Jim's Original

Jim's Original is a hot dog joint Cook County Illinois located in United States.

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  • Phone

    (312) 733-7820

  • Website

    jimsoriginal.com

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  • Type

    Hot Dog Joint

Address

1250 S Union Ave (at James M Rochford St) Chicago , IL 60607 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating No
Menus Brunch, Lunch

Comments / 92


Keywords:

Polish sausage hot dogs pork chop sandwich good for a late night maxwell street polish french fries beef polish casual good for a quick meal meats cheeseburgers good service Chicago dogs great value scenic views buns chicken peppers onions inexpensive
Chicagoist

Jim's Original is a Chicago hot dog mainstay on the Near West Side. We've described Jim's Original's Vienna beef hot dogs and complimentary fries as the perfect hangover cure . Read more

Eater

Does a polish sausage count as a hot dog ? If so, then Jim's belongs on this list, as their Maxwell Street polish sausages , with onions and sport peppers , are a true taste of Chicago . Read more

Erik Rowley

Come here on a beautiful spring or summer day, eat your Polish dog while leaning against the outdoor metallic counter top, relax & take in the scene of the Chicago skyline-Hotdog stand with best view !

Erik Rowley

The Polish Sausage Dog with onions is a real treat, not your typical “drag through the garden ” style dog, but every bit genuine Chicago food fare. Fries are great along with a Wildwood fruit soda .

ben m

The polish is the standout, but you can't go wrong. Service is fast.

Serious Eats

Best known for its solid Polish sausage heaped with sautéed onions and mustard , don't forget about the bone-in pork chop sandwich .

Damien Williams

Best polish ever. A good place to go when you had a bit to drink. Also don't let the line fool you. Service is lightning fast.

Erika Davis

Best polish sausage in Chicago. Their fries have a good flavor too. Very authentic Chicago.

Serious Eats

The original Maxwell Street stand may have moved a few times, but it's still a classic.

JohnnyCRSr

The Maxwell Street polish is delicious in true Chicago fashion!

Ryan Eick

The polish sausage and pork chop sandwiches are both amazing.

Elder James Bobo

Best polish sausages in the world

Tony Ross

Polish Sausage is the best!!

Lucky Peach

WHAT TO EAT: Polish sausage , deep-fried pork chop sandwich with griddled onions and pickled peppers . For full review, click Read more. Read more

🍀♎️ ChiReddGotInk😘😊

I am EXCITED they accept debit cards because I don't carry cash &&&&& haven't had them in a long time I can say my 14$ was worth it especially after work

Neal Jain

Solid Polish sausage , 30 minute wait at midnight, peppers were surprisingly hot - gave me the hiccups instantly!

Shiquita Jenkins

Best polish in the city ! I do missed this place.

Explore Chicago

Except for a brief period when relocating to Union Avenue, Jim’s Original is the longest continuously operating hot dog stand to have once served the hungry patrons of Maxwell Street Market . Read more

Anton Shuster

Their Maxwell Street polish sausages , with onions and sport peppers , are a true taste of Chicago .

'Juanette Appleton - Ivy

I absolutely love the pork chop sandwiches & polishes. My absolute favorites! 😉

Patrice Brazil

Best French fries - best polish sausage and I don't know why - the other place is a poor second

Carla A

Absolutely delish! Every order comes with fries , they accept debit and credit cards, and it's cheap !

al viciedo

Get the Polish Sausage , skip the hot dog . Free fries with EVERY order! Amazing Polish Sausage , authentic Chicago.

David Weathersby

Classic hot dog spot in Chicago.

ShyInTheCity

This is a MUST HAVE in Chicago! Anything on the menu is great! Lived here for 20+yrs #JewTown

Latasha Brown

Polish dogs are amazing just like when I was a little girl. Brings back memories.

Arthur Leeds

Great Polish and fries

Rick E Fox

Cheap , fast n tasty.

Explore Chicago

“A Chicago dog with the works” lets your server know that you want an all-beef hot dog in a poppyseed bun , served with all the toppings that make a Chicago-style dog famous. Read more

Thai Vargas

All sandwiches come w/ fries ...warning for any dieters out there!! But they're so good!

Nikkia J Smith

Didn't like the hot dog and didn't care for the mild sauce ... First time here & I was disappointed but I will be back to try something different! Very optimistic!

Desirée Rivera-Quiles

They were so good mmmm

Larry Pyrz

Pork chop with grilled onions and mustard is great "pig out" fare.

Monica O'Keefe

If you are a tourist done behave like one! Order the polish all the way and get out of the line or b shouted at!

Karen Horn

Get the cheeseburger , polish or pork chop sandwich

James O'Leary

Everything

Cj Valentino

Legendary don't expect anything but good quick greasy food and you'll be uber happy THE BEST AFTA SPOT

Krystal Mangulabnan

Show your UIC iCard an get a free can of pop!

Dereald M

Hot dogs and polish sausages .

Steve ‘Pudgy’ De Rose

Buses serve the Halsted | Rochford stop (one block west) 24 hours a day. Read more

Nick Galindo

Ask for them to deep fry your polish for a bit. Do it.

Daniel K.

there's two pairs of lines - each has one line to order and another to pick up and pay - don't get in the line with the cash register first

Nate Jones

If you come by taxi , don't let it go. No cabs in this part of town .

Steve Kunka

Polish Sausage and cheesesburger for lunch

Prince Onyeise

I like to order the Polish without the peppers

Pierre Jordan

Everything is good

Tywond Hamilton

You have to bite the pepper after every bite of your polish.

Pierre Jordan

Everything

Alberto Chavez

Beef polish is awesome..

Beverly Armstead

The chicken beast is really good!

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