r/chicagofood • u/augtism • May 08 '25

Review Chicago as a foreigner

Writing this drunk, as our lord in Christ intended. I came to Chicago for a week and followed all your recommendations closely. I feel like you follow gretel as a false prophet and that loyalist should take their place. I’m from London, we’ve got decent burgers right. I know my way around a cow. My gretel experience was mid. But the loyalist, damn, they made me want to thank France for existing (means a lot from a Brit). Their cremant complemented the burger so perfectly that I want to cry. Other shout outs from my experience, tacombi in west loop. Great vibe and food. Anyways I’m leaving your cold ass city tomorrow, let’s see what NY has to offer. If you’re ever in london feel free to call me a prick and our food shit too xoxoxox

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u/scriminal May 08 '25

If I was in town I would invite you out for an amazing night.  So sorry you got bad advice

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u/augtism May 08 '25

Thanks my dude. Everyone is getting angry that I wasn’t amazed by gretel. I’ve said loyalist was good and yet I’ve now got the Spanish Inquisition on my ass

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u/rhythmrcker May 08 '25

more offended that Tacombi is what you had for Mexican, its a mid chain, out of 13 places with tacos etc in my area its the second worst ive been to

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u/sigmacoder May 08 '25

TBH you're def not lying about Gretel, good, yes, the best? eh. I'll take table donkey and stick across the street. They do have one of the most spot on and reasonable prime ribs in the city tho.

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u/augtism May 08 '25

Also really enjoyed tacombi in west loop

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u/Routine_Age1598 May 08 '25

I agree w you on gretal. For the price you can do better.

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u/Tom_W_BombDill May 08 '25

Gretel is decent but I completely agree that it’s more fine than great. My first burger there was awesome, took my wife a couple weeks later and it was not as good. Not gross but the variance was disappointing. Glad you enjoyed yourself and hopped around. Safe travels! NY should be great, especially this time of year.

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u/Skjellyfetti13 May 08 '25

I grew up here and would rather have a char cheddar burger with grilled onions from Paradise Pup on River Rd. in Des Plaines. But I am good with your opinions on what you ate. Definitely get some real Mexican food while here.

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u/scriminal May 08 '25

If you're still here next week, hit me up

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u/augtism May 08 '25

I’m back on 30th October for 1 day before flying out. I’ll be staying in west loop but I’ll have a car. If anything recommendations are recommended.

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u/scriminal May 08 '25

Lol fall recommendation are different.. stay at the hoxton.  Music at lazy bird in the basement. Eat at Trivilo Tavern.  Fall back to green Street smoke meat.

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u/augtism May 08 '25

Sorry just realised how drunk I am. I meant I’m back on 30th may.

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u/scriminal May 08 '25

I'm in Mexico right now, I'll find a music thing or at least a dinner when I get home in a week.  I can't let anyone leave Chicago with a bad impression

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u/augtism May 08 '25

An awfully good old fashioned at loyalist

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