You know that moment when you sit down, look at the menu, and suddenly realize your fries are about to outshine your entire meal? Yeah, that’s called ordering the Outrageous Fries at Ed Debevic’s—and it’s the best decision you’ll make all week.
If you're on the hunt for the best cheese fries and burgers in Chicago, congratulations. You just found the holy grail of both.
These Aren’t Just Cheese Fries. They’re a Whole Event.
Let’s start with the star of the show: Ed’s Outrageous Fries. These aren’t your average, sad side of fries. They’re a fully-loaded, full-attention-required, two-napkin minimum kind of situation. You get your choice of crinkle-cut fries (classic, crunchy, and always on point) or sweet potato fries (for those who like their indulgence with a touch of sweet).
Then comes the real magic: a drenched cheese sauce so luscious it should have its own fan club. But Ed doesn't stop there—oh no. We’re talking chopped scallions, crumbled bacon, aged cheddar, shaved parmesan, and a side of ranch dressing for good measure. It’s salty, creamy, crispy, savory perfection in every chaotic, glorious bite.
This isn’t a side dish. This is a mood.
Why the Outrageous Fries Deserve Their Own Applause
Let’s be real—if fries were in a band, these would be the lead singer, the backup dancers, and the tour bus combined. Whether you’re team crinkle-cut or sweet potato, the toppings are piled with reckless joy. That bacon? Crispy. That parmesan? Bold. That ranch? Basically edible gold.
They’re perfect for sharing—if you’re feeling generous—or keeping all to yourself like the fry-loving legend you are. Either way, one thing’s guaranteed: you won’t be needing ketchup.
Pair Them with a Burger That Means Business
Now, if you somehow still have room—or if you’re just a burger-overachiever—Ed’s lineup of burgers is here to make your inner carnivore sing.
Ed’s Double Cheese Burger
This is the burger that built our reputation. Two juicy patties, American cheese dripping like it’s in a photoshoot, and all the classic fixings. It’s bold, it’s beefy, it’s basically the Beyoncé of burgers.
Route 66 Burger
Feeling road-trippy? This burger brings the flavor highway to your plate. Grilled onions, crispy bacon, melted cheese, and Ed’s signature sauce make it a messy masterpiece you’ll never forget.
Patty Melt
A throwback that never goes out of style. Rye bread, Swiss cheese, and caramelized onions wrapped around a burger patty that means business. It’s like if a grilled cheese and a burger had a delicious little diner baby.
The Combo That’ll Ruin Other Meals for You
Let’s be honest. Once you’ve had a hot, juicy burger next to a plate of Outrageous Fries, everything else starts to feel like it’s trying too hard. No sad little side salads. No fries that come out limp and lukewarm. Just crispy, cheesy, bacon-covered excellence, paired with a burger that doesn’t mess around.
Whether you're a Chicago local or just passing through, this combo is what comfort food dreams are made of. The kind of meal that makes you pause mid-bite just to say, “Okay, yeah, this is insane.”
Where to Go? You Know Where.
Ed Debevic’s. Streeterville. Neon lights, retro vibes, and fries that could win awards for dramatic performance.
So the next time you're craving cheese fries that go way beyond basic, and a burger that lives up to the hype, you know where to land. Just look for the joint with the sassiest servers in town and the cheese fries that demand their own spotlight.
See you at Ed’s—bring your appetite, and maybe a few extra napkins. You’re gonna need ’em.
