Ed Debevic's
Diner · Streeterville
159 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611
Highlights
Sassy servers & 1950s decor, serving burgers, shakes
Sassy servers & 1950s decor, serving burgers, shakes
"Despite having no restaurant experience, Carmy’s dad was inspired to open the Beef after a visit to Ed Debevic’s. Open since 1984, the ’50s-themed diner in Streeterville is known for its sassy servers who dress in costume and sometimes dance on the soda counter. Popular with families and parties, the spot features a huge menu including skillets, pancakes, sliders, and floats." - Ashok Selvam
"The resurrection of Ed’s, relocated from River North to Streeterville, is great news for kids. The faux-‘60s diner has been updated. Punk rock mohawks have replaced peace-loving hippy servers. The dancing on tables and “mean” attitude remain the same. As does the quality American diner menu. It’s dependable and well-executed. Everyone needs a little Ed’s in their lives." - Naomi Waxman
"A diner known for intentionally rude, performative service in which staff insult and taunt customers as part of the entertainment — an antecedent to modern interactive, insult-based dining concepts." - ByAdam Reiner
"Streeterville’s Ed Debevic’s has been transporting customers to a particularly raucous version of the 1950s for almost 40 years. Notoriously sassy costumed servers mock customers and even dance on top of the soda counter when they’re not delivering skillets, pancakes, burgers and malts. The place is popular with kids and parties, so expect to find plenty of groups posing for photos in soda-jerk paper hats. Book a table on Tock." - Sam Nelson
"The notorious Ed Debevic’s was opened in 1984 and has been renowned as Chicago’s most famous retro themed diner ever since. Famously known for its snarky service & 1950s throwback decor, Ed’s quickly became a fun & unique staple in the culinary world. Now re-opened after a brief hiatus, the brand new Ed Debevic’s is shinier, tastier, and sassier than ever before. Make your reservation today; you’re guaranteed to be blown away by our neon adorned walls, tasty burgers, and lack of charm!"
