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Margie's Candies

Ice Cream Parlor, Dessert Shop, and Candy Store$$$$
Logan Square, Chicago
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    Go here. Experience the ice cream. It's worth it.
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    Andy S.
    "Get hot fudge banana split with mint chocolate and cookies n cream"(17 Tips)
    Time Out Chicago Kids
    "25-scoop Royal George ice cream sundae at Margie’s Candies"(17 Tips)
    Evan[Bu]
    "Get the Royal George, and then get Type 2 Diabetes."(2 Tips)
    Dora
    "Hungry? Try Margie’s half-gallon World's Largest Sundae – a very..."(2 Tips)
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  • Chicago Tribune
    Chicago TribuneDecember 22, 2014
    This candy and ice cream parlor is for those moments when you've given up resisting your sweet tooth. It's old school vibe and colorful ambience are worth a short wait. Try their turtle sundae. Read more
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  • PureWow
    PureWowMay 5, 2016
    A Chicago institution, Margie's is worth all the hype. The house specialty--"heaven in a white clamshell dish"-- combines three scoops of ice cream, nuts, whipped cream and hot fudge. Read more
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  • Serious Eats
    Serious EatsMarch 3, 2016
    Margie's giant banana splt on chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla ice cream, topped with thick hot fudge, fluffy whipped cream and crushed peanuts is still the best split in the city! Read more
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  • Laurin B.
    Laurin BelloAugust 20, 2013
    Best ice cream ever. You have to arrive and sing up for a table or even to go, and it will take around 30 minutes waiting; especially on weekends. Attention excellent, and price is incredible low.
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  • Genieheart icon on user image
    GenieJuly 29, 2016
    The raspberry sundae is my favorite! Add hot fudge to make it even better. You can choose the type of ice cream you want for your sundae
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  • Chicago Cultural Alliance
    Chicago Cultural AllianceSeptember 17, 2012
    In 1921, Greek immigrant Peter George Poulos founded Margie's Candies, part of the rich tradition of Greek-owned sweet shops, which serves candy & ice cream to Chicago’s sweet toothes.
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  • Linda W.
    Linda WApril 28, 2015
    Omg everything is good here.. Fond memories of Margie joining us and chatting with my mother in law. She is greatly missed by all who knew her.
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  • Jonathan F.heart icon on user image
    Jonathan FerreraAugust 6, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Margie's is usually busy. The people outside are just waiting for their orders. You can go inside to place your own order. The chocolate malt is the best.
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  • Christopher M.
    Christopher MarianoJuly 25, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    This place is a Chicago must in the summer. Lines can be long, but usually short and well worth it. Classic ice cream & candies.
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  • Burt B.
    Burt BlanchardFebruary 16, 2014
    Excellent walk back in time. The food is good; the desserts great! Must try their turtles and NY cherry ice cream.
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  • Eddy G.heart icon on user image
    Eddy GonzalezNovember 1, 2015
    Banana split is big enough for two, super affordable and perfect for an after movie date spot to cool down
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  • Time Out Chicago Kids
    The 25-scoop Royal George ice cream sundae at Margie’s Candies is nominated for Best Kid-Friendly Thrill in our Hipsqueak Awards, vote now at timeoutchicagokids.com/awards!
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  • Abdullah N.heart icon on user image
    Abdullah NSeptember 13, 2013
    When you're in Chicago you must visit this ice cream place, nice and historic. 1921
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  • Rachelheart icon on user image
    RachelSeptember 24, 2012
    Their chocolate is deliciousness!!! I had a chocolate pecan cluster and a chocolate coconut cluster. I'm from Ohio and just happened to pass by. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! =)
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  • Christine T.heart icon on user image
    Christine T.May 25, 2015
    Such a charming place. The sundaes are great... and HUGE.
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  • Lauren M.
    Lauren MarieAugust 28, 2013
    Get rid of the cherry on the sundae. It gets in the way of the ice cream, whipped cream, caramel, hot fudge, and nuts.
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  • Juan B.heart icon on user image
    Juan BermudezSeptember 23, 2016
    So many options!!! This old school ice cream shop is great!
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  • Molly K.
    Molly KnottMay 12, 2014
    I treat myself to the raspberry hot fudge sundae every mother's day. I wait all year for it. I'm actually mad I'll be waiting 364 more days.
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  • DailyCandy
    DailyCandyApril 9, 2013
    Have a side of nostalgia with your hot fudge sundae. Ginormous portions and retro decor get rave reviews.
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  • Alisonheart icon on user image
    AlisonOctober 7, 2024
    We had to wait quite a long time but I ended up really enjoying the sundae with hot fudge.
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  • Jay J.
    Jay JoseAugust 11, 2014
    You might want to bring a friend along. The portions are amazing huge!
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  • Niccolinas S.
    Niccolinas SotoFebruary 23, 2010
    ...Order their hand-packed ice cream, or banana split..too die for! Skip eating inside (cozy, but too small) and opt to grab a spot outdoors weather permitting.
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  • Preita R.heart icon on user image
    Preita RodriguezAugust 24, 2015
    First experience I had at Margie's candies was SUPER great .....love it
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  • Brittany N.heart icon on user image
    Brittany NicoleOctober 16, 2014
    I wasn't very impressed with this place. Had a weird, mildew-like smell. Apple pie was swimming in melted whipped cream, which was such a disappointment. However, I can say that the ice cream was good
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  • David K.heart icon on user image
    David KavanaughFebruary 1, 2016
    Ice cream is amazing and nice atmosphere!
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  • Jon B.heart icon on user image
    Jon B.April 4, 2021
    The cappuccino malt was excellent.
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  • iSapien 1.heart icon on user image
    iSapien 1956672February 26, 2023
    First time at this location, so cozy and vintage.
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  • Nikki M.heart icon on user image
    Nikki MitchellJune 4, 2016
    Everything 😘
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  • Tracy T.heart icon on user image
    Tracy TakacsSeptember 3, 2014
    Ice cream and ice cream treats!! Oh yeah, good candy too!
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  • Kathleen N.heart icon on user image
    Kathleen NemecJuly 4, 2013
    Get here before 11:00 pm to be seated.
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  • Joe D.heart icon on user image
    Joe DixAugust 7, 2014
    It is a very small space ... Large parties are difficult ... If you have a large party I would get your order to go.
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  • Evan[Bu]
    Evan[Bu]July 24, 2013
    Get the Royal George, and then get Type 2 Diabetes.
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  • Leslie O.
    Leslie ONovember 16, 2013
    Don't come here for the hot drinks, it's just milk & hershey's in the microwave. :-(. Icecream, chocolates & phosphates are worth it.
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  • Robyn M.
    Try to snag a table by windows. Best ice cream in the city.
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  • Derek K.
    Derek KucyndaApril 9, 2013
    The Beatles and Rolling Stones stopped by to eat here, so you know it's THAT GOOD. (It really is...)
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  • Elijah M.heart icon on user image
    Elijah MatthewsMarch 7, 2021
    Root beer is incredible!
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  • venessa t.
    venessa tarbellNovember 17, 2011
    This place gets super crowded. Be prepared to wait or come at off-times if you want a seat. Otherwise, take your ice cream cones to go.
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  • Kelli W.
    Kelli WadeDecember 30, 2012
    The strawberry shake was the best I've ever had!!
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  • Sarah R.heart icon on user image
    Sarah Ross MattesonOctober 11, 2012
    The mint chocolate chip is amazing! Ask for extra vanilla wafers.
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  • Mohammed H.
    Mohammed Hassan-AliJanuary 31, 2015
    Hot fudge and cheesecake ice cream is to die for!
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  • Jesús I.
    Jesús IbarraAugust 21, 2012
    Brownie Ala Mode is fire. One of their signature dishes worth trying.
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  • X F.
    X FactorMarch 26, 2013
    Come hungry. Period.
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  • Lina G.heart icon on user image
    Lina GonzoOctober 21, 2012
    Best ice cream in Chicago!
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  • CBS Local
    CBS LocalNovember 1, 2011
    Homemade candy and ice cream in the same shop? Be prepared for some difficult decisions. - CBS Chicago Read more
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  • Alejandra J.heart icon on user image
    Alejandra JimenezMay 16, 2015
    Ice cream with Fudge!! :)
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  • Josh H.
    Josh HershJanuary 22, 2010
    The best two scoops of ice cream w/ hot fudge that I've ever had...and topped with those crunch, delicious wafers.
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  • Dora
    DoraJune 30, 2010
    Hungry? Try Margie’s half-gallon World's Largest Sundae – a very good object lesson in the joys of sharing.Powered by ParentsConnect.com Read more
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  • Kathleen N.heart icon on user image
    Kathleen NemecJuly 6, 2013
    That was the best banana split I had in along while...:-)
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  • Kate S.heart icon on user image
    Kate SchafferMarch 19, 2015
    Hot fudge pecan role!
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  • Garrett J.heart icon on user image
    Garrett JeffsMarch 28, 2022
    Can’t go wrong with anything
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