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    Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

    4.1 (50 reviews)
    Open 1:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Flavors for everyone (including dairy free)
    Heather H.

    What an elevated pleasant surprise! This is not your mama's ice cream store- these flavors are multi-layered and textured. They offer a variety of fun & unique flavors! Kelli, the customer service extraordinaire was extremely helpful in giving me pointers (as I was a Jeni's newbie) and was uber-patient in my questions and samples!! She's a gem. While the price might be a smidge higher than your average old-school ice cream shop, it's worth evey penny! (& it's rare I give anything 5 stars... just sayin')

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    Nikki S.

    Me and my friend decided to try a new ice cream spot today and we are NOT disappointed! First off, walking in we were both pleasantly surprised with the sweet smell of ice cream. The creamery looked clean and fresh. The glass counters were clean and the bins of ice cream didn't look cross contaminated either. The wall decor was so cute and the lady working over the counter was so nice. I got the honey vanilla bean two scoops with a waffle cone. Let me tell you it was absolutely Devine!!! It was creamy and had such a unique vanilla flavor. The honey really gave it its own distinct flavor too. It was plenty to eat and super good. The waffle cone too was like a salted caramel cone. I wasn't the biggest fan because the salt threw me off but it was a perfect crunch and perfect size. No leaks or anything! Such a good ice cream. It was a little more expensive but, if you want an alternative treat like Cold Stone Creamery, this is the spot!

    Two scoops in a waffle bowl
    Dub H.

    I was there Gandalf, I was there 3000 years ago when Jeni made the first ice cream. For real, I was. I was a college student in Columbus, Ohio. We would go to the shop in the North Market before it was Jeni's and after to the shop in the Short North and other locations. I was so excited when they opened up a shop a few miles from my home in Powell, Ohio. Jeni's makes some great ice cream with high quality ingredients, locally sourced (well, local to CMH), and has some amazing flavors that have now become classic flavors. But is Jeni's right for North Carolina? They are an Ohio brand. They make Ohio flavors such as Sweet corn with black raspberries, or Middle West Whiskey and Pecans (OYO is a local Columbus distillery), or goat cheese with Michigan cherries....these are great for Ohio, but what about the flavors of the south? Service at this location is the worst I've seen of any Jeni's scoop shops, I think that its distance from the mothership allows for quality to slip--no friendly welcomes, poor management of customer flow, multiple employees helping one person when there's a line.... Plus they don't have all the same items they have up north such as fresh made whipped cream! I about walked out when I made my order and they told me they didn't "do that down here." Jeni's used to be a very socially just shop. They paid a living wage, benefits, great hours and they didn't allow tips because of this. Now they do. It was always nice when you bought your overpriced expensive ice cream to not see a "now lets tack on another 20% for scooping you a $12 ice cream cone." Now I don't really see mention of benefits online and salary seems about average. Jeni needs to separate herself and her politics from the business. Many years ago she proclaimed very radical left leaning beliefs on the company social media, angering about half of her customers...not sure why you'd do that? Who wants any political ideology shoved in your face when you just want ice cream? This also happened at the same time they were having multiple listeria outbreaks in their kitchens forcing them to close shops and dump thousands of gallons of ice cream. Public trust was really hurt and then she insulted half the customer base. I remember the shops being empty for a long time I didn't think they'd make it. It's no wonder they seem to pay less now and allow tips, it was probably the only way to survive. I'm not sure Jeni's really fits in down here as much as it does up north. Here we have Goodberry's, Sunni Skies, Fresh Local, JT's, Fat Cat and many other homemade ice cream shops that you can feed your entire family for the cost of one person at Jeni's.

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    Tee C.

    I was so excited that they put a Jeni's in Raleigh. I could only get it when I went to Atlanta before. I was so happy when I got my dark chocolate with rainbow sprinkles. The team members were so nice and friendly. I would definitely return.

    Vegan peppermint patty and Texas sheet cake
    Brittnay V.

    This place is unbelievably good! No wonder the line was out the door. It was well worth the wait. The customer service is exceptional. If you're looking for drive thru service, you won't get that here. They actually greet and help each guest / family. Now the taste, I need vegan options and truly these are the best vegan flavors & creamiest vegan ice cream I've ever had! I got the peppermint party and the Texas sheet cake! The rest of my family basically ordered every other regular option. Everything was delicious!

    Dairy free  Texas Sheet Cake (DF)  Lemon Bar (DF)  Lemon & Blueberries Parfait  With sprinkles
    Marie S.

    Love this place! They have the Best dairy free ice cream I have ever had! The employees are very friendly and helpful- they help with your choices. You can taste before you order. Best part- you can buy pints to take home.

    The entrance to the shop
    Elizabeth N.

    Walk down the quaint path at Cameron Village and find this little gem tucked away in the shops. With unique flavors and kind staff Jeni's is the sweet spot to stop. The choices will have you wanting to pile your dish high with non-traditional flavors like Sparkling Cherry Pie. Come hungry, try a sample and let your tastebuds dance while you take a chance at a new twist on a childhood favorite we think this may just be something out of this world! **Our child with autism is overwhelmed easily. She struggled for a moment but the staff was gentle and kind waiting for her to regulate, understand and order! Kudos for hiring kind people!!!

    Rebecca M.

    I learned about Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams from a Yelp Event. It is located in the Village District. Parking was easy with a lot of parking spaces and even some two hour spots right in front of the shop. The staff is welcoming here and I believe they give samples but I did not ask for any. There are about 20 flavors to pick from. Most of the flavors are always available but some rotate about every week to get you to come back. A downside to Jeni's is that there is no seating or counter either inside or outside so I wouldn't get half scoops again as it melts so quickly. For that event, we were given three half scoops and one of the employees suggested I try the Pop Tarts Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon as it just came out and was limited. So I got that and Wildberry Lavender and Salted Peanut Butter with Chocolate Flecks. I got a pint of the Milkiest Chocolate to go. I like the flavor of it but it melts too quickly. $12 a pint seems a little pricey too.

    Holly K.

    I am a big fan of Jenni's so I was happy to see they were opening up a shop in the Village District! They are located in the same plaza as Ivy & Leo and Village Deli, close to Kale Me Crazy. The shop is small, but they have two scoop stations setup behind the counter. Honestly the only reason for not five stars is they have zero seating. Not even a few bistro tables outside. It's hard to get a four year old to wait until he gets home to eat his ice cream. He ended up just sitting on the ground outside the building. Besides the seating issue the interior is bright and fun. The flavors are all clearly displayed on the board and in the case. I went for salted peanut butter with chocolate flecks and sweet cream biscuits with peach jam. Both were so delicious! They allow you to taste the flavors before you commit. My son got the rainbow frozen yogurt and vanilla and loved both. He was able to get sprinkles on his. They also have cute stickers at the front that kids can grab one of. The employees were freindlly! It is their openeing week and it wasn't too busy. I can see the place get slammed on the weekends and as we continue into Summer.

    Almond Butter Brittle, Rainbow Yogurt and Gooey Butter Cake
    MK W.

    I was excited to try Jenni's as I've seen in the grocery store but been afraid to commit to a full pint of a few flavors. The guy who served us was very enthusiastic and told us which were most popular, limited, etc and recommended trying as many as possible which I loved. I only wish they had some outdoor seating to sit and enjoy. The Yelp Color changing spoon was a fun addition as well!

    Awesome folks delivering awesome service. Come say hi Shawnessy and Abigail!!
    Tauna S.

    The base texture of the ice cream is smooth. The dairy free Texas sheet cake has a coconut milk base that complements the chocolate cake very well. There's a nice shuttle honey taste to the honey vanilla and the Tahini oat is especially good without being over sweet. I really like the waffle bowl because it wasn't overpowering sweet as well. The service was great!! I'll be back with friends!! Environment was quiet and there was a a great outdoor seating area that we enjoyed! Rating of 5 for me is not often but considering I'm not a sweet lover but would recommend and do over because there was more flavor that sweet, more substance of an enjoyable time than smoozing, and no pandering, this place has my vote!!

    Chinyere U.

    Wow!!! What an extraordinary event! This place was like magical! The flavors were absolutely incredible. When I walked in the young lady was soooooo welcoming! She took her time and allowed me to sample different flavors and also advised me on her favorites as well as fan favorites! I mixed the Brambleberry Crisp and the Gooey Butter Cake in a waffle cone!!!! Wow!!!! I would absolutely recommend this place!!!

    Jeff F.

    Delicious ice cream! My fav6is the Texas sheet cake, so good! It's a bit pricey but worth it!

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    Good service and fair prices. Lots of classic flavors with a few seasonal flavors added in for variety. Delicious.

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    Highly recommend-- delicious ice cream and cool atmosphere!! The honey vanilla bean was soooo good!

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