“Give me a hot fudge sundae, just like the Fab Four used to get!” If those walls could talk, Margie’s Candies would have some stories to tell. This Chicago institution has been satisfying sweet tooths since 1921. Greek immigrant Peter George Poulos started it all as the Security Sweet Shop. His son George later renamed it Margie’s Candies in honor of his wife. The original location, right here on North Western Avenue, still retains its vintage charm. Picture those old-fashioned soda counters. Imagine silver trays with white doilies and a massive, working Frigidaire behind the counter. Those leather booths, each with a mini-jukebox, have seen it all. Speaking of seeing it all, remember that night in 1965 when the Beatles stopped by after their concert at Comiskey Park? They couldn’t resist Margie’s Candies, and their visit became a part of this place’s legend. Today, Margie’s is still celebrated for its homemade ice cream and candy, carrying on a legacy that began over a century ago. So next time you’re craving something sweet, maybe after a Cubs game, remember Margie’s Candies. It’s not just a sweet shop, it’s a delicious slice of Chicago history.
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