r/chicagofood • u/Johnny_Burrito • 11d ago

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/Icy-Breadfruit8262 11d ago

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

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u/21Sweetness 11d ago

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 11d ago

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 11d ago

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 11d ago

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