The Bad Apple
The Bad Apple
The Elvis
Chicken Bacon Ranch Poutine
outside
interior, sushi and sashimi
Just Beyond The Thunderdome
Pickle martini Burnt Orange Old Fashioned
Inside
interior
Poutine
Croissant Brisket Tacos
interior
outside
Dessert was legitimately more than enough for four. Excellent value.
interior
Everything wings
Bar
V
interior
interior
Wagyu Burger
interior
Beyond the Thunderdome and Jake n Elwood burgers
Steak sandwich
Jonathan D.
Aug 24, 2024
The Bad Apple: A Deliciously Good Time with a Pint-Sized Twist!So, let me tell you about our adventure at The Bad Apple--where my son, my wife, and I found burger nirvana but also discovered that the only "bad apple" here might be the size of their beer glasses!From the moment we walked in, we knew this place was something special. The murals? Jaw-droppingly cool. Seating? More than enough options to park your behind and dig in. And the menu? It's like Goldilocks wrote it--just the right length, not an encyclopedia like Cheesecake Factory's. We went twice in one day, people. TWICE. That's how good it is!Now, onto the star of the show: the food. I'm talking about a burger that's basically brisket heaven sandwiched between two buns, accompanied by seasoned fries that have been kissed by some sort of chipotle magic. And then there's the secret sauce--I don't know what's in it, but I'm convinced it's made by culinary wizards.But wait, there's a twist. The beer. Ah, the beer. Imagine the perfect pint... then shrink it. Seriously, I felt like I was drinking out of my kid's sippy cup. But hey, it made us savor each drop, right?The vibe was on point--friendly staff, killer tunes, football on the TVs. What more could you ask for? Maybe just a full-sized beer next time, but I digress. Just make sure you plug in the right address (Belden, folks!), and you're in for a great time. Highly recommend The Bad Apple for anyone who loves amazing food, a chill atmosphere, and a good laugh about their "baby beers."
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Cheryl W.
Aug 18, 2024
I've been to the original location in Lincoln Square so I was excited to check out their newest location in Lincoln Park. I came here on a Friday night for dinner with some friends. It was fairly easy to get a table inside. Service was great and attentive from the get go. They have great beer list full of beers you normally don't see. I had the Parisian Patty Melt. I enjoyed it, but wish that it would have been served at a hotter temperature. I also didn't like the house made ketchup. It was missing the salt that normal ketchup has. I will need to come back to try the other burgers. The others in my party had the nada burger, bad apple burger, and the Matterhorn. Everybody enjoyed their food.
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Rob G.
Aug 4, 2024
Came back to try the burgers and they lived up to the hype. Had the Southern Dandy - It was exceptional. The grilled onions were excellent and the beef perfectly cooked to medium. A shoutout to the bartenders who were super friendly and attentive. Made great cider recommendations.
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Samir K.
Jul 30, 2024
As soon as I heard that they opened up a location closer to me I knew I had to go. Pretty massive restaurant with a peaceful outdoor patio in between the adjacent building. I ended up ordering the Elvis's Last Supper again but with sweet potato fries this time. This time the burger was well seasoned which improved the taste a lot. The bacon (something I wouldn't get again solely based on my preferences) was crispy while the semi-crispy plantains added another layer of texture. The best part yet again was the peanut butter. This is arguably the best peanut butter I've ever had and it's homemade! Some may argue there is too much, but as a pb lover there's no such thing. Lastly, the sweet potato fries weren't anything special but that's good enough for me. They had a nice crisp but could have used a tad more salt. Was very tempted to get the mile high ice cream pie, but opted to get it in the future.If you want American food, but want something different, this is the place to go. So many crazy burger options as well as a good variety of appetizers. I'm so glad this place opened up so that whenever I crave a unique burger, I have a place to go.
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Kendra M.
Jul 29, 2024
Well, this new location of The Bad Apple has been open for two weeks and I've already been twice, sooo. Yeah. That about sums it up. I'm sold on the drink menu. I don't drink beer but I love cider, and it's hard to find places with more than 1 or 2 cider options. Bad Apple has such good variety of ciders and beers! And the patio feels like a beer garden with all the tree coverage, so basically this is a perfect place to drink all day. The food prices are so refreshingly NORMAL!! It seems like every new restaurant nowadays just adds $4 to the price of the restaurants around it. So seeing salads WITH MEAT for $17 and burgers under $20 is amazing. I don't eat beef so I've had the buffalo cauliflower wrap and the fish & chips. The wraps come in a thick warm pita, not just a tortilla, which is sooo yummy. And the fish & chips were DELISH, and so large that I got lunch for the next two days out of it. Plus all the fry seasonings rock. Next I'm coming back for that ice cream cake...I need it. There are definitely some hiccups since they are so new. Our first visit, the music was SO LOUD. They definitely need some dampeners or something inside. It also took about an hour to get our food the first time, but that was opening weekend. Both things were better the second time around, but still a little slow. I'm confident they'll get on track soon!! I'm so happy to have Bad Apple in the neighborhood, and I know I'll be here often to watch sports, drink cider, and eat my way through the menu.
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Mayo M.
Jul 22, 2024
This is a beautiful new gastropub with one of Chicago's best outdoor spaces. If you're looking for a beer and a burger you won't do much better than this spot. The beer selection is huge with 50 beers on tap and the burger is top notch! Here's what we ordered: 1)Everything wings.. tasty buffalo flavor with celery and blue cheese blended into the sauce. 2) Chicken, bacon, ranch poutine... they have four different types.. this one was decadent... could barely put my fork down. 3) Burgers... we ordered the Thunderdome and the Jake n Elwood both were juicy and flavorful... we have no problem calling this burger spot a top ten. Service was fast and friendly. It's obvious this crew knows how to run a restaurant. Highly recommend!
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Kevin J.
Aug 1, 2024
Excellent dining experience at the newest Bad Apple! Many interesting menu choices and selected entrees were delicious and plentiful - must be hungry when you go! Charming outdoor patio with trees, beautiful mural, stained glass and enchanting lights. Also a very interesting indoor mural about the building and the owner's family history with prohibition. Will definitely return frequently!
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Julie S.
Jul 22, 2024
The newest Bad Apple restaurant was a delightful experience. The beer selection is huge. For starters, the fried cheese curds were the best we ever had - Lightly battered and melt in your mouth with a homemade buttermilk dip. Choosing a burger was a difficult decision in that each offering sounded better than the last as you read down the list.The ambiance brings you back to a time in history (tin ceilings, brick walls) but with modern murals painted throughout. A outdoor patio allows for seating to enjoy on a summer day. One visit will have you returning again and again.
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Mary Lynn L.
Jul 15, 2024
They have so many good hamburgers to choose from and your favorite beer too. It is such a sophisticated and beautiful space.The fried cheese curds are the BEST!!
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Naj S.
Sep 1, 2024
I've been to the Lincoln Ave one 2-3 times and to the Lincoln Park one once. I have a buddy who loves this place, but each time I have been underwhelmed. The menu is overwrought with trying to be creative instead of making the simple burger sing. The flavors are either muted, as in the Slow Burn, or muddled, especially in the East Meets West. The LP location patio is fantastic and the service at both locations is always super nice.
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