The Original Rainbow Cone is one of The 15 Best Places for Cones in Chicago.

1. The Original Rainbow Cone

9.2
9233 S Western Ave (at 92nd Pl), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Beverly · 51 tips and reviews

DanaDana: I must-go!! But you have to get the famous Rainbow Cone it's a delicious "rainbow" of 5 different ice cream flavours! So yummy :)

Wendy B.Wendy Bradshaw: Rainbow 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

Eddy G.Eddy Gonzalez: The rainbow cone is great, worth the trip to avoiding the long lines at the taste of Chicago

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is one of The 15 Best Places for Cones in Chicago.

2. Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

9.3
1505 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Honore St), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Wicker Park · 60 tips and reviews

WinstonWinston: Get the waffle cone with two different scoops of ice cream; it's so good.

Natasha R.Natasha Rogen: The waffle cones are a must!

Sarah R.Sarah Ross Matteson: Black Cat Espresso w/ Dark Chocolate in a warm fresh waffle cone.

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is one of The 15 Best Places for Cones in Chicago.

3. Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

9.3
3404 N Southport Ave (at W Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Lakeview · 78 tips and reviews

Melissa N.Melissa Nanquil: Always try as many flavors as you can to make the best combination! Waffle cones are always worth it.

Tiffany W.Tiffany Wong: actually incredible! great texture, flavor selection, ability to sample (now with small metal spoons!). and it always smells amazing inside because of the handmade waffle cones.

Autumn C.Autumn Choi: House made buttery waffle cones and literally every flavor - brambleberry crisp and wildberry lavender

Scooter's Frozen Custard is one of The 15 Best Places for Cones in Chicago.

4. Scooter's Frozen Custard

9.2
1658 W Belmont Ave (at Paulina St.), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Lakeview · 60 tips and reviews

Matthew K.Matthew Klara: Turtle sundae and a free puppy cone. Win-win.

Alan D.Alan Deitch: Free doggy ice cream cones!

Jessica D.Jessica DuBois: They have small doggie cones for your pet. Nice treat .

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams is one of The 15 Best Places for Cones in Chicago.

5. Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams

9.3
3637 N Clark St (at W Patterson Ave), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Wrigleyville · 5 tips and reviews

Kylie W.Kylie Welch: The espresso ice cream with a waffle cone is the perfect dessert.

Janell R.Janell Reynolds: The ice cream and the flavors were unique and rich! Nice atmosphere filled with the sweet smell of ice cream,fresh waffle cones and fun!

Joanna F.Joanna Flamm: The waffle cones are a little salty. So good!

The Freeze is one of The 15 Best Places for Cones in Chicago.

6. The Freeze

8.1
2815 W Armitage Ave (at Mozart), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Logan Square · 20 tips and reviews

Sheri W.Sheri Will: Try crunch coat on your cone

Joan V.Joan V: Reminds me of being back in Grayslake :) Love the cherry dip cone.

Marissa R.Marissa Ryan: Cherry dipped cone!!

Dairy Queen is one of The 15 Best Places for Cones in Chicago.

7. Dairy Queen

8.2
3811 N Southport Ave (at W Grace St), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Lakeview · 28 tips and reviews

Erik T.Erik Toppenberg: Dipped cone!

laurenlauren: Such a creepy guy that works here that is the worst flirter in all the land. But. Swirl cone dipped in sprinkles. Mmm.

Tana B.Tana Babcock: They have cherry dipped cones, yo!

Cone Gourmet Ice Cream is one of The 15 Best Places for Cones in Chicago.

8. Cone Gourmet Ice Cream

8.3
1047 W Madison St (btwn Morgan St & Aberdeen St), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Near West Side · 34 tips and reviews

Pradeep N.Pradeep Nayar: Grab a cone and have a seat outside with your baby stroller or pet. This is a great way to enjoy summer in the west loop!

Ignite Glass StudiosIgnite Glass Studios: We know a thing or two about working in a hot environment. Our furnaces are 2200 degrees. It's easy to cool off at Cone after work, because they have a relaxing patio and unique flavors of ice cream.

Janeé B.Janeé B: Cookie monster in a chocolate dipped waffle cone. Amazing experience!

Margie's Candies is one of The 15 Best Places for Cones in Chicago.

9. Margie's Candies

8.6
1813 W Montrose Ave (at N Ravenswood Ave), Chicago, IL
Dessert Shop · North Center · 52 tips and reviews

Ben E.Ben Epstein: The best deal in town is the single cone split between two flavors. It's basically a double scoop cone for $2. Yes, you read that right. It's tremendous.

Heidi W.Heidi Wolff: Massive ice cream cones. I got the single waffle with moose tracks. I couldn't even finish it!! So good!

Adam G.Adam Graff: Great ice cream. Now they have pies and malt

Spinning J Bakery and Soda Fountain is one of The 15 Best Places for Cones in Chicago.

10. Spinning J Bakery and Soda Fountain

9.3
1000 N California Ave (at Augusta Blvd), Chicago, IL
Dessert Shop · Humboldt Park · 10 tips and reviews

Joe G.Joe Germuska: Great biscuits and pie. Will be back to try the pie cone

Grace A.Grace Aldridge: Come before 11:00 on the weekend if you want to avoid a wait for brunch. The food is incredible.

ju j.ju ju: this place is beautiful, people are super nice and food delicious! i wish all hipsters in the world were like these guys - they are cool but keeping the smiles!

Windy City Sweets is one of The 15 Best Places for Cones in Chicago.

11. Windy City Sweets

7.7
3308 N Broadway St (at W Aldine Ave), Chicago, IL
Candy Store · Lake View East · 30 tips and reviews

Elizabeth L.Elizabeth Lightbody: Pretzel cone is the best.

Stephen R.Stephen Román: Waffle cone ice cream bowls ♥️

Emily B.Emily Bauersfeld: Great candy shop. Would definitely recommend

Annette's Italian Ice is one of The 15 Best Places for Cones in Chicago.

12. Annette's Italian Ice

8.8
2009 N Bissell St (at Armitage Ave.), Chicago, IL
Dessert Shop · North Side · 26 tips and reviews

Missy C.Missy Clarin: Cookie Jar - mix of different kinds of cookies. Yum! Get it in a waffle cone!

Melissa E.Melissa E: Cash only. Always amazing ice cream. The Italian ice is great. I love to combine the mango Italian ice with the vanilla soft serve!

Rebecca T.Rebecca Thalhofer: Eskimo Kisses is to die for..... coconut ice cream w/ chocolate chunks.

Punch House is one of The 15 Best Places for Cones in Chicago.

13. Punch House

8.5
1227 W 18th St (at S Allport St), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Pilsen · 39 tips and reviews

cami j.cami j.: I'm a big fan of this place! the space juice and the haymarket were delicious, and you can get snow cones!

Chicago TribuneChicago Tribune: As the name suggests, cocktails and drinks are the name of the game at this underground spot. Try out their Pimm's cup or the Pilsen Fish House Punch. Or anything on the menu really it's all great. Read more.

Joel K.Joel Koster: Great low key speak easyish lounge below street level. Fish tank makes a beautiful 3D TV.

Dairy Queen is one of The 15 Best Places for Cones in Chicago.

14. Dairy Queen

7.7
2200 N Lincoln Ave (at W Webster St), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Lincoln Park · 12 tips and reviews

Lyndsey W.Lyndsey Wallace: Hard to beat a classic twist cone, but Brownie Batter Blizzard comes close.

Colleen R.Colleen Rohrer: Don't get the blizzard in the waffle cone, kind of disappointing.

Christopher M.Christopher Mcfarland: It's very delicious and tasty. Love going here and every year it never changes

Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop is one of The 15 Best Places for Cones in Chicago.

15. Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop

9.4
400 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Chocolate Store · Streeterville · 30 tips and reviews

Al Shaima A.Al Shaima Al Madani: Delicious mint chocolate chip ice cream but the waffle cone was not fresh

Hamid A.Hamid Alan9ary: The staff here are super nice and professional 😊👍🏼Chocolate here is good and desert options are plenty.Hot chocolate for the winter 🥶Ice cream 🍨 in the summer Chocolate strawberry any time 😁

Scott KleinbergScott Kleinberg: I am a total hot chocolate snob, and I can tell you that the salted caramel hot chocolate is stunningly wonderful.