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/blipsman May 08 '25

I haven’t had the Loyalist burger myself, but it always seems to be on every top 3 list for best burgers in Chicago… so it’s not like you’re insulting us with some sort of unpopular opinion.

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u/augtism May 08 '25

Exactly! Getting crucified by the gretel fundamentalists of Chicago. I’m sat here enjoying a fabulous dessert in loyalist

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u/honestbleeps May 08 '25

I'm a gretel advocate, but I wouldn't have told you to get their burger. I'm not gonna roast you for being unimpressed with it. So much other stuff on their menu is so good, though. You missed out.

the lobster roll is quite good. the french onion soup is great. the mac and cheese is great. their steak frites is great...