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    Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

    4.4 (195 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 12:30 am (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Dhilip R.

    Parking is tricky but if you're lucky, you get spots right outside the parlor. My favs are almond brittle and bramble berry !!! They're a must- try!

    Rachel T.

    Can't go wrong with Jeni's Ice Cream! This shop obviously has no parking since it's located right on South Congress, but we lucked out the day we went. The strawberry pretzel salad ice cream speaks to me as a Pittsburgher, and I loved it! I believe the other flavor I went with was a vegan lemon one. We tasted a few and made our decisions. This ice cream is so expensive, but worth it for a treat once in a while. The brambleberry is my absolute favorite. Great flavors!

    Mia B.

    The ice cream here is so good! I used to go to Amy's across the street to try to support local. But I just like the flavors better here. The darkest chocolate, the mint chip. It's hard to imagine a day on SoCo without ice cream. They let you try different flavors too. And the Jo's ILYSM wall is a great photo opp with your ice cream cones.

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    Tiffany T.

    I previously tried Amy's per recommendation of a tour guide but a friend told me Jeni's is where it's at so I had to swing by before leaving Austin. Upon entering, the workers are so welcoming and friendly -- I tried a few flavors before settling on gooey butter cake, watermelon taffy, brown butter almond brittle and brambleberry (?) crumble. Everything was so yummy! Very similar to Salt and Straw in terms of vibes / set up. Would say Jeni's has better taste but Amy's has a better vibe!

    Ruthy V.

    Giving this a 5 star because I really liked their non dairy chocolate cake ice cream . Their waffle is fresh too

    Harvey C.

    Novel place to grab some ice cream. There's some innovation on flavours like lavender or goat cheese. Portions are tiny so getting a large (4 scoops) is like getting a small at other places. Nicely decorated inside and the staff lets you try the flavours before buying.

    Stefanie D.

    I don't think I'm the target audience for this style of store. I get it, it's gourmet ice cream, and you're in the domain. But $7 for two HALF scoops, which if you know your fractions means that's ONE scoop of ice cream, is ludicrous. Nonetheless, we got some because I didn't look at the prices ahead of time. I got a half scoop of the bramble crisp and a half scoop of their double dough. I don't get it- the berry was lacking that tart acidity, I only tasted graham cracker, and the double dough didn't actually have any pieces of cookie dough and tasted overwhelmingly of caramel. I tasted two other flavors- the coffe with cream and sugar and the lavender. The coffee wasn't bad- tasted like coffee, and I didn't get a lavender taste. I get it, it's made from scratch and the owner is a James Beard winner but I cannot justify ice cream at 7.25 per scoop before tax especially when it doesn't completely change my life.

    Diana S.

    Came in on a Saturday night and there was little to no line. I loved being able to sample the different flavors before getting my scoops. The inside was small but there was seating outside to make up for it.

    Once called the Trio, a Neapolitan of sorts with Milkiest Chocolate, Goose Tracks, and Double Dough. Choose your own adventure!
    Stephanie K.

    When I have an ice cream fix, Jeni's is the place to be for classic flavors (Darkest Chocolate and Double Dough) and creative blends like Brambleberry Crisp and Gooey Butter Cake. I love pairing up or sundae-style (3 mini-scoops) in their Signature dish. Always leave with a smile and hair smelling of waffle cones. It's love at first bite!

    Matthew L.

    Out of all the ice cream spots I've tried in Austin, Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio, Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream easily takes the top spot. The flavors are all incredibly unique, but what really stands out is how well-balanced and delicious they are. Nothing feels like it's trying too hard to be different -- everything just works. The pricing is reasonable for the quality, and I've never had a bad experience with the staff. Everyone is friendly, helpful, and makes each visit enjoyable. Every time I go to Whole Foods now, I make sure to grab a pint of Jeni's to keep at home. It's become a freezer essential. They also release new seasonal flavors regularly, so it never gets boring. One of the best parts is their birthday reward. If you download the Jeni's app and register your birthday, you get four free scoops and waffle cones. The scoops are generous, too, so it's definitely worth signing up. My all-time favorite flavors are Gooey Butter Cake, which has vanilla cake crumbles and a rich caramel-butterscotch sauce, and Brambleberry Crisp, with oat streusel and a tangy brambleberry jam. Both are incredible.

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    Andre S.

    Great after Dinner treat! My fave creamy chocolate & peanut butter with chocolate flecks, layer cake! Oh so good!

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    Kim P.

    TBH, I was going to try Amy's ice cream across the street since I'm back in Austin and all, but there was a line and I wasn't going to wait. When I say the people of Austin are SLEEPING on gourmet ice cream, I mean it. No line at Jeni's? I literally walked right up and ordered on a Friday night. DC would never. Got a standard-which means a scope of salted peanut butter chip and a scope of browned butter almond. Absolutely perfect with the little waffle chip in my bowl. The store front is small, though there are benches on either side of the entrance outside. No steps, so easy to get into.

    Kalia A.

    Lovely ice cream spot with good customer service. The flavors were unique and flavorful! I loved the cones :-) They have both indoor and outdoor seating as well as to go pints. Good music plays in the background but it's not too loud. Below are the ratings of the ones I tried: *Salted Caramel: 5/5 *Gooey Butter Cream: 5/5

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    Ice cream was wonderful and the workers we're very nice! I would definitely recommend this place and will be going back!

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    Clean restaurant, friendly service and most importantly amazingly delicious ice cream!

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    Excellent everything. Highly recommended!! Had great flavors and really hit the spot after dinner.

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    Fast and always good quality. I love the double dough and milkiest chocolate. Another fabulous flavor is watermelon taffy. It's fast service

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    Ask the Community - Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

    Is there parking?

    There's street parking up and down South Congress, but no designated lot.

    Do they have any birthday specials?

    I saw a sign to let them know if it's your birthday, for a free ice cream.

    What time do they close on weeknights?

    11 pm

    This location doesn't appear to be open yet. Was the review meant for the North location?

    This location South has been open for exactly one week!!!!

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