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The Original Rainbow Cone
Ice Cream Parlor$$$$
Beverly, Chicago
Has a stamp of approval from Chicago Tribune and Redeye Chicago
"Palmer House (vanilla with cherries and walnuts)"(5 Tips)
"I’m original cone"(2 Tips)
"Get black walnut with rainbow sprinkles."(2 Tips)
"orange sherbet and Palmer House!"(3 Tips)
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Debbie WJune 26, 2017This is the 'best' ice cream cone ever! It is a traditional place for my family to stop in the summer! I remember coming here as a kid and now I am bringing my grandchildren! Other ice cream too!
Chicago TribuneDecember 31, 2014This ice cream joint has a special...wait for it...Rainbow Cone! The five flavors are Chocolate, strawberry, Palmer House (Vanilla with cherries and walnuts), pistachio, and orange sherbet. Read more
Redeye ChicagoNovember 12, 2015You haven't lived until you've tried the "Original Rainbow Cone" that's been passed down from multiple generations in Chicago. This ice cream is a mix of 5 flavors creating a rainbow effect. Read more
Chefs FeedJuly 20, 2017If you ever find yourself on the South side on a hot day, stop by this Chicago staple. Open since 1926, this is where your parents took you after winning the big game or earning A's on a report card. Read more
- The funnest ice cream I’ve had. Which flavor will be your favorite - chocolate, strawberry, Palmer House (vanilla with cherries and walnuts), pistachio, or orange sherbet?
Wendy BradshawMay 9, 2015Rainbow has been established at least 30 yrs or more. Clean, great customer service, if it's your first time you have to start with the rainbow classic cone
DanaJuly 4, 2012I must-go!! But you have to get the famous Rainbow Cone it's a delicious "rainbow" of 5 different ice cream flavours! So yummy :)
Jenn LeFloreJune 13, 2016The original rainbow cone is all that u dream of! I wouldn't choose this flavors individually but together they make magic
LaTanya OrrJune 29, 2013One of highlights of my trip to Chi- town! The Rainbow- featuring Palmers House flavor - the bomb(New York Vanilla & cherries) oh so good!
Shane GarciaSeptember 3, 2013The baby size rainbow cone was amazing. Next time I'll go all-in and get a regular size.
Kirstjen LorenzJuly 2, 2018Service is great. Lots of kids working here. Ice cream selection is limited but good. The Rainbow cone is 5 different flavors. Outside seating only.
Eddy GonzalezNovember 2, 2015The rainbow cone is great, worth the trip to avoiding the long lines at the taste of Chicago
- Tasting TableMay 2, 2012Go with the classic Rainbow Cone--a stack of chocolate, strawberry, pistachio, orange sherbet and Palmer House! Read more
Samantha RangelSeptember 17, 2011Do yourself a favor and get some pistachio on a cone. It'll make you a believer.
- Chefs FeedAugust 5, 2014Graham Elliot, chef of Graham Elliot Bistro, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Ice cream. Read more
Time Out Chicago KidsFebruary 29, 2012The Bubble Gum cone is a rite of passage for under-12s. Read more
Jonathan FerreraMarch 5, 2017The adjacent parking lot is pretty small - maybe no more than a dozen spaces.
Terri MiskivJuly 10, 2011Nothing better in Chicago...traveled from florida and got 2 of them!! Be careful...no public bathrooms.
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The Original Rainbow Cone
9233 S Western Ave (at 92nd Pl)
Chicago, IL 60643
United States
Chicago, IL 60643
United States
Closed until Noon (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- Noon–9:30 PM
- Fri–Sun
- Noon–10:00 PM
(773) 238-7075
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
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