Delicious and unique ice cream flavors, but rating 4 stars for the long wait and less than enthused staff, though maybe I just caught them on a bad day. The interior is cute and there are picnic tables outside for seating. Can't wait to come back! read more

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

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Came here on a Friday night. Crowded outside, waited in a long line. Short staffed, but the workers were friendly. The ice cream was okay, pretty avg. didn't surprise me that much. read more

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

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Jeni's really surprised me! When I first went into their store, I thought the smell was overwhelmingly sweet and was afraid the ice cream was going to be overwhelmingly sweet. I was very wrong. The flavors were so full of flavor and had such a unique profile. My favorite were definitely the darkest chocolate and bramble berry crisp. The darkest chocolate was so yummy and decadent, definitely the strongest cacao flavor I've ever had for a chocolate. They even mentioned that it was 30% more cacao than most chocolate flavored ice cream. The bramble berry had a delicious jam that goes through it. The only con from the two times I've been at Jeni's is that their scoop sizes were inconsistent, and even the wafer sizes was inconsistent. I think this is about managing expectation and making sure scoops stay consistent throughout different services. I will definitely be back for pints next time! Taste: 4/5 Presentation: 4/5 Recommend to a friend?: Yes Consistent: can be improved Cost: $ Parking: has a decent sized parking lot. Go slower before you enter or you might miss it, next to a giant tree. Exit is one way through the back side. read more

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I came over the weekend and just don't get the hype? I got a small, which comes with 2 scoops. I got one scoop of brown butter almond brittle and one of salted peanut butter with chocolate flecks. The almond had no taste. It's not just that it didn't taste like almond, it tasted like nothing. The peanut butter was better since it actually tasted like peanut butter. But overall I wasn't impressed with either. My friend got one scoop of vanilla and one of chocolate, and threw it out halfway through cuz it wasn't worth it. There also weren't enough people working (2 on a hot saturday) so it took awhile. I know they're new, so I'll give them the benefit of the doubt there. But given the price and lack of flavor, I don't think Jeni's is worth it. read more

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams - small size cup - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

The quality of Jeni's ice creams lives up to the name of the establishment. These rich, hearty ice creams melt differently in your mouth than your average store-bought ice creams. One who's eaten his fair share knows that this ice cream is different. I found that out on my first visit. This ice cream has a different consistency. The Brambleberry Crisp is my favorite so far. Jeni's debuted their Wedding Cake flavor and it's another fan favorite. I'm sure that the four scoops I had so far will not be my last. read more

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams - Brambleberry Crisp - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Jeni's ice creams are incredibly smooth and luxurious tasting. For the lactose-intolerant, their dairy-free options top notch - I find them indistinguishable from the "regular" ice cream in depth of flavor and texture. They have ~20 flavors to choose from, so it can feel overwhelming. We visited during a midday lull, and the friendly staff was happy to give us samples. On our visit, they didn't have any of the more adventurous flavors that I've seen at other Jeni's locations (e.g. goat cheese, everything bagel). I'm not sure if that's a Durham location thing or if Jeni's HQ just didn't have wild flavors in their rotation while we were visiting. They won't unseat the Parlour as my favorite local ice cream spot, but I also wouldn't turn down a visit next time I'm in the Brightleaf area. Bonus tip: They have a rewards app, where you get $5 for every $100 that you spend. Jeni's is on the pricey side, so it won't take too many visits to get there! read more

I prefer to support local ice cream shops in Durham, but I will make an exception for Jeni's. The quality of their ice cream is great, and they have such a wide variety of flavors. The smell of the freshly made waffle cones & bowls was enough to convince me to add that to my order and I think everyone should too. I got the Gooey Butter cake and coffee with sugar and cream and both were incredible. I went back 2 days later and tried the vegan cold brew with coconut cream flavor- it was great for a vegan ice cream but lacked that creaminess that Jeni's has. I'm glad Jeni's moved to Durham, especially in the Brightleaf area. I also love that Jeni's is open later than many other Durham ice cream shop/ dessert places. However, be prepared to wait in line, as everyone seems to try many flavors and like to take their sweet time while doing it. read more

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

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Yum! We got brambleberry crisp, salted peanut butter with chocolate flecks, and goat cheese with red cherries and they were all delicious. Deducting one star because it was poorly managed. There were only 2 employees on a busy Friday night with a long line out the door. The staff was clearly miserable and mentally checked out. read more

The wildberry lavendar has been my favorite ever since i horded pints of it in my dorm mini-fridge at OSU using my leftover swipes . The golden nectar is a new flavor i havent seen before but sheesh the description of tasting like fading sunlight was spot on (aka it tastes like honey but apparently it's just spiced vanilla) read more

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams - Wildberry lavendar and golden nectar - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I'm so excited that Jeni's ice cream has come to Durham. I am very familiar with them as I used to go to a shop in Atlanta. Their ice cream is always fresh and super tasty. They make their waffle cones and bowls on site and never prepackaged. I love that they have such a huge and rotating selection. read more

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

I have been waiting to try Jeni's ice cream for a while since I wanted to try it in a store location as opposed to out of a pint from the grocery store. It did not disappoint! I got the wildberry lavender and dark chocolate and they were both smooth, creamy, flavorful, and delicious. I also appreciated the addition of the wafer. The only reason I am giving it 4 stars is because it's a tad bit expensive for what you're getting in my opinion. read more

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams - wildberry lavender + dark chocolate ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I'm torn. But, first, the money situation: this is very expensive ice cream. A small waffle bowl with only two (skimpy, 1/4 to 1/3 c.) scoops and zero add-ons will run you $11. Then you'll be prompted for a **$5 tip**. After you've waited in a long line (bc they don't hire enough employees) that's usually about 20min+. The ice cream is good, and lots of novel variety (unless your vegan - then I hope you like two of the same flavors all year with a third seasonal by pint only, for no apparent reason?). But there are two other really good ice cream spots in Durham that don't gouge like it feels Jenis does, so I just don't come here anymore. read more

Amazing flavors!!! Finally made it to Jeni's, as soon as you open the front door you are greeted by the sweet smell of waffle cones. Lots of flavors including vegan flavors. Ordered 2 scoops, Frose and rainbow sorbet. The flavors were great and the waffle cone was delicious. Staff is great, place is nice, bright and clean. Great addition to the Bright Leaf district. Don't forget to sign up for the rewards. read more

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Really cute shop, friendly staff, fun aesthetics, and just overall great environment. Indoor and outdoor seating is nice, and the ice cream is spectacular. The flavors are quite fun and all of them taste great. I've tried brambleberry, peach jam, coffee, and butter cake and a couple others and not a single one has disappointed. Not only is the flavor great, but so is the texture, just overall amazing ice cream. Only criticism is that the waffle cones are a bit salty for my taste, I understand it's done to counter the sweetness but I think it's a bit overdone but that just may be my taste. Would definitely recommend, a great addition to the area. read more

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

Love this place! First, let's talk about the dairy free options. There are some fabulous flavors to pick from! Texas Sheet Cake, caramel pecan sticky buns, and so many more! I have a friend who is dairy free and she was so excited by the choices she had to pick from. Then there are their regular flavors and they keep a rotating menu of delicious flavors! Cinnamon bun, caramel popcorn, buttermilk strawberry and many more! This ice cream shop is an amazing little shop with absolutely delicious flavors to chose from! I highly suggest giving them a visit! read more

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Great local spot, will be back. The Merry Berry is FANTASTIC, truly one of the best ice creams I've experienced. 1 issue... The "Flight" (10 ice cream flavors), is predetermined and not chose your own, which seems very odd. It's not premade so why can't the 10 flavors be chosen on the spot? read more

This will be one of the best ice creams you will eat. A national brand not because they throw a ton of sugar into it, but because the ice cream is to die for. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Lots of seating outdoor here for a fun environment[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and even at 10pm the service was great! read more

I've cream: I was Jonesing for some ice cream and I'd heard that this spot would be worth the wait. I got a waffle cone that came with up to 3 flavors. One flavor was the gooey cake (good but not memorable; could use more butter cake); the star of my experience was the lavender which was delightfully fruity. It was recommended by one of the workers and he was spot on. The waffle cone was also also deliciously crispy. Service: although we waited about 25 min to be served. The employees were patient and helpful and let us taste whatever we wanted. Scoops were generous. Price was less than $10 per cone. Environment: We sat outside since it was a nice night. No one was sitting inside. It's near a night club so people watching is entertaining. Music is playing outside. I highly recommend and look forward to trying other flavors. FYI flavors on the web site were not the current flavors. read more

Some of the best Ice cream I've had, it was extremely creamy and had very unique flavors. The service was quick and the staff were super nice. The outdoor seating was ideal for the warm summer weather. Definitely will come back and try more flavors!! A must try close to dukes campus too read more

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Had ice cream the other day and it was a terrific experience. The flavors and creaminess are amazing. The server was very friendly and polite. If I am over this way it is hard not to stop in! read more

I'm going against the grain here, I know, but I just... don't like Jeni's ice cream. It's so buttery, it tastes like I should be spreading it on toast, not eating it for dessert. The coconut/coffee flavor tastes like those artificially flavored K-cups. The 'darkest chocolate' is more like 'mediumest chocolate'. (Seriously, this tastes like regular chocolate Ben & Jerry's, not the almost black bitter-fest it should taste like.) And while the other flavors I've tried have been okay (but just okay), I just can't get past the feeling that I'm eating a stick of butter on a cone. And $5.75 for a sample-sized cup and this is just peak not-worth-it. I concur with another reviewer: go to the Parlour. read more

Two words. Butter Brickle. (Additional text as required by Yelp, Old Macdonald had a farm) read more

I knew there was a lot of hype around Jeni's and my god, I now see why! A huge list of creative flavors and plenty of non dairy options. They let you sample as many as you'd like and explain each flavor to you. The staff at this location was super helpful and patient. But THE FLAVORS. THE WAFFLE CONE. darkest chocolate was the best. I ordered it two days in a row. Do not skip the waffle cone. They're just a bit salty and a perfect complement to the ice cream. I will dream of Jeni's for the rest of my life. read more

To celebrate the first day of summer, Jeni's locations across the country celebrated with free ice cream scoops for rewards members (sign up easily and for free via with the app for other perks!). The event was fun and celebratory with helpful and friendly staff who recommended some fan favorites and patiently let us sample different flavors. Of the 3 scoops I indulgently ordered, Honey Vanilla Bean was my favorite for its simplicity; Wildberry Lavender and Pineapple Upside-Down Cake were also tasty. I also enjoyed the perfectly shaped Buttercrisp Waffle Cup that allows cup lovers to enjoy the best parts of the cone without the mess! read more

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams - 3-scoop Honey Vanilla Bean, Wildberry Lavender, and Pineapple Upside-Down Cake in a Buttercrisp Waffle Cup - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

This place is AMAZING!!! So happy to have it in the heart of Durham too! The staff was great, ice cream is superb and the waffle cones are fantastic! I'll be back (maybe on a weekly basis)! read more

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I love this place! The ice cream flavors are so unique and good! Highly recommended! Great indoor and outdoor eating areas. Prefect in the summer. Super fast service. Great date night spot as well. read more

I can't even wait until I get home, so I'm sitting here in my car, opening up a pint of a new flavor I just bought "blind." It's amazing. Tried the Gooey Butter Cake. Butter cake splendidness! So happy, I always end up laughing because it's just cold happiness Anyway yum! Try 'em out forrrrrr sure. read more

I've tired just about every flavor they have and they are all so good. My favorite flavors are the Sweet Cream Biscuits and Peach Jam, Salty Caramel, and Savannah Buttermint! They are always adding new flavors and their homemade waffle cones are so good! read more

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The ice cream, is indeed splendid. Unfortunately, the service was far from that. We were there tonight and the waiting staff was grumpy and belligerent. I also noticed that they scooped out the top part of the melted ice cream from the bins-which is good, who wants slush- but they dump it straight into a trash bin. They filled my daughter's icecream cone with the wrong flavor- cause the attention was somewhere else- and that went in the trash bin also. So much waste! I really wish there was more attention to detail. read more

It is definitely your generic ice cream place that gets the job done! As someone who is nondairy, I will say it has a great variety of options to choose from unlike a lot of places with only sorbets as options. This was also furry pet friendly!! The employees were very friendly and welcoming. I would come here again :) read more

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams - Coffee With Cream & Sugar Pint - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Ice cream is yummy, but overpriced. Service is a bit slow. Waffle corners are saltier than other locations. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance - good amount of indoor and outdoor seating for gatherings.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Amazing ice creams and the staff was incredibly nice and knowledgeable. Overall great experience!

Someone on Reddit recommended them so we stopped in. They've got lots of flavors and a nice atmosphere but I found the menu confusing. I like just a scoop in a simple cone. Their starting size seems to be two flavors. Then they list a price for cones and I wasn't sure which that applied to. So I went their route with a scoop of Mexican Hot Chocolate and a scoop of Coffee in a cup. My wife stood her ground and got only Darkest Chocolate. She added sprinkles but there were barely any. The serving size was small. The ice cream was good but not remarkable. The kid behind the counter was pleasant and likeable. It was worth a try but not my kind of place. read more

It was so delicious and the customer service was great! I really loved the different variety of flavors! I will be back!

Very good service! Really loved trying out alll the cool flavors with my kids today! They were really patient in letting us choose! Really liked how organized clean and how well they all worked together! read more

Jenis ice cream is always such an amazing treat when you are craving something sweet. They always have an incredible variety of decadent flavors. They also always have gluten free and dairy free options. My favorite thing though is that they give you a small piece of waffle cone when you get a cup. Yum! read more

Amazing selection and very warm & knowledgeable staff, if your looking for top tier ice cream this is your go to spot , you can sample anything and the flavors are very unique and complex , recommend to anyone read more

No sundaes, floats, milkshakes, ice cream sandwiches, or even toppings? And yet they're the most expensive in town? And the ice cream is made not by Jeni's but by a big dairy in Ohio? I don't get what's to special about this place. read more

We LOVE Jeni's ice cream. Amazing flavors which taste like heaven. We were so excited to get a location in Durham but we were very disappointed in our experience. The person serving us scooped the smallest scoops of ice cream I have seen in my life. One was barely half of a small scoop. Then the moment we stepped outside to sit, an awful smell of rotten fish swept over us and got worse as we sat there. We think it was coming from the neighboring restaurant trash bins which are located near the eating area. I really hope the management can make some improvements in service and smell. Otherwise I can't see how this location will last. read more

This place is AMAZING! I went to an ice cream place in the Midwest once that had non traditional flavors and it was fantastic. I've been in search of something similar for years since, and Jeni's is it! There was a line but it moved steadily- just long enough for me to read all the flavors. They have three cases and the majority of the flavors are repeated in each case, so when you're "down the line" you have plenty of time to read and decide. The employees were friendly, despite the never ending line. They let me try multiple flavors, each time with a smile, and a wave of "it's ok!" Everything I tried was great. I can't remember them all, but the coffee was third in line. I ordered the Brambleberry Crisp and Brown Sugar Almond Brittle in a homemade waffle bowl. My girlfriend ordered the Wildberry Lavender (fantastic) and Brambleberry Crisp as well. First, I never order fancy cones or bowls, but seeing the waffle cones and bowls were obviously homemade, I decided to try the bowl. Boy am I glad I did because it was SO GOOD. I could sit around and snack on their waffles alone! They were a perfect mixture of sweet and slightly salty and paired well with the ice cream. The Brambleberry Crisp was fantastic. It's like eating a berry streusel with vanilla ice cream, right when the ice cream has started to melt into the streusel and made everything soft. The Brown Butter Almond Brittle was my immediate favorite. Buttercream ice cream with toffee and caramel, probably one of the best flavors I've ever had! Is the ice cream expensive? Yes. Is it worth it? Also YES. I ate every last crumb of my waffle bowl, and that was after I was using it to scoop the ice cream into my mouth in lieu of a spoon. One important thing to note- Jeni's is in stores! I found both flavors in my local grocery store and they are just as fresh and yummy as when I tried them at Jeni's! read more