It has been years, way before the kids were born, since the last time we went to the original Margie's Candies at 1960 N. Western. Remembering the amazing ice cream we had there and having a few things to celebrate we decided to visit the other location in Ravenswood at 1813 W. Montrose.
When you walk through the door of the cramped store (don't attempt to bring a stroller in!) you are greeted by so many delicious looking treats it is very difficult to choose. We all thought we were going to get ice cream but a few of us were very tempted by the chocolates, candies, and slices of pie. In the end, however, we all settled on ice cream treats. A sundae for my husband, a chocolate chip milkshake for me, and scoops of cotton candy and vanilla ice cream in cones for the girls. Everything was huge but totally delicious. All of the ice cream is hand made and there are about a dozen flavors to choose from plus lots of great topping choices for sundaes and banana splits. My one complaint is that there is not really kid sizes so many daughters ended up with way more ice cream than they needed. My younger daughter could only eat about half of her cone and most of it melted all over her. She thoroughly enjoyed it, however.
Inside the restaurant there are about five small, tightly packed in tables with waitress/waiter service. Otherwise order at the counter. We were there on a nice afternoon so we ate at one of the tables out front. In addition to all of the fabulous treats, Margie's also serves a limited menu of sandwiches and salads. Metered street parking is fairly easy in this neighborhood and Margie's Candies is right off of the Montrose stop on the Brown Line. The restaurant is pretty much open all day, seven days a week. Check the website, www.margiescandies.com for exact hours for each day.
The vast array of dessert options at Margie's Candies, make it a great place to take a group. Everyone will walk away happy and extremely full.
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