I don't understand any hesitation about this place! For me this is a Michelin star food experience It's got a taste of yesteryear Cheese dog sauce onion and mustard For real it's a 10 star dog experience! read more

Hot dogs are like art. They are subjective. Everyone has their own preference. If you like a dash of spice and a savory flavor, sauce, cheese, a natural cased dog and a toasted bun are the essence of a Jim's dog. I prefer to add onions but that's up to you. It's an old school drive-in. There's no indoor seating so be prepared for picnic tables, a counter or your car. I'm probably a bit biased but I've always enjoyed it. read more

Jim's sauce can be used on more than hotdogs, it's good with burgers and chicken too. They are normally busy, orders take 5-10 minutes. They offer outdoor seating at picnic tables. This hotdog joint has been in business forever with good reason, they have mastered the art of cooking hotdogs. read more

The hot dogs and game sandwiches are so good. Love their Jim dog sauce. It's such a great place to go!!

Nearly 100 years of family owned operation. Consistently good food in an old school atmosphere

Best hotdogs ever! Every time we come into town we have to make a stop here. The sauce is the best!

Jim's never disappoints! I went back today after a long 20 years of being away and it was just as amazing as ever! I highly recommend the cheese dogs with sauce and onions as well as the fries too. The taste was fantastic, the service was friendly and fast, and it was a beautiful Fall day to enjoy the sunshine and cooler temps. It's located in such a cool, quiet older neighborhood and the view of the Mon River is just breathtaking. Keep up the great work, my Friends and I'll try to not wait so long to come back, but I do live in the north hills now! :-)) read more

They are such an amazing simple place with delicious food and great prices! I always get a chicken sandwich but I know a lot of people come for the sauce and hotdogs. read more

Jim's continues to be the best there is. And what all other dogs are measured against. Great milkshakes and burgers, too. There isn't any better anywhere! Always great service and done right! read more

I hate hotdogs. Their taste is abhorrent! The sauce is so different from when I was a teen. I'm 70 now.

They had me at Sauce as who doesn't love some saucy goodness! So this seems like it's a total locals dog spot as it just seemed as if we were the outsiders coming here as Jim's is right in the middle of a neighborhood on top of a hill wayyy off the beaten path so if you really don't have a reason to come over here then you probably wouldn't even know it's here, coming here for us worked out because it's only a few minutes away from Kennywood and that's what's totally good too! Of the delicious saucy dog options I went with cheese, sauce, pickles, & onions and let me say it really was yummy like their sauce is very unique and something that I've never really tried anywhere else before like the taste is something that I really can't describe so I'll just say that it was yummy and pared well on the hotdog with all the other components. One of the real kickers though was that cheese it was melty and just awesome like that hotdog all together really was yummy it left both of us saying what's in that sauce! The fries however were pretty terrible to say the least they might have been better with cheese and sauce so that's definitely something to consider when coming here! Overall this is a small little locals place that's putting out some yummy sauce and some delicious hotdogs so if your in the area and want something fast definitely check it out! read more

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As good as I remember from growing up. Love the cheese dog with sauce or cheeseburger with sauce and onions. Cant beat the charred cheese. Get a milkshake or ice cream for dessert! read more

Been going to Jim's since the late 60's. Hundreds of experiences. All great. Until yesterday. Ordered 4 cheese dogs with sauce and onions and 3 bottles of sauce. Dogs were tough and extremely salty. Very little sauce. Can't believe I am writing a negative review about Jim's. Will be only making my own at home from now on. I can't tell you how salty these dogs were. read more

Jim's is a great local spot for a quick meal. The sauce is so unique and flavorful. I've been a fan since 1987!

I just recently made a trip to Jim's famous sauce. I was working in the area and decided to see if the hype was real. Let me tell you with confidence that this was the greatest hot dog I've ever had in my whole life. And the secret is definitely in the famous sauce. I also got some fries and gravy and they were very good as well. The hot dog sauce is different than the gravy and I couldn't get enough of that secret famous sauce. We will be back for sure and if I were you I would try to make it over because it's worth the drive. read more

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Honestly, been to Jim's multiple times and every time it never disappoints. Recommend to everyone to at least try it. Great atmosphere. The employees are always very nice and the food is always great. read more

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The Best Hot Dogs--they have been doing it right since 1927!! They also sell Hamburgers, Ham Barbecue and Shakes. read more

Jim's Famous Sauce - Outstanding Dogs--natural casing dogs, special sauce and real cheese! - Hot Dogs Near Me - West Mifflin, Pennsylvania

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I'm not being sarcastic when I say that this is the best restaurant in Pittsburgh. If you've never been, you have to get cheese dog with sauce and onions or else you're doing this wrong. You could tell me that you hate every single one of those ingredients and I don't care you need to try it as it is meant to be eaten. The staff there. They write nothing down. It's like a point of pride that it's all in their heads. And I've never seen them get an order wrong. Sometimes it takes a few minutes because they broil everything after your order. Be patient. PERFECTION TAKES TIME. If I could be the Duchess at Jim's, that would be a good day. I aspire to be a regular here, which is pretty hard to do from 1,000+ miles away. I also sometimes do the sausage with sauerkraut. But seriously...say it with me people, "CHEESE DOG WITH SAUCE AND ONIONS." It is the one food I have to have if I'm in Pittsburgh. read more

Jim's Famous Sauce - Hot Dogs Near Me - West Mifflin, Pennsylvania

Not good at all! Got the cheeseburger, fries and a cheese dog with sauce. I wasn't able to finish any of it. Very low quality, and that sauce is disgusting. I don't know what it is, an oddly flavored slime. I stopped at a convenience store after to get something else to eat to try and get that taste out of my mouth. read more

I remember when the food was good and the people were pleasurable to be around. Food is now mediocre at best. I can just go to the local shop n save and grab a bottle of Jim's sauce and make my own at home. $5 for nachos in a hotdog sleeve is ridiculous. read more

My crazy boss goes on tangents sometimes, anything from politics, religion, to food. The only time I really listen is when he talks about food. Man, was he spot on about Jim's. "Oh, Eryn, do you like hot dogs?" He says in his silly accent. Uhh, duh. "You've gotta try Jim's". I'm so glad he told me about this awesome little spot. Out with the gang on a Wednesday before work, we stopped at Jim's and I got what my date was getting, sauce and cheese. (The crazy boss suggested onion and pepper, but I work in close proximity to other humans, and I prefer to not offend them.) Everything my boss described was spot on. The sauce (to me) was like a weird Arby's sauce, but so much better. The dog was done well and the cheese was just a little bit burned. Good addition. I am hooked. Hopefully I'll be back again this summer to try something different! Happy Eating! read more

Jim's Famous Sauce - Best dogs this side of the three rivers! - Hot Dogs Near Me - West Mifflin, Pennsylvania

Jim's may be the best kept secret of the South Hills, because I didn't know about it until very recently and it's been around since 1927! If a good hot dog is what you're craving, you gotta come here. Pulling up to the building, you can't miss it because there's a big sign for Jim's. There's a window you order from, pretty simple. You can either eat outside at one of their picnic tables or take it to go. FYI, they charge extra for to-go containers. Basic menu with hot dogs, hamburgers, some sides, and milkshakes. My husband and I each ordered two hot dogs, an order of fries with cheese to share, and he got a chocolate shake. You gotta get the sauce on whatever it is you get. I mean, that's what Jim is famous for! Highly recommend the cheese dog with sauce! I'm not exaggerating when I say, I've been craving these hot dogs since the moment I left. Living about 30 minutes away is not stopping me from becoming a regular! read more

Great food and service. Food is always hot and well done. Faster service could never be better

I love Jim's! Been coming here since I was a kid! Every time I come to town I get a dog and some sauce to go! Still has the same character! read more

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Jim's hot dogs are incredible...famous sauce, cheese, and pickles. Boom. Done. Also, they've been serving their customers in a social-distancing-type way for years. read more

Best hot dogs in Greater Pittsburgh area, and great milkshakes! Jim's sauce is really yummy (get some to take home!), and grilling cheese on buns is terrific. Wish they used Hebrew National dogs instead of current brand, but what you get there is still delicious! read more

Incredible service. Best hotdogs in town. There Italian Sausage amazing. Good portions of Nachos . ALL FOOD IS GOOD.

Had a chance to try Jim,s for the first time in years. WOW the "special dog" did not disappoint! It's the dog, sauce,onions and cheese then put under the broiler and toasted. Sooo good...this is one memorable hotdog. read more

Ate it as a kid still eat it now! Good as always don't go based off what someone else says try it for yourself!!

If you are in the area, this is a good quick stop. It is a drive-in with some picnic tables that were all in use on our visit. The menu has dogs, kielbasa, burgers and a few other options along with a great hand dipped ice cream milkshake. I just had Jim's special dog. The dogs are good and the sauce and cheese added a great flavor. The dogs are grilled then put in a broiler to toast the cheese. The sauce is a little sweet, smoky with a little spiciness. The sauce is also sold in bottles. The strawberry shake was thick with a lot of strawberry flavor came with some whipped cream and a cherry on top. So if you are in the area looking for a good dog or burger or sandwich, stop by and indulge. read more

Note #1: The official name of the business is Jim's Famous Sauce. http://www.jimsfamoussauce.com Note #2: Credit cards are now accepted. Note #3: JIm's has no indoor seating. One can either eat in their vehicle in the parking lot or at a canopied table. Take-out is also available. Bakery boxes are used for this purpose, which I've always found nifty for some reason (is it the association with donuts?). Credit Yelp, specifically Yelena K, for bringing this venerable business, one that's been hidden in a Pittsburgh suburb for 65 years, to my attention. Ever since reading Yelena's review, I had been prickling to come here. A co-worker who lives in the area only excited my imagination further with his anecdotes. Jim's tale begins in McKeesport, 1927. Tsambikos "Jim" Damianos had arrived on American shores a number of years earlier as a twentysomething from the isle of Greece, and after tiring of working for others in various blue-collar positions around Pittsburgh and elsewhere, he opened the first incarnation of Jim's in a former house on Walnut Street. A shade over 2 decades later, Jim's would be relocated to its current space in a sleepy, residential portion of West Mifflin. Yeah. Betcha thought West Mifflin was nothing but Century III Mall, chain restaurants, and shopping centers, didn't ya? I did too, not realizing how sprawling the area is and how some parts of it are downright tranquil compared to the madness of Clairton Boulevard. After driving a bit out of our way (a monthly Wal-Mart visit was our excuse for coming out here...go figure...) and damn near hitting Dravosburg (Kay doesn't always pay attention to her GPS), we came across Jim's, abruptly I might add, so much so that we were grateful no one was tailgating the Kaymobile. I had been expecting a shack in the middle of a gravel lot, but what we found was something that resembled a cozy, modest home with a storefront in place of a porch and a manicured, fenced-in backyard. As I alluded to earlier, the bedrock of Jim's is this arcane, auburn sauce that touches upon tomato sauce, BBQ sauce, and catsup in composition, and according to the advertising can be used in place of any of those condiments. What it tastes like, however, is...well, nothing...until that spice slowly creeps up on the tongue, leaving a burn that rises then descends. Famous? Perhaps. It took buying a bottle and tasting it by its lonesome via butterknife to truly appreciate it. Having it on a hot dog with grilled onions and peppers had me wondering if my palate was out-of-order for the evening. Speaking of which, Jim's utilizes Smith's brand hot dogs which are grilled and later broiled while in the bun, creating a uniquely crisp texture and juicier, more savory flavor. This is especially true when one orders a "cheesedog" as I did (hot dogs are generally a twofer proposition for me). The cheese is laid down in flaps as opposed to shredded piles, and when broiled, develops a mildly charred crust. Burgers are handled in the same manner, and mine (blame hunger) was basically the spawn of a Steak 'n Shake burger and an Eat 'n Park Superburger with its moist flattened patty. L-T-M fan that I am, I was initially dismayed that I couldn't ideally customize my burger, so I settled for cheese, diced fresh onion, and that weird sauce I'm sure not everyone likes (I'm not even sure I like it). A Kaiseresque roll was a interesting and welcome wrinkle. Jim's also serves up milkshakes and the fundamental ice cream flavors in hard-serve form. I doubt Jim's makes their own ice cream, but whatever brand of chocolate this was, I'd like to know (Breyer's?), since it was rather tasty on a temperate, overcast August evening in a typically communion wafer-ish "cake" cone. The service was friendly as well as appreciative. The trouble is, I don't know if I appreciate Jim's enough to rate it higher than a 4, and I'm almost reluctant to go that far. Jim's sauce may not have totally captured my heart and stomach, but dagnabbit if I don't like the way they do dawgs, man. That sauce? Keep it. Just gimme the toasty cheese-coated franks. So yeah. A 4, dude. May Jim's merely be a quaint neighborhood secret no longer. What to do with that bottle of sauce, though? Eh, Kay did buy some chicken at the Megalomart... P.S. Jim's pencil-thick, fresh-cut (? I saw skin on them there tater sticks) french fries were not duff in anyway, either. P.P.S. The prices, while understandably high to some, are pretty much in line with the big fast food chains these days, and heck, I'd much rather be eating Jim's food than The Clown's as should you. read more

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Jim's is my favorite place in all the land. Honestly. When I get married there won't be a cookie table... it'll be a Jim's dog table. The official name may now be "Jim's Famous Sauce," but my family still calls it Jim's Drive-In. My parents came here, their parents came here, and now I come here any chance I get. I have fond memories of my Pap coming home with boxes of dogs for everyone, topped with a range of goodies, and maybe even a few yummy milkshakes to wash it all down with. When the weather is nice, I like to drive up here and sit outside and just enjoy the neighborhood while I inhale my food and the intoxicating smell that wafts from this hallowed temple of deliciousness. Their kielbasa sandwich gets rave reviews from my boyfriend, but my absolute favorite is a Jim's dog with sauce, onions, and cheese. Make it two (or three)! They take credit cards now which is both awesome and dangerous. Grab a bottle of the sauce to take home! It does taste a bit different than the stuff at the restaurant, but it's a secret recipe after all! Toss it on a home-grilled dog and throw it under the broiler for a few mins... good as gold. My only complaint is that I wrote this review on an empty stomach and I'm at least 45 minutes away from Jim's. read more

Jim's Famous Sauce - His & hers: kielbasa w/ kraut and sauce, Jim's dogs with onions, sauce, and cheese. - Hot Dogs Near Me - West Mifflin, Pennsylvania

My fiancé's dad grew up here. When he was little, he spent a summer with his grandparents, who would take him here for hot dogs. He hasn't stopped talking about this place since I met him! So of course, when making the cross-country drive to move to New York, we had to make a detour! Only 15 miles off the 70? Um, yes, please. Well this 15-mile detour turned into a 2-HOUR detour going up the steep and narrow mountain roads and then back down to the freeway. Was it worth it? You betcha. The bun... oh the bun. So toasty, so crispy around the edges. It actually holds up the hot dog and doesn't fall apart after each bite. The hot dog... hefty, flavorful, so delicious. And the sauce! Just perfect, ties everything together and adds an extra punch. He keeps asking me where I want to move next and I just keep saying, "Jim's!" I don't know why he keeps laughing. I haven't been able to stop thinking about it. No hot dog will ever compare! read more

Jim's Famous Sauce - Hot Dogs Near Me - West Mifflin, Pennsylvania

Great dogs with great sauce. Milkshake was very tasty. That being said, $12 for two hotdogs and a milkshake is a bit steep. If prices were more agreeable...I might eat here more frequently. read more

Jim's hot dog is to Pittsburgh what the cheesesteak is to Philly. When you go to the counter, know what you want, don't mess around, and for the love of God, DO NOT ASK THEM TO MIX THE FAMOUS SAUCE WITH KETCHUP. It's a one or the other proposition. While much yes, it looks like it was drained from a can of pork and beans, don't let that put you off, it is unique and extremely delicious. I love the way they broil cheese on top of the hotdogs, and the cherry limeade is excellent. read more

Jim's Famous Sauce - Hot Dogs Near Me - West Mifflin, Pennsylvania

Jim's sauce is the bomb You must get a cheese dog with onions and sauce. Or get a cheese burger with onions and sauce. Get the sauce! Get lots of napkins. Skip the French fries ( the are baked!) read more

There have been many food options that were staples in my diet in Buffalo that I was surprised were not regulars in Pittsburgh. Hot dog stands is one of them. After complaining about not having them here, a coworker directed me to Jim's and said I had to try it. It is out of the way so it took me a while to finally get there, but I am glad we did! They have hot dogs, burgers and chicken, but you'd be foolish to not get a hot dog. Make sure you get it with sauce, pickles and cheese. SOOOOOOO good! There is table seating but note that it is picnic tables and they are not covered. They also have a variety of milkshakes. I tried the root beer and it was fantastic. read more

After all the hype and having friends tell me about it i decided to try Jim's, and i must say i am impressed, no it'd not the best dog i ever but it was delicious, the sauce was indescribable, it was tomatoey yet mildly spicy and not overpowering, it was a nice sauce to add to a dog much better than chili sauce, and different than ketchup, got it with onions sauce bacon and cheese and boy was it yum, the fries were meh, but that's not what u are going for are ya, your going for the weenie, and with that i give it a solid 4 stars, they take cards which is a plus, and they have nice fast staff anf the food is made fresh, and it is def of quality, this place is def a hidden gem. read more

One of the best hot dog place. Many choices of condiments, famous for their sauce. They toast the buns.

We went on a little cruise last night since it was so nice out. We ended up in the back of west Mifflin. I did a yelp search of food in the area and jims showed up. It was our first time here and we really enjoyed it! my bf ordered a cheese dog, burger and chocolate shake. I went with a ham bbq and fries. My bf's food looked amazing.. especially the cheese dog. The burger was also a nice size. we ate at a picnic table that they offered. the shake was also good. I personally was not a fan of ham bbq. the Pittsburgh way to cook a ham bbq is let the ham slow cook in the bbq sauce. Jims sandwich was just slices of deli ham cooked on the grill then topped with their signature sauce. the sauce is good but sandwich was upsetting honestly. shoe string fries were basic too. would love homemade fries guys! next time i'll stick to their burgers, hot dogs and shakes. those are all winners. I wanted to do 3 star review bc of my underwhelming sandwich, but honestly we really enjoyed our time here. it will be a new summer staple for us! read more