The Bad Apple

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• Great burgers, excellent flavor combos. Solid craft beer list.

  by Anthony B

  
  

• Here’s the important thing: The beloved burger bar opens at 11:30 a.m. on weekends, and that might be the only time you can sit down at Bad Apple without a wait.

  by PureWow

  
  

• My second time here I tried the Bad Apple Burger. It was very good, but if you're feeling brave, try the peanut butter and bacon burger, Elvis's Last Supper.

  by Ben L.

  
  

• Burgers are delicious.

  by Mikey G

  
  

• Cute food let me pelesure

  by WZ F

  
  

• Burgers and beer are fantastic

  by Claire C.

  
  

• Get Cheese curds and Grizzly Adams ! Can't beat it.

  by J.J. W.

  
  

• The truffle fries and cheese curds are awesome and of course the burgers too. Very kid friendly and have an amazing homemade PB&J. Great staff.

  by Catie P

  
  

• Veggie burger. Mmmmmm!

  by jana

  
  

• Excellent burgers and cocktails, as well as interesting poutine, nice outdoor seating

  by Jesse B.

  
  

• Some of the best burgers in the city and a great beer selection.

  by Matt N

  
  

• Great burger and fries

  by David Crespo

  
  

• Cheese curds are a must. Best in chicago. You can't go wrong with any of the burgers.

  by Ian P

  
  

• I've heard their burgers are incredible - the mushroom quinoa one was even to-die-for! Great crispy fries and cheese curds.

  by Emily Sullivan

  
  

• Awesome assortment of burgers ("gotta try 'em all"), seasoned fries, amazing beer list

  by Brian N

  
  

• The burgers are made with some lovely dry-aged beef, so do yourself a favor and order yours medium rare.

  by Chris S.

  
  

• Maybe one of the best burger joints in the city. Outstanding beer selection

  by Alex Gakopoulou

  
  

• Total hipster bar but holy crap the food was amazing! You have got to try the cheese curds! No seriously they are bomb! The Chuppacabra burger is legit also. Best burgers I've had in a long time. A++

  by Chris B.

  
  

• Cowgirl burger is amazing

  by Matt E

  
  

• "This is Chicago’s hidden burger gem. Pat Lafrieda's famed meat is always cooked properly and you get a plethora of choices, from the bizarre (peanut butter and bacon) to the haute."- Perry Hendrix

  by Chefs Feed

  
  

• Get the cheese curds. They're legit.

  by Winston W.

  
  

• Excellent service, burgers and a large beer list! Perfect place to go when you have a burger craving with lots of unique burgers to choose from.

  by Korey R

  
  

• Great beer selection

  by Ninah Randolph

  
  

• Fried cheese curds

  by Kristina M

  
  

• 007 burger was excellent.

  by Zack K.

  
  

• The truffle-seasoned fries are a must try.

  by Michael C.

  
  

• Great burgers and amazing draft list. Definitely a go-to spot on the north side. There are many crazy sounding but delicious burgers including Elvis’s Last Supper, which has bacon and peanut butter.

  by Kenny U.

  
  

• Fantastic burgers and a comprehensive beer list. I could eat here every day. Get the truffle fries.

  by Jeff S

  
  

• The cowboy burger was awesome.

  by Chukie N.

  
  

• It's good. Can't say more or less. It's just good.

  by Jeffery W.

  
  

• Nice burger, atmosphere, a haven for beer lovers. Good quality but no where near the best burger, top 26 maybe. But go the rest of the menu is creative and delicious

  by Jeff m

  
  

• Great burgers and fries, a bit pricy but worth it.

  by Eddy G

  
  

• That mead flight is dope

  by Wyn E.

  
  

• Amazing burgers!! Meet cheese curds and the half acre beer on tap

  by Allison K.

  
  

• Veggie burger and huge beer list

  by Carrie N

  
  

• Amazing selection of draft beers! Try the pipeworks. Yummy burgers.

  by Stephanie M.

  
  

• Poutine.:-) many beers to choose.

  by Kelly C

  
  

• Burgers are amazing!

  by Jake K

  
  

• The beer list

  by Eli R

  
  

• Go for the divine, godly food, stay because the drink menu is ridiculous. A cherished spot with great atmosphere and spectacular, knowledgeable staff. Did I mention the homemade ketchup? 1000/10.

  by Arielle India

  
  

• The food is amazing and the drinks are perfect

  by Steve W.

  
  

• A nice place to go after a dance class!

  by Adam E

  
  

• Truffle fries all the time

  by Jamie Leasia

  
  

• Skip the burgers & just enjoy the beer and the cheese curds; If you're looking for burger's, DMK or Kumas this is not... But the cheese curds hit though.

  by Micky E

  
  

• Beer list is impressive and the beer cocktails and innovative and tasty. The food was so so... Great atmosphere.

  by kailey B

  
  

• Every time I try a supposedly great burger place, I end up thinking "it's not as good as Bad Apple."

  by Bobby Kennedy

  
  

• The deep fried cheese curds were the absolute best!

  by Alex B

  
  

• Awesome service, great food, great beer selection. What's not to like? I really like this place!

  by Amit S.

  
  

• French fries and burgers are good. Great atmosphere, lots of unique selections, great meat. Terrible ketchup.

  by Kaitlyn S

  
  

• casual and comfy. great beer list too.

  by Jill

  
  

• I had the pumpkin salad. The mustard greens were too strong for the rest of the dish. If its not a burger or beer, don't eat it here

  by Andrew White

  
  

• Their cocktails are great and the food isn't bad either

  by Katie B.

  
  

• Ranks up there with Kuma's and Burger Bar. Get the fried cheese curds and poutine if you're ready for a cheese nap later.

  by Justin R.

  
  

• Beer and three burgers here that stand out . The bad apple which is their signature. The slow burn for the spice addicted and the Wagyu ( Wednesdays onwards) which is a steak disguised as a burger!

  by Rishad T.

  
  

• Jimmy Bannos Jr., chef of The Purple Pig, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Fried cheese curds.

  by Chefs Feed

  
  

• Good hard cider and fried cheese curds, if you're into that kind of thing - and you should be.

  by Evan M.

  
  

• Great craft beer selection.

  by Bob D.

  
  

• Burgers may be better than Kuma's!

  by Benjamin Lipsman

  
  

• Good burger cooked properly to temperature, good beer selection, can be crowded at certain hours.

  by Hillman Philistia

  
  

• The burgers are to die for. But more importantly, get the truffle fries. They really round out the best, indulgent meal.

  by Brad S.

  
  

• Their burgers are really good here and they have a large beer selection it's an awesome place!

  by Gustavo Sanchez

  
  

• Perhaps it's the lack of an overly gooey or creamy element, or that the duck isn't cooked confit, but unlike other versions, I found this poutine didn't leave my stomach in a pit of despair.

  by Chicago Tribune

  
  

• Good burgers. Bad apples.

  by Dan C.

  
  

• Pretty much in love with the crazy metal sculptures all over the place... Fun & friendly atmosphere, super unique & flavor-packed cocktails/burgers, bonus points for playing some 90s grunge at dinner.

  by Heather S.

  
  

• One of the best beer lists in the city. Massive, unique, impressive. Also, house pickles and the farro salad are amazing.

  by Penny S.

  
  

• Try the Montreal Poutine or the fried Cheese Curds.

  by David P.

  
  

• Get a bloody Mary with pickle infused vodka! Yummy....

  by Carrie D

  
  

• Elvis burger! Delicious!

  by Jennifer K.

  
  

• Get the Elvis Burger. Trust me.

  by Tiny J.

  
  

• Not a lot of chatter about it, but you REALLY must get the garlic on the fries. Add the homemade ketchup and you'll hear angels singing.

  by Jennifer J.

  
  

• Great place! Burgers are delic! Great selection of craft beer

  by Yesenia G

  
  

• Ask what is on the Pickle Plate, always delicious.

  by TGS

  
  

• Tieton from the tap.... holy cow is it good and I've never had it before. Love this place already!!!! :) Awesome service too!

  by Chris L.

  
  

• Blah. Really not very good burgers. Lots of signs telling you what not to do.

  by Michael B.

  
  

• Burgers live up to the hype. Nice bartenders.

  by Ryan H.

  
  

• Best burgers in Chicago. Try it out for yourself!

  by Justin H.

  
  

• When you got everything you take that someone here that's what I do when my time came.

  by Blunt R.

  
  

• Great place to eat drink. Awesome beer menu and the That Sweet Hash burger was on point!!

  by Molly T.

  
  

• The burgers are delicious. Great beer selection as well.

  by Nicholas P.

  
  

• They've got Uncle John's Cider. Unlike some cider newbys, this family has been growing heirloom apples for 5 generations.

  by Kelly K.

  
  

• Ask for the Fast Burn: habanero and raisin sauce that you can add to any burger. Tis a secret though.

  by Brett G.

  
  

• Truffle fries. Oh yes.

  by Claire M.

  
  

• Slow Burn is my favorite. Like the cheese curds as long as they're right out of the fryer. Ask for the special mustards for dipping.

  by M M.

  
  

• Big cheesy nom nom nom!..

  by Alfares A.

  
  

• Very extensive alcohol selection, but only if you like craft beer & non-common liquor. I was looking forward to a Captain & Coke but couldn't get that.

  by Eleni ♥.

  
  

• Earthy is the best sandwich.

  by Tom K.

  
  

• The earthly sandwich is great!

  by Jodie B.

  
  

• Elvis's Last Supper on a pretzel bun

  by Odell W.

  
  

• Cheese curds. So sinful, so tasty.

  by Andrew B.

  
  

• Get the Poutine fries with cheese curds. I didn't want the plate to empty.

  by Megan F.

  
  

• If you like Belgian-style white beers do yourself a favor and try the white rascal by Avery brewing co!

  by Lindsay

  
  

• Yummy veggie burger & the bf got the Bad Apple pretzel bun. We order the chipotle fries... best ever! Huge selection of beer.. especially gluten :) We walked out full but great 1st time experience!

  by Rose

  
  

• Don't fear, gluten free eaters! This bar's very impressive beer list includes ciders, cocktails, and a number of gluten free brews, too.

  by Eliza F.

  
  

• Try Elvis's Last Supper. It's good.

  by Drew H.

  
  

• Best veggie items!!! Definitely coming back...

  by Becca F.

  
  

• They should make their items order-able from my smart phone by adding them to the app "appay biz". That way, I can order ahead using "appay"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  by George W.

  
  

• One of my favorite beer restaurants. Get the cheese curds and Elvis’ Last Supper on a pretzel roll.

  by Lee A.

  
  

• The food here is great. More than just burgers, there is serious culinary thought going into the menu - at pub prices. Always a great draft beer selection too.

  by Mark W.

  
  

• Try the burger with bacon and peanut butter, you won't regret it. Stellar beer and cocktail selection! Also the option of getting Old Bay seasoned fries, which are delicious.

  by Ben B.

  
  

• HUGE selection of beers and excelent burguers n sandwiches

  by Giselle A.

  
  

• BLTBC burger is fantastic. Bacon lettuce tomato & bleu cheese (and a great burger)

  by Mark W.

  
  

• Go on Wednesdays for the 45-day dry-aged blend of Wagyu and prime rib, made for Bad Apple by New York butcher Pat LaFrieda. This is a steak disguised as a burger. http://tmoutchi.us/YmTIHi

  by Time Out Chicago

  
  

• Greenbush Mr. Hyde...not for the novice beer drinker. Dark, complex, and delicious. Wonder what I'll try next...here's the real tip: when you come here, enjoy beer you've never heard of. :)

  by Mike N.

  
  

• Garlic fries and a slow burn = food coma

  by Dan F.

  
  

• Love this place. Get the garlic fries and let your life be changed.

  by Seth W.

  
  

• Poutine fries and cheese curd, a med/rare "Slow Burn", with the Half Acre stout.

  by Andy G.

  
  

• Astounding beer selection.

  by Dave C.

  
  

• Bloodys are amazing!!! So many fixins!

  by Katie R.

  
  

• This isn't a "hipster bar" and Alex is an idiot. Great food and impressive beer menu.

  by Chris A.

  
  

• The mushroom burger is so damn good!!!!

  by Kyle P.

  
  

• Cheese curds and truffle seasoned fries!

  by Julie F.

  
  

• Garlic fries, spinach n enoku mushrooms burger. Try all 3 meads on the menu (2oz tastings). Fav us spicy chile mead.

  by Sabina K.

  
  

• Love this place...amazing beer and cocktails, phenomenal food and great staff!!

  by Heidi S.

  
  

• Kid friendly room behind the bar with board games and PAC man!

  by Andrew

  
  

• Mix the firecracker fry seasoning with whatever other seasoning for even more amazing fries!!! Thank you for the family room - my kid could cry, scream, and tantrum her way to who the hell cares!

  by Jason R.

  
  

• The twice-cooked fries alone are worth the trip and the boisterous pub atmosphere is exactly what you want when you’re tearing into a moan inducing burger of this caliber.

  by Renaissance Hotels

  
  

• Order the cheese curds. They are the best!

  by Drew S.

  
  

• The free Wi-Fi isn't always solid out back but there's no wifi password. Sadly, the Internet is also censored using a filter. It catches a bunch of sites as "pornography" even though they're not. :(

  by Meitar M.

  
  

• LOVE this place! Decor and staff are awesome! Best Bloody Mary ever, made with their horseradish infused vodka! Their truffle fries are to die for. One of my favorite Sunday places in the city.

  by Kelly

  
  

• Fried cheese curds and spiced horchata. Amazing

  by Leslie

  
  

• Do not order the beer flights! Overpriced and no substitutions allowed.

  by Julie P.

  
  

• Get the cheese curds! :)

  by Andrea

  
  

• Food was decent but with 200 different types of beer, you cant go wrong!

  by Kimberly C.

  
  

• Play pinball: Revenge from Mars

  by Matt Spudart M.

  
  

• If you're a fan of poutine: DO NOT order it here. Tiny portion, flavorless gravy, crap curds. Ew.

  by Matt A.

  
  

• Upgrade your standard fries to truffle and get the cheese curds if you're looking for an app.

  by Kristian C.

  
  

• // add a fried egg to your poutine

  by Charlie H.

  
  

• Get the Pouty Pear. So good :)

  by dallas h.

  
  

• Dragon's Milk on Tap! (New Holland brewery)

  by Juan B.

  
  

• All about beer and burgers, but you must also get some fried cheese curds!

  by Kate

  
  

• Dragons Milk is Amazing!

  by 'yada

  
  

• Nice choice

  by carlos v.

  
  

• Huge beer menu...great food ...garlic fries to die for.. friendly atmosphere... what else can you ask for... "another beer please"....

  by Larry B.

  
  

• Amazingly long beer list but here's my tip though this beer "Le Merle Saison". Quite delicious.

  by rahsaan c.

  
  

• Try adding a shot of Framboise in a dark stout. So good!

  by Mike H.

  
  

• Try the Earthly sandwich.

  by Emily T.

  
  

• This is so a hipster bar, I kind of feel uncomfortable

  by Alex M.

  
  

• Warm Apple Cinnamon Mead will change ur life!!

  by Keli P.

  
  

• Must have beard and tattoo.

  by Anne V.

  
  

• Most amazing craft beer menu ever!

  by Violent F.

  
  

• DRINK Victory Dark Intrigue

  by Jason G.

  
  

• Best burgers in the city of Chicago. Kuma's, eat your heart out. Phenomenal beer list. Try the garlic fries.

  by Amy G.

  
  

• it's time to mayorize the heck out of this place.

  by Adam D.

  
  

• The food is amazing cheese curds a must.

  by tazm 1.

  
  

• The new art and sign are AMAZING

  by Ed G.

  
  

• Ask Adam about his short shorts

  by Ed G.

  
  

• Family factor: the room in the back has games for kids to play. Bring your quarters! My kids recommend the kids burger or grilled cheese. For parents, you can't go wrong with burgers and beer.

  by venessa t.

  
  

• The fried cheese curds are rockin!

  by Chaz B.

  
  

• Try the Bohemia Mexican beer and cheese curds

  by Courtney F.

  
  

• Their ketchup is awful.

  by Alyssa M.

  
  

• I love the Ol Imperial! The best burgers in town!!! Love always, RMD

  by Joey H.

  
  

• This place is amazing! Great beer and cocktail selections! I'd recommend the Strawesome. Good for weeknight grub or a Friday night decompress. One of my favorite places in Northcenter!

  by Shaun R.

  
  

• Get the Garlic Fries: Skin-on and fried, they get that rich hue of brown, rendering them crispy on the outside and pillowy on the inside, tossed in a perfect amount of fresh minced garlic.

  by Serious Eats

  
  

• Having a 2010 Stone Russian Imperial Stout

  by Brian S

  
  

• A bi-partite restaurant with excellent craft beer selections, and below-average pricing.

  by Steve ‘Pudgy’ D.

  
  

• Order the Elvis burger w/ housemade peanut butter and bacon

  by Ellery B.

  
  

• I had a fktatsic burger. Beer selection convinces me, I'm an alcoholic.

  by Carles D.

  
  

• Homemade PBJ to die for - and loving the Bellegems Oud Bruin

  by JL G.

  
  

• Get the Montreal Poutene. Delicious

  by Matthew P.

  
  

• One of the best draft beer selections in Chicago. The burgers and fries are mediocre but their homemade ketchup is delicious

  by Matthew P.

  
  

• Best burger in Chicago, also the beer selection rules

  by Jonathan C

  
  

• Try elvis's last supper. Seriously amazing!'The veggie burger was also fantastic

  by Katie F.

  
  

• Food no good, drinks no good. Power has been out for 10 min 2 thumbs down

  by Casey R.

  
  

• Watch out- the firecracker fries are burn-your-lips hot!!

  by Elizabeth T.

  
  

• Famed purveyor Pat LaFrieda supplies meat for both the basic Bad Apple Burger and the new 90-day dry-aged American wagyu prime rib burger.

  by Food & Wine

  
  

• Great beer selection! Super cheap for the quality. Food is tasty, don't skip the truffle fries.

  by Dawn G.

  
  

• slow burn w/goat cheese please. and goat cheese fondue? mmmmm

  by Leatrice

  
  

• The burgers here are amazing, and the fries with truffle oil are to die for. Don't you dare come here and not eat.

  by Bill S.

  
  

• The burgers here are amazing, especially fries with the truffle oil option. Don't dare come in ANC not eat.

  by Bill S.

  
  

• Slow burn and Wheach.

  by Steve M

  
  

• Try the beer

  by Gerard B.

  
  

• This place does fried cheese curds about ten times better than Wisconsin does. It's voodoo!

  by Richard O.

  
  

• This place is like Kuma's without the wait. Big burgers on pretzel rolls and a beer list longer than the menu. Enjoy!

  by Maya K

  
  

• Ridiculous beer list. Hear the slow burn is killer.

  by Sydney O.

  
  

• I always get mayo with my curry fries. Bad move here, because their homemade ketchup is awesome. I hate ketchup. I love this. Burgers are great. Beer selection outstanding.

  by Kevin S

  
  

• Get garlic on your fries and upgrade to the pretzel bun. Worth it.

  by James E.

  
  

• You HAVE to try the Butterscotch beer. Taystay.

  by jeffery s.

  
  

• Like Kumas, without the wait, and better beer on tap. Get the frenchie, or the slow burn. Also, order a side of ranch, or get the cheese curds, which come with ranch. Enjoy!

  by Christopher

  
  

• The curry fries smell like maple syrup, but they are too dry to eat without ketchup.

  by Evan D.

  
  

• Nice burgers, great beer menu

  by Disa J.

  
  

• Margarita burger isn't bad, but it didn't rock my world

  by Katya H.

  
  

• Good food and kid friendly too.

  by Mark M.

  
  

• They have 'The Bruery' on tap - order it and you will not be disappointed!

  by Chris S.

  
  

• The burgers are good but the beer selection is amazing.

  by keidra c.

  
  

• Awesome burgers and fantastic beers!

  by Jeff H.

  
  

• Slow burn burger was amazing!! And thier beer list is bigger than thier food menu. If they still have the Stoned Imperial Russian Stout, I highly recommend it.

  by Ed M.

  
  

• Tremendous burgers and an impressive beer list.

  by Jeff V

  
  

• Fantastic burgers. The Slow Burn is delicious and not too spicy!

  by Jennifer A

  
  

• Great beer selection.

  by Mike S

  
  

• Love, Love, LOVE their rotating beer selection! The burgers are TO DIE for (best I've ever had), but the black & blue burger is too salty for my taste.

  by Tina C.

  
  

• Try the late breakfast sandwich! It's delicious!

  by Jen K.

  
  

• black n' bleu burger; truffle or old bay fries; request pretzel bun. On par with Kuma's...actually, the fries make it better. Don't forget the fried cheese curds.

  by Terry M.

  
  

• Try the Metromix's pick for best burgers in Chicago

  by Andy

  
  

• Every dish features some of their wide beer selection somehow...amazing!

  by Kevin K.

  
  

• I recently discovered this bar, and it is a gem. Fan-tab-ulous beers on tap, and a bartender eager to tell you what's what. If you love beer, and are a northsider, check it out.

  by Leah R.

  
  

• Remember to order the burgers with pretzel bread. Yum!

  by Lori Z.

  
  

• Food is amazing, Jessica is awesome waitress too.

  by Kelly R

  
  

• The Slow Burn is great.

  by Jeff S

  
  

• Try the PMO & PBR, trust me.

  by Jeff S

  
  

• Skip the food and just go for the beers

  by Brad C.