Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

The overview

Born at North Market in 2002.

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams began in Columbus's North Market in 2002, when Jeni Britton set out to make ice cream from scratch with grass-grazed milk and boldly original flavors like Salty Caramel and Brambleberry Crisp. It helped launch the country's craft ice-cream movement and grew into a beloved national brand.

Still headquartered in Columbus, where its scoop shops remain hometown favorites, Jeni's is the 2026 Centurion Award winner.

What they're known for

Salty Caramel
Brambleberry Crisp
Grass-grazed-milk, from-scratch ice cream

The public record

What reviewers already knew.

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Public-record snapshot as of July 2026. Live ratings are always current on each platform.

The verification

Why this business cleared the bar.

Selection is by the published criteria, evaluated on public evidence. Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams cleared every one.

✓Years in operation. Operating in Columbus since 2002 — 24 years of continuous business.
✓Sustained online presence. An established local institution with a consistent public footprint — listings, coverage, and word of mouth in Columbus.
✓Established customer track record. A deep public track record: Columbus has kept Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams busy for 24 years.
✓Liked by customers and the community. Genuinely beloved by Columbus regulars and visitors alike — a bona fide community favorite.
✓Recognition in the local community. Named best ice cream in Columbus for 2026 for the North Market original that turned salty caramel into a hometown legend.

The full verification report — the specific data behind this award — is held by the business. The exact thresholds stay internal so the bar can’t be gamed. Read the methodology.

Award record

2026

Best Ice Cream in Columbus Columbus, OH · Awarded under the 2026 evaluation

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Visit Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

Websitejenis.com ↗

Location59 Spruce St (North Market), Columbus, OH 43215

In business since2002

Facts at a glance

The sourceable record.

Clean, checkable facts about Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams — for readers, search engines, and answer tools alike.

Legal / trading name: Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
Category: Ice cream parlor
Founded: 2002, Columbus, OH
Founders: Jeni Britton
Location: 59 Spruce St (North Market), Columbus, OH 43215
Centurion Award: Best Ice Cream in Columbus — 2026
Record last verified: July 2026

A signal you can check.

This is a dated award record, published by The Centurion Awards after Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams cleared the 2026 evaluation for its market and category. It was not bought, voted on, or sponsored — the criteria are public, only winners are published, and an award that stops holding up is revoked, not quietly removed. Awards run one calendar year and renew only if the business clears the bar again. For everything else — hours, bookings, live reviews — go straight to the business itself.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions.

What is Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams?

Founded by Jeni Britton at Columbus's North Market in 2002, turning inventive flavors like salty caramel into a national name that stayed proudly local.

Is Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams award-winning?

Yes — Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is the 2026 Centurion Award winner for Best Ice Cream in Columbus, a verified, criteria-based award. Named best ice cream in Columbus for 2026 for the North Market original that turned salty caramel into a hometown legend.

Where is Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams?

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is in Columbus, OH.