Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams

I never leave here anything less than completely satisfied! I love all of the different flavor combinations that you cannot find anywhere else. It is on the pricey side but to me it’s worth it. This isn’t the type of place to go if you are looking for standard chocolate, cookie dough or rocky road. They have things like black cat espresso, brambleberry pie and Riesling poached pear sorbet. I wouldn’t suggest this place for small children as its for a more refined palate, but I can’t say enough about this place!

this used to be a five star operation but after some slick huckstering, a national expansion, and a book tour this place became more about a brand and less about the product.
after listeria scare, jeni discovered contract ice cream through Smith’s, where they started sourcing milk years ago, after quietly parting ways with Snowville. Smith’s milk is cheaper. by a lot. Smith’s labor overhead is a fraction of what it used to be at the old Columbus facility. somehow, jeni is still charging artisan prices for mass produced ice cream conveniently packaged in her own label.
I have to call bullshit on all of this. as much as I like jeni and respect what she built, this is a blatant ripoff.

Best local ice cream parlor I’ve ever visited! Multiple free sampling. BEST ice cream. TRY THE WILDBERRY LAVENDER!!! Awesome customer service and very friendly environment. We’ve been here twice now and will definitely be back MANY times.

Queen City Cayenne, Thai Curry, Sweet Corn, Coffee, Brambleberry Crisp, so help me. I DREAM about this ice cream. And Jeni’s is a place we’ll happily support until the end of time.

not sure what the big fuss is. I’ve tried several flavors then was upset that i spent so much. Cant see myself ever going back

While visiting Columbus my friend insisted we try Jenis. We had to sample a few different flavors as they are all unique, but they were all great! Jasmine was great! She helped us choose some flavors that would go well together. She was very friendly and helpful and talked to us a bit while it was slow. My sister and I were asked her about other locations and it turns out we live near other Jenis locations in Chicago and LA. We will definitely be checking them out!

This location is a bit smaller than most other Jeni’s I’ve visited (as is such, the selection of flavors is a bit limited), but service is incredibly friendly and exactly what you’d expect of Jeni’s. Parking is a hit-​or-​miss depending on your luck, since it’s only street parking, but you’ll have way better luck here than with the on on High St.
In honesty, I think I actually prefer the limited selection that this shop has to offer. Given that I’m the type of person who stalks a restaurant’s website and menu two days before my actual meal because I know that it’ll take me about an hour to decide on what to get, it’s probably better when I’m not offered so many choices.
Will likely come back to this location for that exact reason.

So good to have Jeni’s back in action. We hadn’t been back to this location in several years dating to our pre-​kid life in Grandview. Our kids are ice cream enthusiasts as well, but we feel the kids may not appreciate Jeni’s flavors so we tend to go to other, mainstream ice cream shops with the kids.
My wife went with the classic salty caramel and I tried the the salted peanut butter with chocolate flecks. Both were fantastic, if a little pricey (a standard complaint, it seems). We enjoyed a few moments of peace, quiet and great ice cream whilst chilling on the sidewalk watching the action on Grandview Ave.
One day the kids will be old enough to appreciate Jeni’s, but till then we’ll limit our visits to date night treats.

Oh my gawd. Lavender wild berry ice cream and double toasted coconut ice cream. I will dream about this for a long long time ! Delicious!
Unlimited samples provided with small town friendly staff and service.

Just moved to OH from Cali and this place has made the move so much better. The ice cream is amazing and I love all of the unique flavors. All I can say is every time someone from Cali asks me what is in Ohio, my answer will be «Jeni’s ice cream» lol

O-​H-​I-​O. Gosh I love this place so much. I really am obsessed with Jenis — it comes in close competition with my favorite place in Brooklyn, Ample Hills Creamery. My favorite flavors are the salty carmel, brambleberry crisp, buckeye state, and brown butter almond brittle. This ice cream comes at a price, but it is so worth every lick. The quality and ingredients are amazing. It just tastes so fresh and creamy with perfect blend of flavors.

I love Jeni’s! I always take out of town guests here. So lucky to have this artisanal ice cream shop in Columbus. Some of my favorites are Whiskey and Pecans (so many pecans!), Salty Caramel, Brown Butter Almond Brittle and the Lemon Blueberry frozen yogurt. Such a treat! This is my favorite location. The outside tables are so nice on a spring or summer evening.

Yes… you should eat something from here. Don’t keep walking. Stop! You know you want some, heck, I want some! Sadly I live in Lancaster, PA… so have an extra scoop for me while you are nearby. It really doesn’t matter what you get… just get something.
This is the best ice cream in Ohio for sure, my favorite in the Mid-​West and possibly the best in the Nation! I really can’t speak too highly of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream.
The Staff are always friendly and go above and beyond to help you sample and pick a flavor (or combination) that will be absolutely delicious for you! So if you are unsure ask, but go ahead, step out of the ordinary, and try something different… the sample spoon is super tiny, it’s not like marriage.
The ice cream and sorbets are high quality and worth every single dime! For Ice Cream I’m a fan of Brambleberry Crisp and Brown Butter Almond Brittle as «go to» flavors, Pistachio and Honey often fill my cone… and on occasion the Salted Caramel. The Resizing Poached Pear Sorbet is refreshing on a hot day.
My only negative is that there isn’t one of these AMAZING places in Lancaster, PA; though there should be! So if you see Jeni walking around tell her ASA NEEDS, yes NEEDS, her to open a shop my little urban amish city.

My favorite ice cream company and the Grandview location is just splendid!
I really appreciate the «hipster» feel to it within the neighborhood. I also like this spot because of the parking availability behind the shopping strip.
My personal favorite flavors are Pear Riesling, Lavender, and Violet.

Delicious ice cream! Love the seasonal flavors! Sweet Potato with Torched Marshmellows and Buttercup Pumpkin with Amaretto cookies. I hope Jeni just keeps these two flavors! Tons of gluten free options! A little expensive for what you get, but it’s yummy!

Best ice cream in the city! This location has a great patio out front for you to relax. Nice for dates since there’s plenty of benches as well. Seasonal flavors are in and I recommend the sweet potatoes w/​marshmallows!

By far my favorite ice cream spot in Columbus! So many unique flavors to choose from and everything always tastes so fresh. I think my all time favorite flavor is the banana French toast, but there are so many others that I love as well! With the alternating seasonal flavors there is always something new to try. And for anyone complaining about the prices, you pay for what you get here, the quality far exceeds most ice cream shops I have been to.

I was so excited to visit Jeni’s during my visit to Columbus that I went at 1030 in the morning and they weren’t open yet. Doesn’t everyone want to have jeni’s for breakfast???
I didn’t give up and came back later in the day. If you are a foodie and a lover of ice cream, going to jeni’s is just pure happiness. There are some pretty adventurous flavors but also great single note flavors to enjoy.
I usually love toppings, they have hot fudge and salted caramel but I couldn’t bring myself to get any. Because jeni’s ice cream is a delicious treat to savor all ok it’s own!

Doubtful that you can get better ice cream anywhere else. Jeni’s Ice Creams is always on the forefront of innovative flavors and textures for these creamy desserts. So innovative. So… forefront. Sorry, didn’t know where I was going with that one.
With all that being said, does the product justify the price? Yes… and no. While I do like sampling all the different new flavors (although I usually always just go with the Buckeye State or Milkiest Chocolate in the World), I can’t say I would frequent Jeni’s like I would a Rita’s Ice or Starbucks. Jeni’s is great for a quality treat for special occasions or for bringing out-​of-​town friends who have never tried it. The value is definitely there, as the ingredients are fresh, local and tasty, but spending $ 6+ on a couple scoops of ice cream week to week (or day-​to-​day) might not be the most financially shrewd decision. A pint will also run you about $ 10. Yikes. Basically, it’s like saying, I think caviar is worth the hundreds of dollars that it costs, but I can’t go eating caviar every week (or day).
Also, try the donut gravel. You shan’t be disappointed.
However, given that it’s sourced in good olé’ Columbus, Ohio, I have to say that Jeni’s holds a special place in my heart. Not to mention, I’ve been to ice cream shops all over the country, and I can honestly say Jeni’s does produce the best ice cream in of the United States. You can quote me on that one. I’m glad that it’s spreading to Chicago, and hopefully around the other parts of the Midwest. Soon, it’ll make ice cream snobs of everyone, and we’ll live in perfect harmon… okay, well maybe not. But maybe we’ll all recognize the best ice cream ever when we taste it!

I do love Jeni’s, it’s true. I expect the unexpected when it comes to flavors and combinations. I love the variety. Grabbing a sample of every last ice cream, while annoying to those behind you, is a-​okay at Jeni’s.
This shop, however, is rather much smaller than most of the other locations I’ve frequented. If it gets busy, it gets hard to move. There is one table and long bar top inside and a handful of tables outside. So, if it’s a hot day, expect to feel like a sardine.