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Oddly, this chain closed in Navy Yard and moved a few blocks up the road. Maybe this location gets more foot traffic. Their list of flavors keeps expanding, and while their conventional ice cream is high quality, their commitment to non-dairy options is notable. It's not a handful of sorbets, it's quite a bit. I somewhat unintentionally ended up with 2/3 vegan flavors in my chocolate and mint extravaganza, and while I declined to pay more for a delicious, buttery cone, their default option is still to give you a piece of cone as a garnish. It's a Midwestern brand and I wish DC's native ice cream scene offered more, but it's well worth the price to come here.
Who doesn't love Ice Cream for Breakfast Day?! Great offerings of limited time flavors like their maple soaked pancakes and house coffee for those who want traditional breakfast flavors. The maple soaked pancakes tastes just like it sounds - very good! Love their patience and encouragement to try samples to help decide on flavors. I especially liked their Tropical Bloom limited flavor - the tartness of passionfruit was on point! They kept the line moving and had fun coloring activities for the kids at heart!
Love love love this place if you were looking for plain vanilla or plain chocolate, this is not your place for ice cream. However, if you want exceptional crafty ice cream that is fresh and light creative and delicious. And this is your place. The service is impeccable and it has great ambience. You may eat your ice cream in the store or take it to Go either way you will not be disappointed.
Jeni's is one of my favorites in DC! They have multiple locations across the city and are always adding new flavors. All the ice cream is homemade too. My favorite flavors are Double Dough (basically cookie dough without the chips), Dulce de leche (seasonal), and Birthday cake. All the locations have indoor seating & private restrooms as well. Parking can be tricky so I'd recommend taking the metro when possible.
Stopped in to Jeni's on a whim, but it was a great afternoon pick-me-up. I was a little bummed they didn't have a classic fruit sorbet, but the vegan lemon curd option was AMAZING. So good! There was also a vegan chocolate option, but it was very rich. Quick service and plenty of seating.
I love the unique flavors here. I don't have Jeni's often, so I enjoy seeing new seasonal flavors each time I go. I sampled the watermelon taffy, which was surprisingly really tasty! Ultimately I went with the Double Dough and Salted Peanut Butter, and was very happy with those. Service was good, and there is plenty of seating to enjoy your treat inside or outside.
Today was a special event. It was have ice cream for breakfast day. This event occurs on a yearly basis and they open nice and early so you can come in and get ice cream for breakfast. The menu has four custom breakfast ice cream pairings. The ice cream in general is very niche and high-quality. The pairings were breakfast type ice cream flavors such as coffee ice cream. The staff is very friendly place very clean with an open layout. If you've never been to Jenny, this is a place you must try for different ice creams
Such a great ice cream spot! Service was absolutely amazing, employees were so nice and helpful! A great atmosphere with lots of seating! There were so many different unique flavors and the ones my group tried were all delicious! 10/10 recommend!
Jeni's ice creams are splendid indeed! We walked by around 5:30P and all the customers lined up for ice cream during the dinner hour really spoke volumes. In addition to their classic flavors, they featured four specialty ones, a couple marked "limited-time" and also one dairy-free. I love how they automatically include two half-scoops in a single serving so that you can always try more than one flavor. They are speaking my language! The price of $7.15 for the two half-scoops is on the pricier side for ice cream, but I found it well worth it... so much so that we visited twice in one week. + COFFEE w/ CREAM & SUGAR: I loved this one which had little bean specks and a robust natural coffee flavor. If a shop has coffee ice cream, I normally get it and this is one of the best I've had. + GOOEY BUTTER CAKE: So so good! Cream cheese ice cream was swirled with sweet caramel-butterscotch sauce and cubes of vanilla cake. The cream cheese base was one-of-a-kind and I enjoyed the chew of the slightly frozen cake pieces. This one sounds like it would be super sweet, but it was just right. + DARKEST CHOCOLATE: With a deep cocoa flavor, any fan of dark chocolate would be impressed with its decadence and clean finish. Plus, it would pair nicely with many of the other flavors. + BROWN BUTTER ALMOND BRITTLE: Buttercream ice cream with crushed brown butter almond candy. The brittle added a crunch and I was pleased to find it wasn't the type that gets all stuck in your teeth. This is apparently their rendition of Butter Pecan and let me just say, I'll take almonds over pecans any day! Jeni's prides themselves on the ice cream's texture and melt factor. Each flavor I had was so creamy, rich and smooth. Ahhh, I am still dreaming about them!
I was super excited to try this place as I LOVE ice cream, especially the burnt orange creamsicle flavor! The service was fantastic, and they allowed my group to test out various ice cream flavors. All our questions were answered promptly, and we never felt rushed. My cone was amazing! The only downside is the limited table seating. There is one huge table, and I think 2-3 small tables inside, along with a SUPER long bench. Unfortunately, another party occupied the big table, so my group had to sit at the bench, which made it a bit difficult for us all to have a group conversation since we were side by side. Nevertheless, I'd definitely be back for another cone--plus perfect photo op for social media!
This is my favorite Jeni's in DC! The ice cream is always the perfect consistency (unlike U Street, which sometimes messes up the temperature and gives it freezer burn), the staff are all super nice, the scoops are generous, and the flavors are delicious. I tried their popcorn brittle seasonal flavor, which tasted like buttery popcorn in the best way, and their new dark cocoa cherry flavor, which was rich and just a little bitter. Of all the many ice cream chains that have set up in DC, this is one of my favorites for the combination of creative flavors, good service, right storage, and my preferred creamy texture. Van Leeuwen just misses on flavor and texture for me, the staff/lack of customer friendliness at Malai is horrible and undercuts their ice cream quality, and Ice Cream Jubilee is freezer burnt every time at every location. Some of the Jeni's seasonal flavors can be hit or miss, but I appreciate that they get out there with flavor ideas, and the classics (salty caramel, darkest chocolate, salted peanut butter, etc.) are consistently great. I appreciate that they have a lot of (actually good) dairy- and gluten-free options as well for those who need them.
The place has a sign that they can only take online orders today. Hmm... I was able to convince them to let me in. Staff were friendly and apologized for the inconvenience. It seems the register is down. But told use the app to order and they can let me in and take my order. Ice cream is the bomb!! I had berry crisp, 50/50, and double dough. Wow!! While I was there they changed to closed.
I happended up this place after eating in a resturant next door. My daughter was familar with Jeni's and raved about it, so I had to go in an try. Tamia was the ice cream expert in the store that day and I call her an expert because she knew everything about the 10 flavors I tried. She knew every single flavor profile, which was impressive. Her absoulte enthusiam for these flavors was infectious. I finally settled on the sno cone flavor which really tasted like an atomic popsicle and was more of a sorbet. Totally delish! Jeni's will definetly see me again if I'm in the area. Thanks Tamia for providing such a wonderful experience for this first timer :)
Jeni's is the best ice cream in the DMV. Jeni's mission is to make better ice cream and bring people together. I stop by this store every time I am in DC with my friends and family. I love the flavor range, my favorites include green mint chip, bramble berry crisp and gooey butter cake in a waffle bowl. The staff here are really nice and typically there is a line out the door. This ice cream is worth the wait, always fresh and the store smells incredible. read more
2 months ago
Got in super late and everything around us was already closed, so ice cream for dinner it was. We were staying right around the corner, so naturally we went back a second time. The Ted Lasso Special was my favorite. read more
I had a good experience at this Jeni's location in Capitol Hill. If you're familiar with the Jeni's ice cream shop brand, this one falls in line with the others. The ice cream is sweet and smooth. Jeni's specializes in scratch-made, small batch ice cream. My only gripe with Jeni's is their most popular ice cream flavors are elusive. I've visited multiple Jeni's locations on multiple occasions, and still have not tried some of their most popular flavors; some of which are no longer in production. I've learned to temper my expectations and take the ice cream shop for what it is: an opportunity to satisfy my sweet tooth. Overall, a good experience and ice cream option in Capitol Hill. read more
Oddly, this chain closed in Navy Yard and moved a few blocks up the road. Maybe this location gets more foot traffic. Their list of flavors keeps expanding, and while their conventional ice cream is high quality, their commitment to non-dairy options is notable. It's not a handful of sorbets, it's quite a bit. I somewhat unintentionally ended up with 2/3 vegan flavors in my chocolate and mint extravaganza, and while I declined to pay more for a delicious, buttery cone, their default option is still to give you a piece of cone as a garnish. It's a Midwestern brand and I wish DC's native ice cream scene offered more, but it's well worth the price to come here. read more
7 months ago
Who doesn't love Ice Cream for Breakfast Day?! Great offerings of limited time flavors like their maple soaked pancakes and house coffee for those who want traditional breakfast flavors. The maple soaked pancakes tastes just like it sounds - very good! Love their patience and encouragement to try samples to help decide on flavors. I especially liked their Tropical Bloom limited flavor - the tartness of passionfruit was on point! They kept the line moving and had fun coloring activities for the kids at heart! read more
Love love love this place if you were looking for plain vanilla or plain chocolate, this is not your place for ice cream. However, if you want exceptional crafty ice cream that is fresh and light creative and delicious. And this is your place. The service is impeccable and it has great ambience. You may eat your ice cream in the store or take it to Go either way you will not be disappointed. read more
Jeni's is one of my favorites in DC! They have multiple locations across the city and are always adding new flavors. All the ice cream is homemade too. My favorite flavors are Double Dough (basically cookie dough without the chips), Dulce de leche (seasonal), and Birthday cake. All the locations have indoor seating & private restrooms as well. Parking can be tricky so I'd recommend taking the metro when possible. read more
Stopped in to Jeni's on a whim, but it was a great afternoon pick-me-up. I was a little bummed they didn't have a classic fruit sorbet, but the vegan lemon curd option was AMAZING. So good! There was also a vegan chocolate option, but it was very rich. Quick service and plenty of seating. read more
1 year ago
I love the unique flavors here. I don't have Jeni's often, so I enjoy seeing new seasonal flavors each time I go. I sampled the watermelon taffy, which was surprisingly really tasty! Ultimately I went with the Double Dough and Salted Peanut Butter, and was very happy with those. Service was good, and there is plenty of seating to enjoy your treat inside or outside. read more
Today was a special event. It was have ice cream for breakfast day. This event occurs on a yearly basis and they open nice and early so you can come in and get ice cream for breakfast. The menu has four custom breakfast ice cream pairings. The ice cream in general is very niche and high-quality. The pairings were breakfast type ice cream flavors such as coffee ice cream. The staff is very friendly place very clean with an open layout. If you've never been to Jenny, this is a place you must try for different ice creams read more
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7 months ago
Such a great ice cream spot! Service was absolutely amazing, employees were so nice and helpful! A great atmosphere with lots of seating! There were so many different unique flavors and the ones my group tried were all delicious! 10/10 recommend! read more
9 months ago
2 years ago
Jeni's ice creams are splendid indeed! We walked by around 5:30P and all the customers lined up for ice cream during the dinner hour really spoke volumes. In addition to their classic flavors, they featured four specialty ones, a couple marked "limited-time" and also one dairy-free. I love how they automatically include two half-scoops in a single serving so that you can always try more than one flavor. They are speaking my language! The price of $7.15 for the two half-scoops is on the pricier side for ice cream, but I found it well worth it... so much so that we visited twice in one week. + COFFEE w/ CREAM & SUGAR: I loved this one which had little bean specks and a robust natural coffee flavor. If a shop has coffee ice cream, I normally get it and this is one of the best I've had. + GOOEY BUTTER CAKE: So so good! Cream cheese ice cream was swirled with sweet caramel-butterscotch sauce and cubes of vanilla cake. The cream cheese base was one-of-a-kind and I enjoyed the chew of the slightly frozen cake pieces. This one sounds like it would be super sweet, but it was just right. + DARKEST CHOCOLATE: With a deep cocoa flavor, any fan of dark chocolate would be impressed with its decadence and clean finish. Plus, it would pair nicely with many of the other flavors. + BROWN BUTTER ALMOND BRITTLE: Buttercream ice cream with crushed brown butter almond candy. The brittle added a crunch and I was pleased to find it wasn't the type that gets all stuck in your teeth. This is apparently their rendition of Butter Pecan and let me just say, I'll take almonds over pecans any day! Jeni's prides themselves on the ice cream's texture and melt factor. Each flavor I had was so creamy, rich and smooth. Ahhh, I am still dreaming about them! read more
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1 year ago
I was super excited to try this place as I LOVE ice cream, especially the burnt orange creamsicle flavor! The service was fantastic, and they allowed my group to test out various ice cream flavors. All our questions were answered promptly, and we never felt rushed. My cone was amazing! The only downside is the limited table seating. There is one huge table, and I think 2-3 small tables inside, along with a SUPER long bench. Unfortunately, another party occupied the big table, so my group had to sit at the bench, which made it a bit difficult for us all to have a group conversation since we were side by side. Nevertheless, I'd definitely be back for another cone--plus perfect photo op for social media! read more
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This is my favorite Jeni's in DC! The ice cream is always the perfect consistency (unlike U Street, which sometimes messes up the temperature and gives it freezer burn), the staff are all super nice, the scoops are generous, and the flavors are delicious. I tried their popcorn brittle seasonal flavor, which tasted like buttery popcorn in the best way, and their new dark cocoa cherry flavor, which was rich and just a little bitter. Of all the many ice cream chains that have set up in DC, this is one of my favorites for the combination of creative flavors, good service, right storage, and my preferred creamy texture. Van Leeuwen just misses on flavor and texture for me, the staff/lack of customer friendliness at Malai is horrible and undercuts their ice cream quality, and Ice Cream Jubilee is freezer burnt every time at every location. Some of the Jeni's seasonal flavors can be hit or miss, but I appreciate that they get out there with flavor ideas, and the classics (salty caramel, darkest chocolate, salted peanut butter, etc.) are consistently great. I appreciate that they have a lot of (actually good) dairy- and gluten-free options as well for those who need them. read more
The place has a sign that they can only take online orders today. Hmm... I was able to convince them to let me in. Staff were friendly and apologized for the inconvenience. It seems the register is down. But told use the app to order and they can let me in and take my order. Ice cream is the bomb!! I had berry crisp, 50/50, and double dough. Wow!! While I was there they changed to closed. read more
I happended up this place after eating in a resturant next door. My daughter was familar with Jeni's and raved about it, so I had to go in an try. Tamia was the ice cream expert in the store that day and I call her an expert because she knew everything about the 10 flavors I tried. She knew every single flavor profile, which was impressive. Her absoulte enthusiam for these flavors was infectious. I finally settled on the sno cone flavor which really tasted like an atomic popsicle and was more of a sorbet. Totally delish! Jeni's will definetly see me again if I'm in the area. Thanks Tamia for providing such a wonderful experience for this first timer :) read more
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3 years ago
Even though I've been a DMV native my whole life, I haven't tried Jeni's until now - the question I'm asking myself is, "why didn't I try it sooner?" The Navy Yard location I was closer to had weirder hours, but I was determined to try Jeni's while my not-local friend was in town so we could both experience it together. It was completely empty when we arrived, and we stumbled upon a myriad of flavors. I'm super indecisive, especially when it comes to ice cream - so I had to sample a few flavors. I landed on the fluffernutter, which was so creamy and had the perfect peanut butter-marshmallow ratio. There were so many unique flavors, I definitely want to go back and try them all. Definitely worth the splurge and waiting for a Jeni's location to open up in Boston! read more
3 years ago
We made a quick stop at Jeni's because we were craving ice cream. Jeni's did not disappoint! The atmosphere was warm and cheerful. We were greeted my a friendly cashier who was more than patient as we sampled different flavors before making our choice. I chose a scoop of the honey vanilla bean and the famous brambleberry crisp ice cream. My wife had a scoop of brown butter almond ice cream. Both were creamy and decadent. read more
2 years ago
HUGE HUGE Jeni's fan. I've been a fan ever since I first tried it many years ago but after discovering their new Persian flavor (saffron, pistachio, rosewater), I love them even more. Although not cheap, you are paying for quality ice cream and flavors. I will never not stop by if I pass a Jeni's location. read more
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What can I say about Jeni's. Love this place. As soon as you walk in you get hit with a magical scent. I got the opportunity to try a couple flavors before I chose one. The ice cream is a bit pricey but worth it. The birthday cake was fantastic. Service was good as well. Everyone was kind and helpful. There is plenty seating inside. Look forward to going back. read more
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3 years ago
Although a limited selection of flavors, this is a new spot to cheer about in SE DC. The waffle cone and half scoops will not disappoint. I encourage you to come on in and look at the creatively named flavors and taste the fresh smooth cream finish. The peanut butter chip was my go to, staff were friendly and there is plenty of seating indoors with colorful lighting and photos that tell the story of Jenni. The emergency exit and line control doesn't make functional sense, and i am curious how they will handle the lines in the summertime. read more
1 year ago
4 years ago
Wonderful assortment of both tried & true and novel flavors! The service was great as they let me try a few flavors before I decided on Blackout Chocolate Cake and Maple Soaked Pancakes flavors. The ice cream was very rich, creamy, and not too sweet. I really like the chunky texture of the Blackout Chocolate cake (definitely a winner for a chocolate lover!). The maple soaked pancakes ice cream was a flavor I haven't had before- I enjoyed the maple ! Overall, 5/5 for great service and rich ice cream! read more
. That's it. That's the review. Kidding...BUT yes, it's that good. I will admit, I'm not a fan of sweets so I very rarely stop into Icecream shops BUT there's always a line so Figured I'd try it out and this location did NOT disappoint. Reasons for the 5s. - so many flavors that are all really good. I normally stick with vanilla (which I've tried their version, it's really good) but I also tried one of their seasonal flavors which was a wild berry passion fruit situation. IT. WAS. BOMB. so good! - I was able to try a few different flavors based on what I normally like. Much appreciated! - you can buy a pint right in the store if it's something you enjoy. - they have really great dairy free options. - the service was great! We went on my friend's birthday and didn't realize you get a free ice cream if it's your actual birthday until after we were all sitting down. When I asked the cashier about it she was so kind and gave my friend a card gifting her a free triple scoop at a future time which I thought was really sweet. - inside is super cute and even though the line will more than likely be long...it's moves quickly. Honestly, nothing bad to say about this location. Flavors are solid, staff is great, service is great. The line may be long depending on the day, but def worth the wait. read more
The employee working was not having it when we went after dinner but that's OK, we were there for good ice cream! SINGLE SCOOP (2 FLAVORS) - 6.25 It's either $6.25 or $6.75 but that's pretty expensive so my friend and I shared. The flavors here didn't intrigue me and wasn't very unique (besides the naming) so we went for something pretty basic. Overall, there was a good amount of ice cream and the waffle cone piece was a nice touch. However, it's pretty thin and weak so you can't really dip it in the ice cream without it breaking. The DARKEST CHOCOLATE tasted more like a really strong milk chocolate, which is pretty disappointing. Still good, just not what I was hoping for. The SALTED PEANUT BUTTER WITH CHOCOLATE FLECKS was pretty tasty with a strong peanut butter flavor and good amount of chocolate. Would recommend this one, but it's a bit too sweet for me. Jeni's is good but nothing phenomenal. You most definitely can get more creative and affordable ice cream at local DC shops. Sorry Jeni's stans! read more
4 years ago
This is one of the best ice cream places I've been to! I got the lavender and coffee flavors. But they have plenty of other very unique flavors. I got the small which includes one scoop of two flavors of your choice plus a piece of waffle cone. I'm glad the portion size is generous since this isn't cheap ice cream. When I went the employees were super nice and assisted with answering questions about the flavors and samples. They also sell pints of some of their flavors in certain grocery stores..which is dangerous haha. But seriously they need to open up more shops in suburban areas where parking isn't such an issue. read more
I absolutely love this ice cream place! Every time I come here, I get a different flavor and they all hit the spot. My sweet tooth is always satisfied when i visit . I always get a extra bit of cone peices with my scoop and make a ice cream nacho. You will not be disappointed with anything except parking, which can be kinda scarce. I highly recommend you stop by even if it's to sample and find your flavor of choice! read more
The ice cream here is just amazing and the service was also pretty spectacular. I stopped by for a sweet treat right before this establishment was getting ready to close. The customer service was impeccable and the ice cream to die for. Can't go wrong with Jeni's read more
As many new ice cream shops that I try, I keep coming back to Jeni's. Although it's a chain, the consistency has always been solid. Ice cream flavors are unique and always impress my girlfriend and I. What's more impressive than the ice cream (imo) are their ice cream waffle cones. Boy, when I walk in and smell that fresh waffle cone batter, I go crazy. I can not NOT order my ice cream without the waffle cone. I could honestly eat the cone by itself. Am I wrong for that? Anyways, Jeni's ice cream is truly splendid! read more
5 years ago
I love this place. The employees were so nice! Not to mention the fun variety of flavors you can get. I got goat cheese and cherries. It was so good! The presentation was also very nice. I would definitely get it again. The place is in a really good location too. I stopped by after eating at Belga cafe. There are places to eat all around so it's a great post dinner spot. read more
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