Hot Dogs

New Jersey is a hot dog hotbed.

Deep fried “rippers” from Rutt’s Hut in Clifton, Paterson-style Texas Weiners, and the Italian hot dog loaded with potatoes, peppers and onions are uniquely Jersey creations, and must be part of any serious debate about the best hot dogs in the country.  I’m partial to deep fried dogs with serious “snap,” and simple toppings: mustard and kraut or spicy relish.

My Favorites

1. Rutt’s Hut, Clifton
2. Galloping Hill Grill, Union
3. Hot Dog Johnny’s, Buttzville

Worth a Visit

• Dickie Dee’s, Newark
• Jimmy Buff’s, East Hanover
• Libby’s Lunch, Paterson
• Manny’s Texas Weiner, Union
• Mazzi Dogz, West Orange

On My List to Try

• Big Blue’s Sub Shop, Linden
• Boulevard Drinks, Jersey City
• Charlie’s Italian Hot Dogs, Kenilworth
• Dee’s Hut, Roselle Park
• Father & Son Luncheonette, Linden
• Hiram’s, Fort Lee
• Hot Dog Tommy’s, Cape May
• Hot Grill, Clifton
• Jack’s Franks and Fries, Union
• Jerry’s Famous Frankfurters, Elizabeth
• Jersey Joe’s, Port Monmouth
• Joe’s Pizza, Union
• Johhny and Hanges, Fair Lawn
• Maui’s Dog House, North Wildwood
• Max’s Famous Hot Dogs, Long Branch
• Mijo Pizza, Colonia
• Papaya King, Clifton
• Tommy’s Italian Sausage & Hot Dogs, Elizabeth
• Uncle Petey’s Weenies, Colonia
• The Windmill, Long Branch
• World’s First Italian Hot Dogs, Newark

Links

4th Annual New Jersey Hot Dog Tour
Best Italian Hot Dogs in NJ
Eating Jersey Dogs
Great hot dog joints in New Jersey? Munchmobile Found New Ones
New Jersey Hot Dogs
New Jersey, not Los Angeles, the Hot Dog Capital of the World
The hot dog has its day at New Jersey Hot Dog Tour
Top Dog On the Hot Dog

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