Share(312) 664-1707
640 N Wells St
Chicago,
IL
60610
41.8936
-87.6343
Neighborhoods: Central, Near North Side
Reviews & Ratings for Ed Debevic's
39 reviews
What users are saying:
06/23/08
Fun for a group
by xopineapple71890xo at Citysearch
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
09/26/06
Great Food & Location
by mysticairway at Citysearch
The food is fantastic, my only gripe is there's a certain waitress there who insisted on pushing her Political Beliefs on the tables she had, especially ours. Finally we got irratated & called the manager. Otherwise it's a fun place when they stict to actually having fun there, the bantering can get a little excessive too.
- Pros: Good location/Fun
- Cons: The bantering/screaming from the servers can get aggravating very quickly
07/26/06
Fun decor
by aodhan51 at Citysearch
The food is good, but but the snotty wait staff comments get old really fast. I took my daughters there who didn't know the "schtick." They were apalled until I told them the scoop. They did enjoy the food though.
- Pros: Good burgers
- Cons: Snotty comments from wait staff grows old quickly
05/18/06
One of a kind service
by shay_bapple at Citysearch
When I brought an out of town friend to Ed's I had to warn him ahead of time about the service, he is a hot head. But once he became used to the obnoxious servers, he laughed and opened up to the idea of having straws thrown at him by the waitress. The food is average, but what makes Ed's so great is the unique service. I felt kind of bad for the tourist who was mocked over the intercom for asking where the Sears Tower was, but hey, if they can't take a joke...well, you know. I can't stand up-tight traditional service, so thank you Ed's for bringing some good old fashioned sarcasm. At least I can laugh about it while eating my burger and fries, and great milk shakes too.
- Pros: one of a kind setting, retro styling
- Cons: average food
07/09/04
Eat at Ed's
by hotpink001 at Citysearch
The 50's theme is quaint. It's a knock off of the drive-in diner without the drive-in. Lots, of old rock-n-roll music playing. The wait staff are friendly wise cracking smarty-pants. The rudeness is intentional. You have to be in the mood for a dose of tounge-lashing from the fiesty wait-staff. I've tried quite a few menu selections. By, far I would say they've mastered the burger. It's really good. The burgers are made when you order them. You chose how it's prepared rare-well. You chose the toppings also. The cheese fries are a big hit too! There a alot of feel good choices from meatloaf to mac-n-cheese. I would say they are okay at best. The milkshakes are thick and rich. They get an A+ The green river & cherry soda are nice blasts from the past. Desserts are okay. Overall it is an enjoyable experience. Pretty crowded on weekends.
- Pros: Fun, Conviently Located
- Cons: , seating on weekends, no kids menu
04/05/04
Sassy, singing-and-dancing waiters serve up burgers, shakes and fries to an oldies soundtrack.
by Contributor at Citysearch
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.
- Pros: fun, casual atmospheregreat for kidsgood, greasy food
- Cons: shtick can get old
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
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