Margie's Candies
5 expert reviews
“It’s nostalgia that draws people in droves to this kitschy diner/ice-cream parlor.”
– Time Out
"The Beatles ate here."
"Sure they have sammies and burgers and things, but why bother? The homemade ice cream is the main event here, though they also make dang good candies too." Full review
"A Bucktown classic since 1921, this old-time ice cream parlor serves up the frozen stuff along with house-made truffles, marzipan, fudge and toffee." Full review
"Margie’s has been around since 1921, and looks like it. This is the kind of place where an adult can order the “World’s Largest Terrapin” - a sundae with 15 scoops of ice cream - and not feel judged. " Full review
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Eat your giant sundae in a clamshell bowl with gravy boats of homemade hot fudge and caramel on the side, or take said sundae to-go when it’s too nice to sit inside somewhere, no matter how charming that place is.