Jim's Original – Best Hot Dogs in Near West Side

1250 S Union Ave, Near West Side, Chicago

About Jim's Original

Cuisine: Hot Dogs

Neighborhood: Near West Side

City: Chicago

Address: 1250 S Union Ave

Jim's Original at 1250 S Union Ave in the Near West Side is one of Chicago's most storied and revered culinary landmarks, widely recognized as the birthplace of the Maxwell Street Polish — a char-grilled Polish sausage with onions, mustard, and sport peppers — served since 1939 in a 24-hour, no-frills setting that has made it an essential Chicago dining pilgrimage. Use this page to compare the FoodIndex score alongside Google, Yelp, and Uber Eats ratings, and explore the full menu before you visit or order.