Pretty delicious hot dogs! Definitely a place to visit when in Chicago. We went in the middle of the week and it was still pretty busy. Seems like the place to go for lunch when you're working! read more

A legendary place in Chicago, somewhere you need to visit. The pork chop sandwich was superb. And it's so fun to see how this place brings people from all over Chicago together. read more

It was late when I off at my work. It was evening and I haven't eaten any food yet. I was starving already So while walking I found this fast food. The only problem is there are long line the counter. I want to blackout and find other store but I can't see any store open. Oh there are store that open but have a pricey price. This fast food is affordable. I fall in line and it took a lot of minutes before it my turn. I ordered two sausages. It's good that it served quickly since it was fast-food. It served hot. But when I open the packaging it was so messy. There are sauces I the bun already. And it was messy to it, but although it was messy it was good. The sausages were juicy and tasty. I like it. read more

I've heard it said by many, that Jim's serves the Original Maxwell Street dogs. So, of course it was on my list of "must eat" on my trip to Chicago. Now, I have something to compare it to the places here in California that claim to serve authentic Chicago style hot dogs. First, from what I could tell, parking can be a pain. Learned that the no parking sign, or the limited time parking is just there for show. Cars were parking and parked there for what seemed like forever and the Chicago PD just drove by. My group's car was among those in the timed parking. Second, there are multiple building so just know that they're all the same. Just get in line behind someone and wait your turn. Order, pay and take your order away. No calling names or numbers. Take it and eat there - but just know there's no seating or tables. Or do what my friends and I did - drove to a Chicago landmark (Fields Museum) and ate our meals there. Had a Polish Sausage and a Pork Chop Sandwich. Sausage was okay, but the Pork Chop Sandwich was killer! The Pork Chop was tender, juicy and went surprising well on a bun with the grilled condiments. I wish I had ordered two of them instead of the Polish Sausage but at least now I know better for the next time. Nothing wrong with the Polish Sausage but it just seemed to lack the "BAM" factor for me. it was tasty and went well with the onions and mustard; and the bun was nice and soft. Just didn't knock my socks off like the Pork Chop Sandwich did. Overall, five stars for the Pork Chop Sandwich alone. Knocked it down for what I actually went there to try; the Polish Sausage. read more

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The food is solid. It's not to expensive. Service is quick. Not a place to sit down so you just eat in your car.

This is a tradition when coming to Chicago. This time the sausage sandwich tasted better than before but the fries weren't cook enough for me. read more

Since I was in the area working on maxwell street of course I had to stop by and see what all the fuss was about with the original Jims stand. It was okay, but I wasnt truly impressed. I got the all beef polish, fries and a cheese cup. Your typical greasy, unhealthy chicago style food. The fries were ok and they piled the onions high like I asked them. Fast, quick, in and out. read more

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If you're looking for Chicago's famous hot dog. Fan of the all beef Polish sausage Hot Dog with everything. Love that little chilly they provide. The best go-to place for late cravings. Service is very fast. Fies are crunch and tastes great read more

I heard so much about this place and I thought I would give it a try. I ordered a hotdog and a Polish with everything which included mustard, sport peppers and their oily onions. I guess I have been eating too healthy lately because my stomach ached for 2 days. I'm guessing it was the oily onions that did me in. The taste of the food was just okay. I'm glad I went there to cure my curiosity, but I will not be going back. read more

This little hole-in-the-wall hot dog/Polish sausage place is an institution on the near southside of Chicago - right by Roosevelt Road in the University of Illinois Chicago campus area and hard-by the old Maxwell Street mall - you can watch the cars zip by on the Dan Ryan Expressway as you savor your Polish sausage on Jim's stand-up eating bar. This place does few things, but they do them well. Jim's has been here for 70 years and they know their clientele. They have pork chops and hamburgers and hot dogs and the like ... but they made their bones with Polish sausage and 100% beef Polish sausage - that is your real choice - how do you want your Polish sausage. We had the regular Polish sausage - with everything but peppers (mustard and a load of melt-in-your-mouth onions). All orders come with fries - and the fries are noteworthy (crisp on the outside - really crisp - and meaty and soft on the inside). You may want to ask for extra salt. This little place knows how to do Polish sausage ... and if this is your first visit make sure to get it. Reasonable price, neat location (safe and sound with usually a security guy on the corner who makes you feel at peace), street parking, and a real local establishment (you will notice the construction workers who pull up and get an order and move on - semi trailers and the like too). This is a local Polish place and you'll notice who pulls up - Chicago Police/Firefighters peeps and the like. If the locals like it, you know it is a find. Don't miss this - five stars. read more

So, I can't really give five stars to a walk up hot dog stand, but this hole in the wall is darn close to being worthy. Tried it Maxwell Street Style - so loaded up. Perfectly crisp and really good flavor. Haven't really been to Chicago if you don't get a dog, and this is a solid dog! read more

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Polish sausage was very good. The meat had a good spice to it. It also came with fries which were decent. I preferred the sausage to be grilled instead of boiled. For $6, it was a cheap meal and worth a visit. read more

Ok first of all let me say that this was a midnight run and I was craving Italian ice and fries so my boy friend took me here. When we first arrived there was plenty of parking and there is paid parking. I would say on the busiest day there would be no parking at all because its on the side of the express way. The areas could have had more lighting but it was only the lights that were displayed on the building and two street lights to cover the whole area. The actual eating area which is outside standing was clean surprisingly and people were actually eating there. I thoroughly enjoyed my fries and cheese cup. Everything was warm and fresh and the fries were fried to a crisp which was so so good. They were crunchy and buttery on the outside and soft on the inside, which satisfied me. The problem came when I ordered my Strawberry Italian Ice. I am a south sider so I always had Maxwell's (which was next door). I am use to the strong strawberry lemonade ice that was too good to put down. If you are from the hood I can say that the ice Jim's gave me was nasty and tasted like sugar water. there was no lemonade inside of it and the mixture was watered down, with no strawberry taste. I should have known something was wrong when I seen that the mixture was light pink instead of a darker reddish pink. Since I was craving this and wanted this so bad, it ruined my taste buds and my mood. I was so salty that I ordered an Italian ice and got frozen sugar water with no flavor. Terrible read more

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The food is fast, service is attentive and fries are delish!! This the second time I've had Jim's and I don't remember the first time. I was not impressed. I ordered a double hamburger, cheeseburger and 2 polish sausages. Now I've been craving a polish so I was looking forward to it. The food was so dry and hard to eat. Not sure if it was because it was late. The meat patties on the hamburger was thin and dry. My nephew could barely eat it. Though we had to get it plain, even dabbing it in ketchup didn't help. My niece thought the cheeseburger was dry as well. As for the polish sausages. We ordered them with mustard only. They were crisp and had a nice crunch but I was not impressed. I like the polish sausage from another place in Bridgeport. Though theirs doesn't have a crunch when eating, it wasn't dry. The fries are the best. I like my fries well done and with a crunch. If I only want fries I would come here. Who knows maybe I will give it a try again. read more

Overhyped and honestly just not good. Onions were over cooked into a mash. Bun was mushy. The polish didn't have a snap. The polishes at Costco is honestly better than this. read more

Jim's Original - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is the often imitated, never duplicated Maxwell Street Polish Sausage. I can literally eat this sandwich morning, noon, and night (because they are open 24/7 including holidays) but also because it's just one of my favorite sandwiches. The simplicity of the sandwich (bun, sausage, mustard, onions) in relation to the quality and deliciousness beats just about any sandwich I know. It's also one of the cheapest, most filling sandwiches you can get anywhere. The blend of spices in the sausage pairs so well with the sweet, caramelized onions and mustard. I also enjoy the hot peppers that accompany the sandwich to give that acidic kick that I'm always looking for. I've tried polish sausages at various establishments around the city, baseball games, etc., but nothing compares to the sausages and fries you get at Jim's. You also get the nostalgia of a true hot dog stand. Literally no where to sit. You just walk up and eat at an outdoor countertop or in your car, or take it home. Jim's Original is a true Chicago classic. read more

Jim's Original - Polish Sausage Sandwich - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Jim's is a local, hole-in-the-wall place, perfect for drunk food. I got their filet of fish sandwich which was amazing. Nothing fancy here, just a plain old simple fish sandwich. There could have been more tartar sauce, but overall I was happy to have tried it. It's one of those places that tastes better at night as they are open 24/7. They seem to be understaffed right now though, and so the wait times have been pretty ridiculous. Otherwise, this is a great local place to try as an alternative to big fast-food chains. I will definitely go back again! read more

Jim's Original - Filet of fish - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Stopped in for the bone in pork chop sandwich. It's delicious! Served with onions and mustard on a traditional hamburger bun. This and the polish sausage make Jim's a Chicago institution and a must visit. Note: it's counter service only so plan on eating standing up or in your car. read more

Jim's Original - Pork Chop Sandwich - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

If you're looking for the true "old style" Maxwell Street Hot Dogs, Polish or Pork Chop sandwiches (bone in), look no further. The hot peppers are exactly that - Hot Peppers! read more

I heard about this place from a youtube video and definitely HAD to check it out. Obviously everyone comes here for the porkchop sandwich and the polish dog. So thats what I ended up getting and I wasn't even hungry! The porkchop sandwich was bread, grilled onions and mustard. Its the same toppings with the polish dog. Each order came with fries. The porkchop sandwich was pretty good, wasn't your typical dry chop, but watch out for the bone! Don't be mistaken and bite into the bun thinking there aint no bone. The polish dog on the other hand, hands down the best. I'm sorry costco polish dog, you got nothing on Jim's. FRIES FRIES, i think they lace it with crack cause however they make it it is delicious! read more

Jim's Original - Menu as of 5/5/16 - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The best polish sausage hotdogs in the US I think. Man their good & the side walk service is fast and looks clean. The combos have gone up but not to bad. You have to try these hotdogs with fires and a cold soda. The servers make them in front of you and put them out quick. Theses guys are on the ball. read more

I've been coming here for yearssss they were at a different location once upon a time but still the BEST polish's ever. I wish they had all the nice, hard working Latino men working like before and not the rude, mouth smackin' eyeball rolling women- taking care of customers. This is why I took a star away read more

Bumping it up a star for the fries and cheese sauce! Still quick and fast! read more

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5 stars all around. They give me extra peppers when I ask for it. Cheap prices. Please be polite to these people that work here. Please control your friend if they come up drunk. I've seen so many rachet people be rude to the cashiers and chefs. :( read more

Five stars for the pork chop sandwich. Three stars for the polish sausage. Pork chop (with bone) was awesome- was expecting it to be really fatty and chewy but it was surprisingly tender and was complemented well with a heap of sautéed onions and mustard. Would definitely go back out of my way for another one. Sausage wasn't bad, it just wasn't anything that great. read more

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Saddest hot dog I've had in Chicago. Asked for a hot dog with everything and received a plain hotdog with onions. Where is the relish, the mustard, and the peppers? For God's sake, how do you F*** up a hotdog in Chicago? It should be a misdemeanor to serve such trash. read more

For a lot of us who grew up or lived in Chicago for any length of time, Jim's is the after-hours food joint! Jim's is a Chicago institution on the late-night food scene. I don't think the menu has changed since I was a kid. It's pure Chicago blue-collar fair. I'm talking about their world-famous polish sausage & onions sandwich, hot dogs, & pork chop sandwich!! That's right! PORK CHOP sandwich!! Try to find that in Dallas. The only thing missing from the menu is a BEEF and Chicago tamales (If you're from Chicago, you know). You drive or walk up to the order window. There is always somebody in first of you, even at 3 or 4 in the morning. Place your order at one window, pay at the next, and wait a minute or so and then pick up your order at the last window. They if you're like most people, you'll stand off to the side (don't block the windows) and eat your meal. If it's raining or the snow is heavy, you can eat your car. LOL!! I love Jim's!! It's moved to its current spot since my early days at Jim's, but the food is still delicious, and it's still the go-to late-night spot after leaving the club for a quick meal! read more

Loved the all beef polish. It's the only thing I have had here. Onions and mustard are all you need. Fries are solid, so is the cheese sauce. read more

This hot dog dtand has some of the best Chicago-style hot dogs I have yet to taste. I definitely recommend this stand to any UIC students or others that have yet to try a quality Chicago-style hot dog! read more

Jim's Original is the original thing! Fast Service Fantastic Food! I worked hard to bring hotdogs to Arizona right next to the MLB training camp in Peoria AZ. Google us"Smokey Joe's Hot Dogs LLC" but a contractor took our $60K deposit and wouldn't build or return the deposit. Anyway, during my research phase of this project Jim's Original YouTube video was viewed hundreds of times. I was in Chicago visiting my brother and do some Geo Caching and decided to add Jim's Original to my list. Well worth the stop! A Chicago staple since 1939, you guys are the real deal!!!! read more

Mmm, this place is known to UIC students and cabbies for their Maxwell St Polish dogs - mustard, fried onions, all in a bun; their fries are wonderfully battered, and the cute little ketchup packets that come with are an extra bonus. The sausage itself is thick, juicy, and has a snappy skin. They're also opened gosh-darn late (I don't think they ever close), so if you're craving for a sausage, go there! +open 24 hours +Maxwell St Polish +comes with complimentary fries :D +street parking read more

Ok so, aside from people mentioning that Chicago's pizza is a must try we were referred to this Hot Dog place a few times. So this place sits in somewhat of a sketchy part of Chicago by their University and along side a freeway. Nevertheless, we came and ordered and then were surprised with the tasty meal we got from this place. The location gets busy and apparently their is a "imposter" location just down the street. The food itself was very tasty and worth the stop. Luckily we were a group so we felt ok coming here but we were told many people do avoid it because of the area. This is not a sit in place and just an order-to-go place so dont expect to eat here. Also the staff are pretty straight to the point, they need quick answers etc but that's how Chicagoans are we were told. Either way I would definitely recommend this place and would return on another Chicago visit. read more

Jim's Original - 100% polish dog - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Brings back old memories when you stop at this spot if you grew up in Chicago. It's not a sit down restaurant. You order and you have to eat out in the street. Right next to the ordering spot, there's a standing table where you can stand up and eat. Loved the polish dog but I was more impressed by crispy French fries. read more

Jim's Original - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The polish hot dog was good- for a regular hot dog. It was cool to know that it is a classic Chicago locale, but I would not take a far drive searching out this place for round two. The fries were a great compliment. Overall, tasty cheap meal that is filling. Open 24hrs! read more

I don't know if dis was da original name but dey had da same menu, good old cholesterol fat laden, artery clogging food when Maxwell Street was in its hey day before Dey tore it down & built University Village. Back in Da day many years ago when I was a Ut I use to come here when it was part of Maxwell street @ 3 or 4am in Da mornin. I had many a drunken nights where only da grease from this food seemed to satiate my hunger, absorb the alcohol and reduce my hangovers the next day. After a night on the town we use come and have a polish sausage wid Da grilled onions & mustard or Da pok chop Samich wit da same grilled onions & mustard. Ahhhh dos wer Da day my friend we thought they never end, but alas all thing come to an end. I picked up my wife late one night from St Bernard Hospital as she worked the 2nd shift. We were headed home up the Dan Ryan expressway when I got dis brilliant idea. I said why don't we stop off and get a Polish Sausage. Well just like the old days we got it wit da grilled onions & mustard, but unlike the old days I couldn't finish eating this greasy sausage. I don't mean to be snotty, but I guess I evolved to a higher level. It's time to retire the sausage. I tried to relive the glory days like Al Bundy and give da sausage another shot, but alas it was not to be. read more

They have a sign up advertising "Martin Luther King Jr day" $3 polishes today. We were at the window and placed our order at 3:01p and they refused to honor what they were advertising. read more

Just had the regular Maxwells street polish sausage with everything and got their hot pepper mustard instead of regular. An awesome polish sausage! Great flavor, super juicy and the fries were crispy and perfectly salted. Would definitely come back! read more

Grate sandwich, been coming here for 50 years now.. they moved the Original from Halston about 12 years now read more

Jim's Original - Hot Dogs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I always pass by this place going to and from work and started eating here about a year ago. I'm not gonna lie these are not the best Polish sausages in Chicago, ITS THE BEST IN THE WORLD. I eat here at least 3 to 4 times a week and is the best part of my day and I'm glad they had that Ford truck when they were repairing the stand. I always order the 100% beef Polish with a hot peppers, you have to eat it right away while it's still hot because it's really delicious read more

i hope that when i die, that jim's original will still be operating so my funeral can get catering from them, and all my beloved persons can watch me cremate while eating a polish sausage. read more