These dogs are one of my top three places to go for a hotdog that chili was slamming oh man and that cheese just so good. Sorry no pics because i forgot to take the pic before i ate it. It was that dam good my belly is ready to bust after just two dogs. All the employees are so polite and welcoming. My hotdog server was khaleeq i think i spelled correct but to say thins guy a nice is an understatement what a kind giant he is. It was a great pleasure to meet such professional. This kind hearted young man really left a great impression. A young man like him will do really great in life with his personality he will go far in anything he chooses to do. At first i thought he was a football player. Big giant with a great attitude. Its people like the crew that makes a business like this a great pleasure to visit. These dogs are not a joke im stuffed just with two This is my first time here but not my last great food great staff. Thank guys I love places like this Yours truly Chef P ramos read more

WindMill West End - Pie loves the windmill he wont eat from just anywhere this is his first time eating out. - Burgers Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

Old school burgers, fries, and hot dogs right by the beach. What more could you want? Tried a classic windmill hot dog with mustard and it was too good! Next time, I'll have to give the cheese fries, milkshakes, and "California" burger a try. Space is limited inside, but worth the wait! read more

WindMill West End - Windmill hot dog - Burgers Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

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Not the cleanest place and the dogs were ahhhh.... Dogs were to Krispy and the fries were a bit well done. Not like the windmill back in the day. They are all similar in this shore area. Need a new hot dog place. read more

Still delicious! Beefy crisp skinned casing dogs! Expensive but HUGE! Fills you WAY up so a single dog will definitely make a difference! Love mine with sauerkraut and mustard, but for a real treat try their chili and cheese! Best cheese sauce and hot dog chili anywhere! read more

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Always the best! Cheese fries in the WORLD! Hot dogs and everything else is pretty awesome too. If you give this place anything less then 5 stars then you should be stripped of any reviewing privileges. This is a staple of the Jersey Shore! read more

WindMill West End - Cheese fries with a side of pickles! - Burgers Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

They have the best Ruben dogs and fried onion rings are great. The employees so diverse also. I had a gay server who was so accommodating!! read more

Great service, very friendly staff. One of the best hot dogs. Always a pleasure to eat

They don't want to cook food at night. Give attitude when you come to order more than hour before restaurant closes and deliberately shuts off DoorDash so they don't have to cook. If you don't want to work night, then don't!! Some people depend on late meals because of obligations during work the evenings read more

World Headquarters! Don't miss a visit to this NJ shore landmark. Kids love it, and their grandparents do too! Ask them to char grill your hot dog for a little charcoal flavor-you'll thank me! read more

FIREEEEEEE, food was fire, service was amazing, couldn't have asked for a better ambiance. Thank you shawn and night crew!

Sean.Tyshawn and Alex provided great customer service and mad it a really good experience

Perfectly grilled burgers! Great staff and very reasonable prices. Service was quick and clean location.

Amazing service the guys were very friendly and the food was on point and the place was clean

ICONIC. FIERCE. For real the workers here are so so nice. Shoutout to Sean (Shawn/Shaun?) for making our experience so welcoming. We were coming out of a concert and not many places were open and they were so courteous to still serve us and I respect the sh¡t out of that even though I know it's annoying ): I had a windmill burger (regular burger) and plain fries with a chocolate shake. Slayed. I literally inhaled it. Sean gave us a little cup of melted cheese to try with the fries like ???? He was so nice to us and was just overall happy to make our experience the best it could be. Sean if you're reading this, you're an icon. I hope you and the rest of the staff get a raise for dealing with us stragglers. Next time I'm in Asbury I'm coming back just for the vibes (and good food obvs). If anyone's at this location, leave a nice tip! They're working hard all day and they deserve it :) read more

The original bad boy down the Jersey Shore that started it all... I love WindMill. I love the smell of their meat being grilled on a flat top. I love their huge hot dogs that are 100% beef and contain its natural casing (it causes the hot dog to "snap", but adds more flavor). I love their chili cheese fries that are so hot that you must eat them with a fork. I love that they are so kind to dogs that they will give a free wiener to dog owners free of charge (well, that varies). I love that genuine Jersey Shore vibe that comes across every location. I love the celebrity reputation that it has (Bruce Springsteen is reportedly a big fan). I love that I can eat their food and not feel terrible afterwards. I love that I can enjoy a meal there without any guilt or repercussions. Have you figured it out by now that I love WindMill? Outside of Nathan's, there are not many places that I will go to when I crave a hot dog. It is a good thing I have WindMill to save the day for those hot summer days, or those cool winter ones. Even bad boys can have a soft side. read more

WindMill West End - Classic Jersey Shore lunch - Burgers Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

Seriously the most hilarious and kind-hearted folks you'll ever meet! And the food? Forget about it! Absolutely the best, every single time!! read more

We have been ordering pretty steadily Todays order we ordered, no Ketchup was sent although we requested condiments . We also ordered bottle sodas and we received cups. 3 strikes and your out, and this is it we are finished. Spending between 60 and 75 dollars for hot dogs and hamburgers the order should be correct. You call the store and never get an answer. read more

Cute little place with stools - I ordered at the counter -staff was very friendly and accommodating. It had many people waiting, and even though tiny place, it moved quickly and effortlessly. Fries, and hot dogs were good - burgers on the more Med well for my personal liking, but others didn't seem to mind. Staff had a can-do attitude if asked for anything relating to the order. We Would visit again when nearby next time we grab a bite on the fly. read more

I was in the area recently and since Max's has transformed the windmill is the last place standing for getting a great hot dog. the only drawback is that there is no seating inside, read more

This was a nostalgic visit for us. My husband grew up in Long Branch and frequented The Windmill often. Everything was the same as he remembered. We just got a chocolate shake this time around. read more

WindMill West End - a man standing in front of a store - Burgers Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

My last visit here was 4th of July weekend, 1996.  Me and my friends might've been sauced up and at the time we all thought WindMill had the absolute best chili dog ever.  Was there any way possible for it to live up to the hype now that over twenty years have passed and I'm bringing my family here for the first time?  (Unfortunately, no.) But I need to share a story that earned them an 'extra credit' star in my rating.  An older lady ahead of us had ordered and handed her debit card to pay.  The place is small and hectic (on both sides of the counter) and the one worker tells her that her card was declined.  Just as my brain registered this tidbit and I thought I should step up and cover her meal... another worker waved her through.  "It's okay, she's here every day!"  Damn - that was such an awesome act of kindness that surely meant more (on a few levels) than the cost of a hot dog and a soda. My chili-cheese-dog: (the cheese was MIA) was... fine. The Mrs. wasn't impressed and thought Hot Dog Tommy's in Cape May was far superior when it comes to shore town tube steaks. One kid that's a hot dog fan said the bun was better than the dog itself. Another kid went with a chicken tender dinner and dug it. French fries were kinda hot, kinda crispy, kindy oily and kinda bland.  At this rate my next visit looks to be around the summer of 2047... I'm eager to update my review when the time comes! read more

Hot dogs are always good but the employees appearance is a turn off. I don't feel confident in the cleanliness of a restaurant when the people handling food look so scruffy. Employees should be well groomed. Beard hair falls out. Hair should be clean. Owner's fault. read more

DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY! We ordered 3 hotdogs, one chili dog and fries. It was so dried out and tough like a piece of leather and the toppings were old and stale. We couldn't eat it and ended throwing it all away! It was the worst hot dog I have ever had and I wouldn't even give it to my dog read more

The BEST since 1963!! Been going here all my life; occasionally to Max's when it was on the Boardwalk and still good. Now, my only go to, when in my home hood! The best HotDogs, & California Burgers! Now that I live in Northern NJ i still have a place to buy Windmill Hotdogs to make-they're very good- but so much better while breathing in the Salt air and enjoying my memories! read more

Nothing quite like the real thing, baby! I grew up down the shore, and I went to all the WindMills at one point or another. While Belmar was easier for me to get to, this one is the best hands down...the original! You can't get a burned dog quite like this place (trust me, the griddle dogs with the rips on them are the best!). And the cheese fries...I dream about them. Just your basic crinkle cut, but the cheese sauce make it. I'm not even a huge fan of onion rings, but my husband gets them, and they're the best I've ever had. Part of the charm is being able to eat upstairs. I think they might be open during COVID, but it was chilly and rainy, so we ate in our car. It wasn't quite the same, but beggars can't be choosers now. Even their veggie burgers are good! So there's something for everyone. It's a unique experience, and I encourage anyone visiting the shore to go! read more

AMAZING! me and my boyfriend are in there all the time and the NIGHT SHIFT IS ALWAYS SO NICE, FRIENDLY AND JUST AMAZING! we always get the cheese fries with extra cheese and they never do us wrong! such amazing people! read more

WindMill West End - Cheese Fries - Burgers Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

Going into the Long Branch store for an infinite amount of times, I noticed a few obvious changes. The place is dirty. The staff, though friendly, is lazy. And the bathroom, though dirty, is in need of repair ie. the toilet doesn't flush. Management should be aware and not turn their head and rest on past laurels. read more

WindMill West End - Burgers Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

Moldy bread , yes actual green mold ( see picture) old wilted (not just wilted but rotten) lettuce ( see picture) thats the order we just went to pick up. Add unfriendly employees and that is MY WINDMILL experience on this Saturday night ( 7:45 pm Long Branch) -DISGUSTING is not enough to describe this meal- all thrown in garbage. FOR SHAME- oh and they REFUSE to answer the phone. read more

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In short: my experience with this establishment/ their food on 9/7/2021, was TERRIBLE. Backstory: I'm 8 months pregnant and have been desperately wanting a beach day with my family before the baby comes. Upon arrival, we decided to grab food before heading to our favorite spot on the beach. We were on our way to a sandwich shop when I spotted the Windmill & told my family we should stop there. My brother & I went in and ordered 3 Wild Western Burgers, 3 fries, 3 onion rings & 1 chili cheese fries. I will now review each item category: *Burgers: AWFUL! Literally tasted like a bit into a piece of charcoal. But being pregnant & hungry, I thought I was tripping so I took another bite...but nope, our burgers were burnt beyond repair (See pics). The bacon was stringy, not crispy. And the onions were supposed to be grilled, but instead was pickled or something. It just really sucked overall. *Fries: Boring. Literally no seasoning at all & by the time we made it to our spot on the beach they were room temp at best. *Onion Rings: Unremarkable. Very little crunch; almost as if the grease wasn't drained off the onion rings properly. *Chili Cheese Fries: The chili was so-so, but the cheese was just a spoonful of underwhelming nacho-type cheese without any of the flavor one would anticipate. I would've preferred shredded sharp cheddar. *Service: while the two gentlemen on the clock were polite, the one working the cash register had extremely questionable sanitary practices. I asked him for forks & instead of putting them in my hand, he set them on the counter. Again, I'm pregnant so I have to be very careful about germs & such, ESPECIALLY in the midst of a pandemic. I politely told him such & asked for another set of forks. He then removed his gloves, rubbed his face & proceeded to the back to grab more forks. At that point, my patience was low, so I asked the cook to please pass me forks since he still had his gloves on. At that same moment the cashier returns with forks in his bare hands I told him "I'm not trying to be funny nor difficult, but you don't have gloves on & you rubbed your face, I cannot take those." The cook then just reached in the box & handed me a bunch of forks. At the end, to try to salvage the outing, I removed the patty & tried eating just the cheese, pickled-not-grilled onions & stringy bacon...in between the bread (see pic). read more

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covid review: the fries are amazing! they look like lumpy and basic, but i love them. the cheese is good too. everything is very cheap here. grab something and head to the beach. read more

WindMill West End - Damn good cheesey fries. - Burgers Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

Another in the tour of Jersey hot dog spots and this stop wasn't bad. The Windmill is located across the street from the beach which makes the rooftop dining area pretty cool. As far as the hot dogs they were nice and crispy. I had the chili cheese dog and really liked the chili, it was thick and chunky and not too hot with a really good flavor. It was different and so far one of my favorites. On that note you are going to need a knife and fork to eat this dog. I tried to navigate this hot dog without utensils and I failed miserably. I never like to be seen eating a hot dog with utensils but I woulda been wearing this dog instead of enjoying it. The fries were standard, nothing to complain about. The counter area was tiny and got congested fast.....was confusing where line started and who was next. They had stations with condiments (pickles, relish, ketchup, mustard, peppers, etc.) The service was nice and very helpful, no complaint there. If I'm in the area would definitely stop in again. I've had plenty of hot dogs and this one was pretty good. read more

In all the best ways, this is a hot dog and burger stand that has been frozen in time. Fries and burgers are made to order, everything tastes fresh, including the vegetables. Hot dog toppings are varied and given in a serve-yourself style that should satisfy just about anyone. The place is basically impossible to miss; it's inside a 25-foot tall wooden windmill. Don't expect to be able to eat inside with your family; the only eating area is a small lunch counter. Their hot dogs are unique; a special blend made for this small chain that you can find in some stores under their label. But for me, I'm not really a hot dog person; I love their burgers. They're thin but juicy; you can tell they're freshly-made and you can taste just a bit of smoke from the grill. Honestly, it's a bit nostalgic for me. I used to go to a Windmill when I was a kid but that one shut down some years ago. If you want some kind of elevated burgers or hot dogs, I wish you luck, but this is not the place for that. This is a place for fast food done very very well. read more

Went to WindMill in Red Bank, NJ on Bridge Avenue. Food was good and service was A1!!! Friendly staff and short wait time. Will come again.

Ok grill food, fries, burgers classics. Food was okay service was okay Best part is the view sitting up top on deck Be aware though/ Steep steps, yes there's a sign saying careful watch your step but. It's really wild the steps are even legal it's pretty dangerous in flip flops if you're not paying close attention read more

Was in town with a former resident of Long Branch. We'd had a long day grooving on the Sand and, after a sand dollar day at the Shore, we needed to eat. Understood that you needed to order a hot dog. I opted for a chili cheese dog which was kinda overkill on my part. After ordering, I didn't have to wait long until it was time for the Meatstick. Really, because of the casing, this is a little different than your standard 'hot dog.' Yum. And, yes, you want cheese fries. You really do. My one complaint- no Coke, Pepsi. read more

WindMill West End - The wind from beyond the Mountains? - Burgers Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

This is quintessential "Jersey Shore Food" which generally means down, dirty and don't spare the grease. By that standard the Long Branch WindMill is perfect. Let's be real, if you slather your dogs, burgers and fries in an ocean of ketchup, mustard, relish, chili and Cheese Wiz, the quality and taste profile of the underlying meat or spud is really beside the point. Four stars for the drowning pool of condiments that tell me summer can't be far off. Surf's Up!! read more

Great chili dogs! If you like your dog to snap and your chili mild, get here! It's a hot dog stand so the service and cleanliness is not the best, but the chilli dogs are worth the trip! read more

WE LOVE WINDMILL! The night shift especially was amazing! We ordered a few chili cheese dogs, fries, and a chicken meal and were given some free extra hot dogs, waters and more!!!! All the food was delicious - hot dogs had a great snap and the chili and cheese were scrumptious! We came in close to closing time and were worried about overstaying, but the night shift let us stay until we were done eating and were super friendly to us the whole time!!! We'll be back! read more

I saw a few people at the register being manipulated to leave tips. The staff guilt you into it. One guy didn't leave a tip and the brat at the register said a $100 dollar tip, wow. The kid is working fast food with expectations. Go work at Applebees. read more

I went to the new Windmill in North Long Branch -- Ursala Plaza. It is a bright clean friendly spot. We had hot dogs (of course), fries, cheese fries, chili cheese fries and a Big Ed Burger. The counter staff was friendly and my order was ready quickly. Everything was great. The absolute highlight was the chili cheese fries and the Big Red Burger. The food was tasty, fresh, prepared to order. I will be back. read more