CMH’s Jeni’s gets skipped in most food threads
Gate-side in Terminal T at John Glenn Columbus (CMH), Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams shows up on the concourse maps but barely shows up in frequent‑flyer chatter. It’s post-security, so you can grab a waffle cone after TSA without doubling back landside. Expect a short line outside peak evening bank times when Delta and American departures stack up around 4–7 p.m.
Flavors rotate, but you’ll usually see signatures like Brambleberry Crisp, Salty Caramel, and Brown Butter Almond Brittle in the case, plus at least one dairy‑free option. Scoops run in the $5–7 range depending on single vs. double and whether you add a waffle cone. Portions skew smaller than a mall scoop shop, but the mix‑ins and texture carry it.
This is a pure dessert stop: no hot food, no coffee bar, and limited drinks beyond bottled water and sodas in the $3–4 range. If you want a real meal at CMH, plan on hitting another spot in T for a sandwich or salad, then walking here for a quick sweet fix before boarding. Turnaround is usually under 10 minutes unless a family in front of you is sampling half the case.
Seats are minimal, usually just a few stools or nearby general airport seating, so plan to take your cup or cone back toward your gate. The stand is workable for kids thanks to clear flavor labels, but expect sugar‑rush timing to matter if you’re on an evening flight to hubs like ORD or ATL.
Practical tip: if your departure is out of a distant T gate, stop at Jeni’s as soon as you clear security; you don’t want to sprint 8–10 minutes back down the concourse with a melting cone.