The Original Rainbow Cone

Mt Prospect, IL · Ice cream shop

Rating
4.3/5
★★★★☆ 4.3
Reviews
20
Rank in Mt Prospect
#26
of 83 restaurants
City Percentile
45%
rating percentile
Address
The Original Rainbow Cone, 861 E Rand Rd, Mt Prospect, IL 60056
Phone
(847) 643-2333
Website
rainbowcone.com/locations/mountprospect
Status
Closed · Opens 12 PM

The Original Rainbow Cone is a restaurant located in Mt Prospect, IL. It is one of 83 restaurants listed in Mt Prospect. Its 4.3-star rating matches the Mt Prospect city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About The Original Rainbow Cone

100-year-old ice cream shop featuring the legendary Rainbow Cone in a nostalgic setting.

Hours

Saturday12 PM–11 PM
Sunday12 PM–10 PM
Monday12 PM–10 PM
Tuesday12 PM–10 PM
Wednesday12 PM–10 PM
Thursday12 PM–10 PM
Friday12 PM–11 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★☆☆ 3.0 Victoria J · Feb 2026

I love Rainbow Cone! My one issue is certain employees there, recently each time I have gone was always America, do not give full scoops. If I am paying between $5-$10 for ice cream and leaving a tip almost each time, I think it’s only fair it’s actual scoops and not half scoops. It’s obviously possible to do when other employees give the full scoop. It’s gotten irritating recently when my mother has also gone in as a treat for herself and paid the full amount but was „misheard” and only given one scoop. Never had this problem anywhere else. Otherwise, never had an issues with other employees and they are all very sweet! The Buona employees don’t seem frustrated when they have to serve at the Rainbow Cone counter and are overall very friendly! I’d definitely recommend coming here and will

★★★★☆ 4.0 K C · Mar 2024

Very good ice cream. Tasty treat for anytime. The original version is worth a try. Kind of small scoops but everything is pricey these days.

★★★★☆ 4.0 Julia Wu · Aug 2024

Love all the flavors in the rainbow 🌈 cone! but a bit watered down. they dissolve quickly

★★★★★ 5.0 Rachna Shah · Jun 2025

We came to Rainbow Cone at 10pm with about 40 people and Rosa and Adrienne were amazing. They were so organized and friendly even though it was the end of the day. Can’t wait to come back soon!

★★☆☆☆ 2.0 Fatima Siddique · Jun 2024

This place is definitely more focused on presentation. The quality of the ice cream is below mediocre. Definitely not going back. There are other establishments in the area that serve a much higher quality product. Great service though.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Delivery ✓ Onsite Services ✓ Takeout ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Table Service ✓ Casual ✓ Groups ✓ Quick Visit ✓ Credit Cards ✓ Debit Cards ✓ Good For Kids

Services

Ice cream shop

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