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Hot Dog RestaurantFast Food Restaurant
We are the longest continuously operating hot dog stand to have done business on Maxwell Street. Except for a short closure in 2001, when we were relocated from Maxwell Street to Union Avenue, we have been in business since 1939, with 62 years of history on Maxwell Street. Jim’s was so well-known and has so consistently served our food that we became the cornerstone of the Old Maxwell Street Market until its relocation in 1994. People still identify the Old Maxwell Street Market with the sweet smell of onions that emanated from Jim’s stand.

Location

Jim's Original
1250 S Union Ave, Chicago, IL
60607, United States

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jim's Original

What is the history of Jim's Original hot dog stand?

Jim's Original has been in business since 1939 and was the cornerstone of the Old Maxwell Street Market until its relocation in 1994. Except for a short closure in 2001 during its move from Maxwell Street to Union Avenue, it has been continuously operating.

Where is Jim's Original located?

Jim's Original is located at 1250 S Union Ave, Chicago, IL 60607, in the University Village neighborhood.