Margie's
3.8
from - Neighborhood: Bucktown/Wicker Park
- 1960 N. Western Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60647
- 773-384-1035
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
Margie's has been sweet on fun since it opened in May 1921. This family business is one of the few places in Chicago that still holds the charm of the "good old days." The homemade candies and chocolates are very popular, as is the wonderful selection of banana splits, sundaes, shakes and other fountain creations. The family is also very proud of the fact that they make their own ice cream. Margie's also has a regular restaurant menu, but there is a danger of eating too much and not having room for dessert. Recent media coverage and its location (near the gentrifying Bucktown neighborhood) is attracting new customers. Peter Poulos is the third generation in charge of this place. He says he always follows his mother's motto: "Highest quality, best possible service, and be proud of your product." And they are!
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Western and Armitage.
- Parking:
- Street
- Public Transportation:
- Blue Line Train: Western stop.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 9 a.m.-1 a.m. daily.
- Cuisine:
- Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt and American Traditional and Classic
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Not Accepted
- Smoking:
- No
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Features:
- No children's menu.
- Specialties:
- Anything you can put chocolate on.
- Payment Methods:
- Visa
- Delivery:
- No
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"KIDS ARE NOT WELCOME"
By spli from roscoe village, December 13, 2008
I have gone to have ice cream here occasionally for the last 8 years. Today, I visited with my 5 and 3 year old sons, my husband and my mother-in-l...
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"Family Friendly for sure"
By Suzi from Bucktown, October 1, 2008
I have to disagree with the previous reviewer. We've gone to this place numerous times with our two girls who are only 4 and 2 and we've never had...
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"an anti-kid friendly establishment"
By Lara from Wicker Park, August 30, 2008
Margie's Candies is run like an antique store, so don't bring children there. We found that out the hard way today. My sister, husband and four ch...
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