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The Original Rainbow Cone

3.9 (17 reviews)
Closed • 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM
Updated 1 month ago

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Great ice cream truck
Adriana F.

A true Chicago classic! The Original Rainbow Cone stacks five unexpected flavors -- chocolate, strawberry, Palmer House, pistachio, and orange sherbet -- into one colorful, delicious experience. Somehow, it all works. Sweet, nostalgic, and totally unique. A must-try if you're in the city or rent the truck for an event

Josh W.

Same Ice cream as the other locations, which is good with a little more limit here. I tried to redeem the birthday coupon from the rainbow website with loyalty rewards for my gf birthday and we were told they don't accept it here, only Bunoa Beef loyalty rewards. I get they are inside Buona, but no ability to apply a reward under your brand is absolutely DUMB in 2025. Also, whoever was at the front counter, didn't get her name, seemed very disinterested in helping us with getting samples. No smile no hello greeting. Less than enthused with this location as opposed to Lombard. Won't be back here.

Janess B.

Omgoodnessss! I had rainbow ice cream earlier this year at the city and when I heard they opened one my old neighborhood, I almost died! So the original rainbow cone got a contract with Buena Beef and hence why they are next door. The location is in a high traffic area where you can see them on the road. Their pink colors stick out! Love the decor inside. Definitely feels like an ice cream shop. I got the quart of rainbow ice cream which came with 4 cones. So the reason why I love this ice cream so much is how the flavors all just blend well together. It even open a soft spot of the orange sherbet which is not my favorite. Pistachio still my favorite though! Service was quick and staff was so friendly. She definitely loves working here! This place needs to come to Vegas!

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Vivian H.

Such a cute store, it's vibrant, very well lit, clean, and colorful, making it a great spot to hang with friends or family. The workers were very friendly and fast at making the rainbow cone. Overall was yummy and I loved all the flavors! Worth checking out this 95 year Chicago tradition if you're looking for a new spot to check out.

Follow The Rainbow for delicious ice cream!
Sherri H.

If you see The Original Rainbow Cone Ice Cream food truck - YOU MUST STOP IN!!! A friend had told me about it and I just happened to be driving by and I pulled in and am so glad that I did! There is a brick & mortar store on Roosevelt Rd in Lombard, but this location is so close to me! The food truck is so adorable and the sweet girls that work there are just as adorable and bubbly as can be! They made me feel so good just for stopping in! We asked if we could get the original rainbow cone in a bowl since we were going to take it home to eat. No problem! In fact, that's what they call a "do-si-do", I believe. They are only open on Saturdays and Sunday's from 1-10pm, and don't take cash, so plan your day accordingly and make yourself happy and glad for stopping in for some delicious ice cream! There are hidden surprises in the rainbow ice cream (pistachios)! Enjoy!!

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Lipika J.

The original rainbow cone is such a delight every time!! We had a truck stop by our community event and it was such a big hit. They had cups available with all of the flavors, and they were doing 2scoop cones as well. I got the strawberry and pistachio flavors, and we also tried a chocolate cone (which was devoured too quickly to actually get a photo!). Truly flavorful and a great Friday night treat! Thank you!!

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Ordered a $9 Super Sunday and it was about a little over half full the rest of the cup was empty very disappointed .

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The service was amazing! The ambiance was eye gazing. My 3 year old loved her ice cream.

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Love it now, loved it as a kid. A great tradition to pass down. Take the whole family it's loved and beloved.

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