Birthday freebies abound but it’s hard to beat a free trio sized ice cream at your local Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams on your birthday!
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Some people keep a list of all of the birthday freebies and make a point of hitting them all up within the given timeframe. But there is only ONE birthday freebie my family goes out of its way to claim and that’s your free birthday ice cream at Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams!
My go to: Salty Caramel and Dark Chocolate.
How do you get your free birthday ice cream at Jeni’s?
It’s pretty easy to get your free ice cream BUT it does require a few specific steps! So read on to find out how to enjoy this extra special birthday freebie!
Salty Caramel and Dark Chocolate makes another appearance.
1. Show up ON your birthday.
This isn’t one of those birthday freebies that lasts a month or even a week. It must be your EXACT birthday! And yes, you must show proof which leads us to step number two.
*Can’t make it on your birthday?? If you are a rewards member with the app, you’ll receive a free birthday scoop redeemable in your app inbox that doesn’t expire for two weeks!
2. Show your ID.
In order to prove it is your birthday, you must show an ID with your birthdate! (Otherwise, every day would be my birthday. wink wink.) But “what about the kids?” you ask! Parents can vouch for their children on their birthday.
That’s it, just two steps and you’re on your way to getting your free birthday ice cream at Jeni’s!
For a real treat try the Buttercrisp Waffle Cone – made fresh in shops daily!
What size ice cream can you get on your birthday?
On your birthday you can get a free single, standard or trio sized ice cream in a cup or a cone. Who wouldn’t get the trio?? Seriously, I can’t think of one reason not to! As you can see below, my husband sure did!
Oh yeah! He went for the trio.
Where are Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream Scoop Shops Located?
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams are in 14 cities and counting, but Columbus, Ohio is the home of Jeni’s and we are proud of it!
Columbus Commons is one of my favorite Jeni’s locations in Columbus!
Jeni’s Ice Cream Scoop Shop locations in Columbus include:
- North Market (home of the first Jeni’s) – 59 Spruce St., Columbus, OH 43215
- Grandview Heights – 1281 Grandview Ave., Columbus, OH 43212
- Short North – 714 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43215
- Dublin – 1 W. Bridge St., Dublin, OH 43017
- Clintonville – 4247 N. High St., Clintonville, OH 43214
- German Village – 900 Mohawk St., Columbus, OH 43206
- Columbus Commons – 160 S. High St., Columbus, OH 43215
- Easton – 3998 Gramercy St., Columbus, OH 43219
And now indulge me for some of my favorite Jeni’s memories like . . .
That time I ran into my friend and birthday twin Erin, (aka the Spiffy Cookie) getting our free birthday ice cream!
And oh yeah, that one time I did a podcast with Jeni herself about ice cream. What?! And yes, I was freaking out inside. You can listen to that podcast here on The Great Food Debate.
If for some sad reason you do not live near a Jeni’s Scoop Shop, you can order online and have it shipped nationwide OR you get one of her recipe books (I have this one) and make it at home! (Yes, you will need an ice cream machine like this adorable pink one.) My parents bought me Jeni’s first book and an ice cream maker for Christmas one year. It was a great gift idea!
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams at Home
Now you know all you need to know so that you don’t miss out on your free birthday ice cream! Happy Birthday to you!
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