Restaurant

Jimmy's Red Hots

Name: Jimmy's Red Hots
Address: 4000 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, 60651, US
Telephone: (773) 384-9513
Price range: value

Hot Dogs•Chicago•value

Jimmy's Red Hots is one of the best hot dogs restaurants in Chicago for dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Chicago.

Jimmy's Red Hots has been operating on the Northwest Side of Chicago long enough that the menu itself has become the argument.

Editorial review updated•Jul 28, 2026

Jimmy's Red Hots has been operating on the Northwest Side of Chicago long enough that the menu itself has become the argument. No seasonal pivots, no craft beer program, no engineered moment for your feed — just a window counter and a roster of items that regulars will tell you has barely changed in decades. That kind of stillness is either stubbornness or confidence, and based on what Chicago hot dog obsessives consistently report about this place, it's the latter. The crowd it draws is people who know exactly what a Vienna Beef hot dog is supposed to be, and exactly what $14 buys you at the kind of place that forgot the sport peppers. The menu centers on a short list of things done without compromise. The Vienna Beef Polish Sausage is known for its griddled, deeply savory character — a heavier, more assertive option than the standard dog, and reportedly the pick for anyone who wants something with more weight behind it. The Combo Hot Dog & Polish exists for the indecisive and the hungry simultaneously, and diners consistently flag it as the most efficient way to understand what Jimmy's is actually about. Then there's the Tamale on a Bun, which is a genuinely old Chicago tradition — Depression-era, illogical on paper, apparently clarifying in practice. The Supreme Bunch Tamale is the full version of that commitment. The Fresh Cut Fries are, by multiple accounts, actually fresh cut, which at this price level is worth saying plainly rather than assuming. Practical reality: this is a window-counter operation, which means you order, you stand, and you eat. The post-work crowd reportedly fills the sidewalk quickly, so a weekday lunch is the lower-friction move. Come knowing what you want — the Combo is the default answer if you don't — and leave the ketchup request at home.

Carlos Mendez, Food & Drink Editor

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Google 9.2 from 5,485 reviews

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dinner and Cheap Eats

Price and pace

Good value

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Chicago | 4000 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60651, USA

Price

Good value

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8.5/10

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(773) 384-9513

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Combo Hot Dog & Polish

Double Dog Double Polish Sausage

Vienna Beef Polish Sausage

Pure beef polish sausage on a hot steamed bun. Served with fresh cut fries.

Tamale on a Bun

Premium Tamale inside a hot steamed bun.

Supreme Bunch Tamale

Cornmeal with beef inside steamed to perfection.

Fresh Cut Fries

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What makes Jimmy's Red Hots worth the move

Jimmy's Red Hots is a clean first click in Chicago when you want a hot dogs option you can trust. Vienna Beef Polish Sausage and Vienna Beef Hot Dog also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 5,485 Google reviews.

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9.2 from 5,485 Google reviews

Best for

dinner and Cheap Eats

Style

Hot Dogs in Chicago

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Good value

Best for

Cheap Eats classic dinner local

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Google rating: 9.2 from 5,485 reviews

Price point: value

Popular dishes: Vienna Beef Polish Sausage, Vienna Beef Hot Dog, Tamale on a Bun

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Address: 4000 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60651, USA
Phone: (773) 384-9513
Price: value
TastyPals score: 8.5/10
Google rating: 9.2 (5,485 reviews)
Cuisine: Hot Dogs
Neighborhood: Chicago

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What cuisine does Jimmy's Red Hots serve?

Jimmy's Red Hots is a Hot Dogs restaurant located in Chicago, Chicago. Jimmy's Red Hots has been operating on the Northwest Side of Chicago long enough that the menu itself has become the argument.

What is Jimmy's Red Hots best for?

Jimmy's Red Hots is best for cheap eats, classic, dinner, local. Jimmy's Red Hots is a clean first click in Chicago when you want a hot dogs option you can trust. Vienna Beef Polish Sausage and Vienna Beef Hot Dog also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 5,485 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Jimmy's Red Hots?

Jimmy's Red Hots is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 9.2 from 5,485 reviews

What should I order at Jimmy's Red Hots?

Start with Combo Hot Dog & Polish, Vienna Beef Polish Sausage, Tamale on a Bun and Supreme Bunch Tamale. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Jimmy's Red Hots worth visiting?

Jimmy's Red Hots holds a 9.2 Google rating from 5,485 reviews. Jimmy's Red Hots is a clean first click in Chicago when you want a hot dogs option you can trust. Vienna Beef Polish Sausage and Vienna Beef Hot Dog also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 5,485 Google reviews.

Where is Jimmy's Red Hots located?

Jimmy's Red Hots is located at 4000 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60651, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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