I arrived in New Brunswick by train, which is to say I trusted the machinery of civilization to…read moredeliver 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.

Fun spot with awesome dogs and great vibes!…read more 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.

Red Tower is your standard fare short order grill, specializing in burgers and dogs but with a…read moreslightly larger menu that touches upon some fried seafood (which was a bit disappointing for cross contamination reasons). The place itself features a total of six stools, three looking out the window and three facing the counter. There's enough standing room for maybe six more folks, but this is not the place to go for a family sit down. However, if you want a hot meal, you can do much worse. The employees were both very friendly, the food came out super quick, and it was generally tasty. It's a perfect spot for someone working in the Plainfield area to pop into for some quick grease and carbs.

My son and I headed here for a quick Friday lunch. The location is fine although the neighborhood…read moreappears to be a little rough. You have to park on the street. Two hot dogs, fries and a coke will set you back $15 and onion rings are a dollar more. The hot dogs are very good. The place is a bit run down, but they have steady customer traffic. The owner was very nice. We will be back.

Amazing dogs and the nicest owners ever. I absolutely loved this place! They have been in business…read morefor 100+ years and it's easy to see why.

I saw ROACHES the last time I went there. Haven't been back since...Staff seemed to have a lack of…read morehospitality as well. Rude, classless people. Food was ass too.

So, it's been a few years since I've been back to Middlesex Texas Wiener, but I was in the area…read moreyesterday and I needed lunch so I hit one of my old favorites. I used to come here with my Dad so I've got fond memories of the place. When I walked in it felt like it hadn't changed since the 80s. And don't get me wrong...that's NOT a negative comment. There was a short line when I got there, but it moved quickly and I put in my order for one chili cheese dog and one with chili, kraut and mustard. I've always loved the dogs here. I know they used to use Grote and Weigel dogs and they SEEM like the same ones I've always loved so perhaps they are still the same. Either way, the dogs were GREAT. I dont mind traveling for dogs, but this is a little outside my normal range to be too regular. However, if I'm in the area (and there are actually a bunch of great places in the area) I'd certainly come back. Great dogs, fast service, great ambiance, and for me...and solid nostalgic memories.

The food is pretty good from here. You can eat indoors, but there is not much space outdoors. I…read morealways get mine to go. As of recently, I have not been the biggest fan of the food as much as I used to be. The burgers are delicious! However, I love the popcorn /fried shrimp & now more than I've ever noticed before, it's low-key (actually pretty fn gross} gross biting into the shrimp & seeing the shrimp's not removed! Eww ! Even the diner in Boro, manville & Applebee's remove the crap from the crustacean‍. I won't be ordering the shrimp anymore, although I took a gamble tonight (probably stupid on my part considering it's been happening for like over 3 months now whenever I order it) ! Also, no disrespect to the business or staff, but the parking lot is TERRIBLE! Make sure you don't go on a "car show" night or during rush hours, or you'll be screwed trying to find a spot! Bet. The employees are all really kind & polite though. At least the female cashiers I've dealt with were super cool. We even complimented each other's nails & had a short & enjoyable conversation (as they were not busy at the time & she had free time) . They are very kind ppl. Besides the shrimp s*** & crummy parking, this place is decent. Please start removing the poop from the popcorn shrimp. I don't want to be full of shrimp . . Thx! Have a great day & shout out to the awesome chick who hooked me up with the soda I forgot to call in to my order! Staff is super respectful & helpful. I'll be back but ONLY for burgers, grilled cheese, & chicken tenders, & the best thing on the menu imo : cheese fries . I might have to get my shrimp elsewhere! I hope not. We'll see... I risked ordering it tonight but haven't opened it yet! No whammys... no whammys... no shrimp waste...pleaseeeee... fingers crossed haha. Idk I did not open the bag yet. Praying for some good yummy clean shrimp! Not the ones that uhh well, full of crap (no pun intended).

Central Jersey seems to be a popular spot for Texas Weiners. There's several spots in Plainfield,…read morethis location in Dunellen, another in Middlesex, there used to be one in Green Brook. I've only been here a few times and every time was for a Texas weiner. They were always very good, as you'd expect from a place that's been in business for nearly 50 years. It's a very narrow space with tables on one side and a long counter on the other.

This is a good dog. Friendly, clean, fast. I wasn't blown away by the chili sauce, but it was…read morefine. I'd come back.

I have been driving past this place for months, finally decided today was the day, unfortunately…read morethe owner was leaving early to get his daughter at the airport so he only had hot dogs.... As if that mattered, I had an Italian hot dog which was mouth watering, we also had two regular hot dogs which were loaded with sauerkraut and he made fries even though he was in a rush, the fries were crispy and delicious. Definitely have to go back to try the" fatboy" burger.

Recently visited Red Tower ll while visiting New Jersey after many years. Unwelcoming atmosphere!…read moreVery disappointed! The hamburgers had a "warmed-over flavor " leaving a weird aftertaste, perhaps from reheating. The onion rings were overcooked and greasy. I dine out regularly, and I have NEVER been charged one dollar for a soft drink refill. Ridiculous! This Red Tower ll was good years ago, but not any more! Definitely won't be back!

I go here every time I'm at hmart. The donuts texture are perfect! The frosting does taste similar…read moreto Dunkin so if you're not a fan of them you probably won't be into the flavors here. However I love Dunkin so I love these donuts! I also love the blue lemonade, it's a great amount of tart and is exactly what I'm looking for. Service is good and fast , and there's often tables available so long as the store isn't crowded.

Great mochi donuts! When we visited, they had a buy five, get one free deal, although you couldn't…read moremix and match with other items included in the promotion. We tried the Oreo, black sesame, and a couple of other flavors--they were all fantastic! The service was also extremely quick; the staff boxed up our donuts as we were ordering. Note: This spot is located inside H-Mart, so you'll need to go into the food court area. There are seats available if you want to wait or enjoy your donuts there.

Yesterday was the first time I picked up food from here and it certainly will not be the last! I…read morehad the empanadas (one of each type). One was better than the last. The green sauce was awesome. My friend raved about the Philly Cheese Steak. The prices are reasonable too!

From the owner: Our business specializes in fast food , come and enjoy a savory burger with French fries or a taco…read moreburger with homemade guacamole.

Delicious chili cheese dogs and wonderful service from Steve. Very personable guy and a great…read moreexperience. A national treasure!

Wow. So I have been driving by this small truck for years and I am ashamed that I never stopped…read moreuntil today. Steve is the owner and he was so kind and friendly. Now for the hotdog. Amazing! Great, great toppings. Fresh. Delicious old school chilly. Loved it. It's in between the jiffy lube and advanced auto parts and Steve said you can park at the Advance Auto Parts store parking lot. Nice clean truck. Great toppings. Worth the stop. 100%