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Jim's Original Hot Dog

Name: Jim's Original Hot Dog
Address: 1250 S Union St, Chicago
Telephone: +13125332247

Established in 1939, this long-time purveyor of the Maxwell Street Polish was able to move a few blocks away when the last hold-outs were evicted in 2001. Whether it's as good as it used to be is purely academic; it's an original, and it's good.

Address: 1250 S Union St
Getting there: UIC-Halsted Blue Line
Hours: 24 hours
Price: $3-5
Phone: +13125332247
Website: jimsoriginal.com (opens in a new tab)

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Updated 28 Sept 2026. Something wrong? Tell us.