Jim's Original
★ 4.6 (9,930) ›Hot dog · Chicago
Open
closes 1am
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Open · closes 1am · try the Polish Sausage
Laid-back joint for hot dogs, burgers and fries served at a counter or eaten standing up.
What people mention: Reviewers praise the classic Maxwell Street Polish and pork chop sandwiches, generous crispy fries included, quick no‑nonsense service, old‑school vibe, reasonable prices, and notably spicy peppers.(from 5 recent reviews)
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What to order
from the menu
Polish Sausage
A Proprietary Blend of Just The Right Spices. A Juicy, Crunchy, and Sweet Smoked Polish Sausage Served the Same Way Since the 1940's, on a Hot Bun with a Layer of Yellow Salad Mustard, Topped with a Mountain of Sweet Colossal Spanish Onions Grilled to Perfection and with an Abundance of Spicy Hot Sport Peppers. A Bag of French Fries Is Included FREE.
Sandwiches
Hot Dog, All Beef
Generous Size Steamed All Beef Hot Dog Served on a Steamed Bun with a Layer of Yellow Salad Mustard, Topped with a Mountain of Sweet Colossal Spanish Onions Grilled to Perfection and with an Abundance of Spicy Hot Sport Peppers. A Bag of French Fries Is Included FREE.
Sandwiches
Pork Chop Sandwich
Tender and Tasty Bone-In Pork Chop Grilled to a Sizzle Served on a Hot Bun with a Layer of Yellow Salad Mustard, Topped with a Mountain of Sweet Colossal Spanish Onions Grilled to Perfection and with an Abundance of Spicy Hot Sport Peppers. A Bag of French Fries Is Included FREE.
Sandwiches
Hot dog — food to try
3 on this menuChicago dog✓ On the menu
All-beef, poppy-seed bun, dragged through the garden. No ketchup.
Here it's “Hot Dog, All Beef”.
Italian beef✓ On the menu
Thin-sliced beef in its own jus; get it dipped, with giardiniera.
Here it's “Hot Dog, All Beef”.
Polish sausage✓ On the menu
Grilled, with mustard and onions.
Menu
from the website · 2026-09-02Prices and items may have changed. Display only — this restaurant isn't taking orders here yet.
Sandwiches
Refreshments & Side Orders
1250 S Union Ave, Chicago, IL, 60607
Open· closes 1amAll hours ▾Hide ▴
- Friday (today)
- 6am–1am
- Saturday
- 6am–1am
- Sunday
- 6am–1am
- Monday
- 6am–1am
- Tuesday
- 6am–1am
- Wednesday
- 6am–1am
- Thursday
- 6am–1am
Hours from the restaurant's website — call ahead on holidays.
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