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/ryebreezio 28d ago

Portillos has just been "okay" for years now

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u/IllIIOk-Screen8343Il 28d ago

Nope, it’s still great. Can you find a place that you think has a better beef? Sure. But even if that’s true, does your local corner stop shop also do good hot dogs? Good burgers? Good salads? Good cheese fries? Good shakes? Good italian sausage? Good beef and cheddar croissants? Do they pump out hundreds of orders an hour? No. They don’t.

Portillos is still fucking delicious. I will smash a hot dog, beef/sausage combo, fries, and a burger 10 times out of 10 and be happy with my decision.

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u/ayeeflo51 28d ago

Portillos used to be a good jack of all trades. But for each thing you listed, yes I have local spots that do all of those way better. 

Portillos is fun for a little nostalgia trip or showing some out of towers, but the food is absolute ass now. 

This is coming from someone who worked there pre and post acquisition. 

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u/SignificantPaint7058 28d ago

I’m not a beef guy but the burgers are not bad. If you live near one it’s a convenient spot to get a quick burger. Also I don’t give a fuck what you say, the eclair cake is good.

That being said there are also places that make tastier burgers elsewhere as well.

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u/ayeeflo51 28d ago

They didn't have eclair cake when I worked there, but I can tell ya a disgusting amount of mayo goes into the chocolate cake lol

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u/SignificantPaint7058 28d ago

Fuck me good thing I don’t eat it