The Bad Apple Menu (Update 2025)
The Bad Apple is a popular beer bar and burger joint located in Chicago, offering a wide range of options for all kinds of diners. With a diverse menu that includes vegan and limited vegetarian choices, this spot is perfect for groups, families, and even kids. Their starters and salads showcase unique flavors like smoked bone marrow and fig & olive tapenade, while their sandwiches and burgers, like the Da Bears Burger and Wagyu Burger, are known for their juicy and flavorful patties. Customers rave about the delicious food, cozy ambiance, and excellent service at The Bad Apple. Don't miss out on their happy hour specials, full bar, and unique dishes like the Elvis's Last Supper burger. Whether you're a meat lover, vegetarian, or vegan, The Bad Apple has something for everyone to enjoy.
Starters & Salads
Fried Cheese Curds
beer battered cheese curds. buttermilk ranch
Poutine
Montreal: fries topped with herbed gravy & cheese curds or Chicago: fries topped with gravy with brisket and jalapenos & cheese curds
Pickle Platter
whatever we can pickle, various ways
Southwestern Cobb Salad
bibb lettuce. corn. black bean. red onion. red pepper. avocado. bacon. hard-boiled egg. crispy tortilla strips. chipotle ranch dressing
Roasted Beet Salad
arugula. spinach. dried cranberry, apple. pecan. Brie cheese, cranberry & apple vinaigrette
Quinoa Salad
pine nut. cider soaked golden raisin. carrot. pea. mixed greens. fresh mint. pecorino cheese. apple cider vinaigrette
Fig and Olive Tapenade
figs, herb & citrus marinated green olives, pickled garlic, basil
Smoked Bone Marrow
roasted smoked marrow bones, house-cured buckboard bacon jam, toasted bread
Vegetarian Meatballs
house-made we bet you wouldn't know they were veggie "meat"balls, marinara, basil
Whiskey and Cheese Plate
3 exceptional whiskeys. 3 well paired cheeses. Trust us on this one. Ask your server for today's offering.
That's A Wrap
Buffalo sauce pickled & fried cauliflower. carrot, kohlrabi & Brussels sprout slaw tossed in blue cheese dressing. wrapped in a large pita
Every Rose Has Its Steak
thinly sliced steak. Four Roses bourbon onions. white cheddar. tangy steak sauce. on a hoagie bun
Con Air
roasted garlic chicken confit. Swiss cheese. apple horseradish slaw. tarragon whole grain aioli. on sea salt ciabatta griddled with mayo
The Mad Wrapper
turkey. bacon. avocado. arugula. pepper jack. smoky Spanish aioli. wrapped in a large pita
The Notorious D.O.G.
griddled sausage - all dressed up on a New England roll. ask us about today's offering
East Meets West
beer-braised smoked brisket, brussels sprout hash, grilled onion, gochujang mayo, mayo-griddled sea salt ciabatta
Sandwiches
Burger
The Bad Apple Burger
lettuce. tomato. onion. house made pickle. provolone
Da Bears Burger
topped with smoked brisket. chipotle cheddar sauce. pretzel bun
Roman Patty Melt
truffled ricotta. provolone. egg. mushrooms & onions. mayo griddled sea salt ciabatta
The Southern Dandy
grilled local Spanish sweet onion. pepper jack. Buckboard molasses bacon.sweet & spicy Dandy Sauce
Elvis's Last Supper
bacon & peanut butter... trust us, it's good
Slow Burn
stout sautéed spicy chilies & onions. bacon. white cheddar
The Figs Is In
porter soaked fig & bacon relish. goat cheese. smoked onion
Just Beyond the Thunderdome
topped with braised short rib. white cheddar. beer battered onion rings. horseradish sauce. on a pretzel bun
Strange Famous
mushroom, seitan, chick pea and corn burger. red onion & sage marmalade. vegan mayo. spinach. goat cheese
Wagyu Burger
45 day dry aged prime rib wagyu. ask for complete burger description as this changes weekly
Triple Threat
4 oz. 45-day dry aged "Wagyu" burger, + 1/2 "Every Rose Has Its Steak", + 1/2 the "Notorious D.O.G."
Inigo Montoya
parma ham, romesco sauce, brie cheese, green onion
Tomarrow Never Dies
bone marrow served i the bone, black truffle aioli with fresh thyme, grilled onions, lettuce
Kids Grilled Cheese Sandwich
provolone
Kids Burger
served with or without provolone cheese
Kids Pizza Bread
cheese. tomato sauce. English muffin
Kids PB&J
house-made peanut butter. seasonal jam
Kids Granola
homemade granola. fruit jam. yogurt
Kids Chicken Sandwich
white cheddar
Kids Menu
Dessert
Chocolate Mousse
made with decadent van leer bittersweet chocolate topped with whipped cream. Choose from original or with house made peanut butter.