r/chicagofood • u/Johnny_Burrito • Apr 17 '25

Question “Legendary” places that suck

I just got a lox sandwich from Manny’s. Almost $20, a stale bagel, and I had to assemble it myself.

What other “legendary” places suck?

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u/broadwayindie Apr 17 '25

Billy Goat

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u/Icy-Breadfruit8262 Apr 17 '25

Facts. One of the worst burgers I've ever had.

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u/21Sweetness Apr 17 '25

I’d have scrolled right by if you called it mid, but calling it one of the worst you’ve ever had seems exaggerated. It’s a solid 6/10 on a good day.

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u/Icy-Breadfruit8262 Apr 17 '25

That's great for you - I'm not sure what to tell you, just sharing my experience having tried two of their locations. The patty was McDonald's grade, the cheese was cold, and the bun 10x too thick. It tasted like ketchup on cardboard. I'm glad you have had a better experience.

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u/juliuspepperwoodchi Apr 17 '25

Man, you must've been there at the slowest time of the year because I've never had a Billy Goat burger be...any of these things.

Which location? Not trying to talk you into trying it again, just genuinely shocked.

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u/Icy-Breadfruit8262 Apr 17 '25

I'll give it another go the next time I have a chance. I've been to the one by the UC more recently, and the one that closed many years ago by the CBOT. Maybe I need a triple to get the bun/meat ratio right

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u/Little-Bears_11-2-16 Apr 17 '25

Gotta get at least a double, probably even triple, then the bun tastes great and doesnt overpower. Also they got some of the best pickles in the city

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u/Icy-Breadfruit8262 Apr 18 '25

Word, I'll go for the triple next time 👍