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Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

Ice Cream Parlor$$$$

Lakeview, Chicago

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9.3^/10

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Ranked #7 for desserts in 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)
"... peak Riesling sorbet, goat cheese and cherry."(3 Tips)

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Scott ByerlySeptember 14, 2013
You 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!
Arslaan ArshedSeptember 25, 2014
Definitely 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!
Serious EatsOctober 2, 2015
Looking 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
Diana MetzgerOctober 21, 2013
Best 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!!!
Tiffany WongAugust 13, 2017
actually 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.
Chicago TribuneAugust 1, 2014
Stay 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
Nick BarellaJuly 12, 2019
New Tyler the Creator “Snowflake” flavor is to die for. Also recommend pairing gooey butter cake with salted caramel in a butter crisp waffle cone.
Melissa NanquilMarch 10, 2017
Always try as many flavors as you can to make the best combination! Waffle cones are always worth it.
hooeyspewer .May 29, 2014
Been here 5+ times
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 😊
Bobbi B.June 14, 2014
Been here 10+ times
The Pineapple Upside Down Cake Buttermilk frozen yogurt is a do-not-miss flavor during the summer. (But honestly, everything here is great. EVERYTHING.)
Matt DickerAugust 2, 2014
Been here 10+ times
The goat cheese with red cherries ice cream is the best ice cream I've tasted in a long, long time.
Monika BunMarch 11, 2016
Unique, but tasty flavors, like cornbread, ginger, & churro. If you want something tart & sweet, wildberry lavender is the way to go.
Time Out ChicagoDecember 20, 2013
The 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
EleniSeptember 14, 2013
Finally, the best of Columbus comes to Chicago. The flavors are creative and you'll crave them afterwards. Anything with lavender is to die for!
RyanAugust 17, 2014
You really can't go wrong, though pricey. Askinosie chocolate, sweet potato with toasted marshmallow, peak Riesling sorbet, goat cheese and cherry.
Le JordanFebruary 22, 2015
Definitely the best ice cream I've ever tasted! They let us try every flavor before we picked!
VJuly 4, 2018
THE BEST! Blamberry crisp and red cherry with goat cheese are my favorites!
Jessica MarheeMay 6, 2016
Everything is so good!! Expensive but the quality makes it worth is. I got salty peanut butter with chocolate shavings.
Kevin DulinAugust 8, 2014
The 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.
Serious EatsSeptember 23, 2013
Extra creamy and creatively flavored, Jeni's has a remarkably ability to make other ice cream seem one dimensional—like it's missing something.
Linda HuaSeptember 7, 2019
Jeni’s has all the flavours to please every sweet tooth! Frosé sorbet all day.
Matt DickerFebruary 22, 2015
Been here 10+ times
I know it sounds weird, but the goat cheese with cherries ice cream is wonderful.
StephanieAugust 1, 2018
Order outside and then you can skip the line and just go get your ice cream inside. The berry lavender is divine.
Gabriel AcostaOctober 18, 2014
Best ice cream in Chicago. Homemade whip cream and toppings really send their treats over the top. A 'do not miss'!
Autumn ChoiJuly 24, 2018
House made buttery waffle cones and literally every flavor - brambleberry crisp and wildberry lavender
Shannon JeropkeNovember 15, 2021
The goat cheese and cherry is surprising tasty and pairs well with the dark chocolate.
Julia KSeptember 14, 2018
Salted peanut butter is the BEST! Aka PB dream, according to my boyfriend
Kevin C.January 25, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Brown butter almond brittle. So good that it's worth leaving a tip on foursquare to recommend it.
VallySeptember 17, 2016
Lots of different unique types of Ice cream and its nice they let you sample them too
Kevin NewmanOctober 9, 2013
Been here 10+ times
The Salty Caramel with Smoked Almonds cookie sandwich is probably one of the best ice cream cookies I've ever had.
Fatima AJuly 24, 2016
A wide variety of flavors! You can try as many as u like. Love it
Redeye ChicagoAugust 3, 2014
Order a scoop or take home pints of flavors such as salty caramel, wildberry-lavender and whiskey-pecan. Read more
Sean Maccarone-ReedOctober 18, 2014
Pumpkin 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.
Dustin HaleyApril 5, 2016
Probably some of the best ice cream in Chicago! Highly recommend!
Carolyn BaumgartenSeptember 30, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Definitely lives up to the hype. Try to peach and biscuit ice cream-- delicious!
will.i.am.notApril 9, 2015
The toasted brioche with apricot jam is worth the $20/pint or whatever it costs.
Emily MillerDecember 27, 2014
Lindsey is amazing and gives a great tour of the ice creams.
MaggieOctober 28, 2014
Intelligentsia espresso coffee, do it!
Garlanda Freeze-PuzioOctober 5, 2013
Dark chocolate is to die for! Small is all you need for yummy goodness!
Linette RoseDecember 28, 2013
Some serious flavor in these ice creams. Delicious!
Eric BondSeptember 14, 2013
Try the "Salty Caramel." Jeni's has been doing it right since before the flavor was popular!
Hemangini ShahDecember 30, 2015
I 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.
iSapien 1956672September 21, 2013
If you don't like these flavours then please die. (ps: coffee is soooo good)
T CallahanSeptember 26, 2014
Don't be afraid to try a little spice in your ice cream.
TammyAugust 22, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Brambleberry crisp and brown butter almond brittle are the neighborhood's faves!
Colin LordSeptember 20, 2018
Be sure to try the samples. There aren't any bad choices!
laura honeycuttSeptember 25, 2013
Been here 10+ times
The chocolate and salty caramel sauces together will make you "cream" yourself!!
Jeff EarlyMarch 17, 2016
Best ice cream in the country. Creative blends.
Theo EstesAugust 7, 2014
Great if you are looking for some interesting flavor combinations.
TiffanyOctober 20, 2013
Been here 5+ times
When you leave, your clothes and hair will smell like waffle cones, which is fine by me!

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