Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

Amazing ice cream place! I went here and got the Lemon Bar and Almond Brittle half scoops in a waffle cone, both delicious. Here they usually do half scoops, so I got two flavors. Lemon bar was sour and creamy. The almond brittle was crunchy and had a sweet caramel flavor. A two-half-scoop treat is the perfect dessert after dinner

Delicious late night dessert. This was my first visit, and I was pleasantly surprised by how yummy it was. I'd definitely recommend trying goose tracks and lemon bar together; they taste like a perfect summer treat! The waffle cone chip was included as part of the cup as well. The staff was very friendly and polite.

I aad a serious ice cream craving while in Philly this past weekend and had to stop by Jeni's: one of my favorite ice cream franchises. I went straight to my go-to flavor, Gooey Butter Cake. It's my absolute favorite!!!! Creamy, rich, and just the right amount of sweet. It never fails! The service at this location was great. The line moved quickly, which is always a plus. Definitely a must-stop if you're in the area!

Delicious ice cream , service was friendly and nice ! Im glad to have tried some samples , gooey butter cake was fantastic! The salted peanut butter & chocolate was delicious! Double dough was yummy!

The ice cream here is great, and they let you try samples so you choose the hour flavor. The staff at this location are very nice and courteous.

Wow, tip top. Entered my list of top ten ice cream. Also the lady helping us was very nice. This was the first time I’ve ever actually felt like I could try each flavor I wanted to before deciding what to get

I like it here! Their bubble gum ice cream is delicious, and the workers are always super sweet! (Not pun intended lol)

Really good ice cream honestly it was way better than I expected, although it was a little expensive I would recommend it if you are in the area.

Forgot to take a picture before I started eating it. lol. So delicious and not mad at any flavor I sampled. The almond butter brittle is the best and I mixed it up with some double Dough. Bramble berry crisp is a good one too. I normally get ice cream at Whole Foods. Their pints are cheaper there and especially during prime 50% ice cream in July!! But I come here for some hand scooped extra flavors and cones and toppings experience of course

First time trying this chain, which is known for its chef-inspired, small-batch flavors. The shop was clean but cramped--standing room only. They do let you sample two flavors, which was appreciated. Unfortunately, the experience took a turn. Staff were curt and dismissive, and we were shocked when they served their friends--who had been behind us in line--before us, letting them skip ahead like it was no big deal. The ice cream itself was just okay: not very flavorful and didn't live up to the hype. Between the mid ice cream and the unprofessional service, we left disappointed.

The sun was out to murder us. Philadelphia had become a convection oven and my wife and I were the rotisserie chickens. Then we saw Jeni's. The storefront glowed like a mirage in a desert made of asphalt and bad decisions. We stepped inside and were met with cool air and the smell of sugar trying to earn a living. Ice cream is not cheap here. Nearly seven dollars gets you what they call a "standard," which is two scoops just big enough to remind you what money used to be worth. Still, quality makes a compelling argument. My wife picked brambleberry crisp and Gooey Butter Cake. The Gooey Butter Cake was a mystery at first. I tried it and at first tasted nearly nothing. Then, just as I gave up, came the delayed arrival of butter. It was like a telegram from an earlier time, slow but sincere. The brambleberry crisp was better. The vanilla base had layers of oat streusel and fruit jam that actually tasted like fruit, not the artificial pinkish-purple concoctions you usually find in these things. I tried to build my own peanut butter and jelly combo. I paired brambleberry crisp with salted peanut butter with chocolate flecks. This was the smart move of the day. The peanut butter was bold. It was confident. It was so creamy I considered writing it a thank you note. With the tart fruit of the brambleberry beside it, the two flavors shook hands and became greater than the sum of their parts on my tongue. Service was quick. The staff looked like they had not yet been broken by the heat or humanity. The store was clean and smelled like optimism and waffles. Jeni's is not a place to go every day unless you have a trust fund or no concept of budgeting. But on a day when the sun is actively trying to kill you, it is a fine place to make a temporary truce with the world.

Such a great place to get ice cream on a hot summer day! The ice cream was delicious and the girls who served us were so sweet! It is on the pricier side but still worth every penny!

Went for the first time today and the staff was amazing, so friendly. Sampled 3 flavors and ended up with toasted s'mores and Texas sheet cake. Omg, both flavors were amazing. Texas sheet cake was like a triple chocolate dairy free dream. Speaking of, there's a delicious variety of dairy free ice creams if you're into that, i didn't even notice the difference with that flavor. I'll be back!

I aad a serious ice cream craving while in Philly this past weekend and had to stop by Jeni's: one of my favorite ice cream franchises. I went straight to my go-to flavor, Gooey Butter Cake. It's my absolute favorite!!!! Creamy, rich, and just the right amount of sweet. It never fails! The service at this location was great. The line moved quickly, which is always a plus. Definitely a must-stop if you're in the area!

The Rittenhouse location is often packed, so prepare to wait in a line around the corner for a few minutes if you're indulgent for a sweet treat. Inside the store, there's ice cream tubs for sale and a preview of their many flavors. I appreciated being able to have tasting spoons before committing to a particular set of scoops. This review is more from personal taste preference, but I felt that the ice cream was way too sweet and overpowered my taste buds. While the rotating flavor in Tropical Bloom had a good peach palette, even the Double Dough tasted too sweet for my liking. I did like that they provided a small waffle piece, which made for a good scoop when the ice cream started melting. As of April 2025, it also looked like they no longer provide a partnership with Pure Barre on a free scoop upgrade. I appreciated the service staff still honoring it for us at the time of our purchase, but just a note for anyone else looking to use their membership benefits.

Jeni's seriously has the best ice cream combos. Their Salty Caramel is perfection and pairs so well with the limited edition Raspberry Rhubarb flavor which is slightly sweet and slightly tart. I also got the Wildberry Lavender L'affogato but it was a weird blend. The cold brew was quite bitter and overpowering for the lavender. I personally prefer something sweeter and neutral like Vanilla in an affogato. But I am sure there are plenty of people who would love it.

The line was worth the wait!!! The line moved fast and there was a security guard monitoring the door and keeping things moving. The flavors at this shop were incredible! Every one I tried was so unique and different! Something that threw me off was the fact that the serve 1/2 scoops! Can't wait to go again and try more flavors!

I've been thinking about Jeni's ever since going to their ATL location back in October 2021. I was excited seeing their pints at my local Whole Foods but it's the damn waffle cone that I need. Staff were friendly and patient especially with the long lines for the summer. I wish I had more Jeni's!

Love Jenni's!!!!! Obviously a huge fan and was happy to see they had this in philly. It is a small shop but they have everything you need. The service was quick and the staff was friendly. The ice cream itself is amazing as always, every flavor is amazing. Check this out if you are in the area!

Jeni's is some of the best ice cream in Philly. It is definitely pricey though, my single scoop was around $5.50 and was sooo tiny. However it was so good it was worth it to me and I'll be back ‍

I visited from out of town and walked past this ice cream shop and was excited to give it a try. It's a small shop with just one counter. They also had a freezer with a few premade pints. The day that I went in, there were three servers and they gave great service. If you want to taste test any of the flavors they give you a small metal spoon to try them out. They had a host of very unique flavors and they had a number without dairy as well, which was helpful for one of my friends. I got the Brambleberry Crisp, which had oven-toasted oat streusel, a sweet-tart brambleberry jam of blackberries and black currants, and vanilla ice cream. When I tell you... It. Was. So. Good!!! Absolutely amazing. Perfectly creamy and fruity. I could not believe what I was eating! And as I was walking down the sidewalk back to my car, I was angry with myself for not buying a pint. Since I was out of town, I wasn't gonna have a place to store it anyway, but that just goes to show how delicious this really was. If I'm ever back in Philly, I'm totally coming back to this ice cream shop.

We had Jenni's in Georgia and we were so excited to find that there's one a block away from our hotel. It did not disappoint. Our child has nuts allergy so we had to pick safe flavor. I did not expect much from milk chocolate but it was one of the best chocolate ice cream I've tasted. The gooey butter cake was good too. The rainbow buttermilk frozen yogurt was excellent and so refreshing. Service is great. They don't have chairs inside but there's space for you to eat inside in colder weather. Must r try if you are in the area

This is simply amazing... we had this brand of icecream in Georgia and was excited to see one close by on our vacation!! Have to go eat it again!! The store is small, so do feel a little crowded as you walked it... you kinda walk all the way down and the. Loop around in front of the display to see what goodies they have for you that day... we ordered a 3 scoops.. millets chocolate was by far the best... I know you might think that it's only chocolate icecream, but it is sooo sooo sooo good!!! You will have to try it out... also ordered gooey butter cake and rainbow butter milk frozen yogurt.. they are also very good... they also have seasonal flavor but too bad we couldn't eat more!! Service was great!! They let you try out some favor when you ask them.. too bad they don't have any chair so you kind of just order and go.. but how I wish they have one close by us!!!

We were in the area and walked by Jeni's, and decided to stop. I've seen Jeni's at Whole Foods before, and have friends who rave about the ice cream. The scoop shop was pretty crowded, and we aired in line for about 10 minutes. I got a signature in a waffle bowl. I got Gooey Butter Cake, Buttercream Birthday Cake, and Brambleberry Crisp. The scoop shop server was super sweet and great about letting me trying samples. The ice cream was incredible and definitely worth the price!

Jeni's is some of the best ice cream I've had in my life. The moment I walked in the door, I was greeted by a beautiful modern store front, the smell of waffle cones, and an array of delicious ice cream flavors. I never tried their ice cream before visiting this location and was amazed by all the gluten free options. It's rare to find an ice cream spot with flavors that have gluten free mix-ins and there were too many to choose from. I got the gooey butter cake and wild berry lavender flavors. Both were incredibly creamy, refreshing, and rich. The gooey butter cake is a classic and the wild berry is so well done. On top of that, the staff were so friendly and helpful. I'm counting down to going back and trying every flavor (and taking some home of course).

I love Jenis! My first experience was a Yelp event when the first store opened in Philly The staff is super nice. The person who waited on me encouraged me to sample a few flavors. The store is clean. This location doesn't have seating. I walked down a block to Rittenhouse Square to eat mine. So many flavors are available! I sampled a few. All were very good and flavorful. Lol I settled on honey vanilla (which I love, dark chocolate( so chocolatey)and strawberry (very flavorful). The chocolate and strawberry together was like a chocolate covered strawberry! I love the waffle piece that comes with a b I used the in app coupon to upgrade from 2 to 3 scoops for the same price because why not!

You have to get the gooey butter cake in a waffle cone!!! The smell is heavenly as soon as you walk inside the door. Line moves slow but well worth the wait!

Great service and great ice cream as always. Came because I was getting too warm and wanted to cool off and what's better than Jenis ice cream? I usually always get the brown butter almond brittle and the salted peanut butter but today I wanted to change it up. I got the pistachio macaron instead and loved it. It got packed quickly I was surprised. There's no room for seating just some standing.

cute little shop with friendly staff! the standard two scoops in a waffle cone was on the expensive side, coming out to about $8. i wish they had a smaller (and cheaper size) because the standard is honestly a lot. i have never been able to finish the full cone, it's just too sweet. i also wish they had more flavors. the flavors they do have are solid, but new flavors would add to the excitement. overall, great ice cream spot with consistently delicious ice cream. the store is also open until pretty late at night, which makes it perfect for a post-dinner treat.

I love Jeni's. The staff are also very friendly (happy to let you sample), the ice cream flavors are always great, and the portions are very generous! It is a bit pricey, ~$8.50 for a standard (up to two flavors) waffle cone. But then again it's because I'm getting a raffle cone. It's really the waffle cone that makes the price over the top but how can you not love a deliciously crispy waffle cone! There are pint options too so you can always buy some to take home if you want!

Delicious ice cream prepared by a trio that enjoyed the quiet evening making freshly toasted waffle cones until I decided to stop in. I decided to enjoy some of the new seasonal flavors for the evening. They were creamy and yummy allowing me to jam out while licking the spoon clean. Late night desserts you can't beat that! The location had its steady traffic but I can only imagine it'll get busier during the summer time.

"Patience Pays Off at Jeni's" Lines outside an ice cream shop often trigger a fight-or-flight response. Some people flee, others endure. At Jeni's, the right choice is to stay and embrace the wait. The scent of freshly-made waffle cone wafts around the block, teasing you with its sweetness. It's enough to make anyone want to stop in every night. Building anticipation is Jeni's business model--an attempt to unearth the dormant time-sense of childhood, when a one minute delay in getting anything we wanted was cause for frothing frustration, terrible spurts of jumping up and down. On our visit, even the security guard was in on the experience. Tasked with maintaining occupancy limits, he played gospel on his phone for the line of eager customers, fully aware of our fraught psychological condition. "Thank God I was born a Christian," he told us. The flavors I chose--brambleberry, almond brittle, and dark chocolate--evoked memories of my grandma's cellar. Heavy on buttermilk and gentle on tartness, they wove together the nostalgia of homemade preserves and packed-away Halloween decorations. So, when the time feels right, don't let a long line deter you. Let the wait build your anticipation. Jeni's is well worth it.

Excellent ice cream with lots of unique flavors and ingredients. Staff was super helpful and allowed us to sample before we chose. It's a smaller store with a bit of counter space if you want to eat inside.

I've never seen a bad customer service lately until today. I was planning to grab several pints of holiday flavored ice cream, but I wanted to try a sample first. After grabbing a pint of boozy eggnog , I asked for a sample of buckeye and it was really good, so I grabbed a pint of it. Then after seeing the rum balls, I asked for another sample. This time she gave me a smirk with a sarcastic comment that I could try all of the flavors. I am not putting up with this service. I left without buying any pints and I won't return back.

I got to know about this place on my trip to Philly. The reason why I wanted to try was that many reviews mentioned about their vegan/diary free options. There was a huge line until the entrance and the only diary free options were Texas sheet cake and a lemon flavored ice cream. I don't like lemony or sour desserts so naturally I opted for the Texas one. It was nothing extra ordinary and the scoops are the tiniest I ever got in any ice cream place (which was ok for me as I had a heavy dinner prior to having ice cream). But for the quantity, it's over priced. I would have still rated them higher if the ice cream was yummy. Probably I expected more, considering the fact that many reviewers called Jeni's the best ice cream place.

The ice cream flavors are amazing, people is very nice. I would just add a sugar free flavor and more Vegan options. Or even a Vegan/sugar free option would be perfect! But for the rest, the ice cream is amazing!

For an 8 dollar two scoop ice cream cone you'd think the ice cream wouldn't be so salty. I tasted a sample of the lavender ice cream thinking it'd be sweet, the sample was sweet and creamy so I got a scoop of it. Then when I got the whole scoop it was unusually salty. The coffee is very plain, it's not too different from a dreyer's coffee ice cream which is incredibly disappointing. The waffle cone was nice, it held up well while the ice cream was melting. This place uses metal sample spoons. I like the environmental health consciousness of the business. They also were patient in letting me try out a handful of flavors. The Texas butter cream sample was salty as well but they described it to be such.

Delicious ice cream and non-dairy options available. We tasted a few flavors and bought scoops. They were melting so fast no one got a pic. Our group of 6 really liked the selection of flavors they had.

decent menu, great waffle cones. restaurant was a bit crowded but i guess it goes to show how popular they are.

I was visiting Philly earlier this week and a friend said that Jeni's was a must visit so we walked a few blocks from their apartment and made our way into Jeni's. It was pretty crazy because we were a good 10 minute walk away from Jeni's but basically every other pedestrian who passed us in the neighborhood was eating Jeni's ice cream. When I got there on a Monday night, the line was pretty long which was a great sign for me since it's almost winter, it's an unpopular day and this place is still doing great business. I ordered a single for which you get two scoops haha, and I chose the peanut butter flavor as well as their staple almond brittle. Both flavors were UNBELIEVABLE. I absolutely loved this ice cream, it was some of the best I've had, every bite was so good I would kill to have this near my apartment in Minnesota. Only downside is that it's pretty pricey. Paid around $7 for the small size.

tl;dr stellar ice cream bases are the name of the game at this artisanal scoop shop chain, while affordability and mix-ins fall by the wayside Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is a nationwide artisanal ice cream brand focused on locally sourced ingredients and premium construction. Pints are available for purchase at upscale grocery stores, and Philly has recently welcomed 2 dedicated scoops shops to the Rittenhouse and Fishtown neighborhoods. At the Rittenhouse outpost, a bright bulb-lit sign illuminates the street at all hours. Glass double doors lead directly into a double-decker queue that fills the otherwise pint-sized shop. Flourishes of Nickelodeon orange accents and warm globe lights are immediately inviting. A narrow counter for upright eating and shelves of Jeni's-branded apparel and accessories run along the ceiling-to-floor bay windows on the right. A grab-and-go pint freezer is pressed against the far wall, while the dual ice cream display sits to the left. The black-and-white letterboard menu lists a diverse selection of flavors, from standard to eye-catching. Over the course of my visits, I've sampled Gooey Butter Cake, Darkest Chocolate, Coffee with Cream and Sugar, Mexican Hot Chocolate, Brambleberry Crisp, Salted Peanut Butter with Chocolate Flecks, Brown Butter Almond Brittle. My favorites were the brambleberry, the coffee, and the peanut butter, each channeling the essence of their respective base flavor into a chic frozen dessert. For the most part, all flavors showcase Jeni's delightfully creamy texture and depth of flavor -- features that clearly differentiate their product from the run-of-the-mill ice creamery. Further, the fragrantly fresh, honey-drizzled waffle cones are miles ahead of the competition. However, Jeni's self-proclaimed creativity is massively overstated. Standard flavors (with spruced-up titles) comprise most of the product lineup, and the more adventurous offerings are only offered as $12 pints rather than scoops. Further, Jeni's topping game is sorely lacking, with even the most generous flavors only sporting a scarce sprinkling of their eponymous mix-ins. Despite its limitations, Jeni's is still worth the occasional splurge. You can always expect a handful of constants at this location: friendly and knowledgeable service, a line going out the door, eyebrow-raising prices ($6 for the base option), and tasty ice cream.

What can you say about Jeni's other than it's Jeni's!! They have great flavors and good service. They allow you to taste everything if you need to.

I was never a waffle cone girl but then Jeni's opened a scoop shop in Rittenhouse and subjected me to those incredible smells! It is impossible to resist. Walk in and you'll immediately understand what I'm saying. You could even just walk by it and you'd know what I mean. Now, I don't consider myself an ice cream snob, but the texture and flavors that Jeni's offers makes me think I have been having subpar ice cream my whole life. It is so smooth and creamy. I'm a sucker for the tart fruit flavors, so my go to is the Rainbow Buttermilk Frozen Yogurt. I love how often new seasonal flavors are introduce, and have been into the Watermelon Taffy and Golden Nectar this summer. My new go-to is to snag a trio in a cone. Yup, you read that right. I try to get a more classic ice cream flavor in the bottom - Golden Nectar is great for this because it is rich and tastes almost like a chai tea. Then I have them top it with my tart fruit flavored scoops. Maybe I am out of touch with what ice cream costs, but I have never walked away feeling like I spent too much on what I got. Pints are definitely on the pricier side when compared to others at the grocery store. But personally, I am hooked so I'll pay whatever the cost for the creamy delicious goodness.

So many amazing flavors! I got the Blackberry Brimble and the Lemon & Blueberry Parfait flavors. They served it in a cup with a piece of waffle cone. They make the waffle cones in store and they are delicious too!

"I miss you Jenny. If there's anything you need. I won't be far away." - Forrest Gump. Wellll JENI, whoever you are selling this creamy and delicious ice cream, I definitely won't be far away from your shop in Penn center; what a range of dairy and non-dairy ice cream flavors will blow you away. There are so many unique flavors here that you'll likely go through 10 sample spoons and still have no idea what you want. I got the coffee, the darkest chocolate, and something else. While I can't remember, I'm sure it did me justice. I have to admit this ice cream is top quality. Philly, stay cool these days by ensuring you keep Jeni close to you ;). P.S. I just found out that the name of the owner of this chain of ice cream is Jeni Britton. Shout out to you :). Will I be back... definitely.

THE BEST ICE CREAM!! A must try! My favorite ice cream shop in the US. The flavors are incredible. A little bit Pricey but soooo worth it! My favorite flavor is the brown butter almond brittle.

Wow! I love this place! I like how they have such interesting flavors. I tried an everything bagel ice cream. While I didn't end up getting it (it was way too onion and garlicky)....it's really cool they were able to emulate this flavor. I settled with the brambleberry crisp and wildberry lavender after trying a couple of samples. I love the fruity flavors in the ice cream. I wanted a small with no cone and it was really nice that it came with a taste of cone. The small sizes comes with 2 scoops of ice cream which is really nice if you can't decide what flavor you want. There isn't any places to sit down which is a big problem for me. I guess it is nice that it is so close to Rittenhouse so you can just sit in the square.

Fancy ice cream offerings galore! I saw the wedding cake flavor advertised and I felt like I was in ice cream heaven! I wanted to eat different flavors but not have a quantity too big. Ordering the sugar cone in a bowl with three scoops did just the trick! I think a waffle bowl or waffle cone would've garnered too much ice cream for me. Staff is real friendly here. They got so overwhelmed they forgot about me for awhile.

Thank God there's no Jeni's near my house! If there were, I would be in trouble! I wanted to try this place out ever since hearing about this place for a Yelp event. I was lucky enough to stop by this place for a ice cream after lunch. The place is super cute and the worker was super nice and told us about the popular flavors and new flavors. I ended up getting a scoop of Gooey butter cake and brambleberry crisp and it was delicious!! We also got a pint (sold in grocery store as well) to go and the pint tasted exactly the same as the ice cream I had in store so that's also a option for those who wants to enjoy the ice cream at the comfort of their home!

Got the special 3 scoops.. almond brittle, raspberry something, and banana bread.. in a waffle bowl.. the ice creams were delicious, so tasty, and tasted so fresh!

We've been waiting for this moment for months! Jeni's renovation signs on Chestnut St have been teasing us for months, AND IT'S FINALLY OPEN!!! The array of flavors did not disappoint, and they have an entire fridge of pints for you to take home. I loved the salted peanut butter, darkest chocolate, and brambleberry crisp. Definitely will be the go-to Rittenhouse ice cream spot now!

Yumm. Jeni's was a part of my list of places to go to in Chicago and I am so glad that they are now here. They had so may flavor choices! I tried 4 flavors in total - 3 that was in my cup and 1 of my friend's that I didn't get. I tried brambleberry crisp, salted peanut butter with chocolate specks, gooey butter cake, and banana brûlée. My favorite was the banana and butter cake -- all that I tried were very good and very creamy. It seems that there were some lactose free options but I didn't try those; not sure if they would be as creamy. Overall I think it's really good and is worth a visit. They also sell their pints there as well.

We were so excited to find not 1, but 2 Jeni's in Philly!!! We had Jeni's on a daily basis when we stayed in Charlotte, NC for a month! Yes, daily for a month, I kid you not. It's.That.Good!! I am telling you- there are 2 ice cream places that stand out in my mind from all time and this is one of them. It must be a strategic tactic to infuse you with that amazing waffle aroma as soon as you enter Jeni's! The ice cream comes with 2 scoops (choose any 2 flavors) for -$6 or 3 scoops for $1 more. I always get the brown butter almond brittle and salted caramel. This time I added pistachio macaroon which i haven't seen before. The pistachio ice cream was a little sweeter than i prefer but still good. The other 2 flavors never disappoint. I noticed that their locations have grew significantly since the last time I checked several months ago.

I love Jeni's, the best ice cream option in Rittenhouse. The gooey cake butter is always so good, when they have it available. The waffle bowl is so crisp. The service is always great when I go, employees are always polite, allowing for multiple samples.

I am slightly lactose intolerant, so I am particular about when I eat dairy. This is worth the intolerance, and I would definitely come here again. From the moment you walk in and take a whiff of the waffle cone, you know this will be good. I got the single scoop-Brambleberry Crisp and Brown Butter Almond Brittle in a waffle cone. There are just so many flavors to try, and it would be a crime not to try them all.

I absolutely LOVE Jeni's! The first time I had them was when I went to Ohio a few years ago. Ever since then, I have been hooked! I just moved to Philadelphia about two months ago and was elated when I heard that they were opening up two locations in the city. I went today and let me tell you, the delicious smell of waffle cone hits you just by walking by the storefront! I had the almond brittle ice cream and the flavor was smooth. Will definitely become a regular customer here.

Jeni's is a lovely ice cream shoppe on chestnut street. The store is on a corner. Well lit at night. Inside doesn't have much seating, but enough room for a looped line. However The flavors at Jeni's ice cream are unbelievable! It's not generic vanilla, but Honey vanilla. The pistachio ice cream taste even has a hint of the husk around the nut. Wait till you see the chocolate ones. Holy cow! Next time I'll skip the coffee down the block to make more room for get ice cream here!