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Fun spot with awesome dogs and great vibes! This place is such a cool restaurant/bar that feels like a local staple for sure. The staff is super friendly and know their way around the (very large) menu. Honestly, they have a hot dog or sausage combo for just about everyone. I let the bartender pick for me, and she nailed it. She chose an all-beef dog that was basically a Big Mac in hot dog form. I was skeptical at first, but wow this hit in all the right ways. Awesome presentation, even better flavor. I could've easily eaten three of these. I also tried the onion rings, the bartender warned me they were just "meh," and she wasn't wrong, lol. For round two, I went with an all-beef dog topped with pastrami this is basically a Reuben-style dog. Another win! Great flavor, great presentation. Overall, I'd totally recommend Destination Dogs if you're in the area. Just a heads up, if there's a game on, it gets loud. Like "can't-hear-your-friend-next-to-you" loud. But if that's your vibe, you'll love it.
Good bar & restaurant in the New Brunswick area. They have plenty of TVs so you can catch the game no matter where you are sitting. Food wise, the hotdogs were very good. They are premium hotdogs hence the $10 a dog price. The fries here were surprisingly good especially for $5. Great value !! The bread pudding was very good dessert as well. All around great experience and the staff were very friendly. Only downside , parking in the area is a pain. Best to park near the Rutgers campus meters and walk if downtown is packed.
What a fun little establishment. Hot dog were good. Wish they had more of a grilled taste. Almost tasted boiled but the toppings make up for it. No kids menu, but you can customize your dog as you please. Side of chips was a hit for my toddler. Our waitress was nice and made sure we were satisfied
Place still crushes it after all these years. Every hot dog was insanely good. The Cyclone was my favorite. Can't go wrong with the classics.
We were in the area and decided to Yelp for recommendations. Glad we found this gem! Everything hot dogs or in the shape of them. They did have salad and chicken sandwiches. Very small pub style place with some parking on the side of the building. We waited about 15 mins for a table. We started with Nachos they have to be the best nachos I have EVER had. The ground beef was seasoned to perfection. All the toppings perfectly spread out and great portion. If you come here you MUST have the nachos you will thank me! We had all different dishes which were all great. Will definitely be back
If you are a hot dog enthusiast like I am, walk and don't run to Destination Dogs conveniently located in downtown New Brunswick. There are so many ingenious toppings and creative hot dog concoctions from local specialties like Philly Cheesesteak to Vietnamese Bahn Mi style hot dogs and everything in between. I decided to try the Patatas Ridiculous which are delicious loaded fries with duck confit, bacon, cheese sauce, melted Jack cheese, bacon, gravy and jalapenos. Can you say ooey, gooey & absolutely delicious?!?! For my meal, I opened for the Waco Kid which is a beef dog with chili, cheese sauce, sour cream, scallions & Fritos Scoops. It was as absolutely crunchy, salty, beefy, juicy, cheesy and saucy as it sounds. I completely devoured it. While I did not have room for dessert, I will certainly be coming back go try their seasonal bread pudding. 5 stars of hot dog deliciousness!
Well needed after a long day. Typical American pub and the service was adequate. Both dogs had a slight kick that I really enjoyed and were both very savory. The additional vegetables on the hidden dragon was a nice touch
Visited DG for the 1st time this weekend. It was busy on a Friday night but we were able to snag a table for 2. We ordered the bbq wings to start and they were good. For drink. I got Monk's gone wild & it was good. We ordered 4 hot dogs locations ( NOLA, Newark , Philly ) & a regular basic hotdog. Note your hot dog orders come with a side of potato chip which I loved. I liked the Nola and Newark one. They were larger portion sizes than I realized, so I would recommend ordering 1/person if you don't want to be overwhelmed.
Always an amazing gastronomical adventure here at D Dogs. They keep the menu fresh and so I had to go with the Gandolfini and it's was exceptionally delicious. The staff are super welcoming and I must say this place has the "Cheers" vibe of New Brunswick but with top notch food as well. Can't say enough about this place.
Always a crowd here. So many unique sausage combos. Everything I've had has been flavorful and loaded. Would just recco a bit more chips / fresher quality. That is lacking. Otherwise this is a fun spot with nice drinks also.
Came back for another restaurant week. We have been back a few times since my last review but I figured I am long overdue for an update. They had their Restaurant Week special menu for $37 for two that included two individual apps or a large app to share, Two hot dogs, One side order to share, a dessert to share, and two fountain drinks. For apps we got the soft pretzel that comes with cheese sauce and spicy mustard and Deviled eggs which is a serving of four halves. We've had this before and they are both great. The pretzel is soft and freshly baked and the eggs have a great flavor. For the hotdogs I always get the same one, the Kansas City Beefs which is a Beef hotdog w/ pulled pork, coleslaw, and scallions. I really like how this combo goes together, it's a great flavor combination. My husband always tries something different so today he went with the Waco Kid which is a Beef hotdog w/ Chili, Cheese sauce, Fritos, Pickled jalapeños, sour cream, and scallions. That's a little bit much for my taste but he enjoyed it. We got Cheese fries for our side order. For dessert we had the Raspberry doughnut cheesecake. Everything was delicious as usual and the service was great. It also happened to be Marvel Superheroes night so there were quite a few people dressed in their costumes so that was cool. They also had a special themed menu to go along with that as well. All in all another great evening at Destination Dogs...
Finally made it in to Destination Dogs in New Brunswick after many suggestions in the comments of my videos. I decided to grab a "cyclone" which is basically an all the way dog with added scallion and a "Newark" which is an Italian dog. The Cyclone had a solid chili sauce and brought onions 3 ways. There was diced onion, scallion, and cooked onions in the chili. The dog (to the best of my knowledge) is from Best Provisions in Newark and it was snappy and delicious. The roll was a New England style top split but it was massive! Same dog and roll for the Newark but add potatoes, peppers, onions, and yellow mustard. I liked that ketchup didn't come standard on their Italian dog. The potatoes were diced and cooked well. Peppers and onions were sautéed well also. Around $14 for the two dogs so I could see people complaining about the price but these were very well crafted. I would say for me personally I'd actually like the bun a bit smaller. The functionality of eating these is a bit off, you need to take a good 2 bites at least to get everything in one mouthful. All in all I'm happy to say they Didn't Suck!
I arrived in New Brunswick by train, which is to say I trusted the machinery of civilization to deliver me to lunch. It did. A short walk later, I found myself at Destination Dogs, a place I had seen in photographs that suggested capaciousness. In reality, it is smaller. This is not a complaint, just an observation. I remember once hearing something about the contents of small packages. At 12:30 the place was full. Packed with humanity and appetite. I was seated quickly, as if someone had anticipated my hunger in advance. From the bar came the sound of construction crews discussing their midday rituals. Apparently this is where they come on Fridays, to repair themselves while they repair the city. It explained everything. Service was swift and attentive, a minor miracle given the crowd. I began with a Scotch egg, an item that seemed to have wandered in from another story entirely. I ordered it for that reason. I had always imagined my first Scotch egg would be eaten in an English pub under low ceilings and older regrets. Instead, here it was. Perfectly crisp, warm, and generous. The universe does not ask for permission. Then came the main event. The menu is an atlas of hot dogs. Domestic. International. Proteins in tube form arranged like possibilities. There is even an invitation to build your own, which I accepted. I attempted to recreate a favorite from Crif Dogs, a thing called the Spicy Redneck. Bacon wrapped dog. Pickled jalapenos. Coleslaw. Simple in theory. Destination Dogs improved upon it in every way that matters. The bacon crisped with purpose. The jalapenos spoke clearly. The coleslaw behaved. The hot dog itself seemed proud to be there. All of this, plus a 16 ounce beer, cost me about twenty five dollars with tip. A small price for order in a chaotic universe. Five stars. Not because perfection exists, but because this comes close enough to make the argument. read more
3 months ago
Delicious! Great variety of sausages and toppings to choose from. If it's your first time, I encourage you to pick something off the menu and you won't be disappointed. Service was awesome, walked in 2 mins before happy hour and the waiter took our beer order in record time. He was also very attentive during our entire meal. I ordered the Andouille Armstrong and it was my fav, great snap on the dog and all the flavors complimented each other great, I also had the Si Si Guey, wasn't my favorite but wasn't horrible, I wasn't a fan of the chorizo, I felt the toppings made this hot dog. As for ambiance, it's a bar, has TV, liquor, beer, etc., but clean. If I was local I'd be a regular! read more
Travel the world through hot dog styles under one roof. Chicago dog relish was outta this world. Sangria was refreshing. The German dog had too much sour cream in my opinion. Service was fast and efficient. Really didn't check out the bar too much but there were a lot of TVs and cocktails being made. read more
2 months ago
Fun spot with awesome dogs and great vibes! This place is such a cool restaurant/bar that feels like a local staple for sure. The staff is super friendly and know their way around the (very large) menu. Honestly, they have a hot dog or sausage combo for just about everyone. I let the bartender pick for me, and she nailed it. She chose an all-beef dog that was basically a Big Mac in hot dog form. I was skeptical at first, but wow this hit in all the right ways. Awesome presentation, even better flavor. I could've easily eaten three of these. I also tried the onion rings, the bartender warned me they were just "meh," and she wasn't wrong, lol. For round two, I went with an all-beef dog topped with pastrami this is basically a Reuben-style dog. Another win! Great flavor, great presentation. Overall, I'd totally recommend Destination Dogs if you're in the area. Just a heads up, if there's a game on, it gets loud. Like "can't-hear-your-friend-next-to-you" loud. But if that's your vibe, you'll love it. read more
1 year ago
Good bar & restaurant in the New Brunswick area. They have plenty of TVs so you can catch the game no matter where you are sitting. Food wise, the hotdogs were very good. They are premium hotdogs hence the $10 a dog price. The fries here were surprisingly good especially for $5. Great value !! The bread pudding was very good dessert as well. All around great experience and the staff were very friendly. Only downside , parking in the area is a pain. Best to park near the Rutgers campus meters and walk if downtown is packed. read more
2 months ago
2 months ago
What a fun little establishment. Hot dog were good. Wish they had more of a grilled taste. Almost tasted boiled but the toppings make up for it. No kids menu, but you can customize your dog as you please. Side of chips was a hit for my toddler. Our waitress was nice and made sure we were satisfied read more
We were in the area and decided to Yelp for recommendations. Glad we found this gem! Everything hot dogs or in the shape of them. They did have salad and chicken sandwiches. Very small pub style place with some parking on the side of the building. We waited about 15 mins for a table. We started with Nachos they have to be the best nachos I have EVER had. The ground beef was seasoned to perfection. All the toppings perfectly spread out and great portion. If you come here you MUST have the nachos you will thank me! We had all different dishes which were all great. Will definitely be back read more
1 year ago
If you are a hot dog enthusiast like I am, walk and don't run to Destination Dogs conveniently located in downtown New Brunswick. There are so many ingenious toppings and creative hot dog concoctions from local specialties like Philly Cheesesteak to Vietnamese Bahn Mi style hot dogs and everything in between. I decided to try the Patatas Ridiculous which are delicious loaded fries with duck confit, bacon, cheese sauce, melted Jack cheese, bacon, gravy and jalapenos. Can you say ooey, gooey & absolutely delicious?!?! For my meal, I opened for the Waco Kid which is a beef dog with chili, cheese sauce, sour cream, scallions & Fritos Scoops. It was as absolutely crunchy, salty, beefy, juicy, cheesy and saucy as it sounds. I completely devoured it. While I did not have room for dessert, I will certainly be coming back go try their seasonal bread pudding. 5 stars of hot dog deliciousness! read more
1 year ago
Well needed after a long day. Typical American pub and the service was adequate. Both dogs had a slight kick that I really enjoyed and were both very savory. The additional vegetables on the hidden dragon was a nice touch read more
2 years ago
Visited DG for the 1st time this weekend. It was busy on a Friday night but we were able to snag a table for 2. We ordered the bbq wings to start and they were good. For drink. I got Monk's gone wild & it was good. We ordered 4 hot dogs locations ( NOLA, Newark , Philly ) & a regular basic hotdog. Note your hot dog orders come with a side of potato chip which I loved. I liked the Nola and Newark one. They were larger portion sizes than I realized, so I would recommend ordering 1/person if you don't want to be overwhelmed. read more
5 months ago
Always an amazing gastronomical adventure here at D Dogs. They keep the menu fresh and so I had to go with the Gandolfini and it's was exceptionally delicious. The staff are super welcoming and I must say this place has the "Cheers" vibe of New Brunswick but with top notch food as well. Can't say enough about this place. read more
Always a crowd here. So many unique sausage combos. Everything I've had has been flavorful and loaded. Would just recco a bit more chips / fresher quality. That is lacking. Otherwise this is a fun spot with nice drinks also. read more
2 years ago
Came back for another restaurant week. We have been back a few times since my last review but I figured I am long overdue for an update. They had their Restaurant Week special menu for $37 for two that included two individual apps or a large app to share, Two hot dogs, One side order to share, a dessert to share, and two fountain drinks. For apps we got the soft pretzel that comes with cheese sauce and spicy mustard and Deviled eggs which is a serving of four halves. We've had this before and they are both great. The pretzel is soft and freshly baked and the eggs have a great flavor. For the hotdogs I always get the same one, the Kansas City Beefs which is a Beef hotdog w/ pulled pork, coleslaw, and scallions. I really like how this combo goes together, it's a great flavor combination. My husband always tries something different so today he went with the Waco Kid which is a Beef hotdog w/ Chili, Cheese sauce, Fritos, Pickled jalapeños, sour cream, and scallions. That's a little bit much for my taste but he enjoyed it. We got Cheese fries for our side order. For dessert we had the Raspberry doughnut cheesecake. Everything was delicious as usual and the service was great. It also happened to be Marvel Superheroes night so there were quite a few people dressed in their costumes so that was cool. They also had a special themed menu to go along with that as well. All in all another great evening at Destination Dogs... read more
2 years ago
Finally made it in to Destination Dogs in New Brunswick after many suggestions in the comments of my videos. I decided to grab a "cyclone" which is basically an all the way dog with added scallion and a "Newark" which is an Italian dog. The Cyclone had a solid chili sauce and brought onions 3 ways. There was diced onion, scallion, and cooked onions in the chili. The dog (to the best of my knowledge) is from Best Provisions in Newark and it was snappy and delicious. The roll was a New England style top split but it was massive! Same dog and roll for the Newark but add potatoes, peppers, onions, and yellow mustard. I liked that ketchup didn't come standard on their Italian dog. The potatoes were diced and cooked well. Peppers and onions were sautéed well also. Around $14 for the two dogs so I could see people complaining about the price but these were very well crafted. I would say for me personally I'd actually like the bun a bit smaller. The functionality of eating these is a bit off, you need to take a good 2 bites at least to get everything in one mouthful. All in all I'm happy to say they Didn't Suck! read more
Looking for a casual date night? Or just some crazy unique hot dogs? They even have regular dogs for those wanting to satisfy that craving. Destination dogs has the $40 dollar deal that I did with a friend. You get a shareable appetizer, two glizzies, dessert, and if I remember a drink (non-alcoholic). Food wise, it's an experience to try these experimental hot dogs you would get NO WHERE ELSE. 5 stars for me along with the good service and cleanliness. I highly recommend the Bahn mi, it's SO GOOD, flavorful and reminds you of a classic bahn in a hot dog form. Place is rather spacious and kept pretty clean. Service is straight forward and were friendly when I went! It does function as a partial bar but has areas where you can be seated away from it on the upper level. You can check the menu online for really good pictures of them. read more
2 years ago
Love the gourmet hotdogs here today I got the REUBEN STUDDARD. It was great it was a corned beef reuben on top of a hot dog. It was great mashup. The service is pretty good I have always been seated quickly and had my order taken fast and brought out in a timely manner. The place has a mini game room and a old bar type design but very clean and welcoming read more
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Everyone loves Destination Dogs! This bar/restaurant is very popular around town, and all my friends and neighbors go here too. It's a great spot for lunch hour, happy hour, dinner, or the middle of the night. They've got amazing and creative hotdogs and bratwursts, with great flavors themed from places around the world. Reading the puns on the menu is entertaining! Staff is personable, friendly, helpful, and welcoming. This restaurant has a few designated free parking spots and there are also paid public lots nearby. I used to come to this location when it housed a bar called Doll's Place and I liked seeing the old wooden placard from that bar hanging up inside. When you eat here, be sure to check out the foosball and other arcade games in the side room. read more
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This place was amazing! To start, the service was spot on excellent the whole time. The server was super cool and offered some good suggestions. I can't tell you the name of each hot dog, but they all looked to be amazing. My favorite was definitely the Rocky Balboa and the Deviled eggs. I will be making mine like that next time. I high recommend that you trying this place out. read more
2 years ago
We came on a Saturday afternoon and were seated right away. Super cold inside, so we had to go grab jackets from the car, even though it was over 80 degrees outside. Even so, I was cold. We ordered and our food came out quickly. Food was good, albeit a bit messy. I'm glad they have vegan meat options! Our waiter didn't even check up on us once and we waited about a half hour after finishing to get our bill. read more
5 months ago
5 months ago
One of my favorite casual restaurants in the NB area where weirdly the hot dogs are my least favorite of all the things they offer. The hot dog menu is very unique and they are definitely good, but the drinks, appetizers, and environment are even better additions to something already great. My only complaint is the bread buns they use for the hot dogs aren't quite proportionate to the sausage, maybe if they were half their current size. As someone who no longer drinks, the strawberry lemonade is a must. And the caesar salad for the price, the size is amazing. I love coming here and trying a new hot dog every time! Service has always been pretty prompt and kind. read more
2 years ago
Love stopping in here when I'm in the area. Place has a variety of hot dogs, cute menu, nice atmosphere with 2 floors and service is descent. Great place for lunch and cocktails. read more
3 years ago
A creative restaurant mainly offers hot dogs from all over the world. It can't go wrong with hot dogs and beer! We went there during the New Brunswick restaurant week. For $38, $4 extra because of what we ordered, we got beef nachos, an Italian dog, an Oscar dog, Cole slaw, chocolate mosaic cake, and two fountain drinks. There're so much food, we took 1/2 the nachos and the cake home. The nachos were loaded with cheese, tomatoes, guacamole, and ground beef; it was more than enough for two people. The Italian dog was topped with delicious broccoli rabe, the Oscar was tasty. read more
5 months ago
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Where can you park?
There's a garage nearby, and some other municipal lots - check google maps.
Does this place have vegan cheese?
Not to my knowledge, but you should contact them through their Yelp page to ask the question directly.
Does anyone know or have a pic of their limited menu during Covid-19?(7/23/20) Thanks!
Their website has the most current menu.
Are they open for take out during this social distancing time?
Yes, they recently opened up takeout and delivery
Are there Gluten Free bread/bun options?
They don't have gluten free buns, but they have gluten free tortillas. You can also get any of their dogs bun-free!
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