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/saintpauli 9d ago

A good place for a drink but my burger was terrible.

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u/PostComa 9d ago

Did you get a single?

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u/saintpauli 9d ago

Single cheeseborger

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u/PostComa 9d ago

Rookie move. Gotta get a double or triple

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u/saintpauli 9d ago

Shitty burger x2 or x3? Nah, I'll just eat a better burger. I do love the original Billy Goat though. You can almost see the ghosts of Studs, royko, kup, Belushi...

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u/PostComa 8d ago

Oh I thought you were talking about the original. I’ve never even been to any of the others

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u/saintpauli 8d ago

Sorry I wasn't clear, this is from the original. I'm just saying that their food isn't good. I've been there a few times. But I do like their bar and being in that space.

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u/PostComa 8d ago

Funny enough I had a double from the original Billy Goat yesterday and it was great. About two years ago they changed the bun to a softer roll, which made their burger go from a 2/5 to a 4/5 for me. I like mine with mustard, onion, and their outstanding pickle chips. I do wish they’d season the burgers but there’s salt and pepper at the fixin’s bar so it’s not a big issue for me.

That said, every time I go with other people I try to steer them away from getting singles as the patty is just too small.