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    Jimmy's Red Hots

    4.2 (404 reviews)
    InexpensiveHot Dogs
    Fri 10:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)
    Sat 10:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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    Hannah H.

    Sorry, Jimmy's - now I know why you have signs plastered of having no refunds or exchanges, because there is no accountability put on your staff members who choose to not have their active listening skills on, resulting in inaccurate orders. You literally have 5 options of toppings (relish, onions, mustard, hot peppers, and onions) - not sure how remembering any customization requests is so difficult? Also, whoever is on hot dog duty needs to get a timer or something - there has been some inconsistencies. In addition, the fries are inconsistently served piping hot. Note that you will run into some 'extra' individuals - the line usually moves along quickly, which also provides more room for mistakes on their part. Plenty of parking in their lot - just watch out for the potholes. No dice, Jimmy's. +no accountability +inaccuracies & inconsistencies +cash only

    Hot dog and fries.
    Tim S.

    Stopped by for a hot dog. It was ok. Depression style dog, and fries. Dog was fine, one big pepper. Fries were a little bit soggy. I've had worse, but they weren't "good fries". If this was your local spot, I could see coming back, but for a city full of different hot dog places, I'm glad I went, but would probably go somewhere else next time.

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    Anais H.

    This is a must eat when I'm back home in Chicago! I grew up on Jimmy's! The dogs are perfect, with all of the typical Chicago dog toppings: mustard, peppers, sweet relish.l and the fries! Do NOT ask for ketchup! They will insult you lol. Very important: CASH ONLY! Great prices. Yummy food.

    Wessrick H.

    My parents used to bring me here growing up in Chicago. Now I bring my children here. Food is ALWAYS hot!! Customer service is what it is. Being from Chicago you better be decisive in what you want lol! Just don't ask for ketchup. It's a Chicago dog! What do you expect? Lol! Nothing special about the look of the place. It's been around since 1954 so you know they're doing something right!

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    Kevin D.

    A Chicago staple built for the local First time to this city, so I had to pay homage to the Original. As a hot dog guy, had to see what the beginning were. So made the trek to try them out. It's not a looker from the outside. The age of the community shows, and it's very much a random hot dog shack in the middle of a blue-collar business district. The staff is gruff but only because they are dealing in extreme amounts of volume. They are built to deliver food quickly, and the staff are very much "in the zone" when they are on shift. Got a red hot and a tamale to try. Food came out very rapidly and incredibly hot. The Red Hot was not what we anticipated. The hot dog was very much a hot dog and the red hot element was a red pepper laid alongside the dog. the toppings were plentiful and the hot dog was a little small compared to the bun and toppings. the flavor was there though, and it was pretty good for what it was The tamale was interesting. the masa was flavored but was pastier than I am use to. I usually prefer my tamale to have a little bit more grit to it, and for the beef to have a different texture to the masa. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't to my taste. the meal was cheap, and the quality was pretty good for what you got. This isn't gourmet eats, it's very much basic fare done cheap and quick. For the people, this is a great spot to go to. For the adventurous foodie, I compare it to the steamed hamburger. There's history there, and to some it can be appealing. It's great to try once, but it's not going to be a staple for the out-of-towners.

    First time
    Lupe G.

    The place is a fast food joint in a vagrant tri- section but good God, was it ever fresh, fast and affordable! The staff amazing

    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.

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    Edward R.

    Hey Yelpers, I'be been having a taste for some good Hot Dogs. I was thinking of starting a Hot Dog tour of the city. Anywho me & the Mrs slid over to Jimmy's Red Hots. A classic hot dog staple in Chicago. They only sell Hot Dogs, Polish, Fries & beverages. We ordered 2 Hot Dogs, Polish & 2 RC Colas. A handsome total of $21 even! Now I know their isn't really anything special about a hot dog but it's something about getting a hot dog at a stand makes them taste different. The dogs and Polish comes with fresh cut fries. The condiments are Mustard, relish, hot pepper & chopped onions (straight Chicago style. If not a Chicago dog) they hit the spot! The condiments play well together with the flavorful dogs & sausage. Nothing special just comforting good! A solid 8/10 for the Hot Dogs 7.8/10 for the polish. 7/10 for the fries. 9/10 for the service. Great food for cheap. Hot Spot #1...... where else should I go for a good Hot Dog? Please suggest. (Remember all reviews are subjective)

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    They are quick and for some reason they have good tasting Hot dogs with fries. Service

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    Came here at noon on a Monday and I was pleasantly surprised to find a table in this large place…read more They are well set up to handle large numbers of people. Chicago dog: 4/5. Solid dog and I really enjoyed the poppy bun. Cake shake: 4.5/5. Tastes just like you would expect if you blended a slice of chocolate cake into a shake. But don't bother with a straw, cuz this sucker is thick. Well done.

    This Portillos was huge it had two levels. It was easy to order by using one of the kiosks or the…read moreapp from your phone. My friend and I were waiting for them to call our order number but it was taking a while so I went to the counter and the order had been ready sitting there they just weren't calling out the orders. I'm glad I went up otherwise my food would have gotten cold! I'm not sure if their sound systems were down to call out the order numbers for pick up or if they just don't do that. I came here with my friend as I had never tried the beef sandwich and she highly recommended the cheese fries. I also heard great things about the chocolate cake slice. I added peppers to the beef sandwich to give it some spice but besides that it was bland! I was disappointed but I thought the Chicago dog would make up for it but the bun was soggy. The best part of my order were the cheese fries and I got a free slice of chocolate cake since it was my birthday month! The chocolate cake was the best chocolate cake I've ever had that wasn't homemade. Very moist and lots of frosting! I would come back for the fries and the cake, but I wouldn't order the beef sandwich or Chicago dog again.

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    First time in Chicago so I had to try the national sandwich of Chicago! Al's beef has been serving…read moreup Italian Beef sandwiches since 1938. They have won several awards for their sandwiches and are said to have the best Italian Beef in Chicago. With all this being said, this was certainly a must eat on my trip! Their menu consists of their famous Italian beef, along with Chicago dogs, burgers, sausage sandwiches, chicken, and fries. There is definitely something for everyone here. The inside is casual and reminiscent of a fast food eatery. Really liked the yellow accents throughout the restaurant. I will also note that it was extremely clean inside, which is always appreciated. Ordering is simple and they will call your ticket number when your food is ready. All the food is served made to order and very fresh and doesn't take too long to come out! I ordered the Regular Beef, wet, with both hot and spicy peppers per the workers suggestion. Ordering the sandwich wet simply means the bread is dunked in the gravy/aus jus. If you want the real deal, this is how you order it. The peppers are optional as well, but complete the sandwich. The sandwich consists of their famous Italian beef roasted and sliced, served on freshly baked French bread. I can see why this sandwich is so highly regarded. The Italian beef that is made in house each day is tender, flavorful, and just perfect! It isn't chewy or tough either. The sweet and spicy peppers paired nicely with the savory beef. And the fresh French bread covered in the gravy--phenomenal! The gravy adds a lot of flavor to the sandwich. You do have to eat it quickly, otherwise the bread will fall apart, oh but it is so worth it. I got fries with a side of cheese sauce to go with the sandwich. By far some of the best fries I've had. Not super crispy, but not soggy either, the texture was just right. They were salted perfectly and dipping them in their velvety cheese sauce was a treat! A regular sub is roughly 6 inches and quite filling. The sandwiches are stuffed with ample amounts of beef. The price is also excellent considering how much you get. Overall, I would say Al's Beef lived up to all its praise. My sandwich was very memorable and was like nothing I'd had before. Everything is so fresh, between their beef, bread, and fries, it is all made in house. This isn't just some fast food spot, it is an institution. I was impressed with everything I ordered, especially the fries. They take a lot of pride in what they serve. This is evident in their customer service. If you are visiting Chicago, don't think, just go--you won't regret it!

    3-ish stars rounded up. The roast beef was a little on the dry-stringy side but the bread was…read morespongy-soft (absorbed the beef drippings so well!). Kinda skimpy on the fixings on the Chicago dog, but still gets the job done if you're craving a Chicago dog. Fries are the type that are greasy to the touch; not my fave style of fries but I know it's a well-liked one to others. Super friendly lady at the cashier (all smiles, patient, and offered menu help)! Also fast service (got my order within a few minutes). I visited on a Saturday late afternoon and it was very chill here (also shoutout to the early 2000's era music playing :p it was a vibe). Overall I'd say it's not a bad food spot at all if you want a quick bite and want to be a little away from the Magnificent Mile crowds.

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    I've eaten a lot of Polish Sausage in my day and I just assumed it was the kind of thing that…read morecouldn't really be improved upon. I was so wrong. The Polish Sausage they're serving up at Jim's is so much better than any I've had before that it's almost an entirely different thing. It's just so flavorful and delicious. The spicing is phenomenal and the sausage itself is extremely above average. And it's taken over the top by the fresh bun and superb sautéed onions. I joked that we should start every day with one of these sausages, and while we didn't actually do that, I feel like that would've only enhanced our trip.

    Yelpers what's good. Today I felt like having some Chicago Nostalgia food. So I stopped by Jim's…read moreoriginal for a good ole Maxwell St. Polish! It's an outdoor only eatery usually long fast moving lines. The smell of the grilled onions hit your nose immediately! I got a polish with onions and mustard and I also got a bone in pork chop sandwich with onions and mustard. And an added bonus FREE FRIES with every order! The polish is still one of my best around nice and juicy (pause) with a nice snap to them. The onions provide a slight sweetness with the tangy bite of the mustard just hits so great!! 8.9/10! The fries were hot, nice crisp on the outside and pillowy inside! 7/10 The Bone in pork chop sandwich was decent nothing special just a Chicago nostalgic sandwich. 6.8/10 Everyone from Chicago has been here and everyone from Chicago will tell you to go here for a real Chicago quick cheap eats experience. Right off the expressway so you can be in and out. And you may want to be in and out especially if you're from out of town. definitely worth stopping by! Remember ALL reviews are subjective

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    Stopped by The Wiener's Circle and had a fun Chicago experience. I had the Chicago style hot dog,…read moreand it was exactly what you'd want, classic toppings, plenty of flavor, and a solid dog overall. What really makes this place stand out is the personality. The staff is famously surly, and that's clearly part of the experience, so if you know that going in it adds to the fun. It's more playful than serious and definitely gives the place its own character. I also thought it was cool how they give out free dogs after Bears wins. That kind of generosity and local spirit makes it feel like a true neighborhood staple. Definitely a memorable stop and one of those places that feels uniquely Chicago.

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    4.1(992 reviews)
    2.3 miUkrainian Village, West Town
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    "Double Fatso Burger with Cheese" was definitely one of the BEST burgers I've had…read more Juicy, perfectly cooked, and loaded with flavor--Fatso's Last Stand absolutely delivers. Chicago classic for a reason.

    Fatso's Last Stand delivers exactly what its name promises: unapologetically indulgent, old-school…read morecomfort food done right. The burgers are the shining stars -- juicy, generously sized, and cooked to perfection with toppings that strike the perfect balance of classic and creative. Whether you go for a stacked cheeseburger, bacon-loaded option, or a specialty creation, the patties are flavorful and satisfyingly beefy, with a great char and use of quality ingredients that keeps diners coming back. Beyond burgers, the menu also features hearty eats like crispy fries, loaded sandwiches, and thick milkshakes, all served with a no-frills attitude that lets the food speak for itself. Service at Fatso's Last Stand matches the laid-back but attentive vibe of the restaurant -- staff are friendly, efficient, and know regulars by name, creating a welcoming, neighborhood-favorite energy. While the pace can get lively during peak hours, especially on weekends, the team handles the rush with good humor and keeps orders moving. The ambiance is casual and retro in all the right ways, with diner-style seating and a comfortable, unpretentious environment that makes it perfect for relaxed lunches, casual dinners with friends, or late-night burger runs. It's not fancy, but when your focus is on big, delicious burgers and familiar comfort food, Fatso's delivers exactly what you're craving.

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