Buona Beef is adding a limited‑menu walk‑up window called the “Beef Stand” inside the Rainbow Cone shop on Division Street in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood. The new window, operated by the local vendor, will serve Italian‑style beef dishes on a walk‑up basis, joining the longtime ice‑cream retailer’s offerings.
Rainbow Cone, a Chicago institution known for its signature ice‑cream cones, announced the temporary partnership as part of its ongoing efforts to diversify its menu. The Beef Stand will be located within the existing Rainbow Cone storefront, allowing customers to order from a separate counter without leaving the shop.
The collaboration brings together two Chicago‑based food businesses. Buona Beef, which specializes in Italian‑style beef, will run the window and provide a curated menu that is narrower than its full‑service locations. Rainbow Cone will continue to serve its regular ice‑cream selections alongside the new beef offerings.
The Beef Stand is slated to open on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, and is described as a temporary addition. No specific end date has been disclosed, but the arrangement is presented as a short‑term venture designed to test demand for the combined concept.
Patrons of both establishments can now experience a mixed‑genre food experience on Division Street, with the convenience of a walk‑up service for the beef menu and the familiar sit‑down or take‑out options for ice cream. The initiative reflects a broader trend of local vendors partnering to expand their reach within established retail spaces.
The new window is expected to draw both regular Rainbow Cone customers and fans of Buona Beef, offering a simple way for Chicago residents to sample Italian‑style beef without leaving the familiar setting of the iconic ice‑cream shop.