For more than 90 years, ice cream lovers have flocked to the Original Rainbow Cone for a taste of its eponymous treat. And with a pedigree that impressive, it’s probably worth a second look.
The Original Rainbow Cone is a local tradition dating all the way back to 1926, when founder Joseph Sapp opened his flagship location on 92nd and Western on Chicago’s south side.
Who needs Mega Millions? You can find your pot of gold, piled high with five flavors, at Original Rainbow Cone, which in a surprise move, will remain open this winter.
Once again, Chicagoans have somehow made it through another ridiculous Midwestern winter. And now that spring is officially approaching, that means one very important thing is coming along with it: ice cream season.
Ah, that sweet synergy of flavors. Like the city itself, the Rainbow Cone is a painterly masterpiece of colors and tastes, each separate and distinct, which together somehow become more than the sum of their parts.
People come from all over the South Side for a taste of nostalgia at The Original Rainbow Cone. Located in a house once occupied by Joe and Katherine Sapp, their granddaughter now runs this one-of-a-kind ice cream parlor.
The festival also features perennial favorites like Lou Malnati’s, Buona Beef, and Eli’s Cheesecake. A crowd favorite, “The Original Rainbow Cone” will return with Chicago’s rainbow ice cream.
The end of winter is near. We know that because ice cream will soon return to its rightful place at the corner of 92nd and Western in the city’s Beverly neighborhood in just a few short days.
Rainbow Cone is open for the season — and you can now have it delivered to your house. It’s going to be another cold week ahead, but don’t let that stop you: put on your Snuggie and order some Rainbow Cone to enjoy on your couch.
A classic treat has returned to The Creamery locations in Mokena, Frankfort and Orland Hills. The Original Rainbow Cone Cake Rolls have been flying off the shelves since owners Jillian Hersted and Jodi McCarthy brought them back to their stores a few months back.
Today’s Most Valuable person on the planet is Lynn Sapp, the owner of the Original Rainbow Cone! Rainbow Cone recently announced that they will be staying open during the winter and that is exactly the news that we need right now!
It might be rainy and cold outside today, but a sure sign of spring arrives Friday when the Original Rainbow Cone opens for the season in the Beverly neighborhood.