There just isn't anything better than stopping in and enjoying a cup of Jeni's truly splendid ice cream. Jen I worked on perfecting her ice cream for years before discovering a secret ingredient that makes her ice cream the creamiest, smoothest ice cream you'll ever try! She has a variety of creative flavors and even dairy free! This location seems small but there is seating upstairs so you can annoy your treat with a splendid view of the U Street corridor.
Joshua H.
Very high quality ice cream with a lot of delicious flavors to choose from. The ambiance inside the store is also very nice and they even have an upstairs seating area.
K. G. A. O.
Firstly, this place is incredibly charming. After experiencing disappointing service at a different location from a separate establishment/franchise, coming here was a fantastic choice. The store's ambiance is adorable, and I found myself being of my generation taking pictures/reels before even ordering. When I approached the counter, I was pleasantly surprised by the patience and kindness of the person serving me. They weren't condescending or rushed, which was a refreshing change. Despite not being busy, I & many I’m sure have encountered instances where customer service makes you feel like a burden.This interaction was not that.The person (had a different bandanna than everyone else), and they helped me navigate my indecision by 1) being friendly 2) suggesting I try the flavors I was torn between (instead of getting annoyed or rushing me). Thanks to their service, I created a perfect ice cream combination that I thoroughly, thoroughlyyyyyyyyyyy enjoyed!Thanks so much! Can’t wait to go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sorbete
Real Reviews
Absolutely the best ice cream in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chevalier S.
Too many fun flavors to try. Line out of door at 11pm. Plenty of seating upstairs. I had the super moon and nebula berry.
Lior Paster
There is a reason why the line is long. It’s worth it! The ice cream is great. The service is excellent. And there’s lots of seating upstairs so no wonder everyone comes here for a cool scoop of ice cream. It’s also very affordable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Buttercrisp Waffle Cone or Bowl
Samina M.
Jeni's Ice Cream is a must-go! I've been to Jeni's a few times now and truly have never had a bad experience. They serve quality ice cream in a variety of unique flavors - arguably one of the best in the District! The 14th street location was beautifully decorated in the style of their new Punk Stargonaut flavors collection. Loved the vividly colored balloons that complimented the white brick interior! My personal favorite Jeni's flavor is the Darkest Chocolate, a smooth dark chocolate blend packed with fair trade cocoa. If you are a chocolate lover, Darkest will be the flavor for you! My friend and I split a waffle cone trio and got it with Darkest Chocolate, Fluffernutter Pie (Peanut Butter, Vanilla Marshmallow, and Oat Pie Crust Pieces), and Brambleberry Crisp (Oat Streusel and Brambleberry Crisp). I applauded my friend for choosing such a great trio of flavors! This was a lovely blend of chocolate, fruity jams, and solid crust/crisp pieces woven perfectly in a high-quality vanilla ice cream. Delectable! The service at Jeni's has always been so positive in my experience! Their staff is always so kind and are very helpful if you want to sample any of their flavors. If you are in need of a post-dinner sweet treat or late night snack, look no further!
Scott Oakley
Amazing ice cream and just as amazing team. Very friendly and helpful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sylvia M
Very good ice cream. The servers are friendly and has a good understanding of the flavor profiles, products and we found out there’s a Jeni’s in our hometown.
Great place for ice cream!Magi was so nice(it was the second time she helped us!), giving us recommendations with a warm smile :)Definitely recommend this place!(Tip: get the 'FLIGHT' and try all of the flavors!)Dietary restrictions: Vegan & gluten free options available.Kid-friendliness: Ice cream.
Ice cream was delicious. Thought they made it fresh on the premises .
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lindsay J.
I went to Jenny's ice cream today, and I bought the milk chocolate and it was splendid! I highly recommend buying it. The service was excellent, they listen to my order with respect and kindness also the ambiance is wonderful! They have upstairs seating with chairs and booths and my favorite part, the chalkboard upstairs! Check Jeni ice cream out today!
Nuha Anwar
Jeni's Splendid is indeed splendid. The richness of the ice cream and fresh taste. They have a great selection of ice creams, including vegan, soy-free ice creams, which are honestly hard to find. The flavors are so unique too, such as the lemon and blueberries parfait, which is one of my personal favorites because of just how the flavor pops into your mouth. I also recommend the Texas sheet cake if you are really into chocolate. The atmosphere is nice and fun too as there is a chalkboard and more room upstairs.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michelle Lopez
Ice cream is good, customer service is lacking tremendously!
There just isn't anything better than stopping in and enjoying a cup of Jeni's truly splendid ice cream. Jen I worked on perfecting her ice cream for years before discovering a secret ingredient that makes her ice cream the creamiest, smoothest ice cream you'll ever try! She has a variety of creative flavors and even dairy free! This location seems small but there is seating upstairs so you can annoy your treat with a splendid view of the U Street corridor.
Very high quality ice cream with a lot of delicious flavors to choose from. The ambiance inside the store is also very nice and they even have an upstairs seating area.
Firstly, this place is incredibly charming. After experiencing disappointing service at a different location from a separate establishment/franchise, coming here was a fantastic choice. The store's ambiance is adorable, and I found myself being of my generation taking pictures/reels before even ordering. When I approached the counter, I was pleasantly surprised by the patience and kindness of the person serving me. They weren't condescending or rushed, which was a refreshing change. Despite not being busy, I & many I’m sure have encountered instances where customer service makes you feel like a burden.This interaction was not that.The person (had a different bandanna than everyone else), and they helped me navigate my indecision by 1) being friendly 2) suggesting I try the flavors I was torn between (instead of getting annoyed or rushing me). Thanks to their service, I created a perfect ice cream combination that I thoroughly, thoroughlyyyyyyyyyyy enjoyed!Thanks so much! Can’t wait to go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sorbete
Absolutely the best ice cream in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Too many fun flavors to try. Line out of door at 11pm. Plenty of seating upstairs. I had the super moon and nebula berry.
There is a reason why the line is long. It’s worth it! The ice cream is great. The service is excellent. And there’s lots of seating upstairs so no wonder everyone comes here for a cool scoop of ice cream. It’s also very affordable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Buttercrisp Waffle Cone or Bowl
Jeni's Ice Cream is a must-go! I've been to Jeni's a few times now and truly have never had a bad experience. They serve quality ice cream in a variety of unique flavors - arguably one of the best in the District! The 14th street location was beautifully decorated in the style of their new Punk Stargonaut flavors collection. Loved the vividly colored balloons that complimented the white brick interior! My personal favorite Jeni's flavor is the Darkest Chocolate, a smooth dark chocolate blend packed with fair trade cocoa. If you are a chocolate lover, Darkest will be the flavor for you! My friend and I split a waffle cone trio and got it with Darkest Chocolate, Fluffernutter Pie (Peanut Butter, Vanilla Marshmallow, and Oat Pie Crust Pieces), and Brambleberry Crisp (Oat Streusel and Brambleberry Crisp). I applauded my friend for choosing such a great trio of flavors! This was a lovely blend of chocolate, fruity jams, and solid crust/crisp pieces woven perfectly in a high-quality vanilla ice cream. Delectable! The service at Jeni's has always been so positive in my experience! Their staff is always so kind and are very helpful if you want to sample any of their flavors. If you are in need of a post-dinner sweet treat or late night snack, look no further!
Amazing ice cream and just as amazing team. Very friendly and helpful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very good ice cream. The servers are friendly and has a good understanding of the flavor profiles, products and we found out there’s a Jeni’s in our hometown.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chocolate Ice Cream, Wildberry Lavender
Great place for ice cream!Magi was so nice(it was the second time she helped us!), giving us recommendations with a warm smile :)Definitely recommend this place!(Tip: get the 'FLIGHT' and try all of the flavors!)Dietary restrictions: Vegan & gluten free options available.Kid-friendliness: Ice cream.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Texas Sheet Cake, Wildberry Lavender, Gooey Butter Cake
Restaurantji Recommends
Ice cream was delicious. Thought they made it fresh on the premises .
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
I went to Jenny's ice cream today, and I bought the milk chocolate and it was splendid! I highly recommend buying it. The service was excellent, they listen to my order with respect and kindness also the ambiance is wonderful! They have upstairs seating with chairs and booths and my favorite part, the chalkboard upstairs! Check Jeni ice cream out today!
Jeni's Splendid is indeed splendid. The richness of the ice cream and fresh taste. They have a great selection of ice creams, including vegan, soy-free ice creams, which are honestly hard to find. The flavors are so unique too, such as the lemon and blueberries parfait, which is one of my personal favorites because of just how the flavor pops into your mouth. I also recommend the Texas sheet cake if you are really into chocolate. The atmosphere is nice and fun too as there is a chalkboard and more room upstairs.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ice cream is good, customer service is lacking tremendously!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
They should learn how to treat their employees.