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    The Original Rainbow Cone

    4.6 (40 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Didn't make a mess & didn't melt quickly
    Ana Maria B.

    OMG! Best ice cream quality. It's basic with flavors, but soooo tasty! I got the Pistachio Nut with Chocolate & Peanut in a waffle dish. They also make mini donuts of many toppings that looked delicious!! It's a must try when you are in Laguna Beach. Located on PCH and Broadway. 244 S Coast Highway

    Banana Cream Pie
    Annie Y.

    Parking here is hard. There are no indoor seating inside or outside. I ordered the Banana Cream Pie (new on their menu) and it was good. It was a bit sweet, but tasty! Recommendation(s): - Banana Cream Pie Service: 5/5 Tip(s): - No indoor and outdoor seating - Parking is hard - Accept Apple Pay - No restrooms available

    Ice cream cakes too!
    Jennifer C.

    I was so excited to see that one of these opened up in Laguna, so I had to go check it out. They are in a great location right across from main beach...iconic!!! The interior is really cute as well, making the experience really fun. I had to try their original cone flavor, which was a great balance of fruity and chocolate/nutty flavors. I also tried one of their seasonal flavors which was layers of orange and strawberry. I would recommend bringing a cup with you, however, as this did get a little messy. You get A LOT of ice cream here. Overall I was really happy with my sweet treat. It was a little bit busy, and the scooping seems labor intensive, so be prepared to wait if there's a line. Definitely worth it though, and I can't wait to come back.

    5.17.26- delish!
    Kim I.

    We came about 30 min before closing on a Sunday night and it was still bustling with families coming in wanting to see what this Chicago based ice cream is all about. The service was superb, the manager was still there. Incredibly friendly and telling us that the Chicago location was her hometown ice cream shop growing up. Their ice cream is sliced not scooped and they are here to stay because of the prime location in front of the beach. Love the bright colored designs inside and just bubbling with excitement as they serve you your ice cream. They have ice cream cake, mini donuts, cake slices on top of the original one we bought which has pistachio, strawberry, chocolate, orange sherbet, palmer house on a waffle cone. So excited they are here and this will become a staple must stop when visiting Laguna beach.

    The Original Rainbow Cone (IG: @christal.light)
    Christal M.

    This new ice cream shop originally from Chicago just opened up right across the street from the main beach in Laguna and it's the perfect stop for beach day treat. The shop is really cute with a pink theme and everyone working here is friendly and welcoming. You can order at the register or at a kiosk. They're known for their rainbow ice cream cone which consists of 5 ice cream flavors (chocolate, strawberry, palmer house, pistachio almond and orange sherbet) layered in a really cool way. The ice cream was creamy and delicious. I really liked the palmer house flavor because I love cherry ice cream. A small ($6.49) was plenty and could even be shared. If a rainbow cone isn't your thing, you can make your own flavor combination or get normal scoops too. They also have milkshakes, sundaes and mini donuts. The company is celebrating their 100th anniversary so you know they've been doing something right.

    This is the rainbow cone with chocolate strawberry palmer house pistachio almond and orange sherbet

    Delicious ice cream and exceptional service! Thank you so much, Jennifer, for such a sweet visit. The Rainbow Cone with chocolate, strawberry, Palmer House, pistachio, and orange sherbet is a must-order. The staff here is fantastic--friendly, fast, and welcoming. Five stars all around!

    Root beer float
    Tamara P.

    Our group of friends came on a Friday evening as a few of us were having a sweet tooth craving. It was pretty busy partially due to their great location across from the beach. We were greeted and helped by Ivan, one of three workers tending to the crowd. There were many yummy options to choose from, but I decided to go with a classic root beer float (vs their orange sherbert - which will be saved for next time!), that ended up tasting very good. It was exactly how I would expect one to be with a good soda to ice cream ratio. Great overall experience. Thanks Ivan!

    Navid D.

    Great spot for ice cream. Donuts. And other sweets. Nice staff. Fast service. Fun spot. I'll be back.

    Ashley Jane P.

    The Original Rainbow Cone just opened in Laguna Beach and the store interior is absolutely beautiful and cute! All the employees were extremely welcoming and answered all my questions. However, I will say the ice cream itself did not surprise me. 1.) The size of the small scoop is $6 and it was small for the price. 2.) The flavor was not rich at all and the texture was a bit off and icy. My parents got the pistachio walnut flavor and did not taste the pistachio flavor at all. It tasted artificial and said it kind of tasted like a watered down mint flavor. I got the chocolate peanut flavor and it was okay. Maybe we got a bad batch this day but this does not stand out in terms of flavor for other gelato/ ice cream places around here.

    Rainbow cone
    Darren Z.

    I was walking by and actually heading to another ice cream shop but then I saw the sign for the rainbow ice cream cone and my eyes naturally lit up.....I had to stop in and try it. And it did not disappoint! I was skeptical on if I should include the orange sherbet and I'm glad I didn't modify it because it was great as it was and all the flavors come together so well. It was also so well priced, each cone was $6 and their small came with plenty of ice cream. The texture of the ice cream could not be more on point and it was not overly sweet either which I liked. You can tell it's a high quality home made ice cream and again, for the price this is truly unbeatable. Can't wait to go again!

    Sunset sliced cone (small)
    Melissa H.

    Went for our first time today and loved the ice cream and the service. Shot out to Coda for amazing service! I literally accidentally dumped my cone on the ground and they were so gracious and replaced it for me. We will absolutely be back! Also love the mural in the store. I have a feeling this location will do well.

    Mini donut flavors and cones
    Nikki P.

    First time going to The Original Rainbow Cone ice cream store in Laguna Beach and it did not disappoint! The store was really clean and we were helped by Ivan, who was very helpful and sweet. He gave good suggestions on flavors of ice cream to get as well as good descriptions of the flavors of not so well known names (Big Muddy). He scooped our ice cream with care. We had a really great experience and I enjoyed the Huckleberry flavor immensely. We will definitely be back!

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    My family loves this place! Coda is the sweetest employee and is doing such a fantastic job!

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    I went here for the first time and Coda had the best customer service and was so welcoming to every customer!

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    The shakes are the best not too creamy and not too thick! It's super bright and colorful inside too with this sick mural 100% recommend!

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    The Rainbow Cone with chocolate, strawberry, Palmer House, pistachio, and orange sherbet is a must-order.

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