The Sassiest Retro Diner in Chicago: Why Ed Debevic’s Is the Most Fun You Can Have With a Milkshake

The Sassiest Retro Diner in Chicago: Why Ed Debevic’s Is the Most Fun You Can Have With a Milkshake

Buckle up, buttercup. If you’re looking for a calm, serene dining experience with a cloth napkin and a whispering waiter, you’ve taken a wrong turn off Route 66. But if you’re craving a place where your burger comes with a side of sarcasm and your milkshake might just be delivered mid-dance number—welcome to Ed Debevic’s, baby.

40 Years of Sass: A Journey Through Ed Debevic’s History

40 Years of Sass: A Journey Through Ed Debevic’s History

Well, well, well. Look who decided to show up! If you weren’t at our 40th-anniversary bash, don’t sweat it—I'm about to take you on a wild ride through four decades of burgers, milkshakes, and in-your-face attitude. Ed Debevic’s has been roasting customers (and serving them great food) since 1984, and somehow, we’re still here. Miraculous, right?