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    WindMill

    3.2 (114 reviews)
    InexpensiveFast Food, Hot Dogs, Burgers
    Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Divey
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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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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    Ordered two chili dogs ate one couldnt stomach eating the second one. Save your money they are horrible

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    Ain't nothing like a good greasy hamburger and over sized Chili Cheese Dogs at 3am after the bar scene.

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    Just eww. It's basically like a Dairy Queen---much better options if you're down the shore.

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    If you're looking for a veggie burger, this place can't be beat

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    a great hotdog. a little bit of extra flavor and great and filling. try exotic fries too.

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    Don't go unless you are looking to be poisoned. I got a…read moresausage 2nd time there cold in middle not cooked and when I called young kid he said "tough dude! That's what u get here.. No take backs that's how I cook them" My Brussels sprouts on other hand were so burned as to be inedible. I know owner why he has this punk in charge is beyond me I was only one there and you would think he could stay off phone or whatever he needs to do to. Cook a sausage at least that his job right? Stay away trust me See pictures Update.. it's been 6 hours and listening to kid I ate 3/4 of sandwich and have paid the price with the RUNS 6x on the toilet from uncooked pork!!! Go to The Windmill for a dog they will cook them

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    This is a small shack on the Asbury broad walk, close to the convention hall entrance. The menu has…read moreplenty of American food items like burgers, hot dogs, cheesteakrs, chicken tenders and funnel cakes. It's one of the more popular stores within the area, so gets super crowded around lunch hours. I had to wait about 10 minutes to order, then another 10 minutes to get my order. Since it's at the beach, of course the prices were high, $10 for hot dog, $13-$15 for burgers, $14 for cheesesteak, fries $6-$9 and drinks were $5. I ordered the chili hot dog and cheesesteak with fries. The chili dog was really good, loved the taste of chili, cheese and the sausage. But the cheesesteak was disappointing. Even though the beef was good, they literally put raw onions on top. Neither the bread nor the onion were grilled. Fries were average too. The service was fine, got all my items without any issues. Despite some of these drawbacks, due to limited options it is one of the go to places for a good portion meal on this broad walk.

    Best therapy on the boardwalk! Excellent funnel cake and lemonade! This permanent family-owned…read morestand offers burgers, fries, cheesesteaks, and more. Their funnel cakes are the best on the boardwalk with a crispy outside and soft inside. They obviously use a separate fryer for them (you can taste it) and offer toppings like whipped cream, strawberries, and bananas. Mayfair puts the fun in funnel cake! NOTES/TIPS: **Pay by cash or credit. **Super friendly staff. Your order comes out in 5-10 minutes depending on how busy they are. **Several benches facing the ocean/beach are right by it.

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