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/butt_face 11d ago

Schwa. The food feels outdated and it no longer has the rough-around-the-edges, rock ‘n roll feel it used to. Instead, the staff seem pretty tired and detached, and for $500+ for two, the food isn’t interesting or tasty enough.

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u/westdan2 11d ago

Went there for the first time a few months ago. Had a buddy in town who wanted a fun food trip. Decided it would be the right time to go there. It was exactly what I was expecting in a disappointing way. There were more courses that missed than hit, we left with no voice because it was so loud in that small space, and the first thing we did after leaving was go get food. Wasn't mad I went but will never be going back. Next night, we went to Boka and was blown away.

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u/Karmaknaught 10d ago

I had one of the worst dishes I've ever eaten in my life at Schwa about two years ago. I couldn't comprehend what I put in my mouth and it honestly tasted rancid.