This story contains a large portion of the original story I posted back in July of 2023. After closely monitoring the hot dog joints page on Facebook, I decided to create another list of places that were not included in the original article. I am basing this list on the posts and suggestions of the passionate hot dog lovers who subscribe to the Jersey Hot Dog Joints page on Facebook.
I originally painstakingly polled people from across the state to ask them where they go for the best hot dogs in their favorite towns in the Garden State.
Here’s the original list from July 2023
I asked residents in North Jersey, the fine folks in South Jersey, the Jersey Shore people, and quite a few people in other parts of the state.
John Fox was front and center in an army of die-hard hot dog lovers in South Jersey. I found his credentials rather impressive.
John is an actual expert on hot dogs. He probably has the most posts on the Facebook page.
Here’s how John responded when I asked the South Jersey Food Scene crew about the best hot dogs in their area.:
“Ambassador to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council and Co-founder of Hot Dog Nation I’ve been to close to 200 Hot Dog establishments. South Jersey for the most part is a hot dog wasteland. However, arguably the best hot dog in the state is served at Maui’s in Wildwood. Their brand is Hofmann’s German hot dog; a pork, beef, and veal blend and the best hot dog in my opinion. Another exceptional place is the Original Hot Dog Factory in Voorhees. An excellent Angus all beef dog prepared perfectly on the grill. If you need suggestions for the rest of the state, please contact me. I’ve been to over 90 places in N.J. with Pete Genovese for Inside Jersey magazine and 87 places for the Star Ledger.”
Then there are people like me who are not hot dog experts. For the most part, I grew up on Hebrew National and Nathan’s hot dogs. As a kid growing up in the burbs of Long Island, I have had my share of Armour, Oscar Meyer, Ballpark Franks (both the brand and actual ballpark franks), Sabrett, and a few others at neighbor’s homes or other places.
When you have grandparents who live in Brooklyn, Nathan’s on Coney Island was the place to go.
Let’s find out where people grab their favorite hot dogs, and the condiments some people swear by.
Famous 8 Roadside Eatery - 165 US-202, Ringoes, NJ 08551
Charles was singing Famous 8’s praises along with Tim and a few other folks. According to Chris, “Father and daughter team took over what was once a Stewart’s in Ringoes, NJ. Located at the end of Hampton Corner Road in between the Flemington Nissan and Stover’s Wells & Pumps / Marvic Supply. They currently have a limited menu consisting of only Hot Dogs, Burgers, Fries and Drinks.”
Doo Wop Dogs - 821 Atlantic City Blvd. Bayville, NJ & 75 Talmadge Rd - Edison, NJ
The original place is still in Edison, and now Doo Wop Dogs can be enjoyed by the Shore folks in Bayville, across from The Shady Rest. The stand serves skinless Sabrett hot dogs with about 10 different toppings, kielbasa, barbecued pulled pork, chips and various drinks. DG posted: “Skip gets the old fashion: sauerkraut/mustard. John likes the No Cry Dog: cooked onions/mustard.”
Angelo's Hot Dogs - Union Beach Beachfront, Florence Avenue and Front Street intersection, Union Beach, NJ, United States, New Jersey
The minute the weather warms up, the locals flock to Angelo’s for Angelo’s Italian HOT DOGS stuffed in Fresh Pizza bread made w/ fresh cut Curly Fries, Peppers & Onions.
