Jake’s Ice Cream

«Hey, I am NOT yo mama!» one child said to another. Chocolate Slap Yo Mama is, it seems, an inspirational name for an ice cream flavor. It’s darned good, too. I opted for the Cinnamon Apple Piescream; the apple slices were frozen a bit too hard, but had they not been, the ice cream would likely have been too melty. So I’m pretty happy.
She had a chocolate mocha soy-​based thing with cinnamon ice cream on top of it, and devoured the cinnamon, but handed the soy stuff to me because she was getting full. I didn’t like the texture, but she did.
Parking is very convenient (for Decatur), except when the lot’s full, and then it’s still not too bad. And it’s within sight of the buses side of the Decatur MARTA station, so it’s easy to get to if you’re new to town and just have a Breeze card.
We voted «No» on wheelchair accessibility because although the exterior door is propped open, the interior door is heavy and sits in front of an upslope. If you can get someone to open the door for you, you’ll be fine.

eh… i know there are many out there that are Jake’s follwers but i was not impressed. i like the interesting flavor combo’s, althought the names of them to be a little crass, i was disappointed with the actual flavor of the ice cream. it was a little sweet and icy without a lot of richness. it’s better than coldstone, but not as good as the chain bruster’s. i will say, i like the ice cream parlor atmosphere so i’ll probably be back if only for that.

My boyfriend would tell me over our long distance phone calls that he missed me, that he’d take me to best ice cream shop when I visited Atlanta and something about slapping my mama.
I thought to myself, «dude might be ghetto.»
It wasn’t until I walked into a very nonviolent [and quite quaint] looking Jake’s that I realized he meant Chocolate Slap Yo Mama ice cream. Oh em gee! But the Mexican Hot Chocolate and Cinnamon tag team seduces me every time.
Jake’s experiments with a variety of unorthodox and interesting ice cream flavors. Some of them aren’t for the meek. The only drawback is the rotating and unpredictable schedule of flavors. You’re not necessarily going to find the one you like when you visit. I sometimes call ahead.

I wish the Cold Stone was still there. : — \ The chocolate peanut butter could have used more peanut butter. The vanilla was sickly sweet

I can now die a happy man.
Best ice cream since Emack & Bolio’s opened on Newbury Street in Boston.
Key Lime Friggin’ Pie? OMG! Is this from Key West?
Vanilla Brown Sugar? JFC!!! Out of this world.
Run, run, run, to Jake’s.
No wait, lemme rethink this: run… after I go. Don’t eat up the goods until I’ve had my share first.

5 star ice-​cream joint right here! They simply have the most creative and best tasting flavors this ice-​cream lover could ever hope to find. I’ve had a special July 4^th flavor here before that included red hots and cinnamon as well as a frosted animal cookie flavor that changed my life. My wife loves the key lime pie flavor and I must agree that it’s pretty amazing. My most recent order was the Red Velvet cake flavor (that includes bits of cake) and it made my day. If you are a mainstream Marble Slab/​Cold Stone Creamery guy or gal Jake’s will give you the wake up call you have coming to you.

the. best. ice. cream. in. the. world. period.
favorite flavors:
(1) Red Velvet (yep, it’s the cake in ice cream form… amazing)
(2) Brown Shugah Vanilla
(3) Devyn’s Animal Cracker
My roommate also would highly recommend the Chocolate Slap Yo Mama, but I’m not a chocolate person, so it doesn’t make my list.

Other Atlanta institutions have come quickly and gone, but thanks to this single remaining shop, Jake’s prevails.
I used to frequent the Jake’s location on Highland Avenue, years ago when we were both making our home in Virginia-​Highlands. Back then, lines for ice cream wound past the counter and out the door. Many of the patrons were couples. Several there on first dates. As a result, not only was the ice cream amazing, but the people-​watching was top notch.
This little shop in Decatur is much simpler. And somehow it makes perfect sense to find this Jake’s occupying the same space as a children’s book store. One could easily imagine couples that courted first in the earlier Jake’s coming back to this new location with their brood in tow.
Gone are the long lines, though business percolated right along during our visit. Even though the day was chilly, the draw of Jake’s was too much to ignore. I had the Mexican Hot Chocolate atop a scoop of Animal Cracker. For my money, the combination of spicy and sweet is unstoppable.
While I was there, another patron asked for coffee and was told that only a pot of regular was available. The pot looked to have been there awhile. Disappointed with that news, I availed myself of the freely offered glass of water (because no ice cream shop worth its salt doesn’t offer such) instead of a hoped-​for chaser cup of fresh joe.

Jake’s IceCream located deep in downtown Decatur is a real treat for everyone who discovers its hiding spot. Located just off the square literally ajoining Little Shop of Stories, and next door to Eddie’s Attic, Jake’s Ice Cream consistently serves up some of the best surprises you can find.
Although they are apparently famous for their brown sugar vanilla flavor, I’d say pass and go for some of the other, more adventurous fare. The brown sugar vanilla taste like… well, it taste as plain as it sounds, only triple the flat-​out sugar taste you’re imagining.
What you really need to order is the delicious red velvet cake. This is honestly, the hands-​down best they have to offer. Nearly half an entire cake is thrown in and mixed with the batch of ice cream. It’s red velvet icecream goodness. Too bad they don’t always have this flavor, and when they do, I’ve never seen it at anything more than half a bucket full.
Sharing half of the same open space as the children’s book store, Little Shop of Stories, Jake’s Ice Cream provides an atmosphere that could never be recreated at any ColdStone or other ice cream chain. You’re surrounded by children’s books and… well, children. Although they have tables and seating, it’s all sized small enough to make you feel like you’re eating ice cream in a kindergarten class. Fun, and just right if you’re in the mood to take yourself a lot less serious, and just enjoy some ice cream like kids do.
Jake’s Ice Cream is a real treat. While the cold stuff is great, the atmosphere and return to simple, youthful icecream eating is a bonus. Oh, and try to forget that this is real homemade icecream, with all of the same calories that anything truly homemade brings. But kids don’t care about that stuff and neither should you when you stop by Jake’s.

I finally got to try this place out and was impressed. They make pretty good stuff. It’s true that you should stay away from this place if you’re on a diet. Too bad it’s all the way out in Decatur. It shares space with a cute children’s bookstore with nice big comfy sofas. The people behind the counter were nice and friendly.

So sweet, so creamy, so perfect… this place is heaven! I can’t believe I’ve never had it until few days ago! What I love about Jake’s ice cream is that, even after eating a bowl of their ice cream, you don’t really get sick of them. I know Coldstone’s ice cream tends to be really heavy, that it could be a meal by itself. Here at Jake’s, it’s strictly ice cream. They have so many flavors that keeps changing everyday. My favorite is Devyn’s Animal Cracker — super sweet and mixed with sprinkles, just the way I like it. Their Red Velvet Curtain is amazing as well. Actually, Jake’s ice cream flavors has never let me down. You just can’t go wrong. But be sure to sample some flavors before!
If you are on a diet, avoid this place at all cost. Once you have your first taste of Jake’s, you will be addicted. Don’t say I didn’t warn you!

Jake’s makes the best ice cream in Atlanta, hands down. Others have tried to emulate it and failed miserably in the attempt.
I spent the summer of 2005 working at the now-​closed Midtown location, where I gained 10lbs and didn’t regret a thing. My personal favorite concoction was to make a milkshake out of the Chocolate Slap Yo Mama and add dark chocolate syrup. The CSYM already has four kinds of chocolate: the ice cream itself, mini chocolate chips, pureed fudge-​covered oreos, and chocolate syrup. So you can imagine, with an added dash of dark chocolate, how this would taste as a milkshake – absolutely amazing!
If chocolate isn’t your thing, start with the Brown Shugah Vanilla and work your way from there. Jake’s will definitely have a unique ice cream to suit your tastes, and they even offer lactose-​free and soy-​based varieties.
It sucks that there’s no longer a Jake’s in midtown, but the drive to Decatur is definitely worth it.

I love Jakes. LOVE IT.
They are welcoming, I had a monthly book club here… they were awesome. loved their Mexican Hot Chocolate with the chili peppers…
Their ice cream is real ice cream… full of fat… once in awhile, your hips deserve the real sheeeet.

I LOVE Jake’s Ice Cream. When I moved back to Atlanta I was so sad that the 10^th Street store and the one in Inman Park had closed. The only reason I’m taking off one star is b/​c Decatur just isn’t very convenient. HOWEVER, Planet Smoothie in the Ansley Mall serves a few flavors and I can get my fix there. So good!

This is the best place in the world and I was very sad to see that all the locations by my house closed. Well they didn’t close they were acquired by some group that doesn’t know how to make the Jake’s Fried Green Tomato BLT. I was so sad. I had been craving it for about 6 months but it’s not the healthiest of snacks so I had to make sure I really deserved it. I was devastated when I learned that I was wasting calories on something that would not be satisfying my BLFGT craving! Is this the real deal? If so I am there for a BLFGT and some Kenya AA. The BEST!

Jake’s owner made a bold move last year, closing down two of his shops and moving into new locales — in the middle of the summer!
But I guess when you’ve got great homemade ice cream and an old school, family friendly atmosphere, you trust that your customers will stay loyal.

Love their rich and creamy ice creams — especially on hot nights. Actually, if I recall correctly, we even visited during some really cold winter nights. So that’s got to tell you something about how good this place is! Décor is cool and art galleryish. They even have book sales where pple can donate their books and whatever gets sold goes to a local charity. Pretty cool!