11 Of New Jersey’s Favorite Hot Dog Joints

It’s hard to choose just 11 hot dog places in the state of New Jersey. There are so many great ones that I’ve been introduced to by my food loving friends and experts. If you’re a massive hot dog aficionado here in NJ, you’ve probably heard the name, John Fox. Meet The King of Hot Dog Knowledge John is the go-to guy for me and many others when it comes to anything to do with hot dogs, especially here in the Garden State. John can tell you just about anything by looking at a hot dog. He can tell you the brand, the type of meat it's made with, and where they are sold. This guy is THE undisputed King of Jersey hot dogs. Read all about John HERE. July 17th is National Hot Dog Day, and I wanted to pay tribute to this American classic. https://www.instagram.com/p/Cu5QsA-J4zo We know a hot dog to be cooked sausage served in a sliced bun, typically topped with our favorite condiments.  Some folks love the simple preparation of mustard and sauerkraut. Some like mustard and relish. People like me love those saucy pushcart onions, and others choose to top their hot dogs with chili.  There are hundreds of ways to top your dog. I’ve seen some crazy combinations in my time. Sausages, also known as frankfurters, were brought to the United States by German immigrants in the 19th century. Over the years, hot dogs have become one of the most popular street foods in the USA. How Many Hot Dogs Do Americans Consume Each Year? In 2023 Americans spent more than $8 Billion on hot dogs and sausages in US Supermarkets. According to Hotdog.org, Los Angeles residents consume more hot dogs than any other city (about 30 million pounds), beating out New York and Dallas. Chicago's O'Hare International Airport consumes SIX times more hot dogs, 725,000 more than Los Angeles International Airport and LaGuardia Airport combined. During peak hot dog season, from Memorial Day to Labor Day, Americans typically consume 7 billion hot dogs. That’s 818 hot dogs consumed every second during that period. Those stats are insane. But it is proof that Americans love their hot dogs.