We thought we were walking into a diner for quick breakfast. Our server Cherry bomb greeted us- we quickly realized the show was about to begin. She sat us down and threw our free shit on the table (napkins, silverware and hats) It was breakfast, but we wanted a Chicago dog. Cherry bomb "rudely" granted our wish. What a fun unexpected stop !!! Cherry bomb was absolutely the best!!! read more

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Never going back! This is place is not everyone, and they are really proud about it. They are openly rude. It's not a place to take a kid. My son was scared because our waiter was rude and yelling. I get what this restaurant is trying to do, but it's not coming across the right way with the waiters they have. It's an easy way to hire bad waiters and get away with it. The food isn't good. Period. Expensive! The dancing/signing talent is really bad. They are trying to mimic Ellen's Stardust Diner in NYC but the level of talent is incomparable. These guys lack talent, they are not trying to get hired for Broadway. read more

Ed Debevic's - They are proud of being rude. But you can't even ask a question about the menu without getting yelled at. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I always say dining out is about the experience as much as the food. With considered, this is one of my all time favorites. The food and the experience are awesome! I had the bbq bacon cheeseburger. The bun, bacon, sauce, and burger were excellent. The sauce was kind of a Carolina fold mustard style and it makes a mess! The fries were good, but the burger was so big I couldn't eat many fries. With that messy burger it's a good thing my waiter threw a few napkins at me. And eventually even slammed down a container of silverware while walking by. The staff is truly snarky...and it's awesome. We heard our waiter tell the table next to us she ate weird. Another waiter told some kids waiting to be seated with their parents to "follow me you little brats." I was rolling laughing and just watching everything around me for the next hilarious encounter. Just don't stay too long. One couple tried to enjoy the show too long after their meal and a waiter borrowed the mic from the dj. "Attention guests, eat and get out has been our motto since 1984. If you're done eating and you've paid your check get out of here. There's people up front waiting for the same crappy experience you had." The staff would stop to sing along to Grease. All of their outfits were amazingly detailed. No attention to detail is missed. We were sitting right by the DJ and he was rocking out. It's loud and bright in here. It's fun. The foods great. Don't bring Karen. read more

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Good food even better service Like the 50s vibe The severs are great dancers Garbage can was the best read more

Visited Chicago for the weekend and came to Ed Debevic's for breakfast. I understand the concept of the restaurant, but our server was downright annoying, no other way to explain it. Every visit to the table was 2-3 minutes of nonsensical rambling, not "rude" or even funny. Our server spent more than half of our time eating, at our table, making for a quite miserable experience if I'm honest. I could hardly have a conversation with my partner. He might as well have grabbed a seat. Now for the food. It is just plain horrible. I got a breakfast platter, the bacon was chewy and almost inedible, the biscuits and gravy were hard as a rock, my hash browns were hardly cooked and sopping wet. And of course to top it off there was a hair in my food. I would've mentioned it while there, but I was on a time crunch and did not feel like dealing with 5 minutes of theatrics to communicate the issue to my server. Shockingly terrible food and our insanely annoying waiter are why I won't visit again. Giving 2 stars for the ambiance. Quite disappointed in my first and last visit to Ed Debevics. read more

Ed Debevic's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

REVIEW FROM PAGE THE KID: Ok *sigh* this place was umm cool I guess actually all of the servers were mean when we ordered and it was my turn she went "ok nose picker what do you want" the when she asked me what I want to drink I said water and she called me "cheap" on the inside I laughed but the food was good but if you want your waiter to yell at you go there read more

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My childhood favorite!! Great Cobb salad and entertainment is priceless - took the kids and they loved it!

My kids and I couldn't stop laughing! Well worth the wait to get in and be snarked at by the silly staff and watch the awesome table dancers and then love every bite of the delicious food! Take some unsuspecting friend or family member there who doesn't know what they're getting into and sit back and laugh! Just do it!!! read more

The food wasn't bad at all. It's typical 50s diner. However, the catch is the waiters are told to be rude. Our waitress Jane calamity was quite good at it. The ambience is super loud and there's lots of kids here. This is a good place to come for a joke on a friend or to take kids. If you like abuse and are in anyway a masochist, this is the place for you. Overall, it was fun. read more

Really fun place. Solid food, great service. Fun diner vibe where you get dinner and a show. Our server, Postkey, was so fun and nice. He definitely went with the vibe of our (very introverted) family and made the kids feel welcome. They were a bit anxious about what to expect from the experience but had a great time. read more

There's a line between playful banter and outright cruelty, and tonight they crossed it. I brought my daughter and her friends (1 age 8 and 3 girls age 11). The 8 year old girl was the youngest at a table full of girls. When our server spotted that she has a unique pair of big ears, she called her "Dumbo." She immediately burst into tears after the waitress left, mortified in front of a table full of older girls and other diners. We were stunned and tried to comfort her, but the damage was done: our special night turned into a humiliating experience that left her asking if there was something wrong with her. We used it as a learning experience and tried to help her enjoy the rest of the dinner, but the damage was done. Watching a child humiliated in a place that's supposed to be fun was incredibly upsetting--not just for her, but for everyone at our table. We came in expecting a fun, cheeky dinner with a bit of humor, not a traumatic moment that left a little girl in tears and questioning her appearance. There's a big difference between playful teasing and personal insults, especially toward children. This was not entertaining, this was hurtful, and quite frankly, unacceptable. I truly hope Ed Debevic's takes this feedback seriously and makes sure its staff is trained on how to read the room--and especially how to avoid targeting kids with mean-spirited comments masked as jokes. read more

Great atmosphere. Sugarfoot had a great sense of humor and was prompt. The burgers were flavorful and filling. Great diner spot.

My kids have been begging to come here so when my 10 year old son was looking for a fun bday experience for his good friend we thought we'd check it out. I have some fond memories from the old Ed Debevic's so was looking forward to checking out the new and improved location. We were greeted rudely by the waitresses because that's how they do things around here. My son's friend was given a hat that said "i smell like farts," which the 10 year olds of course thought was hilarious. We ordered burgers and fries...and shakes for the kids. While it was by no means a good burger, it was certainly better than I remember the food was at their old location. And the boys thought it was all amazing. It's definitely an entertaining dinner from the jokes to the dancing. At the end they brought out a bday dessert with a candle for the bday boy and the waitress blew it out (basically spit on it) so we went out for donuts for dessert after. I think it was a one time experience for me, but definitely made some memories...and it was a perfect dining experience for two 10-year-old boys! read more

This is a great place to bring out of town guests for a fun night of diner food and entertainment! It's more fun to play along with the servers. Don't take their jokes seriously and you'll have a great time. We enjoyed their rendition of YMCA! Surprisingly, the food was pretty good here. We got a variety of burgers, fries etc At one point, the music was a little bit too loud. Everything else was great! Try to sit on the main floor so you can see the entertainment part easily. There were folks in the upstairs room that were peeking around the corner to watch the dancing. read more

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Had a great time on a Monday night! And i have a feeling I would have the BEST time during their bottomless weekend brunch. Even with a small crowd (maybe 4-5 tables), they still will get on the mic and also perform! We got to see a fun dance number and witness some good roasts. Let's be real, you don't come here for the food. Expect to order and eat diner food that is tasty and okay, but nothing outstanding. The fries are surprisingly crispier than they look! read more

Ed Debevic's - BBQ bacon cheeseburger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Gingee, our waitress, was a HOOT!! So sassy, and so much fun!!! Thanks, Gingee for a great Sunday morning!!! Food was awesome, service was sassy with a side of attitude and humor! DEFINITELY 5 *****!!!" read more

wait staff wrote racist comment on hat, not sassy, not funny rude, but flat out racist.

Booked a reservation with my husband to celebrate me landing a new job. I had been telling him about Ed Debevic's for a long time. I remember coming here with friends and wanted to share the experience with him. We arrived early and we're sat right away. But that's when everything kinda fell apart. First we were seated far away from the entertainment but right next to the bathroom, where every 2 mins a waft of unpleasant smells passed by the table from the people going in an out. The waitress didn't actually do that much to interact with us other than throwing the napkins on the table and calling out that I wanted a big wiener. Anyways $54 later... we had a hot dog, a hamburger and disappointment. We left. Not really feeling like we celebrated anything. read more

This place is sarcastic fun to the max! If you don't want to be called a dweeb, pipsqueak, old man, or told to scram then don't go here. Our 7 and 8 year old thought the snarky comments were extremely fun. It's a 50s diner with the waiters and waitresses each dressed as a character. We had "Ziggy" and he did not disappoint. While we were there Ziggy and the other servers got on stage and danced to Rose Royce's "Car Wash." classic cheeseburger with fries runs $16. I upgraded to cheese curds for an additional $3. They also had a good selection of kids meal options. All in all it was a fun experience and the food was good too. read more

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The food was great. I had a classic cheeseburger and fries. But I haven't been to Ed since I lived in Chicago 40 years ago and I was taking my son to see the sites. I took him here and I was pretty disappointed. First of all the location has changed From their own building to a cramped spot that blends in with all the other stores on that street. I was disappointed to see that the 50s vibe was definitely not like it was 40 years ago. Like my son said, maybe because that was too long ago now! Music was way way too loud preventing us from talking comfortably. Music that was playing was not from the 50s and one server even was dressed as a 60s hippie. Um, wrong era. The original Ed's even had a retro black and white TV going at all times. This place was so chaotic. We just wanted to get out. Oh well. I guess some things don't stay the same. read more

Ed Debevic's has the greatest horrible service, big attitudes eye rolls and being told you smell like farts, this was my first time here on my anniversary and I couldn't ask for a better time good priced food, and the entertainment is top notch. My waiter was dress like rat and was a horrible delight being annoyed to take our orders no eye contact half the time. Couldn't have asked for a better service For the people who don't know Ed Debevics treats you bad as a joke read more

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We knew the drill when we came in here about the sass- but dang they really went after my 10 year old son - repeatedly calling him names when they passed by the table, making fun of his hat, calling him 'toothless' multiple times ( one of his teeth recently knocked out due to a bad bike accident) and on and on, he just looked down and went quiet, I asked for the check & a to go box the minute we got our food, ( which was awhile since it took over 30 minutes to get our food, and that was after it took over 15 minutes to even get water & take our order - and the place wasn't even half full. ) Couldn't get our waiter's attention to get the ketchup btw- I had to get up and go get another waiter. I admit we stayed for the rendition of YMCA - it boosted my kiddos mood to see the routine, but left right after. Everything else in Chicago ended up great, but it was a bad start, and definitely would not return. Maybe don't have grown adults bully 10year olds quite so hard? read more

First time in after living nearby for almost 20 years. Brought my 10 year old daughter and we had a great experience. Hilariously mean staff and the best was when my daughter came back from the bathroom and they shouted "EWWWW SHE DIDN'T WASH HER HANDS!" Pure embarrassment and laughter. Would definitely recommend. Great job Schmullen! read more

Food was good. Chili was good. Burger was good and fries were good. Diner vibes. The waiters were rude on purpose and if you like it's there. read more

The snarkiness is on point here hahaha. No "please" and "thank yous," more like "why so cheap" and "get out already"! The attitude, the outfits, the gimmicks and dancing were all complimentary because the main star is the FOOD. Oh my god, hearty portions, tasty and savory dishes... We split the Atomic Fries full of cheesy goodness and sprinkled with chopped tomatoes and green onions for the appetizer. Then we each had a fantastic smash burger, mine was the Roadside with heirloom tomatoes, lettuce, onions and thousand island dressing. Burgers also come with these perfectly crispy on the outside, soft on the inside fries. Highly recommend for the retro theme and beg you to stay for the food! read more

Ed Debevic's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This is a fun place with a lively wait staff! All groups are included in antics ! They dance and tell jokes! Sing cute birthday songs ! Just go and enjoy ! Food was fine ! I would get a hamburger next time as the bacon on the club wasn't the best. The turkey was fine! I would have liked the fries to have been crunchier . They have other choices for the dudes such as a salad or fruit. I didn't like the Coles slaw but you might? Keep rolling It is definitely a Chicago place my home town ! read more

Ed Debevic's - Club sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We loved it. Our server was great and the food was yummy. We also had unlimited mimosas which was a great start for our trip to Chicago. They danced and sang as well which was entertaining. read more

Ed Debevic's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I was in town for the weekend and decided to give this place a try! I honestly didn't know anything about it besides the menu looked affordable. This place is a quirky diner who puts on a show and the waiters are dressed from the 60's. This is fun for all ages and the waiters are sarcastically hilarious. The kids was having fun "turning off their manners" for the day it was fun to see. Food: 7/10 I ordered the "Hippie Skillet" it was okay nothing fancy but still enjoyable. My other guests all ordered chicken sandwiches and they said it was decent. We also opted for the bottomless Mimosas for $20 . The server does have to pour it for you and it is premixed and they do space out the pours... Which I didn't mind. Service: 9/10 Our server "Sugar-foot" was amazing. He was funny . He picked up all our jokes... he was attentive... a sweetheart!! Honestly we would literally just come back and ask for him every time. We wanted to put him in our pocket! Ambiance: 10/10 It's hard to find a place that has the vibes , service , and reasonable priced food for the area!! I will be back Sugar-foot!!! read more

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Blast from the past right downtown! We visited during their second week and it was everything we expected. It's a 50s style diner famous for their snappy staff. Our waiter gave us just the right amount of snark without ever making the service uncomfortable. He was funny and checked in on our table regularly. The food was good! We ordered a melt and the moon burger (blue cheese) with fries. We were so hungry that I forgot to take a picture of the food, but it was all great. Exactly what you would expect from a diner. We also ordered a malt which was probably the best! My only complaint is that the cheese fries were very salty. They also had dancing entertaining in the middle of the room! read more

Ed Debevic's - Dinner and a show! YMCA - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This place was so cute the wait staff was very rude but in a funny way if you are thick skinned this place is not for you. The show was very entertaining the food very good the fries were very hot crispy my daughter's burger was huge my chicken sandwich crispy and moist all at the same time.if you get the chance to go you should go so much fun. read more

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B. Rat is the SH*T! She's hilarious and made our first visit awesome. I had the burger with a GF bun and it was good. I'd order it again. read more

Thank you Gingee for giving my husband and myself such a fun experience! This was definitely a must do for us. As a teen I had the opportunity to visit Ed Debevic's but in Beverly Hills,Ca. Happy to have been able to go down memory lane with my husband and see what all the rave was all these years! Thank you Ed Debevic's and staff! Everyone was just wonderful read more

Ed Debevic's - Selfie with Gingee! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Missy Kitty "mama Kat" (our waitress) was awesome. Wonderfully sassy and hilarious. Alex (wait staff padawan) was also great. We didn't come for the food, but I've got to say, it was pretty good! read more

Ed Debevic's is the home of the worlds smallest sundaes! Great experience and good food!

Had a great time! Food is great!! Love the dancing on the counter. Service of course is living up their advertisement. Great fun family place. The bread pudding and malt milkshake was so good. read more

They have the same speakers in the bathroom that blare across the restaurant. I had to use the bathroom on our way out and my girlfriend waited near the host station. "To the guy who's hiding in the bathroom from his girlfriend, please leave." When I came out, one of them said "congratulations, champ," and then told me to get out again, this time for my choice of wardrobe. read more

Had a fun time! Come visit Jane! Good food, great milkshake! Fries nice and crispy! Didn't know they even serve alcohol. read more

What a fantastic, fun atmosphere! The staff is crazy fun and sarcastic. Johnny Benchwarmer was our server and he was hilarious! The food wasn't bad either! At any rate, a really fun place to go, you won't be disappointed! read more

Ed Debevic's - Booths, a great wall! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Always a fun time for the kids. Smoke stack is great. He's a lot of fun. The shows are great too.

I ordered Route 66 burger. It was a 2 patty meat. It was good. My husband ordered Reuben over rye. He liked it. Mayday was funny. read more