Cory S.
Yelp
I moved back home to Arizona almost twenty years ago after a stint in Columbus, Ohio, where I loved to visit the North Market in the Short North, where they had dozens of food booths. One was the first Jen's Splendid Ice Creams location, which I remember seeing Jeni on a regular basis as I stopped by and got a trio to get three small scoops of different flavors. After moving to Arizona, I remember visiting Columbus and learning that Jeni opened other locations in the city. Now, years later in my hometown of Phoenix, I am excited that two locations are located near me. I love the ice cream, the service, the rewards program and app, and the structure of the experience!
I have visited this store on several occasions. While there was a long line the on the first visit, the line moved rather quickly due to all of the employees. There was a short line this last time, and while it didn't go as quickly, it still went as quickly as could be, and the staff were very pleasant and offered samples and recommendations. My favorite flavors are Honey Vanilla Bean (made with Fair Trade vanilla beans that are warm and complex in flavor and a perfect partner for a touch of honey and grass-grazed milk) and Coffee With Cream & Sugar (Intelligentsia coffee steeped in cream). There is a seating area inside, and I believe a small area outside, too, along with parking along the street outside the store. This particular location is located in Old Town Scottsdale and is open Mondays through Thursdays from 10 AM to Midnight and Fridays through Sundays from 10 AM to 1 AM. The location also offers local delivery and local fundraising.
The website (https://jenis.com) offers a listing of flavors, gift options, pick-up and delivery options along with nationwide shipping, local grocery locations for ice cream pints, bars, and sandwiches, scoop shops, the story behind Jeni's, and more. They even have a Pint of the Month Club! Anyone can sign up for the Splendid Rewards program by going to https://jenis.com/pages/rewards. You can then log in through the website or the app. You can win prizes, earn rewards on every ice cream purchase, and enjoy special discounts and earn free ice cream and merchandise. You even get a free upgrade just for signing up. You also get access to members-only extras like birthday ice cream, early access to new flavors, and chances to earn bonus rewards. Lately, I've been playing wordles and if you finish it in three tries (or five tries when checking in), you can earn free ice cream just from that. I've already won a free pint of ice cream, two free ice cream samplers, and two free waffle cones.
I highly recommend you checking out Jeni's if you've yet to ever try it. It's tasty and a great all-around experience!