Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

Walking past City Century, it’s hard to ignore the long line outside Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams. Naturally, we assumed this was the spot for a remarkable ice cream experience—something unique and worth the wait. The shop offers a wide variety of flavors, which is certainly a highlight. However, beyond the extensive menu, the ice creams themselves didn’t quite live up to the hype. While the Dark Chocolate Coconut Cream was impressively rich and smooth, and the Strawberry Buttermilk had a pleasant, fresh tang, other flavors fell flat. The Lemon was overly sharp without balance, and the Peanut lacked depth, bordering on artificial. We also tried one of their ice cream sandwiches, but the cookie was overpoweringly sweet with an intense milky flavor that overshadowed the ice cream itself. Additionally, the menu presentation was somewhat confusing, making it harder to navigate through the flavor options. Prices are on the higher side, which would be justified if the experience matched the premium positioning. In this case, while it’s an interesting stop for the experience and to satisfy curiosity, there are definitely better places in the city to enjoy a truly exceptional ice cream. Final Verdict: Worth a visit for the experience and a couple of standout flavors, but overall, more style than substance.

Fantastic ice cream! We got the chocolate cake, wild berry lavender, and brambleberry crumble. Location is small so lines often look longer than they are. Large communal patio area outside is a perfect spot to eat and people watch. Very family friendly and convenient spot while shopping in city centre.

Not your typical ice cream parlour. If you're looking for unique flavours and a unique experience this place is for you. Homemade ice cream at its finest.

It was my first time trying their ice cream and my favorite was the butter cake flavor! The waffles were made fresh and were soo good! I’ll definitely be coming back.

This location is small with mostly all take out business. They have a few stools facing the window but few people actually sit. Outdoor seating is available with a good view.

I’ve been trying to get this ice cream for about a year now lol every time I will come to city centre. The line would be ridiculously long, but I finally got to try it and when I tell you, this is worth it, it’s worth it 🤩 that caramel one is so good! 10/10 I also got the gooey butter cake. 8/10

Easily the best ice cream around. Visited number of times and have never been disappointed. Have tried a few flavours and they are all pretty good but the two which are the absolute favorites are brown butter almond brittle and blueberry crisp. Their ice cream is of high quality and u can see that in the richness of the flavor and consistency of texture. Highly recommended.

Excellent place to take your team for desert. The homemade waffle bowl is amazing touch to the small batch ice creams. Live music on Friday right also a nice touch

Whenever I'm in the Katy or memorial city area after shopping I usually make a stop here with my girls they love it here, they said jeni's ice cream is the best they have, good think you serve rainbow sprinkles. There is a line to get in but it's not that bad of a wait but well worth it. The place is nice with a black and white lettering menu tons of ice cream to choose, probably our favorite is the milkiest chocolate and the vanilla bean ice creams such good flavor and not over baring the sweetness is just perfect and they serve it either in waffle cone or bowl, one scoop two scoop whatever you want. you want to look silly four scoops for the bloggers lol. They do sell mugs, recipe books right when you walk in on your right side, also the seating is minimal barstool about a handful with a couple of small tables on the outside front of store, but there is plenty of seating in the lawn area where sometimes live music is playing. This place is smack in the middle area of city centre not sure where you would come from if coming to visit but this place is right off of beltway tollway and I-10 hwy. I recommend this place if your looking for some good ice cream

I love visiting this location! The staff is always quick and friendly. Every single flavor I have tried has been delicious and unique. I most recently ordered their double dough and darkest chocolate. There isn't much seating available from Jeni's, but it's located right next to the seated/grass area of City Centre, so it's easy to find seating. I also love how they close later!

Fantastic ice cream! We got the chocolate cake, wild berry lavender, and brambleberry crumble. Servers were nice and samples are given on a real metal mini spoon which is kinda nice actually. Bowls and spoons are compostable too so good to know they are eco-friendly. Location is small so lines often look longer than they are. Large communal patio area outside is a perfect spot to eat and people watch. Very family friendly and convenient spot while shopping in city centre.

Jeni's must be popular. Because there was a line on Saturday afternoon. We still went and had a good time there. I find it interesting they use metal spoons instead of plastic like most ice cream shops. The shop is pretty small so eating inside is hard. I'm so glad I got a kids cup because I barely even finished that. The staff is knowledgeable and the dairy free options aren't bad.

LOVE gooey butter cake flavor, it's soooo good with the flavor combinations of sweet and savory with cake pieces in it. Service was great and staff were so friendly! It's so cute inside & love all the flavor displays

My family and I visited this location for the second time after having brunch in the same area on Saturday around 2 pm. I will say the customer service experience felt totally different this time. The moment we stepped in, the employee had a flat affect & responses were almost non-existent even after several thank you's with the samples. My daughter wanted to sample the lavender that I tried myself and the server gave me a questioning & disapproving look. I mentioned I did have a sample but was requesting if my daughter could have one if that was ok. I felt like I made an offensive request with her reaction so I hurried my daughter to make a choice and she ended up with the lavender in a regular cone. I chose not to get one for myself. The space to walk through is on the narrow side and the server was instructing us to stay as close together as possible as a group of 4. My brother enjoyed his usual gooey butter cake & my sister in law enjoyed her honey vanilla bean. My daughter only took a few licks and gave up her lavender. I value customer service as something that brings me back to a place even if something didn't taste that great and give it another try but this experience will definitely encourage me choose another franchise location.

Found my new favorite creamery! I also like they sell their ice cream by the pint too. Look forward to trying more flavors. 10/10

Absolutely delicious!! They don't sell Jeni's where I live but I've been wanting to try it for a few years now. Whenever I come to Htown I don't want to get a pint to eat in the car, but after my trip to Jeni's scoop shop in Memorial City I think I'd have no trouble eating a pint in the car on my way home. I got Burnt Orange Dreamsicle and Gooey Butter Cake in a waffle cone. I'd definitely return to try more Jeni's ice cream but probably not this location due to parking and space. Parking is free in the parking garage top floors, or you have to pay to park on the bottom floors and in a parking space closer to the shop. I'd also try another location because this one is really tiny with only four chairs available to sit inside. Lots of spots to sit in the outside courtyard like space of CityCentre though. Service was good and quick. Can't wait to try more Jeni's!

Undoubtedly my favorite place in town to get my fix of ice cream. Really hope they never get rid of brambleberry crisp! The staff is always so friendly even in the later hours. Location is perfect especially if you happen to be in city center for dinner/ shopping. Bring your family, friends, & date here they will most likely love it too.

One of my favorite ice cream spots in town. They are constantly introducing new fun flavors that are always delicious and satisfies my craving for a little sweet treat. They let you sample the flavors before you commit to an ice cream flavor, and they also offer half scoops so that you can get more flavors! My favorite flavor is the gooey butter cake, and their waffle cones are to die for.

Tried their new Bastani Sonnati flavor today and enjoyed it. It was floral, nutty and light. Not too overwhelmingly sweet which I appreciate as I find most of the flavors at Jeni's a bit too sickeningly sweet. The yellow color was gorgeous to look at as well... and as always, I appreciate being able to sample the flavors before committing!

Jeni's is always good for a hot summer day! I stopped in with a friend when there wasn't a line. I got my normal non dairy Texas sheet cake with a waffle bowl. The ice cream is creamy and rich and so decadent you can't tell it's vegan. The bowl was freshly made. I didn't try any other flavors this time but I have yet to find a flavor I don't like. I appreciate the vegan options though there were more options in the prepackaged fridge than for scoops. There's not much seating but the place is clean and there are a few tables outside.

We stopped by Jeni's for a sweet treat while in the area and got the signature which came with three half scoop options and a couple pieces of waffle cone. We decided on the coffee, Nebula Berry (blueberry and raspberry mix), and Cosmic Bloom (mandarin citrus, kiwi, passionfruit punch). The flavors were good but melted really quickly. My favorite flavor was probably the cosmic bloom! I thought the waffle cone could use a boost of vanilla flavor as it was almost too buttery. Many ice cream places are on the pricier side now, and Jeni's is one them. However, the ice cream is decent if you're willing to pay the higher cost. This location doesn't offer much in the way of indoor seating, but it does have a nice open area in front with lawn chairs to sit and for kids to play. The employees were ok but not the friendliest.

Variety flavors, clean interior, friendly staff & perfect portions! A bit pricey for ice cream but worth it on a hot summer day!

I really like this place. There's a large variety of ice creams to choose from. I always like when the flavors are a bit unusual. I like that you can mix and match scoops. I got one scoop of this sweet potato ice cream. It was a powerful flavor. Very strong. But it was sweet she good and gave me heavy fall vibes. I got another brambleberry one that I liked less. The flavor was really good but it had way too many little seeds and I can be a little weird about textures sometimes. I can tolerate a little bit of seeds but that's not the crunch I want to feel from my ice cream. The flavor fit that one really was good though. It just the texture hijacked my experience a bit. This is one if those places that you want to do like a taste test challenge with. Sit down and have a bite from every flavor they have. Will he going back next time I'm in town. The area is great. Seating at the ice cream shop is limited depending on what day of the week you go. Weekdays might be fine. Busy weekend night you might have hi sit elsewhere in city centre.

I've heard of Jeni's before, and finally got around to trying it out the other day with my boyfriend. As soon as we entered, we were greeted by friendly employees who instantly offered samples. I appreciated having the chance to try some samples, since there are so many flavors. I went with strawberry and chocolate on a waffle cone, and my boyfriend got coffee and I think butter cake on a waffle cone. The portions are really generous and the ice cream is decadent and rich, so I would definitely share a cone next time.

I enjoyed the variety of ice cans offered. Great option for a sweet treat after shopping or dinner in the area. The service was great. They don't get mad if you want to try multiple flavors because it's hard to narrow it down. It smells heavenly when you walk in with the waffle cones and bowls cooking. The inside is small but get in and then sit outside to eat or take it home as they have lines for purchase as well. They even have seasonal flavors.

Talk about beating the heat. Jeni's Spendid Ice Creams is a treat you won't forget. Their unique and buttery flavors melts in your mouth. Not sure what you want? Try a sample. From the moment I walked in, the smell of vanilla cones being made and the warm "hello welcome in" from the team made me feel comfortable. And trust me, on a hot day like that, you can imagine how eager people are to get the ice cream and go. I was not rushed and was encouraged to try more flavors if needed. Plus, the location is hard to beat. Shopping stores all around and a play area with grass for kids to kick the ball around. Perfectly situated among restaurants as well so you can get dessert before or after your meal.

Delicious, delicious, delicious ice cream flavors! They make the waffle cones right in front of you and make the place smell fantastic. It's worth the wait in line. Perfect to walk around city center with a delicious ice cream in hand! Very friendly staff.

Great service! The staff were so so friendly. I Was able to try 2-3 flavors before getting them, and settled on the coffee and darkest chocolate flavors. Both delicious! They have tons of flavors to choose from and not just basic ones but some pretty interesting flavors so I recommend checking this place out! The shop itself is cute and modern looking, not the largest space but they have some tables inside and outside as well.

Stopped by here after dinner on a weekend and the line was out the door and wrapped around the side. It was at least a 30 min wait and in the heat, it felt like an hour. Only ~5-6 customers fit inside, so when it's busy, you have to wait for someone to wave you in. But we persevered as I was curious to see if it was worth the wait. TLDR: Not worth the wait, would maybe try again if no line, but if there's a line, there are other places with good ice cream There are maybe 2-3 little bar spots to sit at inside and 2-4 tables outside. We got lucky and snagged the inside seating as another group was leaving. This helped our ice cream experience as the entire thing would have melted in a few minutes if we left the a/c. They're patient with samples and I thought it was interesting that they use little metal spoons that can be washed and reused. We each got 3 scoops. $8 for city center is not bad and I thought the scoop was a decent size. Tried the salted licorice, bramble berry crisp, wild berry lavender, milkiest chocolate, salted peanut butter, gooey butter cake. The last 3 were not my picks and were what I expected. Overwhelmingly sweet and rich. Salted licorice was very unique and probably my favorite of the night. Didn't really taste the lavender in the lavender wild berry but it was ok. Bramble berry was ok too. 3/5 is my rating for all of the flavors. I prefer "lighter" ice cream in general so this just wasn't my cup of tea + the line.

It was cold today and we did not plan on getting ice cream but the interesting flavor choices drew us in. We decided to get a waffle cone and an Affogato. The Affogato did not have the cup that it usually comes in. But it was still really good. The flavors were delicious and the staff was super nice and let us try a bunch of different flavors. We also ended up taking 2 pints home because it was so awesome. The ice cream flavors were really unique and delicious. And they left a great aftertaste.The shop is cute and clean, but could use a little more indoor seating, since it is winter. We were able to sit, as no one else was inside at the same time.

Jenis is one of my favorite ice cream. The flavor is a immaculate no matter what kind you get. I love the gooey butter cake and salted peanut butter. Love they give you small samples to try. Limited seating on the inside and out line goes pretty quickly. Staff is usually always helpful.

Love Jeni's icecream so naturally I had to try the new sweet potato flavor! It wasn't as smooth as I would like and also it was a bit on the sweet side. Though I did love the definite sweet potato flavor. It's 100% there. Definitely worth a try if you're a Jeni's fan :)

Probably the best idea City Center has is putting Jeni's smack dab the square they have there. Line is always long and the ice creams are unique and delicious. I've never had a bad experience in quality. However we're always waiting longer than necessary and the pricing is definitely pushing my comfort zone. I elected to get two scoops in a waffle bowl, with 1 scoop being nitro coffee and the other being berry crumble. The price was pushing $10. I guess for a prime location and massive line of patrons, this place is a cash cow. Good stuff, but expect long lines and $$$.

Amazing ice cream. Grabbed a couple of scoops for my crunchy waffle bowl. The Fluffernutter flavor (peanut butter-marshmallow) was great, but my favorite is still Gooey Butter Cake. Fun venue.

We went to the Jeni's located in the city centre and tried their lavender and vanilla bean ice cream. I gotta say, it wasn't too bad. I thought that it was bit too sweet imo. But, can't argue against their vibe and ambiance as its right inside the city centre next to the main courtyard. Theres music playing and kids playing around and you are just surrounded by the family vibe when you are enjoying your ice cream! I gave 4/5

Tried a variety and the almond brittle is hands down my favorite from here! Love the texture and flavor! I usually do not care for almond flavors but this one is great! Service is always great. Love taking my out of towners here for a sweet treat! Especially with the fresh made cones!!

Jeni's Ice Cream has always surpassed all my expectations for good quality ice cream. The flavors are unique, delicious, and have a rich consistency! The employees who work here are very friendly and had excellent service. I would recommend trying a few flavors before deciding on what combination you want. The flavors I ended up choosing were wild lavender, gooey butter cake, and rainbow yogurt. I am so happy I got a mix of flavors that complemented each other well. You really can't go wrong with any of the the flavors - they are all really well balanced. Jeni's is sorta on the pricey side at around $8 for a cup that fits 3 smallish scoops. But that seems standard now for good quality ice cream! Loved the ambiance of city center at this location. Great spot to walk around after picking up a few scoops.

Splendid ice cream from Jeni's! Much needed for this hot day. Bowl or cone. Lots of flavors. They allow you to sample beforehand if you arent too sure.

Brambleberry Crisp, Lemon Bar in a waffle cone Brambleberry: amazing berry taste, rich and creamy, great crunchy oats! Lemon Bar: Not as great. Lemon curd had a very artificial lemony taste. Shortbread crust was good but didn't seem as plentiful as the oats in the Brambleberry. Waffle cone: Delicious! one of the best I've had. Price is about what to expect from a bougie ice cream spot.

Shame on Jenni's. I was looking forward to their ice cream for days. We had a very expensive dinner nearby but I didn't have dessert because I really wanted Jenni's Ice Cream. We left the restaurant and found a very very LONG line at Jenni's. Ok. Fine. So, I stood in line for ages and it didn't even move. We ended up walking back to the restaurant that we'd had dinner at and it was closed. So we went to another restaurant and ordered dessert to go. And as I walked past Jenni's I saw that they had only 2 employees behind the counter! DO BETTER!! Zero Stars!!

Tried this place out for the first time last weekend. Line was out the door, as it's a small space. Loved the variety of unique flavors. It is pricey but it's worth it. We got three flavors in the waffle cone. Delicious. They let you sample the flavors before you decide. You can't go wrong with this place, try it out!

I was at the city center last weekend and saw this place always have a line at the door so it triggered my curiosity. I'm not a fan of ice cream but the lavender ice cream which I tried for the 1st time and like it. The dark chocolate was ok. The ice cream was creamy.

First off Location: according to google maps the location is about a block an half away from the geolocation. The ice cream is okay. Tried the new Ted Lasso option. It's subtle. Not mind altering experience. I actually think their Coffee option was better. The prices are outrageous. $25 for 2 pints of ice cream is just unreal. It would be one thing if the ice cream was the best in existence but it's just simple ice cream.

Me and a friend were out one night and randomly decided to grab some ice cream. It was getting a little late and Jeni's happen to be one of the few ice cream shops still open. I'm soo glad it was! This location can be found in the City Center Plaza in Memorial City, facing the kids play area and fountain. It's a cute modern ice cream shop. Not that big, so it only takes a few customers to start to fill up. I chose the Watermelon Taffy and the Brown Butter Almond Brittle flavors. Weird combination, I know, but both were really good! I think the watermelon taffy was my favorite. I gave 4 stars because I wasn't a big fan of the waffle cone taste. You can definitely tell there's sea salt in the mix. Other than that, the ice cream is really good!

Customer service and storefront were awesome I appreciate that we're able to sample flavors prior to purchasing. I enjoyed my scoop of the dairy-free Texas Sheet Cake flavor!

Quality and flavors are fantastic and the service is excellent. My favorite combo is Brown Butter and Birthday Cake in a waffle cup. The servers show a lot of patience in letting you try out flavors even when there's a rush.

A variety of unique flavors to suit every taste and mood (even for those who are lactose-intolerant). I went with lavender and lemon, which was delightful on a hot day. You can't do wrong, especially since you can sample as many as you like!

I'm so happy that Jeni's came to Houston, and furthermore to City Center where there's parking and plenty of other restaurants. I first tried Jeni's in Atlanta, and ever since have been praying for them to come to Houston! This craft ice cream shop is known for their unique flavors and creamy textures. They have seasonal rotating flavors, so it's great to be able to have a new selection each time you go. My favorite staple is the bramble berry crumble, which I get almost every time I go. This time, I also got the wildberry lavender to go with it. As far as ice cream go, it is a bit pricey, averaging $7 for a standard which is 2 scoops of ice cream. However, I feel like it's still pretty worth it. You do get to sample flavors and know what you like before committing. The workers are nice enough not to judge you if you ask for samples. The place itself is a bit small, so if you want to sit down, I suggest finding a spot outside, or going on a day that's not too crowded. Overall, a great dessert place!

Visited here on a Saturday evening and came right up to the counter to order. I was not familiar with Jenis, but they have many of the typical ice cream flavors, just a slight twist on them, plus some other unique flavor combinations you don't see anywhere else like fig and cherries. You can sample the ice creams and they provide nice mini metal spoons to do this, instead of the cheap plastic or wood disposable ones. It took me a while to find a flavor I really liked and could see eating a whole scoop of, then when I read their single is actually 2 scoops of 2 different flavors, I had to keep sampling to find a 2nd great flavor. I settled on two of their most popular flavors, darkest chocolate and brown butter almond brittle. These flavors were really good and if you're not a chocolate person, definitely don't get the darkest chocolate.

Great spot in memorial city centre. I've heard many good things about Jeni's and this was my first time here. Offers many flavors, little bit on the sweeter end but still good. It does get a little busy here bc of the location. Pretty pricy for ice cream but it's worth it if you're in the area for some desserts.

Molly was a wonderful server. She recommended both our flavors which were yummy! She is friendly, bubbly and very helpful. They have wonderful and unique flavors. The location is beautiful. They have a variety of sizes to choose from. You will leave with a smile and a full belly!

So many unique flavors and right next to the grass area so you can sit on the steps while the kids play and eat your ice cream. It is a little expensive $9 for a cone but it was really good. My cone had a hole in the bottom so that wasn't fun but other than that a yummy treat in City Centre.

This is some of the best ice cream I've ever had. Unbelievable flavor. Tastes homemade.

I want to thank Affaan for helping us tonight he was super generous and helpful God bless you

We love pineapple upside down cake and lavender flavors from Jeni's. Didn't know they have a new location in Town and Country. Naturally we walked in on a hot summer day. They only allow 2 groups of people in the store. We have tried at least 15 flavors throughout the years as fans of Jeni's and so we are eager to see what seasonal flavors they got! 2 stars is for the service. We asked a young girl with glasses what Golden nectar is, she said just read. WOW. Apparently I already read but still didn't quite get it. I then ask what are the seasonal flavors and her reply was it's all here. Needless to say, we left. That's just terrible customer service especially it's $5.75 per scoop. We walked to Fellini and got some gelato instead!

I never write reviews and I wish I could give it 0 star. Awful customer service that I left without getting any ice cream. I was looking at the flavors and one employee was asking me to move up the line with gestures and attitude. He did not use any words, he just used his hands to tell me to come up in front of him, like he could not come up to me and talk to me. And mind you, there was no customer after me waiting in line. I was unsure which flavor ice cream I wanted so I was reading the signs in the front of the freezer. He insisted with the same gestures still without saying a word to me, so I finally walked up in front of him, a little confused and anxious and I proceed to tell him that I wasn't sure about the name of the ice cream I would like to try so I was reading the signs (since their ice creams have specific flavors and names, it's not just simply let me have chocolate or vanilla...) So he proceeded to aggressively tell me, "the flavors are all the same in each of the freezers so JUST RELAX". I was so confused and wasn't sure I heard "just relax" so I said, "excuse me? What did you say?" And he proceeded wih repeating "yes, that's what I said JUST RELAX" with attitude. I was so shocked, I looked at my sister so confused to why he was so rude to me while there was no greeting, no exchange, no communication, just straight up rudeness for no reasons. So I decided to walk out without getting anything. I was very excited to try this place and I had promised my 2 year old nephew ice cream for dessert since it was his birthday.

This ice cream. My sister loved it. It's unique and flavorful. Brown butter almond brittle, gooey butter cake, cinnamon griddle. You will see.