My son requested to return here for his 6th birthday. Last year was his first time at Ed Debevics, our waiter was Skip! Skip made a lasting impression, and he couldn't wait to come back and call him Skippy again! This place is a blast, and we highly recommend you have Skip sing, what has now become my favorite birthday song!!! Thank you Skip! read more

I really love this place. Food is great. Employees really get into character. I love the performances they put on. Great diner experience. Feels very welcoming. read more

Johnnybenchwarmer sucks in an awesome way. Food is good but you come here for the ambiance.

Lots of fun!! Don't come if you're easily offended or you can't appreciate sarcasm. Food was good...typical diner food. Be sure to get the world's smallest sundae. :) And if you're lucky, you'll get Schmullen as your waiter!! He's great!! He loves his job and plays the character well...or he may be just that sarcastic!!! read more

Eugene from the South Side was hilarious. Thanks for a good time! Burgers were delish!

Eugene was amazing! He was so funny. This a great place if you want to have a good time.

Very overrated. The atmosphere is truly fun and nostalgic. The "rude" behavior was minimum at best. The rudeness more was the wait for actual service. My burger was good and the fries as well but that's about it!! My daughters chicken was so bad even her older brother who'll eat anything wouldn't eat it. So a $17 plate of food was bad and untouched. My soup came after my sandwich and it had a pretty funky flavor. Our guest ordered a salad and never got silverware. After asking and flagging down several servers to get her a fork with no luck, I finally had to walk up to kitchen door to be given a fork. Mind you 5 mImutes after food was dropped. It was truly a disappointing experience. I wouldn't recommend! read more

Had a great time haven't been here in 30 years and my wife and son have never been to the Chicago location Johnny Benchwarmer made the experience fun read more

A lot of fun! Our server was great! He was funny and I appreciated his patience with the two 9 yr olds that kept wanting to try and be funny and joke with him. I'm so glad that My daughter and her friend loved the atmosphere and the food! I remember when I was in high school and we would drive up from the suburbs to come here and eat. I love their chili!! I still get a chili burger, fries and cherry coke! I love their cherry cokes because they are real cherry cokes with the cherry syrup like the from a long time ago before you could buy the premade version at the grocery store. Anyway, great time had by all! I would recommend it especially to tourists but remember the point of the place is that the server's are supposed to be a little sassy and sarcastic. Don't not leave a tip because you didn't like that your server sat down at your table with you. That's what they do! Enjoy the experience! read more

Fantastic! The decor is great and the staff humor is HILARIOUS! The food was great and I was laughing the entire time. Want great food and have a loose sense of humor? The staff is not "rude" it's part of the theme of the restaurant! So anyone who leaves a bad review for rude staff, please dudregar read more

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

Most iconic 80s restaurant in Chicago! It had not only great food with delicious burgers and fries but such a great ambiance. The sarcastic staff were funny and entertaining. They even had a unexpected dance that entertained the whole restaurant. The food came out very fast. Overall the whole restaurant was a great experience with amazing food and decor. I definitely recommend coming here. read more

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Velveeta was awesome and totally cheesy! We loved our experience! There is such a fun atmosphere with the intentional rudeness!

Gingee was the absolute worst in the absolute best way!!! She made our dining experience absurdly fun! Give her all the stars!! GINGEE IS THE BEST! read more

This place is definitely worth a trip at least once! It's a fun atmosphere and I loved all of the decor. At one point, all of the waitresses and waiters stood on tables and danced while the disco ball was on, I've never seen anything like it. The food actually exceeded my expectations, especially the fries! read more

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Overall the concept of the restaurant has been well preserved. In this day in age I know it's hard to have the kind of humor they had at the original Ed's but I think it could have been a little better. It's really loud too. I don't think the space is made for the party that Ed's is suppose to be. It felt oddly family friendly, no one really cursed. I'm not sure if their trying to rebrand or something. While Ed's will still be one of my favorite places when I come to Chicago, I miss the days where they called my dad Mr.Clean because he was bald from cancer treatments. I appreciate the efforts the team makes. I know it's hard to live up to the original Ed's. I hope as they adjust to the new place it gets better. I thought I had lost Ed's forever but they just moved. Happy to see it. Parking was really hard as well. Don't park at the Marriott courtyard it was $57 for 2 hours. read more

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

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Loved this place! I once went like 20 years ago as a teen and I recall not liking it, but perhaps it was my bad attitude or inability to take a joke. But this time was amazing. Going as an early 30 something, it was such a fun experience. We had the server Sunshine, who was a HOOT and she played off our group wonderfully. She was sassy and did a great job in being playful. The food was good, but honestly the prices are for the experience more than the food. The portions are pretty big, so if you want a dessert, you may want to split an entree read more

Food and service was amazing. 10/10 experience and dancing ability! Johnny Benchwarmer was an amazing server and attended to our every need.

Fun place if you are in the right mood for it. Food is fine. There's a lot of energy in here.

Good food, great ambiance. They wisecrack and keep it fun. Service was very attentive from Johnny Benchwarmer.

Fun experience with classic music and vibes. Benchwarmer was a fun server. Food was old school diner style.

Lazy Susan was the worst in the best way. Her service was the right amount of rude but we left full and satisfied so good enough for me. We didn't know dinner came with a show, but the place lit up and it became a dance party fast. Come here with your thick skin, it's worth it. read more

I took my 3 friends from Maryland to Ed Debevic's for lunch last week. Our server, "Fish Food" was very entertaining, and the food was great! I highly recommend the Ed Debevic's experience. read more

Food very good! Johnny Bench FANTASTIC! Definitely a go-to when in Chicago! Fun place and very entertaining!

Schmullen was so fun! Made my kids day! Our first trip to Chicago and this brought the most smiles to my 11 and 8 year old. Thank you!

If you want to have an experience like Dicks Last resort, then check out this restaurant. The food was ok but I am not really impressed with service. I understand "they are playing a role" but my 5 year old asked for chocolate milk and she brings a cup of milk and container of chocolate and says mix yourself.... I was not impressed. read more

Fun night out while visiting Chicago! Our server Axel was fantastic!! Food was good diner fare made even better by the live entertainment and antics! read more

I came here for lunch and brought my boys and they had a total blast. We are definitely coming back here as often as we can. I love that the location is just a short block east of Michigan Avenue and all the cool shopping. My boys and I all had cheeseburgers, fries and milk shakes. The food was surprisingly really good and the waiters were funny. read more

We had lunch on Monday, the food was overpriced, I ordered a chili dog it came in a basket with paper lining should have been served on a plate. Every bite had paper on it. I'm not planning on ever going back. read more

I had never been here, let alone never been to Chicago. Me and my family were wandering around looking for food and just came in. At first I was so confused with all the signs of "STAFF NOT FRIENDLY" and "IF YOURE EASILY OFFENDED FIND ANOTHER PLACE (or something like that)". But as soon as we were seated and I observed around me, I realized the idea. It was so much fun! I forget our waiters name but he was hilarious and intentionally insulting. They even did a dance during our meal! I ordered a cheeseburger with all the vegetables but after, I had to take them out cause it was too big (or my mouth is just small lol). It was good though! And after we got some milkshakes which was good too. My only complaint with this place is the fact that it's really loud. Me and my family were trying to talk to one other but it ended up being "WHAT??" a lot of the time cause of the music. Anyway, I had SO much fun and the next time I come back to Chicago, this might be the first pit stop! :) read more

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

Benchwarmer was AWESOME! Had the best time here and hope to come back soon! You should definitely request him if you come!

Didn't understand the concept that I had an allergy to Raw onions service was slow, even though there was only a few tables in the restaurant read more

Love, love, love! My daughter and her friends (16 and 17) could eat every meal here. The staff are so freaking rude and we love it! Put your feelings away and go get mistreated while you eat exceptional food. As a high powered business woman, I've gotta admit it felt soooooooooo good to be "taken down a notch." Thank you !!! read more

Amazing food great services will definitely come back loved axel he was fun to work with

Great food and the kids loved the waiters attitude and comic relief. Must go place. Always a fun time and deliciousness.

Two words: Garbage. Can. He has just the right attitude to make your experience just comfortable enough... (not too comfortable, now. He might tell you to leave if he sees that happening!) service was awesome. Food was great. The outrageous fries were the bomb and you've got try adding chipotle mayo to the Route 66 burger, you won't regret it. The mealtime show was a nice ending. Almost karmic, really. Either way. Loved it. Would definitely come back here again! read more

Ed Debevic's - Stainless Steel Dancers! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Nice size very filling cheese burger and taste really good. Rude service but that's why we go here right? The rude service is part of the entertainment so if you can't take a joke go somewhere else. read more

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

Great atmosphere but super loud, especially the sassy lady that served us. I understand the concept but she almost blew my ear drums. The reason I am giving it a single star is that it is super high priced for what you get. I got a mix and match slider (3 sliders, meatloaf, regular cheeseburger and pulled pork), and my guest got a cheeseburger. I have never been to a burger place where you have to pay for the fries that is supposed to be coming with the burger. My sliders came with nothing. Just three lonely mini burgers on a plate, that's it. I ordered the coleslaw, which was tasteless and dry. How do you mess up coleslaw?? I gotta give credit where it's due; the pulled pork mini slider was the best out of the 3 and was quite delicious. The cheeseburger was really tough and not very good. For the amount they charge, it is not worth going a second time. read more

Went there for breakfast - the food was great and served quickly. Topanga was very mean to me and I enjoyed every bit of it! Fun spot.

Came here as a child and brought my nephews here today. Food was surprisingly good. Peachy was great. My nephew said "this is my favorite restaurant" read more

Ziggy (if that's his real name) was the most okay 5 stars ever. funny guy, very charismatic.