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10/02/2026
WE SPENT FIVE YEARS MAKING THIS FLAVOR. Swipe for the journey (in captions)
Five years ago, we asked ourselves: could we make an acorn ice cream? We loved the idea. And our home state of Ohio is covered in acorns. How hard could it be? (Cue cry-laughing)
Turns out that while acorns are abundant in the U.S. (and have historically been a food source for indigenous Americans), they aren’t commercially distributed. After a lot of trial and error, we accepted that if we wanted to make an acorn ice cream, we would need to do it ourselves. With our own supply chain. That we built from the ground up.
The breakthrough came when we partnered with Route 9 Action Network, an agricultural cooperative based here in Ohio. Their focus is chestnuts, but they wanted to expand. So, we signed multiple grant letters to help grow their business so that they could forage, process, and roast the acorns we needed for this ice cream.
From there, the acorns went to a nearby Amish farm to be milled into flour. (This involved a lot of snail mail, calls on the community phone, and in-person trips to rural Ohio from our sourcing and QA teams.) All to achieve beautiful, fragrant, Appalachian-grown-and-milled acorn flour that we could fold into cream to make Appalachian Acorn Pie.
SO: what does acorn ice cream taste like? It’s nutty and sweet — in the realm of hazelnut, coconut, and chestnut. It’s beautiful on its own, but we wanted to add some extra grounding. So we swirled in a textured graham cracker sauce that scatters throughout the cream, emulating a nutty cream pie with a salty-sweet crust.
If nothing else, Appalachian Acorn Pie is a testament to the lengths we’ll go to when we get curious about something. It’s been more than worth the ride to be able to share it with you now.
P.S. We have a very limited amount of this flavor available. If you want to try it, we suggest not waiting!!
10/01/2026
JUST DROPPED
One round of fall flavors wasn’t enough. Here’s part two.
Shops and online!
09/30/2026
The ultimate mint-chocolate combo
Opaque + Salted Peanut Butter with Chocolate Flecks
Like a chocolate sandwich cookie dipped in peanut butter
Opaque + Goat Cheese with Red Cherries
A cherry jam double-down
09/29/2026
Pro tip: if a pint of Opaque isn’t enough you’re allowed to buy a bucket.
For real, though: Opaque is going FAST. We’re nearly sold out online, and availability in shops is getting low. If you want to enjoy this flavor, now is the time! (Inventory varies by shop; we suggest calling before making a special trip.)
09/27/2026
At its heart, Opaque might look unlike anything you’ve ever had. But its taste — like a chocolate sundae topped with bright cherry sauce — will be instantly familiar.
09/26/2026
For a full Opaque immersion, we suggest ordering two half scoops of Opaque on a black Buttercrisp Waffle Cone.
09/25/2026
When we first reached out to Cj Hendry about working together, she gave us a single directive: make an all-black ice cream. We agreed to the challenge, and added a parameter of our own: make it wildly delicious.
Opaque is the result. An ultra-rich and fudge-like chocolate ice cream, packed with velvety black cocoa and brown Fair Trade cocoa. Decadent espresso fudge that deepens the chocolate with pops of gooey texture. And a (naturally colored) balsamic cherry jam for sophisticated sweetness and a fruity lift.
09/24/2026
TOMORROW! We’re hosting a special fundraiser in honor of Dolly Parton. And yes, we made Dolly-inspired pairings.
Friday 9/25
2 to 5 p.m.
Scoop shops nationwide*
25% of all in-shop sales during this time will be donated to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
See you there!
*Heads up: our Chagrin Falls shop will be closed tomorrow.
09/23/2026
To celebrate the return of Opaque, we’re turning all our Buttercrisp Waffle Cones black for a limited time. Naturally coloring our signature cones with black cocoa (plus fruit and vegetable juices) adds another delicious layer to explore.
In a blind test between black and classic cones, not a single person on our team could tell the difference. But color impacts our perception of flavor. So, we want to know: what does this cone taste like to you?
09/22/2026
OPAQUE. Back for a limited time.
An exploration of color and flavor. Black cocoa, espresso fudge, balsamic cherry.
Our all-black collab ice cream with artist Cj Hendry is a full-on sensory experience. Interrogating and immersing beyond the visual. Re-contextualizing the endless appeal of ice cream. Blurring the lines between perception and reality. And, it’s wildly delicious.
Enjoy Opaque in scoop shops and online, while supplies last.
09/21/2026
Clear eyes, full cone, can’t lose
09/20/2026
Not summer, not fall, but ice cream season.
09/18/2026
The greatest pumpkin.
09/17/2026
Dolly Parton was the person we want to be when we grow up: an unstoppable force for good with the power to bring people together.
To honor her legacy, we’re hosting a special fundraiser.
Friday 9/25
2 to 5 p.m.
Scoop shops nationwide
25% of all in-shop sales during this time will be donated to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
See you there!
09/16/2026
MENU HACK: Pear Frangipane + Milkiest Chocolate + caramel sauce in a Buttercrisp Waffle Bowl. Think a candy apple, but pear.
09/15/2026
Hazelnut Stracciatella lore
09/14/2026
HAZELNUT STRACCIATELLA
Inspired by Italian stracciatella: gelato made with melted chocolate that freezes and shatters when drizzled into ice cream. Our version is rich, silky hazelnut ice cream infused with toasty sweetness from pure roasted and ground American hazelnuts. Punctuated by bittersweet curls for satisfying texture and a melt-in-your-mouth finish.
09/13/2026
MBB stans come to the front
09/12/2026
PUMPKIN WITH BROWN SUGAR BLONDIES
In the season of pumpkin spice everything, there are two options. First: rebel. Or, second: make something unforgettable enough to blow every other pumpkin offering out of the water.
Sweet and rich heirloom Dickinson pumpkins blended with toasty caramelized sugar and warm spices: cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, and ginger. Chewy, nutmeg-kissed brown sugar blondies. And a drizzle of dark caramel sauce for a gooey texture worthy of the best fall farmers market dessert.
09/10/2026
GET READY, HUNTSVILLE!
Join us for FREE scoops next Thursday 9/17 at the grand opening of our shop at Clinton Row. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the first 50 in line will get a free swag bag. Plus, you can enter our giveaway to win free ice cream for a YEAR.
Link in bio for all the deets. SEE YOU THERE!
09/09/2026
MISO BUTTERSCOTCH BROWNIE
Welcome back to this fall favorite: a prime study in the balance of sweet and savory. Buttery caramel cream spiked with yellow miso for layers of delicate umami and mouthwatering pops of saltiness. The fudgy dark chocolate brownies act almost as a palate cleanser, making way for just one more bite.
09/08/2026
The pairings we’re recommending right now.
09/06/2026
SALTY CARAMEL IS BACK. IN. SHOPS.
Toasted sugar ice cream with vanilla and a *heavy* pinch of sea salt. Made the same way we’ve been doing it since 1996: by caramelizing sugar in a kettle over fire. Is it dangerous? Yes. Does it require a metric boatload of precision? Yes. Is it worth it for that beautiful nutty, buttery quality? You tell us.
Salty Caramel is now available in scoop shops nationwide.
09/04/2026
SHOPS ONLY: PEAR FRANGIPANE
Delicate, refreshing, and beautiful in its simplicity. Made with real pears and a splash of pear essence for an ice cream that’s like biting into the fruit itself. And a little almond extract for a nutty finish reminiscent of a frangipane tart.
Scoops and hand-packed pints in shops nationwide!
Address
521 Oakbrook Center
Oak Brook, IL
60523
Located in Oakbrook Center in Oak Brook, there are several options for getting to the ice cream shop and ice cream parlor. If you're taking public transport, you can take the bus or train to Oakbrook Center and walk from there. If you're driving, there is ample parking available in the shopping center's parking lot. The shop is located near the center of the mall, so it may be helpful to consult a directory or map upon arrival.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
11am - 11pm |
| Tuesday |
11am - 11pm |
| Wednesday |
11am - 11pm |
| Thursday |
11am - 12am |
| Friday |
11am - 12am |
| Saturday |
11am - 12am |
| Sunday |
11am - 11:30pm |
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What people say
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams at Oakbrook Center in Oak Brook, IL is a must-visit for ice cream lovers. Their Wedding Cake ice cream is a perfect blend of rich buttercream, spongy yellow cake, and two sauces - bright lemon and sweet-tart blackberry. It's a lovely moment suspended in ice cream that you won't want to miss.
Their Strawberry Buttermilk ice cream is also a fan favorite, made with fresh Ohio strawberries and fresh cultured buttermilk that really makes the tart berry flavor pop. This annual release is available for a limited time only, so make sure to try it while it lasts.
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams also knows how to kick off summer with a bang! They recently hosted their Hello Summer event where Splendid Rewards members could enjoy free scoops all night long at scoop shops nationwide.
If you're in San Diego, don't forget to check out their North Park location that just made its debut on June 5th. With so many delicious flavors to choose from and new locations opening up, Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is definitely worth a visit.
