Jim's Original – American
The air around this iconic open-air stand is thick with the sweet, savory perfume of onions caramelizing on a flat-top grill that never seems to cool. Diners gather under the neon glow to bite into snap-casing Polish sausages and bone-in pork chop sandwiches piled high with mustard and spicy sport peppers, offering a gritty and glorious tribute to Chicago’s street-food soul.
1250, South Union Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60607 http://www.jimsoriginal.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Diet fit at Jim's Original
Dairy-Free at Jim's Original
Jim's Original in Chicago has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Jim's Original
Jim's Original in Chicago has 5 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Filet of Fish Sandwich, Pop - Cans and Pop - Bottles (Cola/Soda). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Jim's Original
Jim's Original in Chicago has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Pop - Cans. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Jim's Original
Jim's Original in Chicago has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Jim's Original
Jim's Original in Chicago has 4 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pop - Bottles (Fruit Flavors), Pop - Cans and Pop - Bottles (Cola/Soda). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Jim's Original
Jim's Original in Chicago has 5 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pop - Bottles (Fruit Flavors), Pop - Cans and Pop - Bottles (Cola/Soda). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Jim's Original
Jim's Original in Chicago has 1 heart-healthy-tagged dish on its current menu, including Pop - Cans. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at Jim's Original
Jim's Original in Chicago has 5 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hamburger, Pork Chop Sandwich and Pop - Cans. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Jim's Original
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Breast Sandwich | 4 g | 42.5 g |
| Polish Sausage Sandwich | 34 g | 23.5 g |
| Pork Chop Sandwich | 51.9 g | 18.9 g |
| Filet of Fish Sandwich | 41.4 g | 16.6 g |
| Hamburger | 27.9 g | 14 g |
| Double-Cheeseburger | 11.7 g | 13.2 g |
| Cheeseburger | 64.6 g | 9.5 g |
| Double Hot Dog, All Beef | 10 g | 7 g |
| Pop - Cans | 18.5 g | 6.2 g |
| Cheese Fries | 7.5 g | 5.8 g |
| French Fries | 44.6 g | 4.1 g |
| Bottled Water | 6.9 g | 0.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 6:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Menu
Sandwiches
All sandwiches include a bag of French Fries for FREE.
- Polish Sausage Sandwich - $3: Smoked pork and beef polish sausage, yellow mustard, grilled Spanish onions, hot sport peppers, hot bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Chop Sandwich: Bone-in pork chop, yellow mustard, grilled Spanish onions, hot sport peppers, hot bun Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Dog, All Beef: Steamed all beef hot dog, yellow mustard, grilled Spanish onions, hot sport peppers, steamed bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Double Hot Dog, All Beef: Two all beef hot dogs, yellow mustard, grilled Spanish onions, hot sport peppers, steamed bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamburger: Grilled ground beef patty, yellow mustard, grilled Spanish onions, hot sport peppers, hot bun Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Doubleburger: Two grilled ground beef patties, yellow mustard, grilled Spanish onions, hot sport peppers, hot bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheeseburger: Grilled ground beef patty, American cheese, yellow mustard, grilled Spanish onions, hot sport peppers, hot bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Double-Cheeseburger: Two grilled ground beef patties, two slices of American cheese, yellow mustard, grilled Spanish onions, hot sport peppers, hot bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Filet of Fish Sandwich: Breaded and deep fried white fish, tartar sauce, grilled onions, hot sport peppers, hot bun Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Breast Sandwich: Grilled skinless chicken breast, grilled Spanish onions, hot sport peppers, choice of mustard, BBQ sauce or ketchup, hot bun Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- French Fries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Fries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Pop - Cans: All varieties Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Pop - Bottles (Fruit Flavors): Grape, Orange, Root Beer, Strawberry Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Pop - Bottles (Cola/Soda): Coke, Pepsi, RC, 7-Up Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Bottled Water
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim's Original
- Is Jim's Original dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Jim's Original has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including French Fries.
- What can I eat at Jim's Original on a dairy-free diet?
- French Fries carry the dairy-free tag, out of 1 tagged dish on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Jim's Original have vegan options?
- Yes. 4 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Pop - Bottles (Fruit Flavors) and Pop - Cans.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Jim's Original?
- Chicken Breast Sandwich, at roughly 42.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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