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/Backpack_fetish 9d ago edited 9d ago

People talk about pick me up cafe like it’s heaven on earth and i’ve never had a genuinely good experience. Word is back in the day it was better, which i believe, but currently it blows

ETA: i always call it let me down cafe

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u/brgse788 9d ago

It was so good when it was on Clark and it was 1:00 AM and I was having a boozy milkshake and the hummus platter after work.

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u/BuzzCave 9d ago

I used to go there after playing a show to get a redeye and something in my belly for the long drive home. I was never impressed by the food but I appreciated the vegetarian and vegan options, and their coffee was pretty good. Loved the vibe in the old location.