This place is pretty neat. I haven't been there in a bit since construction was going on pretty heavy, and they were building spaces for new businesses, but they have a great spot. Not a lot of space inside, but plenty of space outside on the lawn, with chairs and stuff to sit on. The ice-cream was all great. they generally have a bunch of flavors that you can't get anywhere else, so try them and mixed match. The people working there are very good. They are friendly and knowledgeable about their products... just ask and you receive. If you want dinner and dessert, I recommend one of the restaurants right in the area, going to ice cream afterwards, and just having a pretty chill time. Parking was not too great when I went, because it was general for all business, but that may have changed. Today is 10Jun2026. I last went about 8 months ago... forgot to yelp. read more

Tried Jeni's again. We got one signature with 3 scoops and one standard with 2. This time tried the coffee flavor.. it was good. Not too sweet, just perfect and it balanced the gooey butter cake really well (that one's a bit too sweet for me). Such a nice spot near UNC too. Lots of outdoor seating, swings, chairs, and even fake grass where kids can run around and enjoy their ice cream. They literally scream for ice cream right.. :D read more

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First time to this location, it's primarily a location to order ice cream with no door indoor seating. However there is seating outdoors to enjoy with nice ambiance. The server we had was super cool and patient as we wanted to try various flavors. She didn't make us feel rushed or pressure us to make a decision. Price point for amount is a hair in the small side compared to other ice cream shops. The nice thing about Jeni's is that they swap out their flavors seasonally. Overall great place! read more

Went in while visiting from out of town. The staff was very friendly & let me try so many kinds of ice cream. Once decided I ordered a double scoop (2 what they call 1/2 scoops). Chose the double dough (cookie dough in dough flavored ice cream) & brown butter almond brittle. Asked about allergies & they said they can do an allergy scoop from fresh container. Nice! Its a small ice cream shop w no seating indoors but theres an outdoor area with tables. read more

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I know that I love the flavors I find of theirs in grocery stores, but here, you get to see like 30+ flavors available and you can sample them before you choose. The woman behind the counter was very nice about my indecision. I got 3 different flavors and my son chose 2. There was a nice area to sit outside to eat our ice cream. read more

I heard a lot of rave reviews about Jeni's, so I decided to stop by for a sweet treat. During the summer, they had a collaboration for opaque, a black fudge ice cream and cone. Interestingly, the cone was available separately. I ended up getting a scoop of the watermelon taffy with the opaque cone. The watermelon taffy itself was the perfect blend of sour and sweet with a fragrant watermelon scent. The cone itself was a bit of a disappointment, being on the tough and chewy side. Perhaps the cone was stale, or maybe undercooked, but it did not have the crispy waffle texture I was expecting. Overall, I would say that the ice cream is worth the visit, but I'd pass on the cone next time. Pros: Many unique seasonal flavors. Friendly service. Cons: The cone I had was either stale or undercooked. read more

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams - Watermelon Taffy - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

The tiny little scoop I had was delicious but the price was INSANE. Serious sticker shock. read more

Had a nice time at this new Jeni's location that recently opened at Chapel Hill University Place! Went around 7:30 pm on a weekday and just barely beat the rush - was surprised to see that in just a few minutes, the line was way out the door. There's really only seating outdoors, so I would be mindful of the weather. The green turf space outside is beautiful with string light decor and porch swings which would be perfect as a casual spot on a warm night to enjoy ice cream. Plenty of lot-parking makes it feel more accessible than the downtown Durham location. Tried 3 different flavors in a waffle bowl: -Citrus Glazed Pound Cake (spring flavor) was definitely citrus-y but not quite specifically as strong in lemon flavor as I was hoping for with the lemon icing glaze. It also had some unexpected herbal undertones to me. The yellow pound cake chunks mixed in were a nice addition! -Raspberry Rhubarb Delight (spring flavor) was sweet and tart, with layers of raspberry jam mixed throughout. I would say it was pretty spot-on as described. -Honey Lavender was a lovely berry/fruity-forward sweet flavor with a touch of lavender. A favorite! The buttercrisp waffle bowl was delicious, provided a perfect savoriness to complement the sweetness and stayed crispy at the end even with the melted ice cream in it. Price is a tad on the steeper side. However, a great spot to try unique, fun flavors (especially if you're into fruity ones, which I think they do well and distinguishes them from other places). Most of their selections have few toppings inside so if you're looking for ice cream that's smooth and no-frills where individual flavors shine through, be sure to check out Jeni's! read more

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams - Honey Lavender, Citrus Glazed Pound Cake, Raspberry Rhubarb Delight - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Ambience: casual and family friendly atmosphere! We made it just before the down pour and it was great! We even got to sit outside with our pup in the cute modern patio seating! I can definitely see this as a cute lunch dessert date area! It's so cute inside and out! Service: was quick and helpful. You can sample the many different ice creams before you make your decision. Icecream: there's so much to choose from! And their gluten free and dairy free options are much more diverse than most Icecream parlors! So that's a plus! We got one waffle cone and one waffle bowl. On the cone was the Wild-berry Lavender on top, Raspberry Rhubarb Delight middle, and Citrus Glazed Pound Cake on bottom. The Wild-berry Lavender was good, but I couldn't taste the lavender in it and was more berry. The Rhubarb was really good. Sweet with a bit of tang. The Citrus Poundcake was more like lemon cake flavored. But it was still nice and had the cake chunks in it. In the waffle bowl was the tropical Bloom left, brambleberry crisp right, and Coffee with cream and sugar on bottom. The tropical bloom was a bit perfumey but full of tropical fruit punch flavor. The brambleberry was one of the favorites with the berry swirls and the cookie crisps in it. And the coffee was not too sweet but also not too bitter. It was a nice balance. The waffle cone and bowl were thick and perfectly crunchy with just the right amount of sweetness. All the ice creams including the gluten free and dairy free options were thick, smooth, and creamy. Perfectly made Icecream. Overall will come again! read more

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams - Signature waffle Bowl with Tropical Bloom, Brambleberry Crisp, and Coffee With Cream & Sugar. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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I have never seen a line out the door for ice cream Ever but there's a first for everything and that was today on a Friday night. Despite the long line, others did not seem to mind?? and there were fortunately 4 workers. Despite the business, the customer service was excellent. They greeted and offered samples, not rushing you but still being quite efficient. There's no indoor seating but lots of cozy outdoor space. While being on the pricier side for the size, the flavors and texture is great. The fall flavor miso butterscotch brownie didn't disappoint in the slightest. For the regular flavors, as someone who typically doesn't care about chocolate chip cookie dough I was infatuated with double dough. The brown sugar custard base is a game changer. read more

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams - phone did not eat first - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

It's ok. The service was nice. The place is new and clean and shiny. The flavors listed online for this location and the actual flavors didn't match. But ok. As for the ice cream. It was not my fave. Overly sweet, slightly mushy and soggy and the portion for the price was not a good value. Probably won't be back as there are plenty of others around I prefer. read more

It's a Sunday evening and the line is out the door again. This place is so popular and the kids and adults alike love it. The lavender flavor ice cream is popular. Cone or cup one can't go wrong here. The outdoor space is SO amazing. They need this everywhere in the area for folks to enjoy. The weather is perfect outside and everyone is having a great time. read more

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams - Maven - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Stepped out of 93 deg into bright sweet air. Ordered brittle almond half and milky chocolate half. First time visitor. Wonderful texture and excellent flavors. read more

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams - Jeni's manifesto - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Ice cream is hard to get wrong, but arguably, it's even harder to get exceptionally right. Jeni's ice creams are, fortunately, truly splendid as their name suggests, and the length of their line on a Saturday evening corroborates this well. I would not let the line deter you from trying their delicious and unique flavors, from my personal favorite, Brambleberry Crisp, to their elevated takes on classics like Darkest Chocoalate; even their sorbet option is deliciously tart. Space inside this specific spot is slim, but there's plenty of seating on the (artificial) turf outside, and on a warm summer evening, pairs perfectly with any flavor. read more

Great service & ice cream!! Lots of easy parking & lovely area to sit & eat your sumptuous treat. Well worth the trouble to drive to chapel hill. Nice server & manager & very clean looking. read more

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams - Signature 3 scoops - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

amazing ice cream flavor selection!!! my favorite was the matchapolitian :D really loved their tiny metal sample spoons, super fun outdoor space right outside as well! read more

I honestly was looking forward to my visit. I normally go to the Durham location but I settled for Chapel Hill since I was in town. I was highly disappointed in the amount of ice cream I received. The staff was fine and explained that per orders by management they could only give golf ball size scoops. And no bigger. Wow for almost 8 bucks I expected better. I won't be back to this location. read more

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams - Two scoops - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

New to the area, so had to find a new place, and happened in this shop. Fortunate experience. I've had them hem slacks and also alter some pants that I hadn't worn in years. They were done in a timely manner, they texted me when things were ready, and in never had to wait for more than one person. It is my new go-to. read more

I like how this place had unque flavors in addition to the classics. The unique flavors were daring and bold but pulled off well. The texture was creamy and soft. This shop was rather small on the inside but provided plenty of outdoor seating. There were two counters inside which allowed for faster service. read more

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Good but not great especially for the price. The outdoor seating space is really nice.

The sweet girl serving us with the headband was super knowledgeable and kind. Clean and nice inside. Good location with plenty of outdoor seating. Ice cream reviews: Brambleberry: 9/10 Butter Cake: 8.5/10 Toasted S'mores: 5.5/10 Salted Peanut Butter: 7.5/10 read more

Inside the store was oppressively hot so we got our waffle cones as quickly as possible. I enjoyed both the almond brittle and salted peanut ice creams but the cone was nearly too much to finish! My boys both got root beer float ice cream (1 son got 2 half scoops, the other had 1 half scoop and birthday cake) in cones and both hated it such that they threw the partially eaten cones away. My youngest son did enjoy the birthday cake ice cream. We learned you MUST try a sample before you commit to a new flavor! Great ice cream flavor choices, but expect to share or not be able to eat your purchase. read more