Where do I for the best chili dogs in New Jersey? That is the question people are asking today. Today, July 25,2025 is National Chili Dog Day.
Chili dogs in New Jersey are abundant, but which places stand above the rest?
North Jersey is loaded with hot dog joints, hot dog carts, and hot dog stands and most of them offer chili dogs.
But don’t you dare discount South Jersey my friends, they have places that make delicious chili dogs.
Hot Dog expert ,John Fox is an ambassador to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council and Co-founder of Hot Dog Nation. In one of my previous articles on hot dogs John said,” 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.
Sorry John, I don’t believe South Jersey is quite the wasteland you claim it is. It may not be as prominent as North Jersey, but according to many other hot dog enthusiasts it’s got quite a few good places to grab a good hot dog.
I need to send a huge shout out to Jeff Ananson, another hot dog expert who shares his countless hot dog experiences with me and thousands of hot dog lovers who frequent the social media food pages. I appreciate you Jeff.
Who Sells One Of My Favorite chili Dogs In New Jersey?
I used to hit up a hot dog wagon in Tuckerton that has one of the best Sabrett chili dogs around. They’re called The Country Dog. Located at 312 E Main St, Tuckerton, NJ 08087. I haven’t been down that way in several months and I’m relieved to know that Alberta and the staff are still serving those tasty chili dogs. I’m hitting the Tuckerton area next weekend, so I’ll stop by for a couple of chili dogs on my way to my destination.
I hit up a few prominent hot dog social media sites and review sites in search of New Jersey’s favorite chili dogs not only to celebrate National Chili Dog Day, but because I absolutely adore chili dogs of any kind. Spicy chili is probably my favorite. I also like chili dogs topped with raw onion. Throw a little cheese into the mix and my day gets a little bit better
I love being able to go to the hot dog lovers for their opinions on where to get hot dogs of any kind.
Let’s take a look at 11 places some fine folks rank as some of the best chili dogs in the state of New Jersey,
Dogs on First - A Hot Dog Cart At The North End Of First Ave In The Atlantic Highlands Marina
I came across a few folks including Dave P from the Hot Dog Nation Page who love this little hot dog wagon. Dave posted: Sabrett dogs & Schmidt Potato Rolls. Open Tues – Sunday 10-5 May- November. Dave of course had a few dogs including one with chili pictured below.
L – Fine lite Chili Dog with mild peppers & Guldens mustard $4
R – “The Pickle Rick” tasty dog $ 4.50 W/mustard, raw onions & Dill Pickle Spear
Johnny Prince's Bayway Diner - 2019 S Wood Ave, Linden, NJ 07036
Consistently rated near or at the top of the list as the best chili dog in Jersey. Christopher L. Had this to say: OK! You wanna talk about the BEST Chili Dogs in Jersey? Let’s talk. Located in the industrial part of Linden, this is the most tastiest, meatiest “uniquely” flavored hot dog chili you will ever taste! His recipe is over 35 years old. Hot dogs are Sabrett and deep-fried crisp.
The Country Dog. - 312 E Main St, Tuckerton, NJ 08087
I’m not the only fan of this hot dog wagon. There are many others including Dave, who wrote: “I would say this is the Best Dog Gone Food Wagon this side of the Mississippi! Great service, super friendly. She has had to move a few times but the customers keep following her because the food and service is that great! We love Alberta and The Country Dog!” The country Dog pops up at a few different events. Feel free to call (609) 709-0397 to find out where they’ll be next.
