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Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

4.4 (79 reviews)
Closed • 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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Gooey Butter Cake Ice Cream Pint, Opaque
Kelsi G.

My first visit here and omg it was so good! I looooved their Opaque ice cream and the Gooey Butter Cake. The serving sizes were good and you can sample everything. Service was quick! I will def come back.

Ashley A.

I am a HUGE Jenis fan. So many different rotating flavors for each season with flavors that make you stop and think. On this visit I stuck with an old favorite of strawberry buttermilk which I love every time they bring it back. Decided to pair it with the Biscuits with the Boss which was new. I loved the shortbread pieces mixed in. I always make sure to ask for extra waffle pieces too. SO GOOD!

Peyton L.

Really enjoyed the icecream here! The flavors are more on the unique side rather than the classic side but they do have chocolate, mint chip, and honey vanilla if you're looking for more basic. They encourage samples and sizes come in half scoops so you can get more flavors in your bowl or on your cone. Birthday cake was delicious. Had real chunks of cake in it but wasn't TOO sweet at all. In fact none of their flavors were overwhelmingly sweet which was really great.

Lemon & Blueberries Parfait Ice Cream
Laura W.

I stopped here with my son before baseball practice nearby. Parking is easy in the garage despite surrounding construction. It was around 4:30pm and it was just the two of us in there for awhile. I had the new lemon-blueberry parfait flavor which was very refreshing for spring. Usually I'm a chocolate-only gal but the change was welcomed. My son had birthday cake in a waffle cone and liked it a lot. The air conditioning was a nice reprieve from the heat. Seating inside is minimal but the area is great for strolling with your cone or cup.

Gloria M.

Jeni's is always a good decision! Flavors are delicious and staff is happy to give samples. I always enjoy brambleberry crisp and the birthday cake. Space is clean and open and gets pretty busy depending on time you, like after a show.

(From left to right) Citrus Glazed Pound Cake, Raspberry Rhubarb Delight, Brambleberry Crisp
Kyle S.

I liked Jeni's for their delicious, unique ice cream flavors. It's harder than it sounds to create interesting flavors that actually taste good as a finished product. Their ice cream has a good milk fat ratio and pleasant consistency. I only wish the scoops were a little larger! I also appreciated that they just have water cups available so you don't have to go back up to the counter to ask. A+ planning

Tamika G.

We finally tried Jeni's and it absolutely lived up to the hype! My daughter had the Buttercream Birthday Cake and couldn't stop smiling. I went with the Gooey Butter Cake..so rich, creamy, and packed with flavor. We officially have a new favorite ice cream spot! Heads up: Jeni's is popular for a reason, so expect a bit of a wait...but it's 100% worth it. Our only complaint? We wish there was a location closer to home!

Dee D.

The staff was super friendly and customer service oriented. The person who helped us explained the sizes, the cones, the ingredients, and the prices. We were able to taste a few flavors before deciding on our selections. The ice cream was yummy. I tried the almond butter brickle or something like that made we coconut cream and it was delicious. They have a large variety of interesting flavors. The shop Is clean and brightly lit.

Gooey Butter Cake Ice Cream (top) Brambleberry Crisp Ice Cream (bottom)
Barbara M.

It smells absolutely amazing in here! I was immediately convinced I wouldn't leave without a waffle cone and I'm glad I didn't. The line moved very quickly. You are able to sample flavors before deciding on which one to go with. The bramble berry crisp and the gooey butter cake went perfectly together.

praline ice cream
George N.

Jeni's is my second favorite ice cream spot in the DMV because they offer fresh flavors and not overly-sweet ice cream that is churned perfectly. They also offer delicious take home pints and occasionally have specials on certain flavors. Overall a super tasty and well-known ice cream spot.

Linnea E.

I tried a couple samples and the Texas Sheetcake was definitely the best - and its non dairy! Paired it with the buttercream birthday cake for a nice mix of flavors. All in all delicious ice cream but at almost $10 for a cone it's a bit pricier than I was expecting. Next time I'll probably skip the waffle cone (which I didn't love to be honest) and maybe order a pint to go.

The line outside of Jeni's on a Friday evening.
Paige J.

I was shocked to find a line outside of the Jeni's I found in Shirlington but I totally understand. I waited 15 minutes in line for a pint of the Double Dough ice cream that I've heard so much about. The hype and the wait was totally worth it. This is a smaller store but the young lady who helped me had a big personality and she was kind and funny while trying to make sure the line kept moving. The store is open until midnight, so if you're in the Shirlington area make sure to visit this location. #AmazingIceCream #SoWorthIt #HappyEating

Flavor of Darkest Chocolate Pint
S N.

Little pricy for the size of the scoops IMO. We got two different half scoops one was darkest chocolate and the other was salted caramel, Both were delicious and the waffle come piece that came with it was so good. Quick service, was in and out in under 5 minutes. Small place with just a handful of seating, ended up walking around while we ate.

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Personally I didn't care for any of the ice cream options but I am in the minority since the line was out the door on a rainy night.

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It's really good ice cream and they have a huge selection. It's expensive, 1-scoop in a waffle cone and you're at $10. Scoop was skimpy.

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