Handel’s Ice Cream opens new Havertown shop

Handel’s Ice Cream has opened a new store in Havertown, Pa., giving the brand a fresh foothold on the Main Line. The 2,600-square-foot location is owned by local entrepreneurs Casey Buchanan and Haley Masciantonio and is built around community events, catering and delivery.

Why it matters: - Handel’s expansion adds a new neighborhood ice cream destination in Havertown and extends the brand’s Pennsylvania presence. - The shop gives local owners Casey Buchanan and Haley Masciantonio a new retail base after 21 years building a business together. - The store is positioned as a community gathering spot, not just a dessert counter.

What happened: - Handel’s Ice Cream opened at 13 W. Benedict Avenue in Havertown, Pa. - The shop is owned and operated by Casey Buchanan and Haley Masciantonio, local entrepreneurs from Devon on the Main Line. - The opening continues a brand that has sold ice cream since 1945.

The details: - The Havertown location spans 2,600 square feet. - Store hours are Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. - The shop offers 48 rotating flavors. - The location provides catering. - Customers can order pickup and delivery through DoorDash, Uber Eats and Postmates. - Casey Buchanan and Haley Masciantonio spent 21 years working together in their family business before opening the shop. - The owners said childhood visits to Handel’s created a long-standing connection to the brand. - The new store is near family connections in Havertown, where the owners’ sister and brother-in-law are raising four boys. - The team has supported sports teams, clubs and organizations tied to employees and families. - The owners have used their antique truck, Homer, for weddings, graduations, birthdays, school events and neighborhood gatherings. - The Havertown shop is actively working with local organizations and groups. - For more information, visitors can use the Havertown store page or follow @Handelshavertown on Instagram.

Between the lines: - The opening leans on personal history and local ties to build loyalty in a crowded dessert market. - Handel’s is using community involvement as a core part of the store’s identity, which can help drive repeat traffic and local partnerships. - The brand’s mix of in-store service, catering and third-party delivery broadens how customers can buy.

What's next: - The Havertown shop will likely use events, local partnerships and delivery platforms to build awareness. - Handel’s continues to grow nationwide, with more than 175 locations across 20 states. - The brand is also seeking franchise expansion opportunities.