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This authentic ice cream parlor and candy shop's biggest draw is its old-fashioned novelty.
(773) 384-1035
1960 N Western Ave
(at W Armitage Ave)
Chicago,
IL
60647
41.9172
-87.6875
Neighborhoods: Bucktown, North Side
Years in business
Established in 1921
Hours:
Sun-Thu 9am-12am
Fri-Sat 9am-1am
Price:
$
Last updated 8.29.11
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:
Open 7 Days
Smoking Permitted:
No
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…
Featured Review
Elisa Kronish
Contributor
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…
Editor's Tips
- 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.
| ambiance | 75.0% positive |
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| dessert | 97.37000465393066% positive |
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| food quality | 78.5699987411499% positive |
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| menu variety | 87.5% positive |
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| overall | 100.0% positive |
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| return potential | 100.0% positive |
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| service | 70.45000076293945% positive |
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| value | 100.0% positive |
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| wait time | 81.25% positive |
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04/22/09
Chocolate Lovers go Mmmmmm......
by dwogn at Citysearch
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!
- Pros: Handsdown the Best Chocolate Ice cream in Town!
- Cons: Wait times can be long
12/29/08
chocolates tasted like soap
by shorty68 at Citysearch
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.
- Pros: turtle sundae was good
- Cons: two chocolates tasted like soap
07/01/08
Just plain mean.
by likejen at Citysearch
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.
02/19/08
very clean, no odors like the other place, great customer service!
by chiguy1 at Citysearch
Hey Everyone, I just want to let everyone know that A second Margie's icecream store is opened on Montrose Ave right off the brown line, (Around 1800 W. Montrose) They have the same menu, But alot less candies in their display! This place is so much cleaner and no foul odor's as in the one on Western Ave, The wait staff is very friendly and helpful (except for the redish brown hair lady -talked my head off and didn't give me time to read the menu) That was on my 4th vist there on a slow sunday, But all other vists were EXCELLENT! Weekend's are A great time and not A long wait, With A nice mix of people and A very nice neighborhood! So my advice is if you still want Margie's icecream in a nice enviroment, Go to the one on Montrose! It's worth the little extra drive
- Pros: very clean, friendly prompt service great icecream
- Cons: street parking, but there's alot of it
11/27/07
A Chicago gem
by funkdragon23 at Citysearch
I took a leisurely stroll northward on scenic Milwaukee Avenue one sultry summer night this August with a female companion. After a great dinner at Earwax Cafe, we craved a cool dessert. Ten minutes later, we were in line at Margie's. Plenty of bustle about the place: local families with kids in tow intermingled with obvious visitors to this ice cream mecca on the outskirts of Bucktown. It was a gorgeous evening so we didn't mind the wait, which turned out to be quite short--five minutes tops--on a hot and busy Saturday night, no less. We were ushered into what must be the tiniest restaurant in existence, for sure, but were relieved to be seated at a comfy, roomy booth, surrounded by a collection of tchachkes to rival all tchachkes. Definitely a portal into a more innocent time. The service was curt, the menu was gargantuan. We both ordered sundaes. They. Were. MAGNIFICENT! Mounds of freshly-made ice cream topped with incredible caramel and chocolate sauces, nuts, and garnished with a wafer cookie and one of Margie's signature candies. But the real treat was the gravy-boat of homemade hot fudge provided, the most decadent chocolate I may have ever tasted. Drizzled over our ice cream treats, we were in heaven. When we'd finally devoured our awesome creations, we wanted more, but prudence ruled, and we went home very, very happy. So if you don't mind a little wait, utilitarian service, and some seriously retro surroundings, you'll be rewarded with the most remarkable ice cream you've ever tasted. Guaranteed.
- Pros: The most unique ice cream parlor you'll ever visit.
- Cons: Service ain't great, but that's not the draw here.
The Details on Margie's Candies
Place Categories:
- love small place
- best chocolate ice cream
- helpful wait staff
- only recommend margie
- cool dessert
- love different dessert creations
- very nice neighborhood
- rude staff
- great ice creamlousy service
- not clean fresh restaurant smell
- incredible chocolate sauces
- huge c
- huge sea open shell
- friendly faces
- charming gem
- slow sunday
- very good ice cream treats
- great icecream
- huge serving
- fantastic sundaes
- absolutely love ice cream parlor
- huge bowl
- great atmosphere
- love history
- incredible nuts
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.
