EST. 2009 QUALITY SINCE DAY ONE.
Our vision
Reopening 2025 with the same dedication to quality and craft that made us an Evanston favorite.
THE PASSION FOR BURGER
"We're not just reopening a restaurant; we're preserving a piece of Evanston's culinary heritage for the next generation."
Our team brings together culinary expertise, design excellence, and business acumen to revive and elevate the beloved Edzo's brand. We're committed to preserving what made Edzo's special while introducing thoughtful innovations. The revival of Edzo's isn't just about nostalgia—it's about creating a sustainable business that honors Chicago's food traditions while meeting today's customer expectations.
THE LEGACY
Founded in 2009 by Eddie Lakin, Edzo's Burger Shop quickly became an Evanston institution. Using fresh, never-frozen beef ground in-house daily, hand-cut fries, and hand-spun milkshakes, Edzo's earned a reputation for quality that attracted locals and food enthusiasts from across Chicago.
For over a decade, Edzo's served as both a neighborhood staple and a destination for burger aficionados seeking the perfect balance of classic technique and creative flavors.
THE REVIVAL
About
Edzo's, Eddie's love letter to Chicago street food, enjoyed a 15-year run in downtown Evanston before the post-Covid work-from-home trend continued. Edzo's closure in late 2024 caused an outcry among longtime regulars with many offering to help bring the concept back to life.
The two other principals of the group, both longtime regular customers, were inspired to revive the concept and brand, which still enjoys great PR and brand recognition in the area, and take it to the next level.
FRESH GROUND DAILY
Fresh USDA choice beef, butchered in house, and ground fresh every single day.
HAND-CUT FRIES
Our fries are cut fresh daily from real potatoes, making best-of lists every year.
TRADITIONAL SHAKES
Old fashioned milkshakes spun up on a traditional spindle mixer with premium ice cream.
Services
The revival of Edzo's isn't just about nostalgia—it's about creating a sustainable business that honors Chicago's food traditions while meeting today's customer expectations.
Dine-In / Takeout / Group Order
SpecialSeasonal items/Kids menu/Late-Riser Brunch
Pop-up/Food truck/Co-branding/Marketing events
March/Gift card/Membership
Edzo’s is coming back.
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