A Ripper: otherwise known as a "Deep-Fried Hotdog". Three plain and simple words, but when…read morecombined, they are nearly pornographic. At least they are for me. Rutt's Hut has been on my punch list for a long time. Actually NJ fried Hot Dogs have been both from Rutt's and from Hiram's over in Ft. Lee. I got to Hiram's and today was my luck day to get a shot at a Ripper. Rutt's is a bit off the beaten path and is down a meandering pothole filled road in a very industrial feeling part of town surrounded by wooded areas. It seems like it would be a better place for a serial killer body dump than a Hot Dog vendor but it's been there since 1928 so it must be doing something right. There is a large, private, and free parking lot which is a huge bonus in my playbook. The building looks like it is in disrepair. There are 2 areas to eat here. A door to the left seems to be a pub/bar with sit down service and then there is the right side that I went to which is a stand up, indoor counter where you can get in and out very quickly. This is a cash only spot so come prepared. Get to an open counter worker, give them your order, and pay when they hand over the goods. I was a little intimidated when I walked in because it was clear that everyone else in the place understood the ordering routine and knew the menu (there are quite a few other items you could order other than Rippers). I stood in a corner like a potted plant for about 10 minutes and watched what others did when they walked in before I figured out the process. It's pretty simple but I did not want to screw up Rutt's world order by doing something stupid. The 3 Rippers I ordered were good (but not best in class for me). The one I liked the most was the chili cheese dressed Ripper because the chili was actually quite tasty. On the counter are large containers of brown mustard and almost-fluorescent yellow relish. People seem to love the stuff. It was a bit like sweetened sauerkraut for me and the color of it makes me think it is either radioactive or seasoned with antifreeze. I would be happy going here again but I can't say that my Rippers were anything special. I might ask for them to be a little overdone next time to add a bit of texture. What I did like about Rutt's was the history, the dilapidated building, the simplicity of the menu, the naming of their dogs as "Rippers", and the fact that it felt like I was eating among real NJ natives that knew exactly what they were there for. Experiencing local culture doesn't get much better than that.

Best in the world…read more Best in the world Spectacular hot dogs and a vibe that hasn't changed in 4,000 years.

You all know I can be tough on hot dog joints because I'm kind of a snob. I know what I like so I…read moretry to be open-minded about new places I'm trying. No worries here, Cruz-Missle Hot Dogs was fantastic. Came here with two work buddies and we were a little early so we had the place to ourselves (though a few people came in while we were there for to-go lunches). I love Thumann's dogs so I had the Cruz-Missile specialty dog with a Thumann's. Came with hot chili, spicy cooked onions, spicy mustard and pickled jalapeños. I also had a Snap-O-Razzo brand dog with chili, mustard, and kraut. We also shared fries, onion rings and the owner let us try his mozzarella sticks. I thought the Cruz-Missile would be a bit sloppy, but it was the perfect amount of toppings and as good as the toppings were, they didn't overwhelm the flavor of the dog. This was my first time tasting the Snap-O-Razzo dog and it was a home run. The flavor of the dog just popped and it's really delicious-unlike any other hot dog I've ever tasted. The fries, rings and mozzarella sticks were also delicious. Owner actually brought us out a second round of onion rings because the first ones weren't his hand battered rings and he wanted us to taste the real thing. Owner is a former police officer and the decor around the place is very first-responder friendly. We spoke with him at length about opening the place, why he uses the dogs and ingredients he uses, and some of the issues he's had. It was a great experience. I've eaten a LOT of dogs in a LOT of places in Jersey and while I'm not gonna put them at the top of my personal Top Hot Dogs list, in my opinion...it's in my top five...another trip is needed to perhaps move it up slightly.

Cruz-Missile Hot Dogs & Pinchos in Passaic, NJ. It's National Hot Dog Day! & Come grab a Cruz…read moreMissile Hot Dog the famous @snaporazzo hot dog only served at Cruz-Missile Hot Dogs & Pinchos! You will love that first bite-you can literally hear the snap! Thumanns also makes a delish hotdog and there so many variations! The 100% sirloin beef smash burgers are so juicy and well seasoned. The Cuban sandwich should NOT be missed-filled with roasted pork, fresh ham, pickled onions with cheese on fresh Portuguese bread. Insta: @thehungrysw

Great staff, super welcoming. Small place but enough to sit and eat comfortably…read more My friend and I stopped by for lunch to try their cheesesteaks, I got a chicken and she got regular. Both were good we just wish there was a bit more sauce to them. The bread is delicious though, super soft and crunchy on the outside. Their fries are great too, homemade and tasty. I'll definitely be back to try their disco fries. While we enjoyed this trip, I think I'll definitely come back to try their burgers too. They offer milkshakes too- which we split and it was a nice treat to finish lunch. This is definitely a place you can come to indulge in some cravings!

YUM!!! SO GOOD!!! I crave this food. I have allergies and they were accommodating, which is truly…read moreincredible. Just wish they had longer hours or open more days. But when they are closed, I go to Hangry Joes.

Thank you Wallington Diner for taking our order!…read more We were undecided what to eat and last minute we came to the diner. We already had in mind what we wanted to eat so ordering was quick and easy. Even though it was close to closing time, they still welcomed us. We ordered the French onion soup & chicken noodle soup with a side of grilled cheese. Really yummy! Looking forward in trying something else from the menu.

Service extremely great, food extraordinary, I loved the retro themed restaurant, severs were great…read more don't eat the hash browns unless you're ready to taste something extremely tasty . Give Linda and Mary a raise.

Burgers sliders were great but the onion rings were hard and looked almost burnt. However, the…read moreburgers made up for it. Delicious

Pick up my chicken sandwich. Small clean burger spot. Friendly greets when i walked in. You can…read morewatch the food being made, pretty cool. Drove to the next town. Food stayed in the car for a few minutes and the chicken was still crispy. Asked for onions and got 2 very thin slices. No lettuce. Next time, I'll ask for extra onions and pickles.

Excellent choice of burgers, fresh and cooked to order. Great menu and variety of toppings…read more New, fantastic dessert menu! Very popular now with the expanded menu offerings.

We first tried 30 burgers because it was the one place in the area that is open late. We have…read moresince gone a few other times and the food has always been good. It won't blow you away, but it is solid. The service is good and fast. They have indoor and outdoor seating which is really nice during the warmer months. I will say I feel like the prices are a bit high for what you get.

excellent fries and excellent hotdogs really good service. Coffee milk in a frosted mug really hits…read morethe spot.

Bought a cheese dog. Used his bare hands on bun. While eating it i watched him from my car as he…read moreproceeded to rub his eye with the palm of his hand. Never again

Jim Dandy's 102 Park Ave…read more Rutherford, NJ 07070 Mango Habanero Wings Smoked Brisket Full Rack of Ribs Bird In Hand Smoked Pork I randomly found out across this barbecue restaurant as I walked along the main strip. Having no knowledge of this location, my curiosity led me inside. Jose, the manager, told me the chef prepares a homemade barbecue sauce, which has been a family secret recipe for over 30 years. Jose also brought to my attention a really great deal offered on Tuesdays: full rack of ribs for the cost of a half rack! He gave me a free sample of the secret sauce. That spoon size taste went a long way as I was immediately hooked by its flavor and tanginess. With the exception of the wings, I tried the sauce on all of their killer meats! The tender, juicy brisket melted in my mouth. The pork ribs fell right off the bone. My personal favorite was the bird in hand. This half chicken made me feel like I was in dining at Medieval Times in Lyndhurst! The only thing missing was a tournament with gladiators grappling in a colosseum! Between the tasty meats, strictly confidential house made barbecue sauce, and the excellent service from the manager and the servers, I was very content and my crave for barbecue has been happily fulfilled! #jimdandys #killermeats #barbecue #MangoHabanero #smokedbrisket #rackofribs #pulledpork #barbecuechicken

Not after this last ribeye I got for an elderly lady. I tried it as well. So tough it went in the…read moretrash

Any old-timers out there remember when this was The Nutley Pub? (As one Yelper wrote, "Not the…read moreclassiest bar but..." - which perfectly summed up the last place.) Now going strong for well over a decade (?!) - Cowan's is classy and cool and leans into its strengths. Easily the hippest and most-happening spot in Nutley (and the surrounding towns) for the 'mature crowd' that's probably more interested in mash and hops and wort than getting hammered and making bad decisions at last call. The (ever rotating) beers on tap are stellar. The selection of bottles (of the harder stuff) on the picturesque back bar are eye-catching (even if I never heard of half of them). (After a few visits I still haven't tried the food. One of these days I'll get around to that, I promise.) Recommended, for sure.

Loved the decor for Christmas!!!! They went all out!!! It's a casual bar with seasonal drinks!!!…read moreDrinks were delicious! Service was great! I didn't eat but they serve bar food!

The food was differently different and delicious. I of course had there hamburger.The service was…read morequick and professional and the place was cute.

Hamburguesa is honestly a hidden gem! The burgers were flavorful and a great size. All burgers come…read morewith papas. I enjoyed it that you could play games while the food was freshly made. It was a welcoming establishment. This place did not disappoint, and I will be returning!!