Handy's Smokehouse Delicacies

The customer service is top notch. I was given samples of the albacore and tuna spread before ordering anything so that I would know the quality of the food. I don't like fish but I ended up bringing home the albacore spread because it was just that delicious.

Good grief! The smoked salmon, salmon spread, and albacore spread are all a must try. My hubby always brings things home for me to eat and I love it. I will definitely try some different items soon.

I can not remember when I had smoked fish or Smoked Brisket Chili with so much Taste,Moisture and Flavor,I know Smoked and this is the BOMB!.

I love this place! The customer service is great and the food is even better. My favorite is the brisket and smoked salmon spread . Every time that I have a social, I purchase the spread and it’s a guest favorite. I highly recommend.

Best smoked meats in Southern California! David Handy and his staff are GREAT!

Wow! I'm kicking myself for not getting over here sooner! I got 1/2lb of salmon, 1/2lb of brisket and 1lb of the salami!! So damn good on every level!!

I needed a tray for a party. It was the hit of the Party. As I was leaving a lady said that they drove in from the San Fernando Valley. I believe it. Tasty smoked fish and meats.

The smoked meat at Handy's was beyond excellent!! It not only met, but greatly exceeded my high expectations.The flavor was wonderful&the food was smoked to perfection.I ordered a pulled pork sandwich that came with a savory potato salad on the side..&turkey wings for dinner later.Do go here! Soon. I guarantee u will NOT! be disappointed. Ps; A bonus-The owner is very nice&personable too.i asked&he was kind enough to explain what goes into the preparation&smoking of many of the fine delicacies on the menu.

Food Brisket sandwich - Flavorful and rich without being heavy. The bbq sauce is just on the border of being too sweet but is so good with a mild, rounded spice. 4.7/5 Potato salad - This was the most flavorful potato salad I've ever had, wow. It hits you in the face with multiple notes. 4.8/5 Cheese dip - Solid flavor 4.4/5 Salmon dip - Very balanced with a light taste that is not fishy - 4.6/5 Service 5/5 Atmosphere 4.5/5 - I always enjoy framed pictures of food as decor lol

4.5 stars rounded up. If you like smoked meats, give Handy's Smoke House Meats a try! I've been to Nothing Bundt Cakes right by this spot and never realized it was here for the longest time! Handy's is unassuming and easy to miss. It's to-go only, and they offer smoked meats and also sandwiches. Some of the things I've tried which I really like include the smoked chicken wings, and the albacore and salmon spreads. The ones I've tried from other places are usually smooth and easily spreadable, but Handy's is more chunky with noticeable bits of fish in it, so it's unique to me. I also like their mini sweet potato pie, which I believe is seasonal. The one thing I didn't care too much for was the tri-tip. I don't know if it was just an off-day but I wasn't a big fan of the flavor. I do want to come back to try some other things though, like their brisket! The people here are very friendly, and they'll go over the menu/items with you if you ask!

I ordered food for a family get-together. We had brisket, pork spare ribs, potato salad, and Mac and cheese. Everyone loved the food-it was a huge hit. David helped with the order and answered all questions. I am pleased everyone enjoyed the meal. Thanks Handy's Smoke House!

What's wrong with me? I've been to the Long Beach creamery and the Bundt cake place but never tried the meat place. It seems like it was closed whenever I came to this shopping center over the years. I have finally gone several times in the last 2 months and love it! Their smoked chicken sausage has fresh herbs that you can taste like sage and oregano and it's such a depth in the flavors -- you don't even need any BBQ sauce. I've used the sausage for my Cajun pasta, and my New Year's black eyed peas. I've also used them in a chicken pot pie I made on Christmas. You can't go wrong here although it's a little on the pricey side, it's worth it for fresh quality smoked meat! My new go-to!

Stumbled on this place while I was waiting to get my oil changed at Jiffy Lube. Very homey feeling, clean establishment. The gentleman at the counter was really nice and patient. Unfortunately they were out of pork links so I got a beef link. THAT BEEF LINK WAS THE BEST LINK I HAVE EVER HAD, like EVER EVERRR. And that thang was CHUNKY too, like it was thick! Cut in half it could have easily made 2 sandwiches. Easily. The Link had a little spice to it! Some like of kick, my nose started running just a little bit! The sauce was good, really great flavor. They also had a whole lot of other things to choose from. Slightly pricey, my link sandwich, chips and drink was almost $20.. BUT I can't wait to go back, definitely recommend.

If I could give this place more than 5 stars, I'd triple it EASILY! If you're lucky enough to be there while the owner (David) is there, you'll get his expert perspective on what you should get and how it'll match whatever your expectations are. The meats are tender and well seasoned. The smoked flavor isn't overbearing but enhances and adds body to the flavor of your favorite meats. There's a reason it comes so highly recommended. You can't go wrong with anything, but the chicken, spreads, and brisket are absolutely to die for. It's one of those places that isn't open every day because they don't have to be!!!!!! The vibe is very back home and it really does give friendly uncle energy. You know how some bbq spots make you feel like an idiot for not knowing the difference between sauces and heat sources? This is the opposite experience. Definitely couldn't recommend this place more highly.

Just want to say thank you to Mr Handy for taking care of us as well as 2 other groups. The food is top notched and very delicious. I will be back to try the pastrami sandwich and the brisket. We got pulled pork and smoked turkey leg this time......Thank you again

OMGosh, the meat here is smoked to perfection. I'm not huge in red meat, so I go for the chicken and seafood. I had the chicken spread on my last visit. I believe I purchased the 22 ounce size. When I tell you my socks were blown off...well not literally, but MAN, is it good! I could eat the whole tub at on setting, because my pallet wanted to continue to experience that amazing taste! I will try the salmon spread next. As far as this business is concerned, their customer service is friendly, the establishment is clean and their prices are far for the hard work they put in their product.

Amazing! Love the albacore spread, smoked ham, ribs, and several of the sandwiches. Parking can be tricky at times, but definitely worth looking for a spot to park. Highly recommend!

Every time I go to this amazing place I feel happy, great food, wonderful people! Today I got the beef links to add to a lentil soup and dinner special was spare ribs with two sides. People just run over to this place. Wait patiently for the food while it is being prepared with love and then enjoy it. And while waiting he gave me samples of deliciousness to eat, albacore pate, salmon late, chicken pate, all smoked of course and a piece of smoked salmon.

If you're in the Long Beach area, you have to visit this hidden gem near Bixby Knolls. Some of the freshest seafood & meats around, with amazing customer service. I would visit often after work and pick up their smoked fish dips for weekend parties/visits. You have to get in at the right time, as these sell out fast (especially the smoked tuna when available), but the smoked salmon dip is amazing as well. I will always hold a special spot for small businesses killing it in the food game!

I've gone back a few times. The brisket sandwich is my favorite item. Normally I don't care sauce drenched meat but it works. The smoked meats is what I didn't like. They add a bunch of seasoning. My opinion, smoked meat shouldn't have it. That's my opinion but, I'm certain most people would call it bland if it wasn't there.

Literally went it so randomly after getting ice cream. Bought two chicken links and they were kind enough to warm them for me as I wanted to eat them now. The tastiest chicken links I've ever had, and great bbq sauce!! 1/2 of links really means 1/2.... they're huge! Will be back for sure

Not much to write home about. Various meets purchased did not taste sufficiently smoked. Although I don't know which wood was used. It's about all I can say.

IM HOOKED on this Albacore spread! Now I am a regular. I hear they smoke spaghetti also. Wow

I don't eat meat, but Handy's smoked fishes are so good, I kinda wish I did. Handy's is a hidden gem. If you are ever in Bixby Knolls stop by and stock up!

Albacore spread and the sandwiches are the best. Can't recommend highly enough. Smoked meats such as the ham and brisket are also top notch. Hard to go wrong here.

I will definitely return to this establishment. The service is excellent, and. friendly. The owner explained the process of how each meat was smoked. The food was absolutely delicious. The chicken, albacore, and salmon salads were very tasty. I also had the brisket sandwich tender and juicy. I also ordered a smoked chicken and the yummy potatoe salad. This is at the top of my list for great eats.

Great experience here. Food was amazing and the service was awesome! I had the brisket sandwich and make great flavor. Made this a new stop for lunch.

This man is a meat scientist, he can smoke anything and if your not a believer he was not skimpy on his samples either. You can taste and observe the smoke throughout your meat. If your from the dirty south he has a special menu for you, and I would not even be surprised of what other smoked meats he has in that kitchen. He also has a lil bit of history decor inside. Love this place. The owner was real cool and down to earth

I wanted to give four stars because I like supporting small business. BUT, honestly the name of the business stopped me. Meats = yes. Delicacies? Noooo. Come here for meat. I recommend by weight, not as a plate or sammich. Meat, and meat only. Stick with that plan, and I think you'll be very satisfied and this place would get four stars from me. The only issue I've personally had was ordering macaroni and cheese (I asked the employee if they had "macaroni and cheese") and receiving macaroni salad. How dafudge y'all not know the difference??????? Your soul food card has been pulled...

Simply Delicious!!!! I was very impressed with the food and the customer service. I will definitely be retuning to try other meals. P.S. I tried the Salmon spread, bomb!!!

I like the food. They customer service was great everything to go. But the person who helps you is nice. The food is best. I got chicken wings many times.

This is a decent place, BUT my eating experience was more like a 2.5 star review overall. Come check it out sometime. I had the brisket and coleslaw for my side choice and the portion size was clearly way too small. About a large tablespoon with it seemed at the most. The BBQ brisket sandwich was good... not "Mmmmm this is Great"... but good. The French bread was tasty and I thought it was great and soft and good. I had no problem with the BBQ brisket. But the BBQ sauce was just fine, not WOW, but I give it a "C+". I would say that the sandwich was as good as most others I would guess. They have smoked fish, chicken, ribs and pork as well to try. Not a bad place over all - but not a Great eating experience - "C+" at best so far.

My baby and I needed good food fast she wanted a hot link and here we are. She's more of a fan of Handy's than I and really enjoys the pork hot links but for some reason today she said that her hot link tasted like chicken and she did not like it even after she topped it with our KC masterpiece BBQ sauce. It was no Bueno for her but this child of mine is really picky so who knows. I tasted it but did not taste chicken It was a mix of beef and pork ? and it was pretty good to me, the link was nice and flavorful with a tender bite and it was juicy too, my lunch (hers) was awesome but she's still hungry. Lol The food is pretty good over her most of the time but it's way too pricy and the portions are too small for what they charge, but that's just my opinion. And you will not get full on the tiny side dishes. Lol BTW: place is always busy and is quite popular with the locals so I would definitely recommend it to anyone in the mood for smoked meats. On thanksgiving I would love to try their smoked turkey but we will see.

Seems like heading straight home is the norm now with COVID-19, however I was dreaming of some smoked Turkey legs and trying to figure out how or when I could get them made...looked up local businesses and this shop came up! Called in to make sure they had what I wanted and had a friendly chat. Courteous, friendly and ready to go! Walked in on a calm Friday afternoon, wore a mask. Clerk gave me instructions on how to warm them up. The Turkey legs were Not salty, great balanced smokey flavor, moist and flavorful! This shop is super clean and has a nice decor. Take out only-not dine in, cold drinks available, and they take cards for payment! Bless your hands, Bless your hands, Mr. David Handy! Turkey legs--absolutely delicious!

Wow! The service was awesome and the owner was so helpful explaining the meats, he even provided samples of all of there spreads. Couldn't figure out which I liked the best so I got all three and a chicken link sandwich. Will definitely be back. And by the way you can smell the smoked meats when you walk in. The smell is intoxicating, so good.

I drove past this small business and had to turn around to check it out! As soon as you walk in, you are treated with a pleasant smell of smoked meats. I ordered the smoked brisket sandwich, which was amazing! This place seems to be law enforcement friendly as there were two cops waiting on their order. Will definitely be back!

This place seems to be a local favorite. Unfortunately, I'm not feeling it after order two of their pastrami sandwiches. Service was a bit slow in fulfilling such a small and simple order. And the name says it all: Meat. It does not say deli so be warned. Want cheese in your pastrami sandwich. They don't have it. You can choose any type of bread as long as it is a French roll. The pastrami sandwich consists of pastrami, mustard, and pickles. Really? All could have been forgiven if the pastrami was outstanding. It was thinly sliced so it's not NY style. It lacked any of the bold seasoning typically associated with great tasting pastrami. I do plan to come back to try their brisket, though. Who knows, perhaps that'll be the ticket!

Honestly I'm not a big smoked meats eater but I love a good BBQ Pulled Pork sandwich! This one is so tender and the spicy/sweet/savory bbq sauce is perfectly balanced and seriously the best I've had in a really long time! Strongly recommend.

Handy's is delicious and tastes great every time I stop by. Smoked potato salad is top notch, chicken link sandwich amazing..my mouth is always watering for more even after I eat.

I ordered a salami sandwich that was completely underwelming. When asked if I wanted white or wheat bread, I chose the white...thinking it would be of substance. When I got the sandwich, it was on plain old white with only two slices of salami. I PAID OVER $12 for nothing! For the price, I expect a sandwich to be stacked high on real bread...not cheap Wonder bread. I doubt I will return....

Although their brisket sandwich is good, their constant terrible service makes it feel like customers are inconveniencing their time. Understandable if you're not the right person to provide good customer service, but when are you going to realize that you come off rude and belong in the back away from customer facing roles. This place needs to hire someone to provide the service the business needs and I can definitely see the success.

Pros: flavorful meat, one of those places where you come in and they remember your order because you're a "Regular" Cons: Pick-Up only, easy to miss, small lot Over the weekend I dropped by Handy's for a quick bite before heading out for a company party late that afternoon. I decided to drop by because I was going to be in the Bixby Knools area of Long Beach and I've been meaning to check it out for the longest time after passing by it several times. I've always driven by it, and one of the reasons I can think of for not dropping by sooner is that it's kind of tucked away in a small commercial strip of San Antonio Blvd & Carson, and the parking looked like a bit of a hassle. But since it was a late afternoon on a weekend, it was a non-issue. After parking, I walked in to the shop. No one in line and no one at the counter, but one of the ladies came out right away and took my order. She asked what I was having, then disappeared into the back to prepare my order - which was a Brisket Sandwich /w a side of Coleslaw. While waiting, I just took in the entire shop. All throughout the shop was Western-themed décor and Long Beach relevant promotional items and news. There was only a bench to sit on while I waited for my food. It came out pretty quickly, less than 10 minutes. I made some small chat with the lady behind the counter as I paid for my order and then went back to my car to devour my Sandwich. Overall, it was a positive experience for me at Handy's. The Sandwich is a bit on the smaller side for me for what I am accustomed to paying for at $11. Nothing really special about the bread they used for the Sandwich, but the meat is definitely the highlight of the Sandwich - very flavorful and moist. Perhaps the bread is intentionally left like that so as to not detract from the star of the show - the meat. To sum it up, I think Handy's is one of those neighborhood spots that all the locals know about and have a following of Regulars who come in often. It's a great spot for a quick bite, and if you're looking for a BBQ fix, come check out Handy's in the Bixby Knolls area!

Would be nice if they actually updated their store hours on Yelp. I called before 6pm before driving here since it says closed at 7pm on Yelp, no one picked up. I'm thinking they are probably busy, nope, they can care less to update their hours for their customers.

I got a brisket sandwich here. I was underwhelmed for the price. Small parking lot, to navigate with customers from the creamery and cupcake place. Once parked, stunned by the no frills counter for take-out. Met by happy service.

I've lived in the Bixby area for coming up on 20 years and in that time, we've never had a good or halfway decent BBQ restaurant in walking or short driving distance. This always requires a drive to Los Angeles and battling traffic, depending on the time of day. I have seen this place many times, but didn't pay it too much attention (my mistake). Stopped in today (Saturday Jan 2019), firstly it was a clean establishment with nice decor, not a contribution to the taste, but it's always nice to see. I was acknowledged as soon as I walked in the door (2pts), greeted a short time later by a gentleman who took my order...decided on the pork link sandwich with a side of macaroni salad. Sandwich was top notch, nice snappy sausage link, it seemed like it was in-house made. Not some random store bought link they just slapped some sauce on. Nice bite....and it's not for the faint of heart, it's got some kick to it. But it's still very much enjoyable, not just hot for the sake of being hot like some places tend to do. Had a generous amount of sauce, but I was wrestling my sandwich either, I've had enough slip and slide sandwiches in my time of eating; thankfully this wasn't one of those times. Macaroni salad, it's different and I liked it. I was just expecting some regular elbow noddles and a sweet cream type sauce. NOPE! A little more pizazz went into this. 4 Thumbs up....I'll definitely be back. (No food photo, I was to busy stuffing my face.

Purchased a smoked pastrami And brisket sandwich with coleslaw and potato salad. Amazingly delicious!! That Smokey flavor just hits your soul. Then we sampled the ham, salmon and tuna spread on wheat crackers!! And the friendly hospitality we experienced felt like home. Will I return yes...

My cousin and I walked into this spot on accident. We were headed to a bakery but we found this this gem and we're so happy that we did. The man at the counter asked if we wanted to try some of their spreads and I had no idea what to expect but he came back from the kitchen with a little tray of spread on crackers for each of us and OMG. They were amazing. They had albacore, salmon, and chicken and they all tasted so good and so different from each other. I'm not a fish spread person but I loved them! We came back and got one of each for our Thanksgiving dinner appetizer and cheese board.

Mr. Handy has this very special chicken that he marinates in brim for 5-days. He calls it his "Honey Smoked Chicken". Well, I bought some of this honey smoked chicken last Saturday, and I must confess that it's the BEST smoked chicken that I have EVER tasted! For this, I must put Handy & crew on blast.

I love Handy's Smoke House. It never disappoints. The smoked spreads are my favorite. The flavors are amazing.

I ordered the brisket sandwich and my son had the pastrami sandwich It was ok nothing 2 write home about. Too expensive for the small amount of goud u get.

FINGER-LICKING, PLATE-WIPING good. It's located in the Bixby Knolls section of Long Beach (in a little strip mall right next to Jiffy Lube.) Here's the skinny: Approx. Two dozen proteins (chicken, brisket, tri-tip, sausage, ham, ribs, fish and more) that have been dry-rubbed and smoked until they taste like heaven. They also have some smoked spreads, some homemade BBQ sauces that pair well with their smoked flavor, and some other odds and ends. You can buy their sauce or use your own, although the meats are seasoned beautifully and taste damn fine to me without any sauce at all. To-go ONLY (counter, no seating.) They have minimum quantities. I think it's generally a pound or a specific unit of most things. They also make some sandwiches and such if you are just looking for a quick meal to go. Prices are extremely reasonable for consistently perfect quality; on my last trip, I got TWO full racks of baby back ribs, a pound of brisket, a large brisket chili and two barbeque sauces for approx. $50. The racks of ribs are excellent quality -- nothing at all like the fatty, small ribs you'll get at most BBQ restaurants. The brisket chili (all-meat chili, my favorite!) is my latest love affair. I like to put some over some garlic mashed potatoes. Sigh, moan, whimper good. I have been sharing the love and providing whole racks of ribs and a bottle of wine to foodie friends on special occasions. Note their limited days/hours and know that they close ON THE DOT. I once arrived at a minute to closing and the lights were already out. GO, GO NOW. These fine people, whoever they are, know how to smoke some damn good meats.

OK I tried the both the "spicy" pork and the chicken links and both are very good! The "spicy" pork is not very spicy, but still has good flavor. The chicken links are quite good and have a very unique flavor! Last weekend I bought a couple turkey legs and those have a really great flavor too! So far I've really enjoyed everything I've tried. I look forward to trying other things he offers!

Holy meat feast, Batman! Thank you Yelp for leading us to this hidden gem! We will be coming back every time we're in town. ***Keep in mind that this is a Take Out only establishment. When you walk through the door, make sure your mouth is shut, because the savory, aromatic assault on your sense of smell will jump start an involuntary "gleek" fest. The employees and owner are super nice and helpful with suggestions--as it really is difficult to choose. We chose the beef brisket sandwich, the pulled pork sandwich, and the beef brisket chili. (No beans) The brisket sandwich was incredible...until we had the pulled pork sandwich. OH MY! It was amazing!!! Rich, smoky flavor paired with a great BBQ sauce that wasn't over-powering, which allowed the pork to be the star of the show. The brisket chili was the best I have ever had, which is saying something, considering the fact that I am a chili whore. The combination of the smokiness and heat was spot on perfection. Friggin' awesome!!!! The side of cole slaw was tasty, but minuscule. I laughed at how teeny it was when I pulled it out of the bag. But the copious amounts of meat on the sandwiches more than made up for it. And for all of you vegetarians out there...YES, they do serve vegetarians. (What do you think cows and hogs are?)

I have a chip loaded with Handy's albacore dip in my hand as I type this. SO delicious and perfectly smoked, all fish, no filler that I can tell. I could eat this whole container in one sitting.

Solid place for smoked meats. The aroma of smoked meat hits you as you step into the door. I work not too far away and coming here for a sandwich at lunch is the best. I've had the brisket, pastrami and pullled pork sandwiches and all are amazing. Lot of flavor and the meat has always been tender. I've also taken turkey legs and chicken home and everything I've order has been top notch. The place is small so it's more of a takeout vibe but don't let that discourage you. The big con here is the parking lot. It's very small so come when it's not too busy. It's also in a weird spot on Long Beach Blvd so it can be tricky to get in to the lot. But trust me, it's worth it.

This place is great. My wife and I just gorged ourselves on salmon, salami, chicken, albacore spread, and salmon spread. Good, smoky flavor. The meat was so soft and rich. The spreads were flavorful and had a bit of a kick to them. The owners were super nice too and gave us samples as we were trying to decide. I think it's safe to say that we'll be regular customers!

If you love good food, try Handy's Smokehouse. His ribs, brisket, turkey, chicken, salami, fish spread, and everything else he sales will totally satisfy your taste buds. Once you stop in, you will be back for more. Great for holidays or just any day, Handy's Smokehouse is the place, check him out!!!!!