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Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
Ice Cream Parlor$$$$
Lakeview, Chicago
The experts at Time Out Chicago and Serious Eats recommend this place
"Brown butter almond brittle was delicious!!!"(6 Tips)
"House made buttery waffle cones and literally every flavor"(7 Tips)
"Probably some of the best ice cream in Chicago!"(3 Tips)
"wildberry lavender is the way"(3 Tips)
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Arslaan ArshedSeptember 25, 2014Definitely lives up to the hype!! I got the salty caramel, and man could you taste the flavors! The raspberry cheesecake is amazing also. Highly recommend it!
Scott ByerlySeptember 14, 2013You can't go wrong with any of the flavors here. Columbus' original comes to Chicago with their first location here on Southport Ave. Try the Salted Caramel. They made it before it was popular!
Diana MetzgerOctober 21, 2013Best ice cream in the world. Try some of the unique flavors and they always have such fresh ingredients and friendly staff! Lucky Chicago. We want a DC Jeni's!!!
Nick BarellaJuly 12, 2019New Tyler the Creator “Snowflake” flavor is to die for. Also recommend pairing gooey butter cake with salted caramel in a butter crisp waffle cone.
Serious EatsOctober 2, 2015Looking to fulfill that sweet tooth of yours? Come to Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams and try the brown butter almond brittle & darkest chocolate. They're bound to leave you wanting more! Read more
Tiffany WongAugust 13, 2017actually incredible! great texture, flavor selection, ability to sample (now with small metal spoons!). and it always smells amazing inside because of the handmade waffle cones.- Monika BunMarch 11, 2016Unique, but tasty flavors, like cornbread, ginger, & churro. If you want something tart & sweet, wildberry lavender is the way to go.
Chicago TribuneAugust 1, 2014Stay true to the favorites with a scoop of coffee, pistachio sweetened with a hint of Ohio wildflower honey. ($4.50 for two scoops, $5.50 for three scoops; $1 for waffle cone) Read more
Melissa NanquilMarch 10, 2017Always try as many flavors as you can to make the best combination! Waffle cones are always worth it.
Le JordanFebruary 22, 2015Definitely the best ice cream I've ever tasted! They let us try every flavor before we picked!
Sean Maccarone-ReedOctober 18, 2014Pumpkin ice cream was the bob dot com. Get it as a sundae with fresh whipped cream and a waffle cone wedge. Best ice cream in Chicago.
The goat cheese with red cherries ice cream is the best ice cream I've tasted in a long, long time.
The Pineapple Upside Down Cake Buttermilk frozen yogurt is a do-not-miss flavor during the summer. (But honestly, everything here is great. EVERYTHING.)- Serious EatsSeptember 23, 2013Extra creamy and creatively flavored, Jeni's has a remarkably ability to make other ice cream seem one dimensional—like it's missing something.
Gabriel AcostaOctober 18, 2014Best ice cream in Chicago. Homemade whip cream and toppings really send their treats over the top. A 'do not miss'!
EleniSeptember 14, 2013Finally, the best of Columbus comes to Chicago. The flavors are creative and you'll crave them afterwards. Anything with lavender is to die for!
Time Out ChicagoDecember 20, 2013The sweet corn and black raspberry ice cream at Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams is one of the 100 best things we ate this year. http://tmout.us/rLOtk
RyanAugust 17, 2014You really can't go wrong, though pricey. Askinosie chocolate, sweet potato with toasted marshmallow, peak Riesling sorbet, goat cheese and cherry.
Kevin DulinAugust 8, 2014The salted caramel was a massive disappointment. Couldn't taste any Carmel. The brown butter almond brittle was Devine however! The Bangkok Peanut was also very good especially if you like curry.
They sell insulated carriers so you can buy more of that Salted Caramel, Brown Butter Almond Brittle or any other yummy ice cream and transport it home 😊
Jessica MarheeMay 6, 2016Everything is so good!! Expensive but the quality makes it worth is. I got salty peanut butter with chocolate shavings.
Linda HuaSeptember 7, 2019Jeni’s has all the flavours to please every sweet tooth! Frosé sorbet all day.
- Autumn ChoiJuly 24, 2018House made buttery waffle cones and literally every flavor - brambleberry crisp and wildberry lavender
The Salty Caramel with Smoked Almonds cookie sandwich is probably one of the best ice cream cookies I've ever had.- I know it sounds weird, but the goat cheese with cherries ice cream is wonderful.
Shannon JeropkeNovember 15, 2021The goat cheese and cherry is surprising tasty and pairs well with the dark chocolate.
VallySeptember 17, 2016Lots of different unique types of Ice cream and its nice they let you sample them too
Zak SlaybackJune 24, 2016Get the whisky ice cream! It actually tastes like whisky, unlike most attempts at the flavor!
StephanieAugust 1, 2018Order outside and then you can skip the line and just go get your ice cream inside. The berry lavender is divine.
Redeye ChicagoAugust 3, 2014Order a scoop or take home pints of flavors such as salty caramel, wildberry-lavender and whiskey-pecan. Read more
Brown butter almond brittle. So good that it's worth leaving a tip on foursquare to recommend it.
Definitely lives up to the hype. Try to peach and biscuit ice cream-- delicious!
will.i.am.notApril 9, 2015The toasted brioche with apricot jam is worth the $20/pint or whatever it costs.
Garlanda Freeze-PuzioOctober 5, 2013Dark chocolate is to die for! Small is all you need for yummy goodness!
I think a new favorite flavor of mine is the Riesling poached pear sorbet!!!
Brambleberry crisp and brown butter almond brittle are the neighborhood's faves!
Hemangini ShahDecember 30, 2015I didn't enjoy any flavor. Nothing was awesome. Plus their cup size is weird. They need change their cup design especially for Sundays. Don't think will visit this place again.
Take advantage of the tastings. My favorite flavors are ones I didn't think I'd like.
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Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
3404 N Southport Ave (at W Roscoe St)
Chicago, IL 60657
United States
Chicago, IL 60657
United States
Ice creams built from the ground up with superlative ingredients.
Open until 11:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- Noon–11:00 PM
(773) 348-7139
View menu on http://shop.jenis.com
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"I’ve been coming here for a year+ and am extremely happy with this place. The staff are friendly and great people, and the store itself has a certain vibe to it that makes it comfy and welcoming. <3"
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