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CUTIEJUDY t1_jed6y6y wrote

BEARS HOT DOGS Bordentown Ave, Sayreville , NJ

He runs it out of a trailer. He has a Giant Statue of a Bear in the lot.

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TimSPC t1_jed701t wrote

Hot Dog House in Carlstadt, Hank's Franks in Lodi.

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ianisms10 t1_jed9har wrote

Johnny and Hanges in Fair Lawn. In fact, I had lunch there today. It was delicious.

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SK10504 t1_jeddmqe wrote

  • Hiram’s in Fort Lee
  • The grill at Hominy Hill Golf Course in Colts Neck. Haven’t been there in a while, but I thought their deep fried hot dog was better than Hiram’s. I looked forward to getting a hot dog coming around the front nine.
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ChestnutMoss t1_jedl00k wrote

Galloping Hill at 5 Points in Union, NJ- and I admit this is largely because I loved it as a kid.

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Dirtydiscodeeds t1_jedypve wrote

2 local favorites are sals ( in Clark behind the vfw) and munces ( rahway park). I great up eating munces and there's just a nostalgia of my mom fitting a chili mustard raw onion dog that I hold fondly. Sals has these awesome spicy onions that kick your ass.

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Jimmy_kong253 t1_jedzyjl wrote

Destination Dogs in New Brunswick and boulevard drinks in Jersey City

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jptoz t1_jee070l wrote

Hiram's is the best

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Administrative_Elk66 t1_jee4d8q wrote

I love Nikki's Dawgs, but I can't figure out her hours anymore. She used to be very active on Facebook posting her schedule changes , but seems to have gotten locked out of her account, and last summer I went by a few times during what were posted hours and she wasn't there.

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rxbandit256 t1_jee4z3h wrote

I haven't found a better place than Rutt's Hut, although Hiram's is a really really close second.

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UghAreWeThereYet t1_jee782l wrote

Dickie Dee's (RIP Pee Dee Vee's) and Jimmy Buffs, you don't get much more original than those two.

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BoroBagels t1_jeebwyz wrote

Has anyone ever been to that hot dog guy in Bridgewater (hot dog joe) on main street, by chimney rock road on the way to Target/Costco? Always wanted to stop by but the entrance is funky and I can't tell if the stand is open.

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spatterson2112 t1_jeeerdr wrote

Tommy’s Hot Dogs in Carteret. IYKYK

(Not to be confused with Tommy’s in Elizabeth which is also good but not my go-to).

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honestyseasy t1_jeefe1b wrote

Growing up in Brooklyn I never realized NJ had such a hot dog culture.

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CampbellANDAlgar t1_jeefpsf wrote

Hot Dog Johnnys in Butzville and Hot Rods in Glen Gardner. Trout fishing power up spots

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TheRealThordic t1_jeegmp9 wrote

I've stopped at Hot Dog Johnny's a few times and never got the hype.

Rutts is king, then Hot Grill. If I want a pushcart style dog, Big Daddys in Little Falls.

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TheRealThordic t1_jeegyge wrote

I've stopped at Hot Dog Johnny's a few times and never got the hype.

Rutts is king, then Hot Grill. If I want a pushcart style dog, Big Daddys in Little Falls.

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drvic59 t1_jeeiyfs wrote

it used to be Chalie's Pool Room in Alpha (RIP)

now I guess Johnny's for the scenic drive or Hirams

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pleuvonics t1_jeejcvy wrote

Jimmy Buffs in West Orange 🌭❤️🍊

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my_fake_acct_ t1_jeejg4f wrote

Rutt's Hut in Clifton or Johnny and Hanges in Fair Lawn depending on the level of grease I'm in the mood for.

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poodrew t1_jeejxlo wrote

We're fans of dirty water style dogs so; Hanks Franks in Lodi and Mike's Dog House in Oakland

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BobbyFan54 t1_jeekaj7 wrote

Windmill! The original in Long Branch

Jersey freeze in freehold isn’t bad either, but I prefer their burgers haha

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Pkmatrix0079 t1_jeekewe wrote

Mine's Johnny & Hanges in Fair Lawn, although when I was a kid and up until it closed it was Jimmy Jim's in Garfield. God, I still miss Jimmy Jim's...

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5uck3rpunch t1_jeenuts wrote

If I still lived in Jersey, it would definitely be Rutt's Hutt in Clifton! The only place I know where you can get crispy deep fried hot dogs.

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Dk10c t1_jeeofoe wrote

The cart in front of Ehmer's in Hillsdale!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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rattlesnakejones t1_jeeoi1w wrote

Growing up in Bordentown, I was always big on going to Russ Ayres for their hot dogs.

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Knomp2112 t1_jeeoydj wrote

Hiram if in Fort Lee

Jolly's Nick's in Dumont since it is close by.

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Dr_GhostBear t1_jeeqtbt wrote

Rutt’s is obviously the choice, but more local to me is Captain Paul’s in Lawrenceville. Super great folks who do a lot for their community.

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TonyB973 t1_jeerd83 wrote

Chris Red Hots in Newark on Heller Parkway!

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XenOz3r0xT t1_jees8ag wrote

Not a “traditional ” hot dog since it is in a sandwich but Dickie Dees in Newark for their Italian hot dogs always has a spot in my stomach.

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ARedEyeJedi t1_jeettys wrote

I’m surprised no one has said Tony’s Hotdogs in Branch Brook Park. I used to go there with my dad all the time. Even tho they’ve changed ownership, I don’t think the quality has really dipped

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RUKnight31 t1_jeeu0ws wrote

I've had them all and my PERSONAL list is: Hiram's @ 1, Hot Grill is 2nd, Johnny and Hanges is 3rd.

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sal_inc t1_jeevh38 wrote

Hot Dog House…Rt. 17…Carlstadt

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wolley_dratsum t1_jeeza38 wrote

Davy’s Dogs in Mount Arlington, Hot Dog Johnny’s in Buttzville, Designer Dawgs in Clinton. There are others but these are my go-to’s.

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gritty_rox t1_jef27to wrote

Dogs on First in Atlantic Highlands, obsessed with their chili dog

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DG556 t1_jef4jgq wrote

Hot Diggidy Dog in chatsworth

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deezee1980 t1_jef9k6i wrote

JR's on Franklin Ave in Nutley. It's a hot dog truck. The chili has a little kick, just enough. So good!

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mannyrod5 t1_jef9s1f wrote

J and G Texas Weiners in Dunellen. Best chili dogs I’ve had

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MrRacso75 t1_jefcx5l wrote

Costa's Snack Bar at the Perth Amboy train station.

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hcb2003 t1_jefeov6 wrote

When I'm in the area, Rutts or Hot Grill depending on which style I want.

When I'm in Monmouth county, G&G (a.k.a. Gus) near train tracks in Red Bank.

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justdan76 t1_jefeuue wrote

Galloping Hill Inn in Union. Known to old-timers as Peterson’s.

I’m biased because it was a childhood treat, but they did really have good hot dogs. Haven’t been there in awhile tho.

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wheelies-n-wieners t1_jefjapz wrote

Jersey has a few styles, 3 invented here: The ripper, the Texas Wiener, and the Italian Hot Dog.

My favorite spots:

Rippers: Rutt’s. What else can be said about this place? The gold standard. Hiram’s and Jolly Nicks are similar.

People like to say Hiram’s over Rutt’s, but I think it’s due to Bourdain growing up there and shouting them out. They both use the exact same dog (Thumann’s orange label) and deep fried. Hiram’s does toast the buns and uses a size larger than Rutt’s, and usually cooks them a little less, so they seem juicer.

Texas Wiener: Hot Grill is the gold standard, but I prefer Goffle or Riverview East (RIP closed a few weeks ago). Other popular TXW’s: J&G, TXW1, White Star, Johnny & Hange’s, Jersey Johnny’s (formerly Falls View Grill), Libby’s Lunch (RIP).

There’s even a Library of Congress collection about the Texas Wiener and it’s history along the Passaic river area.

https://www.loc.gov/collections/working-in-paterson/articles-and-essays/patersons-hot-texas-wiener-tradition/a-brief-history-of-the-hot-texas-wiener/

Italian Hot Dog: Jimmy Buff’s invented it and is the most famous, but give me Tommy’s in Elizabeth or Dickie Dee’s instead.

DWD: Hard to choose here cuz there’s too many options, but I love Hot Dog House. Randy the Hot Dog Guy rocks too.

Trucks: Curbside Cafe, Amabile’s, Dee’s Hut, Munce’s. JJ’s is the most popular truck in the state.

Some personal favorites: Tommy’s Carteret; Delicious food all around. Daddee Dogz, great dogs and cool dude. Maui’s Dog House, best stop around Wildwood.
Andy’s Roadside Dive, wacky creations.
Designer Dawgs. Destination Dogs, fancy bar hotdogs.
Mitch’s Roadside Grill. Paul’s Place. Boulevard Drinks, Clone of the NYC Papaya joints. Lover Dogs.

Disclaimer: haven’t hit all the spots SW of like Brunswick yet, but I’ve gotten every spot in north jersey.

Where I’ve gone:

https://www.google.com/maps/placelists/list/rX71nvE-SOmdukYIm8ZSgA

Where I’m going:

https://www.google.com/maps/placelists/list/hiNGFZVeQ5GitrRB_lzdDA

Check out my IG/FB pages for all the pics and spots.

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ClericOfThePeople t1_jefxu89 wrote

Russ Ayre’s in Bordentown, not the perfect dog but it is a 9/10 hot dog and when combined with the bordentown creamery 10ft away it’s the perfect combo

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rwhyan1183 t1_jefzlwk wrote

Jersey Johnny’s in Pequannock. I like their chili sauce better than Johnny and Hanges.

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alliegal t1_jeg52s9 wrote

Rutts but I wish they would get off their dumb ass covid hours of 8a-8p. I can almost never make it there on time and who the fuck needs a deep fried hotdog at 8am

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the-camster t1_jegd2p7 wrote

Karl Ehmer in Hillsdale has a hot dog cart out front. Hot dogs from an independent butcher taste better.

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patchworkskye t1_jegit93 wrote

I miss Eddie the Sabrett hot dog guy from South Ave in Westfield — soooo long ago 🌭💜

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albaspotting t1_jegjga7 wrote

There's a guy by the Union City Post Office who makes a great chili with his boiled dogs.

He's more popular for his pinchos (pork skewer).

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