Lindy's Chili & Gertie's Ice Cream

Ice cream shop · McKinley Park

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"Since 1924, McKinley Park has been the home for arguably the best chili in the city. Their legend has grown into large plates of chili cheese fries that Southsiders swear by, and gigantic milk shakes that take two to three people to tackle. You can get a hot dog or a tamale instead, if you’re feeling more tame than usual." - Ashok Selvam, Eater Staff

The Restaurants That Define Chicago's South Side

3685 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60609 Get directions

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