Original Rainbow Cone
9233 S Western Ave., Chicago, IL‎
Neighborhood: Beverly

Original Rainbow Cone.

Although we’re technically cheating with this post a little bit since both Rob and I have been to the Original Rainbow Cone before, it’s too much of a perfect summer tradition to not profile on 52 Weeks.  For those not in the know, the Original Rainbow Cone is a legendary south side institution and has been around since 1926.  A “rainbow cone” consists of chocolate, strawberry, orange sherbet, palmer house (venetian vanilla with cherries and walnuts), and pistachio ice cream, all layered on top of one another.  During our visit today, Rob got a small rainbow cone in a waffle cone and I got the same thing, but in a small bowl instead.  As always, it was a delicious summer treat, and judging by the constant lines when we stopped by today, it doesn’t seem like the Original Rainbow Cone is going to be closing their doors anytime soon.  Be sure to plan a visit to the Beverly neighborhood before the summer is over.

-Anna

Rob holding our ice cream outside of the Original Rainbow Cone.