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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


A person stands behind a cash register and in front of bags of chips.

As COVID-19 continues to harm business, some local shop owners ask for support

January 24, 2023

After temporarily closing for the majority of 2022, Edzo's Burger Shop reopened in September. Sales slowly picked up, owner Eddie Lakin said, especially close to the end of the year. But during...

storefront with a yellow slope window awning with word “Edzo’s” in big bubble letters above “burger shop

Edzo’s Burger Shop returns with a soft reopening, revitalized interior

September 28, 2022

Edzo’s Burger Shop relaunched operations earlier this month following seven months behind closed doors. After closing temporarily in February due to COVID-19 restrictions and slow business with winter...

Edzo’s peanut butter and bacon sandwich. Despite the strange combination, the PB&B is a hidden gem on the menu, some patrons said.

Forget candy canes, peanut butter and bacon sandwich is a holiday treat

December 3, 2019

This holiday season, skip the eggnog, candy canes and gingerbread. There’s a new player in town — Edzo’s Burger Shop’s peanut butter and bacon sandwich. The “PB & B” has been on the beloved...

Edzo’s owner recognized as ‘life changer’ for work with Curt’s Cafe

October 27, 2014

The owner of Edzo’s Burger Shop will be honored Saturday for hiring at-risk youth who have graduated the Curt's Cafe job training program. Eddie Lakin of Edzo's, 1571 Sherman Ave., will receive...

Communication sophomores Kees Devos and Haley Hart share a meal at Edzo's Burger Shop. Edzo's will extend its open hours to 10 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays starting next week.

Recent expansions allow Edzo’s to begin evening hours

January 22, 2014

After working as a luxury chef in places like Barcelona, Spain, and Bologna, Italy, Eddie Lakin opened Edzo’s Burger Shop in Evanston so he could make a living and still return to his family every night. But,...

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