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1250 S Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60607
+1 (312) 733-7820
http://www.jimsoriginal.com
We are the longest continuously operating hot dog stand to have done business on Maxwell Street. Except for a short closure in 2001, when we were relocated from Maxwell Street to Union Avenue, we have been in business since 1939, with 62 years of history on Maxwell Street. Jim’s was so well-known and has so consistently served our food that we became the cornerstone of the Old Maxwell Street Market until its relocation in 1994. People still identify the Old Maxwell Street Market with the sweet smell of onions that emanated from Jim’s stand.
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4.0778 reviews
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Eric V.
11/23/2025

What left is there unsaid about Jim's Original? Where has it not been featured? Do I even need to bother with this review? The remnant of a neighborhood ruined by an ugly public university. When...

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Syd G.
11/5/2025

I've had Jim's on my "to do" list since seeing several stories about them. We were in tow from Texas for just a couple of hours on a business trip. Stopped by here just before lunch and a little...

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Nina Z.
10/1/2025

We came here for per a local's recommendation. They're known for their Polish sausage, so that's what we got. No seating/bathroom available. Literally a building with some standing room area....

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Merry L.
9/30/2025

So thankful for the lady that recommended this spot to us when we were visiting the city! The polish dog had an amazing snap to it inevery bite and I love how much grilled onions they added! The...

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Edward M.
12/2/2025

I know that Maxwell street is known for their Polish but have you tried the Hot dogs from here they are fire in my book and they have that snap when you bite into one and it's not like the classic...

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