When you're in the mood for a sweet treat, Jeni's always hits! I've been many times and this spot remains at the top of my ice cream list. We visited after dinner on a weekday and it was pretty empty. It could be my imagination, but it seemed like there were more flavor offerings at this location than some of the others, including exciting new seasonal drops. The staff was very patient and generous with offering samples. I opted for the standard scoops of peppermint patty and Queen Charlotte sponge cake. Both were absolutely divine! I loved the peppermint cookies littered throughout the first, and it was refreshingly minty without running into toothpaste territory. The second actually might be one of my favorite flavors I've had at Jeni's. The almond buttercream ice cream combined with raspberry jam was decadent and made complete with satisfying pieces of cake in every bite. Another great visit out of many more to come. If you haven't been to Jeni's, run, don't walk! read more

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams - Peppermint Patty and Queen Charlotte Sponge Cake - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Walking into this Southport shop always feels bright and cheerful, and the staff here is consistently friendly even when the line hits the door. This was actually the first Jeni's location I ever visited -- a friend brought me here, I tried a couple flavors, and I was hooked immediately. My go‑tos never change: Darkest Chocolate and Sweet Cream are the reliable winners, and when Blackout Chocolate Cake is available, it's an automatic yes -- nothing else comes close. Texas Sheet Cake, on the other hand, just doesn't land for me. The chocolate feels muted, and whatever is meant to evoke the cake itself never really shows up. As much as I love waffle cones and bowls, this is the one ice cream chain where I stick to a simple cup. The cinnamon in their cones is so strong that it pulls attention away from the ice cream, and these flavors deserve to stand on their own. Southport keeps things moving smoothly, and it's an easy stop whenever I'm in the neighborhood. read more

Came here for a late night craving maybe an hour before closing. It was a lovely evening not too warm not too cold & once we arrived; there was a little bit of a line almost to the door. Immediately upon arriving, we could smell the aroma of freshly made waffle coats. There is indoor and outdoor seating and some merch along the wall while we inched our way to the ice cream counter. We sampled a couple new flavors because why not? We opted for a 2 scoop ice cream waffle bowl that was so delicious. I am glad I shared it but I could have easily eaten it by myself. read more

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Great flavors! Friendly servers:) Clean, casual modern, and somewhat artistic interior that is unlike other Jeni's that I've been visited. It was a chilly afternoon. However, that did not stop us from catering to our sweet tooth...teeth? read more

Jeni's is always the right choice!! The mint chocolate chip, oat tahini chocolate cookie, and brambleberry crisp are our tried and true favorites, but I enjoy sampling the specials, too! The cookies in cream is REALLY creamy like the middle of an Oreo, so I don't love it surprisingly. However, the mint chip is the best ever, so overall they will keep me coming back! Also if the weathers nice, the line actually moves surprisingly fast! read more

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams - Snow cone and tahini oat chocolate cookies - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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First time at Jeni's ! Plenty of seating space, good service. Lots of interesting flavors, I took the Lavender and chocolate half n half, the chocolate was delicious. The Icecream itself was not too sweet , and the texture felt light and refreshing. Will come back to try more read more

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I love Jeni's! Specifically the Southport location as they have super friendly service and a great variety. While still a little chilly, I tried their Hot Toddy sorbet which was a nice change from their 'regular' ice cream. It was smooth and fresh tasting and had just enough bite to make you feel warm while eating sorbet. I complimented this with their double chocolate which was excellent as well. As well, I can never leave without something to enjoy at home and am looking forward to trying their pancake and pineapple flavors! read more

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Oh wow, one if the best icecreams I ever had! They make their own fresh waffle cones and those are stalty!!! Gamechanger! Lots of really original flavors to chose from. Loved that you can get half scoops so you can try more flavors. Soooo goood! read more

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Did you know that Jeni's gives you free ice cream in your birthday month. I signed up for the rewards on the app and during the entire month, I am able to redeem a free scoop. The service was great. I was able to sample as many flavors as I wanted and the staff did a good job explaining to me each of the flavors. My favorite flavor is darkest chocolate. I always get it whenever I visit. I went during the daytime and there was no wait. I'm sure it's busier in the evening. Can't wait to go back to try something different! read more

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great ice cream! We really enjoyed the variety. Pricing is a bit on the higher side. read more

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LOVE their coffee ice cream the cones always make the store smell so good too. Great summer spot read more

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Another great ice cream spot in the area. Some of our favorites are the wildberry lavender and dark chocolate. They complement each other so well. The butter cake is also a great flavor. Love that they have rotating flavors with their set menu. Always worth stepping in and getting something if you're near one! read more

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is one of my favorite ice cream spots in the Chicago area. The moment you step inside, you're greeted by the sweet aromas of fresh waffle cones and a variety of flavors. They offer an impressive selection, from Gooey Butter Cake to Brambleberry Crisp, with my all-time favorite being Blackout Chocolate Cake. Each store location has a colorful and welcoming ambiance, often with a line out the door. read more

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This is the first Jeni's location I ever visited, so I felt compelled to write a review after paying them another visit last week. We came by after having dinner just across the street at Tuco & Blondie. This location right on Southport and off the brown line is perfect for those dining or shopping around Southport Corridor to pop in for a sweet treat. There is usually a line during prime time, but the staff working is CRAZY efficient and the line goes by quick! Of course, the ice cream is phenomenal. I have so many favorites, but on the visit I went with the Texas chocolate sheet cake and gooey butter cake in a waffle cone (don't sleep on the bramble berry crisp though, my #1 Jeni's flavor!). The waffle cones are the best I've ever had! When you enter a Jeni's the intoxicating sweet smells of the cones being made are heavenly, and they taste just as good. There isn't much of an indoor dining space, but there are so spots outside under the L to hang out and enjoy. Top tier ice cream, and one of the best sweet treats for the summertime! read more

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Not only do I enjoy the unique and addictive flavors of ice creams at Jeni's I was thrilled to discover they have local delivery and shipping options available so we can share this decadent taste treat with others. I recently sent a care package of five pints to a dear family member ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. Based on the joyful reaction of the recipient, this shipping option will make my holiday shopping a lot easier. Shout out to Nicole!!!! Customer service was outstanding.I made an error on my order and Nicole was responsive and helpful. I only wish other businesses would model this type of customer service! read more

Nice place but tiny scoops for the price. They have fun flavors, and the place is cute though just three tables for seating. On second thought, the white peppermint was bland....i should've had chocolate or something with a bolder flavor. And...my waffle bowl broke all over the place because they serve it in the tiniest paper bowl that doesn't support the larger waffle bowl. read more

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Amazing ice cream! The waffle cones were really good too. I got the double dough and milkiest chocolate in waffle cone. The double dough was my favorite and is a must try. We didn't have to wait but by the time we left there was a line out the door so I imagine it's a bit of a wait depending on when you go. read more

It's always a treat to grab Jeni's, specifically in this location! This specific space is does not have a ton of seating on the inside. It is right next to the brown line so there is more seating outdoor. The staff are very patient when it comes to icecream tastings and never get overwhelmed no matter how big the line is. They are masters in getting the line moving quickly. My favorite icecream is: brambleberry crisp, peanut butter chip, and almond brittle. They always have season flavors so keep an eye out. Tip: - download the jenis app for rewards and free icecream scoop on your birthday! - a serving is two scoops regardless of flavor you choose so always get two different flavors for more delicious goodness. - they have vegan flavors! read more

Exciting fall flavors are out like pumpkin seed rye cookie! I fell in love with rye ice cream in Iceland and this version did not disappoint! The nutty flavor and complex texture was a delight to my senses. Kids loved the fudgey dark chocolate and milkiest milk chocolate with sprinkles in their iconic waffle bowl. The sweet server made sure to wash her hands in between customers and aptly described each flavor that we sampled. Love this Southport location! read more

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The mural outside is adorable and the interior of this Jeni's ice cream is spacious, clean and bright. The employee helping me explained all the ingredients in the ice creams I was interested in and even recommended some together. Even though it was close to closing, she was still trying to help me chose the best flavors. Got the brambleberry crisp (my favorite), wildberry lavender (very fresh) & rainbow BFY (like a sweet tart)! Def recommend! read more

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams - Brambleberry Crisp, wild berry lavender, Rainbow BFY - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The ice cream is good and creamy. The flavors are unique and different. I always like coming in a trying something new. Golden nectar was just as it sounds, lovely, sweet and just right. read more

I scream,  you scream,  we all scream for ice cream jeni's ice cream of course! We finally made it to Jeni's Ice Cream and what a treat it was. We loved everything about the ice cream from the texture to the flavor and the longer lasting melting time. We ordered  a scoop of Darkest Chocolate and Pineapple Upside Down Cake ice cream. Both were delicious. If you've never tried jeni's ice cream, you really should, just make sure you take the time to savor the fragrance and flavor of the ice cream. We loved it so much we each took a pint home with us. read more

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Icecream is delicious. Stayed at Sofitel across the road. Service at 10am was Great (serving size ok)! Went again at 2:15 pm 4 employees 2 managers and got the tiniest standard ever! Spent 16.20 cents today at the park location (2 standard servings). Good thing we only visit Chicago every 3 years... read more

I had not been to this location--getting to a Jeni's in the city can be tricky if you're not using public transportation! But I stopped at a shop nearby for an event and, as part of the event, we were able to grab a treat from Jeni's, so of course I couldn't pass it up. Let's start with the elephant in the room: They're expensive. Like, really expensive for an ice cream cone. For that reason, it's not a place that I'll be going with any sort of regularity. But for an occasional treat, or a night out with friends or something, I'd stop in. They make their own waffle cones here. As I stood in line, there was an employee making them before my eyes. That's pretty awesome. I'm not sure I've ever been much of a waffle cone person--especially since they tend to be more expensive. But having them made by hand while you wait is a different thing altogether. I'm still not a huge waffle cone person... and to be honest, the cone seemed to have a bit of a taste that I didn't like (it was almost spicy in some respect? I could taste a bit more of cinnamon, nutmeg, whatever they put in there). So would I pay an extra $1.50 for a waffle cone? Only if someone else was buying. I got darkest chocolate ice cream (I wonder if this is the same flavor that used to be called Zanzibar chocolate), and it was really good. Smooth and creamy and rich in flavor. I was actually pretty impressed that I didn't spill a drop of ice cream from the time I got the cone until I got home 10-15 minutes later. I was really afraid it would be a terrible mess with ice cream on my hands and shirt and stuff, but the only drips I made were on my kitchen floor when I was nearly finished with it. Not sure if that has anything to do with the ice cream or not, but it was good to not be dripping in stickiness. I bought a couple pints to try at home. I got the darkest chocolate for others to try, and wildberry lavender, since that piqued my interest. I'm not a fan of lavender. I don't love the smell, since it's usually to strong; I don't drink tea or anything that would have a lavender taste. But the wildberry lavender flavor was really something else. THIS is the type of thing that makes a place like Jeni's worth it. The vanilla, chocolate, or other run of the mill flavors--you can take it or leave it, really. I mean, B&J Phish Food is my favorite ice cream and it's wildly cheaper than this; a pint at Jeni's costs $12 (I can't believe people pay this regularly--I wouldn't have if someone at home hadn't asked me to pick up some ice cream paid for it). I still struggle to comprehend this; $12 for a PINT of ice cream. Wow. (But I digress; sticker shock still hits me like slap to the face.) As I said, the special flavors like wildberry lavender is what makes a place like Jeni's special. You can't find this in a grocery store, generally. The texture was creamy, and I like a little melt in my ice cream so it melted just enough for me pretty quickly. I don't know if I could really specify a flavor besides "good". It had a bit of berry taste but the lavender was so subtle as to be nonexistent for me--I couldn't discern specific lavender flavor, which for me is a good thing. What's was important is that all the flavors combined to make a really lovely, light flavor. Will I be back to Jeni's often? Absolutely not, unless I get a much higher paying job. But will I return to Jeni's? Definitely. read more

I spontaneously stopped by Jeni's on the way back from Music Box Theatre, and I didn't regret it at all! My friend and I shared a Trio ($6.50) because neither of us could choose just one flavor. We got: - Cold Brew with Coconut Cream: It was a bit icy, but I expected that since it was dairy-free. I still enjoyed the flavors of coffee and coconut together. - Wildberry Lavender: This one was my favorite -- it was light and refreshing but still creamy. The next time I come, I'll definitely get it again! - Salted Peanut Butter with Chocolate Flakes: It was really decadent; having a few spoonfuls was fine, but I wouldn't be able to eat a full scoop by myself. Overall, Jeni's lived up to the hype. I'm excited to come back and try more! read more

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I'm really not much of an ice cream guy, but I was cajoled into coming here by others and also because I got a freebie through an unrelated Yelp event. Did it convert me? No. So you may be thinking, "Hey, what's with the jerk writing a review for ice cream if he doesn't even like it?" Life isn't fair, kids. This place seems immensely popular based on the line out the door on a weekday night. I appreciate that they have a lot of different flavors to choose from, but it was almost overwhelming and I just let the scooper decide for me. Just tasted like everywhere ice cream to me. Now I *have* had ice cream that I've liked before. Often comes with a slice of pie or a slab of brownie. Once in a blue moon, even the stuff that comes out of a container from the supermarket is fine. But as for Jeni's, I don't think there's much to be nuts about. I scream. read more

Very delicious ice cream. Sometimes the lines can be a little long but it is worth the wait. they have a ton of flavors so there is really something for everyone! read more

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This cozy ice cream shop has a variety of tasty flavors. As you walk in, there's a huge case of ice cream flavors to tempt you to try. I had a hard time choosing what flavor. They offer samples. I tried the caramel ice cream. Its one of may favorite flavors and comes with a freshly made waffle cone or cup. I chose a cup because I tend to nibble and finish ice cream in a period of time. I did get a slice of waffle which gives good contrast to the melting ice cream. Its a sweet refreshing finish to a long day. read more

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I've been to this location multiple times, parking is a pain but it's soooooooooooo worth it, last time I visited I had the oooooie gooooie cake, and can you say YUM!! Lol My son enjoyed his chocolate ice cream, I can't remember what flavors my friend had but we were all satisfied! read more

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Deliciousness as always. So many flavors. Bathroom super clean at this location. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. We came after visitation at nearby business (Sill). Purchase some cool plants and then needed a treat on the way back to car in Wrigleyville. Thanks for the Ice Cream!!! read more

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams - Waffle Cone - 5 candy bar and Almond Brittle - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I can't believe how long it took me to discover Jeni's. My favorite flavor is salted caramel since it has this delicious Burnt sugar/ bourbon after taste. Yesterday, I got vanilla honey and it was *chef's kiss* perfection. The honey was blended in and added a subtle flavor. If you can't decide on a flavor you can get two half scoops. I didn't like the taste of the waffle cone and felt it over powered the ice cream. It almost had a pepper after taste. Maybe it's the almond extract?? One less star because I wish there was more space to sit and eat your ice cream. I don't think they're is anything particularly unique about the in person experience and think you can skip the line and get the pint to-go or at the grocery store. read more

My favorite ice cream spot whenever I am in Chicago. Their flavors are always so unique with the best quality ingredients. Favorites are brambleberry crisp and brown butter almond brittle. Always get the waffle cone because they're made fresh and are the perfect holder :) read more

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Jeni's is one of the best ice cream spots in Chicago! While there are multiple locations, this Southport branch is conveniently located in Lakeview next to numerous restaurants and shops. They always have quick and friendly service, and they're open quite late, which is great for a late-night treat. Jeni's is known for uniquely creative and delicious flavors - Brambleberry Crisp is my favorite, but I also love Skillet Cinnamon Roll and Buttercream Birthday Cake. I also like that they use reusable metal tasting spoons and put fresh flowers out on the tables for a bright ambiance. Definitely give Jeni's a try! read more

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams - Brambleberry Crisp - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Love this ice cream shop and all the varieties of flavors! They do a great job pacing the amount of people that come in and ensure social distancing. They unfortunately don't offer samples at this time due to COVID, but the lady who assisted us did a great job answering all our questions. We got the Salted Peanut butter with chocolate Flecks, and Texas sheet cake ice cream on a waffle cone. The salted peanut butter was a perfect balance of salty and sweet and the Texas sheet cake was chocolate overload and was super sweet. The service was prompt and fast. Definitely a spot to check out in the Wrigleyville area! read more

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I usually go for a waffle bowl with two scoops: milkiest chocolate + gooey butter cake. Unique flavors and generally very busy. I am more of a soft-serve guy but Jeni's makes a mean cream. read more

Oh Jeni's... If you've never tried Jeni's before, it definitely lives up to the hype. With locations popping up in all the neighborhoods in Chicago it seems, we'll be able to get Jeni's just about anytime and anywhere soon! I'll say I seem to find myself craving Jeni's once a month or so. Their ice cream has this really unique creamy consistency throughout and doesn't seem to melt very fast. HOW DO THEY DO THAT?! Being a purist, their vanilla is always one to make it into my trio sampler. While I've never had a bad flavor from here and they seem to consistently offer different flavors depending on the season, you're truly in for a unique treat each time you visit. Way to keep things fresh! Other flavors I love are the salted peanut butter with chocolate flecks and just about any chocolate or coffee variation they offer at the time. Definitely worth a stop if you're craving ice cream! 'Til next time, cheers! read more

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Yummy lactose free ice cream!! I got the lemon bar flavor as delivery and it was way better than I really expected

Upon walking in, the waffle cone aroma hits you. For $13 we got a regular scoop of coffee ice cream and kids (half) scoop of chocolate ice cream, both with a waffle cone triangle. Having never been to Jeni's, I wanted to see what the hype was about. It was good, but was it worth the money? I need to come back and try other flavors to be certain. read more

My children and I love to frequent Jeni's! We have been frequent costumers since before the pandemic, and continue to visit as their Covid precautions are excellent. Customers enter one door, place their order, and exit on the other side. Ice cream is brought to you at the exit. It's a good system and limits contact with other people. The flavors are interesting, but they also provide classic flavors for less adventurous tasters. The waffle cone is delicious. read more

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Amazing just had the whiskey pecans ice scream!!!! Soooo fire omg I can not believe how good it is! I don't want to finish it. Try it out it's amazing and they close late read more

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