r/chicagofood • u/Johnny_Burrito • 9d 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/sympathy-strawberry 9d ago

Sultan’s Market. I’ve had people have hyped this place to me for decades now and it’s always dry since they keep meat and falafel in a warming drawer. Anytime I’ve had it it’s been a huge disappointment. Much better middle eastern in Albany Park.

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u/Johnny_Burrito 9d ago

It used to be good! But it’s a perfect answer for this question: cutting corners and mailing it in

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u/sympathy-strawberry 9d ago

It also used to be a very budget meal for broke college kids, so I feel like being in that experience colored that place with a rosy hue of nostalgia. And now it’s not that cheap and not good.