• 1250 S. Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60607
  • 2775 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
  • 214 N Tustin St, Orange, CA
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  • 1250 S. Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60607
  • 2775 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
  • 214 N Tustin St, Orange, CA
Order Online

THE CORNERS

Jim’s Original Stand, 1969

Special events

Where the Grill Never Gets Cold

“Nighttime here on the corner is dead when we be closed. When we open, traffic little bit is. Truckmen stop. Buy a hot dog. Or milkman coming, buying pork chop. Or policeman come and buying soda. Or somebody else come and want three can soda or something. You see, when I’m open, corner is life.” — Jimmy Stefanovic
Every Wednesday at 6pm

THE ORIGINAL: HALSTED STREET

THE ORIGINAL: HALSTED STREET The Heartbeat of Chicago. This is where the snap of the Polish Sausage first echoed in 1939. Located at the iconic intersection of Union Avenue and James Rochford Street, our Halsted stand is more than a location—it’s a living landmark. Under the neon lights, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, we keep the Maxwell Street tradition alive for the city that never stops. Find Us: 1250 S. Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60607
The Heartbeat of Chicago. This is where the snap of the Polish Sausage first echoed in 1939. Located at the iconic intersection of Union Avenue and James Rochford Street, our Halsted stand is more than a location—it’s a living landmark. Under the neon lights, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, we keep the Maxwell Street tradition alive for the city that never stops. This is the "Original" Stand. Located on the Northwest Corner of Maxwell and Halsted Streets from 1939 until 2001 when we were relocated.
Every thursday night from 8pm-10am

THE NORTH SIDE: ELSTON AVENUE

THE NORTH SIDE: ELSTON AVENUE Carrying the Torch. The legend expanded to Elston Avenue to bring the authentic Maxwell Street experience to the North Side. It’s the same proprietary spices, the same mountain of sweet Colossal Spanish onions, and the same heavy sizzle that defined Jim’s Original since the 1940s. Whether it’s a late-night Pork Chop craving or a midday Polish, Elston keeps the fire burning. Find Us: 4815 W. Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
Carrying the Torch. The legend expanded to Elston Avenue to bring the authentic Maxwell Street experience to the North Side. It’s the same proprietary spices, the same mountain of sweet Colossal Spanish onions, and the same heavy sizzle that defined Jim’s Original since the 1940s. Whether it’s a late-night Pork Chop craving or a midday Polish, Elston keeps the fire burning. Southeast Corner of Diversey, Elston & Western.
Every Saturday night

THE HORIZON: CALIFORNIA

214 N Tustin St, Orange, CA California
A New Chapter of the Dream. Jimmy Stefanovic arrived in America with seven dollars and a dream that Chicago was the future. Today, that dream travels West. We are bringing the "Snap," the smoke, and the legendary brown paper bags to California. The West Coast is about to discover why there are no words in any language to describe a Jim’s Original sandwich. COMING SOON!

  • Find Us: 214 N Tustin St, Orange, CA

  • Status: COMING SOON.

  • The Promise: The same 1939 recipe. The same FREE fries. A new legendary corner.
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