Hahaha this place is so much fun!!! Our server Twinkles was brutal and hilarious!! I laughed so hard. The food was good too- typical diner food but the best thing we had was the chocolate chip pancakes Would definitely come back if I'm in town. read more

Insanely loud, terrible food, an assault on the senses. I get they have a schtick - they are rude to guests. But the DJ's music was so loud it hurt, no one could talk, and it felt like a form of torture. A friend put earplugs in! To top it off the burger meat was funky and the they had a bug in the salad. That's not treating guests bad, that's a health food violation. read more

I walked in first time because I was super hungry. Inside design looks like a thousand unicorns puked , which is ok, but it kind of takes all the attention around. I was just looking around taking my time , walked to the bar , and waitress came to me super close from the back, so I got scared. She asked what am I looking at, I said: menu. She just gave it to me and I walked to the table. Another waitress comes is "did someone seated you here or did you sit yourself?"- she asked. My answer was: " well someone gave me the menu , but did not tell where I can sit" . She goes " Yeah yeah yeah , we all have our excuses" Whattt? it's not an excuse , it's a fucking fact! Then she brought me back to front desk . And guy was like " do you see the sign "wait till seated "? " The way those employees made ME FEEL STUPID for a second is just amazing ! There was non of my fault , I was just a first time walk in customer who nobody took care of ! I would recommend you to walked a little more and get a great pizza from scratch in authentic place called "Uno pizzeria and grill" there no unicorn waste design , good service and food read more

Menu has changed since reopening. No more "wet fries" no more grilled cheese (velveta on Texas toast). Works smallest sundae doesn't come in take home glass but price is the same. Like the old location much better...will not return. read more

So I knew it was a tourist trap, that's obvious, but the food OMG really truly awful. Been a while since I'd had Pump cheese (maybe velveta?) on nachos, a seriously impossibly (alien ?) green relish on grey meat hot dogs and a patty melt that would have made jack in the box look like a Michelin star restaurant. Sorry for being so brutal but dang for two adults and a kid for 80 bucks! Never repeat. read more

Terrible service great food and atmosphere I got the bacon bbq burger.the bathrooms were clean but the workers were soooooo mean I loved it. read more

The place to go if you enjoy being insulted. It gets crowded at lunch time so be sure to make a reservation. My daughter's burger on sourdough bread was great. And my texmex was abundant and flavorful. We thoroughly enjoyed the waiter's shtick and their performance of YMCA. read more

This should be a MUST if you visit Chicago!!! The food was the best we had while visiting the city, the waitresses/waiters were phenomenal! If you enjoy 50's style diners with costume wearing dancing servers this is your place!!! read more

Honestly one of the best restaurants I've been to ever since living in Chicago. I highly recommend their coleslaw!

Had to try this place as It was one of my childhood favorites. Debated between a 3 and 4 star rating but the nostalgic factor and uniqueness ultimately earned today's dining experience a 4. Come with kids. Adults without kids have no business entering this place. The waitresses are just as I remember them- rude, wacky and snarky ( in a fun way). Make sure you stay to watch them dance- super cute. On to the food- not terrible. Better than it was in at the last location with a few standout healthier additions to the menu which include some decent salads and an impossible burger. If you want to go for junky options, the cheese curds are pretty delish and my daughter was quite content with her grilled cheese and fries and a world's smallest sundae. Now the downside- the noise. The noise level was insane. We could barely have a conversation at the table due to it. I definitely don't remember the original Ed's music being so loud and noisy. Also, I miss the parking lot at the original. Parking is kind of a pain in the area so I recommend public transportation. Check this place out at least once for a fun, kitschy, totally unique throw back to the 50's nostalgic dining experience with kids, tweens and teens. read more

I've taken my kids here when they were young and now we took our kids and there kid here - it's fun and the wait staff do a great job of staying I. Character. Food is average but expensive and parking was $52 - but it's downtown and expected. Grandkids had a fun time and that's all that matters. read more

ziggy was great. love him. only suggestion...shake more ass!!!! super not nice in a good way and celebrated my friends birthday!

This place was so fun! And the food was great! My kiddos even got in on the snarky banter fun!

Nice diner/touristy joint. As a local, haven't been in ten years and the food much better than the first time I remember it. I know the servers are supposed to be jerks but the server's pacing was confusing on getting food and drinks. And the other servers interacted with their tables - our guy just seemed to go through the motions. My kids didn't care for the rudeness so I must have taught them something right so far read more

So fun I loved it! Food was pretty good. The real attraction is with the waitstaff. I really appreciate being served, we got there really late and they stayed open until we were ready to leave. read more

Ugh. Pure ugh. The service at this place is THE WORST. NEVER GO HERE IF YOU KNOW WHAT'S GOOD FOR YOU. I paused for a nanosecond to think about my drink choice and the stupid waiter said "Come on, there aren't that many options." The food was *fine*. My chicken tenders were too crispy, but that is all I can say. And the atmosphere? I couldn't go five seconds without a server snapping at me! They just CHOOSE not to serve people breakfast EVEN WHEN IT'S RIGHT THERE ON THE MENU?!?!?!? NEVER, EVER GO HERE! read more

It was really fun the only thing was they were nicer than J though but they were REALLY nice though I loved it there

so fun!!!! We always have a great time so entertaining and the food is actually delicious diner food!

Fun place for kids. the food was just alright. but the atmosphere and snarky wait staff was so much fun!!! The shakes were delicious!

Our experience was great until the end. A table of 30 entered, and our waitress was handling half of them. She got us our bill, but we also needed a box and refills. She said it was highly unlikely. We finally ended up heading toward the door and asking another waiter for a box, but that didn't happen. He just berated me (which I get is part of the deal but seriously?) Then I asked again at the counter. That same waiter was making comments about us carrying a burger around the restaurant, and still did nothing to help. "Hot Sauce" was there and also helping with the party of 30. He kindly gave us a to go box. read more

First time in the new location. Service was as unique as usual. Entertainihg from the beginning to the end. And The singing and dancing as wonderful as ever. Food is exactly what you got in the old location. Shakes are still amazing. Menu is limited. I must say i miss the meatloaf dinner. read more

great breakfast made much better by server extraordinaire Johnny Bench Warmer. come for the food stay for the server!

Great 50 style diner with a DJ that plays 50s and 60s music. The servers are a little snarky but that is all part of the fun! The food was great but a little on the pricey side. Will definitely go back when in Chicago again!! read more

Great burger and shake. The brusqueness of the wait staff took some getting used to but it added to the charm. We asked for napkins and all the sudden it was raining napkins over our table. While we were being seated the staff was doing a dance routine on a stage in the dining room. Good food, entertainment and a staff that kept things on edge. Fun place. read more

The food is a 4 star but the atmosphere is a 5. The staff makes this place a fun place to visit while in Chicago. If you have time and like 50 and 60's music, stop in. read more

there was amazing food, but although our waiter quite literally quit and gave up on us and never came back to us and the manager have to come and replace the waiter. read more

Good food and great atmosphere! Our server was funny and really got into character. The dancing was fun and a unique experience! read more

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So glad it's reopened! I'm from central Indiana so only get there every few years! What a breath of fresh air away from the woke-ness of our world! Don't lose your focus-it's made you famous (along with the great food) and keeps me coming back read more

It's everything they advertise to be. All around a a great time and great service. Food and shakes were great!

I understand the concept 100% and was so excited to try it. We are here as a team and knowing we were going to have a big group we made a reservation the night before. They told us they would accommodate to our size and our table would be ready at 11:30. No problem. We show up about 10 minutes early and they say we have to wait till our scheduled time. Of course no problem once again, even thought it was funny because of the attitude with the delivery. Well 11:30 came, then 11:45, then 11:55. We ended up leaving and it made us upset solely because we made a reservation and ended up waiting another 25 minutes for a table. read more

Fun spot to get a meal! Coffee was good lots of food options. Nice spot for tourist rolling through.

10 out of 10 would definitely recommend. The food and service and atmosphere was amazing. Never ex anything like this. "Fish Food" was the best server ever read more

We made reservations for our party of four for 8:30am on a Saturday. As we walked in, we realized we didn't need them then! I think if you're going here for the atmosphere, you should probably stop in for brunch, or later in the day. The servers were sassy, as promised, but we didn't see any of the dancing, or the "show" that people had recommended this place for. Oh well, food was still good! read more

Haven't been in years probably since before they moved. Still the same took our 9 yr old and he got such a kick out of it and food was good too!! read more

Too crowded and no parking. Difficult to get to as well. The old place was perfect! Maybe in another 19 years.

Great experience. Fun for all. Extremely clean. Well decorated with great music. Good food. Would definitely recommend. When you walk out you will be smiling. read more

If a o was an option I would have given that. I can deal with the sarcasm, the obnoxious servers who are so loud and rude if the food was great. It was NOT. Food was cold even though we asked for fries well done. 15 bucks for an order of fries with velveta cheese A total tourist trap .. who's going to complain if you are leaving on a fight the next day. I do not recommend this place . Overpriced for less than mediocre food. Total disappointment! Total crappy tourist trap! Get yourself a real meal , Chicago has soooo many fantastic restaurants! This place sucks!! read more

What a blast! Lolly was so much fun, I meant terrible and rude. Everyone stays in character and the show goes on all around you...

Growing up in Chicago, the original Ed Debevic's was a go-to, and because a favorite for our kids when they were growing up there. We were crushed when they closed, but by then we had moved to LA so only made it once or twice a year. So, we were so happy too see it had opened in a new location so close to our hotel when we were stopping over in Chicago for a holiday visit recently. The kids were thrilled. It was breakfast on a VERY cold and snowy morning a few days before Christmas. The place was empty, except for a few other tourists. The host and our waitress did a decent job of being snarky and sarcastic, and we even got a dance from the small staff. But the food was just, "meh." Our breakfasts were served slightly cold. The menu was really limited. I bet lunch and dinner are much better - but we're glad we got to get a little taste of Chicago nostalgia when we were home for the holidays. read more

Great food, humor, and ambience. But some of the servers (one in particular) was downright mean, and repeated his insults. Sure, I expect sassy, snarky, and sarcastic, but not directed against my appearance. Making kids and their parents laugh is a good thing, but do we want kids to learn that foisting insults on older people is acceptable? What if I were a person of color? Or had an obvious physical disability? Get a grip, Ed Debevics! Your staff can do their job and we can all have fun without hurting people and excusing it by saying "that's what you expect at Ed's". read more