Restaurant

Little Bad Wolf

Name: Little Bad Wolf
Address: 1541 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL, 60660, US
Telephone: (773) 942-6399
Price range: moderate

Mexican•Andersonville•moderate

Little Bad Wolf is one of the best mexican restaurants in Chicago for brunch, especially if you want a strong option in Andersonville.

Andersonville's Clark Street corridor has developed into one of Chicago's most reliably interesting dining stretches, and Little Bad Wolf — open since 2014 — has a lot to do with that reputation.

Editorial review•Dec 9, 2025

Andersonville's Clark Street corridor has developed into one of Chicago's most reliably interesting dining stretches, and Little Bad Wolf — open since 2014 — has a lot to do with that reputation. The room is compact and illustrated with wolf-from-Little-Red-Riding-Hood imagery, the soundtrack reportedly lands somewhere usefully chill, and the kitchen's entire premise is American bar food approached with genuine intentionality. No reservations, which signals exactly the kind of crowd-driven, walk-in culture the place has cultivated over a decade of consistent business. The Wolf Burger is the anchor and the dish most discussed in outside coverage — Time Out has cited it among Chicago's best, and the build makes the case on paper: three beef patties, bacon, American cheese, onion straws, house pickles, red onion, mayo, and a fried egg. That's a lot of components, and the burger's reputation rests on the idea that the kitchen keeps them in proportion rather than letting the stack collapse into chaos. The Mac and Cheese has its own following, known for a creamy, heavy preparation finished with honey-cured bacon, scallions, and toasted breadcrumbs — the kind of dish that diners consistently point to as a reason to return. The Steak Frites and Half Fried Chicken round out a menu that rewards people who want comfort food with some thought behind it, at a price point — squarely mid-range — that keeps ordering freely realistic. Over 100 beers and a proper cocktail list make Little Bad Wolf a natural landing spot for groups, and the no-reservations policy means weekend waits are a genuine possibility. Go early, plan for the line, and when you sit down, the Wolf Burger and Mac and Cheese are where most people start — and for good reason.

Priya Sharma, Dining Editor

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Andersonville dinner brunch cozy hidden gem

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Rating (Google) 9.2

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brunch and dinner

Price and pace

moderate

Neighborhood

Andersonville · 1541 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL 60660, USA

Price

moderate

Google rating

9.2 from 3,843 reviews

Phone

(773) 942-6399

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What to order

Signature dishes at Little Bad Wolf

Mussels

Green curry coconut broth, Asian pear, Allagash white. Served with crostini

Crab Cakes

Remoulade, pickled cucumber fennel salad, caperberry blossoms

Charcuterie Board

Chef's choice of meat and cheese accompanied with Marcona almonds, Cerignola olives, and seasonal fruit

Steak Frites

Grilled 10oz Prime skirt steak served with house cut frites

Ocean Trout

Spinach, Bacon Hash, Sriracha Beurre Blanc, Red Pepper

Why go

What makes Little Bad Wolf worth the move

Little Bad Wolf is a clean first click in Andersonville in Chicago when you want a mexican option you can trust. Mussels and Crab Cakes also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 3,843 Google reviews.

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Public rating

9.2 from 3,843 Google reviews

Best used for

brunch and dinner

Style

Mexican in Andersonville

Spend

moderate

Best for

Andersonville dinner brunch cozy hidden gem

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Google rating: 9.2 from 3,843 reviews

Price point: moderate

Popular dishes: Mussels, Crab Cakes, Charcuterie Board

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9.2 from 3,843 reviews

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Editorial review by Priya Sharma

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Address: 1541 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL 60660, USA
Phone: (773) 942-6399
Price: moderate
TastyPals score: Coming soon
Google rating: 9.2 (3,843 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Neighborhood: Andersonville

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What cuisine does Little Bad Wolf serve?

Little Bad Wolf is a Mexican restaurant located in Andersonville, Chicago. Andersonville's Clark Street corridor has developed into one of Chicago's most reliably interesting dining stretches, and Little Bad Wolf — open since 2014 — has a lot to do with that reputation.

What is Little Bad Wolf best for?

Little Bad Wolf is best for andersonville, dinner, brunch, cozy, hidden gem. Little Bad Wolf is a clean first click in Andersonville in Chicago when you want a mexican option you can trust. Mussels and Crab Cakes also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 3,843 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Little Bad Wolf?

Little Bad Wolf is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 9.2 from 3,843 reviews

What should I order at Little Bad Wolf?

Start with Mussels, Crab Cakes, Charcuterie Board and Steak Frites. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Little Bad Wolf worth visiting?

Little Bad Wolf holds a 9.2 Google rating from 3,843 reviews. Little Bad Wolf is a clean first click in Andersonville in Chicago when you want a mexican option you can trust. Mussels and Crab Cakes also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 3,843 Google reviews.

Where is Little Bad Wolf located?

Little Bad Wolf is located at 1541 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL 60660, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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