I don’t know how I have lived in the city for 6 years without visiting Margie’s Candies! Well I came to my senses yesterday, and visited their Montrose location. If you like home-made ice cream and hand-dipped candies, this is the place for you. They have been bringing smiles to Chicago’s kids and parents alike since 1921.
The portions are HUGE and the ice cream is DELICIOUS! In addition to a staggering selection of ice cream sundays, they also serve a small selection of salads and sandwiches. Honestly, with the size of their sundays, I say skip the sandwich and get a banana split for lunch. Doesn’t the banana negate some of the calories?
If you have a school aged kid, bring in their next report card. Margie’s gives a free scoop of chocolate, vanilla or strawberry if they get an A.
Two Chicago Locations:
- North Center - 1813 W. Montrose Ave.
- Original Bucktown location – 1960 N. Western Ave. (I hope to visit the original location this weekend)
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