What a gem!!!! This place is new to the neighborhood (I work down the street) and is a revitalization of the old Ed debevic's that used to be in river north off Ontario street. As soon as you approach the building you can see it glowing with bright colors and dancing lights! It's the most fun thing to happen to downtown dining in forever. I took my aunt and grandmother for a nostalgic burger and fries this evening and have to say it was better than I remember as a kid. You can tell they've upped their game and gone full gourmet with the menu. (Minus the crinkle fries... yum!) also love the homemade pickles. (Double yum) Our server was "Dread" (no idea what his real name was) but he was hilariously miserable and played the part perfectly. Can't wait to go back! read more

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

This place was so much fun! A little on the pricey side but the quality of the food and the entertainment that the staff provided is well worth it! My youngest stepson couldn't stop smiling and laughing the whole meal. Priceless! Our server, Axel, was absolutely hilarious and so good with the boys. As for the food, I absolutely loved my 6 year way chili. My husband and stepsons all enjoyed their food. For dessert, my husband got a chocolate malt, my stepsons shared a piece of chocolate cake and I had a cherry float. They all really enjoyed theirs. My Cherry float (pictured) was extremely messy and hard to eat. I did not care for the cherry syrup by itself but it was delicious with the vanilla ice cream! The boys can't wait to go back to Ed's and neither can I! read more

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The return of Ed Debvic's! The restaurant is very clean! I was surprised the host or waitress didn't inform us of the 'rude' theme of the restaurant. While I was aware and willing to play along, I know many people will wonder in from the street completely unaware. Our waitress was funny and entertaining. While we were there the staff got on the counter and started dancing to YMCA. The food tasted good. Nothing special. I will say I think it's a little over priced. I can get chicken tender and fries at most restaurants for less than $10. Ed's is about $16. Overall a very nice place to stop in to grab a quick bite, especially for the out of town folk. read more

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Miss Kitty is skinny & pretty! Had a great time!! Great find for our weekend trip in Chicago.

Fun place to get some good food. We left stuffed! Miss Kitty and Schmullen were great!

Waiting time for a table on point. Our glorious waitress Velveetaaaaaa. Velveeta. She was so much fun. She got them dance moves for sure! Thanks for the pitcher of Pepsi for the refill too! Appreciate it! The food was good! Cheeseburgers huge ! The place was clean as it was going to be. DJ was fun! Shoutout to what made it the best part though, our waitress Velveeta. Coming all the way from Fort Wayne, Indiana! We shall be back! Thank you for everything!! -- adding to this. Our debit cards were really switched when she made the joke I better not switch these cards. We noticed when we went to pay for something it was declining all to see a different name on the debit card. We were stuck at Shedd aquarium with no card and then it ruined my mom's time so that was a waste of money for us because she had to leave and go outside to cancel her debit right away. After that, it just ruined the time. So we got back on the highway to go home. We aren't from here and luckily had another debit card for gas and toll roads. My mom is unfortunately highly upset over this matter. read more

So fun! B.rat took great care of us. Burgers were hot and delish. Haven't been here in 30 years and I'm so glad we stopped in for lunch.

Server was all sort of fun and the 50's themed environment is a great homage to the time frame.

Molly was awesome. Great time service was excellent. Food was good and fast, great to see this staple back in Chicago.

Ed Debevic's is exactly as advertised. The food is good solid diner food. I have the Chicago style hot dog and it was very good. The fries were crinkle and cooked right. The waitress was helpful but I would have allowed her to be ruder (considering where I was). I even wore the hat! read more

We loved Barb! She was excellent!! She was rude/funny and it was a great first stop here in Chicago!! read more

Ed Debevic's - Alicia, Barb and Emilee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I liked that it brought back the old Ed Debevics feeling. Our waitress was really good/funny not as much with our table but a couple behind us. They danced once while we were there. We got there right when they opened for lunch on a Saturday. I would hope the rudeness and such would be stepped up a notch maybe with a larger group at dinner time? I lived that I could have a Bloody Mary with my lunch! read more

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Atmosphere was great! Enjoyed interacting with the staff. Topanga was awesome!! Food was average, but definitely a great experience and worth going. read more

The food was great and servings were very big!! We had lazy Susan and she was phenomenal!! Just the right amount of sass and service was the worst, IN THE BEST WAY!!!! We used to go to the old one before the building was torn down sometime around covid, not it's back and we love it even more! Loved it so much and definitely recommend for a birthday lunch or dinner! read more

It's lost a lot it's charm from 20+ years ago, and the current location makes it way harder to enjoy what makes this place so unique; unless you are lucky enough to be seated in the right place. We weren't, and so we couldn't see the dancing, couldn't see how the other servers were acting, and didn't get to enjoy the vibe of the place. The food was on par for what you'd expect from a slightly-better-than-fast-food place. All in all, I'm sad to say I probably won't take the chance to bring out-of-towners here again. read more

Schmullen was fantastic!! We had the best time!! Food and fun!! The best!! My 7 year old and 4 year old think it's the best restaurant ever!! read more

What a fun spot. 5 stars for the service alone! This is a spot where you go to eat and be insulted.......Our server was Axel, and he was amazing! He threw our menus on the table, slammed down our silverware and drinks, gave us dirty looks and eye rolls when we were ordering. Ed's is so much fun. I loved the old style diner decor. The colors in the restaurant were beautiful. Primarily blue and white. It's just a really clean, crisp look. Big place within Chicago's Magnificent Mile. The food was very good, with the exception of my fries. They were just OK. We started off with a couple of beers and cheese curds. I'm no cheese curd connoisseur, but I thought these were really good. My patty melt was outstanding. Delicious marbled sour dough bread, toasted. The patty was perfect with cheese and caramelized onions. I hadn't had a patty melt in a long time and really enjoyed it. My wife had a Chicago dog, and she really enjoyed her meal, too. All the servers did a little song and dance halfway through dinner. Everyone who works here does a great job. Great experience here! Will definitely try and make it back. read more

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As you can imagine the staff here were rude... but very attentive. This place obviously give you a piece of entertainment to go along with your meal. Service was quick and food came out at a reasonable rate. Over the food was good "diner" quality. The place was hustling with people and the staff was entertaining. read more

We had a blast at Ed's. The new location is a little more centrally located and an easy walk just north of the river near Michigan. Our server was hilariously salty and rude but delivered great service at the same time. The food is pretty good but nothing to write home about. The only thing I don't like about this location is if you're seated by the door, you can't see the singing and dancing. Unfortunately we were, but our server made up for it. Always fun to stop in when we are in Chicago. We will be back! read more

We had THE BEST time at Ed's! Our server Rosewell gave us such a good time! The boys (twins) lovvvvvvvvved her and she was so funny and entertaining and made our WHOLE DAY ! She took hilarious pictures with us and brought birthday sundays at the end! She danced right by our table to the ymca song and we loved her! She really puts the energy and effort in for her guests and it shows! We were so happy that we got her as our server! Don't change a thing! For being their first time in the city to celebrate their birthday thank you for making it THE BEST TIME EVER! read more

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I grew up on the OG Ed Debevics experience back in the 1980's and could not have been more thrilled when I learned of the reincarnation a few blocks East last year. We've taken our 7 year old daughter her a few times over the past year and she can't get enough of the "rude" staff and the food. read more

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The food was very fresh- real turkey well-cooked - for the club; signature slider with Ed's own meatloaf and bbq. Yummy. Velveeta's service was fun and sweet. Even tho the vibe is for rude servers . Dancing leaves a bit to be desired. read more

Miss Kitty was fantastic and the food was great! We had a lot of fun and enjoyed the performance of YMCA.

Don't let him fool you. Sugarfoot's foot is not sugary. Thanks for the fun time. Food was good and staff was entertaining.

A great time was had by all! Thanks Sugarfoot. Way to shake it up on the dance floor. He even taught my kids how to read.

It's was alright, food was good people were fun. But aaaa you know not sure if I would go again

The service was so rude here!!!! And I loved it Had a delicious malt milkshake w my bro. The ambience was neon greatness. read more

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JC was a fantastic server. On base with his sass and easy on his sassiness in front of the little kid. We enjoyed the food and the overall sarcastic ambiance. Would definitely return! read more

Schmullen was our waiter and he was AMAZING! The exact service that we expected. We laughed the entire time. I ordered the grilled chicken sandwich and it was delicious!!! Will definitely be back. read more

We loved Mayday! Great food and just about the best place to bring a kid. Fun for a group!

Johnny Benchwarmer was a great service. He was rude (staff is supposed to insult people), funny and nice. Food was delicious and served fast. We had 2 eggs breakfast with a pancake and mushroom burger. Both were delicious and filling. The servers performing to "car wash" was a great was to end our visit. Will definitely come back. read more

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This was so much fun! Can't wait to bring my daughter back. I loved my waiter too... I should have gotten his name. read more

The atmosphere of this '50s style diner is impeccable. The staff contribute greatly to this with their scheduled dances on the countertops and sassy attitudes. The food was all top notch with breakfast served all day. Definitely a must visit in Chicago. read more

My wife noticed the place from a car while driving on Ohio street. People in strange white hats drew or attention. And we decided to have a lunch there - "Eat at Ed's", I said. So a few hours later we got there and that was a crazy experience. Rock'n' roll, baby!The characters there are great, each and everyone- host, waiters and animators. They are dancing on a platform above the seats. The DJ is phenomenal. Be ready that everyone is rude to you, this is their concept. The place is recently renovated, about a year ago. Great interior of a bright diner from 60th. The food is regular, but the portions are huge. read more

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I get that the entire theme of the restaurant is that the servers are supposed to be rude, however it got to the point where it was disruptive toward the meal and just offered bad service. When asked MULTIPLE times to get utensils or napkins, the server would just look at us say no and walk away. Additionally, our food was considerably behind the rest of our group because our server just didn't take our order which caused the whole group to have to stay longer for us. Overall the attitude of the servers was not helpful and not good service. read more

It was the worst, which in Oscar the Grouch parlance means it is the best. Must do in the Michigan Ave neighborhood of the great Windy City. Desserts are the best and service is the best. read more

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

Great place! Always love Ed's. ISS the old location but nothing has really changed. Sit down, relax, and let time go by while you enjoy your food! read more

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

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This may sound weird but it was an awesome and fun experience to be made fun of by the staff. The food was actually amazing to be honest and I loved when they got on tables and just started dancing and the disco ball turned on. In the other hand they gave me a hat but also stuck a straw up my nose. read more

If I could rate this a ZERO I would. My Brother & Sister-in-Law came into town and we wanted to try someplace we havent been before so we decided to try this place. What a HUGE mistake! We knew what kind of atmosphere it was there and were fully ready to take it and give it right back - have some fun with it. What we werent ready for was the complete lack of humanity towards someone with medical conditions that cause them to ask questions about how things are prepared. My SIL is a TWO-TIME MULTIPLE ORGAN TRANSPLANT SURVIVOR and is having medical issues after her last transplant so she needed to know what seasonings were on the burger. Your waiter - BUZZY- gave a rolled eye response (which was fine - expected), walked away to get our drinks and came back to being told this was for medical reasons but then proceeded to make her feel like absolute shit for needing to know these things and told her that if she couldnt handle the way things were made there that we should just fucking leave. Which is exactly what we did with her in tears. Roll your eyes, be a sarcastic asshole, treat people like crap.... but if someone has a LEGIT reason to need certain answers - maybe try to be human too. read more

Did not plan to stop here but starving and craving a bite to eat. You would come here for the rudeness of the staff over the food so be prepared to be talked down to. DJ was playing music and staff would break into dancing. Entertaining for sure! read more

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

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