The Bad Apple

4300 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago - 60618
282 reviews
Burgers Beer Bar
(773) 360-8406

Bad Apple is a GREAT apple. Usually when you sit outside and you're the only table, the service is passable. Our service was amazing and it just got better from there. The food and drinks came fast and hard and we tried to keep up. Cheese curds were amazing and the buttermilk ranch was especially fantastic (I'm a curd connoisseur). It sucks when you have great curds and the sauce falls flat. No chance here. Next up was an amazing Upland Brewing Co. Dragonfly IPA beer and a wonderful Bloody Mary with half pickle vodka and half horseradish vodka garnished with house pickled garlic and pickle. The Bad Apple Burger was cooked to perfection (mid-rare) and the most delicious I've had in a damn long time. I almost cried. It was such a delight to experience a business that takes pride in their service and products. So good....

Everything was amazing. From staff to food to beverages, just a great experience. The kid is obsessed with the poutine.

Bad apple is such a great place to get a burger! They have such wonderful though out burger creations that are delicious! The meat is fantastic as well so even a plain bad apple burger is delicious. The drink creations are fantastic too and their beer list is good.

Great burgers and large variety of beers in casual bar atmosphere. Service was attentive but not pushy. Parking on side streets.

It was my first time visiting. I was celebrating passing my LCSW exam. We had no clue what we were getting ourselves into. We didn’t plan to come here but our restaurant of choice was booked for the rest of the day. I was truly amazed at all the flavors on these burgers. I am not even a burger person but I enjoyed my burger. I didn’t like the tequila options in the menu. Like who doesn’t have Don Julio on the tequila menu? Management please fix this minor issue (lol) But honestly I settled for what was there. Not bad! Cheers to me and cheers to the chef and owner of this place.

Great cheese curds, very good burgers, and solid beer and booze list. Prices are fair and the wall art is crazy.

The best burger I ever had! SmokedZilla ? and the Fried Cheese Curds to die for

Very friendly staff. Like the drink options, and we all loved the cheese curds! My friends really liked the burgers, but I thought they were ok.

Holy smokes, the food here is beyond! I had the thunderdome sandwich and was close to tears it was so delicious. My husband and I have gone this place but didn’t know anything about it. Finally, we just decided to stop in. From the moment we entered the staff was so friendly and welcoming. Our waiter, Jared was so enthusiastic about the food and chatted with us about his experience here and the history of the place. He was so kind and seemed genuinely excited for us to try the food! I wish I could virtually give you a taste of what I ate. I am so obsessed with food and think about it constantly and this meal will now hold a special place in my brain for all eternity. Thank you Bad Apple for the incredible meal, kind-hearted staff, and overall memorable time, we’ll be back!

The Bad Apple reminds me more of a pub and grill than a restaurant. Although seating area was spacious --- the backroom looked poorly lighted. Service was great and food was served in a timely manner.Triple attack was delicious. I enjoyed the regular burger pickles for its different twist. Great beer selection and meade.Would try again sometime.