Stopped by Jeni's for ice cream and the line was no joke. We waited close to an hour, so I'd recommend getting there closer to opening if you can, especially on a busy day. That said, it ended up being worth the wait. One thing I really liked is that they let you sample flavors before committing. I went with Ooey Gooey Butter Cake and Mint Chocolate Chip. Great combination. The mint was refreshing and balanced the richness of the cake flavor really well. They had run out of waffle bowls, so they placed a waffle directly on top of my ice cream instead. Honestly, it was fantastic. The warm, crisp waffle with the ice cream ended up being one of my favorite parts. Overall, really good ice cream and definitely worth trying. Just come prepared for a wait, or get there early! read more

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Jeni's has been around for ages and we drive by / walk by it a lot every single time we're in DC to visit the in-laws. But usually, we're too full from whatever meal we've just finished. But this time, we purposely skipped dessert at the restaurant and had ice cream instead. They have a ton of really cool flavors and you can try them before you pick. I tried the mint chip and the darkest chocolate. The darkest chocolate was so good that I ended up with two scoops of it - that's how much I wanted. It's hard to find a solid, not too sweet chocolate, so this was perfect. I had it in a waffle cone, which was so fresh and so crispy. read more

This was the second Jeni's I visited while staying in the area. One thing I immediately noticed was that they did not carry the exact same flavors as the parlor in Bethesda. I'm trying to decide if I consider that intentional or evil, but I appreciated the opportunity to sample flavors I couldn't get at the other parlor. As always, the quality of both the ice cream and service were excellent. There wasn't as much space outside for sitting and enjoying, but the interior was comfortable and welcoming. Since there are no Jeni's near where I live (yet), I have more reasons to visit local stores that carry their pints. read more

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams - Flavors 4/14/26 - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Okay, I really, really adored Jeni's Ice Cream. I love the texture and fullness of their ice cream, idk what it is. The chocolate peanut butter was to die for. I was in Washington, D.C. for two nights and you bet I had Jeni's both nights. HOWEVER, I must say... paying $8-9 for "two half scoops," which is basically a single scoop of ice cream, is wild. Hence only 4 stars. Otherwise it would be an easy five for me! read more

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If you need a sweet treat on U St this is a great spot to hit! Jeni's gets extra stars in my book for reusable taster spoons and being able to do half scoops! I always want to get as many flavors as possible so appreciate that. I tried the darkest chocolate, birthday cake, and banana pudding. The half scoops are still a generous portion and I ended up paying about 11 bucks with tax and tip. read more

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams - Darkest chocolate, banana pudding, birthday cake - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

First time here and the ice cream was okay. They had interesting flavor combos. I think you get what you paid for. There is a lot of staff handling people's orders so it doesn't take too long. The interior is that of a regular ice cream place with little seating on main floor and some on the upper floor. read more

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams - House Coffee Ice Cream Pint Honey Vanilla Bean Ice Cream Pint - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Ice cream here is super creamy - too bad I was already full from dinner. Staff were patient and friendly helping with the flavor decision process! Atmosphere was clean. I recommend read more

I stop by here every few months when they have an interesting flavor and it's always a good experience! I'm usually there on a weekday afternoon, so I don't know how it would be with a crowd, but as it is I've always had good, friendly service! I really enjoy being able to buy the specialty pints you can't get in stores, and there's something new every time. As far as ice cream chains in DC, this is the most reliable for me, although I've had one or two experiences with freezer burn. I have a slight preference for the Eastern Market location for that reason, but in general it's all been great, and I love that there's so much space to spread out and sit upstairs. read more

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Stopped by for late night icecream and this place has a couple of unique flavors that were all very good. I got the goat cheese and cherries plus the almond sonetbugg by flavor and it was really good. I was able to sample the other flavors and they were also very good. The staffs were super nice too so overall a good experience! read more

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

@jenisicecreams @bridgertonnetflix queen charlotte sponge cake and pistachio macaroon two small scoops ~$17 read more

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No regard for food safety in this establishment, felt ill after having ice cream from there. Display was falling apart and staff just picked up the parts that fell from within the ice cream with bare hands and continue to serve ice cream after. read more

All day I said i wanted a butter cake and then said I guess I'll get ice cream instead. Just for Jeni's to have a butter cake ice cream and a salted caramel ice cream. It was so good my only downside is why am I paying for a half scoop and being told so I can enjoy more flavors when really I'm just paying more money for less ice cream. Will I come back probably not flavors were good though. read more

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I would not trust the food safety here. While I was there, part of the ice-cream display fell apart, sending the flavor signs into the food. The employees picked them out with their bare hands--no gloves, no handwashing--then proceeded to stare soullessly at us while we ordered. The ice cream left me feeling ill afterward, Weird lot in there. read more

It's no secret that Jeni's has some pretty fantastic ice cream, from the texture to incredibly balanced flavors, they are a top tier option that I am always happy to have. This location is also fairly large with an upper floor for seating that is spacious, clean, and well decorated in the same fun way as the rest of the store with plenty of color and tile. The last time I went though I had a sort of strange experience with the service. While they were kind I guess, it started with them asking if it was my first time. This part is normal, I responded stating no, ive been before. They then asked if I wanted "standard or signature", when I asked what the difference was she semi-condescendingly stated "oh, so it is your first time" No, it was not, and I have a few issues with this interaction. Firstly, it is very easy to jsut sometimes forget things, nothing new. In addition, how hard is it just to state 2 scoops vs 3 scoops. Thats all that needed to be stated. When you decide to make up your own arbitrary sizing names instead of using standard descriptors, you have to deal with people not knowing. It's similar to one particular coffee spot, if I go in there and ask for a medium and the say "im sorry, do you mean a grande" im going to be quite frustrated, and as such I was with this interaction as well. read more

Jeni's is a classic ice cream institution that I find endearing. Is it the best chain out there? No. But considering its size and quality of ice cream, I will say it's one of the better places. I also have a pleasant experience every time I swing by here. One thing I would note, not sure if it's because the space is bigger, but I find this location less tidy than other locations. Not sure if I'm uptight with this comment, but just my observation read more

Love Jeni's usually but when my date and I stopped by on a Friday night, all the employees were huddled in a corner chatting for a while even as a line formed. Then when we were served, they weren't very friendly and I could see a scoop of a different flavor was left/dropped into a different flavor (see photo). I don't recommend coming to this location, at least on a Friday night - it can also be hard to find seating, even upstairs, and because it's so busy the tables are left dirty. read more

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Lawd have mercy! Jesus take the wheel! Okay, so I finally was able to try this gem of a place with my homie! I ordered a standard cup with 2 scoops. Scoop #1 was Wild-berry Lavender & Scoop # 2 was Salted Peanut Butter with Chocolate Flecks. The wild-berry lavender reminded me of a cool summer breeze, with notes of comfort and grounding laced in between each bite. I felt my tastebuds come alive with each and every bite. The Salted Peanut Butter with Chocolate Flecks was rich and decadent. Imagine warmth and bliss, coupled with a good movie. Yup, this is this ice cream flavor! I felt a strong sense of peace after finishing my ice cream. Jeni's quality is truly top notch! The customer service is also on point! The staff do a great job, they are friendly & also happy to be working! Check this spot out as our days continue to warm up! Cheers! read more

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Top notch ice cream shop. We popped in after a concert and were pleasantly surprised that they were still open! They do half scoops so you can try more flavors so I ordered the coffee and the salted peanut butter on a cone. I regret not doing ONLY the peanut butter as it was the best PB ice cream I have ever tasted. The cones were thin and crisp and held up well to the ice cream. The service was fast despite the late night crowd. Will definitely go back for more the next time we are in the area. read more

Our 3rd time having Jeni's. First time in Georgia, second time in Philly and this time in D.C. Their ice cream is always excellent. We tried their seasonal flavors. Root beer float (amazing), toasted s'mores, watermelon taffy (sour but so refreshing), double dough. Cannot be happier. I only wish there's one by where I live. read more

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As Ohio natives (where Jeni's started) - Jeni's never disappoints . With their unique and addictive flavors we always love coming in here for a little treat, even in the winter! We got a cup of the gingerbread and brown butter almond brittle (a staple). Service was good and we felt safe because they have a security guard inside the shop late at night. read more

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Best ice cream in town. Crap responsiveness to Uber Eats. Took so long (and still not here) that all my kiddo's friends had to go home because it is 9pm on a school night for an order almost an hour and a half ago. Kinda sad, and for no reason. read more

Wonderful chain of ice cream shops with creamy ice cream in SO MANY unique flavors. (But not too weird to appeal to an average American palate.). This one is bright and has 2 floors of seating arranged to allow conversation (esp on the 2nd floor). The service is friendly. They don't skimp on "tastes". We shared a four flavor "study " at a very reasonable price (basically a flight of ice cream ). I want to go wherever this brand goes! read more

Ridiculously good ice cream, homemade cones, with a ton of flavors and fantastic staff. This shop was my first experience with Jeni's Ice Cream and by far the gold standard for a wonderful scoop experience. There's a ton of unique flavors, every one of them as intense and creamy as the last. The staff is incredibly welcoming and friendly, eager to give tastes so you can find your new favorite. My go to is a regular size Sea Salt Caramel and Salted Peanut Butter on a waffle cone, and holy cow it's good. There's a few benches outside, a counter with stools on the first floor, and a whole second floor of tables and chairs. It's an absolute must to give it a try. read more

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Love Jenni's and this location is no different. The U st location is great because there's a ton of restaurants around and Jeni's is the perfect night cap. The ice cream is always perfect!! read more

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams - Brambleberry crisp and gooey butter cake - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I got brown butter almond ice cream and the butter flavor hits you as soon as you put it in your mouth. Nice and smooth ice cream. Employees were really nice and helpful in helping us choose flavor. He also made sure we weren't pressured in tipping. Clean shop as well. read more

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams - Brown Butter Almond Brittle Pint - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

SOO delicious. line at 12am but so expensive like $8 for two half scoops. got the miso and bramble berry read more

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I've been to Jeni's a few times and I also get their pints at the grocery store. Jeni's makes excellent, super premium ice cream. I'm a big Ben & Jerry's fan, but I have to admit that Jeni's tastes richer, creamier, and more premium. And it is definitely better than another well known DC ice cream shop. On my recent visit, I got three flavors: Double Dough, Brown Butter Almond Brittle, and Gooey Butter Cake. Double Dough has chocolate chip cookie dough swirled into a buttery brown sugar custard. Normally, I'm not a big fan of cookie dough ice cream because I find the vanilla base boring and the chunks too infrequent. I was a big fan of this flavor because of the brown sugar custard base and soft chunks. Almond Brittle had brown butter almond candy crushed into buttercream ice cream. It was good and tasted true to its description. Gooey Butter Cake is a classic Jeni's flavor and has cream cheese ice cream layered with crumbles of vanilla cake and a swirl of caramel-butterscotch sauce. It's an amazing flavor. Service was good but it was little hard to understand my server. I visited in the evening and it seems they ran out of some flavors, so there was less variety than I expected. read more

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Very expensive in DC. It's clean. But the flavors consistently change. Workers are very rude. I would just go to Safeway.

Definitely a great place for dessert if you are in the area! Here are the flavors that I've tried: COFFEE WITH CREAM & SUGAR: Intelligentsia coffee steeped in cream, enjoyed this as a coffee lover. BRAMBLEBERRY CRISP: A popular flavor! Oven-toasted oat streusel and a sweet-tart brambleberry jam layered throughout vanilla ice cream. Definitely recommended if you're craving a fruitier tart flavor. BROWN BUTTER ALMOND BRITTLE: Brown butter almond candy crushed into buttercream ice cream. Enjoyed this as well! read more

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Jeni's Ice Cream is a must-go! I've been to Jeni's a few times now and truly have never had a bad experience. They serve quality ice cream in a variety of unique flavors - arguably one of the best in the District! The 14th street location was beautifully decorated in the style of their new Punk Stargonaut flavors collection. Loved the vividly colored balloons that complimented the white brick interior! My personal favorite Jeni's flavor is the Darkest Chocolate, a smooth dark chocolate blend packed with fair trade cocoa. If you are a chocolate lover, Darkest will be the flavor for you! My friend and I split a waffle cone trio and got it with Darkest Chocolate, Fluffernutter Pie (Peanut Butter, Vanilla Marshmallow, and Oat Pie Crust Pieces), and Brambleberry Crisp (Oat Streusel and Brambleberry Crisp). I applauded my friend for choosing such a great trio of flavors! This was a lovely blend of chocolate, fruity jams, and solid crust/crisp pieces woven perfectly in a high-quality vanilla ice cream. Delectable! The service at Jeni's has always been so positive in my experience! Their staff is always so kind and are very helpful if you want to sample any of their flavors. If you are in need of a post-dinner sweet treat or late night snack, look no further! read more

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So came in for ice cream and workers ignored me. Was the only customer and they both walked out. Only the one worker even asked why I was taking pictures, really!! It is called yelp. So the guy filling out paperwork just walked past me to the back and then the girl just went to the back and looked through the window in the door. Weird people here. Suggest anyplace but this location. Both ignored me and provided no service at all. read more

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams - Bad bad server - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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the black out chocolate or whatever it's named is very very good, some of the best choc ice cream in ny/east end and dc area ive had. i don't know why brambleberry is so popular now but all the shops have them and this one is just the same as the rest. i was sad they don't have a standard vanilla without honey it seems silly not to have such a foundational flavour to have but oh well chocolate will do. overall can't complain the more ice cream shops the better. read more

Beautifully crafted flavors and texture. I will always go out of my way to plan a trip to Jeni's on date night - even if it is just for myself (treat yourself). My favorites are typically anything that has caramel without being too sweet. The flight in the photograph is honestly the best experience. I would say order this ice cream flight to share with your +1.... I felt way too fat after eating it all myself but honestly - worth. read more

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams - Get the sampler!!! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Jeni's has become less than Splendid over the years. I first went to Jeni's in Chicago about 6 or so years ago. I remember being so impressed by the innovative flavors and delicious cones, but now paying $8 for overly sweet ice cream just isn't my jam. The location was great, they had plenty of seating both downstairs and upstairs. I appreciated the free water (which was needed due to cleanse the palate from the sugar). As for their flavors they still have the classics, darkest chocolate and brambleberry crisp were always my favorites. However, the brambleberry wasn't as tart as I remember and they skimped on the crisp. I tried some of their innovative flavors like sweet potato marshmallow praline (classic thanksgiving flavor) and bay leaf cheesecake (inventive but gross tbh); and just one taste was enough I can't image eating a whole scoop. My sister got the gooey butter cake, which was a little too gooey. The employee couldn't really scoop it; I'm not sure if it had gotten too warm but it was basically soup. I'm surprised he even served it to us... Overall, I hate to say it but Jeni's has gotten too commercial for my liking. Probs will avoid this place in favor of a local spot where possible! read more

One word: DIVINE Jeni's is probably one of the best once cream places I've ever been to! The ice cream itself is DELICIOUS. Silky smooth, creamy, flavorful with a fragrant aroma, and it doesn't have any ice particles or taste overly artificial. The flavors here are pretty unique. I tried 5 flavors (all delicious) and had such a hard time choosing. Ultimately went with the pineapple upside down cake (so good and goey with cake pieces and cherries ) and the goey butter cake batter (also amazing, packed with flavor, and has butter cake pieces in it ). Truly one of the best ice creams I've ever had. My only complaint is that the ice cream tasted slightly salty which I wasn't a huge fan of. Apart from the ice cream, the decor here is so cute and "instagrammable". The seating is spacious and airy with real plants and interesting photos to browse. read more

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Ugh, Jeni's is just SO good. Every time I go, I never cease to be impressed by the creativity and quality behind their flavors. I love that there's so many seasonal options and that they let you taste flavors before buying. Some of my faves are Boston cream pie, salted peanut butter with chocolate flecks, and gooey butter cake. While the line is often to the door, service is pretty quick. There's some cute seating upstairs and a bench or two outside, or you can walk around and window shop while eating your scoops. read more

My favorite ice cream place in town, they're happy to give you samples and they give you a waffle chip in your ice cream. read more

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams - Ice creams and Jeni's on 14th - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Funky flavors at this ice cream shop. I opted for a scoop which tasted like Fruity Pebbles cereal milk. They offer samples which is great because boy are the flavors sweet. I had a hard time choosing. read more

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I had to get hubby a scoop since I was stopping by the shop. The store is across the street from Trader Joe's. U Street metro is nearby. Street parking is challenging to find. You can sample any flavor. The ice cream is delicious. read more

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I got Wildberry lavender(really good Lavender aroma and not too sweet), Darkest Choc(bitter sweet)and Dairy free Texas sheet cake(medium sweet). Great ambiance on second floor, self-serve water and friendly employee, highly recommend! read more

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