Jimmy's Red Hots

In Short – There's not much more than a cement floor and two lines to order your meal at this place, but that doesn't stop the all-ages crowd from lining up at this dog shack. The menu is short and sweet--Vienna Beef hot dogs, Vienna Beef Polish sausages and tamales. Both the dogs and Polish are nestled in a steaming bun, then topped with mustard, relish and onions, then wrapped with a huge handful of fat fries.

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Look Good:: Don't hesitate in line--just yell out what you want, or you'll be skipped. Don't ask for ketchup on your hot dog--there are large "we don't serve ketchup" signs in the kitchen.

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drinks	100.0% positive	“love the idea of no ketchup amen ur dogs come with fresh cut fries as for the drinks im not much into the can thing at least that's what they had the last time i was there so take ur dog and hop on 53 and head to a park or where ever and enjoy”
food quality	87.5% positive	“love the fries, the tamales, the sausages, but the hot dogs are king!” “the combination of the bun, vienna beef dog create the perfect hotdog.” “It has very good food for a low price.” “think they should expand to Florida so we can continue the tradition as a child we we rewarded with a jimmy hotdog when ever we were good and their bag of fries kept our hand warm on the coldest winter days ahhhhhhhh when ever I eat their hotdogs I get ” “now if you want a good hotdog head over to toot's on montrose and central great food for cheap” “The fries are awesome, too!” “Jimmy's fries are delicious and plentiful.” “Now if you ever come to our neck of the woods Saint Petersburg Florida looking for a great hot dog that comes as close as you can get to jimmys thats Chi-Town Dogs they have the best dog and fresh cut fries rolled up in wax paper which does not exist in” “Don't be worried about security, there are Chicago cops in the place eating almost every minute the place is open, and anyone who REALLY knows Chicago knows that Chicago cops NEVER eat in bad restaurants, even if the food is free!” “love the idea of no ketchup amen ur dogs come with fresh cut fries as for the drinks im not much into the can thing at least that's what they had the last time i was there so take ur dog and hop on 53 and head to a park or where ever and enjoy” “the food is handeled awful they put un cooked frys in garbage cans.” “The dogs have always been great, the fries super greasy and just as great.” “think the Viena beef hot dogs and Polish sausages are that good because the way they are steamed in ceramic containers.” “It has great food and great, fast service.” “The greasy fries wrapped around one of the best hot dogs I have ever had.” “Jimmy's is definitely the best place in chicago where you can go and get a great dog and fresh cut fries rolled up in the waxpaper and spend less than $2.00”
overall	100.0% positive	“remember the great hot dogs from this restaurant when I was a little girl.” “Jimmy's is definitely the best place in chicago where you can go and get a great dog and fresh cut fries rolled up in the waxpaper and spend less than $2.00” “Jimmy's is the best place for a chicago style hot dog!”
service	100.0% positive	“It has great food and great, fast service.” “Mostly a bunch of friendly Hispanic folks.” “The owners are good people and a good family friends, just don't ask for catsup!”
value	100.0% positive	“now if you want a good hotdog head over to toot's on montrose and central great food for cheap” “It has very good food for a low price.”
wait time	66.66999816894531% positive	“While I would never abandon G&J's completely, it is a comfort to know that I can get the same great taste just 15 minutes away!” “Don't be worried about security, there are Chicago cops in the place eating almost every minute the place is open, and anyone who REALLY knows Chicago knows that Chicago cops NEVER eat in bad restaurants, even if the food is free!” “Get used to the fast pace: Get in, order quick, and get out.”

10/10/10

HELLO Jimmy's!!!

by DW Cotton at Citysearch

It's been 20 LONG years since we moved away from the BEST hot dogs in the World. Can still taste them!! Also the Polish, and don't forget the famous fries!! Used to have them at least twice a week. After a few cocktails at "Hook's Hut"!! {Anyone remember that place!!???] Here's to Chicago's finest who wear the 4 blue stars on their shoulders....SEND SOME down to the Lone Star State......Do you deliver???? lol

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04/21/10

Best hot dog in the world!!!!!!

by tammypeverill at Citysearch

My mom had 5 kids. jimmys was our friday eat out treat after living on pulaski most of my life 1520 3 generations of jimmy lovers i love it so much i married a jimmys guy say hi to my gorgeous englishman dean when you stop in dont ask for ketchup or you might get thrown out of line lol i love jimmys and my kids love jimmys

Pros: fastest food you will ever get
Cons: none

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07/02/09

it's one of the best kept secrets on the near west side

by bigfrank75 at Citysearch

i love the idea of no ketchup amen ur dogs come with fresh cut fries as for the drinks im not much into the can thing at least that's what they had the last time i was there so take ur dog and hop on 53 and head to a park or where ever and enjoy

Pros: the dogs are excelent
Cons: it closes to early

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04/03/09

WOW!!!!!!!!!

by CSMobileUser3 at Citysearch

he Greatest polish on the planet!!!!

Pros: Example: best croissants in town
Cons: What are the drawbacks?

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03/06/09

I will travel anywhere for jimmy's

by CSMobileUser2 at Citysearch

Jimmy'z red hots are so good I grew up eating there. And now my son will to. My grandmother will alwayz have a hot dog and fries when she comes from puerto rico, she loves it.

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10/10/10

HELLO Jimmy's!!!

by DW Cotton at Citysearch

04/21/10

Best hot dog in the world!!!!!!

by tammypeverill at Citysearch

07/02/09

it's one of the best kept secrets on the near west side

by bigfrank75 at Citysearch

04/03/09

WOW!!!!!!!!!

by CSMobileUser3 at Citysearch

03/06/09

I will travel anywhere for jimmy's

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