Ed Debevic's

12/12/03

retro

by rrklsr at Citysearch

an honest 50 style with waitstaff and menu to match. A beautiful flashback

• Pros: refreshing, good food
• Cons: parking, crowded

11/18/03

Still good, but not the same

by jsterben at Citysearch

This was my third visit to an Eds, having been to this one previously as well as the defunct Milwaukee location. The food, especially items from the ice cream fountain, is always good (and was good this time, too), but the sassy service was what made Eds unique. Sassy is the key here, and is not equivalent to poorthe service itself has never been short of outstanding, but its always been accompanied with a good helping of attitude. That attitude was indeed toned-down in my most recent visit (something I didnt know until afterwards, reading this sites editorial review), and the overall experience, while good, was not as enjoyable as the others were. Without the attitude, Eds is just another good-for-groups-and-kids nostalgia-themed restaurant. BORING. Ask for the sass if you want it, like I do. Then, as Ed says, EAT AND GET OUT!

• Pros: ice cream fountain, service
• Cons: long waits

11/04/03

For those of you who think otherwise...

by kshufe01 at Citysearch

I was reading the review and one stuck out to me. It was a person complaining about the attitudes of the employees, when the "bad" attitude is one of the things that make's Ed's so popular. When I was there, the food was awesome and I had a blast with the "moody" waitress...If you can't handle it, don't go. Especially if you're a Chicago native...YOU KNOW BETTER!! I came all the way from Grand Blanc, MI just to eat there...and i wold do it again in a hearbeat.

• Pros: Fun, Food, Service
• Cons: it's not in Michigan

06/25/03

Great Time

by Asailorsgal83 at Citysearch

I found Ed's to be a great restaurant. The food was terrific, not to mention our waiter played his part really well. He made fun of us considering me and one of my friends have the same first name. One of the girls in our group it was her first time to Chicago, so he gave her hassle about being a country girl. Her hair was in pig tails...The entire experience was entertaining.

• Pros: Good food, great service, entertaining
• Cons: bad parking

04/18/03

Ed's

by MDF3530 at Citysearch

It has been years since I've been to this River North establishment, but I'll never forget it. As I recall, they have good burgers, cheese fries and hot dogs, but my favorite always was the chili. Their chili will definitely clear out your sinuses. Another thing I liked about Ed's was that they made flavored Cokes the old fashioned way, which is the best. If I remember correctly though, go there early on a weeknight. It is much less busy

• Pros: location, flavored Cokes, great chili
• Cons: a tad overpriced, noisy, crowded on weekends

12/15/02

old meets new

by pixiestixs at Citysearch

Great entertainment, god service, and great fries. Highly recomend this to everyone who wants to have a intresting experience in Chicago.

• Pros: good service, inexpensive
• Cons: bad parking

10/22/02

Disappointment

by ralice74 at Citysearch

I've been to Ed's a few times and was looking forward to the yummy diner-style food. What a disappointment. My cheese fries looked like they had been sitting out for hours, unappetizing. I think the only thing we enjoyed were the milkshakes.

• Cons: Overpriced

08/13/02

Great 50s Style Diner

by tennocrama at Citysearch

This is a great place to take kids. Themed like the 50s complete with dancing waiters and waitresses. Unfortunately, there is usually a wait - but it isn't that bad. No reservations though. The staff is acts rude and inconsiderate but the service is good. It's all part of the ambience!

• Pros: Good Music, Food,
• Cons: No Reservations, Some Long Waits

07/26/02

Oh, Yumyumyum!!!

by KindredOne at Citysearch

I was surprised at how good the food really is here. I mean, even the hamburgers and french fries are great. Hot dogs, the mashed potatoes are terrific, and so is the brownie ala mode. But,

the very best of all, is their butterscotch shake.

WOW. Gives you a hot flash. Their shakes are all fresh and hand-made...and, I hear they're all good, but I'll stick with my butterscotch. Yum. : 9

• Pros: great shakes!, upbeat atmosphere, fun with friends
• Cons: can be loud, wait time, the mood is attitude