THIS RESTAURANT IS CLOSED Ed Debevic's

THIS RESTAURANT IS CLOSED Ed Debevic's Restaurant Review:

The fictitious Ed has done a fine job creating a tongue-in-cheek replica of a fifties diner, provided you like that sort of thing. (After all, the blasting rock 'n' roll music may drive you bonkers; the gum-chewing, sassy food-slingers may be a bit contrived; and the burgers may prove too greasy and uninteresting.) But Ed's is a “happening” spot that nonetheless enjoys a cult following --- at least among entertainment-starved families. And that greasy hamburger, well, it’s not half bad. When eating here, we head straight for the chili-topped version with a side of decent fries. Like it hot? Try the Hoppin’ John’s Atomic. We don’t recommend the meatloaf, though, and Ed really falls off his counter stool when it comes to desserts. There is also a location in Yorktown Center in Lombard.