Edzo's Burger Shop

While a second location is open in Lincoln Park , the first in Evanston remains a cult destination and the gold standard for griddled, no-frills burgers . [Eater 38 Member]

According to burgerexpert and host of Burger Land George Motz, "Eddie Lakin is pretty passionate about burgers and got it right when he opened. Old school feel, new school quality."

Nothing better than a plain, double-cheeseburger with American cheese 🧀😍🍔 This is one of the best smash burgers I’ve ever had! A side of French Onion fries made it a truly memorable feast.

"The sloppy, finger-licking burgers are especially tasty at this old-school burger joint . The double cheeseburger is made of freshly ground chuck, and comes with griddled onions ."- Bruce Sherman Read more

The sloppy, finger-licking burgers are especially tasty at this old-school burger joint . The double cheeseburger is made of freshly ground chuck, and comes with griddled onions and hand-cut fries . Read more

At Edzo's Burger Shop everything is made in-house. From the ground meat to the hand-cut fries , you can taste the freshness. Make sure to try something new, such as their truffle fries ! Read more

Get the lollapalooza! So good with banana peppers , bacon , cheese and spicy ketchup . Also the chocolate shake and regular fries were OK. Burger was definitely the main attraction .

Everything I've ever had here is just fabulous, but I keep coming back for the amazing garlic fries . Everything is awesome though, from burgers to shakes . If you're in Evanston, you must visit!

Say “speculoos” to the folks at Edzo’s and they’ll sell you a shake made with the obscure, spiced peanut-butter spread—say “the Elvis” and you’ll get a peanut-butter shake with chocolate and banana . Read more

I appreciate all the effort that goes into the meat and fries but it just comes up short as the BEST burger in Chicago. It is a very good burger , not worth the extra for "special" meat.

This Evanston mainstay serves griddled burgers , loaded hand-cut fries and its famous “five-dollar milkshakes .” It’s in your best interest to order one of each. Read more

There are delicious, delicious fries ... like the ones blanketed in Merkt’s cheddar ; loaded ones dolloped with cheese , bacon , green onions and sour cream ; and fries drenched in parsley garlic butter . Read more

Speculoos. Daily experimenting often results in specials. Ask for off-menu items like The Elvis, Speculoos and Fluffernutter. For fruit , get what's in season: strawberries , peaches or blackberries. Read more

"Old fries " might sound icky, but once you try the extra-crispy potatoes , every other french fry will pale in comparison. Beefy burgers and crazy-thick Nutella shakes taste as good as they sound.

Order Taylor Street Fries , a standard order of fries , doused in Italian beef jus, topped with sweet peppers and spicy giardinera. The result? A glorious cross between an Italian beef and french fries . Read more

"The cheeseburger at Edzo's is simple, easy, and delicious. They serve crispy , thin patties using meat from local farmers ."- David Posey Read more

The Oreo milkshake is out of this world, and the burgers are INCREDIBLE. one of evanston's finest gems. Also the garlic fries are amazing.

Delicious juicy char burgers cooked to order. Great shakes . Amazing fries (try garlicky old fries ), and great option to upgrade to grass fed beef . Eddie is a great guy. Go to Edzo' now (or b4 4pm).

If you get off ordering off menu , order these shakes : Speculoos (made with a gingerbread-tasting Belgian spread), the Elvis (peanut butter , chocolate , and banana ), or the Mudslide (Oreo and coffee ). Read more

The cheeseburger at Edzo's is simple, easy, and delicious. They serve crispy , thin patties using meat from local farmers Read more

Burgers are good and I got the garlic fries . Will be back. I want to try the lobster fries .

Owner Eddie Lakin credits fresh beef as the winning secret to his burgers , but we suspect a little magic might be involved. He just knows how to make a really great burger , what else can we say?

OwnerEddie Lakin grinds his own meat—sourced from Slagel and other local farms—to make a thin-but-rich cheeseburger that melts into its soft bun . http://tmoutchi.us/YmTIHi Read more

Lobster fries are a great option if not going for burger and fries . Corn dog is top notch as well !

the last two times i went to edzo's i was: sad and had a pb milkshake , and stressed and had crazy fries . just good, indulgent, comfort food .

Can't go wrong with quality burgers , truffle fries , and tasty shakes . Gotta love that the owner purposely closes early so he can have dinner with his family.

"Quality beef makes great burgers . It’s a shame people have caught on to Edzo's. Such long lines ..."- John Anderes Read more

The five-onion fries at Edzo’s Burger Shop in Evanston is one of the 100 best things we ate this year. http://tmout.us/rLOtk Read more

With all this hype I don't know what we were expecting, had double griddle with bacon and cheddar , turkey burger with shroom and cheese , truffle fries , five onion fries and Nutella shake . Meh all hype

decent burger , sauce soaked fries heavy yet tasty.

Let me make it easy for you: Old Fries , Nutella Milkshake , and an 8oz. burger with whatever fixins' you like.

They now have the $5 Lollapalooza burger and some of their new shakes include a spicy Mexican dark chocolate shake . Yummy!

Best burgers around.... Hands down! Try the grass fed upgrade for a real treat. On the side... Go with the buffalo fries . You will be pleased.

Got angry fries and buffalo fries . They come covered in sauce eliminating crispiness if that bothers you, really good

The lobster fries are extravagant but awesome, and the burgers are consistently delicious

If you plan on coming after an NU game, leave the game early or you will be fighting for tables. Worth the wait though!

Try the Double Griddle Burger With Loaded Fries - With nutella and old fries ... Pure lunch heaven

Uncommonly thick Nutella shakes , fries with truffle salt—where does the low-brow end and high-end begin at Eddie Lakin’s burger shop? Read more

if the lobster fries are available when you visit, order them. yes, i know they're $10, but seriously...lobster fries .

Burgers are awesome, obviously. And a great selection of unique fries !

Quality beef makes great burgers . It’s a shame people have caught on to Edzo's. Such long lines .. Read more

First time here, last time here. Ordered the Lobster Fries ...don't waste your money, a pile of fries with a thumb size amount of chopped Lobster meat . Also ordered an Oreo shake ...milk with Oreo bits.

Be sure to order a shake and fries with your burger .

I guess the good thing is that I didn’t have to eat one of their burgers . My self, son, and grandson were rudely told that the dining area (???) was closed at 3:20 pm and we could only order to go.

Lobster fries ! The charred burger is the wsy to go.

Venture off the menu for shakes like The Elvis, Speculoos and the Fluffernutter. Read more

One of our top five favorite burgeres in the city . http://tmoutchi.us/YmTIHi Read more

It was pretty good. The char burgers are huge and black on the outside. Not my favorite

Gotta love the lobster fries . Makes me sad when they run out of them.

Not too hungry? Save money and get the kids combo and save about $4 from adult a la carte.