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Ice cream on a rainy day -- what a treat! We visited for a friend's birthday celebration. The staff was friendly and attentive, which was nice. The flavors were good in their original rainbow cone, but I wasn't a fan of their chocolate obsession. That might just be a taste-thing because my daughter licked it right up. The store also had some colors and paper to entertain kids, which was a nice bonus. Overall, good experience.
I just had to try the famous original rainbow cone while visiting. Since it was my first time, the person helping us told us a little about the history. I didn't realize rainbow cone has been around for nearly 100 years! The interior was bright and welcoming, and the tables and chairs were old fashioned soda fountain style. I enjoyed all the flavors of ice cream. Especially the orange, pistachio, and chocolate. The waffle cone ended up being stale, so I used a spoon to eat the ice cream, and threw the cone away. Next time I'm in town I think I'll try the mint chocolate in a wafer cone!
My aunt and uncle never tried Rainbow Cone so I had to get it for them. They really enjoyed the ice cream and become huge fans instantly! Fast and friendly customer service at this location! Nice beautiful pink ambiance of the ice cream shop. Definitely worth checking out!
We finally tried the Original Rainbow Cone! The restaurant is so fun and cute. It is pink outside and very colorful inside. The original Rainbow Cone includes the iconic five-flavor combo: Orange Sherbet, Pistachio, Palmer House, Strawberry, and Chocolate! It looks awesome and tastes great. The staff is very nice and service is fast. I try to come here every summer!
Great dessert choice! We came here after dinner. The choices were simple and the helping was huge. 2 scoops of ice cream was too much. We shared it too and couldn't finish it. Nice place to hang outside on a nice night. It is freezing cold inside so we couldn't stay in if we wanted too. The service was fast. It was a young staff of high schoolers. They worked fast but wasn't too friendly. Will be back.
I've always wanted to try The Original Rainbow Cone but the timing was never right. Finally on this past warmer than average weekend, we stumbled across a store in the suburbs. Me and my girls ordered the original cone, the chocolate obsession and the cosmic birthday. We got our cones pretty quickly considering how busy it was. Each one was great in their own way. I expect we will be back again when the weather warms up again.
Congested to me at the entrance to order....the room was clean, bright. nice servers...the ice cream is very uniquely tasting...maybe the combo of flavors.....the brownie was OK....But my girl says she got just vanilla and that might be impacting the end result for her.....overall good but not wowzering experience this time
Not sure what happened to the magic? I had enjoyed the first shake but my next time it was so thin. I did the survey on the receipt and Anthony responded and gave me a credit for a replacement. I got another thin shake when I returned (the donut sunk into the shake) I returned to show them how thin it was and they made another. This time there was a scoop of ice cream in the bottom that wasn't blended and the consistency of it was chunky, not smooth. I reached out again and was told he recently reviewed the process with the team here. He boasted that they make hundreds of shakes each week and get high marks. There are much better shakes out there and they certainly charge a premium for a below average shake. On a different previous visit, the five flavor cone landed on the floor when I gave it a lick. I'm done with this brand.
Love this place! Great tasting ice cream. Fun staff and updated tables. It's always clean in here. There's a patio if you like that.
I went to Rainbow cone for a sweet treat and it did not disappoint. I tried the birthday cake cone and it was MASSIVE and very delicious.
Came here in April of 2025. Got a vanilla shake, no malt option available. darn. Came with 2 tiny donut holes and the vanilla was damn good. Place had alot of seating options and a drive thru. Was also open Easter Sunday night. Super friendly staff. Only downside was the music was a bit load, but not a game changer. A++++ Vanilla shake in my opinion. Will definitely return.
I love this place so much. It has adorable interior design with the white polka dots and pink background and all the other artwork. The service is always impeccable and friendly. The chocolate ice cream cake rolls were delicious and everyone at my party was pleased and asked for seconds. Also the rainbow cones in the waffle cone were delicious as always with all the different flavors. I always recommend this place to my family, friends, and coworkers.
We were blown away by the hospitality and service of the manager, Romeo. We had a full team of basketball players come in to celebrate after winning a game. He had the biggest smile, welcomed us all, congratulated the girls on their win and provided top notch service. He truly radiated joy and made our night. Ice cream was delicious, the anesthetic of the place was so cute and even though we were a big group our order came out so fast! Overall experience there was a 10/10! Highly recommend.
When we're in the Chicago area, we almost always seek out a Rainbow Cone location. We've been to this Lombard location many times. Tonight after dinner nearby, we popped by Rainbow Cone to get our fix and it did not disappoint. Two promptly made small Rainbow Cones. They were quite tasty. We usually go inside to enjoy our cones but it's cold in there and I didn't have a jacket with me so we ate in the rental car. Work out just fine. Thank's Rainbow Cone - see you again next trip! read more
Finally made it to rainbow cone! As a lactose intolerant ice cream lover, I'm always looking for good options. The raspberry lemonade sorbet is a delicious dairy free option that is super creamy for a sorbet and perfectly refreshing for a summer night. I did sneak one or two bites of my partner's original rainbow cone, and it is such an interesting combination of flavors! At first, it feels like they don't go together, but after sitting with it for a bit, I started to get on board. I think the one flavor that stands out as not really blending well with the rest is the orange sherbet for me, but overall it's a unique take on ice cream! read more
4 months ago
Such a fun place to stop at for a sweet treat. The parking lot/drive thru is tight, just be careful and make sure you're aware of your surroundings while walking or driving. If you're planning to be frequent - They are on the toast app and have good rewards. Pricing is pretty steep - for 2 large rainbow cones the total was ~$19. Everything was delicious though. I really like how each different ice cream also has pieces of nuts, fruit, etc depending on what flavor it is. Service was quick, it was a warm day and the drive thru line was busy and I was surprised we got our order so fast. read more
Ice cream on a rainy day -- what a treat! We visited for a friend's birthday celebration. The staff was friendly and attentive, which was nice. The flavors were good in their original rainbow cone, but I wasn't a fan of their chocolate obsession. That might just be a taste-thing because my daughter licked it right up. The store also had some colors and paper to entertain kids, which was a nice bonus. Overall, good experience. read more
I just had to try the famous original rainbow cone while visiting. Since it was my first time, the person helping us told us a little about the history. I didn't realize rainbow cone has been around for nearly 100 years! The interior was bright and welcoming, and the tables and chairs were old fashioned soda fountain style. I enjoyed all the flavors of ice cream. Especially the orange, pistachio, and chocolate. The waffle cone ended up being stale, so I used a spoon to eat the ice cream, and threw the cone away. Next time I'm in town I think I'll try the mint chocolate in a wafer cone! read more
My aunt and uncle never tried Rainbow Cone so I had to get it for them. They really enjoyed the ice cream and become huge fans instantly! Fast and friendly customer service at this location! Nice beautiful pink ambiance of the ice cream shop. Definitely worth checking out! read more
We finally tried the Original Rainbow Cone! The restaurant is so fun and cute. It is pink outside and very colorful inside. The original Rainbow Cone includes the iconic five-flavor combo: Orange Sherbet, Pistachio, Palmer House, Strawberry, and Chocolate! It looks awesome and tastes great. The staff is very nice and service is fast. I try to come here every summer! read more
Great dessert choice! We came here after dinner. The choices were simple and the helping was huge. 2 scoops of ice cream was too much. We shared it too and couldn't finish it. Nice place to hang outside on a nice night. It is freezing cold inside so we couldn't stay in if we wanted too. The service was fast. It was a young staff of high schoolers. They worked fast but wasn't too friendly. Will be back. read more
I've always wanted to try The Original Rainbow Cone but the timing was never right. Finally on this past warmer than average weekend, we stumbled across a store in the suburbs. Me and my girls ordered the original cone, the chocolate obsession and the cosmic birthday. We got our cones pretty quickly considering how busy it was. Each one was great in their own way. I expect we will be back again when the weather warms up again. read more
Congested to me at the entrance to order....the room was clean, bright. nice servers...the ice cream is very uniquely tasting...maybe the combo of flavors.....the brownie was OK....But my girl says she got just vanilla and that might be impacting the end result for her.....overall good but not wowzering experience this time read more
2 years ago
1 year ago
Not sure what happened to the magic? I had enjoyed the first shake but my next time it was so thin. I did the survey on the receipt and Anthony responded and gave me a credit for a replacement. I got another thin shake when I returned (the donut sunk into the shake) I returned to show them how thin it was and they made another. This time there was a scoop of ice cream in the bottom that wasn't blended and the consistency of it was chunky, not smooth. I reached out again and was told he recently reviewed the process with the team here. He boasted that they make hundreds of shakes each week and get high marks. There are much better shakes out there and they certainly charge a premium for a below average shake. On a different previous visit, the five flavor cone landed on the floor when I gave it a lick. I'm done with this brand. read more
Love this place! Great tasting ice cream. Fun staff and updated tables. It's always clean in here. There's a patio if you like that. read more
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Thanks so much for the review, Debra! We are pleased to be able to…
1 year ago
Came here in April of 2025. Got a vanilla shake, no malt option available. darn. Came with 2 tiny donut holes and the vanilla was damn good. Place had alot of seating options and a drive thru. Was also open Easter Sunday night. Super friendly staff. Only downside was the music was a bit load, but not a game changer. A++++ Vanilla shake in my opinion. Will definitely return. read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
I love this place so much. It has adorable interior design with the white polka dots and pink background and all the other artwork. The service is always impeccable and friendly. The chocolate ice cream cake rolls were delicious and everyone at my party was pleased and asked for seconds. Also the rainbow cones in the waffle cone were delicious as always with all the different flavors. I always recommend this place to my family, friends, and coworkers. read more
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Thanks so much for the kind words! We are thrilled to hear that our…
6 months ago
2 years ago
We were blown away by the hospitality and service of the manager, Romeo. We had a full team of basketball players come in to celebrate after winning a game. He had the biggest smile, welcomed us all, congratulated the girls on their win and provided top notch service. He truly radiated joy and made our night. Ice cream was delicious, the anesthetic of the place was so cute and even though we were a big group our order came out so fast! Overall experience there was a 10/10! Highly recommend. read more
3 years ago
MEAL: Elevenses ORDER TYPE: Dine-in EST.: 2021 FIRST LOCATION: 1926 - Beverly, IL MY ORDER EXPERIENCE The first time I laid my eyes on the Original Rainbow Cone was when I saw it posted on Insta and from there on I always wanted to check this place. We went to the Lombard location. The outside looked like a Barbie house and my sister would have been excited about it lol. As I entered the parlor it was quiet, clean, bright with lights and unique decor with a cute interior. I felt like I was going inside a toy house. There was a huge sign board explaining each flavor on Original Rainbow Cone. I ordered 1 Small Rainbow Cone. The Rainbow had 7 colors but this Rainbow Cone had 5 delicious flavors. The Original Rainbow Cone is stacked with following flavors from Top to Down ORANGE SHERBET - Orange PISTACHIO - Light Green PALMER HOUSER (New York Vanilla with Cherries and Walnuts) - Yellow STRAWBERRY - Pink CHOCOLATE - Brown I did not change the order and had it the way as is. The ice cream was good, and your taste buds start spinning with different tastes by the end of the ice cream. I liked it, but it was not as great as the way it has been exaggerated. It was not a premium ice cream either and started to melt sooner. One can customize their ice cream based on the size and cone type. They also had Rainbow Cake Roll Slice. Sizes: Baby, Small and Large Cone Type: Sugar, Waffle To sum up, it was an enjoyable experience to have assorted flavors on a single cone. They had both indoor and patio seating available. Besides the Original Rainbow Cone they also had other ice cream flavors, sundaes, mini donuts, hand dipped shakes and beverages. They also have other locations, food trucks and kiosks. I would go back again for their Original Rainbow at a different location. read more
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Hi Sai Krishna, thank you for sharing your experience at our Lombard…
We had our princess first bird on at trip here It's was lovely Pink ice cream shop And from the inside looks like a toy house I loved the ice cream sandwich It wasn't too sweet as I don't like super sweet and the cookie was tasty as well in the sandwich Banana Nutella was too sweet for me though read more
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John B.
Hi Farida, that’s wonderful to hear. Thanks so much for leaving us a…
4 years ago
What is it about THE original rainbow cone?! If you haven't tried it, you must have one for yourself. Now there are quite a few locations and I think more on the way, so it makes it easier to satisfy that craving for the multiple layers of flavors that just go perfectly together. Don't be afraid of the size, you can even get a small one! I myself like to share a large one in a Waffle cone... my fave! If there isn't a store near you, they have a ice cream truck that travels to different locales so be sure to keep an eye out! read more
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Hi Michele, thanks so much for the review! We are thrilled to hear…
4 years ago
Seems that my first time here was a fluke. Ended up giving this spot another try and did not leave disappointed. Did another small cone with one scoop of cookies 'n cream and another of cookie dough on a regular cone. Umm... nailed it. Scoop size was perfection, 10/10 placement, no lingering odd ball flavors, and taste was everything you'd expect for a cookies 'n cream & cookie dough. Nice creamy vanilla throughout and surprises of cookies and cookie dough. Yum! We did get adventurous on this second time around and shared an order of the banana nutella donuts. OMG. Freshly made donut bites topped with slices of bananas and a nutella drizzle. Might as well update the name to Original Rainbow Cone & Donuts. Delicious when switching back and forth between the creamy ice cream cone and sweet bites of donuts & bananas. Anyways, I'm glad I gave this one another opportunity. Truly a much better experience. Just FYI this location does have a drive thru, if you're just looking to quick grab and go. Inside seating area is quite the spot for photos if you decide to sit in. That's all I got on this one. 'Til next time, cheers! read more
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Hello Francis! We truly appreciate the second chance to do right by…
Ice cream is fantastic but service can be improved. I've now been here three times and all three times you see a whole bunch of staff standing around while no one is mending the cashier or only one person is creating an extremely long line ? Is this a business strategy to look busy ? No clue. But when you're standing in line with toddlers that want their ice cream badly and staff also standing around staring at you - that makes for an unhappy experience FoR mom ! read more
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John B.
Hi Rita, thanks for the feedback! We are working hard to get our crew…
1 year ago
Today, we decided to try out this flamboyant ice cream shop. When you enter it's decorated in pink and white polka dots, brightly lit and has a fun/light atmosphere. There is plenty of tables for seating. They have a bunch of different ice cream flavors. There are ice cream cones or bowls that come with prearranged 5 flavors. They also offer ice cream cakes that look delicious as well. Some of the flavors were orange sherbet, pistachio, a dark cherry type flavor, etc. the ice cream was very creamy and the pistachio and cherry ice cream were delicious!! I just wish 5 scoop deal wasn't prearranged. I was under the impression you couldn't mix and match from the bigger list of available flavors. All of us loved the flavors, we just wish there was more options. Their sizes are big too! This place is a little expensive but worth trying and dropping in from time to time. read more
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Hi Brian, I am sorry to hear that you were not completely satisfied…
5 years ago
The renovation from Buena Beef into The Original Rainbow Cone was exciting to watch! I drive by this location twice daily and it was so cool to see this building transformed! It is adorable! I stopped in last week for the first time and had a great experience. Everything is spotless, new, super bright, and clean. I love the decor and the sitting area. The staff members were friendly and efficient. I placed my order at the counter and received a beautiful rainbow cone just minutes later. It really did look like the cone in the photos and the videos they play while you wait! I ordered the "small" which was about $4.50, and was the perfect size for me. I probably could have eaten a large, but I wasn't sure I'd like all the flavors. I did, even the chocolate and I'm not usually a fan of chocolate ice cream. So I might splurge on a large next time. read more
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Hi Siobhan,…
2 years ago
What happened to the full sized donuts they gave with the shake?? This isn't even a mini size my left toe is bigger than this. read more
1 year ago
OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG!!! First, if you were never lucky enough to go to the original rainbow cone in Beverly, now is your chance to go to the Lombard location! They have built a few more locations and they have mobile trucks in various locations all over the city and suburbs! You don't understand how much that makes me happy! I used to go to Beverly as a kid and now I can go to Lombard! You can get 3 various sizes, kid, small, and large. They offer regular cones and waffle cones. I have also bought the quarts to take home! Join the loyalty program! Get the large cone. Bring your camera and share with all your friends to take lots of cool photos. Order the largest rainbow cone ever. Enjoy the best ice cream in Chicago. read more
5 years ago
New hot spot in Lombard. While driving down Roosevelt this place will instantly catch your attention. The bright pink building and outside sign of a ice cream cone will pop right out at you. FYI... The drive thru line is long but don't worry the line moves pretty fast. My first visit here and I loved it. The team was awesome. Quick service and the ice cream is worth waiting in line. I ordered the famous Palmer House on Orange sherbet, Pistachio, Strawberry and Chocolate on a cone. I wasn't to impress with the pistachio it through off the rest of the flavors to me. Cute bright seating dining area. There is even a small outside patio for you to enjoy your delicious treats. I look forward to coming back for more ice cream and mini donuts read more
If you have a sweet tooth, this place is your sugar Crack! After our excellent Thai food adventure down the street we decided we need to stop here. Very busy. Very popular. Staff is good peeps. Brother Dave and wife KT got the donuts w Nutella and bananas. Their son Rohan got a scoop of mint chic chip. Madison got their vanilla w a sugar cone served in a cup. Really tasty by the way.. read more
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Thank you so much for taking the time to review us. We're so glad you…
4 years ago
I needed a pick-me-up yesterday and I'm glad I stopped by The Original Rainbow Cone for a sweet treat. Though, the good thing about their ice cream is that it's not too sweet yet very creamy. I ordered a double scoop of their salted caramel and black walnut. I recommend their black walnut if you'd like a bolder nuttier version of butter pecan. Their double scoop is on the pricier side at $6.29, but they give a generous serving. I like that their cones are kept in plastic holders to catch ice cream drips. It keeps your hands from getting sticky, and may be how they keep their place very clean. The Lombard location has a drive-thru, which is convenient, but I like going into their parlor for the cute interior. The inside looks like a retro Barbie diner with its pink polka dot walls, rainbow tiled floors, and gold disco ball above the seating area. The bright atmosphere is matched with friendly staff. I've always found their service good, even when they are busy. Aside from ice cream, they serve cake, cookies, and doughnuts. I was excited to try a half dozen of the banana Nutella mini donuts, but I was left disappointed. The doughnuts tasted fresh, but they could not mask the taste of the bitter sliced bananas. I don't know if it was a fluke and the bananas were only underripe for that day. I am still up for trying the mini donuts again whenever I'm there for their ice cream. read more
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John B.
Thank you so much for your kind review! We try our best to serve only…
2 years ago
1 year ago
Came here on a Saturday night (~9:30pm) and ordered inside the restaurant since drive-thru would have most likely taken longer. There was a line but we didn't have to wait long (maybe five minutes at most). After given our number, we waited an additional 10-15 minutes, which was expected. Saw two workers not wearing masks over their nose and saw one not wearing gloves when handling the ice cream. I got the baby size original rainbow cone and it tasted just as I imagined - good but not mind-blowingly good. My husband got the small and rated it a 3.5/5. I hear their donuts (which are mini size) are good so definitely will be back to try those. read more
4 years ago
We love Rainbow Cone. Now don't go asking me how chocolate, strawberry, Palmer House, pistachio, and orange sherbert taste good together, when they join forces, they just work. My finicky daughter was asking way too many questions before trying the original cone, almost finding a way out of tasting it. I'm like "shut up and eat it, its a ChiTown classic". One taste and she understood. They have other ice cream and donuts. It also must be noted that they have a drive thru, awesome! Yes, we have gone all the way to Lombard on hot summer days for a rainbow fix. This summer I was pleasantly surprised to see a Rainbow Cone food truck in my neck of the woods off of Randall Rd. The food truck was a great idea and I'll be eyeing it's whereabouts next summer. read more
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Hi Merrill, we’re thrilled to get this kind of feedback. Glad your…
Purely based on the food, I appreciated their pistachio, vanilla, and strawberry in my rainbow cone. The orange sherbet and chocolate was not my cup of tea. The mini donuts, were like funnel cakes and right out of the fryer. Still drooling over them since it's kinda hard for me to get funnel cakes. read more
3 years ago
This truly ended up being the highlight of my evening meal. After a less than satisfying sandwich I liked the idea of getting some ice cream and remembered this was here. Being just a few miles from the mall made it a great choice. I like that they have a drive-thru and I was reminded that they also have donuts now. I have never been to any but the original location so I was happy to know they're in multiple places in the city now. I wasn't really sure what to get and the person taking the order recommended the original rainbow cone and I asked if I could get it in a cup. I got the original size and still felt that it was fairly small for what they charge. Eating it on the other hand was simply a great experience. As two of the flavors that come in a rainbow cone are not ones that I usually enjoy I was very happy that the whole thing still tasted as good as I remembered it. Somehow the flavors they use just go together so well. The stand itself is nice with both indoor and outdoor seating. Everything around the building is painted or decorated with rainbow items. read more
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