The Bone-in Pork Chop Sandwich and 'Polishes' are Chicago’s Best Street Food — Dining on a Dime

This week on Dining on a Dime, host Lucas Peterson heads to the Near West Side of Chicago to sample one of Chi-Town’s most famous, iconic street foods: the Maxwell Street Polish sausage. Jim’s Original, established in 1939, sells the meal 24 hours a day.

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"Man, Slim's the nicest" is the equivalent of saying "Slim my nigga" LOL

[zztop]

Man, I really like Lucas. He's by far the best presenter on this channel. Likable, down to earth, and knows his shit.

[michaelgorogianis]

When Jim’s was on Maxwell street I did the same as that guy. I bought my first suit at Smokey Joe’s then went and had a Polish and Pork Chop at Jim’s

[jonwinstone]

Lived in Poland for over 3 years! Brings back memories of kielbasa! So good! Thanks

[chilltowntomboi]

Jim’s is by far one the places I’ll always cherish from my childhood.

[TheDylanBowman]

I feel like Lucas would be a dude you'd meet in college on move in day, and he'd be your best friend from day 1. He gets along with everyone, and seems to have a real passion for what he does. Keep it up man!

[SynchroneityDFO]

Their Polish sausage is amazing, but I also really love their fish sandwiches! I can only have a Pork Chop sandwich every so often, but their fish sandwich, I could have everyday!

[GilbertSJH]

Lucas you're the man! Get this guy his own show

[guzelarifuicci]

We need more lucas peterson's video with the food

[YoWassupFresh]

this guy needs a worldwide show. but, shot this way. none of this forced, over-produced travel channel stuff.

[seanonel]

Slim was hoping you'd buy him a pork chop sandwich, and all he got was a greasy handshake.

[ExtremeCleanoutSolutions]

I prefer The Express Grill right next to Jim's Original! I've been going there for 35 years! I love the food plus I can always find a space to park my big truck there!

[ariellions]

Back in the day, after partying all night I would head down to Maxwell Street for a polish or porkchop sandwich. Let me just say that it was worth the drive at 3am. Thanks for the memories!

[mikehawk]

Lucas said you been coming here awhile? "bout 30 years". lmao longer than I've been alive

[travellover]

I love polish sausage and I love poland krakow and gdansk are such beautiful cities.

[amankhisti]

Hey Lucas! Greetings from India... Will hardly ever get a chance to eat from the joints you go to, but i love your work and you are one of the best i have ever come across!!! Keep up the awesome work!! Cheers!

[davidoutside]

I've never visited Chicago before, but now I just might have to

[ariel]

I shouldn't probably be watching this late at night. making me so hungry. lol!

[kookimunsta]

Man, Jim's on Maxwell brings me back. I loved eating there when I lived in Chicago...
They don't make 'em like Jim's.

[coltsuperocean]

Looks so good!! Suprised they serve the pork chop with bone? Traditional way is boneless loin chop, battered and coated in bread crumbs shnitzel style. Beautiful.