Ice Cream ShopWashington, DC
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams – 526 8th Street Southeast, Washington
Opening hours
Closed · opens 12:00 PM
| Monday | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Saturday | 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
Local time in Washington: 11:00 AM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (202) 525-1093 to confirm.
Location & directions
526 8th Street SoutheastWashington, DC 20003
About Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is an ice cream shop you'll find at 526 8th Street Southeast in Washington, District of Columbia. Our Washington guide covers 2,052 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is open 7 days a week, usually 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Night owls can stop by until 11:00 PM on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Phone: (202) 525-1093.
Quick facts
- Category
- Ice Cream Shop
- Address
- 526 8th Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003
- Phone
- (202) 525-1093
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 12 PM on Saturdays; one of the quieter times is around 8 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for ice cream shops and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams’s weekday schedule with 20 other ice cream shops in Washington. On a typical weekday it opens at 12:00 PM, close to the local norm of 12:00 PM and closes at 10:00 PM, in line with the typical 9:45 PM.
In total it is open about 73 hours a week, 12 hours more than the local median of 61. 95% of ice cream shops in Washington open on Sundays, and Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is one of them.
Compared with 20 other ice cream shops in Washington that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for ice cream shops across the US
Based on 358 menus with 6,371 priced items from ice cream shops across the US, the median menu item costs $6.99, and half of all items are priced between $4.25 and $9.99.
We don’t have Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what ice cream shops across the US typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Banana Split | 28% | $9.38 |
| Strawberry | 20% | $5.00 |
| Chocolate | 15% | $4.67 |
| Vanilla | 14% | $4.85 |
| Butter Pecan | 11% | $5.55 |
| Milkshake | 10% | $8.34 |
| Hot Fudge | 9% | $4.52 |
| Banana | 9% | $4.22 |
Calculated from 358 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
What ice cream shops usually offer
Across 372 ice cream shops in our guide with detailed profiles:
- 91% offer delivery
- 46% have dine-in seating
- 78% have a wheelchair-accessible entrance
- 83% are described as good for kids
- 75% accept mobile payments
Ask Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams directly at (202) 525-1093 to confirm which of these it offers.
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams there are 65 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 175 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include American (21), Bars & Pubs (21), Cafes & Coffee (21), and Mexican & Tex-Mex (17).
Competition is healthy: 4 other ice cream shops are within a mile and 12 within three miles. The closest is Baskin-Robbins, 0.1 mi away.
56 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Indian & South AsianBombay Street Food 2< 0.1 mi
- ChineseHan Palace< 0.1 mi
- Japanese & SushiGinza BBQ Lounge & Karaoke< 0.1 mi
- EuropeanBelga Cafe< 0.1 mi
- Bars & PubsBetsy< 0.1 mi
What to expect at an ice cream shop
This group brings together bakeries, donut shops, ice cream parlors, frozen yogurt shops, dessert cafes, candy stores and specialty sweet shops. Bakeries usually open early and sell their best items before noon, while ice cream and dessert shops are busiest in the evening and on warm weekends.
What to order
- Croissants or morning pastries – freshest early in the day
- Donuts – classic glazed is the benchmark
- Cookies and cupcakes – easy to share or take home
- Pan dulce or Asian buns – bakery specialties from other traditions
Good to know
- Arrive early for the full selection; popular items sell out.
- Order celebration cakes several days ahead.
- Many bakeries discount day-old bread and pastries in the afternoon.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Monday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Tuesday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Friday: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM; Saturday: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM; Sunday: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Is Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams open on Sunday?
Yes, Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is open on Sundays: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Where is Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams located?
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is located at 526 8th Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003.
What is the phone number of Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams?
You can call Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams at (202) 525-1093.
Is Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams open late?
Yes – Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams?
There are 175 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams. Nearby options include Bombay Street Food 2 (< 0.1 mi), Han Palace (< 0.1 mi), and Ginza BBQ Lounge & Karaoke (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other ice cream shops near Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams?
4 other ice cream shops within a mile. The closest is Baskin-Robbins, 0.1 mi away.
How much do ice cream shops across the US cost?
Based on 358 menus with 6,371 priced items from ice cream shops across the US, the median menu item costs $6.99, and half of all items are priced between $4.25 and $9.99.
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