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The Bad Apple

Burger Joint and Bar$$$$

North Center, Chicago

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The Bad Apple

8.9^/10

710

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Ranked #1 for cheese curds in Chicago
This place is famous for their burgers. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"Amazing burgers!! Meet cheese curds and the half acre beer on tap"(32 Tips)
"Awesome beer menu and the That Sweet Hash burger was on point!!"(44 Tips)
"Garlic fries and a slow burn = food coma"(11 Tips)
"On par with Kuma's...actually, the fries make it better."(7 Tips)

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Andrew GriesemerJanuary 21, 2013
Poutine fries and cheese curd, a med/rare "Slow Burn", with the Half Acre stout.
Chefs FeedAugust 22, 2014
Jimmy Bannos Jr., chef of The Purple Pig, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Fried cheese curds. Read more
Carrie KatzApril 27, 2014
Get a bloody Mary with pickle infused vodka! Yummy....
Jeff WDecember 1, 2015
It's good. Can't say more or less. It's just good.
Chukie NwokorieDecember 31, 2015
The cowboy burger was awesome.
Carrie JeanSeptember 1, 2015
Veggie burger and huge beer list
Tiny JMarch 22, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Get the Elvis Burger. Trust me.
Shannon JeropkeOctober 22, 2020
Their burgers are amazing!
Mike HayesMarch 5, 2012
Been here 50+ times
Try adding a shot of Framboise in a dark stout. So good!
Richard BJanuary 12, 2011
This place does fried cheese curds about ten times better than Wisconsin does. It's voodoo!
Ellery BledsoeAugust 22, 2011
Order the Elvis burger w/ housemade peanut butter and bacon
Kelly PavlikJune 29, 2015
Poutine.:-) many beers to choose.
RyanJanuary 12, 2014
Burgers live up to the hype. Nice bartenders.
Bobby KennedyJanuary 11, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Every time I try a supposedly great burger place, I end up thinking "it's not as good as Bad Apple."
James EllisSeptember 28, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Get garlic on your fries and upgrade to the pretzel bun. Worth it.
Drew SantoSeptember 20, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Order the cheese curds. They are the best!
tazm 1November 24, 2011
Been here 25+ times
The food is amazing cheese curds a must.
Jenn KeatingApril 24, 2014
Elvis burger! Delicious!
Jonathan KampJuly 18, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Best burger in Chicago, also the beer selection rules
Joey HillOctober 4, 2011
I love the Ol Imperial! The best burgers in town!!! Love always, RMD
Becca M.June 3, 2013
Best veggie items!!! Definitely coming back...
Carles DiazBritoAugust 13, 2011
Been here 10+ times
I had a fktatsic burger. Beer selection convinces me, I'm an alcoholic.
Mikey DiazMarch 10, 2017
Burgers are delicious.
Adam ClarkMarch 5, 2015
A nice place to go after a dance class!
Joe CNovember 4, 2018
Awesome Burgers and Fries
MattJune 3, 2016
Cowgirl burger is amazing
Katie ReneeJanuary 12, 2013
Bloodys are amazing!!! So many fixins!
Chris SantiagoJune 18, 2010
They have 'The Bruery' on tap - order it and you will not be disappointed!
Violent FlamesDecember 29, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Most amazing craft beer menu ever!
Julie FeketeDecember 11, 2012
Cheese curds and truffle seasoned fries!
Jake BoehmJune 7, 2015
Burgers are amazing!
David CrespoAugust 20, 2016
Great burger and fries
Kyle J PreussDecember 15, 2012
The mushroom burger is so damn good!!!!
Jodie BermanAugust 10, 2013
The earthly sandwich is great!
Keli PlatekFebruary 1, 2012
Warm Apple Cinnamon Mead will change ur life!!
Benjamin LipsmanAugust 7, 2014
Burgers may be better than Kuma's!
Andre WilliamsDecember 7, 2018
Burgers and beer !!!!
Odell WoodsAugust 5, 2013
Elvis's Last Supper on a pretzel bun
Wyn EvansOctober 26, 2015
That mead flight is dope
Bob DeGraffAugust 13, 2014
Great craft beer selection.
janaSeptember 23, 2016
Been here 25+ times
Veggie burger. Mmmmmm!
Jennifer KronewitterApril 17, 2010
Fantastic burgers. The Slow Burn is delicious and not too spicy!
Ninah RandolphFebruary 10, 2016
Great beer selection
LeslieAugust 12, 2012
Fried cheese curds and spiced horchata. Amazing
Drew HammJune 10, 2013
Try Elvis's Last Supper. It's good.
Kimberly ChappellJuly 17, 2012
Food was decent but with 200 different types of beer, you cant go wrong!
WZ TTMarch 2, 2017
Cute food let me pelesure
Jamie LeasiaFebruary 15, 2015
Truffle fries all the time
Kevin KFebruary 1, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Every dish features some of their wide beer selection somehow...amazing!
Juan BermudezApril 12, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Dragon's Milk on Tap! (New Holland brewery)

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