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Random Tue Jul 22 2008

Good Deal Alert!

For $3, would you rather get three-quarters of a tank of gas, or an insanely huge waffle cone overflowing with homemade ice cream? I know my answer.

On a recent visit to Margie's Candies on Montrose, I ordered a waffle cone with 2 flavors of homemade ice cream--strawberry cheesecake and cookies and cream (odd combination, I know)--all for $3. Sure made Cold Stone seem like a huge rip off. Plus, it's always nice to support a local business.

Margie's Candies
North Center: 1813 W Montrose Ave
Bucktown: 1960 N Western Ave

- Bobbi Bowers

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