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Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams — Old Town desserts anchored by the Ice Cream. Classic neighborhood feel, nothing here chasing trends. The menu goes beyond what you'd expect. Sophie Wang: "The lemon berry is tang at its best"
Sophie Wang
173 reviews
“I will add that this ice cream is NOT cheap, but it is delicious”
$10 for a fly in my ice cream. Picture of ice cream before eating for reference. Fly was inside the scoop.
One of my kids found this place in a Google search for us to try on the way back to our hotel since Penelope's didn't have any ice cream for me to try.
1419 N Wells St Ste 1S, Chicago, IL 60610
“LOVE Jeni’s ice cream.”
LOVE Jeni’s ice cream! Got the sampler with a waffle cone bowl and I was in heaven. Definitely recommend if you have trouble picking what flavor to commit to.
Sarah Mumper
Nov 2025
“This place was truly a treat.”
This place was truly a treat! In the heart of a Neighbourhood, this ice cream shop stands out as a local favorite, but also great for families and tourists passing through the neighborhood or anyone looking for a unique ice cream treat!
Brian Collier
Nov 2025
“One of the coziest Jeni’s locations in my opinion, right in the heart of Old Town.”
One of the coziest Jeni’s locations in my opinion, right in the heart of Old Town. The classic flavors are always satisfying, especially the gooey butter cake and darkest chocolate. There are plenty of seasonal flavors that keep the menu exciting as well.
Bill
Jul 2025
“Classic ice cream shop vibes.”
Classic ice cream shop vibes. There are tons of great flavors from the unique to the tried and true. The space is airy and open, plus it is whimsical & inviting with extra seating upstairs. The staff is super friendly as well. I was there when it wasn't busy at all and they suggested samples and let me take my time browsing.
Nisah Cheatham
Jul 2025
“Excellent choice of ice cream flavors and customer service is friendly and kind!”
Deanna FayCurry
Jul 2025
“It was my first time at Jeni's Ice Cream, and I visited during the Old Town Art Festival.”
It was my first time at Jeni's Ice Cream, and I visited during the Old Town Art Festival. The staff were friendly, patient, and encouraged sampling by explaining each flavor thoroughly. I tried the Brambleberry Crisp and the Darkest Chocolate — the chocolate was rich and bold, while the Brambleberry Crisp had a nice balance without being overly sweet. I really enjoyed the combination! The staff left a great impression overall. However, I didn’t find the waffle cup worth the extra two dollars — it didn’t add much to the experience.
Sony Karki
Jun 2025
“The ice cream was excellent and the staff were super helpful.”
The ice cream was excellent and the staff were super helpful. They let you try as many flavors as you want before buying. It was super busy and for good reason.
Brad
Jun 2025
“There is nothing like a couple scoops of your favorite Jeni’s Ice cream after a good dinner.”
There is nothing like a couple scoops of your favorite Jeni’s Ice cream after a good dinner. To me it is always worth the price lol. My favorite flavors are Almond Brittle & Bramble Berry Crisp. This location is pretty neat since they have this upstairs seating area that fits about 5-10 guests.
Yosef Montgomery
Aug 2024
“Great as any other Jeni's location.”
Great as any other Jeni's location. The icecream is sweet, but not too much. Line gets long but they try to move it along quickly. Overall they have a good selection of unique flavors, I recommend
A
Jul 2024
“Yummy ice cream with unique flavors.”
Yummy ice cream with unique flavors! The waffle bowl was crispy and light. Lines get long but worth the wait!
Amany Loulou
May 2024
“The freshly made waffle cone scent permeates a 10 ft radius of all Jeni’s ice cream stores.”
The freshly made waffle cone scent permeates a 10 ft radius of all Jeni’s ice cream stores. Been coming here for years. Staff is always patient, kind & accommodating with questions and samples. They’ve creative flavors & seasonal flavors (with dairy free & vegan options too) that can be bought by scoop or by the pint, even with dry ice for any “to go” orders. Hard to pick a favorite, they’re all so good!
Tanya Kiatathikom
Oct 2023
“Delicious ice cream in a cool little shop.”
Delicious ice cream in a cool little shop. If you’ve ever had their store-bought pints, this is sooo much better! Their cake batter flavor is absolutely amazing. Definitely stop in if you’re in the city during the summer months.
Kyle Can Eat
Nov 2022
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