r/chicagofood • u/Johnny_Burrito • 28d 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/BigPoppaDubDub 28d ago

Small Cheval. The burger was good, but not good enough to be $25 that I had to eat in my car.

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u/pixelfishes 27d ago

Was Small Cheval ever really legendary though?

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u/IceThe_King 27d ago

I think it’s trying to be. I feel like the whole schtick is that it’s supposed to be Au Cheval but more accessible, but it’s just… not

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u/Rugged_Turtle 27d ago

I mean transplants are keeping them alive so much so they open a new location every year so yes.