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Ed Debevic's

640 N Wells St
Chicago, IL 60610
Phone: (312) 664-1707
Ed Debevic's
Directions:
El: Brown Line to Chicago; bus: 37 to Grand St; 65, 66 to Wells St
Specialties:
Family-Friendly Dining
Hours:
Sun-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm

Editorial Review for Ed Debevic's – by Citysearch Staff

The Scene
Come on in and take a seat at Ed's down-home diner, where bobby-soxers, nerds, greasers and cheerleaders sing, dance and take your order. Retro relics and witty signs ("No Shirt, No Shoes, No Pants, No Service") cover the walls. Bouncy tunes from the '50s, '60s and '70s blast from the DJ booth overlooking the restaurant.

The Food
There's no kids' menu here, but kid-friendly diner feasts like grilled cheese, macaroni and chicken tenders abound, along with comfort food classics like pot pies and meatloaf for older appetites. Bread pudding, pies and ice cream all make a great finish, but the World's Smallest Ice Cream Sundae is the most fun, featuring a tiny bit of ice cream, fudge and whipped cream served in a souvenir glass for just about a buck.

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Insider Tips

Know Before You Go

It's first-come, first-served--no reservations--and school groups often fill the place. To avoid long waits, go on a weekday afternoon or evening.

The Extras

Famed for their fake crankiness, waitstaff have been asked to tone it down a bit. Like the sign says, "The customer is usually right."

User Reviews for Ed Debevic's

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4 Star Rating: Recommended

06/23/2008 Posted by xopineapple71890xo

I went with a group of friends here and we had a blast! Be prepared because the music is loud and the decor is ultra-retro. The waiters are hilarious and purposely rude, so don't be afraid to have fun with them! Breaking out in song and dance is common here for all workers! The whimsical atmosphere didn't affect the food, which was very good. I recommend the burgers and malts. A great place for parties or kids

Pros: fun atmosphere, good food

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/20/2008 Posted by missmaggie54

ok in order to go to a place like this you must have a sence of humor and be happy, cuz if not then you will hate it. lame ppl should not go here cuz this is a place to have fun and laugh. its obnoxious and fun to yell at your waiter cuz he is yellin at you. thats the main point. the food is pretty good....the dessert is very very good. i got a salad cuz i wasnt too hungry and it was good, it was funny to hear my waiter complain about everyone and then he turned to me and was all like thanks for being all easy with ur order and i was just like UMMM can i have more ranch? and he rolled his eyes and he was like NVM i take that back lol.....our waiter made us laugh the whole time....and that random dancing is SOOOOO funny...wow this place is cool its entertaining and the food isnt bad, and its not expensive at all....at least i dont think so, if ur paying about 10-15 dollars for one person at a sit down reasturant with entertainment i think its a steal. and its in downtown... come on now and have some fun with your life and enjoy this place....it is a must....especially for kids, teens, young adults....older ppl just dont get it i guess.........

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Editor's Review

Sassy, singing-and-dancing waiters serve up burgers, shakes and fries to an oldies soundtrack.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

Know Before You Go

It's first-come, first-served--no reservations--and school groups often fill the place. To avoid long waits, go on a weekday afternoon or evening.

More Insider Tips

Restaurant Information

Smoking

  • No

Parking

  • Pay lot
  • Valet

Hours

  • Sun-Thu 11am-10pm
  • Fri-Sat 11am-11pm

Payment Types

  • Discover
  • Visa
  • American Express
  • MasterCard
  • Diners Club

Cuisines

  • American (Traditional)

Amenities

  • Kid Friendly

Specialty ratings for Ed Debevic's

Specialty Rating  
Family-Friendly Dining 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Vote

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