The food is to die for. The Italian dog is the bomb and the Taco dog is so tasty and scrumptious…read more The fries are very good. Service is absolutely amazing it comes out fast and good. The ambiance is good I love that it is in a caboose it really adds. One thing is that I wish they didn't take off onion rings off the menu. But otherwise this place is amazing

Terrible experience. I'm very confused as to how so many of you enjoy this place. My GF and I…read moreordered (4) hot dogs from the menu and a small order of fries. Nothing crazy. Well.....we couldn't have been more disappointed. I regret not taking pics to post for you guys to see. I gave this place 2 stars because most of the food was edible and seemed fresh. Ok....we were given a buzzer and told our order would be ready shortly. When the buzzer rang I went to pickup our lunch and the outside of the boxes they put the dogs in were dripping with mustard and "chili" sauce. It just looked sloppy and careless. My second complaint is the size of the hot dog. The dogs are literally the same diameter as my pinky finger and there's more bread than hot dog so don't expect much in the way of meat. Third complaint is the toppings. I ordered a Texas something or other that was supposed to be chili, crushed Fritos and chopped raw onion. So, all (3) of the ingredients were there, BUT, there was no meat in the "chili"!! And it tasted and looked like a packet of taco seasoning mixed with mayonnaise, there were a total of maybe (4) crushed Fritos on the dog and the onions were at least fresh. My GF ordered a chili cheese dog and she was given the same liquid chili in a very small amount and a ton of cheese sauce to hide it. It's as if they ran out or ran low and scrambled to stretch out a tiny amount of chili to get through the day. Our dogs looked NOTHING like the pics everyone has posted over the years. They looked pitiful. As for the fries....our fries looked NOTHING like the pics posted throughout the years. There wasn't a crinkle cut fry in site. We were served, maybe, (11) or (12) of the thinnest shoestring fries I've ever seen. They looked like match stick potatoes. They had a look that made us think they were soft and slightly under cooked but they were hard as rocks and crunchy like pretzels. As if they were cooked well in advance and reheated and given to us. My other dog was a plain dog with K&M on a pretzel bun which wasn't terrible but again..the thinnest hot dog I've ever seen. It's a cute spot and has potential but I'll never go back. There are places like Chris's red hots in Verona that provide loaded dogs for about the same price and average dirty water dogs all over. Oh....forgot to add that they were completely out of the ingredients for the "Italian dog" at 1:30pm on a Monday.

I stood in a quaint restaurant perched above the Passaic River with my peepers puzzledly peeping a…read moresign that read "Gene the Pinning Machine." The interior was a quirky mix of hand-painted nautical scenes and a shrine to -- who I presumed was -- a wildly successful collegiate wrestler, Mean Gene Mills. "Do you like spicy food?" a voice piped up from behind me. "Yeah, sure." I replied, turning to see a sprightly older man sporting wide glasses and a leather jacket. I'd noticed him earlier rolling up on a three-wheeled motorcycle as I approached the place, parking it neatly around the side. "I'd go for the Chili Dog and the Big Kahuna," he suggested with a grin, adding, "The chili's not spicy but it's damn good." As it happened, I'd already ordered a pair of chili dogs but I nodded appreciatively. "I'll have to try the Kahuna next time." I said. The man introduced himself as the owner and brother of the locally lionized Gene the Pinning Machine. I could see he was proud of his brother's legacy and this hotdog spot he seemed to view as a hobby. "I'm in real estate mostly," he explained. "The hotdog stand is just for fun. I always wanted a spot by the river, saw this place and snapped it up." And he spoke of it like a hobbyist. He told me about his sausage guy up in upstate New York who hand-makes the dogs, sausages, and casings fuel his culinary creations. While some joints boil or fry their hot dogs, he opts for a series of convection ovens--air-frying them. A quirky and distinctive twist I haven't seen before. It's that hobbyist's eye, as I am saying. We chatted a bit longer before he ducked behind the counter to check in with the kids working the line. He greeted each one with a warm chummy hug and their faces lit up at the sight of him. It was clear from the easy banter that he's a boss who's genuinely well-liked. Now, about that dog: An air-fried hot dog feels a little out there--like baking one, you'd figure it'd dry out. But honestly? It wasn't half bad. Crisp on the outside, yet still decently average on the hot-dog-o-meter. Definitely a step up from the boiled variety. The chili, though? Hands down, phenomenal. That, along with the sausage, comes from his guy up in Syracuse -- the same one crafting those hot dogs. Is it worth hauling a box truck to upstate New York for? Hard to say. But it's absolutely worth my five-minute drive to Woodlandd Park to eat. The prices feel right in line with what you'd expect from a boutique roadside spot like this. The interior's compact--think a pair of small tables and a counter. Out back back there's a small deck with a few tables and chairs overlooking the river. Could be a sweet spot when the weather's kind. The menu is substantial with the addition of an ice cream bar, all Gelotti which is a North Jersey staple. The hotdog is a pretty humble food-stuff, if you like them then you won't be disappointed here. It's worth a stop for lunch if you're ever in town.

I have been hearing about Lover Dogs for quite some time and I visited recently for the first time…read more These hot dogs surprised me and I can honestly say that they might well be the best all the way hot dogs in the area. I went back a few days after my first visit because they were THAT good. When I walked in, I was greeted by the owner, Wayne Mills. We had a lovely conversation about how he opened Lover Dogs and how Lover Dogs has been his dream retirement. On the walls, there are photos of his brother Gene who was a renowned wrestler in the 80s. Wayne gave me a tour of the outdoor patio and the downstairs area that he plans to expand for breakfast/brunch. The patio area overlooks a nice view of the Passaic River. After the little tour, I ate my all the way hot dog. Lover Dogs hot dogs are air-fried which I thought was very unique. The chilli sauce is out of this world. Super flavorful and perfectly seasoned. Wayne explained that he spent a long time perfecting the recipe and worked with several people to develop. The hot dogs are Hoffman brand which he discovered when he visited his brother many years ago at Syracuse University. It was really nice to see Wayne pay homage to the previous building owners with a framed collage on the wall. I am a local history nerd so I really loved seeing all of the old photos dating back to the early 1900s. Please visit this awesome local business!

Reading a couple of these negative reviews is surprising. IT'S A HOTDOG JOINT, not health food,…read morenot The Ritz. I don't expect this small business to grind meat and make its own hot dogs - or bake fresh buns. It is what it is, and there is no surprise. Value for the price in my opinion. Got exactly what I expected, and exactly what I came for. Hot dogs, a variety of toppings, fries, drink. Period. THOROUGHLY enjoyed the dogs, the fries, the drinks. Will absolutely return. Also, VERY nice staff, good conversation. You want a dog, etc? Go. Enjoy.

Loved the menu and all the combinations. Already dreaming up the next combo I would go and try. We…read moregot a taco dog, Texas chili and one that had beans and bacon and bbq sauce. I would get the Texas chili again for sure. Sabretts with good hot dog flavor. Staff was insanely kind and knowledgeable and friendly. A few seats inside and outside. I cant believe it took us so long to try this spot as locals. We will be back. Wanna try a bean and mozzarella dog. Or maybe add potato gravy mozzarella and do a disco fry dog.

The guy at counter was nice and the chili itself was pretty good…read more The hot dog however was terrible. Better off going to Costco and get one for $2. Clifton has 2 incredible hot dog joints no reason to waste time here.

BEST PLACE IN TOWNN! Food is very delicious and the owner jack is always putting a smile on his…read morecustomers face if your in town I highly recommend you to stop by for some hot dogs and don't forget to grab some ITALIAN ICE!!!

Great spot! Get the potato and cheese! Standing counter only is small inside. Best to eat outside…read moreat the tables. Dog had flavor and a little snap to it. Potato and cheese is popular here and I can see why. Super good. The Texas weiner was ok chili wasn't my fave. Sweet onion dog was good too. I loved the hot dogs here, I'll definitely be back for an egg cream. Service was good there was just one man back there prepping dogs and he knows his stuff!

Hank's Franks has been there forever. Always great and now they are opened on Sundays…read more They now have FF, Onion Rings etc. You can't go wrong!!

Been coming to this truck for nearly 50y. Brian runs an efficient operation carried on from his…read morefamily. The chili is excellent with just the right amount of heat. I take my kids here like my old man took me. I hope that truck is there for many more years more. Its historic piece of the area.

My husband has been going to Amabiles Hot Dogs for years and they never disappoint. I have been…read moregoing there with my husband since we got married. The hot dogs are fresh with a variety of toppings including onions, relish, cheese, sauerkraut, mustard and the best chili I have had. The owner Brian is friendly and has a great sense of humor. The red truck is clean and spotless and the prices are reasonable. This place is a must stop if you are in the area

Haven't try the hot dogs they look delicious yet when I went to the address I found out is in an…read moreapartment. With the whole corona virus going on I would prefer if you have a little outdoor stand where we can see how you cooking the food. Please let me know if you change cooking options besides pick up

Best hot dogs we have ever had. Great and friendly customer service. Fast service have always got…read moreour order right! A must try!!! We eat here at least once a month if not more!!

Top notch, better than JJ's hotdog at branch Brook Park back in the day these are clean, simply ,…read moretasty dogs

Great hot dogs great price, stopped on my lunch break from outta state. will definitely be going…read moreback