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    Jim’s Original

    3.1 (202 reviews)
    ModerateHot Dogs, Fast Food
    Open 7:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    JIM’S ORIGINAL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    6/2026 Opening Menu Sandwiches 1
    Dave A.

    OK, third visit (soft open day to now), writing a review. Polish (maxwell style) is a solid sausage with a good snap and mild but good seasoning. They've sonsistently been griddled up well, not overdone. The yellow mustard is mild and adds to, but is not overwhelming. The grilled onions are very mild and soft, they work on this sandwhich but would be a tad overdone anywhere else. The hot pepper is served on the side, not chopped into the onion and griddled. Would be better if there was a "hot" option done that way or some giardiniera (italian vs polish, i know). Pork Chop Sandwhich is solid if you like pork. I love it so having a nicely cooked chop with mild condiment and a soft bun that let's the pork-iness come through was solid. There's something satisfying about eating around a bone too. It's a "soft" sandwhich, and fairly mild with it's simple ingredients so don't think its going to be more that it is. Fries are FREE with sandwiches which makes the overall prices reasonable if you're looking for a meal. They're OK, and are those battered/seasoned type that are supposed to be "extra crispy," but are usually fluffy and barely crispy by the time you eat them. Again, just OK. Italian Ice is a Snowcone in terms of texture. Every time they've been crunchy and chunky as opposed to smooth and evenly mixed in flavor (more like a sorbet or granita). These are a skip.

    Italian beef and fries
    Tee T.

    Went to Jim's for dinner a second time in a weeks span. I'm happy they chose Orange because they've brought something different to our city that's rich in history and diverse in food. First time I tried the polish sausage and it was packed with a lot flavor without being too salty. This time I tried the Italian beef with sweet peppers and that was also very tasty and the au jus they give on the side was piping hot. Dipping the sandwich in the au jus soaks up the flavor bomb and softens the bread giving a nice bite. I tend to like medium spicy level foods and it was well balanced with a kick of spicy. Both items came with a side of fries which was crunchy, delicious and very hot. The fries are definitely a stand out. I would have loved some more onions in the Italian beef and the next time I'm back I'll order it with extra onions. Staff was very pleasant and friendly. My only suggestion would be to possibly install a speaker that works both indoors and outdoors so the staff can call out your name loudly when your order is ready. Both instances I dined in (sat outside my first time and inside my second time) and I did not hear my name called, but both times the staff brought out my food after noticing I most likely didn't hear my name called. Overall great experience and definitely coming back.

    Fish sandwich fries15 packets of ketchup
    Louie M.

    Batter Fried cod good flavor portion good. I asked to hold the onions add lettuce tomato and was told this would be extra charge really poor service for new establishments. Asked for extra tartar sauce got it. I didn't get the hot pepper that menu mentioned. Fries were good slightly battered not seasoned tho. I didn't ask for ketchup but got close to 15 packets. What ever I was charged for lettuce tomato barely any lettuce they lost $ with ketchup packets. Drove thru so I can say it looked clean and contemporary ambiance. I will give them one more try after all the proof will be in there doggies

    Kurt T.

    Despite the mixed reviews, I actually really liked Jim's Original. I got the Maxwell Street hot dog and a cheeseburger, and both had really good flavor. The hot dog had that nice snap when you bite into it, and the grilled onions worked really well on both. Each order comes with fries, and honestly the fries were one of my favorite parts. They came out super hot and crispy, exactly how fries should be, and complemented the dog and burger perfectly. There's also plenty of parking, which made the whole visit easy. I'd definitely come back.

    Bone in pork chop sandwich
    John O.

    Second time here and first dining in. It's a small indoor area with a big unshaded patio. The footprint of the lot dictated this. Orders are prepared very quickly and the food is well priced. All sandwiches come with a big order of fries so before a drink your lunch is right around 10 bucks give or take. Speaking of drinks, I see a number of people lost their minds because there were no free water cups. Don't the water obsessed always have a giant water bottle with them at all times? Anyway, they listened and now have a water dispenser and small cups. I had the bone-in pork chop sandwich. Instructions are provided so you don't bite into the bone. It was a delicious chop served Maxwell Street style which means a mix of yellow mustard and lots of lightly grilled onions. I saw some people complaining about the bun being dry. I did notice that at first but was thankful for it as I ain't because the onions and mustard are a wet mix and if there's pineapple bun was steamed it would never stay together. My wife went Old School Chicago having the Chicago style hot dog. It's got all the required ingredients for the style. Let's make it clear: this is a hot dog stand. It is not Napa Rose. Good food, served quickly at a great price. It's that simple.

    Everything you've ever dreamt of Disappearing when you wake up  Double Hot Dog (Chicago & Maxwell Street Styles) Combo from #JimsOriginal
    Mojo S.

    I'm a firm believer that they're should be just as many hot dog fast food chains as burger chains because, all things being equal, I enjoy hot dogs/beef franks/sausages more than burgers. I always have. I don't know why burger fast food joints outnumber hot dog ones 9:1. I wish we had a place like Ted's here. Jim's Original is a good substitute. It doesn't have quite the variety or the taste of a Ted's, but the two dogs I had were quite good. I think I preferred the Maxwell Street Style over the Chicago Dog. Onions, peppers, and mustard is more my taste at any rate. I even liked the fries a lot, especially when they give you order for free with every sandwich. I thought the customer service was okay. The wait was rather long because they only have the one register. This is the same problem you run into at PCHot Dogs. Even one more register would help. But otherwise my order got to me fast and I had no problems with my order. I thought the dining room and patio was an okay size so the complaints from others is really strange to me. The parking lot one though I agree is very on the nose. It is a small parking lot and the last few spots are in danger of being blocked off if Ty's drive-thru line is rather long. That's a terrible design flaw. All in all, Jim's Original turned out to be okay and a place I'll consider if I'm in the area.

    Burger and fries. I do not recommend
    Frank P.

    I wasn't impressed with this place at all. First the parking lot is tiny. If you are parked in the back you might get stuck because of the drive thru line. The inside is really cramped. Its hard to get your drinks with everyone waiting for their food. The double Chicago dog wasn't bad. I'll get a single next time since the second dog kept falling out of the bun. It did have a nice snap. Fries come with everything but they were a little soggy. The burger was awful. It reminded me of a burger you would get in a school cafeteria. I think I would rather drive up the street to PCH dogs.

    Joyce L.

    I always get excited when my midwest favorites come to the west coast! I had to visit Jim's Original to see if it lived up to memory. It's not a huge menu, but we opted for the The Original (polish sausage) and Italian Beef sandwich. Love how they give you a free side of fries with your order! The polish sausage had a nice snap to it and the caramelized onions and the mustard cut through the fattiness. It also came with a pickled pepper. I got cocky about my spice tolerance and bit through that sucker and nearly died. If you like to live on the edge, by all means eat the pepper. The Italian Beef was just okay. The bread was kind of hard and the au jus (just a quick dip) made it fall apart. The fries were nice and crisp and added to the overall enjoyment of the meal. Give this place a try!

    Good flavor but soggy and hard to hold. Note the tiny cup I used for ice
    Yvonne C.

    I thought I'd wait a bit so they could work out the issues before trying it. My husband went and really liked the food so I figured it's time for me to try it. First issue is the layout. Whoever designed this place should've made the indoor seating space larger than the outdoor seating space. The inside was cramped and claustrophobic. I asked for a cup of ice and I was told they didn't have cups for ice. I made do with the tiny Dixi-size cup they had next to the water jug on the counter (that was their solution to the complaints about not having water available). The flavor of my Maxwell Street Style Dog was good, but the bun was so soggy and squished and it fell apart after one bite. Next time (and I will give it another try) I will ask for half the amount of onions. Maybe it won't be so soggy if there's less grilled onions? The fries were good but I'll ask that they be well done-they were tasty but flim flammy. All in all, B-

    Erica T.

    I really wanted to like it . As someone who's been to Chicago many many times, I really wanted to like it . The hot dog was over boiled/cooked. It had a weird snap to it. The burger was cold, cheese not melted and when we sat outside (there's no speaker if you sit outside to know when it's ready) the 3 employees stood there and didn't wave or say anything . Though they were super slow and one could have walked over and brought the order or at least opened the patio door to say "your food's ready" all 3 of them stood there staring out the window . You are in the service industry, not cashier industry. I'm giving them 2 stars not 1 because the bathrooms were clean and the fries were good. The other items wouldn't make me come back. A Vienna sausage should be available IMO , if you want to feel Chicago in OC!

    Fries
    Ryan S.

    Came to check out this new restaurant in the area with some friends, and they have a very convenient drive-thru. The prices are very reasonable, and each sandwich came with a side of fries. It was hard to get a good photo since we got the food to-go, but the Italian beef sandwich came with a lot of meat. The sandwich would've benefited from more of the beef stock/sauce because it was a little dry, but overall flavorful. For a fast food meal, this was great quality.

    Polish sausage with grilled onions and mustard.
    Tim S.

    Had to try the new spot. Very friendly service. Had the polish dog (signature dish). Good flavor. It's was super hot the day I went. So I sat inside. Not a lot of seating space inside. Nice patio when it's not 100 degrees outside.

    Polish dog is amazing and full of onions and mustard!
    Chef Masa H.

    The polish is a hit! According to the owner, the beef sandwich is undergoing a a few tweaks. Can't wait to try it again!!!

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    Love this place! Highly recommend! Love the hot dogs but the real show stealer is the sausage. Bags are filled with fries too!

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