Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams — Restaurant in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government

In search of the best ice cream, yesterday my travels took me to this little nostalgic looking shop tucked in between a couple buildings in Athens, GA. I absolutely loved the curb appeal and felt quite inviting. It takes you back in time a bit (great job)! The shop was very clean and vibrant. The girl behind the counter (Blake) was very courteous and quite knowledgeable about the flavors and how they pair with one another. You can tell that they use a higher quality of ingredients than just a normal ice cream shop. On to the flavors; The Brambleberry Crisp is a must try for everyone (I thought it captured the flavors well). With the recommendation from Blake I paired it with the Salted Peanut Butter (which if you love peanut butter like I do, you should try it). The Brown Butter Almond Brittle had a great flavor, but I thought it was a little too sweet. Coffee with Cream and Sugar took me to a cup of Joe in the morning. I tried every flavor in the case.

Now on to why I have given 4.2 stars. (The .2 is because Blake and her knowledge of the product that she is selling). The sweetness of some of the flavors were a little over powering. My main reason is the price vs portion. I do not mind paying for a great product, but the portion should match. The waffle cone was smaller than most shops and the portion in the cone was less. My opinion is to increase the size to match the price and you will continue to grow your brand.

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I discovered this company when I tried their lemon and blueberry parfait pint sold at stores and it became my favorite flavor. I was excited to find out they were opening a store in Athens since I grew up with good ice cream shops abroad, and they’re hard to find in Georgia. I have been here twice and I enjoy their flavors and their patio. It’s a bonus to have an open space during the day. Another great detail is that they’re open until midnight. The tasting spoons are great, and the people working here are friendly and knowledgeable. I like having parking in this area, although it is tight. My only gripe is it is pricey; even the pints are much more expensive here than at the store. Their cones and bowls are a bit salty for my taste, but they are still good. Having said that, it’s the best ice cream in town and some of best ice cream you can find in the USA. The best deal is getting the multi flavor combos so you get more options and price becomes more reasonable/worth it. EDIT: today I visited for the 3rd time, waited in line for 15 minutes and it was very worth it to try their Rainbow Frozen yogurt flavor, one of the best flavors I’ve had in a long time, with enough subtlety, mild tartness, and flavor to dethrone the parfait. I’ll do the line again to bring some of it home. Also, the girl serving me was great and helpful like everyone...

I’ve gone to Jeni’s multiple times, to my disdain, because my girlfriend continuously drains my wallet to experience the gamble of beautiful rotating flavors. However, I have never had such an amazing experience like this one. Kimi was the best person I’ve ever had the opportunity to speak to in any food sales store. She laughed at my poorly crafted jokes and made me feel as though I was speaking with a close friend. My girlfriend also enjoyed her presence and in fact, we are still on the way home and laughing about the jokes she made with us. Kimi provided us amazing and warm service despite the fact that we entered the store 10 minutes before they closed. She was incredibly patient with us when our friend had to complete work for a class before we could choose our flavors. Thank you so much Kimi for completing this amazing experience and now that I’ve written your name three times I’m craving kiwis.

I will now go on Etsy and purchase and I LOVE JENI’S t-shirt in the name of this...