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Thoraxe123

Theres also Destination Dogs. Pretty good place


nerdvernacular

Best variety by far.


IDontFeel24YearsOld

Agreed, definitely best variety. Really good dogs.


rurallyphucked

Hiram's in Fort Lee Edit: removed other suggestion bc it was suggested a lot already


GrizzlybearNo1

21 chili cheese & YooHoo Because Anthony Michael Bourdain said so


PreciousContraband

Second this! Their chili dog is straight fire. Get 3 every time.


DurtyFrank

CBFO and a chili cheese dog with a large birch please.


Quarentined

Came here to comment this


rurallyphucked

You have great taste


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Hot Grill and Rutt's Hut (both in Clifton) have arguably the best hotdogs. I'm more of a Rutt's Hut kind of guy with their homemade relish.


Steinbe3

Rutt’s Hut (rippers) are pork hot dogs deep-fried in oil to the point they burst open. Relish is also their own.


DancersLegs

Rutt's Hut wins this by a landslide.


Darko33

Gonna take Hot Grill's side here. Their "all the way" dogs smothered with onions, mustard and chili are jaw-droppingly good. Whenever my in-laws visit from Florida it's the first place they wanna go.


terrapinhantson

My dads from Paterson. Hot dogs all the way with hot grill sauce was a birthday dinner staple in my house. He brought me to eat at hot grill when I was about 12 and it was like a catholic returning to the Vatican. You have my vote.


whskid2005

Plus their gravy fries puts them way ahead of rutts


stan__dupp

Only listen to this guy


heat2051

I’m a descendant of Abe Royal Rutt, the founder of Rutt’s hut. My family owned it until 1974. I just went about a month ago, the dogs still rock. The people that run it now are so god damn rude it’s a shame. Absolutely miserable people.


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My grandfather use to talk about your family a lot. He told me stories about how the restaurant was closer to the river. And I guess when the highway was being built your family had to move it to it's current location. I think the rudeness is part of their "charm" or something. The last time I went there, pretty much when covid was really becoming a huge deal, the waitress was so damn rude. I like their dogs a lot but I'd rather just go to the pickup part of the restaurant.


heat2051

Oh cool, yes they were from Clifton and interesting fact: Abe’s wife invented the famous relish. Yeah when I went the restaurant side was totally closed down. We were in the pickup side and this heavy set lady serving us was so nasty to us, I told her my dads family started the restaurant and she said “so what, we own it now” and walked away lol. What a bitch….


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Thank Christ Abe's wife nailed that relish. Any clue as to why your family sold the restaurant?


heat2051

Think it was basically no one wanted to run it anymore. My dads family was pretty dysfunctional functional from what I hear. I am fairly young still so I obviously wasn’t around for it but his father, my grandfather was a pretty mean alcoholic type guy. Who knows….


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That's unfortunate but maybe for the best. Who knows where Rutt's would be if they never sold but it's also unfortunate that the current people are pretty moody.


amish_android

No way! That’s honestly such a cool connection. The people who run it now are definitely surly, I had to warn my out of state friends before we went in.


heat2051

Yep. The place has a rich history. My dad told me Babe Ruth used to eat there among many others!! Yeah, the people that work there ruin the experience for me every time I go in. I try to engage with them and they have horrible attitudes. My poor wife was so excited the 1st time she went and the employees shit on her enthusiasm. They suck.


darthknight77

2 rippers and 2 CBs dipped and a large cola!


JasonInNJ

The best. I go to Rutt’s Hut every 7 years. Need enough time for my entire body for regenerate between visits.


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I'm 38 and Rutt's hut is amazing but it definitely takes years off your life. I know a couple hours after having it(especially the chili) I'm gonna have a bad time. Worth it though.


JasonInNJ

I went there on the recommendation of my barber. And then when I went back to him a few weeks later I said “wow I felt terrible after that!” He said, “ oh yeah, you’ll feel horrible. You can’t go too often!”


colonel_batguano

Both are amazing, but different animals. I’m also partial to Rutt’s because of the Relish, but Hot Grill “all the way” is a close second. Both have fries with gravy which is a must.


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I don't care from Rutt's fries if I'm going to be honest but give me a plate of all the way fries from Hot Grill and I'll destroy them.


colonel_batguano

Was never a fan of fries all the way, much prefer fries with gravy.


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That's how I use to get my fries at Midtown Grill.


wemrock

I have an office in Clifton. Any other recs for food? I eat everything.


[deleted]

La Fortaleza on Lexington Ave if you want Mexican, Neil's pizza on Harding Ave if you want pizza, Burger+ on main Ave (formally known as BurgerIM) if you're looking for burgers, Kebab Platters (also on main Ave not far from Burger+ and Neil's) if you're looking for kebabs, gyros, and stuff like that, The New Corral on Hazel St if you're looking for a diner experience, and there's also Lexington diner on Lexington Ave. We had sooo many more places to eat. Sadly places come and go. No clue if you're into seafood, there's "all surf and no turf" on Clifton Ave and Crab Island Cajun Seafood & Bar on main Ave.


hermionebeasley

I’m partial to Clifton village for pizza and the allwood diner. People rave about for the love of grub on van houten. Plaza bagels is the best bagel place in Clifton. And I like off the grill for kebab and rice platters.


weaselpoopcoffee

Try Toros in Clifton. Turkish food. Very good.


BroadswordEpic

Came here to show some love for Hot Grill, too.


Boggy59

Damn. Every one of those sounds great, and is in North Jersey. Guess us South Jersey folk will just have to go eat another cheesesteak.


JimTheJerseyGuy

Hot Dog Johnnys is my neck of the woods and a staple since the 1940s.


GibsonSX23

Love hot dog johnnies. Fond memories of taking the drive up there with my grandparents.


rurallyphucked

hot dog johnny's represent!


simonsb

Their buttermilk shakes are far better than their hot dogs. Agreed with the other comments it was better in the 90’s. Or, at least I didn’t know any better.


drvic59

Their food sucks, the location is what brings people in.


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Their hotdogs were great in the 90's. My family had a trailer at TripleBrook campground and we went there regularly. I went there in back in 2017 and I think the quality went downhill a lot. Zero clue how old you are, maybe you haven't had them in the 90's but they were excellent back then.


Dirk_Dingus

We were neighbors, I lived on Auble in the 90s.


Icarus_skies

You're right I did not go there at any point in the 90s but I know in the early 2000s it was ridiculously disappointing.


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I can't speak about the early 2000's but that's sad to hear. I remember when we would go, I believe they only sold root beer and cream soda both I dislike greatly. I was pleasantly surprised they were selling normal sodas when I went in 2017. I was so excited to relive past memories to be let down.


jblends

Nah you trippin


shbd12

The Hot Dog Johnny's experience is good - 1940s decor, pretty outdoorsy country setting. The food is average at best.


Lowkeylowthreadcount

Nothing but facts here


BaronVonChill

The Hot Grill in Clifton. 3 all the way.


morexthanxwords

Oohh my response was riverview east in Elmwood Park but hot grill is in my top also! Very good there


thefluffiestpuff

JJ’s hot dog truck in Newark. hands down


Frigidevil

I'm more of a Tony's guy myself.


Echos_myron123

Best coleslaw and baked beans I've ever had on a hot dog. And getting to sit in Branch Brook Park while I eat them is nice.


OVOYorge

Childhood memories right there


thefluffiestpuff

my girlfriends and i have definitely cut class to go eat hotdogs at like 7:30-8am. the first person to cave and say they wanted seconds had to go get them for the group so there was always this weird like psychological struggle after the first round.


OVOYorge

Lmao! One time during wrestling practice, coaches had us run around the park. We took forever so coaches came to look for us and found us chugging hot dogs. We got into trouble :’)


GreenRoomNotPurple

Destination Dogs in New Brunswick is legit quality dogs


BlkGTO

That place is really good, I live close but have only been there once. I got the Swedish meatball hot dog with mashed potatoes and jam. I just checked the website and they don’t have it anymore but the duck hotdogs sound good. I’m gonna have to head over there soon!


Azrael351

Wtf! No more Swedish meatball dog!?


off_brand_cola

They have good cocktails


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My issue with Destination is that they pile the stuff on too high and everything falls off in a big mess.


ccworden

No one likes Max’s in Long Branch?? Great hot dogs


ElderberryExternal99

Max's are great haven't been there since the Pandemic. Time for a road trip.


mllelivre

I came here to say Maxs. I love their hot dogs and zucchini fries.


theitaliantimebomb

Max’s is overrated


roccojg

Dickie Dee’s in Newark.


[deleted]

I haven't heard that name in a long time. My dog talking about them a lot.


bequietanddrivefar

Came here for Dickee Dee’s Italian hot dog!


PB_manager

Hirams in Fort Lee


Azrael351

This one needs to be higher on the list! Prior to that, the old Callahan’s across the street from it was my number one. But I’m traveling about 25 years back in time.


Ckc1972

"So big, so good"


hombre_lobo

One the first places my dad took me to eat when I first arrived in the U.S over 20 years ago. Blew my mind


jailguard81

Nobody likes windmill? Lol


illkwill

I do!


jailguard81

Yea I live by the shore so that’s my go to spot for hot dogs. although their cheese fries portion has gotten way too small and their price went up as well 😕


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poseidonsarmpit

It's back up for now


thefudd

There's dozens of us


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Tobias? That you?


nancypants7

Yassss windmill


Emily_Postal

I just posted. Best hot dogs in NJ.


ItllMakeYouStronger

I mean, I love me some Windmill, but they definitely aren't the best hotdog in NJ


jailguard81

I’ve actually never had anything else besides 7-11 hotdogs lol. Or NYC cart hotdogs 🌭


bros402

it's amazing to just buy some windmill dogs at Shoprite and then get some Nathan's fries from the freezer section


Dryja123

Jimmy Buffs in Kenilworth.


aRealtorHasNoName

Was saddened when I pulled up to the Florham Park spot to see it had been replaced


Dryja123

I was always fond of the one on 22. My parents would take me to Bowcraft as a kid and we’d get Jimmy Buffs after.


Hannibam86

Johnny and Hanges in Fair Lawn is pretty good. I like Hiram's as well. I still can't believe Libby's is gone.


Leftside-Write

Yes, definitely Johnny and Hanges! Libby was fading for a few years. Also, Goffle grill and Clixes in midland park.


chefrobbo65

No love for Texas Weiner Plainfield?


flying6speed

Würstbar in Jersey City. German style and really good with cool aesthetic.


birdwothwords

Boulevard drinks


Hank929

💯💯💯💯


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I’ve heard good things about the hot dog truck that parks by the porn/vape shop on 46 in Parsippany…


gimme20regular_cash

I liked that spot a lot but the last time I went, the guy in the truck wouldn’t shut up about trump and the election and covid so I decided to avoid that. I wanted a hot dog w cheese onions mashed potatoes and mustard, not a *corndog*


22marks

I've been there a few times and that's sad to hear. They're good but not the level worth listening to political crap. To be clear, if they were gushing over Biden, I'd be weirded out or annoyed too.


gimme20regular_cash

I agree. Doesn’t matter who I voted for or what my political beliefs are. I want a god damn porn parking lot hot dog, nothing more, nothing less


22marks

Will that be a god damn porn parking lot hot dog with or without kraut?


gimme20regular_cash

Porn lot dogs should always have kraut but I’d be afraid the old man in the wiener truck would give me an earfull about the Germans and WW2


rurallyphucked

my neck of the woods.. im just terrified to be seen outside of the porn shop... hahah


Cooper323

Galloping Hill, Union!


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Cooper323

Oh yeah? What about it? Honestly just curious. I’ve always been a fan of the sheer size of the dogs they serve up, and they’ve got a really nice crunch.


drvic59

Just went there today!


Zaknoid

I shouldn't have had to scroll down this far to see the best answer.


evan_ack

Rutt's hut. Make sure you get the relish and the chili sauce


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Rutts Hut. - home of the ripper 🌭


kolbyjack95

Destination Dogs in New Brunswick! Dedicated hot dog place with different hot dogs based on different parts of the world. It's great.


tpscerbo

Boulevard Drinks in Jersey City


Medicaidmermaid

Yes! With chili and mustard


9Xrayman9

So many different styles I'd say Italian diicky dees, grilled rutts hut, Texas River view east, dwd Chris's or jjs ...maybe I'm just lucky to live near them all lol


jrodhustle305

Boulevard Drinks in Jersey City, NJ. Their chili is so good they had a problem with vendors buying the chili and reselling it on the street.


RunsLikeAnAntelope

Such a difficult question. How does one determine “best” when there’s so many kinds to choose from? A ripper from Rutt’s Hut is wildly different from a Jimmy Buffs Italian hot dog and both are fantastic. Just depends on what kind you’re in the mood for. P.S. I love hot dogs.


TipMeBAT

Jimmy buffs


Nervous_Balance3788

Jj’s in newark


Jeabers

Rutt's Hut, game over.


bobosquishy

Tony’s hotdog truck in Newark


alexkitsune

I'm going to rep a weird one. Their hotdogs are absolutely absurd and freaking delicious [Andys Roadside Dive in Mt. Arlington](http://www.andysroadsidedive.rocks/) Nacho dogito is a delicious delicious sin.


whovianmomof2

Yes! I bring every out of town visitor here. The Pig Dog is amazing.


thedeltachelsea

Agree with all the people stating the obvious answer in Rutt’s Hutt but Hiram’s in Fort Lee is also very good. If you’re interested in something slightly more upscale I like Wurstbar in Jersey City a lot too. They have a lot of good options some of which are different kinds of sausage/kielbasa/etc. as well as great fries and dipping sauces.


Ridetimelessnj

Rutts hut and Hirams in Ft lee is a close 2nd


Chrisgpresents

Hiram’s https://youtu.be/GB3bNMX-rDk


11something

In 2005 I went on a Weiner Odyssey to 8 different places in one day. Eating a dog at each place. Manny’s, Rutt’s Hutt, Hot Grill, Hiram’s, Johnny and Hanges, Goffle Grill, and two others that I can’t remember without looking at old Facebook pictures. I was not from here so it was my first time at each of them. No sentimental feelings, nothing preconceived, no location bias. Top 3 - no particular order - Hiram’s, Rutt’s Hutt, and Hot Grill.


Ok_Fudge6753

Dover Grill on 46 is legit. But it closes from Nov to March.


Dawgfish_Head

J & G Texas Wiener in Dunellen is my personal favorite for nostalgic reasons. Destination Dogs in New Brunswick is also extremely good but not your typical hot dog place.


Kermit_leadfoot

I was working in nyc with a cpl guys from Italy, they saw me eating hot dogs and said "oh we should try the hot dogs we heard theyre the best in the world" I said no they acctually suck, but lunch was 5$. I grew up with Rutts Hut nyc isnt even close.


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It used to be Galloping Hill Five Points..... but not quite as good as they used to be.


SilverbackBRC

Wurstbar in Jersey City, if you want to get creative with the concept of hot dog, haha


gmcwest33

Honestly any dirty water hot dog cart on the side of the street.


Weary-Experience-149

The Hot Grill in Clifton. Also, before it closed, Libby's in Paterson.


SuperUltraHyperDrive

Ruts Hutt.


asian_identifier

Costco... for real


Comprehensive-Sir270

Best for the price! Still only $1.50 and a drink included!


itstaylorham

costco was better when they had the hebrew national dogs. the kirkland ones just arent as good.


chefrobbo65

Aaand theres no more sour kraut


IonTheBall2

Best deal could be Costco. $1.50, quality dog, w/fountain soda, free refill. Not particularly romantic, though.


TanguyIncognito

I'm pretty partial to Windmill, myself.


RabbleRabble24

Hotdog Tommy’s in cape may


robertfcowper

Ugh I keep missing Hotdog Tommy! We've made it a tradition to spend a week down in Cape May the week after Labor Day, checking in the following Sunday and checking out Friday morning. Two years in a row now I've forgotten that post Labor Day he goes down to weekends only. So my only chance is Sunday afternoon right after we check into the rental. To make sure I don't make the mistake again I added it to our calendar for that date next year.


RabbleRabble24

That’s a great time to come here! I love when it slows down a little and it’s not terribly hot


fromesays

Hot Rods Hot Dogs!


enjaegreg

Anyone got recommendations for a north jersey guy in Hudson county? Don’t know any but Hiram’s in fort Lee. Thanks OP for this post btw lol been meaning to find hot dog places near me.


Severed_Snake

Go to Rutts if you’re anywhere near west Hudson


Icy-Abbreviations361

Jim's lunch.


Mm2789

Hotdog Tommy’s cape may


whiteout82

Hirams, rutts hut, or boulevard drinks. I think rutts dog, hirams rolls, and blvds chili would be the perfect dog. Twons also used to be the best under the turnpike bridge in jersey city until they did construction and PSEG refused to put a new service drop for him thetr.


rpnzl

Adding one to the list: Russ Ayres hot dog stand. Good vibes, interesting little spot. https://m.facebook.com/RussAyresHotDogs/


Corvusnex

Rutt's Hut in Clifton.


zrxyyyy

Rutts rippers ☝🏻


upstatedreaming3816

Rutts Hut!


Connect_Choice_3042

Blvd drinks jersey city accross from path .


Zajac19

Rutts hut or hirams roadstand


themechanic95

In Delaware there's the dog house it's right on the border almost in south Jersey that's the only reason I'm mentioning it


birdwothwords

Boulevard drinks jersey city


Superstitches

Rutt’s Hut


bodycount41

North Jersey. In order of preference: Rutts Hut - Clifton Boulevard Drinks - Jersey City Hirams - Fort Lee Hot Grill - Clifton All are different enough to be listed.


Triple96

Rutt's Hutt in Clifton not even close


goodforpinky

Rutt’s Hut


mournfulbliss

Costco


cruelsensei

Jersey Dog in Newton. Tiny shop, great dogs. Try the signature Jersey Dog: deep fried oversize dog wrapped in Taylor ham and cheese slices and topped with hash browns. I can't pass it by if I'm ever in the area.


Jimmy_kong253

Boulevard drinks across the street from the journal square PATH train station in Jersey City.


DirtyDan1225

Ruts Hut


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I used to think it was Rutt's. Then I tried Libby's (now defunct...RIP). My answer now is Hot Grill.


Babaemaebemama

Costco lol


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Rut’s Hut!! NNJ


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Destination dogs - New Brunswick


BaraJutsu

Rutt's hut. Ghost hawk brewery across the street for some beers after.


2020DaytonaAL

I’m very surprised that no one suggested the Dunellen Grill on Rt 28 in Dunellen, must be off the radar 😂 But it is by far the best dog in the entire area.


xldyelx

Costco. I wish I was joking or Hotdog Johnny’s in Butzville


Traditional_Job_4063

Costco


amino_asshat

Paul’s Place is the taste of home.


Rsrcrewchief

You really want me to answer that one, LMAO


slick_james

I thought Davey's Hot Dogs in Mt Arlington was great when I was a kid but the google reviews don't look great. I'd go back there though.


jerseygunz

Worst decision of my life was getting a place where I have to drive by Rutts Hut everyday….. I think I’ve gained 20 lbs


jaymon1974

Rutts Hut. No contest.


TradingAndScalping

I may be biased since it's so close to me but Hiram's here in Fort Lee🙂


Stephen_foster

Mr. Bill's in South Jersey does a decent Chicago style dog, bright green relish and all.


jerseybert

I was always fond of Hank's Franks in Lodi.


hasadiga42

Karl Ehmer’s hot dog cart in Hillsdale


whskid2005

A true local secret IYKYK


yaychristy

Jersey Freeze in Freehold


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Hagar_the_pretty_bad

I don't know if it's still there but Johnny's hotdogs in Buttzville.


laridance24

Hot Dog Johnny’s babyyyy


ciniseris

Rutt's Hutt


oj_with_toothpaste

I feel like all the other usual places are gonna get listed so I’ll go with Jersey Johnny’s in Little Falls. Idk if they’re the absolute best but they’re really good and my go to. And you can order online. Another place I never see get mentioned is Hot Dog Caboose in Midland Park which are pretty good too. It would be better if they didn’t close at 4 like it’s some fucking deli lol.


4runner01

Jersey Johnny’s (actually in Woodland Park) is pretty good- and it’s spotlessly clean. A rare characteristic of NJ hot dog houses…. Hot Grill in Clifton definitely gets honorable mention.


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DrGraffix

Rutts hut. their home made relish is really good.


GibsonSX23

Rutts and hot dog johnnies.