Red Tower is your standard fare short order grill, specializing in burgers and dogs but with a slightly 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. read more

Red Tower - Cheeseburger with pickles and fries - New American Near Me - Plainfield, New Jersey

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My son and I headed here for a quick Friday lunch. The location is fine although the neighborhood appears 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. read more

Red Tower - 2 glizzies and fries - New American Near Me - Plainfield, New Jersey

Must have passed this place a couple hundred times in my life. i believe back in the day they had a sister location in South Plainfield, ate there many times back in the day. I did Eat at this location once, probably late 70's, I was visiting a friend who lived close by so we walked over, kind of late evening. Food was great, and we both lived, can't ask for anything more than that. I still check it out whenever I drive by. read more

Quality food/Friendly 98%of the time/burgers still great Fries best around Abraham said hello and stop by read more

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That part of Plainfield was always heading downhill and I haven't been there since the late 70's. That being said, a good buzz mixed with a "Fat Boy no pickle onion" as George used to say with mandatory large fries and large coke (you had no choice). A Texas Weiner to go...belly full and life was good. read more

I have been coming here for decades for their Texas weiners. Excellent hot dogs, good burgers, an iconic landmark in the map of my memories. If you find yourself in the area, don't drive by, stop in and grab a Texas weiner. read more

Grew up with Red Tower it was the go to place for stoners. My Favorite was always the 'Fat Boy' and fries. Folks are always nice that worked there. And don't worry about the neighborhood nobody get hassled there because it's where the cops get their coffee I'm told. Everytime I go back to Jersey I always try to stop in. Can't beat those 'Fat Boy' Burgers. read more

Out of all the hot dog shop's around 22 and Plainfield, this one is probably my favorite. The owners are a real nice bunch, friendly and accomodating to everyone. I come here for the hot dogs. They cook the hot dogs on the grill and then warm up the dogs for you to order by putting them in the fryer. The hot dogs themselves have that awesome snappy casing but even better is when they come out of the fryer and have a nice crunchy bite to it. I often switch back and forth between this place and Texas Weiner which is not more than a half a mile away. The chili dog with raw onions is just fantastic. 2 dogs, fries and a soda is about $8. Both make excellent hot dogs and I don't hesitate to stop in either one. Everything is cooked to order. I just hope that folks get the word out and patronize places that actually make good food and not chain restaurants that spit out poor renditions of the real thing. read more

Red Tower is an Icon in the city of Plainfield.... a place to get a decent burger and a coffee long before the golden arches graced our fair city. Simply the best greasy spoon... best tea w/lemon... best breakfast plate... pancakes.... eggs grits etc. you name it! Come to get your breakfast or lunch on. It is mostly a "to go" place. Don't forget to order a California Cheeseburger... You want a fries? You want a cheese with that? read more

An extremely shady area at best but they still serve a very solid Texas Weiner. read more

Red Tower - Two more down. Where to next? - New American Near Me - Plainfield, New Jersey

Red Tower.....fantastic hot dogs. I don't remember ever seeing it closed. Funky cool exterior and interior. Love this place since my dad worked at the telephone company across the street. A++++ read more

I've been eating at Red Tower since 1972! It's the original hot dog joint but if you want a Fatboy with Cheese, go for it! You won't be disappointed! The hamburger was fresh & flattened with the spatula. They may be open late but I only go there during daylight hours. read more

BEST HOTDOG EVER. I been to many hotdog places in NY, CA, and NJ. The best. California burger not bad. HOTDOG (chili dog) is what to get. Chili isn't sloppy like everywhere. Its finely grated. This is a hole in a wall place. Takes only cash. Pricey for fast food. read more

Love this place - the Orignial Red Tower. The burgers here are excellent, but the neighborhood is questionable late nights.