Against my better judgement I let my friend talk me into eating here. To my defence it was one of those sad, raining, dreary and cold London days and everywhere else nearby was FULL. We grabbed a stool around the bar and I ordered the Smoky Joe's, chilli cheese fries and one of their famous root beer ice cream floats. My friend had the Ed's fried chicken burger with onion rings and a Pepsi max cherry ice cream float. The fries were terrible. The cheese was plastic-like. All ingredients seemed to be of very poor quality which for the price is unacceptable. Really cannot believe any American would enjoy this place or think the food is good or real 'American diner style'. Save your money and go anywhere else would be my advice. read more

Ed's Easy Diner - American Near Me - London, XGL

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Eds is a tiny 1950's American style diner with all the charm of 'Happy Days'. I go there for the novelty of all things rock 'n' roll and a proper hotdog with sweet fried onions. If you sit on a stool at the counter you're within reach of the mini jukeboxes and for a mere 20p you can listen to the likes of Buddy Holly and Smokey Robinson. It's not all novelty though as the food is just as great as the decor. My friends rave about the Malt Shakes in flavours like peanut butter, mint choc and coffee and banana, apparently they taste, "just like a box of malteasers melted into ice cream" which as tempting as it sounds, I haven't tried as they look more like a heart attack in a glass to me. It's a great place to come for a quick snack during the day with a couple of friends (It's not great for groups as it's so small). Afterwards I always feel like donning on a poodle skirt and going to a dance or a drive-in movie to look for my very own Richie Cunningham. read more

These diners are pure tourist-bait, on par with M'n'M World and this one is particularly small with only seats at the counter. That being said... Go here and buy a milkshake! Like Rachel J, I am quite partial to the peanut butter shakes (although not quite as great as the Reece's shake at FatBurger or the PB&Choc shake at Pot Belly) but on my latest visit I deviated from the plan and ordered their new shake. A BISCOFF SHAKE! Made with malted milk biscuits, ice cream, and Biscoff spread. OH. MY. DAYS! Get there. Get there now, you won't be disappointed. read more

Ed's Easy Diner - Biscoff shake! - American Near Me - London, XGL

Old school American style diner that serves some decent food. I got the burger and fries which hit the spot. I like the decor.

In the heart of Soho Ed's Diner is a great place to stop off, rest your feet and indulge in my favourite-the Oreo milkshake! All the milkshakes are made with prmium ice-cream and you can really taste the quality. This diner offers a real authentic American diner experience with some great food and huge selection of milkshakes. The food is of high quality and you can watch the chefs cooking in the kitchen and keep an eye on what they're doing which gives the impression they have nothing to hide about the preparation of the meals! The prices are quite reasonable for somewhere in the centre of London as well. It's a great place for families as well as young people and the atmosphere in the evenings is often quite lively. read more

Ed's Easy Diner - Ed's Diner in Soho - American Near Me - London, XGL

Ed's Easy Diner is a really cool place to go to if you are in Soho. Just by having a 50's theme, it definitely runs the risk of being tacky and cheap. The good thing is that it is not cheap and tacky, and is more authentic than a lot of similar places I have been to. The best thing about it is that it serves the kind of food that you really crave sometimes, and can often be hard to find. The burgers are really satisfying after having a couple of beers. It is probably not a place to go out for diner, but it is a place that you would be happy to stumble across, or remember when you are in the area. The milkshakes look quite epic, I haven't tried one, but they look pretty special. There is a good old fashioned jukebox with old fashioned prices as well. read more

Ed's Easy Diner - American Near Me - London, XGL

I try to eat here every time I come to London. Great location right on Old Compton in SOHO near all the bars and open until midnight on weekends, wish they would stay open a little later on weekends. Fun diner type atmosphere. Food is great. I love their adult milkshakes with Baileys Very friendly and fun staff. read more

We ran into Ed's as a last minute feed before we were heading to the theatre, and it was so much fun we thought we were in a classic 60s American movie! The head waiter running the joint had the whole accent Wha can ah(I) do fo ya lovely people? and so we went the full hog - fries, burgers, and yeah - the peanut butter milk shake! It's authentic, fun and quite good value for money. And we loved the jukebox :-) read more

Ed's Easy Diner - American Near Me - London, XGL

Love it here. This place is excellently situated for a hot meal before or after a visit to the theatre, cinema or Soho. It gets busy really easily but the turn around is very quick. The portions are ample and the food is always piping hot. You HAVE to try their malts ;0) As fast turn around burger bars go you cannot beat Ed's - I especially love the traditional American Diner decor. read more

Ed's Easy Diner - No dancin' in the aisles - American Near Me - London, XGL

Love, love, LOVE this place! Yes, it's pricey. Yes, it's always busy. But once you are seated and settled none of that matters. The food is yummy and straight forward; think hot dogs with fries, burgers etc and the milk shakes are out of this world! A fun place to come while shopping or late at night (I think they are open until 1am). read more

Ed's Easy Diner - American Near Me - London, XGL

Despite the fact that one (of 5 waiters) made his best effort to deliver a good service, I was a bit disappointed with the whole experience. The food was so-so, the restaurant was a bit too hot, and they forgets my friend's order, and both of our food doesn't come with things that describe in the menu... surely that count as a massive FAIL? I WILL however recommend their alcohol milkshake! May be next time i will load myself up with their milk shake so I won't care so much about the food... IF, there is a next time... read more

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I very much enjoyed my coney with cheese added. Super tasty and giant portion. I got the cheese sauce, which I really liked. Maybe it's just a nod to the cheese sauce I grew up eating; it was delicious and gooey. Ed's does several hilarious American things that I found to be really endearing. Like diner-style coffee. In the US, you won't find mid-grade restaurants or diners with fancy espresso machines. So the bottomless diner coffee was adorable and so fun. Same thing with bottomless sodas, and I liked that Ed's had fountain soda! Overall, the food was good for diner style food. They aren't trying to be a gourmet burger place, and I think they pulled off the over-the-top Americanisms well. read more

I would give this place 2 or 3 stars if it were located anywhere in the US, but since it is in central London where it is impossible to find decent american diner food, it gets 4 stars. The Burgers here are pretty good if you haven't had a good one in the US in a while. They don't compare to the deliciousness that is an In-N-Out Burger(and shame on that guy for even mentioning godly IN-N-OUT on the same page as this place), but for London, they are good. The shakes are also pretty decent. What I really enjoy about this place is the american style service and atmosphere. I would recommend this place for Americans who haven't been home in a while and other people who want a taste of the American diner experience. I wouldn't recommend this place for people pretentious snobs who expect to get 5 star gourmet from a cheap greasy spoon. The food is good, just don't expect too much. read more

Holy Cow! I have been searching for an American diner that reminds me of home for a while now, and I am pleased to say Ed'd Easy Diner has far surpassed my needs. Sweet potato chips? Check! American BBQ sauce? Double check! Chilli dogs? Hell Yeah! Milk shakes and root beer floats?? Thankfully Yes! I cannot begin to explain how rare it is to find a place that is all round American diner food, which in all fairness means it is the little things that matter. You should always look for BBQ sauce, chilli burger/hotdog combo, bacon, and heart stopping cheesecakes. This place has it all, including staff that will sing the blues to you like they are living off those tips (American style!). If you are American and miss home or simply someone craving some tasty treats, go here. What to expect: Classic burger £5.75, Hot dog £5.75, Chicken classic £5.95, Sweet potato fries £3.95, Shakes £3.95, Root beer float £3.25 read more

Walking around London, saw this, and pointed out to my friend that Ed's is the English's version of Johnny Rockets. He then wanted a milkshake, and I obliged and went in. I learned that if you want an Alco-shake, you have to buy food too. The last time I was here I had ordered food first, so that wasn't an issue. I'm guessing that this requirement has to do with some London law I don't know about. The shakes are good, though standard milkshakes are just that ... standard. Pricing - It's like taking a Johnny Rockets menu here in the US, and changing the dollar sign to a pound sign, thus more expensive than it should be (and JR can be pricey for a complete meal on its own ... no need for exchange rate increases too) Service is mixed, but I give them props for handling a couple of drunkards in the place quite well. It provided some interesting entertaining for a few minutes. I think there are multiple Ed's in London, because I recall being in a larger one the last time. This one is tiny. If there is another, I would recommend that one more, just for space. read more

Never one to be impressed by a burger, Ed's Diner has, once again, failed to change my outlook. The overall experience isn't necessarily a bad one but I still remain unconvinced. Paying around/over £10 for a very average burger and some equally average chips leaves an unsatisfying taste. The food isn't really bad but it hardly inspires a return visit. So, why three stars and not two? You need a distraction from the bland food and Ed's provide those through is American roots. The efficient and in-your-face waiting staff make the visit a touch more personal and lively. That coupled with the dukebox playing the best of the 50s and 60s (mostly rock and roll and the genre that would become known as motown) from the States makes the atmosphere an upbeat and largely pleasant one. Most importantly, however, are the milkshakes. Not much to say other than go and have one. You can order these to take away, so no need to hang around. Not to mention free refills on soft fizzy drinks. Though the place is only small and a little cramped the general feel of Ed's Diner makes it an easy place to take the weight off of your feet and feel at ease. This is, however, a case of style over substance. Meh, Ian read more

I like Ed's style, classic American diner with old school music boxes which apparently have been there since they opened....when you look at them its easy to believe. To be frank I found this place less retro and more rusty. The milkshakes vwere pretty good but the food was below average to compete in the London burger market. The deserts are straight out of a box, nothing authentic or endearing about it. Concepts and themes are great but you've got to get the food right too and for me they just aren't doing that. read more

Ed's Diner was the original American-style diner in London. People used to flock here for their cholestorol-busting burgers and thick, thick, thick malt milkshakes. However, other, better diners have come since it first arrived on old compton street in soho. It now looks tired and depressed. Surprisingly the food and milshakes are still pretty good it's just the décor and the awful staff that let this place down. They are rudeness personified. Ugly as well. I wanted to sit down for a milkshake the other day at 5pm and they wouldn't let me sit down as I hadn't ordered food - even though the place was half-empty. What a shame. Take my advice and don't go. read more

Ed's Easy Diner - American Near Me - London, XGL

OMG... temptation to act out that scene from Back to the Future is overwhelming!! Wait Paul, you've just met this girl let's not drown her in crazy just yet. Besides, you'll need your red life preverver/body warmer! Ed's has that great 1950's kistch plastic thing going on in spades, the staff are singing along to the constant rock n roll that's being played (some of them still doing a good job of not looking bored!). Food was ok, waffles were lush but looks like I have to go back for the milkshakes... and that iconic scene! read more

Ed's Diner is AWESOME. It's goes for that authentic American feel, although to be honest these diner's probably never really existed, they're just how we imagine them to be, or maybe how we've seen them in the movies. So as you sit down and expect to be greeted by a character from American Graffiti - you have to admit the place has a bit of character. Admittedly it's completely fabricated but then that's the idea, who cares?. Guess what you'll be having for dinner?. A burger? Good guess. The burgers here are good. Not as good as the burgers in Planet Hollywood down the road but they're much cheaper. And the staff are very friendly, although not as cheesy and American as I would like. read more

Ed's is one of those places that no self-respecting Londoner should be seen dead in. But I think it's safe to say that Ed's food and milkshakes deserve to be for us as well as all the tourists. I am a sucker for the milkshakes. I am salivating just thinking about them. I had the butterscotch milkshake here once. It reminded me of Angel Delight Butterscotch pudding that I used to have when I was a kid. Not only was it too delicious for words, but the excess shake that is made in the silver container gets included in the price. At least that was what happened when I was there, I hope that this is what they always do! I did feel a bit queasy after I drained my glass, but that is not going to stop me from going back. read more

Ed's is not the kind of place you would take someone you were trying to impress. A generic burger menu and American diner theme does not scream 'I could be your perfect lover'. Nonetheless, as far as restaurants go, it's harmless. The burgers here are pretty decent and the milkshakes are well worth a visit on their own. Thick and indecently bad for you, they are the perfect accompaniment to a cheeseburger and fries although likely to lead you to an early grave if you indulge too often. However, I agree with the other reviews that the staff here are terrible. When you imagine an American diner you expect that faux friendliness and 'have a nice day' chat. Ed's has none of this. The first time I visited this place I felt like I had to keep interrupting their own conversations to get any service. All in all I would describe Ed's as good for a filling meal but not a place I feel welcome to spend any length of time. Take from this what you will and assess how much you really want that milkshake... read more

Not exactly the amazing American Diner experience I was expecting, I thought the bacon burger had little taste, and the cheesy fries would have been much tastier with a little more salt in the sauce.... Had better, although it's a good thing to cultivate in London... Oh, and.... Mind the step when going down to the loo !!!! read more

Ed's milkshakes bring all the boys to the yard... or, at least, they definitely bring me to the yard! Their chocolate shakes are great - I tend to stick to chocolate/chocolate malts as I am a bit of a purist in this realm, although they have an extensive selection of fancy one's like oreo cookie and peanut butter etc. The milkshakes and kitschy Americana are what I go here for, as I love the whole 1950s (slightly tacky) theme, and good milkshakes are hard to come by in this country. The shakes are also huge - they pour you a glassful and then you also get probably another glassful (or at least half a glassful) in the metal thingy that they mix it in. The food is ok - burgers, fries, you know the deal. I am not a fan of their cheese fries though!!!! It was just too artificial and runny for my liking! The kitkat sundae is delicious too! The staff are nice, and I love the little jukeboxes at each table. This particular Ed's is pretty tiny, so best to go with one other person, not a big group! read more

I've unfortunately only been here once for milkshakes with friends, but it was enough to say that I really enjoyed my experience and would like to go again :) The inside and outside have the whole 50's/60's American diner feel, and being an American living in London (from New Jersey too, the diner capital), it was nice to have a little reminder of home. The music was the same sort of 50's and 60's, I recall hearing a bit of Elvis as well as a bit of Billie Holiday. The downside is that the venue IS quite small, so I imagine when it's busy, it's pretty hard to move around =/ Now all 3 of us got milkshakes, not even knowing about their reputation for the good stuff. We each tried a bit of each others, one vanilla, one mint, and one banana; all three were amazing. The milkshakes set you back between £3.65 and £3.95 (depending on if you want their basics or something a little more fun), but bear in mind you get TWO glasses full of the heavenly stuff :) The only reason for me to give it 3 stars instead of 4 would be that the staff seemed a little rude to us when we came in, which is unfortunate considering all the other reviewers here found the staff friendly. Maybe next time they'll be a bit warmer :] read more

I did not plan to go to get a burger on that Sunday afternoon, but somehow ended up at Ed's, after walking around in Soho. This restaurant while restaurant seems to be the wrong term actually is very small. Very. Basically, you simple sit around the grill or kitchen at the centre. I went in, because it looked interesting, and I wanted to try Ed's anyway one time. The staff is funny, or weird. But not in a too bad way. But I can understand, that some people call them rude. Anyway, I cannot complain, they were not rude to me. But they were kind of rude to each other. But perhaps that's just normal for them, so I didn't really bother. The food is not really cheap. While the burgers are reasonably priced, in my opinion, the fries are not. So together it's not really that cheap. the good thing is, you can get a refill for your drink. If you want to. It's not the cleanest place too, but also okay in general. The quality of the food is average. I didn't expect too much, I did not get too much. It was okay. I would not go there, to get a really good burger. I might go there again, because it's a funny little place with these jukeboxes and the special (rude, weird, funny kind of entertaining) staff. read more

Traditional American-style diners are difficult to get right. Overdo it and its incredibly cheesy and a little nauseating, underdo it and its still cheesy but quite confusing. Ed's in Soho has hit the nail right on the head and yes its cheesy but in a very good way. If there's one thing everyone should do before they die its try one of these milkshakes. Everyone tastes like it was produced especially with you in mind and leaves your taste buds tingling for more. The food similarly is packed with lots of juicy calories that make you feel bad but oh so good at the same time. The interior is fun with lots of chequered patterns, mini jukeboxes along the counter and flashing neon signs. A little cramped so try to avoid going there on the stroke of lunch-time. My one ctiricism is the price, nearly £5 for a milkshake! Admittedly you do get a lot and if you eat as well your probably gonna be full for about a week. read more

This place does banana and peanut butter milkshakes! You can't go wrong with that. The atmosphere is fun, and although it is a little pricey for mediocre burger and chips it is great for the occaisional treat. I haven't had the 'wet fries' but am curious to know what they consist of... does not sound particularly apetising. The burgers are o.k.. you can sort of customize them which is always good. The decor is very 'american' on purpose of course, but this just adds to the fun. You kind of feel like you want to be in Grease. The people who work there are really friendly too. read more

this is actually a review for Ed's diner located in the westfield shopping center (was not able to find it online) great place, friendly staff and very clean and fast when it comes to food :) we ordered a 'route 66' burger, chessy fries and pancakes. the burger was not the best on the menu but a good one. the bread could have been grilled for a sec or two and the cheese was missing for the real american burger feeling, but the cheesy fries made up for it! pancakes were very simple but exactly what you would expect in an american diner. you can choose between syrup or chocolate sauce. refills for the fizzy drinks are a good deal! Ed's always serves pretty decent american fast food. go for the bonus program, we saved a lot of money so far! after a few visits you should have heard all of the 30 rock oldies they play in a loop, nice flair though. read more

Ed's Easy Diner - American Near Me - London, XGL

Ok, we're in London, we're in Soho, surely the best burger of my Londoner journey, it's just a little bit expensive for my pocket. The meat is of premium quality as well as chips and sauces, the service is quite kind and the furniture is American style baby! Three stars as the average between price and quality! read more

I give it 4 stars for the interior. It really is cool inside. In the states, you still have many diners around. And Eds looks like one of them. Even have the tiny juke boxes. Shame this location is small. I would have enjoyed a booth. The food, well it wasn't diner american. The menu was limited. Either hotdogs or hamburgers. No diner in America would have that. It would be loaded with giant salads, and reubens. Isn't a diner without a reuben sandwich. And the pickles on the burgers weren't dill. Can't put a sweet pickle on a burger. It's a law! It was a nice atmosphere. The burgers weren't bad. Onion rings were good. Staff super awesome. Had myself a miller beer. Way! read more

Best place for a quick burger in Soho if you want to avoid the fast food. It's a really small, horseshoe shape of a diner, so can get really crowded but is always lively and fun. It can be quite expensive because you have to order burger and fries separately but food doesn't take too long to arrive and always tastes good. Go for the Oreo shake. Amazing and totally illegal. read more

Yeah - this place is a must. Fun place to take visitors: we took a friend from Zimbabwe's daughter there. Haute cusine it is not: just a fun American diner with fun authentic decor. Check the website. The burgers are actually made out of real meat, and boy is that a change these days! If you want to go somewhere after the theatre, it is ideally situated. I was a bit disappointed last time that they were no longer serving freshly-pressed orange juice, because that was another thing that made it special. I hope they track this down on the Net and get the message. ;-)) read more

Oh Ed's. How I love thee. Except I've never eaten here. I've never heard anyone have anything positive to say about the food (there's rumours of it being frozen, which doesn't fill me with confidence). BUT, my goodness the milkshakes are yum. I'm a sucker for a strawberry milkshake, but only the American kind that taste of fake strawberries. I don't want anything real. Synthetic strawberry is best. Let's not think about how bad it is for me, if you're in Eds you're not really thinking you're health. I like the little mini juke boxes on the counter, but I'm not sure hearing Twist & Shout every five minutes makes for a relaxing environment. Nor does getting the table by the door and having people slam into you every five seconds. But, as long as the milkshakes are this yum, I'll keep popping in. read more

When it's not busy, I quite like going here- unfortunately it's RAMMED pretty much all of the time- and this is a teeny tiny restaurant. It even has a bouncer in the evenings on the weekend- and there are often queues of people waiting to get inside. It can be expensive, but it's worth signing up for their loyalty card online where you can get a free burger/hot dog when you buy a drink- and being part of Ed's Club gets you a free milkshake in the time around your birthday- however they did kick me out of my seat when I tried to drink mine :( read more

My four stars go to the yumminess of everything I ate yesterday afternoon pre-Euro08 final. I was so hungry and wanted exactly what I got - a fresh cheese burger straight off the griddle, comforting gooey chilli cheese fries, and the opportunity to wash it down with a thick oh-so-sweet oreo shake. Oh lord. Cute 1950's-themed restaurant, but tiny, the service was great, with smiles all round, and super-fast food. I resented the high prices, but then again, I did't want to eat a rubbery cheap McD's burger. My 'Cheese on Cheese' Burger was on the small side, compared to my favorites in NYC, however, I think Ed's burgers are just as good, if not, better tasting! Yum yum yum, I will be craving Ed's next time I find myself in Soho. Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm read more

A little pricey for lunch but I love this version to the 60's American diner experience (a little more hammed up of course). Chilli dogs are where it's at. I have to order these every time. The milkshakes are sublime and the blue cheese n fries tops off a fun eating experience at Ed's easy diner. A meal comes to about £12-£13 and is worth trying once for the experience. Food is served up very quickly. read more

For anyone who finds themselves lost in Soho craving a burger and fries they could do worse than to visit Ed's Easy Diner on Old Compton Street. Not the biggest of venues it does boast an authentic menu and milkshakes to die for, superb for that morning after feeling. Not the best or the most refined food in the world but it'll do the trick and the service is nothing but polite. read more

I love ed's diner! a big fab of the oreo milkshakes, and kitkat sundaes. Oh and the cheese fries...and the big bubba. Well actually i love it all!! even down the juke boxes on your tables. The food is always served quickly and the welcome is always warm. one of my favourite places to go on a date with my boyfriend. read more

What a fantastic place to eat. The food's great but the atmosphere is even better because the place is the kind of retro diner you normally only dream of visiting. It's not a huge place but that doesn't matter, they decorated every inch with red plastic and metallic goodness. The food is the kind you'd expect from a retro diner - burgers, fries, etc. Be sure to try the cookies & peanut butter milkshake - it sounds dreadfull but it's divine. read more