Biker Jim’s

Biker Jim, the namesake of the famed Denver hot dog joint, is a real person with a backstory that could be found in a cool new Netflix comedy. Jim Pittenger was a repo man long before he started serving delicious hot dogs to Denver locals. During his career, he confiscated about 12,000 cars, according to his own estimate. Pittenger took a vacation from his day job in 2005 and began selling hot dogs on a Denver street corner. Biker Jims is one of Colorado's biggest culinary success stories, with 700,000 dogs and 15 years under its belt.

The world first learned about Biker Jim's from Anthony Bourdain, who highlighted the Pittenger's unique take on hot dogs on his episode No Reservations in 2010. Biker Jims sparked widespread interest, with appearances on The Travel Channel, Food Network, Cooking, and Sundance channels. According to Biker Jim's website, Yelp ranked it as the country's 12th best restaurant.

What makes Biker Jim's so unique? Pittenger's made-for-TV origin story is a great draw, but the rare meats the restaurant is able to offer for a reasonable price are what actually pulls throngs of people and prominent TV personalities. Unless your grandfather's name is Jim Pittenger, this isn't your grandfather's hot dog. Reindeer, wild boar, German veal, and even rattlesnake and pheasant are minced into sausages, shaped into hot dogs, and delivered to customers who want to try something new. Biker Jim's is expanding its hot dog carts and brick and mortar storefronts to new markets with no indications of slowing down, so don't be shocked if you see their distinctive dogs in new Colorado communities and beyond.

Address: Biker Jim’s Gourmet Dogs2148 Larimer Street,Denver, CO 80205

Phone: 720.746.9355

Website: https://bikerjimsdogs.com/