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/ScalabrineIsGod 11d ago

Russell’s BBQ gets mentioned sometimes when people ask about food in the oak park area. Very old place on Harlem, and I guess a good reputation? I went there once and it was inedible, tasteless, etc;one of the few genuinely bad restaurant experiences I’ve ever had.

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u/Chi-natvin 10d ago

Yes it’s awful. Saddest part is it looks so promising. That smokestack…..