Jimmy's Red Hots

"Jimmy's has instituted a complete ban on ketchup since it opened in 1954. Instead, customers can dip their fries in a house-made habanero hot sauce. In a small concession to changing times, Jimmy’s now serves a veggie dog." - Ashok Selvam

"What To Get: Red Hot with fries, polish with fries. What To Know: Located in Humboldt Park, opened in 1954, they really really hate ketchup (there isn’t a drop of it anywhere in the building). Cash only." - adrian kane, john ringor, nick allen, veda kilaru

"Jimmy's has instituted a complete ban on ketchup since it opened in 1954. Instead, customers can dip their fries in a house-made habanero hot sauce. In a small concession to changing times, Jimmy’s now serves a veggie dog." - Ashok Selvam

"Jimmy's is a Humboldt Park hot dog stand that's been around since 1954. This cash-only family-owned spot has refused to serve ketchup since it opened, and is credited for why all hog dog-law-abiding Chicagoans hate it. They use Vienna dogs, and serve depression-style dogs (with yellow mustard, chopped white onions, sweet relish, dill pickle spear, and sport peppers). The best order here is a red hot and a Polish with fries. photo credit: Christina Slaton" - Adrian Kane

"Unique ketchup-free hot dogs are best enjoyed at Jimmy’s Red Hots." - Travel + Leisure Editors