Located at 370 S. Churton Street in Hillsborough, Jimmy’s Famous Hot Dogs specializes in hot dogs but also serves burgers, chicken, fish, and milkshakes. It is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week. Carryout catering is available in the form of tailgate specials.
This is the first Hillsborough location of Jimmy’s, which originated in Durham. It has the look and feel of a retro-style fast-food chain a la Freddy’s or Hwy 55, but it is, so far, strictly a local(ish) operation. As with other eateries in that vein, Jimmy’s is somewhat kitschy but it is at least clean. Counter staff are polite, and food prep is quick and efficient.
As hot dog places go, Jimmy’s is low-key and no-frills. Do not come here expecting pretzel buns or exotic toppings. Yet this does not mean that there is no variety to be found. Dogs are pork or Nathan’s all-beef, and they can be prepared N.Y. style (mustard and sauerkraut), Cowboy style (jalapenos, chili, and cheddar cheese sauce), plain, or all the way (mustard, chili, slaw, and onions).
For my first visit, I went with a #1 combo: two dogs (all the way), a drink, and fries. The dogs were tasty and satisfied a craving. The crinkle-cut fries, while not terrible, were unimpressive. It was hard to argue with the price charged, a mere $6.09.
Hillsborough is not known for super-affordable dining options, so Jimmy’s fills a need. It isn’t fancy, but it’s good for a quick bite.
7.5/10
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