whatever happened to the famous Chicago hot dog I went here recently and got the smalles hotdog with a little mustard and onion it was terrible I will never go here again read more

If you want great hot dogs and polish sausage this is the place to come after midnight

I ordered a dog here, Chicago Style, and when I went to eat it all it had was mustard and grilled onion. The wiener was obviously not Vienna and didn't have that snap I love. I ended up giving half to my dog. Now, I have come to learn that's just how they do their dogs, but if somebody orders Chicago Style they should be warned about what they are actually going to get. Some of the sandwiches looked good, but I would never get a hot dog there again. read more

Don't eat here if you are a woman who doesn't like to be sexually harassed. Myself & my coworkers all were treated disgustingly by certain members of the staff. I complained to the manager & now they single me out each time I go & still harass other women in front of me. Go to Express Grill instead. If you're privileged enough to have a dick, or, conversely, you enjoy being addressed like a slab of meat, the food is cheap and fast. Too expensive for the price of my dignity. read more

It's 4am, do you know where your pork chop sandwich is? At Jim's you'll find pork chop sandwiches 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Are you tired of waiting endlessly around for 10-20 minutes every time you order a pork chop sandwich? At Jim's, you turnaround for one second and then Bamn! Literally order, reach for your wallet, pull out and count your money, pay the guy, and before you are done getting your change - Bamn! No Wam, mind you, just straight to Bamn. Coffee? Dinner and a movie? Meet my friends? Do you want kids? Nope - just Bamn! Ok my wife is getting suspicious... Bamn! Wow, where did the time go? Already 4am? And I so wanted - wait - you mean I can still - Bamn! The complimentary fries are pretty good too. read more

I don't like hotdogs. I picture that long meaty cheap thrill as death by a bun shot. Cholesterol-overload, not for me! I'll pass....but wait! Jim's polish hotdogs? Looks ordinary except, I don't see the oozing overflow of ketchup, mustard and pickle relish...Instead, oodles of thinly sliced onions in some mysteriously tasty dressing top this sausage wonder. One bite? Hmm, I'll pass...but maybe, just a bite is fine. One bite, two bites, three bites.... I can't stop! I've never tasted a hotdog like this! Wait, this is sooo good!..Well, this is a true story. A hot dog hater was converted. At least, for Jim's Original Hotdogs. This is a must try if you're in Chicago. Also, this was started by a Yugoslavian immigrant in 1939--an inspiring story: http://www.jimsoriginal.com/history.htm read more

Hell yes. 24 hour place. Get the polish with grilled onions and fries on your first visit. For your second visit (because you will be back) get the grilled porkchop sammie. This is the best place to go when you are fine with saying screw the low carb, non-gluten, low salt, no fat, paleo bandwagon folks...I want some greasy goodness and I want it now. This is a true Chicago gem. Screw you NY and LA. Try to compete with Jim's! read more

My roommate and I came here for some chow at 1:30 am last night (this morning) and that wasn't such a smart idea. I was supposed to be in bed and my roommate was supposed to be packing up for his trip out to Puerto Rico. But no, out of nowhere, he blurts out, "a hot dog sounds good right about now" and I find myself nodding in agreement. Five minutes later, we're in line w/ the locals who also had the same bad idea as us and we're ordering Polish w/ fries. If you like a mean Polish and have never been here, you're seriously missing out. The cooks here drench the Polish w/ so much oil, the sausages are literally swimming in the stuff on the grill. Yeah, did I mention this wasn't such a good idea at 1:30 in the bloody morning right before you're supposed to be in bed?! The food is cheap. Dogs are sub $4 INCLUDING fries and are definitely worth ruining your eating patterns for. ps: Their peppers are the hottest I've tasted anywhere. You'll only need one even though they'll give you a bunch. read more

Absolutely genius. Jim's has been a Maxwell staple for years and it's still just as good as it used to be (ask my dad!). There's nothing especially great about the atmosphere - it's a standard walk-up hot dog stand on a weird street that borders 90/94. At night it's a pretty ridiculous place to be, especially between midnight and 5 a.m. You can buy a hot dog, fries and a pop for $3 AND get a bootleg DVD from some guy who sells them from a giant duffel bag. This is as good as it gets. The food is always delicious and freshly prepared. Some of the guys behind the counter have probably been there since the place opened, which is great. The owner is often hanging around just supervising, which is cool to see. AND contrary to popular belief, the food is good sober and drunk (but especially better when you're drunk). Also: look out for their lunch specials. Often, the stand will run specials that include an entire meal for $2 or something like that (they have a Black History Month special, lunch specials, etc.). read more

Great food! You can eat like a king for a few bucks. Definitely a Chicago staple.

I remember going there when I was in high school when this now-snotty University Village was called "Jewtown" and Maxwell Street was a total run-down but frequented "bartertown" where you could get cheap deals on anything while the Sunday Maxwell St. flea market was going on. The food? One of the best Polish Sausages you can score in Chicago. And unlike Portillo's overcharging for mediocre "Chicago-style" chow, Jim's is priced right. Try the pork chop sandwich too. You're in grease heaven. Grease is the word... The pictures here on Yelp show the way Jim's used to be before the richies moved in and created the Naperville-esque cookie-cutter "neighborhood" with just about every bad chain food establishment you could imagine on Halsted south of Roosevelt. I actually read in the Trib that the newly transplanted residents were trying to have Jim's closed down due to the smell of the grilled onions emitted into the air. Aren't you vapid yuppies more concerned about the emissions from 90/94 and the BNSF railroad tracks (both 1/2 block away) harming your spoiled toddlers? Stupid yuppies... Don't try to ruin yet another Chicago tradition! read more

Jim's offers the best hot dogs! Its delicious, cheap, and the polish dogs are super juicy! I paid only $3.50 for the polish dog (which came with grilled onions) and a side of fries came free with it!!!! I hope they never change a thing here! Its delicious! I'm just so sad it took me this long to try this place! read more

I've been coming here since 2005-ish from my undergrad days at UIC. I used to get a polish hotdog and cheese fries up until couple years ago when I discovered the pork chop sandwich. Holy moly. The pork chop here is delicious. Some days are drier than others obviously but... oh boy when it's juicy it melts in your mouth. I also occasionally get the fish sandwich with extra tartar sauce which is also really good. Hot peppers can get really hot at times so I try to take a small bite to decide if it's bearable. I'd say 75% it's not bearable lol. really spicy... Um the fries here are sooo goooood and so much better than maxwells. I used to only go to Maxwells cuz of their polish sausage (which I still think is better than Jim's) but the cheese fries at Jim's is what got me to switch teams. Oh and also with a UIC student ID, you can get a drink and cheese (for fries) for free! There's usually line after like midnight... but it's worth it EVERY.SINGLE.TIME. read more

I'd give 6 stars if it were possible for the Polish here alone!! Perfect sized sausage, soft bun, incredible grilled onions that you can smell from a block away, and mustard (being my favorite condiment of all time) brings it all together in a symphony of harmonious flavors. I love the outdoor walk up stand...made me feel like I was at an amusement park or a ball game. Price is terrific at $3.80 tax included plus fries. So why the four stars only? Well the fries tasted fishy. As in, maybe they cook the fries in the same oil as the fish sandwich or other items? This is a big no no in my book. I will definitely give Jim's another shot sometime soon and also want to try the pork chop and fish as well! read more

Seriously... it's 24/7 so whether its a late night snack, morning walk of same or just hungry for lunch, this place always hits the spot. First off, it's dirt cheap and all the sandwiches come with fries. Second, the staff are all super chill work quickly to get your order taken care of. Never had to wait more then 5 minutes even at peak rush hour. So while the menu is quite small and simple, the do these basics very well. Personally I am a huge fan of the cheeseburger and fries combo but the Polish dog was pretty solid as well. Also, there is plenty of street parking on both sides of the street. read more

I never eat hot dogs, but when I do it's in Chicago. I hadn't eaten a hot dog in literally *years* but after 3 days straight of deep-dish pizza on my first trip to the windy city, I figured it was time to mix it up with a local dog. Say what you will about hot dogs, but this place serves a mean one. Delicious, not too greasy and quick. read more

Been here before, but nothing like it use to be. Wasn't impressed anymore. Won't be back. Sorry Jim read more

Well. The Polish Sausage is OK. Need grilled onions and chili peppers for flavor which did not excite me but The fries was actually good. Had the right size, taste and texture. Not sure if it holds good for leftover food. Being more classy when it comes to food this is the only Judgmental comment I can say about them. I just wonder how they compete with the other place next door? LOL. Old school Street food. It is something I would not think of 1st to grave but co-workers rant this is good. It is just OK. 3 stars for the fries. Take the side away and I would have given just 2 stars. read more

Yes I know it's open 24/7 and is dirt cheap and I shouldn't expect anything other than what I get and I should rate 5 stars and shut up. But no. There's many other places in the city open late into the early morning, that cost less and are tastier and not poison for you. Trust me. Also poison is harsh. I've probably been to Jim's 40+ times. My pick is the fish sandwich. *FOR NOOBS* It's located on the south of the UIC dorm called JST. The entrance is on Union St which can be accessed from Roosevelt Blvd. you can park on the left of the street and you'll have your food in about 5 mins. They take all major credit cards and fries are free with all sandwiches. Get the grilled onions on your sandwich! read more

I remember having Maxwell Street polish with my dad growing up. He'd take me to this general area, and we'd buy a couple, sit in the car, and have a father-son moment. It was one of those things that Sout' siders did back in the day. Fast forward to today, and Jim's is still one of the best meal values in town (outside of the infamous "dollar menus" or perhaps Taco Bell). For something like two bits (okay, I'll admit, a little more than two bits, but, not by much) you can get yoru choice of the original Maxwell Polish, hamburger, cheeseburger, amongst other things, WITH fries. You can even get a pork chop, (on bone! you know what they say, the closer to the bone, the sweeter the meat....thanks for that one dad!) sandwich (haven't tried it....sounds interesting and delicious). I'm a Polish guy -- sausage, grilled onions, yellow mustard. That's it. I usually opt out of the pepper, as I'm not sure what to make of it, and, frankly, it does not taste very good to me at all. Excellent sausage - expertly grilled, sweet, savory, snap to the casing, delicious. Perfect accompaniments in the grilled onions and yellow mustard. Do NOT ask for ketchup on your Polish. I also had a hamburger (in the name of Yelp, I bought two meals). The patty was over done - I like crispy edges on my burger patties, but, not when the center of the patty is hard and dry, like meat-flavored styrofoam. The only condiments were the grilled onions, yellow mustard, and relish (I asked for ketchup, and I was handed packets of, well, ketchup). Yes, the fries are free. And, not particularly good. Unless you win the lottery and get some from a freshly fried batch. Mine were soggy, mashed (as in mashed potatoes -- they stuff the fries into a little brown bag), and way too salty (and I like my salt....proven by the salt lick in my living room). Eat at your own peril. But definitely go for the polish. At less than a five-spot for the meal AND a soda, it's the best value in the city. Now, I'm not a doctor (but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express), but, I don't recommend having Jim's for every meal....unless you carry an AED in your car and your are the primary shareholder of a pharmaceutical company that specializes in cholesterol drugs, then it's okay. And, if you try the pork chop sandwich, let me know how it is! read more

I've driven by here so many times, but never thought of stopping by. Until last week, when I had the time, and I was hungry for a quick bite of junk food. Granted, it is junk food, but if it is going to be junk, let it be this. Quick, good, and cheap food. Who wants to go to McD with this around the hood? Thanks! read more

So at like 3am after leaving the club our group took separate cars to Korean BBQ and the lady friend comes in with a bag from this place. I was like what the heck... we're at another restaurant and you bring food from another place?! What were you thinking?! Before I could be my typical grumpy self about it, I took a bite of a polish sausage with onions and shut up and ate it as quickly as possible before the restaurant lady came back. Man, that polish sausage was glorious. read more

Jim's, I need to seriously stop going to see you. For under $4, it is such a steal to get a cheap and tasty meal here (plus a free drink if you're a UIC student). Everyone raves about the polish and the pork chop, but my favorite is the fish sandwich. I don't really understand why it doesn't automatically come with cheese (it really should), but I'll let it slide. On the good days, the fries here are absolutely spectacular- they are crunchy, crisp, and delicious! However, over time they have become quite stingy with the portion size of food, PLUS the prices have gone up a good amount over the past two years that I have been a customer here! But regardless of that, Jim's is just so good and convenient that I always come back, even though sometimes I think I shouldn't! read more

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I have had many great memories here and have seen everything from old men getting into fights over change on the ground to grown men wearing only diapers covered in blood. If you ask any UIC student about Jims they will say "I go there when I'm drunk" and that may hold true. But if you have never been there before, be sure to go at any time and you'll be in for a greasy, inexpensive treat. And if you have a student ID you get a free can soda! If you want to impress people order a "Polish con todo" (polish with everything). The smell of Jims is so strong that once you enter University Village you can smell the food. And if you live in the adjacent James Stukel Towers, the smell of Jims seeps through the vents and will make you gag on occasion. This place will have a full line at 2am Thurs-Saturday filled with people who have sinned tremendously the past few hours. They also accept card which gives it an edge over the nearby Maxwell Street Hot Dogs! This is a UIC student favorite and inconveniently located on the hidden Union St right before entering the expressway. If you have not gone to Jims you have not experienced life! P.S. Stay away during the Black History Month $1 Hour, the lines are extremely long and people buy shopping bags worth of food! Better off waiting a few hours and paying an extra buck! Also Jims does not go well with cheap beer! read more

I love Jim's. Fond memories from my high school years and beyond... Jr in HS: "I'll have two polish... um, make that three. Fries and a coke. Thanks." Jr in college: "I'll have three polish... um, make that two polish and two pork chop sandwiches. Fries and a coke. Thanks." Mid-twenties: "I'll have two polish, two pork chop sandwiches, one burger, fries and a coke. Thanks." Mid-thirties: "I'll have one polish, one pork chop sandwich, and one burger... (sigh) ok, honey, ok. Just make it one polish and one burger. No fries and one water. Thanks." read more

Best place to go for late night munchies or to feed your stomach to absorb all that alcohol! Food here is super cheap and the fries are amazing! I have never been anywhere else that has fries that crispy or delicious than this place! I personally always get the Polish with everything. It is served with grilled onions, spicy peppers, and mustard. This place get really wild on weekend nights, but I noticed that they have hired security guards to keep the people here safe. read more

I went to go buy two hot dogs this past weekend. The person I was with was craving a Chicago-style hot dog and I wanted to satisfy her taste buds. I asked for two Chicago-style hot dogs and the cashier said, "we're from Chicago so they will be Chicago-styled." At least something along those lines. In my head I am thinking a Chicago-style hot dog would be topped with yellow mustard, chopped white onions, bright green sweet pickle relish, a dill pickle spear, tomato slices, pickled sport peppers and a dash of celery salt. The man who was preparing the hot dogs asked if mustard and onion were okay. I said, "yea everything on it." My friend then said they only put onion and mustard on both our hot dogs and she no longer wanted hers. She told me she will eat it but not to make it a big deal. So I asked the cashier, "just for future reference, next time I order a Chicago-style hot dog should I be made aware that you do not prepare it that way." His response is what even triggered me to leave a review. He basically said, "We are the original Maxwell and ALL our hot dogs are only prepared with onion and mustard since 1939 (now read that with attitude and sass please). Honestly a simple, "yea we do not do that here," would have been much appreciated at the time. The thing is the menu they have hanging up shows a Chicago-style hot dog (picture and all). If they want to be transparent to the consumer they should probably consider putting a picture up of the hot dog preparation they use. Maybe also work on being polite with customers. You literally have customers forming a line in the rain to try your food, you can at least try not to sound condescending while you are ringing me up. read more

FAMOUS FOR (My rating in parens) Maxwell Street Polish (9.99999999999/10) ALSO TRIED Pork Chop Sandwich (8/10) Cheeseburger (10/10) Hot Dog (5/10) Fish Sandwich (3/10) Chicken Sandwich (3/10) French Fries (8/10) This place is almost EXACTLY like Express Grill. We used to call this "Jim's" and Express Grill "Maxwell's." Basically, the review is the same as here: http://www.yelp.com/biz/express-grill-chicago#hrid:QARR4OQ1rnoD6jSzCnZDIw11 ...with one exception... Jim's & Maxwell's kept moving a block at a time because of the UIC expansion. Their original makeshift buildings got torn down so they were in trailers, and then they had to move to another place, and eventually they got a spot in the South Campus of UIC. Facing the establishments, it was always Jim's on the left, Maxwell's on the right. Also, Jim's never had a line or hardly a customer (it seemed), but Maxwell's always had huge lines and tons of customers. You'd feel bad for Jim's as you walk by and they're calling out to you to buy from them! With the spot in South Campus, they swapped. Maxwell's is now on the left, Jim's is on the right! However, one more thing changed. Jim's changed its fries, and they're a lot better than Maxwell's. Which makes me wonder...are people just subconsciously inclined to choose the right side over the left side, or was it the fries that made everyone switch? Granted, people believed Maxwells to have a better Polish, and even though it was such a minute difference, it was A difference, so everyone went there. With such a big difference in fries, maybe that's the only reason everyone went to Jim's? The world will never know, I'll ask Mr. Owl next time I see him. FRIES In any case, Jim's fries are a little bit thinner than they used to be but most importantly, they're now crispy (not flimsy) and slightly salted! Don't get me wrong, there are certainly better fries out there, but these do taste pretty awesome! They've got a beautiful golden dark brown texture to them and the crunch is just so satisfying! Since they still give you fries with every sandwich, this can be very dangerous, because unlike Maxwells fries, which are a chore to eat, and just becomes waste anyway, these can get real addicting real fast, and if you order a couple sandwiches (or do a "3-Peat" like I used to do in college) you may have a fry problem on your hands! read more

At $3.50 per meal, and tossed between two meals, trust the wise mexican taco commercial girl who suggests: "why not both?" My friend who once visited, vouched for the fish sandwich at this hotdog joint. Interesting choice... but why the hell not? It's only $3.50--can't really go wrong. But as I waited on line, I kept seeing people ordering the Polish. Was feeling more and more uncertain about the fish sandwich... but I ended up sticking to what I came for. AMAAZZZING!!! If a fish sandwich is that good at a hotdog joint, how good could the sausage be?! So I waited on line and got a Polish. OH MY GOD. I vouch for this too, perhaps more. Both comes with fries and the fries are perfectly done right. Crispy, flaky and plentiful. Note: the peppers are HOT, HOT, HOT. My God, it's hot. Think of that youtube clip of that female news-reporter who trips over the tub of grapes. Yes, your chest will be crying in pain just as much as she was. Note #2: No place to park nor place to sit. But everyone seems to double park their cars to grab and go. read more

Everyone knows, especially as you get a little older, that if you're out all night drinking that you'll have to have something to eat at the end of the night or face the inevitable hangover the next morn, er, afternoon. Everyone also knows that between Division and Roosevelt there is a dearth of fast food places to suit this need outside of the McDonald's on Ontario and the dumpy joints on Division between State and Dearborn. I think King Daley somehow doesn't allow any late night fast food joints in the immediate area surrounding the Loop to keep any riff raff out, at least until the Taste. This is where Jim's comes in to fill the gap. (Okay, I cheated, as Jim's is a block south of Roosevelt. Be very afraid, North Siders.). It's a 24-hour mustard mecca adjacent to the Dan Ryan expressway. Be advised when you come to Jim's late night that you're going to encounter your hard core city ghetto scene, hoopties and all. You'll feel a little uncomfortable and like all hell might break loose at any second, but if you're polite and don't ask for ketchup on anything you should be fine. Speaking of ketchup, I just don't subscribe to this whole "no ketchup on hot dogs" thing. To me, it's not a hot dog without ketchup. And I'm no carpetbagger. Maybe this is a hard core city thing? Anyway, they won't put ketchup on anything here. They will slather everything in mustard, including a burger. If you want ketchup, you'll get a crooked look and a handful of packets in your sack. You get a decent burger here for a couple dollars or a double for about four. Fries are included. They slap mustard on it unless you say otherwise. You can also grab a can of grape pop if you like. All in all Jim's is a bit scary but is a pretty good deal and fills the drunk food gap in the area surrounding the Loop. If you're hammered late night somewhere in or just outside of the Loop and have access to a hoopty (don't drink and drive!), this is your destination. It's 3 1/2 stars, but I'll mark up to four. read more

I see a decent number of people waiting in line at Maxwell Street just a block down from Jim's, and all I can think is, "Those poor, uninformed bastards." Jim's is located basically on the border of UIC's campus and as a grad of UIC, I frequented this establishment (usually from 12am-4am [good life choices!]) for several years. First and foremost: Jim's is really good moderately greasy food. It certainly caters to the late night, stagger and line-up crowd at night, but id always open and fresh. They don't have the biggest menu, but what they got is done right. Go for a beef polish, hot dog, or burger if you like/love onions (like I do). EVERYTHING is basically smothered in grilled onions; trust me, you'll smell them a mile away. Also, their fries are A+; they might be the best thing there. Second, this place is fast. Like really fast. They have two windows to order from, which helps speed things up. They never close, which helps ensure they are always cooking and ready to serve. Jim's again also has a limited menu, and since basically everything is covered in the same stuff, makes assembly quite quick. Drunk folks can be a bit impatient when waiting for their grubububub. Lastly, unbelievably cheap. If you spend more than $6 at Jim's you are in for a long nap afterwards because it will be a ton of food. Their most expensive menu item is like $5 and everything comes with their fries. Total steal for late night eats. Again I say, i pity those poor folks down the block. Don't they know to come to the glory that is Jim's?!?! Clearly not. So hopefully someone will read this and spread the word. TIP: if you are a UIC student and or/ have a UIC ID card (or U of I cuz dey dont check dat s**** and the ID's look basically the same), you get a free can of pop (not soda, doe). PRO TIP: the "sport" peppers they give you are pretty f***ing hot, man. I love me some spicy, or even really spicy food, but these peppers dont add depth of flavor like a normal sport pepper and might ruin your meal if your not down for the kick. read more

Hasn't changed in the 60 plus years I have been going there. First went with my father when they were on Maxwell street some 65+ years ago.

Great place to go after a night of drinking! Favorite thing for me there is the cheeseburger with relish. YUM. Sounds kinda weird but try it! Love their polish and fish sandwich too. Sounds crazy, but I haven't tried the pork chop sandwich...heard amazing things so got to try that next time! Be warned, there's always bums around asking for your change. Girls, get your guy friends who came with you to order the food. :P read more

In an area rife with gentrification, and stripped of it's soul lies Jim's Original. OMFG, I love this "dump". I was practically ordered to visit and bring back a pork chop sandwich by an old co-worker of mine. Don't think I was ever as eager to fulfill an order in my life. The PCS was beyond compare. I know. I'm talking about a pork chop sandwich. At a stand. Practically in the middle of an major expressway on ramp in Chicago. That took an El and at possibly two buses to reach. In the freezing April cold. It was so fucking worth it. Crispy, seasoned to perfection, steaming hot, with grilled onions, served with free fries. When should I open a PCS stand in Orlando, like, now? read more

There's the Chicago dog... and there's Jim's Polish dog with loads of grilled onions smothered on top. This is where I go to take friends and family who are visiting from out of town. Oh my goodness... You're bloated the next day but it's worth it... totally... read more

Though I made my way here (before they moved 50 ft to the south) many a night and many a day while I lived across the street. I still do not know the difference between Jim's Original and Maxwell St. Polish. I think their fries are different. I like their chicken sandwiches and I like their half price food from 3-5pm in February. It's practically free! Great place, did not buy socks here though or bootleg dvds. read more

My recent food pilgrimage to Chicago started here, with a great hot sausage sandwich and an even better Pork Chop sandwich. The latter was life changing and amazingly simple: bone in pork chop, grilled onions, hamburger bun, mustard - but combined produced a complex well of flavors and flavor memories that still have my mouth watering three months later. read more

Came here after many many beers... Friends from Chitown said this was the spot for the best drunk food where the workers will clown on you and you will actually enjoy it. When we got there, I offered to buy for our entire group... stupid drunkass... and discussed what to order with my buddy. 3 fish sandwiches with cheese, 2 pork chop sandwiches, 2 polish, and just cuz I was drunk, 2 pepsis, 2 diets, 2 waters... of course I had no idea EVERYTHING comes with fries until we got back to my friends apartment and I was staring at a huge mound of fries. Fish sandwich with cheese was my favorite... i usually dont order fish sandwiches from fast food joints but damn i'd order this everytime if i could... Polish was good too. i honestly dont remember much about this one. Pork chop sandwich was a bit dry and bone-in so you have to be careful, especially if u DRUNK. Fries were actually really good, nice, crispy, enough saltiness. Make sure you get the hot peppers if you want to die the next day. little things were spicy as HAILLLLL This is greasy drunk food at its best. All of what we ordered was around $38 and the workers made fun of me... and i enjoyed it. read more

Awesome food indeed! After training MMA in the city, I always swing by my sisters place right by UIC. Let me tell you, having this place so close while trying to cut weight for a fight is just the worst in a temptation standpoint! The polish with onions and mustard is the way to go. It's so promising that I really haven't tried anything else there! Cheap tasty food...what else could you want? The only thing I did notice was that I felt like I was in that seinfeld episode where they had the soup nazi for ordering. I have a thick skin, but for some reason I felt like the guy taking my order just had a bad day or something. From then on I just did the "seinfeld" and simply ordered saying "polish..everything" handed the man the money and took 1 step to the left. I haven't had any problems since = ) read more

For years Jim's has been contributing to my early demise. I love their food and I am both proud and ashamed to say I have eaten one of their delicious polish sausage at 7am on a Wednesday morning. The polish are huge and no matter what time of day I visit everything taste relatively fresh. They don't overwhelm you with the abundance of toppings so I bring my own ketchup when I visit. I love Jim's - it will kill me one day but I am strangely OK with that fact. Totally worth the sacrifice. read more