Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream
Phone: (984) 259-1397
Splendid, indeed. Jeni's is a recent addition to Durham's ice cream scene, nestled in the Brightleaf District between Goorsha and Gojo. Relax with a cone on the patio, sampling flavors like the signature brown butter almond brittle, wildberry lavender and brambleberry crisp. Touting the "milkiest chocolate in all the world," Jeni's makes for a fine destination on National Chocolate Ice Cream Day in June as much as it does year-round.
Cuisines
- Desserts
Hours
Monday: 1:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday: 1:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday: 1:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Thursday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Friday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Saturday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sunday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday: 1:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday: 1:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Thursday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Friday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Saturday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sunday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
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Google Rating
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Strong the scoops are here.
Rich, creamy, and full of flavor. The coffee and salted peanut butter with chocolate flakes were smooth, balanced, and seriously satisfying. The staff kept the line moving quickly and efficiently, even with a crowd.
A place worth returning to — the Force agrees. -
Stopped by Jeni’s for some late-night ice cream treats! Tried a couple of free samples — the Gooey Butter Cake and Brambleberry Crisp — both were delicious.
The seating options are great, with both indoor and outdoor spaces. The AC inside is definitely refreshing. There’s some on-site parking, though it can get packed during busy hours.
A solid spot for a sweet fix! -
Located in the downtown, near to a cute neighborhood. The portion size is large: 4 half scoops are hardly finished by the two of us. Also the lady at the store was amazing! I was hesitated in picking the last flavor and she recommended me “goofy buttermilk”, which was the best among what we had:) If I have to say one down side, the ice cream melts a bit too quickly. Not to be concerned to much though
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Great ice cream shop. Nice variety of flavors. I did find the banana pudding to be a bit too sweet for my liking but overall was very happy with the service and the ice cream. Price was reasonable for the portions.
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I absolutely love the ice cream here! It is a bit pricey, but completely worth it for the quality. They have tons of unique choices, though my personal favorites are always Double Dough and Milkiest Chocolate. There is plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors, making it a great spot to hang out.
Pro tip for parking: The lot right outside the shop tends to fill up quickly. However, there is another lot about a 3-minute walk away that requires you to sign in on your phone by scan the QR code. Just let the staff at Jeni's know, and they can validate/extend your parking for up to 2 hours!
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