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Little Bad Wolf

Restaurant Bar Mexican restaurant Bar and grill Cocktail bar Asian restaurant New us american restaurant

One of the Most Reviewed New us american restaurants in Chicago


Address

1541 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL 60660, United States

Website

www.littlebadwolfchicago.com

Contact

+1 773-942-6399

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (3K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 11 am to 1 am
  • Saturday: 11 am to 1 am
  • Sunday: 11 am to 12 am
  • Monday: 11 am to 12 am
  • Tuesday: 11 am to 12 am
  • Wednesday: 11 am to 12 am
  • Thursday: 11 am to 12 am

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  • 4/5 Daniel L. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious burger! Came here a few weeks ago with a group of friends after much praise and have to say that the burger does live up to the hype. We also had the Steak Frites, also delicious but I feel like it needed more variety. The fries were delicious and a great amount of them too but maybe mixing in some greens would be a wonderful addition. Drinks were just about right, both refreshing and a nice kick too it. I’d definitely wouldn’t mind coming back for another Wolf Burger
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 The C. 2 years ago on Google
    EXCELLENT BURGER! After trying some Burger Restaurants we were not sure if the Little Bad Wolf will be good or not. So we’re surprised getting into the restaurant. The bar, table looks great. The service was awesome and the burgers are really delicious. We enjoyed every bit.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 I D. 2 years ago on Google
    Busy, vibrant place with interesting food and good drinks. Service was fast and attentive. Unpleasant surprise when you get your check...if you are paying with credit card they will charge you additional 2.9% on top of any other fees and tax...just warning so maybe bring cash.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 sal m. 2 years ago on Google
    Incredible food. Great Burger! The Elote was awesome. The staff was welcoming and very considerate that I brought my 2 Year old,they made sure we got a booth since they don't have high chairs.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maria R. 1 year ago on Google
    I’ve been here on two separate occasions and it’s been amazing both times. The Bad Burger is massive and delicious; love the fried onion straws on top. Chips with salsa and guac were surprisingly good too, although very filling. The little burgers (3 sliders) are the perfect size if you want to limit how much you eat - just as good as its larger counterpart. Overall great experience - amazing food, good service, cool vibe!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Richard W. 2 years ago on Google
    Had a great meal late night here. I was looking for a good spot to eat at 10pm and this showed up on a Chicago Eater list so we decided to give it a try. We ordered: - burger - awesome! - chopped salad - really large and we’ll dressed but could have used a more flavorful dressing. Asked for a side of Caesar dressing and that did the trick. - mussels - unique broth, great quantity and enjoyed it. - crab cake - we prepared and I liked the pickles and radish they put on top. Overall food was great!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sharon B. 2 years ago on Google
    Food was amazing here! The burger and fries are delicious. We also ordered the corn to share with the fried avocado and it was the perfect appetizer. Vibe was also super fun. We stayed for a few hours and the staff was friendly and attentive. Definitely need a reservation during peak hours though. We went in at 3 and it was still completely packed.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jesus P. 2 years ago on Google
    Went here on a Saturday night on a nice day and wait was about 40 minutes for 2 people. There were seats at the bar but it was a little tight so opted to wait. Ordered the spring rolls, burgers, fries and fried chicken. All the food was AMAZING. Highly recommend the burger. Mainly drank beer since they had several good options. Great decors and great vibes. Even though it was busy, service was still pretty quick. Music was loud so it felt like you needed to talk louder in the main room, but fit well with the vibe. Rarely do I visit the same place twice, but Little Bad Wolf is definitely on the list.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Diana G. 5 months ago on Google
    Finally got to try this restaurant and we obviously came here for their burger. Aside from that we also tried their mac and cheese and fried chicken with mashed potatoes. The food was very delicious!! Flavor profiles with everything were on point. My boyfriend had the Bad Burger and it has been one of our favorite burgers in Chicago so far (his #1 is Au Cheval). This place would have been a 5/5 but unfortunately we did wait quite a bit for our food to come out, and some of it was cold. Half of the fries were cold, they forgot to add the crispy fried onions to his burger and when they brought them out as a side they were also stale and cold, and then the fried egg on the burger was also cold. That was really the only unfortunate part of our experience. Other than that, this is a MUST try if you're a burger lover.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael C. 6 months ago on Google
    I just found a new favorite spot to eat. Burgers are spot on and ground on premises. The Tacos, all of them are delicious. Hungry for a salad, you won't be hungry afterwards, I guarantee it. Drink selection is one of the best in Illinois. If they ask you to wait for your table, don't leave, go to their waiting area, and have a drink while figuring out what looks delicious around you to order.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Amy 8 months ago on Google
    Got two burgers and they didn’t seem like they were made to order. The patties were warm not hot, and the buns were not warmed up. The fries were limp and not good. Au cheval is much better. Also got a side of Mac and cheese and it was just okay, nothing special. The service was good though, and their outdoor patio is dog friendly.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Michael S. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a great dudes night out. Long wait which was a bummer but the food was great. Our table split a ton of sliders, recommend getting the onion strings on the burgers. I really liked the Al pastor taco I tried as well. The fries were really good as well, definitely get those. The biggest reason for my 4 star review was that they had no dessert options. We really wanted something to round off the meal and they couldn’t help us out. That said, if you want an awesome burger this is the place!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 T. K F. 8 months ago on Google
    Nice atmosphere for adult friends to social. Drinks were good. Food was tasty and large portioned. We had the Bad and Wolf burgers and they all very big for one sitting. Mac and Cheese was a steal. Elotes was a bit salty. Service was fast but the wait to get a table was very long even on a Tuesday evening. Overall, it's a fun setting to grab a drink and bites with friends.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ajit K. 1 year ago on Google
    Here’s what you need to know: the food is 3 stars quality/flavor. the burger is disappointingly. Wry overrated. But the service and ambiance (great bourbon and beer list too) makes we want to give a 4 star rating. Burgers run about $25 but very large portions and can be shared so a decent value. the service was INCREDIBLE by Amanda. She really took care of our family and anticipated and recommended good items for first timers like us. Let’s talk burger: we order 2 of the 3 burger offerings: the little which is 3 sliders, and the wild which is a giant burger with 3 beef patties, bacon, a sunny side egg and fried onion straws. Surprisingly the beef patties had little creative seasoning , no smokiness, nothing memorable at all, and were way over salted. The bun was cut too thick of top and the bottom had become paper thin with the grease, so the proportions were all wrong. The shoestring fries that it came with were enjoyable but totally unmemorable. The little burger (sliders) were in fact a bit tastier than the wolf but also way over salted so didn’t make for a very enjoyable flavor profile. The cheese on the burgers was just average tasting American sliced cheese. Their house sauce is just OK. The mac n cheese upgrade we paid for as a side for one of the burgers was cheesy and good enough with a few bacon bits but ultimately nothing to write home about. The chopped salad we ordered was HUGE but the greens were Willy and brown, and reflective of cheap bagged food service salad mix. The dressing was OK. However I’m still giving a fourth star because of the service and ambiance which was very good. Our bill A family of 4 with 2 kids under 9 was $100
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Stephane M. 1 year ago on Google
    Love the fried chicken and fries! The chucabra cocktail is refreshing with a satisfying kick to it. The bad wolf burger is very tasty but a little greasy. It gets busy fast so go early. The service can be a bit slow even before it gets busy so head in, relax and to with the flow.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Uladzimir S. 1 year ago on Google
    Good beer selection. Floors are not cleaned and you can see food laying around everywhere on the floor. You forget about anything when you get the food, it is amazing. We ordered bad wolf burger with ring onions, shrimp and vegan tacos. Shrimp taco is good, try it!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bruce S. 9 months ago on Google
    From the look on the outside to the dark mysterious atmosphere on the inside, you get the feeling something good is going to happen. The staff was so nice, especially our waitress Liz A. We started with the chips, salsa, and quac. I split the Wolf Burger. This truly was one of the best burgers I have ever had. My second born said the meat was so juicy, and the cheese was melted perfectly." I always love fries in a mini fry basket and this fry basket was overflowing with some great tasting little fries. My wife had the side of mac-n-cheese. She loved it with the bacon and bread crumbs. The side salad was huge. Not much to it, though, lettuce and tomatoes. The music was a little too loud for my liking buy that was part of the atmosphere. We did have to wait about 50 minutes, but on a Friday night, it was not bad, so it was worth the wait.

  • 5/5 Steve W. 9 months ago on Google
    We sat outside and enjoyed the sound of rain filtered through the plantings while we dined. Each entree is enough to feed two or three people ... so it isn't inexpensive, but is a good deal based on the amount of food served 🤔 👍 Cocktails are $15-$20 but quite enjoyable -- menu is wine-friendly but made for whiskey 🥃 or beer 🍺. Kids are fine but probably more of a young adult venue. Enjoy!

  • 5/5 Mike G. 9 months ago on Google
    One of the best burgers in Chicago. The Wolf Burger is an enormous, delicious mess. Definitely big enough to share. The Bad Burger is much more manageable and just as tasty. The salads are also meant to be shared, and the sides like the elotes and Mac n cheese are unique and delicious as well. Will be back soon to try the bao and fried chicken.

  • 5/5 Eric B. 8 months ago on Google
    After seeing Little Bad Wolf on some Best of Chicago lists and having it recommended by friends. LBW was put on my list of "have to" visit spots LBW did not disappoint. The Wolf (pictured below as it arrived and again after I cut it in half) is a triple patty monstrosity. Topped with bacon, a fried egg, pickles, onion aioli, a mountain of french fried onions, and multiple layers of cheese on brioche. No doubt about it, this was delicious. Probably didn't need to order the triple, but go big or go home, right? It was beyond filling, and any normal human should probably stick to the double or share the triple slider entree. Thinly cut fresh cut fries were pretty good as well. The macaroni and cheese that we ordered for our son was a little on the salty side but acceptable. Our waitress was very nice and she checked on us a handful of times, but she never introduced herself. We both thought the interior of the restaurant was unique. Dimly lit window lined dining room with a high ceiling and an arched doorway. Felt like a mix of castle, cave, and modern-day sit down.

  • 4/5 Mary Jane S. 1 year ago on Google
    Well after a flight of beer somewhere else I decided to come to Little Bad Wolf to eat. I sat at the bar and had excellent service. They have an amazing bourbon selection. I ended up ordering a Manhattan, muscles, and a side of fries. The food was good it's just seemed lacking salt and I don't add salt to anything but it needed it here. Other than that, everything was perfect! All the service staff were wonderful friendly and professional.

  • 5/5 Ryan S. 1 year ago on Google
    The best burger in Chicago, top 3 for sure without a doubt. The Mac and cheese is pretty darn good too, and let’s not forget about the cocktails they’re amazing the quality of them top notch! Great staff, and service too thank you to everyone at LBW!

  • 5/5 Peter M. 5 months ago on Google
    Always worth a visit if you can get a seat. Food and drinks superb, staff very friendly. Highly recommended.

  • 5/5 Amanda K. 5 months ago on Google
    The old fashion I had was good. No photo because I started drinking it right away. The burgers were absolutely delicious. Getting the fried onions on the burger was 100% the best choice.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid street parking
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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