Chicago · University Village

Jim's Original

Name: Jim's Original
Address: Chicago, IL, US
Price range: $

#16 in ChicagoAmerican$

Awards

4.6

What People Are Saying

“If you’re in Chicago and haven’t been to Jim’s Original, you’re missing out on a true classic. This spot has that old-school vibe that you just can’t replicate—simple, fast, and straight-up delicious. The Maxwell Street Polish is 🔥—loaded with grill...”

New Buzz

A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Jim’s Original as It Prepares to (Possibly) Leave the Maxwell Street Area After Nine Decades

WTTW · 2 months ago

Jim's Original to move from historic Chicago location after 85 years

fox32chicago.com · 4 months ago

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What to Order

Maxwell Street Polish

The original Maxwell Street Polish sausage, grilled with onions and served with fries, is the only thing worth ordering at this 1939 institution.

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