Papa Smiles
- Neighborhood: Midway
- 6955 W. Archer
- Chicago, IL 60638
- 773-788-0388
- Price range: $ (Under $9)
Don't think you can get away without breaking your diet here. This Garfield Ridge ice cream parlor serves up rich Homer's and Hershey's ice cream in decadent sundaes, shakes and handmade waffle cones. Housemade toffee apples, pies and frozen bananas are a few of the other sweets you'll find in addition to the jars of candy and cases of bottled soda scattered throughout the store. Plus, you can order up old-fashioned treats from the 1949 soda fountain. Be sure to have dessert first though; the regular food is easy on the pocket and homemade (think pot pies, chili and juicy burgers), meaning you'll probably get pretty full. Sit at the counter or a table and take in the scenery: the knicknacks are all real family treasures with their own stories; if you ask, Papa, a.k.a. Ron Kozak, will certainly tell you more.
Getting There
- Parking:
- Street
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 62 Archer buses. Orange Line Train: to 62H Archer bus.
The Basics
- Hours:
- Open late March until November (weather permitting): noon-9 p.m., daily.
- Cuisine:
- Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt and American Traditional and Classic
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $ (Under $9)
- Smoking:
- No
- Audience:
- Families
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Features:
- On-site Merchandise. No catering. Candy, bottled soda.
- Specialties:
- Sundaes, waffle cones, chili, shakes and soda fountain creations.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Seating :
- For 35
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"A step back in time"
By Andrew from Garfield Ridge, April 9, 2008
Walking in Papa Smiles is like stepping back in time. A simpler time. A better time. The first thing that struck me was the teenage couple playi...
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"The ice cream is great,..."
By Tom from chicago, il, January 10, 2007
The ice cream is great, but the food is ausome too. The soup & chili are homemade with an all you can eat buffet. And the burgers are super. They r...
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"Like stepping back in time! What..."
By joanne from chicago, il, August 24, 2006
Like stepping back in time! What a treat in today's world. Gret food & service and an old fashioned decor that will make you smile.
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