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Margie's Candies
1960 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
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#129 of 4,512 restaurants in Chicago
  • Cuisines: American, Coffee Shop, Diner, Dessert, Ice Cream
  • Price range*: $1-$20
  • Neighborhood: Calumet
  • Recommended For: Child-friendly, Outdoor seating
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5 of 5 stars
OldskoolIowa   6 contributions
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May 28, 2009

My family and I have travelled distances to eat so when it comes to ice cream... Margie's is located in a traditional chicago neighborhood, Bucktown, busy, gritty, diverse. Parking can be dicey, crossing the street requires a firm hand on children but oh what a place. From the red neon sign outside, the counter stacked with handdipped candy, the tiny... more

“yummy fudge...so worth...”
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Dec 14, 2008

yummy fudge...so worth the 5 hour wait... more

“icecream is great, but...”
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2 of 5 stars
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Dec 3, 2008
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icecream is great, but the place reminds me of the golden nugget more

“Giant ice cream...”
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3 of 5 stars
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Sep 28, 2008

Giant ice cream creations made the old fashioned way. Delicious hand-dipped chocolates. The downside is the wait on weekends and the run-down not-so-clean atmosphere... more

“Love the dark chocolate...”
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Sep 27, 2008

Love the dark chocolate fudge! more

“thrashed environment but...”
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Aug 3, 2008

thrashed environment but worth going. Don't order any food more

“their chocolate is...”
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Aug 3, 2008

their chocolate is phenominal more

“THE best homemade hot...”
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Jul 27, 2008

THE best homemade hot fudge. more

“Decent ice cream and...”
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3 of 5 stars
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Jul 18, 2008

Decent ice cream and shakes. Location is great for where I work, but, truth is: I've had better. Fun for its kitsch appeal, though. more

“for a sweet tooth, a...”
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May 15, 2008

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Margie's Candies Address

1960 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Tel: (773) 384-1035 Fax: (773) 252-8500
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.