delicious and so affordable. Been to the original in Chicago and first time here in Orange. Staff is great even eye contact and smile. The pork chop sandwich with their crispy fries will not disappoint. Price was very reasonable. Will be back for the chicken sausage Maxwell Style Great music the blues. Really great outdoor seating Bathroom was very clean. read more

Jim’s Original - Peach Italian Ice generous serving, delicious and so affordable. - Hot Dogs Near Me - Orange, California

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5 stars! The food is crazy delicious! Had a Polish sausage it was the best one I ever had! Watch out though the pepper is really spicy. Also ordered the Pork bone sandwich and I let 2 people try it and both of them are foodie snobs who are real picky with their food and they both were like WOW this is so good! Each items comes with free fries which is the way fast food should be. Also added cheese fries and they were so good! Definitely coming back anytime I'm in that area for sure! read more

We came here about a month post opening. We've been so excited to try Jim's but we were disappointed. The food was okay nothing special or great. The oil they use was either bad or just different; the flavor the oil gave the food was off putting. My husband got a polish sausage, one of my kids for a hot dog, one got a burger and fries and I got a burger and fries. None of us finished our food and left dissatisfied. The service was good, the lady that took our order was friendly and helpful. The restaurant itself is really small with mainly outdoor seating which is fine if you're not going in the middle of the summer because there's no patio coverage from the sun. read more

So I decided to try Jims for the first time and wow how disappointing. I went to the drive through and ordered the original polish dog that's it. So I received my order and drove off because I was working and almost getting to the freeway I decided to look at the dog to my surprise it was a breakfast burrito WTF. So I went back since I was still close. They ended up giving me the polish dog and some nasty ass fries. Not only did they get my order wrong the food was straight garbage. The dog had no snap it was chewy and the fries were flavorless. As you can see on the photos I just threw it away. What a waste of ti.e and money... read more

Jim’s Original - Trash nasty food. - Hot Dogs Near Me - Orange, California

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Hate to pile on to the bad reviews despite having a great Jim's polish hot dog for under ten bucks but in this fast food market the slightest bit of friction can cause people to stop coming in. I have a pet peeve about tipping when it's not warranted. My policy is that I don't tip standing up and never prior to the service. At Jim's when you pay at the register, the hardworking youngster in front of me directs you to the tablet to process your payment. You use your card and it asks how much do you want to tip. I begrudgingly find the No Thanks or Zero button. No offense! Then, the cashier PRINTS OUT a receipt WITH A TIP LINE and TOTAL line for me to SIGN. So once again I have to reject a second opportunity to tip. I have to write in $0.00 and bring down the total I already approved so no one can tip themselves after I leave. They keep the receipt so I don't get one. This is just enough friction that I won't go back without cash. Doesn't Jim's want to be busy like In n Out? Both have delicious food for ten bucks. Both have drive thrus and outdoor seating. Jim's asks for tips twice and has few customers. In n Out has a long line, pays their employees well and never asks for tips. read more

Jim’s Original - Polish - Hot Dogs Near Me - Orange, California

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Despite the mixed reviews, I actually really liked Jim's Original. I got the Maxwell Street hot dog and a cheeseburger, and both had really good flavor. The hot dog had that nice snap when you bite into it, and the grilled onions worked really well on both. Each order comes with fries, and honestly the fries were one of my favorite parts. They came out super hot and crispy, exactly how fries should be, and complemented the dog and burger perfectly. There's also plenty of parking, which made the whole visit easy. I'd definitely come back. read more

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Second time here and first dining in. It's a small indoor area with a big unshaded patio. The footprint of the lot dictated this. Orders are prepared very quickly and the food is well priced. All sandwiches come with a big order of fries so before a drink your lunch is right around 10 bucks give or take. Speaking of drinks, I see a number of people lost their minds because there were no free water cups. Don't the water obsessed always have a giant water bottle with them at all times? Anyway, they listened and now have a water dispenser and small cups. I had the bone-in pork chop sandwich. Instructions are provided so you don't bite into the bone. It was a delicious chop served Maxwell Street style which means a mix of yellow mustard and lots of lightly grilled onions. I saw some people complaining about the bun being dry. I did notice that at first but was thankful for it as I ain't because the onions and mustard are a wet mix and if there's pineapple bun was steamed it would never stay together. My wife went Old School Chicago having the Chicago style hot dog. It's got all the required ingredients for the style. Let's make it clear: this is a hot dog stand. It is not Napa Rose. Good food, served quickly at a great price. It's that simple. read more

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I'm a firm believer that they're should be just as many hot dog fast food chains as burger chains because, all things being equal, I enjoy hot dogs/beef franks/sausages more than burgers. I always have. I don't know why burger fast food joints outnumber hot dog ones 9:1. I wish we had a place like Ted's here. Jim's Original is a good substitute. It doesn't have quite the variety or the taste of a Ted's, but the two dogs I had were quite good. I think I preferred the Maxwell Street Style over the Chicago Dog. Onions, peppers, and mustard is more my taste at any rate. I even liked the fries a lot, especially when they give you order for free with every sandwich. I thought the customer service was okay. The wait was rather long because they only have the one register. This is the same problem you run into at PCHot Dogs. Even one more register would help. But otherwise my order got to me fast and I had no problems with my order. I thought the dining room and patio was an okay size so the complaints from others is really strange to me. The parking lot one though I agree is very on the nose. It is a small parking lot and the last few spots are in danger of being blocked off if Ty's drive-thru line is rather long. That's a terrible design flaw. All in all, Jim's Original turned out to be okay and a place I'll consider if I'm in the area. read more

Jim’s Original - Everything you've ever dreamt of Disappearing when you wake up Double Hot Dog (Chicago & Maxwell Street Styles) Combo from #JimsOriginal - Hot Dogs Near Me - Orange, California

Batter Fried cod good flavor portion good. I asked to hold the onions add lettuce tomato and was told this would be extra charge really poor service for new establishments. Asked for extra tartar sauce got it. I didn't get the hot pepper that menu mentioned. Fries were good slightly battered not seasoned tho. I didn't ask for ketchup but got close to 15 packets. What ever I was charged for lettuce tomato barely any lettuce they lost $ with ketchup packets. Drove thru so I can say it looked clean and contemporary ambiance. I will give them one more try after all the proof will be in there doggies read more

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I wasn't impressed with this place at all. First the parking lot is tiny. If you are parked in the back you might get stuck because of the drive thru line. The inside is really cramped. Its hard to get your drinks with everyone waiting for their food. The double Chicago dog wasn't bad. I'll get a single next time since the second dog kept falling out of the bun. It did have a nice snap. Fries come with everything but they were a little soggy. The burger was awful. It reminded me of a burger you would get in a school cafeteria. I think I would rather drive up the street to PCH dogs. read more

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OK, third visit (soft open day to now), writing a review. Polish (maxwell style) is a solid sausage with a good snap and mild but good seasoning. They've sonsistently been griddled up well, not overdone. The yellow mustard is mild and adds to, but is not overwhelming. The grilled onions are very mild and soft, they work on this sandwhich but would be a tad overdone anywhere else. The hot pepper is served on the side, not chopped into the onion and griddled. Would be better if there was a "hot" option done that way or some giardiniera (italian vs polish, i know). Pork Chop Sandwhich is solid if you like pork. I love it so having a nicely cooked chop with mild condiment and a soft bun that let's the pork-iness come through was solid. There's something satisfying about eating around a bone too. It's a "soft" sandwhich, and fairly mild with it's simple ingredients so don't think its going to be more that it is. Fries are FREE with sandwiches which makes the overall prices reasonable if you're looking for a meal. They're OK, and are those battered/seasoned type that are supposed to be "extra crispy," but are usually fluffy and barely crispy by the time you eat them. Again, just OK. Italian Ice is a Snowcone in terms of texture. Every time they've been crunchy and chunky as opposed to smooth and evenly mixed in flavor (more like a sorbet or granita). These are a skip. read more

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Great taste great service great value and choice of can or fountain drink! Really Delicious I'm going to get 2 polish dogs right now read more

Flavorless and overpriced. I thoroughly enjoy the atmosphere. It was actually pretty close to walking into a museum. I get what they're trying to do there, but when so much of your food is not made to order or sits there being warmed up, then definitely the flavor disappears, and it all becomes kind of a mushy mess. If what I was served, was, indeed fresh. It was even more MID than I could imagine. Don't do like I did (read the reviews and still decide it's worth a try. It's really not.). read more

Recently tried the bone in porkchop sandwich. Cant understand why they serve it with the bone in, anyway it was good. I enjoyed it, keep the pepper though, i dont eat them. Fries. Best ever. What they coat them in or whatever they do just go for the fries. Seriously...... read more

Went to Jim's for dinner a second time in a weeks span. I'm happy they chose Orange because they've brought something different to our city that's rich in history and diverse in food. First time I tried the polish sausage and it was packed with a lot flavor without being too salty. This time I tried the Italian beef with sweet peppers and that was also very tasty and the au jus they give on the side was piping hot. Dipping the sandwich in the au jus soaks up the flavor bomb and softens the bread giving a nice bite. I tend to like medium spicy level foods and it was well balanced with a kick of spicy. Both items came with a side of fries which was crunchy, delicious and very hot. The fries are definitely a stand out. I would have loved some more onions in the Italian beef and the next time I'm back I'll order it with extra onions. Staff was very pleasant and friendly. My only suggestion would be to possibly install a speaker that works both indoors and outdoors so the staff can call out your name loudly when your order is ready. Both instances I dined in (sat outside my first time and inside my second time) and I did not hear my name called, but both times the staff brought out my food after noticing I most likely didn't hear my name called. Overall great experience and definitely coming back. read more

Jim’s Original - Italian beef and fries - Hot Dogs Near Me - Orange, California

Stopped here today for the 1st time. Clean, nicely organized restaurant. Employees behind the counter were polite and professional. I ordered an Italian Beef and Pork Chop sandwich. Both were very good. Fries were fresh and crispy. I would absolutely eat here again. read more

I always get excited when my midwest favorites come to the west coast! I had to visit Jim's Original to see if it lived up to memory. It's not a huge menu, but we opted for the The Original (polish sausage) and Italian Beef sandwich. Love how they give you a free side of fries with your order! The polish sausage had a nice snap to it and the caramelized onions and the mustard cut through the fattiness. It also came with a pickled pepper. I got cocky about my spice tolerance and bit through that sucker and nearly died. If you like to live on the edge, by all means eat the pepper. The Italian Beef was just okay. The bread was kind of hard and the au jus (just a quick dip) made it fall apart. The fries were nice and crisp and added to the overall enjoyment of the meal. Give this place a try! read more

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Their Italian Beef and Polish Sausage are classic and decently priced, The burgers are fairly standard, but the reason you come here will be the italian beef read more

Jim's Original has been open for 3 months now, so I thought I'd check it out for lunch! I was impressed with the friendliness & helpfulness of the staff. They helped steer me to the polish sausage, which came with fries automatically. I had heard that the sodas they carried were in cans only - bummer, as that kept us away till now. But I was pleasantly surprised that they also offered fountain drinks - hooray!!! Let's support this new business and show them some love! read more

Jim’s Original - Sweet Smoked Polish Sausage - YUM !! - Hot Dogs Near Me - Orange, California

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I was excited to try this new restaurant. Ordered the pork chop sandwich and immediately regretted it. The pork chop sandwich was dry and bland at the same time. They didn't season it at all. The fries were ok but lacked salt. Only thing that did enjoy was their Italian ice. read more

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Came to check out this new restaurant in the area with some friends, and they have a very convenient drive-thru. The prices are very reasonable, and each sandwich came with a side of fries. It was hard to get a good photo since we got the food to-go, but the Italian beef sandwich came with a lot of meat. The sandwich would've benefited from more of the beef stock/sauce because it was a little dry, but overall flavorful. For a fast food meal, this was great quality. read more

Jim’s Original - Fries - Hot Dogs Near Me - Orange, California

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Crap bread makes for a crap sandwich or hot dog. Beef sandwich is flavorless which doesn't help on mushy flat tasting bread rolls. Not even the jus helps. read more

The polish is a hit! According to the owner, the beef sandwich is undergoing a a few tweaks. Can't wait to try it again!!! read more

Jim’s Original - Polish dog is amazing and full of onions and mustard! - Hot Dogs Near Me - Orange, California

I really wanted to like it . As someone who's been to Chicago many many times, I really wanted to like it . The hot dog was over boiled/cooked. It had a weird snap to it. The burger was cold, cheese not melted and when we sat outside (there's no speaker if you sit outside to know when it's ready) the 3 employees stood there and didn't wave or say anything . Though they were super slow and one could have walked over and brought the order or at least opened the patio door to say "your food's ready" all 3 of them stood there staring out the window . You are in the service industry, not cashier industry. I'm giving them 2 stars not 1 because the bathrooms were clean and the fries were good. The other items wouldn't make me come back. A Vienna sausage should be available IMO , if you want to feel Chicago in OC! read more

Jim’s Original - Hot Dogs Near Me - Orange, California

We attempted to have lunch here around 12:30 but there was no parking in the tiny lot, so we went to the drive-thru and brought it home. I was holding the bag and the bottom felt damp, by the time we were home it was wet and leaking. We each had the original Polish dog which comes with fries. I liked the fries, they had a good texture, were crisp outside and fluffy inside. The large pepper on top was too spicy or us, and it was awkward to eat it on the dog. The second I picked up my bun, the bottom split and the dog fell out. There were entirely too many wet, soggy, onions on the dog, my husband removed half of his. Mine had soaked the bun so much that it was basically inedible, just mush. I ended up eating my dog with a fork and knife. The dog itself had a good snap and a nice flavor, very rich. The onions had zero flavor, they needed salt for sure, and they had been cooked to death, they didn't even taste like onions. Husband liked his since it stayed together and he was able to eat it properly, although he did agree the onions were flavorless. I am not dying to go back but he said he wants to try them again after they have been open longer and it's not so busy. read more

My husband is a native from Illinois and he has introduced me to the Chicago food scene over the last few years and our visits there. I have never been too appealed by a hot dog, but after visiting Chicago and trying the loaded Chicago dogs I changed my mind and actually enjoyed them. I was expecting to find a similar experience at Jim's after reading the reviews for their original Chicago location, and the excitement my husband had to try this place! Unfortunately, we found the Chicago dog to be lacking of toppings, a bun that was missing the poppy seeds, and soggy. The Italian beef was dry and missing flavor. The fries that come with everything is a nice added touch but sadly the best part of the meal. My husband who was very excited to try it was sadly disappointed. I'm not sure if we will be back. read more

Was so excited to try this place to bad it was a fail . Spent over $25 couldn't even get a water cup . Definitely go to pch dog They do not give you free water cup The $7 salad was literally the smallest salad maybe 3 bites haha . Save yourself some time don't bother Stale hotdog bun read more

Jim’s Original - Hot Dogs Near Me - Orange, California

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Don't bother going. It was very disappointing should have went to PCH. Looking for a chili dog but they didn't have chili just a hot dog with onions that made the bun soggy and a tad bit of mustard. Husband had a Chicago dog and it was over smokey and the chili pepper on top went into the trash read more

I've been waiting a long time for the new Jim's to open I've been a fan in a long time and obviously other people were waiting for you to open I finally got a chance to go have lunch there today and I was impressed it was 11:00 and the drive-thru was already like pretty gnarly and inside was already pretty crowded but man it was worth waiting in that drive-thru I got what I always used to get double cheeseburger fries and a grape soda the only problem I have is when I got up to the front of the line to pay and I couldn't believe before I can't even tap my phone to pay guess what showed up the tip screen I was like alrighty then you can just go ahead and press zero on that and let me pay for my food it's already overpriced and by the way lunch was perfect food-wise read more

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I had bone in pork sandwich, which fries come with it. Both tasted 3 out 5. Service is outstanding. I like the ambiance. I will return to try something on the menu. read more

Love this place! Highly recommend! Love the hot dogs but the real show stealer is the sausage. Bags are filled with fries too!

So-so Chicago dog. Dog wasn't hot (temp). I had fries replaced because they had been sitting for a while. Even then the new fries were not hot. Dog had a good crunch to it. Bun was stale and broke apart while eating. read more

Jim’s Original - Fries. Great coating but "cold" - Hot Dogs Near Me - Orange, California

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A Taste of Chicago Right Here in California! We have been patiently awaiting the opening of Jim's Original, and it absolutely did not disappoint! My husband Joe and my brother Jimmy brought home lunch, and the Italian Beef was spectacular. The beef was tender, flavorful, perfectly seasoned, and tasted like it was made with real care and quality ingredients. Every bite was incredible. The fries were just as impressive, golden, crispy, and cooked to perfection. What makes this place even more special is the people behind it. Owners Jim and Joann Christopoulos are some of the kindest, most generous people you'll ever meet. Their passion for serving great food and creating a welcoming experience shines through in every detail. The staff was friendly, attentive, and genuinely happy to be there. If you're looking for an authentic Chicago street food experience, this is it. Jim's Original is bringing a little piece of Chicago to California, and our community is better for it. Do yourself a favor, skip the chain restaurants and support this local family-owned business. Great food, great people, and an atmosphere that makes you want to come back again and again. We can't wait for our next visit! read more

Jim’s Original - Italian Beef and Fries - Hot Dogs Near Me - Orange, California

I thought I'd wait a bit so they could work out the issues before trying it. My husband went and really liked the food so I figured it's time for me to try it. First issue is the layout. Whoever designed this place should've made the indoor seating space larger than the outdoor seating space. The inside was cramped and claustrophobic. I asked for a cup of ice and I was told they didn't have cups for ice. I made do with the tiny Dixi-size cup they had next to the water jug on the counter (that was their solution to the complaints about not having water available). The flavor of my Maxwell Street Style Dog was good, but the bun was so soggy and squished and it fell apart after one bite. Next time (and I will give it another try) I will ask for half the amount of onions. Maybe it won't be so soggy if there's less grilled onions? The fries were good but I'll ask that they be well done-they were tasty but flim flammy. All in all, B- read more

Jim’s Original - Good flavor but soggy and hard to hold. Note the tiny cup I used for ice - Hot Dogs Near Me - Orange, California

Had to try the new spot. Very friendly service. Had the polish dog (signature dish). Good flavor. It's was super hot the day I went. So I sat inside. Not a lot of seating space inside. Nice patio when it's not 100 degrees outside. read more

Jim’s Original - Polish sausage with grilled onions and mustard. - Hot Dogs Near Me - Orange, California

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I heard about the soft opening and the store was only open on Saturday's I think. I saw a video review and I took my son down for lunch. This is a Chicago food stand (I'm from Chicago) so I was eager to try it. We ordered two Italian beef sandwiches - your choice of hot or sweet peppers. I asked for both, but was told there is an up-charge. My son's hack: order one with hot and the other with sweet, then mix later. Got a Maxwell Street polish to share and a pop (not soda - this is Chicago). You don't have to order French fries because each sandwich order comes with fries! The French fries were delicious, crisp and tender inside. good enough to eat without ketchup. the Maxwell Street polish dog was - just OK. Now to the Italian Beef sandwiches, very dry, and hard bread...The usual place I go to has the beef swimming in a pot of beef consume and the bread is dunked. Not here. After I few bites I realized I should ask for au jus...I went and had to wait to get someone's attention, I was handed one cup of au jus. I asked another "are you the manager or owner?". He said "they probably forgot to give you the au jus..." I asked for another, since we had two sandwiches. The food was good, not great but there is potential. Once they get the practice down, things will probably go swimmingly. I am glad there is another Chicago food option in the area! The total haul was $37.71. I would like to try the bone-in pork chop sandwich! read more

Jim’s Original - Polish - Hot Dogs Near Me - Orange, California

Jim's Original just wasn't for me. I ordered the burger and an all-beef Chicago-style dog. Honestly, I didn't finish either one. The burger was probably the saddest burger I've had in a while. The Chicago dog was absolutely drenched in relish, so much that the bun fell apart. It was also packaged standing upright, which didn't do it any favors by the time I got to it. That said, the staff was super friendly, and the place looked clean inside and out. They were easily the best part of the experience. I did read another review mentioning that tips were automatically added. I hope that isn't true because I was never prompted to leave a tip--I just tapped my card and paid. Maybe it was just how the payment system works, but it caught my attention. At the end of the day, considering the prices, you kind of get what you pay for. I'm still leaving 5 stars because the staff was genuinely kind and the restaurant was clean. The food just wasn't for me, and that's okay. I can see why people enjoy it--it just wasn't my taste. read more

Jim’s Original - Hot Dogs Near Me - Orange, California

Had the polish and the italian beef...both were delicious...both orders come with fries that were hot and crispy...Irene at the drive thru window was very friendly...Clean exterior restaurant and top notch...not sure why the low star reviews but you have to try it for yourself to know :) Def stop whenever near Orange now...btw hot peppers very spicy but very good read more

Saw a link on FB and decided to pop in for a dog. In a word it was good. Now, it is a hot dog so there is a ceiling to how good it can be, but with the grilled onions it was tasty. They come with fries, so the one dog and fries was plenty. I would have prefered a larger cup for the water, but a beer license is hopefully on the way, so there will be another option other then soda. read more

No complaints about the food...Took forever for the place to be built over one of our favorite Italian eateries we loved for years...first their is very limited seating inside, of course there are place to eat right on Tustin avenue but they are limited, do not know how they got compliance for the parking lot in the back, its a challenge at best. Carry out is only way we go here these days....the Italian Beef comes up a bit short on the size and price, Portillo's is the same price and a better choice, the dogs are great, canned soda, counter top seating, not the greatest, we still eat there and I wish them the best of luck.. read more