This is Chicago. Great value, Good quality. Part of local history. Fewer places like this exist anymore. No Ketchup!
Edward M.
I have been going to Jimmy's for the last 50 years. Jimmy's has the best hot dogs in the city of Chicago.
Jayana D.
I've been coming to Jimmy's since I was a child, and they never miss! I recommend this spot to every person I come across, both Chicagoans and tourists. The fries are a must have!
Adrian C.
Real hot dog place and authentic no ketchup lol the Chicago way if you know the Chicago traditional way it's here come in and try it will not be disappointed at all it's been here before I was born it's classic Chicago gem spot if you know you know
Donna B.
Best Polish's is in the world and their fries are everything. They're not very nice in there. And a little bit on the racist side. If you can get pass, the funky attitude, the food is great. So is there a lemonade. Not the cleanest place it's a hole in the wall so don't expect it to be all clean and fancy.
Garrett R.
The best hot dog and polish dog I have even eaten in my 32 years of life 10 stars out of 5 hands down I'll be back coming all the way from California for a jimmys red hot oh yea I'll be bringing my own ketchup this time lol
Brenda B.
Food is average! I use to go here as a kid with my dad and uncles but things have changed! The service is classless, unprofessional, and raunchy. People in that community really need to stop giving this establishment their money. They honestly do not care about the community and treat their customers with no respect. Lastly the shorter lady with blonde hair and tattoos was the worst and if that's who the establishment leaves as a manager on duty it's a poor choice and bad look for business. I would never allow anyone with that attitude and character to lead a business. As mush as I use to enjoy a jimmy's hotdog I'm not going to set foot in there again...Thank you
Bob B.
--Location/Parking--Located on the westside of Chicago, the area looks like there are plenty of parking for at least 10-12 cars. Bus stops on both sides of the street. Busy intersection, I went during the day, but at night I guess this is not the safest area. The location is not near any metro stops, but there are two bus stops I can see on the street corners.--Ambience--Old school hot dog stand. There are no seats, just a long counter on one side of the room and a large windowless area to order and pick up your food. There does not look like an area you order or pick up your food, just look at any of the employees and they will help you. The interior is a triangular hallway to order food and pick up your food. On the wall behind the counter were two vintage signs showing a couple of items on the menu. I didn't look at the menu before coming to the place. I wish I did because they had more to offer then what I expected.--Service/Staff--Staff is very blunt, but friendly. On a Sunday late afternoon there were 6 or 7 employees behind the counter, over half look like they were in high school or just graduated. The employees did correct me on the menu ordering.--Food/Products--I ordered two original hot dogs with everything. It consists of a regular size hot dog with chopped onions and mustard served with NO ketchup which they are known for and had two jalapeno pepper on top. I wish they removed the stem edge of the jalapeno peppers, but that didn't interfere with the taste. On top of it which I think was a side, I was not expecting French fries to be served on top. The fries were very salty, which I pushed off to the side just to eat the hot dog. The original hot dog was overwhelmed by the jalapeno peppers, which was disappointing, because I love peppers, but I don't remember tasting any of the sausage at all.--Capacity--Plenty of space in the triangular hallway. I can see this as a late-night food joint for a quick hot dog or tamale choice. The interior can hold 20 or 30 people, maybe 15 people on the counter on the opposite side of the room.--Overall--If I lived in Chicago and I owned a car, I might come back to try out their other items on the menu. The big question is if you don't mind not have ketchup on your hot dog and being replaced with jalapeno peppers. I might give it another go around, but the trip to the location, which is not near the L train makes it a difficult spot to visit.
j v.
The best chicago hot dog in the whole country-tamales and polish are a sure a winner also
Irie E.
Not a real Chicago dog place. Hot dogs only have mustard, relish, onions, and peppers. Where are the tomatoes? Where is the pickle? Also, what kind of HOT DOG place doesn't have KETCHUP?!? How do you not even offer ketchup packets to your customers, not just for hot dogs but for fries too.That being said, the fries and dog were hot. In fact the fries were the best part. Natural cut and salty. Very good. Still, I probably won't be back. Person who took my order was fairly rude, as if I was doing him a disservice by placing an order. Also they are cash back so keep that in mind.
My friend grabbed us some food from here tonight. I usually don't like soggy and overly greasy fries but this hit the spot tonight!
Smith Family O.
Chicago's best polish sausage and hotdog place on the west side of Chicago. Crisp and juicy links.The service is still quick in and out. The ambiance is Westside, still ok. Not bad during the day even though you see a little bit of everything here. Don't be surprised.You have the panhandlers, the Jew-town street vendors, and everything else in between. This was my stop in place after work back in the day before closing hours.Still great tasting even though they have cut back on the fries. I guess they are just looking out for us... lol. If you eat in your vehicle you enjoy watching the seagulls and birds fighting for the fries people throw out to them. I would definitely recommend this place. We travel from the suburbs just to eat here when we come into the Chicagoland area.
Anthony G.
Was not there to scope service and ambiance. So I can not rate either of those. BUT! I can see why they are saying this is the best hot dog in the city! Cause it is. So good! I thought Gene and Jude's was the best dog in the city until yesterday. Everything was to perfection. Their fries are unbelievably good! Definitely a must try for those who have not.
Miranda C.
Ordered late night, right now actually. Decent crisp, everything was tasty. We are over a mile away and it was so hot we almost burnt our mouths and everything was good so props to whoever is working literally right now.Also once i waited for my man here outside at 2am after work, in the middle of summer, it was perfectly safe. We r white n hispanic
Art J.
Well I'm not much of a hot dog person but had to compare this to Gene and judes and I have to revisit super dawg. I had both the Polish and I had the regular red hot and it was a man okay out of fairness unfortunately Gene and Jude had the better hot dog in my opinion with their double dog this wasn't bad but this wasn't the best if not a wow good. I wouldn't say this is really bad hot dog but two stars in regards to fairness that's they don't accept the credit card but then again they're old school way old school surprisingly than Gene and Judes. Do come here if you're around the neighborhood but this isn't my wow hot dog in Chicago if I had to get the better tasting despite living nearby
This is Chicago. Great value, Good quality. Part of local history. Fewer places like this exist anymore. No Ketchup!
I have been going to Jimmy's for the last 50 years. Jimmy's has the best hot dogs in the city of Chicago.
I've been coming to Jimmy's since I was a child, and they never miss! I recommend this spot to every person I come across, both Chicagoans and tourists. The fries are a must have!
Real hot dog place and authentic no ketchup lol the Chicago way if you know the Chicago traditional way it's here come in and try it will not be disappointed at all it's been here before I was born it's classic Chicago gem spot if you know you know
Best Polish's is in the world and their fries are everything. They're not very nice in there. And a little bit on the racist side. If you can get pass, the funky attitude, the food is great. So is there a lemonade. Not the cleanest place it's a hole in the wall so don't expect it to be all clean and fancy.
The best hot dog and polish dog I have even eaten in my 32 years of life 10 stars out of 5 hands down I'll be back coming all the way from California for a jimmys red hot oh yea I'll be bringing my own ketchup this time lol
Food is average! I use to go here as a kid with my dad and uncles but things have changed! The service is classless, unprofessional, and raunchy. People in that community really need to stop giving this establishment their money. They honestly do not care about the community and treat their customers with no respect. Lastly the shorter lady with blonde hair and tattoos was the worst and if that's who the establishment leaves as a manager on duty it's a poor choice and bad look for business. I would never allow anyone with that attitude and character to lead a business. As mush as I use to enjoy a jimmy's hotdog I'm not going to set foot in there again...Thank you
--Location/Parking--Located on the westside of Chicago, the area looks like there are plenty of parking for at least 10-12 cars. Bus stops on both sides of the street. Busy intersection, I went during the day, but at night I guess this is not the safest area. The location is not near any metro stops, but there are two bus stops I can see on the street corners.--Ambience--Old school hot dog stand. There are no seats, just a long counter on one side of the room and a large windowless area to order and pick up your food. There does not look like an area you order or pick up your food, just look at any of the employees and they will help you. The interior is a triangular hallway to order food and pick up your food. On the wall behind the counter were two vintage signs showing a couple of items on the menu. I didn't look at the menu before coming to the place. I wish I did because they had more to offer then what I expected.--Service/Staff--Staff is very blunt, but friendly. On a Sunday late afternoon there were 6 or 7 employees behind the counter, over half look like they were in high school or just graduated. The employees did correct me on the menu ordering.--Food/Products--I ordered two original hot dogs with everything. It consists of a regular size hot dog with chopped onions and mustard served with NO ketchup which they are known for and had two jalapeno pepper on top. I wish they removed the stem edge of the jalapeno peppers, but that didn't interfere with the taste. On top of it which I think was a side, I was not expecting French fries to be served on top. The fries were very salty, which I pushed off to the side just to eat the hot dog. The original hot dog was overwhelmed by the jalapeno peppers, which was disappointing, because I love peppers, but I don't remember tasting any of the sausage at all.--Capacity--Plenty of space in the triangular hallway. I can see this as a late-night food joint for a quick hot dog or tamale choice. The interior can hold 20 or 30 people, maybe 15 people on the counter on the opposite side of the room.--Overall--If I lived in Chicago and I owned a car, I might come back to try out their other items on the menu. The big question is if you don't mind not have ketchup on your hot dog and being replaced with jalapeno peppers. I might give it another go around, but the trip to the location, which is not near the L train makes it a difficult spot to visit.
The best chicago hot dog in the whole country-tamales and polish are a sure a winner also
Not a real Chicago dog place. Hot dogs only have mustard, relish, onions, and peppers. Where are the tomatoes? Where is the pickle? Also, what kind of HOT DOG place doesn't have KETCHUP?!? How do you not even offer ketchup packets to your customers, not just for hot dogs but for fries too.That being said, the fries and dog were hot. In fact the fries were the best part. Natural cut and salty. Very good. Still, I probably won't be back. Person who took my order was fairly rude, as if I was doing him a disservice by placing an order. Also they are cash back so keep that in mind.
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My friend grabbed us some food from here tonight. I usually don't like soggy and overly greasy fries but this hit the spot tonight!
Chicago's best polish sausage and hotdog place on the west side of Chicago. Crisp and juicy links.The service is still quick in and out. The ambiance is Westside, still ok. Not bad during the day even though you see a little bit of everything here. Don't be surprised.You have the panhandlers, the Jew-town street vendors, and everything else in between. This was my stop in place after work back in the day before closing hours.Still great tasting even though they have cut back on the fries. I guess they are just looking out for us... lol. If you eat in your vehicle you enjoy watching the seagulls and birds fighting for the fries people throw out to them. I would definitely recommend this place. We travel from the suburbs just to eat here when we come into the Chicagoland area.
Was not there to scope service and ambiance. So I can not rate either of those. BUT! I can see why they are saying this is the best hot dog in the city! Cause it is. So good! I thought Gene and Jude's was the best dog in the city until yesterday. Everything was to perfection. Their fries are unbelievably good! Definitely a must try for those who have not.
Ordered late night, right now actually. Decent crisp, everything was tasty. We are over a mile away and it was so hot we almost burnt our mouths and everything was good so props to whoever is working literally right now.Also once i waited for my man here outside at 2am after work, in the middle of summer, it was perfectly safe. We r white n hispanic
Well I'm not much of a hot dog person but had to compare this to Gene and judes and I have to revisit super dawg. I had both the Polish and I had the regular red hot and it was a man okay out of fairness unfortunately Gene and Jude had the better hot dog in my opinion with their double dog this wasn't bad but this wasn't the best if not a wow good. I wouldn't say this is really bad hot dog but two stars in regards to fairness that's they don't accept the credit card but then again they're old school way old school surprisingly than Gene and Judes. Do come here if you're around the neighborhood but this isn't my wow hot dog in Chicago if I had to get the better tasting despite living nearby