Okay, I may be a little bias here (since I'm from Chicago), but this place is a HUGE disappointment for me.\r
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I remember driving past Taste Chicago before they opened and I was so excited that a place like this was opening in my neck of the woods. Finally, I could have a Chicago Dog and Italian Beefs on a regular basis again! The first week they opened, I rushed over with a hearty appetite...but was left with nothing but a bad taste in my mouth.\r
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I couldn't believe what they were charging for hot dogs! Hot dogs that barely fit the bun! Hot dogs that don't include fries?! Then there's the Italian beef sandwich (usually my favorite). The beef was sliced way too thick...and for $7 a sandwich, it should've included a side. But no...you even have to pay for extra toppings!\r
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The unsatisfying food may have not been so bad if the service was Chicago friendly. It wasn't. In fact, it was far from good service! The staff is rude and could care less if their customers left happy and satisfied. By the way, this review comes from several attempts to find something redeeming about this ""restaurant"". I've made about half a dozen visits (with long gaps in between), hoping that the staff and food would have improved with time. Unfortunately, it has not.\r
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I recommend the owners take the entire staff for a visit to Chicago to show them how real Chicago food should be prepared...and how it should be served!
Pros: Location, Name
Cons: Food, Service, Value
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