second.
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These popular ice cream parlors are so big because they have to house a great deal of product. With so many flavor options and the high demand, there has to be space for many tubs and the friendly staff.
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The lines are longest when the deals are best, which you can learn about on the business’s Facebook page (link below). Brave the heat for the best ice cream in the Hoosier State, and possibly even the world.
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Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream is open Sunday through Thursday between 11 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. as well as Friday and Saturday between 11 a.m. and 10 p.m. Get more details on its website or Facebook page.
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Address: 2466 East 146th Street, Carmel, IN, 46033
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