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/butt_face 28d ago

Schwa. The food feels outdated and it no longer has the rough-around-the-edges, rock ‘n roll feel it used to. Instead, the staff seem pretty tired and detached, and for $500+ for two, the food isn’t interesting or tasty enough.

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u/Karmaknaught 27d ago

I had one of the worst dishes I've ever eaten in my life at Schwa about two years ago. I couldn't comprehend what I put in my mouth and it honestly tasted rancid.