We were elated when this location opened because their original location is completely out-of-the-way for us. This location is minutes from us and our usual go-to. We have bought a variety of items, from scoops to ice cream sandwiches to pints. We have also brought family and friends who were visiting from out of town. Rainbow Cone has not disappointed. During the recent holidays, they had a promotion in which if you buy a certain amount of Buona Beef gift cards, you can receive some Rainbow Cone bonus cards. It is a great deal for us because we bought a lot of gift cards for teachers, family, and friends. My young daughters are a huge fan of the chocolate, cookies and cream, and cookie dough flavors. There are non-dairy flavors as well and we have tried and enjoyed the lemon-raspberry swirl. read more

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The Original Rainbow Cone continues to be one of my favorite ice cream shops in the area. My favorite order here, of course, is the original rainbow cone. I usually order it on a waffle cone where staff build it made to order with 5 different layers of delicious ice cream flavors - orange sherbet, pistachio with almonds, strawberry, and palmer house. Staff are always friendly and efficient here. I love the outdoor area for folks to enjoy their treats at. Will defs be back! read more

The Original Rainbow Cone - Original rainbow cone - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Darien, Illinois

I had a junior stacked chocolate obsession ice cream cone. I don't like most of the rainbow flavors so I like that they have a few other variations that you can choose from. The flavors are: chocolate, cookies & cream, chocolate peanut butter swirl, and big muddy. My favorites were the cookies & cream and Chocolate peanut butter swirl. It didn't seem like you could deviate from their predetermined flavors. Which didn't make complete sense to me because what if I just want two flavors stacked? Wouldn't that be easier and why does it matter? My son had the Superman kids cone because he liked the tie dye colors. I appreciate the cone holders they use. read more

The Original Rainbow Cone - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Darien, Illinois

The Rainbow Cone in Darien is connected to a Buona Beef. They have their own separate outdoor seating area which is decorated with their signature ice cream statue and a few photo ops. Service has always been friendly and quick whenever my family and I have stopped by. While there are lines at times, the staff is always friendly and tries their best to efficiently scoop and hand out the ice cream to customers. So far, I have loved every flavor I have tried from Rainbow Cone! My favorites are the Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl and the Big Muddy! read more

I don't understand the hype but my kids enjoyed it. They have an outdoor seating area and are attached to a food place.

So thrilled to see a rainbow cone open up in Darien! Grabbed a pint to go and it was just as delicious as I remembered. If you're an ice cream lover this is a must try! read more

The Original Rainbow Cone - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Darien, Illinois

Tasty as the original but not as efficient. On the day of my visit, a person was purchasing multiple gift cards. Ok, fine. Except why does it take 2 staff to ring her out? Meanwhile, the line was forming and flowing into the restaurant. A manager eventually stepped in to help the staff scoop/fill orders. Plenty of outdoor seating. read more

Not much to say, except in my opinion, it didn't taste anything like the original I used to get. It was smaller than the OG and it also wasn't as creamy. I went once and remember thinking it wasn't worth the calories or the money and I haven't been back since. Service was also extremely slow. read more

Haha a Rainbow Cone. That goes way back. Who hasn't had a Rainbow Cone before? Ok I'm sure they are out there, but seriously you've nerve had one? I'm not even sure if there is anything else on the menu. Even if there is, who gets something else? Can I tell you how many different flavors are in a Rainbow Cone? No. Can I tell you the history of Rainbow Cone? Nope. I can tell you the original location is on Western Ave just north of 95th across from the golf course. There are now locations throughout the Chicagoland area. Make sure to grab a Rainbow Cone the next time you are at your favorite baseball park on the south side, watching your Chicago White Sox. A Rainbow Cone is a must it doesn't matter where or when. This location inside of Buona Beef is conveniently located and a great treat after another Chicago tradition a dipped Italian beef with giardiniera. After a meal before a meal or on it's own a Rainbow Cone is a must. read more

The Original Rainbow Cone - a hand holding it - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Darien, Illinois

Never had anything like this before!!!! 5 completely different flavors combined in a cone resembling a rainbow. If you get bored of a flavor just move on to the next! read more

The Original Rainbow Cone - Rainbow cone - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Darien, Illinois

If you want that nostalgic Chicago ice cream feeling, here's your place. After Buona Beef completed their renovations at this location, to our surprise a Rainbow Cone store also opened on premises. They have a cute themed outdoor seating area and you order inside. Even though they serve one type of ice cream, it should satisfy all ice cream lovers as the flavors are a perfect complement to each other. Want a cone? Check. Want a cup? Check. Cake? Check. Tub to take home for midnight binges? Yep they have that too. Just be sure to figure out how to down that yummy ice cream on your cone before it melts and makes a Rainbow mess on your shirt and hands. read more

Yummy ice cream with a great patio! Lots of fun and will be back for more! I had just the butter pecan and it was good. Definitely want to try all the flavors option next time! read more

I got terribly ill after eating a Sunday that just didn't agree with my stomach, and I nearly almost fainted from the pain being so painful, but thankfully, I spewed it all out, but when I spewed it all out, I was like full on Mr. Creosote do not eat rainbow cone ice cream if you value your stomach read more

Good as always!!! Went to one of there retail stores in Darien and the product was just as great as in western. Clerk was great i bought a quart and a pint and baby cup everything was great read more

First time visit and I did the popular rainbow cone. REALLY good... especially the palmer house and pistachio! Cute outdoor sitting area. read more

The Original Rainbow Cone - a person holding a donut - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Darien, Illinois

While I love The Original Rainbow Cone I have to say I was really disappointed in them today. I spent $30 on ice cream and even my 4 year old said "this is it?" $4 for a scoop of ice cream scooped with a tiny cookie dough scooper. I thought maybe it was for just the kids scoops (still crappy for $4), but nope. Used the same tiny scooper for the $7 ice cream sundae. Unless we're getting actual rainbow cones I won't waste my money again which is super sad because I think this was done wrong. I put it in my kids' baby bowl so you can see just how small it was. read more

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Only open til 9pm on a Saturday? But somehow beefs are available until 11pm? Yeah that makes ZERO sense.

Cute idea, but the rainbow cone is an over-priced kiddie novelty. The ice cream quality is not great. I'm giving two stars for the helpful employee who put together several items for our small group. read more

I grew up near the south side of Chicago and Rainbow Cone was a treat once in a while. My Uncle Jake would take me and my cousin to the one on Western. I was thrilled when I heard they had one in Lombard but it took me a while to get there. It was every bit as great as I remember. The people are nice too and now in addition to the rainbow, they have donut holes, other flavors of ice cream, soft serve ice cream, ice cream cakes and a rainbow cake roll. read more