Margie's Candies Menu Prices 2026: Sundaes, Splits & Chocolates

Margie's Candies is best known for its legendary hot fudge sundaes, turtle sundaes, and banana splits, all made using family recipes passed down since the parlor opened in 1921. The hot fudge is made in-house and is consistently cited by Chicago food writers and customers as among the best in the city. The parlor is also celebrated for its hand-dipped chocolates, English toffee, and a menu of old-fashioned soda-fountain drinks including phosphates, malts and Boston-style ice cream sodas.

Sundaes at Margie's Candies range from $8.95 to $59.95 depending on size and specialty. The straightforward Chocolate Syrup Sundae or Hot Fudge Sundae starts at $8.95; house specialties like the Turtle Sundae are $9.95; the Bucktown Special and Fudge Royal are $10.25; and the signature Raspberry Fudge Sundae is $12.95. The legendary Turtle Tummy Buster runs $16.95 and the showpiece World's Largest Terrapin is $59.95.

Margie's Candies has two Chicago locations. The original Bucktown location is at 1960 N. Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647, open Monday through Thursday 10 AM to midnight, and Friday through Sunday 10 AM to 1 AM. The Ravenswood location is at 1813 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, open daily 11 AM to 10 PM. Phone: (773) 384-1035.

The World's Largest Sundae at Margie's Candies is priced at $22.95 and is genuinely oversized -- designed for groups or a serious dessert challenge. For an even more extravagant occasion, the flagship showpiece dessert The Royal George is priced at $95.95 and is the most elaborate creation on the menu, meant for parties and special events.

Yes. Margie's Candies has a full Deluxe Sandwiches menu including a Sirloin Beef Burger ($10.00), tuna salad, chicken salad, corned beef, turkey and ham sandwiches (all around $10.95), a kosher-style beef hot dog ($8.95), and a grilled cheese ($8.95). There is also a Soups & Salads section with a daily soup ($3.95), a Julienne Salad ($10.95) and a Stuffed Tomato ($9.95). The food menu rounds out the classic Chicago luncheonette experience.

Margie's Candies carries a wide rotation of ice cream flavors including Chocolate, Vanilla, Butter Pecan, Strawberry, Coffee, New York Cherry, Coconut, Chocolate Chip, Cheesecake, Pistachio, Cookies & Cream, Praline, Banana, Mint Chocolate, Sherbet, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Sea Salt Caramel Nut, Raspberry Sherbet, Cookie Dough, Rocky Road, Mango Dragon Fruit, Cherry Nut, Superman, Sugar Free Vanilla, Peanut Butter Pretzel, Blueberry Cheesecake, Strawberry Cheesecake, Cotton Candy, and Peppermint. The selection rotates seasonally and may vary by location.

Margie's Candies offers an extensive selection of hand-dipped chocolates sold by the bag or box in half-pound to two-pound quantities. Highlights include Dark, Milk and White Chocolate Turtles, Sea Salt Caramels (milk and dark), English Toffee, Chocolate Covered Oreos, Chocolate Covered Pretzels, Raspberry Marmalade (milk and dark), Honeycomb Chips, Coconut Rum Balls, Pecan Cups, Filbert, and a range of creams including raspberry, maple, strawberry, butter and coconut. Candy pricing is by weight and varies by selection.

Milkshakes at Margie's start at $6.50 for a classic shake and $7.95 for an extra thick malt. Specialty shakes like the Fudge Royal Shake, Fudge Marshmallow Shake or Malt, and The Raspberry Ravenswood Shake are $9.50. The Cappuccino Shake is $8.50. Jumbo shakes run $13.95. All shakes and malts are topped with whipped cream, a cherry and a cookie wafer.

Margie's Candies offers catering packages and private party hosting for birthdays, corporate events and weddings at its parlor locations. Reservations for private events can be arranged by contacting the parlor at (773) 384-1035 or by email at margiesfinecandies@gmail.com. Walk-in service is the norm for regular visits. For live hours and current availability, check the official site at margiescandies.com.