The Bad Apple

8 ratings
$$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported gluten-free menu items: Beer, Bread/Buns, Cider
Safety Rating
4 ratings

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4300 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60618

Most Recent Reviews


Celiac
1 year ago

Great gluten free bun. Staff is knowledgeable. Never gotten sick and eaten here many times

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Celiac
5 years ago

One star deducted just because it is not a huge selection of items for people who cannot have gluten (as opposed to those who choose not to eat gluten). I love the turkey salad sandwich on their homemade gf bun. The bun is crumbly but so are all gf breads. One option for a side is a delicious quinoa salad as a side. When ordering they say that they take allergy notes very seriously.

6 years ago

Gluten free bun was terrible- literally fell apart into crumbles. Only option is a burger on a gross bun. And I was sick after eating here.

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Important

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.
Information contained in this listing is based on reports by the community. Please verify all information directly with the establishment.

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7 years ago

The GF bun turned into bread crumbs in my hands as soon as I picked up my burger. Not to mention that nearly all of the signature burgers are made with some element that consists of beer. Unless you're looking to pay gourmet burger prices for a plain cheeseburger, I'd skip Bad Apple.

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Symptomatic Celiac
8 years ago

Had a gf burger and it was delicious!

8 years ago

The gluten-free burger buns here are some of the best around. Highly recommended the chupacabra burger.

9 years ago

Good place to get a burger! They have GF buns which are pretty good. The fries are not GF, but they have other sides that are. The staff is awesome and accommodating! I have Celiac Disease and have had no cross-contamination problems. Also, they have an extensive selection of GF beer and cider!

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9 years ago

An amazing burger bar with an extremely knowledgeable and friendly staff. Been back a few times and the staff is very aware of the ingredients that go into each item and are able to suggest alternatives if the item is not gluten free. Gluten free buns are also available. Fries are not gluten free as there isn't a dedicated fryer but other side options are available. Food (especially the burgers) is amazing! Highly recommend!

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