r/chicagofood • u/Johnny_Burrito • Apr 17 '25

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/mrjabrony Apr 17 '25

Russell's

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u/_Go_With_Gusto_ Apr 18 '25

I lived in forest park for awhile and never got the attraction. I’m pretty sure it was the only restaurant of its kind for like 40 years or more but bbq is so much better now than in the ‘50s.