Actually, it's just really good ice cream - of all flavors. Margie's Candies (like the name!!!) is on the corner of Western & Armitage in Chicago and it's been there since 1921! The menu offers... More

Actually, it's just really good ice cream - of all flavors. Margie's Candies (like the name!!!) is on the corner of Western & Armitage in Chicago and it's been there since 1921! The menu offers three pages of ice cream creations that are well priced and generally give you way more ice cream than you bargained for. One item includes more scoops of ice cream than you can picture and feeds something like 30 people! Whenever you order something with fudge, you don't just get the fudge on the ice cream, but instead a gravy boat full of fudge. Mmmmmm... The store itself is rather crowded with it's odd collection of decorations and the candy counter situated smack in the center of the store. Margie's sells homemade chocolates made in their store daily. You can also order many of them shipped online at http://www.margiescandies.com .
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This place has a long history here in Chicago. It's small inside, and there is this funky, weird smell that I just cant' place - kind of like an "old" smell (if that makes sense). But the ice... More

This place has a long history here in Chicago. It's small inside, and there is this funky, weird smell that I just cant' place - kind of like an "old" smell (if that makes sense). But the ice cream sundaes are great. I also love their boxed toffee (lots of chocolate and peanuts on top). I recently picked up a small box of mint chocolates which are very good. I just hope the yups don't ever turn this place into another frickin' condo. STOP WITH THE CONDOS, ALREADY, WILL YA!! Anyway, go and pay them a visit. Just hold your nose and open your mouth to enjoy the sweet treats. (Oh, yeah, and THE BEATLES once ate here!! Yeah, yeah, yeah)
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This place looks old fashionedish and that's what attracted me to it. I'm always looking for a place that will bring me back to the fifties or something. Their sweet treats are just okay to me and... More

This place looks old fashionedish and that's what attracted me to it. I'm always looking for a place that will bring me back to the fifties or something. Their sweet treats are just okay to me and the service isn't as good as it should be. My visit wasn't bad, but it wasn't memorable enough to make me want to go back.
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I have heard some folks mention about a wierd smell that comes from here. That didn't stop me from trying some of their delicious chocolates. I have not had a sundae yet from them. I also heard the... More

I have heard some folks mention about a wierd smell that comes from here. That didn't stop me from trying some of their delicious chocolates. I have not had a sundae yet from them. I also heard the Beatles visited here in the mid 60's. There have been alot of famous people that have come thru the doors of this neighborhood institution. Old school charm!
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They're gigantic. They're outrageously tasty. They're served in huge glass clamshells. No wonder the beatles went there after their one of their Chicago Shows. It's filled with pictures of... More

They're gigantic. They're outrageously tasty. They're served in huge glass clamshells. No wonder the beatles went there after their one of their Chicago Shows. It's filled with pictures of Margie and her family, old, authentic memorobelia and candy, candy, candy. Though I've never tried the candy, I have had their sundaes and sodas and a sandwich (theyve got food, too) and I deem it delicious.
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