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The ice cream was tasty on my past two visits and they always seem to have a deal going on to save money. The chocolate one was nice and tasty and the original cone had a variety of flavors that was fun to try! The staff was very friendly on both occasions. The interior has a few seats that you can relax in.
Finally popped in to try this spot and immediately understood the high reviews! As an ice cream lover, I'm always looking for places with unique flavors / offerings that aren't so basic and this place is just that. From ice cream, to mini-donuts, bubble waffles, floats, shakes, cakes & cake slices.....they've got something for everyone. The staff was patient and helpful taking time to describe all offerings and the mini-donuts were made fresh to order. Will certainly be back.
Another Chicago staple has made its way to Orlando and I had to give it a try! I'm not in the Waterford Lakes area often anymore, but if you are this is where you need to come for your ice cream cravings. Staff was polite and there was not a line at all so we got our ice cream pretty quick. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in the area.
Orlando-This place is a new addition to the Waterford Lakes shopping center in East Orlando. On a scale of one to 10, service would be a 15+!! The gal that was helping us was over the top sweet and let us taste several flavors before ordering. I decided on a cup, and my friend decided to have a stacked cone. The reason for the three stars is because several of the flavors that I tried tasted "old" and had a weird over-frozen texture. I have had this kind of ice cream before. It does not taste freshly made, rather like it's been thawed out and then frozen again, giving it a strange texture. My friend enjoyed her unusual looking cone, and the two flavors that I ordered tasted OK. I think this was a one and done for us. We have so very many dessert places nearby, I think we can find fresher tasting ice cream elsewhere.
So I completely forgot to take a picture of my cone unfortunately. But it was refreshing and sweet! I tried the orange layered creamsicle. And Joanne the one who helped me out is a lovely young girl! Excellent hostess! And you can tell she loves her job and enjoys to make customers happy with the veriaty of ice creams she serves. She is. Very enthusiastic and bubbly and is always excited to share about this amazing place. She makes ordering fun! I love the decor it's very colorful and fun! It's like a dream come true when you first enter the store. Love! And I can't wait to go and try a new flavor!
The staff here was so welcoming on my first venture to this adorable ice cream shop. There were only a handful of people inside when my large party of 8 entered. It didn't take long for us to go over our menu options and do a few samplings. Ice cream is scooped with a flat scooper, so your creations become rectangular layers instead of mounds. This makes flavor mixing a little more like an art form. I went with the chocolate obsession topped with Nutella and whipped cream. It was deliciously creamy and just the chocolate fix I needed. I may try the mini donuts with ice cream on my next visit!
Horrible experience and horrible service. The cashier seemed friendly in the beginning. She took my order and I saw the young lady scoping the ice cream I ordered. While my son was thinking about what he wanted, a friend of ours place his order. Instead of finishing our order so we could pay. She put my cone back inside the freezer with my ice cream on it and started to ring our friend's order. When I asked about my ice cream she said she could not hand it to me until my son would finish his order so she could ring it again. The place was empty and she acted like I was not going to pay for a baby size cream. I ended up leaving without the ice cream due to her rudeness. They need serious training of how to treat people right! The place looks good but I also noticed that the lady handling the ice cream did not change her gloves while changing tasks such as cleaning the counter and scooping the ice cream
Happy to see another Rainbow Cone in Florida. I've been to the one in Bradenton, the first location in FL. This started in Chicago and being born there I didn't have it til I moved here, then I went back and had it at Navy Pier in Downtown Chicago. It was so tall. Here it's not tall at all, but the layers are good. My fave is the orange sherbet and the pistachio. They have more flavors than these and you can have them as ice cream sandwiches or cakes etc. many options. So nice to run in this store in Waterford Lakes in Orlando. It's my first time in the area . The service was great. The decor is fun. The bathroom decs should be in the front and they need more tables here.
Omg! Finally an ice cream joint that is delicious and phenomenal service is near me!!! Just opened yesterday with a hard opening today! The staff is 5/6 and so helpful! Special shout out to Victoria and the manager Candy! Everyone who works there is very sweet and friendly! You can get the flavors and they tell you what is in which one and what their fave is! This place is going to kill it! Candy said their goal is to get lines down in 4 mins! I would say that is wonderful! Everyone walks around and asks how everything is! I wanted to take one star off because the scoop sizes aren't consistent, but the service made up for it! I also wish the Nutella donuts had a generous amount of Nutella, it was more of a drizzle to me. We will definitely be back to try the rainbow ice cream cone! I'll never drive to a competitor unless I'm in the area, otherwise this is the best choice for Waterford! The floor looks like sprinkles and they keep the tables clean! Love it, love it, love it!
The ice cream is delicious. The service was amazing. Joann is super sweet, super helpful with suggestions and offered samples. Beyond clean location. The sundae was awesome and my bubble waffle was so awemazeballs. Would highly recommend. Higher priced but tastes fresh and high quality ingredients.
The Rundown: experience "cut" ice cream instead of scooped, with friendly faces and classic flavors. The Review: I wasn't sure what to expect, but I was overall satisfied. It's a cute atmosphere, a mix of modern and classic parlor type vibes. I had no idea about this chain, and apparently it's been around for quite some time! We were immediately greeted by genuinely friendly staff. The pricing was reasonable and they had a surprising variety of options - even down to mini donuts! The ice cream flavors were pretty standard. No crazy flavors to hit trends, but with the gimmick of cut ice cream. Which I really enjoyed, because it offered a nice variety along with something different! The classic Rainbow which they are known for, I'm not entirely about. It looks cool, but I personally didn't feel the flavors went well together. They were not bad, just did not blend for me. I'll definitely return but likely for other flavors. If you're like me and on the fence of "cup or cone?" go the cone route. They have neat cone holders to even catch drips for you! Also they run specials throughout the week so if you're at all uncertain, you will still find something you enjoy and it's a cute atmosphere to take a moment to relax and indulge yourself. Just if you need to use the restroom (including to wash your hands) do so elsewhere.
The ice cream was delicious and the service was great. Ariana was amazing! She was super sweet and helpful, explained the menu and flavors throughly going above and beyond to help us choose flavors. I ultimately landed on the cosmic dream and I really enjoyed it.
I had to stop here on my recent trip to Chicago. From everything I read, the original rainbow cone is a Chicago institution. I of course had to order the original cone, and it was so tasty and fun to eat. There are 5 different flavors, in the original cone, and each Is delightful. My favorite of them all was the orange sherbet. Each flavor on the cone is scooped with a flat scoop so the end up as flat slices. It's a really cool looking cone, and it's been around for almost 100 years, which I think is amazing. It opened in 1926 and hasn't changed a ton from what I've read. Definitly check it out.
This place is such a welcome change. If you are tired of all the Gelato places and want something nicer than Geremias or DQ this is a great place for a treat. Their ice cream and donut topped shakes are awesome! I have had their waffle cones and they always please. The store is well lit and spacious but there is not much seating. Most people seem to order to go. The staff here is special. In particular the young blond cashier, I hate that I forgot her name. She loves working there, she will educate you on the flavors, combinations prices and perks of being a regular. You would think she owns the place. When employees have that level of passion for their job you know you are getting something good. It is a great place for a more unconventional treat in the heart of waterford lakes. You'll see one visit won't be enough. read more
21 days ago
Dull, uninviting and just whatever ice cream. I didn't see anyone when I walked it, nor was I greeted. Woman was standing in the back and on the phone for a long while. I was the only one there and knew what I wanted right away. But had to wait a minute while this woman was having her long conversation on her personal phone call. She never put the phone call on hold and when ordering, I had to repeat my order while she was still talking on the phone the whole time. She just pointed to the screen to pay while still talking to whoever on the phone. There's no music or anything. Really lame spot with her loud convo going on the whole time. Definitely not coming back. Ice cream just tasted like grocery store quality. I was excited to try the rainbow and glad I came for happy hour to get the small rainbow for $5. Happy hour is Monday through Friday, from open until 3:00 p.m. read more
2 months ago
I have been wanted to try this ice cream for a long time! They are located in Waterford Lakes. This brand started in Chicago and is very popular. The ice cream is almost sliced to make several layers on top. You can get a cup, waffle or cake. I got the cake cone. There are so many choices of ice cream. The staff was super friendly and they will let you try some of the flavors to make a decision easier. They also sell donuts, shakes, and many other items! Enjoy the pictures! read more
4 months ago
The ice cream was tasty on my past two visits and they always seem to have a deal going on to save money. The chocolate one was nice and tasty and the original cone had a variety of flavors that was fun to try! The staff was very friendly on both occasions. The interior has a few seats that you can relax in. read more
Finally popped in to try this spot and immediately understood the high reviews! As an ice cream lover, I'm always looking for places with unique flavors / offerings that aren't so basic and this place is just that. From ice cream, to mini-donuts, bubble waffles, floats, shakes, cakes & cake slices.....they've got something for everyone. The staff was patient and helpful taking time to describe all offerings and the mini-donuts were made fresh to order. Will certainly be back. read more
Another Chicago staple has made its way to Orlando and I had to give it a try! I'm not in the Waterford Lakes area often anymore, but if you are this is where you need to come for your ice cream cravings. Staff was polite and there was not a line at all so we got our ice cream pretty quick. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in the area. read more
Orlando-This place is a new addition to the Waterford Lakes shopping center in East Orlando. On a scale of one to 10, service would be a 15+!! The gal that was helping us was over the top sweet and let us taste several flavors before ordering. I decided on a cup, and my friend decided to have a stacked cone. The reason for the three stars is because several of the flavors that I tried tasted "old" and had a weird over-frozen texture. I have had this kind of ice cream before. It does not taste freshly made, rather like it's been thawed out and then frozen again, giving it a strange texture. My friend enjoyed her unusual looking cone, and the two flavors that I ordered tasted OK. I think this was a one and done for us. We have so very many dessert places nearby, I think we can find fresher tasting ice cream elsewhere. read more
1 year ago
So I completely forgot to take a picture of my cone unfortunately. But it was refreshing and sweet! I tried the orange layered creamsicle. And Joanne the one who helped me out is a lovely young girl! Excellent hostess! And you can tell she loves her job and enjoys to make customers happy with the veriaty of ice creams she serves. She is. Very enthusiastic and bubbly and is always excited to share about this amazing place. She makes ordering fun! I love the decor it's very colorful and fun! It's like a dream come true when you first enter the store. Love! And I can't wait to go and try a new flavor! read more
The staff here was so welcoming on my first venture to this adorable ice cream shop. There were only a handful of people inside when my large party of 8 entered. It didn't take long for us to go over our menu options and do a few samplings. Ice cream is scooped with a flat scooper, so your creations become rectangular layers instead of mounds. This makes flavor mixing a little more like an art form. I went with the chocolate obsession topped with Nutella and whipped cream. It was deliciously creamy and just the chocolate fix I needed. I may try the mini donuts with ice cream on my next visit! read more
Horrible experience and horrible service. The cashier seemed friendly in the beginning. She took my order and I saw the young lady scoping the ice cream I ordered. While my son was thinking about what he wanted, a friend of ours place his order. Instead of finishing our order so we could pay. She put my cone back inside the freezer with my ice cream on it and started to ring our friend's order. When I asked about my ice cream she said she could not hand it to me until my son would finish his order so she could ring it again. The place was empty and she acted like I was not going to pay for a baby size cream. I ended up leaving without the ice cream due to her rudeness. They need serious training of how to treat people right! The place looks good but I also noticed that the lady handling the ice cream did not change her gloves while changing tasks such as cleaning the counter and scooping the ice cream read more
Happy to see another Rainbow Cone in Florida. I've been to the one in Bradenton, the first location in FL. This started in Chicago and being born there I didn't have it til I moved here, then I went back and had it at Navy Pier in Downtown Chicago. It was so tall. Here it's not tall at all, but the layers are good. My fave is the orange sherbet and the pistachio. They have more flavors than these and you can have them as ice cream sandwiches or cakes etc. many options. So nice to run in this store in Waterford Lakes in Orlando. It's my first time in the area . The service was great. The decor is fun. The bathroom decs should be in the front and they need more tables here. read more
2 months ago
2 years ago
Omg! Finally an ice cream joint that is delicious and phenomenal service is near me!!! Just opened yesterday with a hard opening today! The staff is 5/6 and so helpful! Special shout out to Victoria and the manager Candy! Everyone who works there is very sweet and friendly! You can get the flavors and they tell you what is in which one and what their fave is! This place is going to kill it! Candy said their goal is to get lines down in 4 mins! I would say that is wonderful! Everyone walks around and asks how everything is! I wanted to take one star off because the scoop sizes aren't consistent, but the service made up for it! I also wish the Nutella donuts had a generous amount of Nutella, it was more of a drizzle to me. We will definitely be back to try the rainbow ice cream cone! I'll never drive to a competitor unless I'm in the area, otherwise this is the best choice for Waterford! The floor looks like sprinkles and they keep the tables clean! Love it, love it, love it! read more
5 months ago
The ice cream is delicious. The service was amazing. Joann is super sweet, super helpful with suggestions and offered samples. Beyond clean location. The sundae was awesome and my bubble waffle was so awemazeballs. Would highly recommend. Higher priced but tastes fresh and high quality ingredients. read more
The Rundown: experience "cut" ice cream instead of scooped, with friendly faces and classic flavors. The Review: I wasn't sure what to expect, but I was overall satisfied. It's a cute atmosphere, a mix of modern and classic parlor type vibes. I had no idea about this chain, and apparently it's been around for quite some time! We were immediately greeted by genuinely friendly staff. The pricing was reasonable and they had a surprising variety of options - even down to mini donuts! The ice cream flavors were pretty standard. No crazy flavors to hit trends, but with the gimmick of cut ice cream. Which I really enjoyed, because it offered a nice variety along with something different! The classic Rainbow which they are known for, I'm not entirely about. It looks cool, but I personally didn't feel the flavors went well together. They were not bad, just did not blend for me. I'll definitely return but likely for other flavors. If you're like me and on the fence of "cup or cone?" go the cone route. They have neat cone holders to even catch drips for you! Also they run specials throughout the week so if you're at all uncertain, you will still find something you enjoy and it's a cute atmosphere to take a moment to relax and indulge yourself. Just if you need to use the restroom (including to wash your hands) do so elsewhere. read more
1 year ago
The ice cream was delicious and the service was great. Ariana was amazing! She was super sweet and helpful, explained the menu and flavors throughly going above and beyond to help us choose flavors. I ultimately landed on the cosmic dream and I really enjoyed it. read more
I had to stop here on my recent trip to Chicago. From everything I read, the original rainbow cone is a Chicago institution. I of course had to order the original cone, and it was so tasty and fun to eat. There are 5 different flavors, in the original cone, and each Is delightful. My favorite of them all was the orange sherbet. Each flavor on the cone is scooped with a flat scoop so the end up as flat slices. It's a really cool looking cone, and it's been around for almost 100 years, which I think is amazing. It opened in 1926 and hasn't changed a ton from what I've read. Definitly check it out. read more
So I went during opening day and a little bit later. While I did not have the ice cream, I did have the mini doughnuts (cinnamon sugar). They are prepared fresh and come out super warm. The only nitpick I have is that the price on the board did not match the price they were charging me for the full dozen. I tried mentioning the price difference but they didn't care. I still paid. The food was again great, but I do wish the price actually was correct. It's a tiny little place and feels a little bit sterile. I would recommend the mini cinnamon sugar doughnuts to other people. read more
This small place is very cute inside, very pink. We were greeted right away and I ordered the original Rainbow Cone, in a waffle cone ($0.99 extra but a sugar cone is free), and my husband ordered a large Banana Nutella Shake. The shakes come with whipped cream and two mini donuts! There is not much seating inside with two small tables, a bench along one side and then some stools at the front. Since it was an off time, we were able to sit at one of the tables. When my Rainbow Cone was ready, I got it and thought it looked different than the photos, with too much yellow and Orange at the top. Turns out the server had built it wrong and did pistachio, Palmer, and Orange at the top instead of Palmer, Pistachio and Orange. I didn't mind, though. She did come by later and say she was sorry, she was distracted while building it. I also appreciated the plastic drip catcher they put my cone in as I am a sloppy ice cream eater. I loved the look of the slices of ice cream and the flavor combination was surprisingly good. I don't know why Chocolate, Strawberry, Palmer House (vanilla ice cream with walnuts and cherries), Pistachio Almond, and Orange Sherbet taste good together but they do! Also, all of the ice creams with mix ins like walnuts, cherries, almonds, strawberries, had lots of big chunks and were delicious. My husband finished his whole shake and said it was great but very sweet. He appreciated the donuts on top as those were unexpected. I liked the flavor of mine so much that I got a pint of Rainbow Cone to go, and that comes with two sugar cones, which is nice. There are other sliced ice cream flavors as well as regular scoops, sundaes, shakes, and mini donuts. Plus ice cream sandwiches and cakes. read more
6 months ago
2 years ago
Yes I love this placeee. It's a brand new addition to Waterford and I'm so glad. The workers are lovely and the ambiance is super cute. I tried the chocolate, mint chocolate chip, strawberry, and the rainbow one and they were all equally as delicious. The wait wasn't too long considering there were a lot of people which was nice. read more
3 months ago
1 year ago
We came in and got 2 cups of ice cream with toppings. Joann was soo nice and warm and helpful. The ice cream was so good. Then we got 2 orange creamsicles shakes to go. They were so yummy! We will be back, thank you! read more
4 months ago
2 years ago
Being from Chicago, having one of my Chicago favorites open up just minutes from me brought back fond memories. The very sweet cashier, Joann, took my order. Unfortunately, I waited roughly 20 minutes to get my cone. With it being the hard opening, I didn't particularly mind waiting so long as I'm sure the employees were feeling overwhelmed. But I was beginning to feel frustrated by the wait time. Joann noticed how long I was waiting, was very apologetic and went to go check on what happened to my order. She and two other female employees were all very nice and apologetic. My frustration was immediately smoothed out by how apologetic these ladies were. The high level of customer service was very refreshing. Not many businesses still provide this. At last, I got my cone. The taste and quality of The Original Rainbow Cone was exactly how I remember it tasting. I will be returning in the near future. Thank you for bringing a taste of the Windy City to Orlando! read more
1 year ago
Customer service was amazing, Joann was very informative and gave us samples before completing our order! Lots of varieties for any icecream lover, from milk shakes to icecream sandwiches. Overall place was clean, bright and welcoming. Happy hour is best bang for your buck on an extremely hot day! read more
1 year ago
Nice place clean and good food good Service was happy pace love it will bring all my friends and family back read more
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