Margie's Candies

1960 N. Western Ave.
Tel: 773-384-1035

Hours: Open Daily 9am-1am

Margie's is sweet on fun just like it was when it opened in May 1921. This is truly a family business and is one of the few places in Chicago that still claims the charm of the "good old days." The homemade candies and chocolates continue to be very popular, as well as the superb selection of banana splits, sundaes, shakes and other fountain creations.

The Poulos family continues to be very proud of the fact that they still make their own ice cream. A surprise to some is that Margie's has a regular restaurant menu, and there is always a danger of eating too much and not having room for dessert. The media does special interest stories from time to time and its location (near the gentrifying Bucktown neighborhood) continues attracting new customers. Peter Poulos is the third generation in charge of this great little candy store that happens to sell ice cream and provide a good value sandwich menu too. He says he always follows
his mother's motto: "Highest quality, best possible service, and be proud of your product." And they are!

Margie's is truly a family store that exhibits family values all the time. "We want a place where kids can come in a ice cream treat and take home some old time treat like rock candy and candy cigarettes. All the kids from 2 to 92 always enjoy the time they spend here.
We have families come in all the time and reminisce about days gone by while they enjoy their special treat" says Peter. Make Margie's a stop soon - come in and have a seat in a booth with the music box and listen to some tunes while you enjoy one of the few places like this around while you still can!.

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