Chicago-based Rainbow Cone will open a new ice cream shop in Surprise on March 30, 2026. The opening will feature the brand’s signature stacked ice cream slices, along with grand opening celebrations and giveaways.
Rainbow Cone Opens First Arizona Location
Nearly 100 years after opening in Chicago’s South Side, The Original Rainbow Cone is expanding into Arizona. Located at 13510 N. Litchfield Rd., the shop will bring its iconic five-flavor slices to the Surprise community.
The approximately 1,250-square-foot shop in the busy retail corridor includes indoor seating for 15, along with an outdoor patio.
The store is managed by a team of local investors with ties to the brand. A representative of the ownership group, Fathi Abdallah, said they have known Rainbow Cone since childhood. They used to visit its original Chicago location, and the Arizona expansion is an opportunity to bring a multi-generational tradition to a new audience.
The menu features milkshakes, mini donuts, sundaes, ice cream cakes, and curated “Sliced Creations,” in addition to its signature stacked slices.
The brand was established in 1926 by “Grandpa Joe” Sapp and his wife Kathleen. The Buonavolanto family collaborated with the founding family to expand the brand nationally.
- Location: 13510 North Litchfield Road, Suite B; Surprise, Arizona, 85379
- Operating Hours: Sunday-Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday-Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
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Grand Opening Celebrations
To celebrate the grand opening and 100 years of service, Original Rainbow Cone will offer a free rainbow cone to the first 100 guests on March 30. All opening-day guests will be entered into a raffle to win free ice cream for one year.
The official ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for March 31 at 9 a.m. City officials and members of the Surprise Economic Development Department will welcome the new business.
With nearly 30 permanent locations, Rainbow Cone continues to bring quality desserts to new markets nationwide. The brand also gives benefits to its loyal customers through Rainbow Rewards and birthday offers.
