Elite Event: Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams – Decatur *SNEAK PEEK*

I was SO EXCITED to see that Jeni’s moved into my neck of the woods, and that it was having a sneak peek Unilocal event ON OUR ANNIVERSARY! Such a win-​win! So with glee we set out, and even ran into a few Unilocaler friends there! We were all invited to try out anything on the menu for free. It was a dream come true. We even got to meet Jeni, the founder!
The place was clean, well-​laid out and had good fusion of shabby-​chic and modern décor. I love that they have a dispenser of cucumber water to wash down all the sugar! That’s a must!
The most interesting thing that sets Jeni’s apart from other ice cream joints is their unique flavors. I like to think of it as artisan ice cream, and lots of their flavors have a pretty heavy savory component. Which is kind of a big deal for ice cream, and I should know, because ice cream is one of my favorite treats. For example, previously I’ve experienced some of their flavors at other locations; one had goat cheese in it, and another had biscuit bits (from the Loveless Café in Nashville, renowned for their biscuits).
However, most of our choices on this night were on the sweet side, and you could add toppings if you wanted (like the Chocolate Blackout Gravel! Yum!), but the flavors are amazing by themselves. You can have them in a cup, or you can have them in a hand-​made ice cream cone, which we didn’t try, but neither of us are cone people. :P
One of my enduring favorite flavors is the Buttercup Pumpkin with Amaretti cookies. SO GOOD!
One combo my husband tried was Black Currant Lambic Sorbet and Wildberry Lavender, which was tart and creamy at the same time. The Wildberry Lavender is really good by itself in a shake too, which I got with the drier carbonation option. I forget what it’s called. Interesting taste, dunno if I picked the right flavor syrup for it. It might have been better with root beer, but I’ll have to test that out next time.
I’ll admit, with my first bowl I mixed flavors and toppings too much to really get a clear vision of the unique tastes, so I need to be more conservative next time. But hey, you let Christina loose in an ice cream shop and tell her she can get whatever she wants, she’ll go crazy!
But yes, go to Jeni’s! You won’t be disappointed!

Um… free ice cream. We’re there. And it was delicious!
Here’s a sampling of what we tried.
Rum ball
Whiskey Egg nog
Brambleberry crisp
Coffee with sugar and cream
Dark chocolate
Ashkinose milk chocolate
Sweet potato with toasted marshmallows
AWESOME Unilocal event! Woot!

What a night! I first had the pleasure of sampling Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream a couple of years ago. I was impressed then, so when I saw that the company was opening a store in Decatur, I did a happy dance. Remembering the delicious «Sweet Potato and Toasted Marshmallow» flavor, I decided I would be among the first to pop in and see what other crazy flavors they’d come up with.
What a delight when Ben G. invited me to come along and be a part of the pre-​opening night fun. By the time I arrived, the line was already pretty long. I didn’t mind a bit, though, because there was much to entertain my guest and I while we waited.
First off, the shop smells amazing. That probably has a lot to do with the fact that Jeni’s makes their waffle cones fresh, on the spot, so that wonderful scent is constantly wafting around the place. There is a large menu/​flavor board behind the counter, do my friend and I read it about fifty times, deciding which flavors we wanted to branch out and try. Fortunately, Ben G. assured us that we would be able to sample as many flavors as we liked, and could order whatever we wanted. Seriously, my inner child could NOT have dreamed up a better scenario than this! Of course, my inner child is kind of a chunk.
So by the time I made it to the end of the line, I had eight sample spoons in my hand. I felt zero shame, for the record. I settled on a waffle cone with one scoop of the sweet potato and marshmallow and one scoop of the goat cheese and raspberry. I can’t say they were necessarily my favorites, but I had about five favorites and asking for five scoops seemed a bit extravagant. I did see people rocking three– and four-​scoop sundaes, though, and regretted my inhibition. Le sigh.
My advice for anyone going to Jeni’s — branch out. Try something that sounds «weird.» The flavors that are a bit outside the box are their specialty, and they do them very well. Sweet corn in ice cream? Yes please. A wonderful, interesting flavor.
Another highlight — Jeni herself was there to meet us, take selfies with us, and tell us all about her company and how she ended up making ice cream. She’s delightful, and so is her product. The only challenge is settling on a choice!

There’s a reason that Jeni’s ice cream is rated almost 5 stars (a solid 4.5 rating on Unilocal) – it’s freakin’ amazing.
The setup was cute, the service was impeccable, and Jeni herself was a delight to discuss the finer points of ice cream life with. She explained her process about how there’s less than 200 people making the ice cream, and she oversees the general making of it in the first place. They don’t make it here, I think she said they make it in Ohio? Regardless, she was charming and a joy to talk with. Later research told me that she’s even received a James Beard Award for her cookbook, which is pretty dang impressive.
Despite the fact that there were a ton of people, we were all able to get through in our designated time of an hour, and the mood was pretty amicable. The space was medium-​sized, with a bunch of big and small tables set up around the restaurant. While I was waiting outside for my plus one, about a dozen people came by and tried to go into the building. Ben and JJ gently explained that «it was a private event, and the store officially opened up tomorrow». So that in itself tells you that this place is going to be packed once they open their doors (which I believe they may have already done).
Rather than wax poetic about the ice cream and frozen yogurts now, I’ll choose to reserve all my opinions and long-​winded descriptions for the next time I go back. To be honest, it might even be this weekend… I am itching to try a few more flavors I didn’t get a chance to try at this event.
All in all, it was amazing! It’s a great example of how the Unilocal community is just such an awesome thing to be a part of. Free ice cream, congenial company, even the business owner being there and willing to talk to people was a great touch, too!
Oh and one final thing, I also heard Jeni talking about her Pint Club, where you sign up and get ice cream delivered to your door four times a year for a total of 12 pints. It’ll run you $ 144, but those same pints each charged at $ 15 would run you $ 180. So, you do the math on savings you could potentially get. Definitely a great option if you can see yourself consuming a ton of her ice cream. And, let’s face it – who couldn’t?!

I haven’t been to an ITP elite event in awhile, so I was super excited to be going to the Sneak Peek of Jeni’s before it opened ¹¹⁄₆. Besides I think a hoard of Unilocalers is a great way to go about a soft opening.
As usual I know where nothing is in Decatur and I haven’t been to Decatur square for many years… so I left early as to not get lost or turned around… I was in the 8pm time slot and was able to grab some dinner beforehand and navigate the streets and paymachines everywhere…
When I turned the corner to where the new shop was located, I was instantly greeted by our great host Ben and was directed to head toward the back of the winding line.
The wait wasn’t bad as I got to look over the swanky new shop, take a few pics, and even talked to the coolest woman in icecream Jeni! We also got to try their new flavors before anyone else. The rumball was potent but delicious and the triumph flavor… I couldn’t bring myself to try absinthe flavored icecream. I think there were a few more new ones but I can’t recall.
This is going to be a busy location and with the Jeni’s way of you can sample everything, it’ll probably be just like the Howell Mill location with the line out the door sometimes.
Nonetheless this was a cool event and the only thing better than free icecream is free Jeni’s Splendid icecream! It’s awesome that there’s another location in GA so soon and hope there are more to come (like toward my way in Marietta)…

This was so perfect! I was psyched to get the early time because I had hockey to watch, so much so I almost forgot about this. I threw on some shoes and hurried my way over to Decatur so I could get in, eat my ice cream, ignore the first period like my favorite team does best, and enjoy the rest of my night. It was perfect!
I don’t go to Jeni’s often because I would have no money. I was super excited to hear we would get new flavors before anyone else. One of those ended up being what I got, but first I had to try some I had never had before including the pumpkin and amaretti cookies, wildberry lavender, and Yazoo Sue. But once I had Triumph, I knew I had to have more.
It’s got absinthe, bitter orange candy, meringues, and is colored by a bit of matcha. It’s amazing. If you like pizzelle cookies, this is your ice cream. That’s what got me. Unfortunately though it’s hard to pair with anything, so I just had it by itself. I turn to go join everyone at a table with my cone, but lo and behold, there is Jeni herself.
I totally felt like a spaz but she had so much to say about this ice cream and it just made me so excited because of the pizzelle taste of it. It’s not for everyone, she said, but it suits me just well. I want it all the time.
I’m pretty sure this is no closer to me than the Westside one but now I know I am tucked right between two Jeni’s so I need to go more.

I don’t like sweets. Now that I have that out of the way, Jeni’s is the only ice cream I will eat in Georgia.
I was invited by my lady to preview Jeni’s and I wasn’t overly excited. She’s the sweet lady and I’m the meat man but I decided to tag along. When we walked up the great Ben G. was at the door greeting people and checking the list twice. It was such a pleasure to meet him and all my other fellow Unilocalers. Also the woman of the hour Jeni was there as well. She talked to pretty much all of the attendees in line about her line of ice cream products and her endeavor into the Atlanta market.
The ambience and décor…
This establishment is located in the ever so popular Decatur Square. There is an orange sign that displays the restaurant’s name prominently on the outside that is impossible to miss. There are some orange seats with tables on the outside if you are into that kind of thing. The inside is predictably clean with white walls a picture of Jeni. There is a counter in the middle and it divides the employees and customers selecting products from the customers sitting down at the tables enjoying their eats. If you have some kiddies or have the urge to be artistic, there is a small chalkboard with accompanying chalk to explore your inner Basquiat.
The eats…
The instant I walked through the door the aroma of fresh waffle comes entered my naval cavity and for the first time ever I was anxious to try some ice cream. The menu is extensive and the choices seem endless. I sampled Salty Caramel, Sweet Potato with Torched Marshmallows, and Buttercup Pumpkin with Amaretti Cookies and I loved them all! My favorite was the Sweet Potato with Torched Marshmallows. Pairing it with the waffle cone set it way over the top. The flavor was extremely distinct, one of a kind, and enough for me to want to come back over and over again.
Great ITP event — Check
Great restaurant for your sweet fix — Double Check

What a great experience getting a sneak peak of Jeni’s new Decatur location. The ice cream shop is right on the square, and the shop is beautiful!
I was part of the 8 – 9 pm group, and after being greeting by Ben and JJ, I headed in to make the difficult decision of what to get! It’s been few months since I’ve been to the westside Jeni’s, so there were many new seasonal flavors I wanted to try! The girl helping me was so patient and great with suggestions! After trying about 6 flavors, I decided on the pumpkin with torched marshmallows and the goat cheese and cherry in a waffle cone. Both were so flavorful and creamy, and the waffle cone was the perfect vessel to hold and eat the ice cream!
Jeni’s is a great addition to the Decatur square, and I can’t wait to go back and try more delicious and unique ice cream flavors!

I was super stoked to attend my first Atlanta Elite event and consume Jeni’s ice cream for the first time. I’m pleased to report that Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams were indeed splendid. Spendiferous to be exact.
Jeni herself was there, and she was very chatty and friendly. She was telling us about sourcing from Ohio farms and about how this is her 19^th store. Later I asked her what her favorite flavor is, and and she said now it’s lime cardamom buttermilk frozen yogurt with a little bit of black currant lambic sorbet on top. I tried both of those flavors, and they were yummy. Listen to the lady!
It was too hard to decide between all the delightful flavors, but we did a good job of sampling many of ‘em. It was cool to watch a gal make the waffle cones by hand, one of which ended up being a vessel for my salty caramel, sweet corn & black raspberries, and goat cheese with red cherries. All of the employees were smiling and patient and eager to assist. Quality ingredients and not too much sugar make these iced creams quite heavenly.
Thanks to Ben, Unilocal,and Jeni’s for a deliciously kickass event!

Can I please wake up everyday in a heaping bowl of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream concoctions? I’ve decided to call this food category «dessert art». With all the creative flavors I find it daunting to choose just one without trying them all. I nearly had a seizure with the question «What kind of sweets do you like?». I am woman and therefore like any and all sweets you put in front of me. Duh.
Anyways, wish I could have tried every flavor but everything I tried was outstanding in its own unique way. I love the entire concept of this place. Now I understand the crowds that stand in line for these delicious treats. LOVED it. Want to go back now. Thanks team!

Five stars all around for this event!
I have been to the Jeni’s on the Westside a couple of times but was excited to see this new location and try out some different flavors! We arrived with the 8:00 PM group and were graciously greeted by Ben and JJ, as always. The line inside was long but was moving quickly and gave us time to read through the menu and talk through the flavors we wanted to try. It also gave us a chance to talk with Jeni about her business, favorite flavors, and some cool things to come! She was such a nice, down to earth person and I am so glad she has had so much success with her delicious ice cream!
We were also able to watch the waffle cones being freshly made while waiting in line which made me immediately decided that I wanted to get one. The flavors I tried were the lemon buttermilk tart frozen yogurt and sweet potato with torched marshmallows. Both were delicious! In the moment, I was wanting something more on the sweet side so I opted to get the sweet potato flavor as well as the buttercup pumpkin with amaretti cookies in a waffle cone = DELICIOUS. Next time, I would definitely get the lemon buttermilk tart frozen yogurt. It was heavenly.
I can’t wait to go back to this location and will definitely support Jeni’s Ice Cream in general. She has definitely made ice cream into an art and it is most definitely beautiful.
Thank you Ben, JJ, Unilocal,and Jeni’s Ice Cream for this fabulous event!

Splendid indeed! What a fun evening treat to be welcomed into this great establishment and be greeted by such a gracious host.
Jeni and Ben, thank you for the opportunity to come sample this well-​thought out ice cream menu. Jeni epitomizes what I appreciate about food and cooking — being absolutely free in your creativity and ideas. I also love and respect her efforts to work with other small businesses and farmers to source high-​quality ingredients and that she has a Certified B Corporation. Not only does it say a lot about how much care she puts into the finished product and your enjoyment of it but also how much she cares about the surrounding communities.
Even if you are plain Jane, vanilla kind of person, you will find something to fall in love with here. I tried a variety at first — Riesling poached pear sorbet, brambleberry crisp, goat cheese and red cherries, dark chocolate mint, rum ball, etc. But settled on 3 standouts:
Dark Chocolate Mint (decadent and silky smooth)
Rum Ball (large chunks of rum-​soaked cake throughout)
Bangkok Peanut — this is the one I didn’t think I’d be interested in until I read what was in it — roasted peanuts, honey, fresh-​ground coconut and cayenne. Hi, honey.
That Bangkok Peanut embodied what I was looking for last night — a bit sweet, salty and heat on the end. LOVED IT. The coconut fit perfectly and that flavor went very well with the two other chocolate based ones that I chose. Topped with their salty graham «gravel», I was very content.
So much so that I did not get any photos except for my finished bowl. I’m OK with that.
I’ve only been to the Westside location once because I was able to catch them at a time where there wasn’t a long line. But I now fully understand the lines. It’s worth it.
I can’t wait to return as the Decatur location is a bit closer for me. It will be a nice sobering up stop after the Decatur Wine Festival this weekend.

This place is pretty sweet! The flavors are packed with authentic products. Birthed in Ohio, this marks their 18^th location. We had the opportunity to sample almost every flavor; the usual suspects and the seasonal ones. I really can’t remember them all, but there were only 1 – 2 that I did not like. It may be blasphemy to most, but forgive me, I am just not a big fan of dark chocolate, deal with it.
Some of the flavors we tried were eggnog, blackberry, sweet corn and black raspberry, Goat Cheese with cherry, another flavor with Absinthe and another with Riesling. Yes, ice cream made with real liquor and sparkling wine. I have not had that since I was a kid eating «Daiquiri Ice» from Baskin and Robins. Anybody remember that?
I do not recall the exact names of all the flavors but my friend and I purchased the Brambleberry Crisp and Salty Caramel. The pints are $ 12 so prepare yourself for the shock. Even more shocking, the Brambleberry is 290 calories per serving and there are 4, yes FOUR, servings in the pint. Of course, she pointed that out. Can I just enjoy this amazing flavor? Not as much as I want. That’s ludacris (Mike Tyson Voice)!
The service is impeccable and personal. The chalk board is truly art and actually attracts a lot of artistic types. I hear it takes 2 people 8 hours to do that chalkboard. To top off our pints, we were given dry ice in a orange Jeni’s Cooler Bag to keep them chill.
Fancy Huh?
Parking is a mutha and this is in the square. You may have to circle a bit to find street parking but Jeni’s is worth it!
I scream! You scream! We all scream for Jeni’s Ice Cream!

Jeni’s is always great, and the new Decatur location is no exception. The staff is super well trained; I was a little overwhelmed by all the choices, but knew I wanted a sundae with the seasonal sweet potato ice cream. The woman behind the counter instantly told me what flavors it would blend well with, what topping I’d want, and even what sauce. The result was an absolute perfect sundae.
There’s nothing at all to dislike about this place. Unique flavors, all natural ingredients, knowledgeable staff, and delicious, delicious ice cream.
As far as specifics for the event tonight– WOW. I sort of fangirled over Jeni, since I adore her cookbooks and she’s basically killed store-​bought ice cream for me. Sorry not sorry, Jeni– you’re my ice cream hero.

Ice cream? In my ‘hood?
It’s more common than you think!
(sorry, that’s a pretty old meme… old for the internet, anyway)
So when Butter and Cream opened, I was ecstatic. The froyo craze was all well and good, but I’ve always been much more a fan of the richness and creaminess of ice cream. And now I have two… TWO ice cream joints! (if you’re hearing an «ah ah ah» in The Count’s voice, it’s only natural… just embrace it)
So this sneak peek of the second Atlanta location of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams was all I could have hoped for. The ice creams are delicious, the space is beautiful, and everyone working there is super nice.
Here are all of the flavors I tried:
— Askinosie Dark Milk Chocolate — creamy, chocolatey yum!
— Brown Butter Almond Brittle — mild and sweet, yum!
— Dark Chocolate — intense and yum!
— Middle West Whiskey Eggnog — I wish I had gotten a scoop instead of just sampling… super yum!
— Salty Caramel — nice contrast of sweet and salty, yum!
— Sweet Potato with Torched Marshmallows — tastes like Thanksgiving, yum!
— The Buckeye State — ever had a Buckeye? Tastes just like one, yum!
— The Milkiest Chocolate in the World — it is sweetened with honey, of which I’m not a huge fan
— Rum Ball — ehhh this one was weird… not my favorite, probably the only bust of the night
— Wildberry Lavender — tastes like the sweet milk at the end of a bowl of Froot Loops, YUM!
— Lemon Buttermilk Tart — SO LEMONY AND DELICIOUS
Can you tell the last one was my favorite? Which was surprising because I am normally all about the chocolatey ice creams. The second favorite was probably the dark milk chocolate or the dark chocolate.
Most of these were samples or stolen tastes from my SO’s cup, and the three scoops I actually ordered came with a waffle cone that was oh so buttery and delicious.
I felt bad for all of the random people who walked past and tried to get in line. Poor Ben had to tell them that this was a private event and to come back tomorrow. Sorry, civilians!

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream and Ben have come together tonight to host an awesome Unilocal Elite Event at Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream! There were so many interested Unilocalers that wanted to attend the event that we were split into two groups: 7pm to 8pm and 8pm to 9pm.
ICE CREAM FLAVORS:
We got to try everything on their menu. I loved that I was able to try all of the other flavors as well since there are always so many unique flavors and it’s so hard to just choose a few. I think I was able to sample all of their flavors including the four new ones that they will release on Friday (Grand Opening Day). My favorite of out of the four is the Rum Ball. It’s a must to try! It’s very unique. I chose four scoops of ice cream in a bowl and topped it off with a freshly made waffle cone. The four flavors I chose are: Salty Caramel, Dark Chocolate Peppermint, Sweet Potato with Torched Marshmallows, and Rum Ball. I’ve tried the Salty Caramel at their first location off of Howell Mill/​Westside. The Salty Caramel tastes like what it is named — a caramel melt that is slightly salted and sweet. The Dark Chocolate Peppermint tastes like the slightly bitter dark chocolate and peppermint altogether. The Sweet Potato with Torched Marshmallows tastes like sweet potato pie. This ice cream flavor has real mini marshmallows incorporated into the ice cream. I don’t remember what is in the Rum Ball, but I think it was dark chocolate with soft and sweet chunks that look like brownie bits. You must try this Rum Ball flavor. My favorite part of this entire experience was definitely their freshly made waffle cones. They are soft and just the right texture. You won’t regret ordering a waffle come with your ice cream. You can see them make the cones right in front of you! Also, there’s cold water flavored with slices cucumbers for guests to enjoy!
SERVICE:
The service is great. Thank you to Shameka (I’m sorry if I misspelled your name!). She was very patient with me as I tried and sample 10+ flavors. Thank you! The staff are very hospitable and friendly. The topper or «whip cream» of the entire event was to be able to meet Jeni in person before I left the event. She was very nice and friendly and talked to each and every one of her guests!
Overall, I will continue to support Jeni and her ice cream shops around the world! I love the unique, daring flavors and options that they have and am looking forward to trying that many more flavors that they create seasonally and in the future!!! Ice Cream Heaven happened tonight at this event!

I had an absolutely fabulous time tonight. Ben and JJ were sweet as always and we got to chat a few time throughout the night.
I arrived a bit before my designated timeslot of 8−9pm, but this seemed to be a non-​issue for Ben, which was totally cool of him. By the time I made my way to the shop, there was a crazy long line. The waiting was tempered by all my Unilocal friends coming by to visit and catch up. That, my good folks, is what makes these things so appealing to me. While there are some Unilocal friends that I don’t hang out with much outside of the Unilocal world, I love to see them all the same. When we have official and unofficial events, I relish the opportunity to see people and find out about their current engagements.
Anyway, on to Jeni and her ice cream. I’m no stranger of Jeni’s ice cream, with my initial foray into her creamy dessert land taking place at the beloved Dancing Goats at Ponce City Market. My first time at Dancing Goats over a year ago had me opting for the pistachio and honey ice cream. Don’t believe me? Head over to their Unilocal listing and savor my photo (which loaded sideways on my Instagram page… But that’s neither here nor there, so moving on). I am not sure I have had a bad flavor at Jeni’s. I’m not a huge fan of tart things so I admit that I’ll pick sweet flavors but I always appreciate the quality of the ingredients used. Jeni’s has such creative flavors and the Westside Provisions location has such nice people that I have indeed tasted almost of the staples and seasonal varieties.
Tonight, I sampled flavors that were unfamiliar to me before. These included Triumph, Lime Cardamom Buttermilk Frozen Yogurt, Cranberry Parfait Frozen Yogurt, and the Rum Ball. They were all interesting, but I ended up with flavors that I have had already: Sweet Corn & Black Raspberries and the Sweet Potato with Marshmallows. Both just as delicious as in the Westside Provisions complex.
I ended up chatting with Jeni with the group that I stood with and enjoyed her story about how she started out as a perfumer, then she started to infuse essential oils and later herbs and spices into ice cream. She explained how butter melts at a similar temperature to the fats used in perfumes, which are selected to melt right around the human body temperature. She said that when the ice cream melts in the mouth, the fragrance can be detected in both the nose and mouth. After all, much of the sense of taste comes from the olfactory receptors. Jeni talked about her educational background in art and how art inspires her flavors. Without giving too much away, know that us fan have «colors» from Matisse to look forward to in the spring. How exciting and innovative!
Thanks for such a cool event, Ben!

I almost planned to attend Jeni’s preview party tomorrow night but then when we got the Unilocal invite for the sneak peek party for the night before the preview party — of course I changed my plans! Glad Ben scheduled us in two waves so waiting in line wasn’t bad at all. And we couldn’t have asked for more perfect Fall weather — eating Jeni’s ice cream and catching up with old friends in the middle of Decatur Square … how sweet was that!
The staff at the Decatur shop were just as awesome as the Westside location — super nice and more than happy and super patient with giving out samples to help with our decision making. It was also great to meet the famous founder Jeni Britton Bauer in person! So many intriguing flavors to choose from but I tried the following:
— Lime Cardamom Buttermilk Frozen Yogurt
— Lemon Buttermilk Frozen Yogurt
— Middle West Whiskey Eggnog
— Brown Butter Almond Brittle
Sampled the first three flavors listed and decided to get a scoop of the latter two in the freshly made waffle cone. Yummmmm … I wanted to go back and try more but had to suppress my greedy ice cream desires :) Guess that means I have to visit more :) Thanks to Ben G and JJ for organizing this event and thanks to Jeni’s for letting us indulge in your wonderful ice cream. We are so glad to have you in Atlanta!
FYI — free parking available in the Courthouse parking garage after 5pm and metered parking is free after 6pm.

«If you were a flavor of ice cream, what would it be?» — Friday the 13^th (1980)
Oh Jeni, how do I love thine ice cream? Let me count the ways… Dark Chocolate Peppermint, Sweet Potato with Torched Marshmallows, Coffee with Cream and Sugar, Buckeye State, Askinose… And then you bring me more delights from the land of O-​HI-​O. Crazy concoctions such as Rum Ball and Lemon Buttermilk Tart. Maybe I should back up a step or three.
Jeni’s is a staple for me in the Westside Provisions District and tonight, Ben got us into a sneak peek of the new Decatur location. Whole moly free ice cream explosion. I was lucky enough to be the first in the line and the first served. I couldn’t resist skipping my favorites and going for the 4 new flavors that were not being released until Friday. Since one flavor had walnuts, I did have to skip it.
I ended up with Rum Ball and Lemon Buttermilk with the Coffee sandwiched in between. All scooped into a fresh waffle cone. A-​Mazing. I savored every bite.
The new space is huge in comparison to WSD and is pristine and gorgeous! Tons of seating and nicely spread out. I love it. Parking will be the only issue for this location.
I did get to meet the amazing Jeni in the flesh and got to thank her for her attention to detail in labeling Tree Nuts on ever flavor. We discussed the importance of managing allergies and allergic patrons and she was happy to get our feedback. So happy to have been able to tell her in person.
Thanks Ben (and JJ) for a well oiled machine of an event. Free ice cream and a preview of an amazing new space. Cannot ask for more than that! Welcome to Decatur, Jeni!

Now, I am an ice cream fanatic. I normally won’t eat anything but Haagen Dazs but Jeni is absolutely genius. Plus, she has my dream job! I will own an ice cream shop one day & have my products in Whole Foods as well.
First, I want to say that — the aroma in here is absolutely out of this world! The workers were making fresh waffle cones in the waffle iron as we walked in. While Jeni was making her way through the crowd to speak to everyone. I told her my aspirations of becoming an ice cream shop owner. We had an exchange about the 5 year old litle boys in our lives as well.
Tonight we got to try and have anything we wanted. I opted for the riesling pear sorbet. FREAKIN’ AWESOME! I think that was the best thing I had. I also got a cup of vanilla ice cream topped with her hand made whipping cream and almonds. These salted almonds were out of this world! Simply to die for!
The décor is simple, yet fresh. The shop is located in downtown Decatur square. Not sure of the prices but unless they’re absolutely ridiculous, the prices are absolutely worth it! Plus, she’ll let you try anything before you buy!