Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams

So much love for everything about Jeni’s except for the price. The ice cream is SO delicious, literally so much quality. I love that they include a little waffle triangle with your ice cream as well. The shop is very well lit, with plenty of sitting room.
I’ve had Brown Butter Almond Brickle (SO GOOD, one of my favorites), Salted Peanut Butter (again, DELICIOUS), Salty Caramel (more standard, but still delish), and Mango (super summery flavor)
The one (actually two) gripes that I have about Jeni’s is the portion sizes and price. For the amount that you’re paying ($ 5 for the smallest), you get these two absolutely tiny scoops of ice cream. I’m willing to pay just because I love the flavors so much, but this is easily a limiting factor when determining whether to go here or not.

I was at Jeni’s on a Monday night and they weren’t busy at all which I would expect the first week of January. I ordered the size small with the brown butter almond brittle and the churro ice cream. The brown butter almond brittle was very good but the churro was A-​MAZING! It had an intense cinnamon flavor and was dense and creamy. It’s a winner and I will be back. My boyfriend ordered a root beer float. It was good too but it’s a week later and I’m still thinking about that churro ice cream…

I’ve been to the Jeni’s in Chicago on Southport but this one in STL has the most aesthetic interior! I definitely recommend the Milkiest Chocolate (lives up to it’s name) and Sweet Cream which is pictured. Also, get the nicer waffle cone, you won’t regret it!

My Husband and I have had our eyes on Jeni’s since it opened. We had the opportunity of ending 2015 on the sweetest note possible for dessert. First I was surprised at how large this location was. Its huge inside. Its very clean and crisp and bright. A perfect place to come with friends or a small group.
Second the ice cream selection is very large and glutenous. I didn’t know where to start because I wanted everything. I went with a small size which allows for two scoops of two different flavors. I tried the Estate Vanilla bean and the Honey Milk Chocolate. The vanilla flavor was very peasant and comforting. It was a classic flavor done right. The Honey Milk chocolate was FANTASTIC! It had so many depths of flavors. You can definitely taste the honey and the milk chocolate and together they make a rich indulgent chocolate ice cream.
My husband had the Bourbon Salted Pecan and the Pistachio Honey. I got to taste theses as well and they were both foodgasmic. The bourbon is very prominante but mixes very well with the sweet cream taste and salted pecans. The pistachio is by far the best pistachio ice cream I have had. Its seriously perfect. AND of course my husband really loved his flavors as well.
Aside from the scoop ice creams, they also offer Sundays, floats, and hot coffee (inteligencia coffee to be specific) The price point for everything is, in my opinion reasonable for the quality ice cream you get. I am very impressed with this ice cream shop. I hope they continue to do well and we will for sure make another appearance here in the new year.

So many unique, well-​executed flavors, and how’d they get the waffle cone so darn crispy?! I sampled a bunch of the seasonal flavors before settling on the sweet corn ice cream and the lemon buttermilk fro yo in a waffle cone. The sweet corn spoon bread flavor actually had large chunks of sweet corn spoon bread in it. The churro flavor also had some nice texture. (Yeah, even though it’s ice *cream*, I appreciate having that texture broken up and often partake of mix-​ins and toppings where available.)
Overall, I don’t think I’d go out of my way to come back here given that I live so close to Clementine’s and that Jeni’s is a bit pricier, but it’s nice to know Jeni’s is an option next time I want ice cream and happen to be in the CWE.

Delicious and unique flavors! We tried the Lavender Earl Grey and opted for a Dark Chocolate topping — sounds strange, but tasted oh-​so-​good. The strong flavors of lavender and bergamot somehow blended into a subdued cream and the rich dark chocolate only enhanced it.
The texture of their ice creams is more on the heavier side, almost like a custard, so get a little and enjoy slowly!

Hands down some of the best ice cream I’ve had! Truly artisans can only make these flavors! Thank you for a great experience and such friendly employees!

While the location isn’t the best (it was difficult finding parking), the ice cream and staff makes up for it. The girl scooping our ice cream was great in recommending flavors and providing samples to guarantee we would like what we chose. I ordered a scoop of the mango lassi frozen yogurt and the brown butter almond brittle. The ice cream was delicious and I love that it wasn’t overly sweet. I got mine in a waffle cone, while my friend got hers with a waffle chip. I would definitely come back!

I love that Jeni’s has come to the STL. I first was treated at this sweet shop at one of their Columbus Ohio locations then in Nashville Tennessee, now lucky me has one right here in my hometown.
I recommend stopping by their scoop shop for a delicious treat! They offer samples, so try some flavors before you decide!

Jeni’s Ice Cream is a Columbus OH export that delivers exceptional ice cream, with one caveat: I’ll blow the whistle on them and tell you that they were a lot more adventurous back in the day, with delicious and inventive flavors like basil vinaigrette and thai chili. However, it seems like the pursuit of mass market appeal has severely tempered the adventurousness of their selection. This is the only thing that’s keeping me from giving this place 5-​stars.
What you’ll get from the contemporary era Jeni’s is a premium ice cream product from a socially responsible company. As a certified B-​Corp, they are legally entitled to take into account social and environmental concerns as well as profit when making business decisions. The ice cream is always fresh and always delicious, with quality toppings like molasses served in an aesthetically minimalist ice cream parlor.

I totally feel robbed by the fact that i didn’t know there was a jeni’s in stl until yesterday and promptly went today. my husband and I take road trips to the east coast and always stop by jeni’s in Columbus, OH. they have the most unique flavors and the most interesting blend of different flavors that ends up working so well… quite genius!
so after months of oblivion, we stopped by tonight. I really appreciate the late hours because ice cream is the best late at night when inhibitions go south. per a friend’s recommendation, we tried their special, the banana trifle sundae with hot fudge (yum!), gooey butter sundae, and a black cherry float. everything was delicious and really a dream come true.
I also love that this store uses real mini metal spoons for tasting… environmentally friendly! it’s also really spacious for an ice cream parlor with ample seating. I’m so excited that I don’t have to go to Columbus to satisfy my ice cream craving!

Uhh. Maybe I’m the only one thinking this place is completely overrated?
I went to this place when it first opened. My conclusion was overpriced ice creams that were very creamy with a chill vibe in the store. But I think a pint of Hagen Daz will be just fine.
Then, shortly after there was the Listeria scare (2^nd time) that was just horrific to hear. They closed it.
A friend of mine insisted on trying this place while in the CWE so I went again yesterday. I decided to only get the sorbet because I’m just not that confident about the milk products. It was fine.
I believe I had much better ice creams at other places and I do not understand the hype. Also, it’s 2015 — you gotta have some non-​dairy milk options to support the hippie vibe! Some almond milk or coconut milk based products maybe? That would justify the price and not as easily contaminated with listeria perhaps. Sorry Jeni’s, I’m not impressed.

I was lucky enough to get to attend the VIP Grand Opening of Jeni’s and I have to admit I am so glad they decided to open in Saint Louis. I arrived the evening before their grand opening to a VIP event, now since this was a special event my review is only focusing on the ice cream, not the service as it was not the typical experience.
I was able to sample a wide variety of their ice cream, sorbets, and frozen yogurts, and I have to admit that I had a hard time picking just one as my favorite. But here are a few of the highlights.
Sun-​Popped Corn — This was a total surprise, and not something that I expected to like however the flavor is amazing with just a subtle taste which will remind you of corn/​popcorn. This is a must try!
Brown Butter Almond Brittle — Probably another one of my favorites, this was delightfully delicious and full of flavor without being too rich or overly sweet
Salty Carmel — I love salted caramel, and Jeni’s does it right. This is probably some of the best salted caramel ice cream I have had its very tasty.
Root Beer — This was another nice surprise, it tasted just like a good ice cold root beer only in ice cream form!
Pistachio & Honey — Nice combination, the two flavors mixed and it tasted good, however there are some better choices on the menu.
Darkest Chocolate — Wow, this is seriously some good dark chocolate, however it was a bit much and I personally would stick with the vanilla based ice creams.
Mango Lassie Frozen Yogurt — This was another nice surprise, as it tasted just like you would think. The really captured the mango flavor, it almost tasted like a freshly frozen mango!
Red Raspberry Sorbet — Not my top choice, however if you like red raspberry I am sure that you will love the sorbet.
If you order a sundae it will come topped with a large waffle cone/​fortune cookie which is made fresh daily. Parking here can be difficult, which would make stopping in for some quick ice cream a frustrating experience during peak hours. However if you are dining nearby it’s definitely worth walking down to treat yourself to some of the great frozen treats at Jeni’s.

St. Louis is going beyond the frozen custard and froyo phase, and I’m glad! I like ice cream so much better, and Jeni’s is adding more frosty deliciousness to STL just in time for summer.
The shop is nice, pretty big too for an ice cream parlor! The location is not my favorite, though it’s for selfish reasons. I hate parking in the CWE and so I rarely visit, especially on busy times. I visited here on a week night and still had to park several blocks away. Not something I’d do just to get ice cream, especially with kids. But if I were having lunch or dinner in the area (which I do occasionally despite hating parking), I’d come by.
The staff were a bit nervous being so new but were very helpful in letting me try flavors. I tried a lot! Love the little spoons, which are real spoons, as to not produce a ton of waste. Clever idea. Strangely enough, despite making the effort to reduce waste, they didn’t have a recycle bin out (I had a bottle from a drink). They did take my bottle though and hopefully recycled it!
I tried a sundae and a float. Don’t judge. The sundae was divine. I had the brown butter almond brittle and salty caramel. Both sooo yum! I had the salted caramel sauce. The float — major fail. The root beer was awful. They use Broyles soda and it had pretty much no taste, and didn’t have the «head» it should’ve had. I strongly encourage rethinking that soda! I know the philosophy of using a certain type of ingredients is important to the brand, but I would’ve much preferred Fitz’s or pretty much anything else. Despite that, the ice cream is good. Very pricey– but that’s the location and ingredients speaking.
Overall, a great addition to STL and I am sure they will continue to gain followers!

As an Ohioan, I’m super excited to have our ice cream represented here in St. Louis!
There are so many great aspects of Jeni’s that I don’t know where to begin! First, their menu changes, so if you can’t find the flavor you’re looking for, just come back in a couple weeks. Until then, try a new flavor you’ve never had before! Second, this is quality ice cream that’s made with quality ingredients. Third, every flavor I’ve ever tried is super rich and punches you in the tastebuds! Fourth, if you’re on a diet, you can feel good about the the small scoops or «half scoops» as they call them.

I admit that I have never heard of Jeni’s, but I am proud to say that we will become friends. I was lucky to be chosen as one of the 20 elites to attend there special event. Jeni herself was quick to greet everyone when we entered the building. Of course we asked what her favorite flavor, it is the lemon, I tasted it WOW lemony… I love a good float, the crew behind the counter was very friendly and enthusiastic to have us sample. I wanted to have the black cherry float. I gave the server free rein, she handed me a Black Cherry float with a scoop of their Naldi Vanilla Bean and Chocolate with a dollop of their homemade whipped cream made with honey… I let others share and we all agreed it was 5 scoops, I mean 5 stars.
Of course I was not stopping at the float. I had the caramel corn sundae, it was made with sun popped corn (what ice cream made with popcorn) trust me it is the greatest and the salted caramel scoop, topped with caramel and the amazing whipped cream.
I stopped after these two dishes. I think the prices are very reasonable, it is very affordable to take the kids, stop in after a dinner date or a bike ride. The place is lite and airy. I love that the sample tastings are served with a real spoon, even better for the environment (YEAH JENI).

Brand spanking new ice cream store in the Central West end. I was lucky to miss the grand opening tonight where hundreds lined up for the free ice cream.
Thank you to Unilocal, Aaron and of course Jeni for inviting me for the sneak peak event last night. I had the incredible opportunity to learn about their practice and taste a number of ice cream flavors. This is Jeni’s ~20^th store. Based out of Ohio, they get all of their milk from a group of farms in Ohio, thereby allowing them to control the quality. Lets see there is probably a shorter list of things I didn’t try.
That being said my favorite flavors were «sun popped corn», «brown butter almond brittle», «Pistachio and Honey», and the ever interesting Wildberry Lavender. The sun popped corn took the crown though for me. It was the perfect umami taste. Loved it. Close second would be the almond brittle.
Try them alone or in a sundae.
I tasted the Caramel Corn Sundae and The Charleston Sundae. I have to admit the Charleston had a little too much molasses but had a very interesting bite too it. Admittedly this was a preview night and the employees were new at this too.
I love ice cream and Jeni’s easily pleased my palette. I will be back with the entire crew next time… but I’ll probably wait for the crowd to subside before heading back.

I’m so ecstatic to have Jeni’s here in St. Louis I could do a back-​flip!
I first experienced the delicious, savory, unique flavors of Jeni’s ice cream in Nashville, TN. I immediately fell in love with this tasty ice cold treat and began hunting for local grocers who sold the product. Straubs, Whole Food and Local Harvest all sell a small variety of Jeni’s; now we have own very own full-​service stand alone location to swarm like bees to honey.
The preview event was awesome!!! I’m so glad I made it because I had an opportunity to try so many new and different flavors of Jeni’s. The ice cream is not comparable to any other parlor and the frozen yogurts and sorbets and second to none. Each unique option has a dominating flavor yet light not to overpower the pallet. Which leaves you wanting more than a typical single serving. They offer options of 1, 2, 3 or 4 scoops all which can be different flavors allowing you to sample more than one at a time. This is how you become a flavor pro, lol.
I tried Darkest Chocolate ice cream paired with Red Raspberry ice and it was simply amazing how well the 2 flavors complimented each other. On my second trip to the counter I tried the Lemon sorbet and Honey Lavender ice cream… another WINNER! The fresh waffle cone was deliciously warm. The conversation cookie (waffle style fortune cookie) was a cute and interesting touch. I had a blast meeting fellow Elites, ice cream lovers and Jeni’s fans who are just as excited as I to have this little jewel strategically placed in the Central West End.
I’ll be back to try other killer combinations ASAP.

First can I say that I didn’t try anything I didn’t love… and I tried ALL the flavors. Jenis wants you to try everything. I was handed samples I didn’t ask for «you like this. oh you will love this.» The staff is amazing.
The chocolate tastes just like a brownie even has the same texture. The lavender… oh geez… so good. I finally made a choice. Mango, passion fruit, and lavender (I didn’t day I chose just one).
OMG I can’t believe I forgot to tell you about the coffee ice cream … bits of esspreso… Yep that’s a wrap folks… its just amazing here.

«Treat Yo Self» crew — get in here! Today I was blessed with the opportunity to do a sneak peak of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream (shout out and big thanks to Aaron B., Jeni and her lovely STL Team) and good googly moogly I have a new frozen treat spot within walking distance — IT IS SO ON!
Ice cream, sorbet, froyo’s and toppings galore that are all made with high-​quality ingredients. I am glad that the items here are NOT pumped full of flavor additives and things that even a winner of the national spelling bee couldn’t figure out.
There are so many Signature flavors and the sorbets here are the freshest I have ever had. A true stand out for me was the raspberry; with most raspberry sorbet you can still taste the seeds but not here! This purée was emulsified to the hilt and all you get is rays of sunshine, fresh raspberries and love. The flavors are so bright and beautiful.
We’ve all had movie theater popcorn and it’s usually hit or miss, meaning that it always smells great but you don’t know if it’s fresh or not. Jeni’s has a new summer flavor called Sun-​Popped Corn. Popcorn huh, I know it sounds like a very untoward ice cream flavor but it is amazing! They actually use a very high-​end popcorn from New York (Bjorn Qorn’s) and it is steeped in grass-​grazed Ohio milk with cream and sugar. What!!! All you taste is sunshine, it is the freshest popcorn you’ve ever had. I would never in one million years think that I would want popcorn ice cream but it works, it just works! I think there’s some Jesus tears in there too (not to be confused with Michael Jackson’s Jesus juice — RIP MJ).
I had a combo of the raspberry sorbet, sunshine popcorn and the Darkest Chocolate (99% Fair Trade cacao chocolate) and it was above and beyond! They also use a smaller ice cream scoop so that you can have more flavors and still watch your portions. Again, don’t cheat yourself, treat yourself! Do you love waffle cones but don’t like the drip? Well they’ve got that covered here too; they have the cutest little waffle cone cookies (a fortune cookie) so you can still have your frozen treat in a bowl and have a waffle cone taste without dripping all over your couture.
Jeni was even there in the flesh too! Wow, she was warm, lovely, and knowledgeable and just had a great energy. I think that must be a part of the Company motto because all of the Associates exuded that same vibe (special shoutout to Kenzi & Samantha).
It’s about to be He-​Man hot in the Lou and Jeni’s has delicious, distinctive and craveable creations that will bring you back over and over! If your trying to stay summer-​time-​fine, don’t worry — you can walk it off in this hip and trendy CWE neighborhood. Let’s be serious though, ice cream this good isn’t just a summer thing. Make sure you get down to Jeni’s, try the classic but venture out and do the unexpected too (I’m proud of you Vince)!
Treat.Yo.Self!