The Bad Apple

Restaurant
Accommodating gluten-free
GF Options
Cocktails
Lunch
Dinner
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This lively spot offers a warm, charming atmosphere with eclectic decor, stained glass windows, and great music, creating an inviting setting for those seeking gluten-free dining. The staff are courteous and knowledgeable, ensuring a safe and accommodating experience for guests with gluten restrictions.
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Accommodating

Some risk of cross-contamination

Trained staff
Based on crowdsourced information
Always inquire directly about health and safety.

Good to know

1

They offer gluten-free buns for burgers with an upcharge.

2

The kitchen closes at 10pm, so plan accordingly.

3

Parking details are not mentioned, check local options.

4300 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, USA
2.4km

People are saying

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Fantastic food and service! We ordered through door dash, everything was great. The bad apple burger is fantastic, I had it on gluten free bun which was great, it was holding well and not crumbly. The fries were also fantastic, which is rare because fries don’t travel very well, I am sure they are even more amazing when eaten at the restaurant. We also had the fried cheese curds and the chocolate mousse, both of them were perfectly executed. I requested my gluten free burger to be marked on the notes and someone from staff called me on the phone to make sure that they understood my request correctly, I am grateful for the sensitivity. Hats off to the chefs back in the kitchen and thanks! Hopefully we can go and dine in too.
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I came here with my spouse and some friends for dinner on a week night. The servers were friendly, but service itself was a little unorganized. Three different people came over and introduced themselves as our server. They all attempted to take our order at different parts of the night, even though we'd already ordered with someone else. 3 out of 4 of us aren't meat eaters, so we ordered the impossible burger. In order to make it vegan, you have to sub out for the gluten free bun (an upcharge) and remove toppings. My friend and I decided it was easier to get a more basic burger on the menu and simply swap out the patty and bun. The server and the kitchen staff were accommodating with this. No one else in my group seemed unhappy with their meal, but mine was bland and boring. The gluten free bun is dry and tasteless and seems to suck the moisture out of your mouth. The patty was unseasoned, not even salt and pepper. The burger came dry even though I asked for the spicy vegan mayo. When the server brought it out to me, it was bland and thin. So bland bun, bland burger, bland sauce. I was hungry and didn't want to complain in front of my friends, so I ate the burger, but I wouldn't come back for it. I understand that the focus is on their meat burgers, but it's disappointing to spend as much as I did and not have a good meal. Impossible "meat" needs seasoning too.

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