Margie's Candies
This authentic ice cream parlor and candy shop's biggest draw is its old-fashioned novelty.
(773) 384-1035
1960 N Western Ave
(at Armitage Avenue)
Chicago,
IL
60647
41.9172
-87.6875
Neighborhoods: Bucktown, North Side
What People Are Saying About Margie's Candies
The Owner
Margie's Candies
Owner
Margie's Candies has been in tune with your tastes since 1921. We offer the finest in homemade ice cream creations, and candy handmade daily in our store. Make anyone's holiday special by giving them the gift of homemade candy. Choose from favorites such as the Terrapins, which are pecan and caramel covered with chocolate, the tasty Truffles, or even wonderful Dark Chocolate Fudge. The Assorted Chocolate, English Toffee, and Marzipan also make for great Holiday choices. And remember, all of Margie's Candies and ice creams are made of natural flavors with no artificial preservatives. Stop in at 1960 N. Western Avenue in Bucktown, or a second location at 1813 W. Montrose Avenue both in Chicago. Holiday shipping is available or stop in and see for yourself the fine quality chocolates and ice cream.
The Editor
Elisa Kronish
Citysearch
The Scene
Like an old grandma's house: Framed needlepoint adorns the walls, while a menagerie of dolls, faded photos (one of the shop from 1939) and other memorabilia cram shelves and display cases. With its old-fashioned charm, the shop has become a fixture on Western Avenue for generations of ice cream lovers for more than 80 years.
The Food
Homemade scoops are heaped into clamshell-shaped bowls and topped with wafer cookies. Root beer floats overflow tall glasses. The signature turtle sundae tops vanilla ice cream with nuts and hot caramel, accompanied by a pitcher of bittersweet hot fudge that's so thick it clumps (sold by the jar, too). Jumbo creations include the Eiffel Tower, with "four scoops of fresh flavors and paradise"; Margie's Melody, combining ice cream and marshmallow; and the "World's Largest Sundae," which dares you to finish a half gallon.
User Reviews
dwogn
April 22, 2009
The place has simply the Best Chocolate Ice cream in town, its called the Brownie Ala Mode. I ordered it with Chocolate Ice cream and Pecans, it comes in this huge bowl shaped like a shell, with 3 scoops of yummy chocolate ice cream, a chocolate brownie, whipped cream, sprinkled with pecans and they give you a jar of warm molten chocolate fudge. Have a spoon of this a you will close your eyes and go Mmmmmmmm.... Heaven!
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shorty68
December 29, 2008
We ordered two candies which were loose. One was a coffee cream. The other was a cherry cluster. Both my husband and I agreed that both candies tasted like soap. We are wondering if someone sprayed soap on the candies or mixed soap with the chocolate. Hopefully this is only an isolated problem.
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likejen
July 01, 2008
Like other reviewers, I had driven by this place for years and was very excited to visit. I didn't last 30 seconds before what looked like the owner and another staff member harrassed and made fun of me for 'just looking around'. When I decided to leave, they laughed and sarcastically told me to hurry back real soon. I honestly was not in the store for an entire minute. It was a disturbing and uncomfortable experience to say the least.
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Know Before You Go:
Prove that it's your birthday, and you'll receive a surprise gift; bring in your report card with an "A" on it, and you'll get a free cone.
Category:
Candy Stores, Ice Cream Parlors, Dessert Shops, Candy Manufacturers
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Late Night Dining, Outdoor Dining, Lunch Spot, Cheap Eats
General Info:
Smoking Permitted:
No
Message from Margie's Candies
- Hand-Dipped Candy
- Ship for the Holidays
- Home Made Ice Cream
Margie's Candies has been in tune with your tastes since 1921. We offer the finest in homemade ice cream creations, and candy handmade daily in our store. Make anyone's holiday special by giving them the gift of homemade candy. Choose from favorites such as the Terrapins, which are pecan and caramel covered with chocolate, the tasty Truffles, or even wonderful Dark Chocolate Fudge. The Assorted Chocolate, English Toffee, and Marzipan also make for great Holiday choices. And remember, all of Margie's Candies and ice creams are made of natural flavors with no artificial preservatives. Stop in at 1960 N. Western Avenue in Bucktown, or a second location at 1813 W. Montrose Avenue both in Chicago. Holiday shipping is available or stop in and see for yourself the fine quality chocolates and ice cream.
