The Bad Apple has truly turned bad. This used to be my go-to burger spot and overnight their food quality seemed to go down. The unfortunate thing is that when you have expensive food, like The Bad Apple does, the expectation of consistently good food is higher and they haven't been able to deliver. The last few times I've had a burger from here I've been left underwhelmed. My go-to burger is the Da Bears Burger which runs $18 when you order from GrubHub. The last two times I've had the burger (once at the restaurant and once at home) the smoked brisket has been dry. On my last occasion the bottom half of the bun was burnt. It was barely edible without drowning it in sauce. I've reached the point that the price outweighs the food quality. We have too many delicious burger spots that are priced similarly or less to keep feeling like I'm wasting money, read more

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the food was 10/10 bussin for taco Tuesday. wife said the brisket tacos were fresh and then they told us they have an on sight smoker. the owner was there waiting tables making drinks and we thought he was back there making the food too lol. He was super cool. The atmosphere is dope too like real wavy, and the stain glass decor is really cool too. read more

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We were out bar hopping for my daughter's birthday and stopped at The Bad Apple for an early dinner. We had a party of seven; we were seated right away in the back at a really big table, which was perfect. Food and drinks were ordered, everything was hot and really good. Service was WONDERFUL. The menu is fun with creative names for their dishes. We found ourselves at Bad Apple on accident and we are so glad we did! read more

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We were surprised by this spot! They've got lots of beers on taps and by the can. Their menu is a good size with tons of options. We started with the cheese curds, and as someone who lived in Minnesota, these were a proper curd! Lightly breaded and perfectly fried with chewy cheese on the inside. For my main, I got the Elvis burger which had peanut butter, pepper jelly and fried plantains. I didn't love the plantains on it, but those were easy to remove. I love peanut butter on a burger and this was excellent. The beef patty itself was substantial and cooked just as I ordered it. It wasn't busy but we were there after 9pm. It seemed like they were at least doing a lot of takeout orders. read more

I can't say these burgers were particularly memorable but the vibes were great, good happy hour, great place to watch sports and the burgers were good... not great. Would come back for an MSU game but not for the burgers alone. Patio is dog friendly! read more

The Vegan Birria Tacos are excellent. There were some very interesting flavors, the tacos have amazing variances in texture and a variety of flavors in a bite sweet, sour, tangy and just a little bit of heat. Great rotating draft beer options. The decor is very interesting with a huge dragon artwork on the ceiling in the bar area. I can wait to come back. read more

The Bad Apple - Vegan Birria Tacos (hibiscus flowers, spicy dipping sauce, vegan cheese, cilantro, onion, elote salad) - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The food is always amazing here! We've been coming here for over 10 years and have never been disappointed! I've been getting the same dish every time! If I love it why not keep getting it?! The southern dandy is so scrumptious with the sweetness and a hint of spicy and the chipotle seasoned fries are a must! read more

The fried cheese curds are delicious. They have a huge variety of beer and the burgers are OK.

I went for dinner with three family members. It has a pub vibe. The staff was friendly and provided great service. The menu has something for everyone. I had the salmon salad. The house smoked salmon was delicious, and the greens were very fresh. My family members had burgers (two beef one Beyond). They all enjoyed them very much. read more

I would give this place 5 but the Elvis' last super burger is trash (it definitely would be his last). The service is a 5 but the burger was not good. Their house made peanut butter over powers. It's a very bland burger. I wouldn't recommend this burger. If you try this place don't get this one. It should be taken off the menu. read more

Checked out the North Center location of Bad Apple over the weekend and ordered the Waygu burger and Smoked Salmon salad. Let me just share the food was delicious and the service was great. Matt and John definitely were a great tag team with making sure that guest were being checked on( They were both great frfr). I gave this location 4 stars, because it was faint stale smell while there, I couldn't put my finger on it, but it was definitely there. read more

We waited an hour for a table which is expected since it's a new place. The drink menu was really fun and had a lot of different drink options. We had a bacon old fashioned and a bloody mary. The food was sooooo much. I'd go here if you love giant portion sizes. For me personally, it was all a bit too greasy and too much food. I think everything could have done with 1-2 less items on it, but that's just my personal preference! The hosts were super nice and accommodating. We had to ask a lot for water refills and our server wasn't around too much. read more

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My girlfriend and I came through on Memorial Day and had lunch together. We both ordered the Bad Apple burgers and an order of cheese curds. The cheese curds were good--but the burgers were amazing. What's really going to bring me back here is the house-made ketchup. That stuff is next level. Service was decent--not particularly memorable, but they were there when we needed them, and that's really all you can ask for. The only downside, which is totally out of their control, was the uncomfortable bleacher-style seating by the bar. That's probably the only thing keeping this from being a 5-star review. Still, it's definitely worth checking out and worth the drive read more

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Hands down the best burger in the city. Juicy, big, and perfectly cooked. The crispy onion rings were a standout. Be prepared for a filling meal--you might need a nap afterward! read more

The Bad Apple - Chili palmer burger - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place has been on my list and I'm so glad I went! Had a lovely dinner on the patio and was well attended by our server. The Elvis burger was tasty, kind of inspired by a PB&J with the thick PB and spicy jelly. The patty was cooked well, and they offer a variety of optional seasonings for your fries. Housemade ketchup, too! Extensive draft beer selection. Would come back, especially in summer! read more

The Bad Apple - Elvis burger, truffle fries and saison - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

One of the few places that are open late night, Bad Apple offered a selection of great drinks and food. We got the Vegan Birria taco which was scrumptious along with BBQ flatbread. Although the pizza took a while to arrive, taste was not compromised. The place had a hunters den vibe but I could not check about the concept with the host. Our experience was made better by the host who suggested some locally brewed beer which tasted like sour patch! Over all good experience! read more

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Came here for the 2nd Bears playoff game. Our group wanted to watch the game, have a great meal and be able to talk to each other (without competing with the crowds and sound system) It was a perfect choice. The service was very attentive, the beer selection is awesome. No complaints. I visit the North Center location because I like the neighborhood vibe here and it's nice to see familiar bartenders and waitstaff. This time I had the sandwich Every Rose has its Steak (delicious) with Cole slaw - normally I get one of their great salads. There are so many great options in this neighborhood - give this place a visit. Their artwork is unique too. read more

They tried to sneak an extra 5% surcharge onto the bill. They added it in and the only reason we found out was because we got a printed receipt after we paid. The bartender told us that the owner does it himself because "rising costs and labor costs". The biggest problem is the fact that they don't disclose it anywhere, and if you don't get a printed receipt you never find out that they charged you before taxes or tip is included. read more

The Bad Apple - The 5% surcharge scam! - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

It pains me to write a low score of a place I favored when in the area. I used to love trying to come here when I was in North Center area. The place was dead on a Saturday afternoon. I have distinct memories of long lines and crowds here. Draft lines were "down" on day of my visit. That part seems familiar. Beer and cider list still strong. Service omg was so slow. There were 2 bartenders and a manager working. I kept seeing them drinking sodas and filling their own water bottles. For how dead the restaurant was it took 30 + minutes to get our burgers. I heard the kitchen keep hitting the bell that food was ready, but there was no movement from the front of the house. My fries arrived cold. Server did not check on us during our meal. After 10+ years of stopping by while in the area, I would not return. The service was just that bad. read more

The good - walked in on a Sat night & were seated immediately; fig & onion burger and the harvest salad are delish! Service is friendly! The not so good - super loud bar atmosphere in the entire dining room; almost yelling to hear each other speak. Poutine gravy and all the fries (whether regular or sweet potato) are SO salty and I like salt! We drank lots of water . I may come back again for more tasty burgers and salads but will opt to sit in the outdoor area. Hoping it will be a quieter and more serene dining environment. And next time I would ask them not to salt the fries so much! read more

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Purely based on the food, finally got around to try the Elvis's Last Super burger and it was surprisingly good. This burger has intrigued me for a while as it has peanut butter in and every time I read it on the menu, I was like yuck/why peanut butter....I stand corrected. Of course, to each it's a win. If you are intrigued, just try it and make your own judgement after tasting it. read more

The Bad Apple - Elvis's Last Supper - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Unfortunately, the Bad Apple has gone way down both in quality of food and service, and management. Took my friend for her birthday--the cocktails were mediocre (was there any liquor even in them?), the food was cold and missing ingredients, it was like everything had been prepared beforehand and then slapped together (my burger was not edible, ugh). Then all the waitstaff loudly dumped their dishes in a nearby tub geez think of your customers wanting a pleasant night out without all the clamoring. I didn't say anything to our waiter as I didn't want my friend to feel awkward, but I did talk to the manager on the way out and he could've cared less. I guess he missed the segment on "repeat customers" in his Customer Service 101 class. read more

We were staying two blocks from the Bad Apple this time in Chicago, and it seemed like it might be a toned-down, more family-friendly version of Kuma's, a place we've somehow never checked out despite many visits to the city: "gourmet" burgers, heavy rock and roll, etc., but with the volume turned down a bit. My developmentally-disabled brother-in-law joined us on this trip, and for some mysterious reason we acceded to his request to dine indoors on a beautiful 72-degree evening. (This was a couple of months back.) Inside, the decor is mostly a deep red with a strong, cartoonish dragon motif. And for early evening on a Monday, the music was pretty loud, although not overwhelmingly so--mostly guitar-heavy indie and "alternative" rock, much of which I recognized and most of which I liked. (Yeah, I'm old.) The titles of the burgers here don't really reveal much about what's on them---you'll need to peruse the menu closely if you're a first-timer--but the "Figs Is In" was a little more self-explanatory than the rest. It came with a fig & bacon relish, goat cheese, and smoked onion, a combination that clicked nicely and was less messy than I had feared. The burger itself had good flavor, although it leaned more toward medium-well than the medium I ordered. Handcut fries were excellent. Relatively extensive draft beer list with plenty of variety. Not at all inexpensive, but I guess nothing is anymore, least of all in larger cities. read more

The Bad Apple - "The Figs Is In" burger--porter-soaked fig-and-bacon relish, goat cheese, smoked onion. - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

For a place known for burgers, I wasn't very impressed. The burger was objectively fine, it isn't the best burger ever, but it wasn't the worst burger either. It needed to be seasoned better and have... something. I got it medium well which is the lowest temp I will go with ground beef. The fries were good, I got them tossed in spicy chipotle which really brought it together. Not a big fan of the cheese curds. Came out almost cold and honestly could spend more time in the fryer. Overall, okay experience. I may come back because I enjoyed the cocktail I had. And the bartender was great, so nice! Only downside is that at night, it is very very dark in there. read more

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Came to Chicago with my wife for a Yelp event. Since we were here, we decided to try some local breweries and restaurants. All the walking made us hungry, so we decided to eat at The Bad Apple. She's been here before, but this was my first time. A lot of the restaurants were busy. When we walked in, there were only a handful of people here. It was extremely quiet. Even the employees were trying to figure out how to occupy their time. We waited 30 minutes for our food. There was nobody else being served food. I had their regular burger. It wasn't greasy (which was good). The fries were decent and crispy. Where they fell short was their service. It got to the point that I was eager to leave. The food was decent. The restaurant is a little dark/gloomy. They have plenty of seats, but I'm not sure why it was so dead in here. read more

Adding photos this time. Again excellent food and service. Had the wings this time and they were divine. By the way, they bend over backwards at this place to accommodate dietary requests . The outdoor space is dog friendly and friendly really is the key word here for everyone that works here. Ask for Bree. She's the best. read more

The Bad Apple - Churros! Outstanding - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Nice, cozy, and dimly lit restaurant with a bar. Unique pieces of art along the wall. Burgers took awhile to come out, but it was worth the wait, and the poutine we had for our appetizer was great! It was a lot of food for the money we spent. Burgers were huge and very juicy. Thunderdome especially was a treat and the tower of onions on it was an exciting surprise. Only thing I wish tasted a bit better was the fries we had with truffle salt. Definitely think truffle oil would have hit harder if they offered it. Overall, great place. Can't wait to come back and try another beast of a burger. read more

The Bad Apple - Da Bears Burger (left) and Just Beyond the Thunderdome (right) - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I had Da Bears burger and it was delicious! Make sure to skip lunch, though, as it's a very filling burger. The service was great and speedy. Ambiance was standard burger place. read more

The Bad Apple - Da Bears Burgee - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came here on a Friday around 5:20 and luckily it wasn't super busy so we were able to snag a table. I ordered the Slow Burn burger, my husband got the Just Beyond the Thunderdome, and my niece got the Kid's Grilled Cheese with apple juice. My husband opted for the curry fries for an extra 99 cents and he loved it. He enjoyed the burger as well. I thought my fries were extremely greasy. The burger was decent but I didn't think it was spicy as all. My niece liked her meal. The service exponentially got worse toward the end of our time there. We requested a small to-go box and our server hadn't come by for several minutes. So we ended up asking another server who then came by at the exact same time as our original server. No apology from the original server for the delay and was kind of rude about it. Very weird experience. Overall, not sure if we'll be back but I'm glad we tried it! read more

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Delicious food but truly bizarre waitstaff and bartenders. Felt guilty ordering food and drinks which was a confusing feeling

Great burger selection and poutine varieties. Loved dining outdoors under the shade of some trees. Service was good and burger was ginormous and delicious. Portions are very generous. One burger was more than enough for two people. read more

The Bad Apple - Outdoor patio - Burgers Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Definitely was skeptical when I first came in there was nobody in here although it's a Wednesday afternoon the service was still great. Food came quickly and hot, drinks strong and delicious I would highly recommend. 10/10 service great laughs. read more

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I had a friend that was in town and we met here for a weekday lunch. We had the fried cheese curds appetizer and they were great. We each had the BBQ Chopped Chicken Salad. The salads were also really good. The BBQ sauce they used on the chicken tasted great. Also a big selection of beers on tap. Great service and atmosphere and I'll definitely go back and would highly recommend. read more

Rude staff - employee who was at door, bartender, etc. will not treat you with respect fyi. Food is decent. Good cheese curds. But NOT worth it. Go to Burger King read more

This place has always been a favorite. The food and service are phenomenal and Michelle makes the best drinks! read more

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Just wind hair recently. My godson wanted to try poutine, which he loved. I didn't care for their homemade ketchup which tasted more like tomato sauce without the vinegar. The Carolina mustard was great. As well as the fresh tasting sweet potato fries and the Parisian patty melt I ordered. Great atmosphere as well. The weight staff was very attentive and extremely helpful with my questions and really made my lunch experience shine. read more

Good food, solid go to when I'm in the Lincoln square area. Service takes longer than other places because the food is fresh. It has industrial ish high tops and a good vibe. It is dimly lit, but the menu is still readable. read more

The food was delicious and great service, loved the pairing with some good beers or an Old Fashioned read more

Overall, it was better than good. Almost great, not quite. Usually when the hype is hypin, my expectations are low. Cons: the set up. Located kiddie (kitty?) corner from Wildgoose Tavern and across the way from Jewel, it was tucked away. I feel like the space in itself makes seating difficult. Whether you're inside or outside, you're right on top of one another usually making awkward eye contact with those across and immediately next to you. Personally, you can blame my social anxiety or my stay at least 6 inches away from me post pandemic life-it's just not comfortable. I heard at least two other tables talking about Kuma's and comparing them. It's similar in fact they serve mostly burgers and fries. Very different . I try to go in without comparison. The fries were overly salty. I'd recommend asking for light salt or no salt at all. The "East Meats West" brisket sandwich was just average. Okay, so the positive is the Elvis plantain and PB BURGER is a must try. Pretty delectable and a stoner definitely came up with that concoction. I appreciate this. They took my Poutine V card and I have to say the chorizo version was pretty good ! read more

Discovered this place by accident. It was one of those rare Friday nights at home and I was craving a burger. I decided to check this place out. Reviewed the menu and settled on the Jake and Elwood. Everything about it appealed to me: malt vinegar onion jam with buckboard bacon and arugula. The burger itself comes with cambazola triple cream bleu cheese, but I substituted goat cheese instead. That was a winner for me. The Queen got the Just Beyond the Thunderdome (braised short rib, white cheddar, onion rings, horseradish sauce, on a pretzel bun). That looked amazing and I want to try that as well. The fries were lukewarm by the time they showed up but were okay once I nuked them for a bit. I like that they allow you to make substitutions as the J&E snatched my soul with the goat cheese. And that malt vinegar onion jam with buckboard bacon was amazing...it was loaded with bacon, tender and flavorful. The Queen got a salad instead of fries and it looked great. It was a pear/apple one with nuts and the presentation for take out was pretty good. I may do that instead of fries next time. The list of burgers is tantalizing and I do want to try more of them. Delivery was quick. My next burger from this joint will be The Figs Are In (porter soaked fig & bacon relish, goat cheese, smoked onion). read more

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