Jim's Original
J Cvi · 59 Google reviewsJim's Original — straightforward hot dogs in Roscoe Village. Walk in and you know immediately: this place is real. This is cooking with real conviction. Priced right. Tony Recktenwald: "Best kind of spot- small but varied menu where everything on the menu is great" [$]
What 471 diners keep saying
What 471 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“May not be the original location but it's still one of the greats. No frills, small menu, and you definitely get a great value for the price. The hot dog and polish were great, be prepared for the huge pepper if you're not good with spice. If you've never been and enjoy chicago dogs you owe it to yourself to go at least once.”
“First time eating here and won't be the last! Food was awesome! Staff very friendly!”
“Onions and the chicken Polish sausage are delicious, fries included with every purchase, the peppers are extremely hot, caught me off guard”
“fast and hot, but i do feel the OG spot tastes better. still very conveniently spotted though!”
“Went to try the hotdog and polish sausage and it was good but not as good as I expected, the bread and the veggies were really fresh but the sausage was over cooked but fries were really delicious. There is drive thru and the it is located in a small plaza of its own and has plenty of parking spots.”
“Food was good, fast and cheap. Actually very good for what I expected.”
“Same flavor as 30 years ago. Ever time I am in Illinois I stop. Childhood staple for me. If you want a classic Polish with smothered onion come to Jim's he ALWAYS HAS THE BEST!!!! One Polish with fries is all you need. Or skip the fries and get just two Polish!!!”
“Just the classic food. Exactly why I expected. Hot grilled sausage and the softest sliced sweet onions on a regular sausage bun. Piping hot corn starch dusted fries and a cold drink. You don’t need anything fancy when the classics are made perfectly.”
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