If you want a historic, nostalgic, no frills hot dog spot in NJ, Hiram's is the place for you to go. This is a cash-only joint in Fort Lee, so make sure to bring some bills and coins with you (they do not have an ATM on-site). I just popped in here with about $30 to grab some food for me and my husband, and it ended up being more than enough! The menu is pretty straight forward and they are known for their hotdogs. Of course, we ordered a few dogs and fries. The service was speedy fast and we had our food in no time. There are seats inside, but also nice benches outside on the property. This worked out great since we were returning from our hike and had our dog with us. We sampled everything from the chili cheese dog to just the cheese dog to a plain dog. While all were delicious, I will say that the cheese dog toped with salsa was our favorite. Can't wait to be back when we are in the area! read more

Hiram's Roadstand - Cheese Fries, Hot Dog - American Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

What a very cool place. Excited to get here and the chili is off the charts. Hotdog is special Guys working here very cool read more

Hiram's Roadstand - American Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

Don't forget the onion rings !! They were so delicious and crispy. This was my first every chili cheese dog and it was pretty good- great place for casual hang/dinner during the summer time. They have a huge outdoor seating area read more

Hiram's Roadstand - Chili Cheese Dog - American Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

Hot take: the onion rings and burger here are better than the hot dogs. The hot dogs are still delicious - great pop to them and they're pretty big but I thought they were under salted. I love how crispy the onion rings are though and how flavorful the burger is! It is cash only and they have outdoor picnic tables for seating when the weather is nice! read more

Hiram's Roadstand - Regular, chili and chili cheese dog. Cheeseburger and onion rings. - American Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

A worthy hotdog stand in North Jersey. They're known for the ripper(deep fried hotdog), service is quick and excellent. Cash only just in case. Parking is plenty with nice outdoor seating. read more

Hiram's Roadstand - Outside - American Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

Where else can you find disco balls and silk flowers in each window, your order written on the flip side of a paper plate then served on that plate, amble amount of outside picnic tables, a cozy fire place, tons of sports memorabilia, more silk flowers, beer and the most awesome hot dogs? No where Did I say they have silk flowers? read more

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Simple food at affordable prices. Where can you get a burger for $3.75? 1/4lb dog $4 and you can add sauerkraut. Chili or cheese add--on $0.50 each. Hot, crisp fries $3.75. Order at counter. Quick service. Separate entrance for dine-in and takeout. No fancy decor but fun to read their history, est. 1932! Picnic tables open during warm weather. A Saturday at 3pm and there's always someone eating or ordering. Quick service. CASH ONLY read more

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Cuisine: 8 Service: 6 Decor: 6 Value: 8 Overall: 8 Deep fried hot dogs are delicious. Why are there not more of these types of restaurants around in NYC? I first heard of them and tried Rutt's Hut. Since then I have been to a few more including here. This is excellent. My usual is a couple of rippers and a root beer. Add some relish and mustard. What a meal! Can't clog my arteries all the time, but this is a great treat once in a while. read more

Hiram's Roadstand - American Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

Rare 5 Star Review An Institution for a reason. Hiram's Roadstand has been serving hot dogs since 1928. Deep fried hot dogs, classic Fried Dogs, Burgers. This place is about as old school as it gets. On one side is counter service where younger neighborhood kids were eating dogs and sipping on Yoo-hoo, while the other half is a bar where the older guys were jamming down dogs and burgers, and watching the game. TIP: Ice Cold Draft Beers TIP 2: Always order your dogs well done, they get a bit ripped, delicious. Always a must stop, gives Rutz Hut a run for its money. Thanks read more

Hiram's Roadstand - American Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

Best item on the menu is the chili dog. The onion rings are delicious, but it's salty . The plain dog with kraut and relish was fine, but the chili dog I thought tastes the best. $4.50 for chili dog, $4.00 for plain dog and $4.00 onion rings. read more

Hiram's Roadstand - Onion Rings - American Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

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TLDR: Famous quick stop in the Fort Lee area. Chili cheese dog. Cash only. Tasty. I've driven by Hiram's countless times but only tried it the other day. It gives me a very similar vibe to New Park Pizza in Howard Beach, the hot dog and burger version. IYKYK. It's cash only, you can order at the counter and there's some seats both inside and some benches in the parking lot. The chili cheese dog was very tasty. Standard bun but the frankfurter itself had a very snappy casing. Well-cooked and served HOT. The chili was also hot and there's a slice of American underneath. It melts together in a much better way than the standard nacho cheese like sauce I'm accustomed to. So nice, we had it twice. I try not to eat too many hot dogs but if you're craving it - do it right. I'd definitely come back to try some other things, maybe not after I just ate dinner but it was still a good idea. read more

Hiram's Roadstand - American Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

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Nice spot. 1) Their chili dogs are great. 2) Their chili burger is amazing. I liked it the best. 3) Their chili fries are good. 4) Big downside, they are cash only. read more

Finally tried outdoor dining and it was wonderful on a warm spring day. To my chagrin, they discontinued their Birch Beer, but their Root Beer they allowed me to sample was still pretty good! I ordered onion rings & chili cheese dog loaded with relish, k&m and brought it out to the back patio packed neatly in a cardboard box. The dog hit the spot as always - fresh bread, great tasting fried dog w/ classic condiments, paired perfectly with a cold bottle of miller lite. Not sure why I keep ordering the onion rings though... must be the grease junkie in me but it's not that good (not enough onion, too much coating & greasy). Wouldn't order it again unless I wanna be transported back to the early 90s roller skating rink food. Good to eat once in a (long) while (wife says), but I say the classic taste cannot be denied! read more

Hiram's Roadstand - Interior - American Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

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We go here whenever we crave some good hot dogs. Had a cheeseburger, plain dog for the kid, souerkraut for wife, chilli cheese RO dog for myself. Do not forget to add mustard because the dogs are not salty, which I like. read more

Hiram's Roadstand - Dogs, fries, rings - American Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

Hiram's 1345 Palisade Ave. Fort Lee, NJ 07024 Hot Dog with Red Onions Hot Dog with Chili and Cheese Onion Rings Sausage Sandwich Located in Fort Lee approximately one mile from the George Washington Bridge is a locally owned restaurant that specializes in the good old fashioned American hot dog. There is a decent amount of indoor seating and plenty of decorative wall art. The hot dog was smothered in red onions. Some of the onions fell of the dog, but that's definitely a good problem as it means the plentiful onions were piled high and deep. In my personal opinion, chili and cheese both make excellent toppings on a frankfurter. Visually the cheese is hard to see, but it is hidden beneath a heaping mound of chili. If you aren't craving a hot dog, check out a couple of the other comfort food menu items I explored. The battered onion rings are piping hot. While crunchy on the outside, they are soft and savory on the inside. It's a win-win whether you choose to have them plain or with a dipping sauce of your choice. This flattened sausage patty is smothered in marinara sauce and served on Italian bread. It is simple, yet satisfying. It was a pleasant experience eating classic food in this casual establishment. #hotdogs #hotdoglovers #hotdogwithredonions #redonions #chiliandcheese #hotdogwithchiliandcheese #sausagesandwich #onionings #Hirams #fortleenj #foodstagram #localbusiness #foodreviews #njfoodie #eats #localspots read more

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A New Jersey institute that has stood the test of time. There isn't much to say about Hiram's, been here forever. Serving up deep fried hot dogs and burgers and all the classic sides. You can eve be order a beer. Small place with two entrances, one where you can stand to eat or pick up to go, another where they offer some tables. Very old school spot, cash only. Great service. If you want a hot dog or burger you gotta stop here. read more

Hiram's Roadstand - Onion Rings Hot Dog - American Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

I stopped in recently with my girlfriend as I've been wanting to try this place since I first saw Anthony Bourdain come here and say it was his favorite hot dog. But since I became vegan/vegetarian in 2017 I rarely eat meat unless it's a special place or a rare occasion, but over the past month I loosened up a little and ate some here and there so I made it a point to come here due to this being a special place. It's a cool little spot in a great area. I've always loved Fort Lee. The atmosphere is vibey yet fast faced. You feel a sense of urgency while eating here as everyone is in a rush to eat and go. Which I'm down with. We ordered a dog to share with mustard and sauerkraut on it. F****ck it was good! So good that my girlfriend said, "Let's get another one babe!" I loved that! She also added some relish to this one which made it even better. I've had alot of great hot dogs across the United States and I have to say, this is the best one I've had thus far. Highly Recommended and thanks for the great service and vibey atmosphere. I'll be back soon to have more dogs plus I'll make sure to enjoy a beer and a burger the next time as well. Enjoy :P read more

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Took a trip to Fort lee to check out Hiram's on a Sunday morning-on the outside the place exuded nostalgia, and the inside matched-good vibes all around. Only two other guests when we walked in, ordered a couple of dogs, couple of sodas and an order of fries. Less than $20 (cash only!) for all, food came out quickly, piping hot. They had a small bar area, about six tables inside, and plenty of outdoor seating, and fairly ample parking. Staff was great, providing good service. Might have to make this an annual trek! read more

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It's not summertime if you haven't stopped at Hiram's Roadstand, one of the last few places on earth where prices haven't risen exponentially. As a pescetarian, I especially love their dirt-cheap draft beer and cheese fries. The 2 slices of American cheese between an inside-out bun is fine. I would lose it if they added a vegan hot dog option to the menu, but I don't think that's in the cards for old school places like Hiram's. read more

Hiram's Roadstand - Grilled cheese close up. - American Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

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My wife grew up in Fort Lee and when we met in my home state (Minnesota) she told me about the best hot dogs anywhere...Hirams. I worked in a near by building and my coworkers and I would feast at least twice or three times a week. We moved away in the mid 70s but whenever we travel back we must have a couple of dogs, fries, onion rings, and a Yohoo. I salivate just thinking about it. read more

The food was delicious and the price of the food and drinks were good. The employees and service were very good. Also they had plenty of people working there and you didn't have to wait a long time. Plus their own unique ambience from a place that has been around for many years . And has areas for children. read more

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Worth a special trip? No. Worth a slight detour? Sure. This is quintessential greasy spoon. The chili cheese dog... awesome! (the cheese comes in slice, not liquid form). The burger is full of sodium and delicious with the grilled onions. The onion rings are doused in batter and actually cling to the onion. You can add your own relish and other stuff yourself. Ask for mayo, they have it. These guys have this grub down to a science. Keep your expectations mediocre, and you will be thrilled. Yes the place is a little dirty, no the guys will not put on a Disney dance for you when you come in, yes you will leave satisfied. I visited around 3pm on a Friday, and found parking and seating, no problem. Cash only. read more

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Finally got to visit one of the destination hot dog joints! Very good fried hot dogs! I had the chili cheese dogs... Chili was fine nothing to write home about, but it wasn't bad. I like the slice of cheese they put on the bun. Also had fries which were typical fast food fries. Good. The onion rings were pretty good as well. Also had a bite of cheeseburger, typical cheeseburger and nothing outrageous. They have tables inside, areas to sit outside for nice days. They sell beer! Small parking lot is available but it gets crowded during meal times. Service was good, friendly. Definitely glad I came and if I'm in the area and have a hankering for a hot dog I would go again. read more

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Amazing hotdogs, not much else to say really. This place has been here since the 1930's and you can definitely see why with how good the food is. read more

I've been coming to Hiram in Fort Lee for years and have visited many times over the years. The food has always been good, but what kept bringing me back was also how friendly and welcoming the place usually felt. Today felt different. After picking up our food and sitting outside with my husband, I realized I forgot to grab ketchup and mustard and went back inside. I couldn't immediately find them and was looking around when one staff member asked what I needed. The interaction that followed felt dismissive and uncomfortable. When I politely asked for ketchup and then mustard, the attitude made me feel like I was inconveniencing him for asking something simple. It may seem like a small thing, but customer service matters. The food is still good, but today's experience didn't match the friendly atmosphere I had experienced here for years. Hoping this was simply an off day. read more

Hiram's is the best hot dog place. Hot dogs are fried to the right crisp. Their chili is a perfect combo of meat and spice which makes their chili dogs better than any place in New Jersey. read more

We had the cheeseburgers with chili cheese fries. I found the burger a bit dry but still tasty. The chili cheese fries were very good. They were crispy and delicious. read more

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One of the must stop hotdog places in NJ! Service is on point. Onion rings are 2nd best next to Rutts hut. Can never go wrong with Thumanns dogs! Sauce has a little kick, not high heat but a tinge of heat. Coldest Beer ever! read more

Beefy dog in an old school setting! To be honest I limit the number of hot dogs I consume to maybe 3-4 a year. Without knowing what kind of dog I'm consuming and the list of ingredients I generally veer on the side of avoiding entirely. Having heard that Hiram's makes a great dog for a great price though, I had to check it out. This was no frills, just a great beefy dog with a snappy bite, with just the right amount of cheese and chili layered on top. These aren't the thin, overly salty dogs that you get at most Major League Baseball ballparks. The price for this goodness was $4.25 which in 2024, isn't bad at all. The service was friendly but expect to do a little more on your end if you need accompaniments on your dog. Ketchup and Mustard is available for self serve. My dog also came out on a paper plate which was just fine. I took mine outside to the picnic tables and enjoyed my time munching on this masterpiece. I had not noticed this roadside staple in the past but now that I do, I might be going over my 3-4 hot dogs a year. LOL. read more

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My sister called me asking if I want a hot dog. I said yes. She brought me back only one. It was pretty damn good. Unique taste. The relish was the standout also snap of the hot dog. I will dine in and report back. I think we have a winner also tried the burger w fries. Sorry no hot dog pic. I ate it as fast as I could read more

Hiram's Roadstand - American Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

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Best local food period! An institute for sure. Enjoying my dogs on Labor Day weekend. Thanks to the Hiram's team. You guys are the best! read more

Hiram's Roadstand - Dogs and rings - American Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

This is an institution. The place is packed and hopping . The food comes out hot and quickly which was great in a cold day after a hike in the Palisades. I am sure in the summer the places is insanely crowded but there is plenty of room. The burger, hot dogs, fries and onion rings were tasty. The food is good and hits the spot. read more

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After having a meal elsewhere, we decided to make a pitstop at Hiram's on the way home. Been wanting to check this place out since watching the 3 part series of YouTuber, Mark Weins...Anthony Bourdain's New Jersey Food Trail. Quick Fun Fact: Although the late Anthony Bourdain was born in New York, he grew up and lived in Leonia, NJ during his childhood years. This iconic spot has been regarded as the BEST here in the Garden State. It's a no frills kinda place. This is as old school as it gets. There is outdoor picnic style seating as well. I know I will get a lot of hate comments but I just want to say that I am a hot dog lover. So much so that I can probably have it for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Miss those dirty water dogs in NYC's pushcarts. EYES EAT FIRST. At first glance, the dogs look bigger than I thought. I am used to skinny ones. Here it goes...I took a snap at the hot dogs and it didn't snap back. How can a frankfurter that is deep fried not have a snap to it? First thing that hits me is how salty it is. Second thing is that it looked and tasted more like chicken instead of beef. What also threw me off is the texture of the chili. It was not as hearty as I would have liked. It was mushy and paste-like. I did like the spicy kick. The one slice of cheese wrapped around the dog is something a kid would do. Just saying. I think they should have melted it. The fries are okay, a little too hard and over-fried. The locals here seem to LOVE IT!! I prefer Nathan's and Gray's Papaya instead. read more

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Writing about my disappointment, drove 9.5 miles to get a hot dog , arrived at 6:15 pm The doors were locked, I jiggled the door , lights were on , customers were sitting in there eating, guy behind counter saw me , but said nothing, went back to my car tried calling , answering machine came on , said they are opened every day till 8:30 pm, went back juggled the door again, this time signaled to me that they were closed no explanation, no sorry we're closed , needless to say that will be my last trip to Hiram's, they were never as good as Callahan anyway. read more

Excellent local hot dog venue. Unique take on hot dogs! Worth a visit. Choice of fries and and chili also. read more

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My favorite classic hot dog joint in NJ, period. Service is quick and friendly, prices are extremely reasonable, and no matter what you order it is good, but I recommend the hot dog. Fun fact, when you sit at the counter, they have just about everything you can put on sitting right on the counter. Personal note ... lots of hockey stuff. Let's Go Rangers! (Didn't effect their rating, I promise. I just love it) read more

Hiram's Roadstand - American Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

Loved it! Manage your expectations and you will too! If you go here like a hipster food critic with skinny jeans and a botox induced smile, you will not only be disappointed, you may just get thrown out of the place by the people inside (both employees and patrons). This is not a fancy, Michelin starred spot. Instead, it is working class, Americana comfort food to the nth degree. Vegetarians, vegans, and herbivores should not waste their time. And for all of you that protest the venerable hot dog out of health concerns, in my line of work, I see vegetarians die just as often as hot dog eaters. The difference is that the vegetarians seem more unhappy. I figure that you only go around once, so you might as well be happy and I eat their hot dogs for them. I loved that despite its popularity, the folks running this spot make it very easy, inexpensive, and efficient to stop here and feed your face. There is a private parking lot with lots of decently sized spaces and an outside picnic table are along with indoor seats at about 8 tables as well as seats at the bar. Having never been in the place before, I was not sure what the etiquette was or how you order but it is pretty much order at the counter, find a seat, stuff your pie hole, pay in cash (no cards or pay apps here). There are about 20 things on the menu but they really are variations of 5 base ingredients: Meat in tube form, meat in patty form, potatoes in fried french form, onions in ring form, and water in plain beer and soda form. Based on those 4 things, you can get chili or cheese added and there are some condiments on the counter including sauerkraut and red pepper relish that are free for your use if that is your style. I can only vouch for the hot dogs since that was what I had heard about here so that is what I ate. They are unique because they undergo a spa treatment in the deep fryer before they hit the too-small soft white bun and then they hit the deck in front of you on a too-small paper plate. All of that just adds to the greatness here since you dress your food and the stuff falls all over the place when you are eating. Trying to get it to fall on the small plate is a challenging form of entertainment. The hot dogs are really the thing here and those will get 5 stars from me all day long. A consolation prize is due for the chili that I had on one of them as it was perfectly spicy and thin enough to dress the dog with. I really can't recommend that combination enough! There is not a lot of overhead here so their prices are really great. Ridiculously so given what you get. Sure they are not $1.50 Costco prices but the experience of coming here, people watching a good cross-section of normal America taking a break, and watching the happy staff chase the American dream is really priceless. I wish I had more reason's to be passing through NJ just so I could stop in here again! read more

Hiram's Roadstand - Tube steak Mecca! - American Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

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Loved the retro vibes and the large outdoor seating with picnic tables (indoor seating is limited but available!) I ordered the deep fried chili and cheese hot dog, onion rings and french fries. Honestly, I wasn't super amazed by the food but the onion rings were super crispy and definitely my favorite! The french fries weren't really crispy and the hot dog had chili on it so I guess that made it less crispy. I also added lots of other condiments like relish and it definitely enhanced the flavor of my food! There's lots of parking and it is cash only - would recommend this spot if you want a quick, cheap and satisfying meal! read more

Hiram's Roadstand - Deep fried hot dog with chili and cheese, onion rings and fries! - American Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

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Been coming here for 50 years. National Food Landmark Fried hot dogs Great little burgers fries; onion rings, soda & beer a true road stand. order and watch a ballgame on the 1 TV the cooks watch plenty of parking; a little park area with picnic tables. Place is a LEGEND......A LEGEND read more

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I just visited Hiram's, and I was honestly blown away by both the hot and chili dogs. The regular hot dog was cooked to perfection and had a solid bite to it. We added relish and mustard to our dogs, and I think the relish gave the hot dog a good zang that went really well with the mustard The chili dog was also perfectly cooked and the amount of chili on the dog was just right. I thought the chili would be really heavy but it was surprisingly light and had a pinch of spiciness to it. The price was also very good for what we got at just $3.75 for the hot dog and a little over $4 for the chili dog All in all, I was very satisfied and will definitely visit again. I can definitely see why Anthony Bourdain recommended. read more

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