Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream

I went into jeni’s with the intention of getting my grandkids and kids ice cream. Though I love ice cream almost as much as I love my children, I was going to forgo the treat for fear of cross contamination with nuts. The fellow behind the counter yet heard me explaining to my family why I was going to skip eating any myself and said, «Everyone deserves to eat ice cream.» He then proceeded to tell me he would wash his hands, get an unopened container of whatever flavor I wanted and a clean scoop so that I could fearlessly enjoy eating ice cream with my family. I ordered the Darkest Chocolate and it was fabulous. Rich, creamy, dense, and delicious. The other four of us who ordered ice cream were just as delighted.
My son ordered coffee. Intelligensia made fresh in a French press. So good
This is no ordinary ice cream shop. Primo servers who seem to delight in their jobs and in serving customers.

How can anyone NOT like Jeni’s?! I love ice cream, I love fun flavors, and I love Jeni’s. There. I said it. The wide range of flavors/​toppings is what attracts me — and it tastes G-​O-​O-​D. It doesn’t taste like the usual overly processed ice cream, you can tell that these are real ingredients, made with love. I will pop in there during a hot summer day (or even a cold winter one) to fulfill my sweet tooth’s needs. Price is reasonable but parking is terrible for this specific location. There’s a lot of businesses in this condensed area so you really have to fight for a spot or get lucky! My favorite is the brown butter almond brittle, try it!

I’m already 100% a fan of Jeni’s. I’ve been trying to get some in Houston since they’re supposed to have pints at various high-​end grocery stores around town. I’ve been out of luck since very single one that I’ve gone to hasn’t had any, and everyone who works there doesn’t know what I’m talking about. So, when we arrived in Nashville, I knew that one of the things I absolutely had to have was Jeni’s, especially since we passed two near our hotel.
My very first scoop: Brown Butter Almond Brittle. This will forever be one of my favorites. It’s sweet and creamy, with a crunch thrown in. Just thinking about it makes my mouth water.
I should’ve tried more flavors, but I asked for a taste of the Pralines & Cream and I was sold. Second scoop: Pralines & Cream. The mix of cinnamon in this is absolutely divine. If I was going to stock my freezer, this would be a second pint sitting there.
I probably should knock a star off due to how HOT it was inside the store — I wasn’t wearing a lot of layers and it was uncomfortably warm in there. Thankfully, by the time it was getting a little worrisome, I was tasting ice cream and cooling down. You also have to wait outside if the line gets too long due to the fire code. Either way, the deliciousness of the ice cream makes up for it, and I’m absolutely going to start on my hunt for Jeni’s in Houston again soon.

Hello its me, the ice cream fanatic.
Whenever I’m feeling that I need a little pick me up either during the day or at night, Jeni’s is my go to place! Just a heads up though, if you are looking to binge eat ice cream, then this might not be the place for you… unless you don’t mind dropping some $$$. Which I don’t mind at all, because Jeni’s is THAT good! I’m all for quality over quantity, but I do love my cheap buffets every now and then!
The best part about visiting Jeni’s is getting to sample ALL the flavors they have. I’m sorry to anyone who had to wait behind me because I was too busy stuffing my face in the unlimited samples. The workers are all super friendly and won’t get annoyed that you keep asking for samples. They’re also super helpful in explaining the flavors and their recommendations! I always need their help cause I can never decide on what I want !!!
Honestly, you can’t go wrong with anything at Jeni’s, but I’ll list a few of my favorites!
1. Brambleberry Crisp– This was the first flavor that I had at Jeni’s and it was love at first site. I mean you don’t really forget your first love, amirite.
2. Wildberry Lavendar– Whenever I’m missing the bay area, i’ll get this. I don’t know why, but it just reminds me of eating bi rite while people watching at Dolores Park!
3. Ndali Estate Vanilla Bean– This is your go to flavor if you don’t know what to pair with your chocolate or fruity flavors. Theres something about Jeni’s Vanilla bean that you just won’t be able to find in other vanilla ice cream!
4. Torrone– I don’t know if this is a seasonal flavor or not, but if you see it then you HAVE to try it. Theres a surprise with each bite. It has toasted almonds, white chocolate, honey and sea salt. I don’t think it can get better than that!
5. Red Raspberry Sorbet– This is for when you’re missing summer. Its super fruity and light!
If you haven’t been to Jeni’s yet, you definitely have to add it to your list! How can you pass up on a cute place with good vibes and ice cream. You’ll definitely leave Jeni’s ice screaming for joy!

Great spot for a scoop of ice cream. It’s always clean and the staff is ready to let you try any of the flavors available at the time. My favorite is the brown butter and vanilla. Give it a try it’s not like any other ice cream shop.

My wife’s favorite dessert. Constantly changing menu, every selection a winner. Fair prices. Comfortable atmosphere. Go… often. We’ll see you there!

Brambleberry is back! And good as ever. Still turning out the best ice cream flavors in Nashville.

The parking at this particular location isn’t very good and the seating could be better. And the prices are a bit high.
But the ice cream. My word. It’s phenomenal and if I could eat it every day, I would. It makes me depressed that I can’t eat it every day. It’s seriously that good. I think it’s worth a trip even in the middle of January. I’ll be back, probably sooner than I realize, as my wife loves it.

Who doesn’t love samples? I know I do.
So first off, once I walked in, I was immediately hit with the blissful smell of fresh waffle cones. Afterwards, the girl working at the counter asked me if I wanted to try some flavors, so what the heck, why not?
Wild Berry Lavender (³⁄₅):
The flavor profile was delicate and I can honestly say that the beautiful purple color definitely made it even more enjoyable. I can honestly say that the taste of the ice cream was rather light, but not overpowering in a sense. Nothing too over the top, but it was good.
Brown Butter Almond Brittle (4.5÷5)
The crunchy portion of the ice cream was what puzzled me, I thought that it was some sort of granola, but no, it was ten times better then that. The buttery smooth texture of the ice cream was perfect, and adding the additional crunchy texture is definitely why you should give it a try. Props to the cashier who recommended it to me!
World’s Chocolatiest Ice Cream (3.5÷5)
Just looking at the giant tub of ice cream, you could tell that you had to be prepared for what was in store with regards to the waves of chocolate, that’s right, WAVES of chocolate. My brother said it was too sweet, but honestly, the ice creams name is,” World’s Chocolatiest”, you knew what to expect. I enjoyed the flavor, but it wasn’t really anything too special besides the fact that it was smoother than regular chocolate ice cream.
Salty Caramel (3.5÷5)
I know it’s tough to compare two different ice cream parlors, but the salted caramel at Bi-Right’s in San Francisco still holds my heart. I expected a lot from the flavor, but it tasted more like thick caramel with a pinch of salt. Not too bad, the textures overall were consistent though.
Overall, the experience was great due to the service and the infinite samples. Definitely stop by to check out the ice cream when you can!

Many creative choices. I had the salted peanut butter with chocolate flecks, salty caramel, pistachio & honey and milkiest chocolate. They were all so delicious! They also had their own combinations, which all looked very good!

This place is so good I went to two different location on the same day. There are at least 4 flavors that I like. They also give a piece of waffle cone with each cup. I have been good by only getting a small. But I dont know how longer I can keep this up. The ice cream is so fresh and the cones are made there right on the spot. This is a huge plus for me. I like the Curro, blueberry crisp, almond brittle, coconut, and just about everything they have.

Friendly service and truly spectacular ice cream, Jeni’s is a great spot for a treat! I love that they offer inventive combinations and encourage customer creativity but really it’s all about the ice cream. It’s so good!

Jeni’s is downright sinful. And I love it.
Their store is clean and always smells like freshly-​made waffle cones. They are constantly adding new, different flavors that you just can’t find anywhere else. You’re free to sample as you wish, so don’t feel shy about asking! They have great, friendly staff that will gladly help you find something you’ll enjoy.
The ice cream is just divine. I love their Salty Caramel and Milkiest Chocolate in the World most of all, but I also really love their ice cream floats. Simply wonderful!

I’ve been to this spot (and the Hillsboro one) a few times and it is always, true to its name, SPLENDID. As a former ice cream scooper back in my college days, I appreciate the scoopers never-​ending patience for sampling. After my friends and I sampled close to all of the flavors I chose two of their seasonal offerings — Sweet potato pecan praline ice cream and dark chocolate peppermint. Can’t wait to go back and try their new flavors after the New Year!

This is the coolest ice cream shop that I have ever been to! There are so many different and interesting flavors. I had the salted caramel ice cream and it was so rich. Yum! I had a hard time deciding, so I tried the wild berry lavender, which tastes like fruit loops cereal, and the bourbon pecan. It was very difficult making a decision because of all of the fun flavors. The prices are a little high for me, personally. I wish I had tried this place sooner because we would have been back many times throughout our trip.

I had the salted peanut butter and it was fantastic! I had a small but I wish I got a bigger size. As soon as you walk in the door, the smell of waffle cones hits you, and it’s all uphill from there. Very friendly staff too. I’ll be back again soon to try a cookie ice cream sandwich.
Also tried a bite of the almond brittle. Really sweet but really different flavor. I’d recommend it!

Jeni’s is so delicious. So many flavors to choose from that you might just have to sample them all. I may or may not have done that. Thank you ice cream girl for still keeping a smile on your face :) You can get a scoop or have a sundae made up. You honestly can’t go wrong with ice cream in your hands!

Have you ever tried Pad Thai flavored ice cream? Did you even know something that bizarre is available? Well it is. With peanut, coconut, and a zing of spice, Jeni’s hands down has some of the weirdest ice cream flavors out there. My personal favorite is buckeye (peanut butter ice cream and chocolate shavings) and the Mexican hot chocolate flavor that has cayenne in is. Those flavors are a bit on the tame side. Jenis has a goat cheese and cherry flavor, pine nuts, and even a yazoo option! I swear there is always something new every time I come in here! The ice cream is rich and creamy, almost like a custard.
The experience of going to Jenis is part of the fun. Once it is your turn in line, you have an employee whose sole responsibility is to walk you down the aisle of infinite flavors. You can taste as many flavors as you would like and they are great about knowing what flavors pair well together.
Be warned, this place is not cheap. It’s like 6 dollars for two scoops. That being said, it’s a fun little place to get some great ice cream every so often!

We have a Jeni’s in LA now, but I haven’t been to it yet. I thought I would come here after a nice dinner and try the ice cream in TN!
It’s a cool, pretty ice cream shop, which a bunch of unique different flavors. I got the brown butter almond brittle, and the sweet cream. Both were so good! I usually get a cup but I wanted to enjoy… so I got a cone instead.
The ice cream isn’t cheap! I think I paid around $ 6 – 7 for this two scooper cone. However, this is quality ice cream, so indulge a little!
Hopefully the Jeni’s in LA is just as good as the one in Nashville! Looking forward to next time, thanks!

An absolute great place for ice cream, with so many flavors it was so hard to choose, the Staff member that helped me, her name was Ellen, she recommended the Rootbeer ice cream with a scoop of vanilla, it tasted like a great Rootbeer float,
Great staff, great flavors

Cute place, friendly staff, tasty ice cream and options.
I love that you can get three half scoops. I always struggle with narrowing down my food choices so this was a big win for me!
Hubbs and I tried a variety of flavors, but I settled on the bourbon pecan, milk chocolate with almonds, and some type of brittle, in a cup with a side of bitter chocolate sauce. The ice cream had lovely texture and delicate flavors, the waffle triangle in the bowl is a nice touch and if you like bitter chocolate get a side of it. Hubbs was digging into it and drizzling on his cone because it was so good!
If we had more time to stop during our four day stay in Nashville, I would have tried the sundae because they sound yummy.

Nommmmm this ice cream is delicious. Stopped in quickly while on vacation and was served by a very sweet teenage girl who let me sample a few flavors before deciding. I wish they had more caramels and coconuts and such, but instead there was a lot of berries and sorbet sort of flavors.
Nevertheless I went with mango and butter pecan and some other sort of almond flavor in a cup. Super delicious and great to cool off in this summer heat. Two sticky thumbs up.

My only previous knowledge of Jeni’s stemmed from walking past the Whole Foods ice cream section in Brooklyn and going «WTF kind of ice cream is worth $ 12 a pint??»
So imagine my surprise to be walking down 12 South and seeing this place… obviously I had to try it. Consensus: not bad, but not the best. Had I not been aware of my beloved Ample Hills Creamery, I’d have said this place was worth it. However, their salty caramel, while good, does not even come close to comparing to the salted crack caramel at AHC… and it’s more expensive. For the record, I thought the brown butter almond brittle was better.
Tennesseans, not a knock on Jeni’s, but come out Brooklyn way and experience AHC. Jeni’s is only second best… nothing to be ashamed of.

I broke code. I went to Jeni’s in Nashville before ever trying our Jeni’s in Chicago. I’m a horrible citizen of the land of Lincoln, I know. However, after now having been to both locations and the Chi location several times, I can say there really isn’t much difference between them. I thought the special Nashville flavors would only be in Nashville, but nope! We got the Yazoo ice cream back in the Windy City.
That being said, this Jeni’s location is a little location with the usual Jeni’s line at all hours and the usual cucumber water in the seating area. I love the cucumber water touch — makes a nice addition to the creamy treat on a hot summer day.
It’s important to note that every Jeni’s ice cream is not made for every person. Their flavors are quite adventurous for the most part and if that’s not your thing, you may want to stick to the various chocolates. I like Jeni’s various chocolate flavors, but me personally I haven’t yet found one of the more unique flavors that I’ve been in love with… and I’ve tried quite a few.
That being said, their chocolates hit the spot for me. I love their clean look locations and this Nashville Jeni’s has very friendly workers. I’m a fan and I’ll absolutely be back.