Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams

Best ice cream in Columbus! The flavors are pretty strong, rich, and don’t taste artificial. It also kinda pulls apart like taffy if you use a spoon (in other words, get it in a cup because they also add a delicious piece of crunchy waffle cone for free). My favorite flavor is Pistashio & Honey — I usually don’t get these as ice cream flavors because pistachio usually tastes too artificial (unless gelato) and honey can be too overpowering. The balance was perfect with Jeni’s and now I’m an avid fan.

There’s nothing new I can say about Jeni’s that hasn’t already been said. This ice cream is amazing! Creamy and smooth and NEVER freezer burnt like a lot of other local ice cream shops I’ve sampled, and such fun flavors that rotate which keeps me coming back for more every few months or so. I’ve been to a few now but the one at Easton is so perfect to stroll into while I’m shopping. We walked in on a Saturday at about 2:00pm and got served quickly, but 20 minutes later there was a line outside the door so be prepared. This time my husband had the milk chocolate and vanilla bean (so boring but so delicious!) and I had the dark chocolate and new Savannah buttermint (both amazing, but that buttermint blew my mind! Tasted exactly as described and the white chocolate flecks were a perfect touch). We got the smalls described as «2 half scoops» but I think they look like regular scoops from anywhere else so it was the perfect amount. All Jeni’s have that cute, fresh vibe going on in the stores and I think the prices are spot on considering the creativity and the local ingredients they incorporate into a lot of the flavors. Next time I just HAVE to try an ice cream sandwich offered on either large macaroons or cookies — they look so good it hurts!

First time at this location today and they did not disappoint! I have a nut allergy and usually just ask for a clean scoop but they said «no we are going to take care of you!» And they not only got a clean scoop but also opened new containers of the flavors I ordered so that there was no contamination. Thank you thank you thank you Jeni’s staff for going the extra mile!
Also the ice cream was just delicious. I had the candied ginger today with vanilla bean. Wow! I love ginger in anything and this ice cream packs a mean ginger punch.
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I’ll admit that I wasn’t a fan on my first visit. I enjoyed the ice cream sandwich, but I didn’t get why this place was so popular. An article talked about the amazing sundaes, and so I tried Jeni’s again. I got Salty Caramel with their hot fudge topping. I can now say I am a unapologetic fan of Jeni’s!

Not the best in Columbus but still pretty good

Jeni’s splendid ice cream is a standalone ice cream parlor directly across from the north side of the inside mall. Located on Cinema plaza you can go in and choose the flavor you like from a chalkboard. Naturally you can sample any flavor you want and of course choose whether or not you want a cup or a waffle cone.
A small cup includes two generous scoops and that is enough for me for a small snack. I was torn between dark chocolate peppermint or their holiday pecan ice cream. The lady told me I could have both and she would put a small waffle wedge between them so the flavors won’t mix.
They have a small seating area if you don’t wish to walk around and believe me i got the best of both worlds savoring both flavors. This ice cream was very good! This place is indeed a MUST for anyone who needs an ice cream break. Inexpensive and delicious, i plan to stop here for my dessert after a meal when I return.

Jenis Splendid Ice Cream is just that… As splendid as can be.
The ice cream tastes live REAL cream with real flavors. They have flavors for just about everyone. They’ve got your classic chocolate but they also have things like lavender and goat cheese from time to time.
My favorite thing is the salted caramel sauce. It’s legit to die for.
Hint; they get BUSY on weekend nights, sometimes the line is way out the door.

I’ve been to plenty of Jeni’s, and been to Easton many times, but I don’t think we ever actually stopped here. It’s always too busy. Today we were out for my birthday, and all I asked for was a root beer float. Hey, the older you get, the less you want to make a big deal of birthdays. We were at Easton anyway so we came here. On a weekday afternoon the line wasn’t long. They still aren’t back to full speed, so the offerings are about half of their normal line. In fact, this was our first time to Jeni’s since the troubles.
The regular root beer float is vanilla ice cream plus Boylan’s root beer. I sampled the root beer ice cream, which has a very deep rooty flavor and isn’t very sweet, and took the staff’s suggestion of a reverse float: root beer ice cream with Boylan’s crème soda, plus whipped cream and a cherry. (Maybe next time I’ll try the root beer ice cream with root beer…)
It was a great mix of flavors, and once the ice cream had melted/​been blended a bit, it was just like a regular float. The whipped cream was good but really just a distraction from the drink, and the cherry was extraneous too, though it had been marinated in liqueur or something and had an amazingly deep flavor.
Service was great, the place was clean (well, some of the outside tables were dirty) and prices aren’t bad. We’ll be back as long as they aren’t busy.

Had the Gooey Butter Sundae, with the Butter Almond Ice Cream. Very good, I have to admit. But, waaaay too sweet. Was wondering if I got any ice cream with my hot caramel and butterscotch sauces! Ordinarily, I’d rate this place three stars, but after years of hearing nothing but raves about Jeni’s, I feel really let down.
There are a couple of places that serve better frozen treats, one downtown, and one in the short north, that I think are better than Jeni’s (though, to be fair, one serves custard and the other serves frozen yogurt).
I’ll go back again and give it another try. Maybe just get an ice cream cone next time? There’s gotta be SOME reason why everyone loves Jeni’s.
Update: Went back a second time and, this time, kept it simple. I ordered the Wildberry Lavender sugar cone. MUCH better. Now I can see why everyone loves it. Upgraded from two stars to four stars. Just ask them to go easy on the sundae toppings!

It’s Jeni’s, what more do I have to say?
Came here at 1pm on a Saturday (I know, terrible, terrible idea) and the line was out the door! However, the shop itself isn’t that huge, so the length was actually a bit deceiving. The servers are also super friendly and let you try a ton of flavors, which I believe is the Jeni’s standard. I ended up getting the Ombré Brulee and Savannah Buttermint. Both are incredibly tasty individually, but came off a bit strange when I put them in the same bowl (which is my error, so I’m not dinging Jeni’s for that).
Just wish it weren’t so expensive. The serving sizes are pretty small considering what you pay, but the quality and flavor just about makes up for the price.

I love you Jeni! The ice cream flavors are not your run of the mill flavors. Jeni’s ice cream makes me feel like a kid again. The experience is a must try. The goat cheese and berry is creamy and slightly sweet. The toasted brioche, butter cream and jam is hands down the best. I can’t explain the buttery, sweet goodness that I just ate. All I can say is you MUST try Jeni’s.

Jeni’s, Jeni’s, Jeni’s… Oh what a name? You woo me with your Buckeye State and sucker me in with that Salty Carmel goodness. Just please, don’t get rid of the Whiskey & Pecans!

Jeni’s was a great stop to satiate our sweet tooths, and did not disappoint.
Service was very nice and personable: we were warmly greeted and attended to. The +1 has a tree nut allergy, and once we decided on our flavors, the server who helped us got a fresh scooper and fresh tubs of ice cream to avoid any cross-​contamination. Her diligence was very much appreciated!
We each ordered a Small/​2 scoop ($ 4.65 each, $ 10 even). Prices were reasonable, IMO, especially considering this is specialty ice cream. Fresh tasting, too. I got two chocolates (Milky and Dark) and both were great. I was also a big fan of the Pear!
There is bar-​style seating as well as a few table-​booth combos. Complimentary water (fruit infused — ours had cucumber slices) is available in the seating area.
I guarantee I’ll be back — probably soon because there are 2 Chicago locations. Score.

The ice cream here is amazing! They have so many unique and delicious flavors. The staff are very friendly, and they let you sample every flavor. I tasted quite a few — bangkok peanut which has a kick to it, buttercup pumpkin with amaretti cookies, dark chocolate, rum ball, Ndali estate vanilla, buckeye state (chocolate and peanut butter for those of you not from Ohio), wiildberry lavender which actually had an orangey taste, and peach sorbet. I’ve also had the sweet corn and raspberry before which sounds disgusting but tastes really good! I went for a scoop of the rum ball and the pumpkin. So delicious! The shop is definitely pricier than the average place but well worth it.

My husband and I come to Easton off and on just to walk around and see what there is. So of course Jeni’s attracted our attention since it’s like our favorite place for ice cream.
What I like about this Jeni’s compared to the others is it has a neat outdoorsy area for all times of the year. The area just really brings people in because it just has a different look than the other locations you see.
Then when you come in you have plenty of nice staff to help you try the flavors or give suggestions on their favorites. I got the brown butter brittle yesterday and it was so good. My husband always gets the bramble berry crisp. It’s his favorite, like if I’m out and about that’s what I usually buy him to make him happy.
I can’t wait to try the other seasonal flavors soon! Hopefully I can get my husband to also try a new flavor too!

Fun, quick stop for ice cream with a variety of very different flavors to choose from — without straying too far from the usuals.
Both flavors were very rich and tasty! Despite the $ 10 price tag for two smalls, it was worth the trip.
Very nice service from the staff. They were very patient with us first-​timers.

Excellent, uniquely flavored ice cream. I enjoyed the goat cheese and cherry… It was the best ‘goat cheese ice cream’ I’ve ever tasted! Although I hadn’t ever before tasted… But it was awesome.
This place offers a variety of different flavors like corn, cayenne, cheeses, fruits, etc. Very different. Located in a busy shopping area, it’s definitely a hit. I’d pop in again while in town.

I like Jeni’s. I don’t love it, but I definitely like it and will have it when I’m in the Columbus area and the opportunity presents itself.
Though I prefer soft-​serve ice cream generally, Jeni’s does hand-​scooped pretty well. It is worth noting that Jeni and her cohorts trained at Cincinnati’s famed Graeter’s, and it is apparent in the overall protocol of the confectionery. I will say, though, that Jeni’s overall design usurps that of Graeter’s, but considering the latter has been around since the late-​1800s, that’s to be expected. But yeah, being a graphic designer, I love the overall aesthetics of Jeni’s designs and interior spaces.
I have a thing with ice cream and, like with pizza, I feel that a place should be able to master the basics. I just really don’t think Jeni’s does that. A combination of vanilla and chocolate are typically my go-​to for any kind of ice cream, and I didn’t love the varieties that came from Jeni’s. Sure, the Wildberry Lavender is the best flavor I’ve had there (and I’ve tried many of them, including Salted Caramel), but I wish the basics were just as good.

I have to admit that it has been many years since I have been to Jeni’s. I am always turned off by the lines at the Short North location… mostly because I only seem to see it during the popular Gallery Hop. So Jeni’s has always been in the back of my mind as «that popular ice cream place with weird flavors and long lines.» Well after today’s visit I will eat those words, and more Jeni’s ice cream in the future!
I had something called chocomole. It had shagbark in it. I don’t even know what that is. It also had cayenne pepper which seemed strange to me. Despite the strangeness, I was assured that this flavor is delicious. Boy was it ever! The cayenne pepper had a great kick that really made me feel alive when combined with the chocolate. There are so many other flavors to choose from, as well as rotating flavors and limited editions, I feel like I have to go back and try more.
As for this particular location, well I don’t really like Easton that much, but it is super classy. The outdoor patio is well done and the inside of the shop is clean and well done.

I’ll admit it — I’m not a big fan of Easton. In fact, I’ve been known to call it a «soulless hell» once or twice. Or every other day. Whatever.
Then, my beloved Northstar came to Easton. Maybe I boycotted it for a year because I thought they were sellouts. Whatever.
Eventually I found a new way of looking at Northstar. They weren’t sellouts — they were providing me an oasis away from work. Away from the rest of Easton. Away from the soulless hell.
And that’s exactly how I’m looking at the new Jeni’s. A new place to go to escape a bad day. A new place to host team meetings for work. A new place to go after lunch at Northstar.
But back to the Easton Jeni’s…
This is one of her smaller stores, but I believe it’s the most beautiful! The subway tiles, the Jeni’s-orange wall, the tall ceilings, the wooden panels, the outdoor heaters, the marquis sign — I love it all! Oh, and of course it’s the same world-​class artisanal ice cream that the nation has fallen in love with.
Yeah, yeah, the store is at Easton. I still love it. Whatever.