Anything you order must be done ALL THE WAY!! Trust me, the flavors don't come together unless you…read moreget the chili, mustard, onion combo added. The burger was lackluster, but the hot dog was the best hot dogs I've ever had and remains one of the foods I miss from this area. It was my first time back here in 10 years, and I was glad that this place remains just as good as I remember it.

Hot Grill 669 Lexington Ave…read more Clifton, NJ 07011 Homemade Minestrone Combo Special Hot Dog All The Way Appearance: 8.9/10 Taste: 9.1/10 Located at the intersection of Lexington Avenue and Thimble Avenue is a locally owned hot dog restaurant. Here are a few of the menu items I explored. Homemade Minestrone: Freshly made in house, this starter will definitely kick start the meal. Enjoy a vegetable medley ranging from beans to celery to potato along with small bits of pasta in a savory broth. For that added crunch, don't be shy with the oyster crackers. It will definitely complement the flavor. Combo Special: A minute disadvantage is that this combo doesn't include a side, but it has a variety of toppings including hickory ham and melted cheese on a hard roll. The burger patty is made from prime beef. Hot Dog All The Way: This deep fried dog is piled with chili, chopped onions, and a touch of mustard. As a bonus, all of those toppings were added for no additional charge. If you aren't in the mood for lunch, arrive in the early morning hours to explore the breakfast options. There are plenty of seating options which also includes a few outdoor tables. Overall, the food was decent and the service was impeccable. #hotgrill #hotgrillclifton #cliftonnj #hotdogalltheway #allthewayhotdog #ComboSpecials #minestronesoup #LexingtonAvenue

10/10 they are super nice and food is amazing have to get the fried Oreo's and Texas wienerread more

Came here on a Friday afternoon, my friend suggested this spot. I checked out the pics and reviews…read moreand was looking forward to lunch. There was a line inside but it went by pretty quick. Ended up getting the chili Texas wiener and plain with sauerkraut and mustard. The hot dogs were boiled so there was no 'snap' but still very solid and for the price, very good value. The chili is not too spicy and has a lot of flavor. If you're around the area and in the mood for some hot dogs, I highly recommend Hank's Franks. * Parking on premise * Outdoor seating - first come first seated * Very Reasonable pricing

Still my favorite place in the tri-county area to get a texas weiner (aka "chili dog"). J&H has…read morestood the test of time for a reason!

Always a great hot dog "all the way". Has been my go to spot since High School 50 years ago…read more(original Paterson location). Have added some nice items to the menu including Franks and Beans...my wife's favorite! Still great service and value!

Forget the Hot Grill! JJ's is so much better. Food is fresh, hot & served quickly…read more The young man behind the counter is friendly, professional and kind...delivers your order right to your table always with a smile. Years ago I was employed at Libby's...JJ's is my go to place for " all the way" burgers and hot dogs!

Since my first review I've been here a number of times and have really grown to love the dogs here…read more Stopped in New Year's Eve for lunch with Wifey and my son. We ordered a nice spread- son had two plain medium dogs, Wifey had one medium with chili and one medium with mustard and kraut, and I had a jumbo with chili and slaw and a medium with chili and cheese. We also ordered a side of fried and a side of rings. LOVE that they have RC Cola as a fountain drink here. Service was fast and friendly and they bring the food to your table. I love the feel of the place-nothing fancy, but it's got a friendly feel. This place is also always very clean. The dogs and sides were very good. My chili and slaw dog was great and the onion rings were fantastic. If you don't like your dogs fried this place might not be for you, but I love them. I know this might sound like blasphemy to you Jersey hot dog lovers, but I think Jersey Johnny's has moved ahead of Rutt's Hut for me...not my favorite, but certainly up there.

A necessary update. After over 12 years, this is still the benchmark. The best, freshest, tastiest,…read moreburger of the thousands I have ever eaten, The standard cheeseburger here beats any fancy bells, and whistles burger out there. Almost unbelievable how this burger can taste so much better than any other. It's worth a pilgrimage.

Had this for the first time last night and will def be a regular here. Got the bacon cheeseburger…read moremedium (You might have to specify the temperature bc the server didn't ask me but not a big deal) and it was tremendous. Cooked perfectly and it was like the meat melted right into your mouth after every bite. Very affordable too compared to other places especially nowadays. Paid $8.50 for bacon cheeseburger and obviously regular cheeseburger is even less. Like others said hole in the wall kinda place off the highway so don't let that deceive u. Not that much seating during cold weather but someone got up as soon as we got there and we had a little table. Can get it to-go too obviously. Not that much space if u eat inside but not a big deal for me in the grand scheme.

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!

6/21/24 Service was…read moregood, young man was helpful. Small space just a few small tables. The Italian Stallion - it was good, just the sausage was more chorizo than Italian sausage. So it confused my brain since I was expecting an Italian sausage. Would I order it again most likely not. Probably just stick to a plain old frankfurter.

Their Gyros are very good, fresh and large. Service is fast, accurate and the staff is helpful and…read morefriendly. New management is much cleaner and newer signage is clear, clutter is gone. I feel that the new management is trying very hard. I just don't understand all the negativity about it not being as good as the last owners. I feel it's a huge improvement.

Ok, it's a hot dog joint. It's been there FOREVER but I was told that it is now under new…read moreownership. Plenty of parking and inside is clean as usual. Service was friendly. It's a deep fried dog. I get mine "all the way" which is with mustard, their chili topping and diced onions. I also got an order of fries with gravy. The hot dog is good quality and the sauce isn't bad. A little sweet for my taste. Why only 3 starts vs 5? I got this during my lunch break and ate this at my work. Zero utensils for the fries with gravy and zero napkins. Am I splitting hairs? Possibly, but trying to type while having fingers slopped with gravy is kind of a put off. Then add the messiness of the dog, which is a good thing, sauce tends to find its way on your face, table, etc. Solid food. You can eat in. A big variety of items and priced reasonably.

You all know I can be tough on hot dog joints because I'm kind of a snob. I know what I like so I…read moretry to be open-minded about new places I'm trying. No worries here, Cruz-Missle Hot Dogs was fantastic. Came here with two work buddies and we were a little early so we had the place to ourselves (though a few people came in while we were there for to-go lunches). I love Thumann's dogs so I had the Cruz-Missile specialty dog with a Thumann's. Came with hot chili, spicy cooked onions, spicy mustard and pickled jalapeños. I also had a Snap-O-Razzo brand dog with chili, mustard, and kraut. We also shared fries, onion rings and the owner let us try his mozzarella sticks. I thought the Cruz-Missile would be a bit sloppy, but it was the perfect amount of toppings and as good as the toppings were, they didn't overwhelm the flavor of the dog. This was my first time tasting the Snap-O-Razzo dog and it was a home run. The flavor of the dog just popped and it's really delicious-unlike any other hot dog I've ever tasted. The fries, rings and mozzarella sticks were also delicious. Owner actually brought us out a second round of onion rings because the first ones weren't his hand battered rings and he wanted us to taste the real thing. Owner is a former police officer and the decor around the place is very first-responder friendly. We spoke with him at length about opening the place, why he uses the dogs and ingredients he uses, and some of the issues he's had. It was a great experience. I've eaten a LOT of dogs in a LOT of places in Jersey and while I'm not gonna put them at the top of my personal Top Hot Dogs list, in my opinion...it's in my top five...another trip is needed to perhaps move it up slightly.

Cruz-Missile Hot Dogs & Pinchos in Passaic, NJ. It's National Hot Dog Day! & Come grab a Cruz…read moreMissile Hot Dog the famous @snaporazzo hot dog only served at Cruz-Missile Hot Dogs & Pinchos! You will love that first bite-you can literally hear the snap! Thumanns also makes a delish hotdog and there so many variations! The 100% sirloin beef smash burgers are so juicy and well seasoned. The Cuban sandwich should NOT be missed-filled with roasted pork, fresh ham, pickled onions with cheese on fresh Portuguese bread. Insta: @thehungrysw

Boulevard Dogs N More 206 Boulevard…read moreHasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604 Thumann's Deep Fried Hot Dog Bacon Mac & Cheese Hot Dog Homemade Pulled Pork Hot Dog Corn Dog Double Handcrafted Smash Burger As soon as I set foot (no pun intended) in this hot dog restaurant, I was warmly welcomed by Angelo and Danielle. I already knew was about to be in for a treat! And the iconic hot dogs were out of this world! Each of their toppings are freshly made in-house. You can choose Sabrett or Thumann's and it's your call if you want them prepared in dirty water, grilled, or deep fried. Regardless of which ever dog you choose, you won't be disappointed! Aside from a cool old fashioned all-American glizzy, I also doubled my desire with a double smash burger. The freshly made sirloin patty melted right in my mouth! Between excellent food with really friendly service, I felt right at home. Angelo and Danielle definitely hit one right out of the ball park (again, no pun intended)! #hasbrouckheights #boulevardogsnmore #hotdog #thumanns #sabrett #deepfriedhotdog #baconmacandcheese #pulledporkhotdog #corndog #smashburger #doublesmashburg

Came here in the recommendation of a hot dog junkie to give these guys a try. We came at lunchtime…read more(a bit of a drive for us) and parked behind the building. I could see how parking might be tough during a busy lunchtime, but we lucked out. I ordered a BLVD Ripper (foot long Windmill Dog) with chili, cheese and kraut and one of the Thumann's deep fried with kraut chili and mustard. Also shared some tots with my lunchmates. The shop itself is nice and set up for both sit-down and take out. Guy behind the counter, who I assumed was the owner, was super friendly and seemed pretty enthusiastic about his place. My take...I thought the dogs were done perfectly and the chili and kraut were delicious. I would have preferred a little more cheese on the ripper as the flavor got buried. The hot dog buns were just ok...they didn't hold up to contain the toppings, which was a little disappointing. Tots were great. My two lunchmates gave a mixed review...one loved his two dogs and the other liked the dogs, but was just so-so in the toppings and the buns. You can't please everyone I guess. Overall I had a great lunch, but it's pretty far out of our way to become a regular lunch spot for us. That said, if in the area, I would definitely stop in again!

Not sure if this has ever happened to you but you're commuting on your train, completely lost and…read moreobsessed with your Sudoku puzzle and you mistakenly get off at the wrong stop. Now you're in Little Falls (maybe the first time in your life?) and hungry (that happens multiple times a day). Lo and behold: just a hop, skip and a jump for the train station... a little rig that has a glow to it, luring you towards it. Inside is a young wizard - all smiles, impervious to the summer heat - that's whipping up some seriously delectable tube steaks that could give some of the old guards a run for their money. The chili was honest-to-goodness delicious. The onions were slamming. They were banging. They were (insert whatever the hip lingo kids are saying nowadays here). Added bonus: C&C Cola! (Good to see one Jersey biz supporting another.) I left Little Falls completely satisfied (although I still never finished my puzzle grid).

I hit Hot Dog Jay's today for lunch. The owner, Jay, told me it was his first day that he's open…read morefor business. Basing how good it was on day 1, Jay definitely has a lot of days ahead of him. This place is conveniently located next to the Little Falls Train Station. It's great spot for a pre or post train ride bite to eat. Trains make me hungry. Any way, I had 3 dogs. One with ketchup because I'm a little kid, one with mustard and that hot dog onion sauce business, and one with mustard chili and cheese. HOLY MOLY!!!! The hot dogs are Sabrett so already you know it's top of the line. The onions had a beautiful flavor profile that was glorious to put in my mouth. It also had a little zip to it. All and all the onions and mustard combination was outstanding. The chili and cheese dog was also amazing. The chili tasted home made and fresh. You wouldn't mind eating a bowl of it on a cold winter's afternoon watching the Packers lose after you just shoveled out your car. It was so good I'm thinking about just getting my paycheck direct deposited to Hot Dog Jay's. And the cheese sauce...you could put that on anything and make it fantastic. Now, when you go to a hotdog truck you have to get a nice cold can of pop. Jay carries the best #1 brand of hotdog truck pop, C&C. I haven't had a C&C in an age and it was magical. Washing down the dogs with that glorious soda was the perfect topper to the best lunch I've had in forever. And if a couple of good dogs isn't enough, Jay goes above and beyond. As he began to wrap my dogs, I told him not to go over board because I was going to slam them in my face right there. He told me he wraps them because it gives the buns a quick steam. I never thought of it, but holy crap did it make a world of difference. All and all this stop for a couple dogs was fair above what I was expected. Sure just about all hotdog truck dogs are good, but these...these were next level. And I don't want to disappoint you, fair reader, if it doesn't look like anything special. They don't. They're hotdog truck hotdogs. But when you eat them and notice the subtle things, it really pushes it over the edge. I give these a 10/10 for a hotdog truck and will definitely be back next time the crave hits.