Where the Locals Eat Rating
Best Diner
Top 100 Restaurant, Chicago
"Orchestrated '50s mayhem recalls the diner in the old television series Happy Days. Ed's is jam-packed with action: period decor and memorabilia, deejays spinning gems from the '50s-'70s (Tutti Frutti, The Twist) and gum-cracking waitstaff, who shtick it up by dishing out rude comments to all–don't worry; the sass is all in good fun and part of the joint's appeal."
– Chicago Tribune
"Excellent burgers, meatloaf, pot roast–everything you would expect from a diner."
– Chicago Sun-Times
"The grilled cheese shines and the fries and malts are just what they should be: salty and malty."
– Chicago Reader
"Ed's is a 'happening' that borders on cult worship. And that greasy hamburger, well, it's good. As evidence that the beef is freshly ground, there is a life-size plastic steer in the meat room. We prefer the chiliburger because, believe it or not, we think Ed's chili is the best around."
– Gayot
Kids menu. Beer, wine, margaritas and daquiris available. Serving lunch and dinner daily.
How Others Rate Ed Debevic's
Zagat 2009
13 Food Rating (Fair to Good)