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    WindMill

    3.1 (115 reviews)
    InexpensiveFast Food, Hot Dogs, Burgers
    Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Chili dog with fries and fountain soda
    R H.

    The long branch location is my go to- but I fish near shark river a lot these days. So dropping in for a taste of windmill is a must when time permits. Hotdog has a good crisp out casing. Fries were of the skinny kind, but overall good l- bundled with a fountain drink, costs was ~15 dollars. Less than a McDonald's meal. Ample parking, in house seating and an enthusiastic staff.

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    Leah Y.

    Definitely a local vibe. While not the fancies food in the world, there is a bit of nostalgia associated with these hot dogs. Cooked on an open grill, they have a great char to them, and the hotdog quality itself is very good. The buns themselves don't seem like they are made fresh or anything special, but are still pretty soft. We all got a regular grilled hot dog, and topped them with different items. My combo was the sautéed onions and sweet pepper relish which was very yummy. The people behind the counter were amazing and super high energy. Super kind, and he had some pretty good recommendations.

    Kaitlyn F.

    We stopped here and order four orders of chicken and fries to bring to the beach. The serving sizes were very large and we could have split them. We drove to the beach and the food was still extremely hot and not too soggy. I really enjoyed the honey mustard they it came with. But then on my third chicken finger I bit in and something was a little hard. I spilt it out and there was a bone or cartilage not sure that was almost four inches long. I would have choked on it if I shallowed it!! I just spilt it out right away and couldn't even look at it. I was so grossed out for the rest of the day and everyone else stopped eating their meal. I will never go here again.

    Sarah V.

    Always a good hotdog. Service is friendly, and it is a quick meal and as hot dogs go pretty darn good

    Huge dog and cheese fries
    Meredith S.

    This is the Belmar location of an iconic NJ restaurant chain. Stopped here on a summer day before hitting the beach. Friendly service! Happy customers! Cheap food! Quality portions and taste! And even a gigantic old fashioned gum ball machine to enjoy. We left feeling happy and satiated. Next time you are down the shore, it's a must see!

    Yummy chicken and cheese fries It's best of greatest to have ever existed The staff is nice they know me we became good friends my dad takes me there always

    Chili Dog
    Nicholas G.

    Windmill seems to be a shore staple and I never really tried it. I know they serve hot dogs but apparently they have burgers and fries too. The hot dogs are big but $6 for a hot dog?! Come on. The hot dogs did have a good snap to it. The problem is it was kind of dirty in there. The condiments weren't tidy and didn't seem appetizing. I stuck with the chilli dog and it was actually decent. The chili didn't have much flavor so I would get just a hot dog next time with sauerkraut and mustard. It is fast food so you can be in and out quickly. It has a convenient location coming into Belmar so if your hungry give it a try.

    Cheese Fries / California Hamburger + cheese
    Karly K.

    CHEESE. FRIES. PLEASE. Best thing on the menu--hot & fresh crinkle cut oozing with cheese whiz. Foot long hot dogs, get 'em crispy skinned with warm sauerkraut can't be beat. Their hamburgers are thin but deliciously char-grilled... the Cali with LTO and mayo is necessary. Interior is dated and dirty, but it's that type of place--quick, greasy food! The Windmill... a classic spot along the NJ beaches.

    Ric T.

    I'm very familiar with this chain which has about six or seven other places. This particular one is on the corner of Route 71 and route 35 in Belmar. I must say the staff is pretty slow and make frequent mistakes on ringing up the orders. This is the second time here that the they messed up my order charging me for a drink I did not order. I must say the food is delicious though somewhat pricey. Yes, you can get coupons online every month for discounts. Watch for them. A hot dog costs $4.69 + tx=$5.01. A great dog with most any condiments you could want. The interior is a bit dirty and the garbage pails are always full. This could be duly corrected by management. Yes, The WindMill makes their own hotdog which originally were purchased from Schickhaus. Parking here is confined.

    Chili dog, cheese fries, regular fries, and a hamburger with bacon.

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    9 months ago

    The inside is filthy, the credit card machine doesn't work. Sad to see it go downhill like this

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    5 months ago

    Delicious burgers! Tarik and Katrina are excellent cooks! All food is cooked to order just as you like. Can't wait to go back!

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    Chill cheese dog is amazing,love how the chili tastes and the cheese is just out of this world.liked the panting,go to windmill.

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    Food wasn't great and they sure make you wait for it. They have become a joke on the Jersey Shore and arrogant at that.

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    Best hot dogs and fries at the Jersey Shore. Whenever I am in the area I always get a meal.

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    The staff was great, the food was hot. Honestly the best windmill in the area. Came close to closing and the staff was welcoming and kind.

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