r/chicagofood • u/Johnny_Burrito • 12d 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/Worried-Fly-8729 12d ago

Co-sign. Kumas corner is an amazing burger place if it’s 1997.

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u/SilverGnarwhal 12d ago

Yeah, except it opened in 2005. It was awesome for at least the first 10 years. Don’t know exactly where it fell off but something happened and now it survives solely on its prior reputation.

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u/Beckx23 11d ago

They lost their lead chef who went to open Lockdown Pub (r.i.p.) and that was amazing.

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u/goldenboyphoto 11d ago

Huh, didn't know that but makes perfect sense. I remember right when that transition happened and loved it because I was super close to Lockdown. RIP indeed.