Restaurant Details

The legendary ice cream parlor at the intersection of Western, Milwaukee, and Armitage dishes up sundaes with enough embellishments to satisfy the most demanding sweet tooth: bananas, cherries, nuts, fluffs of whipped cream, hot fudge in a pitcher on the side. A Chicago institution since 1921, the cozy room stuffed with dolls and other knickknacks has transported more than one customer right back to grandma’s house. Margie’s also serves a limited menu of diner standards—burgers, fries, grilled cheese—but most patrons say skip the real food, have another dessert.

— Martha Bayne

Features: Outdoor Seating, Delivery, Carryout, Lunch, Dinner, Open Late, Open Sunday, Open Monday, Reservations Accepted

Price: $

Payment Type: MasterCard, Visa