Ed's Restaurant

This place is amazing!! Real hamburger and amazing fries. And the chocolate milk shake was the best I have had in a long time!!

It was the wee dawn hours ushering in a Monday morning as we ambled along Interstate 10.
The sounds of the pavement passing under were giving way to the groaning sounds of hunger taking over.

As my Fav Fab One started looking online for a tasty oasis, I advised that I didn't want any 'Exit Food'. None of those cookie-cutter franchise food factories just off the I-10 for me.
Nearing a town with a name like DeFuniak Springs almost guaranteed we'd find the perfect place. And that is when she found Ed's...

The first thing I noticed when pulling into the parking lot was that Ed's has been in business since 1964. That's 58 years, folks!

Now there ain't nothin' fancy about Ed's. It's a simple shack with a sometime walk-up window, side by side outside bathrooms, slightly hazed over window filmed windows and plenty of time-honored scars. Right inside the door you see the sizzlin' flattop where all of the cooking creations come to life.

Moseying over to get our breakfast wishes was a girl named Micah. Turns out she was as unique as her name. Friendly and with a bit of fun she welcomed us in true Southern style. When visiting new places, that first contact with a local makes all the difference. Micah made us feel right at home.

Now remember, we're in Ed's for breakfast. It's roughly 8 am here, 9 where we live. Fab One and I keep flipping the two-sided menu over, and over. Lots of choices. Omelets. Pancakes. Eggs any way you like. And a mention about some mighty fine biscuits.

With a hint of mischief in her eyes, Fab One shyly says she's curious about Ed's signature Pub Burger. I glanced around over my shoulder at the sign outside. Sure enough, in big letters it proclaims, 'Home of the PUB BURGER'.

Giggling like two kindergarteners we wondered if Ed's would be willing to whomp up a couple of Pub Burgers while the sun was still waking up outside???
It was at this moment that Micah approached, pen & order paper in hand. Feeling like I was cheating on the breakfast gods I mustered the courage to ask Micah if hamburgers, no, Pub Burgers, could be in our near future? To our great amusement, she responded "Absolutely!"

I could see two girls flipping food, slicing and dicing over at the flattop. The clink of the spatula followed by sizzles and a tiny billow of smoke. This was the heart of Ed's.
It wasn't long before a wonderful beefy sweet aroma filled the air. Pub burger fueled whiffs teasing our tastebuds.

Micah marched towards our table with two plates destined for our palettes. And a basket of fries. It was true home-cooked goodness.
Golden buns with a shimmering glint of greasy yum oozing down.

I bit into a fry first. That crunch told me this breakfast 'lunch' bunch was a munching great hunch!
The burger before me was cut in half. Crispy curves of beef overhung the bun. American cheese filled those curves, cascading into cheesicle drips.

Taking that first bite of burger, I was in a very happy place. And so was that woman across the table from me! Can you picture a pickle puckering smiling face?
I was in the midst of pure greatness. Holding an 'all the way' burger that needed nothing else! Nothing. No added mayo. No ketchup. NOTHING.
A juicy patty of perfection lovingly wrapped in all the way WOW!
With a hint of that 'you know it' shiny good dripping down the hand.

By far a burger worthy of being in any PUB. Anywhere.
Perfect Ultimate Burger!

With the mischief that is me, I couldn't resist talking to the cook(s) responsible for this magical meal. I motioned at one of the cooks with a forefinger 'come here' wiggle. (The kind your mama would do when in trouble).
She had a look of 'Uh-oh' on her face as she sheepishly stepped over to me. I proceeded to sternly announce that she hit that burger OUT OF THE PARK! Followed by a whole lot of very sincere praise. Her face went from OMG to glee immediately! Her name is Caroline. As she glowed, she said that made her day. She advised her able co-cook was Sam. Both lovely girls.

Ed's. We thank you! And we'll hopefully see you again, soon!

This place was SUCH a FABULOUS find! When I say it is a WONDERFUL burger, I might be selling it short. There was not one thing on my plate that was anything less than delicious. The place was packed and yet the quality of food being served never slipped. The milkshakes were superb as well! I advise you all to go here next time you are in the panhandle of Florida! It is so worth the trip.