The owner is always super friendly. He makes the best burgers. The double cheeseburger is soooo flavorful

Haven't been here in almost 16 years. The place has changed a bit, but not the quality of food. As I said in my original post, you just can't go wrong with anything on the menu, and the new owner is a nice guy. Seems to be from the neighborhood too. read more

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Great hot dog with a bite. They have daily specials that adds variety and will have you coming back for more. The toppings are a wide variety offering anything your heart desires from cheese to chili, onions, peppers, you name it. The seating is limited but offer a fun little spot to eat and chat for a bite. The service is nice and not rushing of your selection, and the prices are still low and reasonable. A wonderful find. read more

Super cool plain spot in dumont. Great prices and friendly service but please note it's cash ONLY! Perfect for weekly lunch. read more

Jolly Nick's - Hot Dogs Near Me - Dumont, New Jersey

After passing by in the car countless times, I finally grabbed the wife and went for lunch. We went to town. Got 3 assorted topping dogs, cheesesteak, chili cheese fries & onion rings. All that for $20. Score! Talk about a recession special. 2 guys behind the counter were super friendly. One took orders and the other one cooked. My arteries will get upset, but this place can def be added to the local lunch rotation. Jolly Nicks - your are a saint. In! read more

Jolly Nick's - 3 assorted topping dogs, cheesesteak, chili cheese fries & onion rings. - Hot Dogs Near Me - Dumont, New Jersey

Best place for lunch I've been to. Been going for there for almost 8 years now and it has never disappointed me

Great family run business food's always good. Cash only Doesn't matter what day of the week it is their food is always great

Maybe the best hot dog I've ever had. Great service, pay after you eat.. type of place where he didn't count the money after giving it to him and just said thank you. read more

Premium hot dogs and well priced. Great dogs. Fast friendly service. Best hot dogs in the area read more

After living in Dumont 13 years, finally tried this great little place, had cheeseburger and fries total cost only $6! Such a bargain, food was really good, definitely going back for a hot dog soon. read more

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Great quick lunch of 2 dogs 2 waters and hot crispy fries just $10! I got a rainbow dog, that's a deep fried frank topped with sauerkraut, onions, relish and hot sauce, but not overwhelming just right. My dining companion was thrilled with the Hormel chili and cheese whiz on a chili dog LOL. Dine in or takeout, no tables on the sidewalk, masks very optional. A fine little dive! read more

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Close to a 4.5, Jolly Nick's is a nice little hole in the wall for hot dogs. Decent selection of food in addition but gets a little crowded sometimes. Quality is up there but atmosphere kind of takes away from the whole experience, so maybe take your order to go. Staff was super friendly and was happy to answer questions about their options since they do have multiple toppings to choose from. My favorite would have to be the "chili all the way". read more

Jolly Nick's - Cheese dog, kraut & onion dog, and chili all the way! - Hot Dogs Near Me - Dumont, New Jersey

Best hotdog that I have ever had!!! I am not usually keen on mustard or relish but the way they harmoniously come together in the rainbow dog has completely changed my outlook! Can a hot dog be empowering? After my experience at Jolly Nick's, I SAY YES! The owner is awesome and makes you feel right at home and the ambiance makes perfect sense for the theme! The prices are a steal! I don't love that it is cash only but my only complaint is that all other hotdogs have become a disappointment after eating here! We love taking our friends and family here! read more

Three words: reds hot sauce. It is delicious on their hot dogs. The topping consists of onions, hot sauce and mustard. I was hesitant to try this, but my boyfriend insisted. Their dogs are also deep fried, which is extra delicious. Jolly Nick's also serves a variety of different burgers and chicken sandwiches too. Everything is very affordable, around 4 bucks for a sandwich or dog, and to make it a combo is another 2 to 3 dollars. The best part is that Jolly Nick's is owned by a family. The downside is that the restaurant can be alittle dirty. They also close early and are primarily open for lunch. read more

Great Rippers, even better owner/staff. Their food is classic with a small menu and very comparable to other notable hot dog places in the NJ area. Great chilli, hot sauce, toppings, etc. Prices are low and has always been a reliable staple in my family. Can't imagine the area without this place! read more

Good food, good guys and if you played Cresskill/Alpine Little League in the mid-80's, you get hit with that nostalgic smell towards the end of your games on diamonds on Merritt Field. read more

Jolly Nicks is a local gem, one that's been around for years! The guys who work here are so friendly and kind. The food is so cheap, you can't go wrong here. I like to describe their food as boardwalk style fried food but way better. I tend to order their hot dogs, chicken tenders, and fries. The honey mustard sauce at the front counter goes great with them too! If you're in town, definitely stop in. read more

Great father & son operation. Small restaurant on Madison ave in Dumont. The food is good and the prices are good as well. Support local businesses and your local family run businesses. read more

This place is underrated! I am thrilled to have found an old fashion place that serves the best hotdogs and cheese fries. Looking forward to many more visits. read more

Came in with a friend a couple months ago for the first time. The gentlemen who work here are super friendly and made our experience very well. Not to mention, the food was great with fast service. I got a chili cheese dog and a burger with fries, and both were tasty. What I absolutely love is how simple and classic the food is here. While I do enjoy an overpriced gourmet burger on occasion, there are way too many in this area and not enough of the old school burgers and dogs at a great price like Jolly Nick's has. Once the pandemic is over, I plan to return to this great establishment. read more

Great food , quick , father and son have an amazing relationship. It's a very laid back place to chill out. All the prices are very reasonable read more

Jolly Nick's is the perfect greasy spoon! A small joint with great deep fried hot dogs. What else could you ask for? The dogs are a good size and taste great. Plenty of toppings to choose from. There are other items on the menu, burgers, fish, chicken etc. but I'm there for the dogs! Family owned and run. If you love the perfect deep fried hot dog you owe it to yourself to check Jolly Nick's out. Don't forget they close at 5pm. They appreciate their customers! read more

Delicious hot dogs! Had the chance to stop by and try the rainbow and chili dogs. Yummy and would come back for more!

Jolly Nick's has the best rippers around. The Red Hot is the most unique hot dog creation that I ignored for too much of my life. Once I tried it, I was hooked. A small, family owned and run business, this place is worth the trip. I have to get over there and get a couple of Reds. read more

Jolly Nicks is classic hot dog place. The dogs are crisp and have delicious toppings. The fries are great size and crispy. They have other food but I go just for the hot dogs. Try their Texas wiener sauce which is awesome. read more

Their chicknic sandwich, rainbow and chili dogs were fine. $2.75 per dog. Their hot dogs tasted fine but looked pretty dry.. The restaurant itself is on the small side as well as a bit dirty. I recommend getting your food, add your ketchup and jet out of there. Also gets super loud and dirty during 12PM weekdays from all the students nearby coming for lunch. read more

Great snap in the hot dogs, great flavor, excellent chili cheese dogs. Don't miss out on this spot. Everyone who mentions it to me highly recommended and I liked the tastiness even in the simplicity!! read more

Good little hole in the wall hot dog joint. The hot dogs are deep fried and better than Rutts Hut. Reasonably priced and there special deals on Tuesday. The rainbow hot dog was really good. read more

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Great service and even better food. Good quality products cooked well. Wish I lived closer so I could be a regular! read more

Jolly Nick's - Hot Dogs Near Me - Dumont, New Jersey

My husband and I stopped in for lunch, the place is cute and small and full of kids. It seems like it's a very local cool neighborhood spot. It gave us a glimpse of what to expect since we ate having a little boy this summer!! The owner took our order and was really nice! We got chilli all the ways and fries! Pretty good! Definitely a good spot for lunch or a quick bite! read more

This is one of my favorite hot dog joints......I've been to them all...(believe me dogs have probably taken years off my life expectancy).. But there's only one place during the coarse of a year that I will develope a craving for that needs satisfaction......and its usually 3 times a year.......its for the Red sauce topping that I crave ....dogs are pretty much dogs....let's face it.....it's all in the topping....and the red sauce at Jolly Nicks is my favorite.....see you soon guys. read more

Absolutely one of the best hamburger places, the whole menu is great. I remember coming here as a kid and happy I can bring my children here today too! Remember to bring cash as this is a cash only place, but prices are the same today as they were years ago read more

If you love a deep fried hot dog, this is a great place. I will admit they only serve in-and-out dogs. If you like rippers or sinkers you will not be happy. The hot dogs are labeled by colors. Their are many combinations you can get, the toppings available are: mustard, raw onions, hot sauce, sauerkraut, relish, peppers, red onions (cooked onions), cheese and chili. I love the fact you can get your fries with cheese, always a plus. Also available are cheese steaks and burgers. I cannot tell you about those since that is like ordering a pasta at dairy queen. The owners are very friendly and there are daily specials. I word of warning, it is within walking distance of the local high school, so beware of surly high school students during prime lunch hours. There are a few tables, but it is perfect to eat on the road or at home. read more

My colleagues and I are hitting the so-called best hot dogs around our office in Rochelle Park. We hit Jolly Nicks a couple of weeks ago. Nice people running the place. 7 of us got two dogs each. Tally was good dogs. Meaty. Buns ok. Some with kraut got a bit soggy. Daily specials. Can recommend. Team thought it was better that Rutts where the dogs are a bit skimpy. Go early because a lot of school kids show up right after noon. Fun to see what school kids do for lunch now. I got bologna on white in my day. read more

I used to go here for lunch on my lunch break at school, cheap, fast, and easy to eat. Burgers, delicious, fries, amazing. Thanks for the great experience! read more

Was weary about trying this place, but once we did, wow.... so impressed with the simplicity of it all, yet how delicious everything was. Looking forward to a return trip.... YUM.... read more

My favorite Hot Dog place in addition to Hirams. Good size dog deep fried to order. Great toppings. A definite go to place when you have that hot dog crave! You won't be disappointed. Other options on the menu too...burger, chicken, cheese steak etc read more

I was pleasantly surprised on how good their hot dogs are. I didn't know what type of hot dogs they used, they use jumbo Thumanns. I was glad I got two instead of three. Three would've sent me over the edge into bloated stuffed heaven. I got mustard, chili, cheese and raw onions. I call that the litmus test. Their chili is so friggin delicious, the cheese is a cheddar spread and the rolls come from Rockland bakery. The place rocks! read more

JOLLY NICK'S WINS HANDS-DOWN. Superb food and service, and a MUCH better deal than regional fried hot-dog competitors Callahan's (formerly in Fort Lee NJ, now in Norwood NJ and Van Saun Park in Paramus and one other location) and the over-rated Hiram's (only in Fort Lee, NJ). The elderly man who works the counter/register (NOT the original Jolly Nick, who is nearly 90 years old and living in Florida) is very friendly and engaging, and his son, who does the cooking, is good with customers as well. It's a pleasure to see and talk with these guys. The hot dogs are amazing, the same as the competitors mentioned above or better. Thursday's deal is our fave: 3 dogs for $7.00. On another day they offer ten Percent off for senior citizens, and they gave my parents the discount on the whole order even though they could see that most of it was for us and our small children. Saved almost five bucks right there. Also, it costs only two bucks to add fries and a can of soda. A bottle of Yoohoo -- a Jersey original -- costs $1.50. Compare that to Hiram's at $3.25 per dog, $2.00 for Yoohoo,and $2.25 or so for an annoyingly skimpy stingy order of fries, with no discounts EVER and dirty bathrooms and sullen grunt "service". Or Callahan's at an absurd $4.25 per dog, unremarkable to indifferent customer service, and also no discounts ever. Whenever we are vacationing in North Jersey to visit family, Jolly Nick's is a must -- and definitely more than once on each trip! We're not even bothering with the ripoff artists at Hiram's or Callahan's anymore. read more

I feel bad for writing this review but the truth is... 1/ the staff is super, duper friendly and makes you feel at home (worth a lot) 2/ the food is ok, and doesnt taste fried...prefer the other famous fried hot dog joints in terms of food 3/ limited options for hot dog toppings and non-dog items 4/ fries were quite good read more