Super cute spot in Westfield. They have self service kiosks that make ordering a breeze. The place was relatively empty when my group entered and it was spotless and clean. I had a hotdog with ketchup, sauerkraut, and candied bacon. Nice size hot dog and the toppings were plentiful and delicious. The bread was fresh. The highlight of my visit was the staff. Jessica was at the front counter and she was such a pleasure to meet. Every restaurant needs a Jessica! She was so friendly, bubbly and full of life. I'm introverted but I was so comfortable just chatting away with her the entire time we waited for food. Additional members of the staff came up front and they were so kind and friendly as well. I think I found my new hot dog spot! read more

1950 Originals - Burgers Near Me - Westfield, New Jersey

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Place is clean and service is super friendly. Burgers were really good. Fries are fried in beef tallow! Perfecto! Are the order clean. Grilled chicken is good and so was the cheeseburger.. small portions but worth it bc you get so full! All in all a great experience and good simple burger joint! Like the music too! :) read more

1950 Originals - Finished cheeseburger and grilled chicken and 2 orders of fire which were not salty - Burgers Near Me - Westfield, New Jersey

**Green Monster Sauce has Avocado** I usually stop by their Westwood location and get their hotdogs. They're fairly priced and pretty good. However, I was in Westfield with my wife today and we decided to order. It was early afternoon and after placing 2 orders they came back with certain hotdogs not available. So their website was inaccurate. On the 3rd order, I decided to get a Cheeseburger and my wife a Cheesesteak. You would think that a Cheesesteak would be what you expect, it's not something that's uncommon. 1950s had this Green Monster Sauce that everyone was raving about. So we thought, okay, it looks good. When we picked up our order and were finally eating our meal, my wife realized that the Green Monster Sauce had Avocado. She's allergic to Avocado! We are typically cautious when ordering due to allergies, but in no way prior to ordering we had an ounce of thought that a Cheesesteak would contain Avocado. Going back to the restaurant to explain the situation we were met with resistance and unwillingness to assist with the matter. And during this time the website had update the name from Green Monster Sauce to Monster Avocado Sauce... really?... anyone can do a google search and see this was marketed for weeks as Green Monster Sauce. I'd hate to think that they changed it on the spot while giving us a hard time regarding the order. But when you put the pieces together, what else happened? They finally remade the order and substituted the "Green Monster Sauce" to Chipotle Sauce with a 10% discount in price. Fair? I think not. But because we were in town for an event and hungry, we opted to just go with it so we can have our meal. Although I enjoy their hotdogs and their burger, due to this experience, I will never be coming back. read more

Happened to be passing by. This is an amazing joint. Big dogs perfectly cooked. Looked as beautiful as they tasted. Took home an order of buffalo wings. Totally tasty even after the long ride back. Sadly I'm not in the neighborhood as I'd love to go again read more

1950 Originals - Two hot dogs w mustard and onions - Burgers Near Me - Westfield, New Jersey

We tried this place with a couple of our friends. Fairly small place with just a few tables, but it's centered in the town of Westfield. They have self service kiosk where you could order at the counter if anyone is standing there. We ordered a hotdog, burger, chicken sandwich and Rangoon fries Cesar fries. Prices are pretty average was slightly disappointed with the size of the burger . The fries were interesting and flavor wise was pretty good . We didn't have to wait super long for our order. If you're walking around town, it's not a bad place to stop in and try. read more

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Small, quaint location in Westfields downtown area. The food was decent. Limited menu, with no substitutions, it was a fried hotdog. Not mind blowing, not bad. I like hotdogs so it was good. The fries were advertised as tallow fries due to the tallow beef oil they are fried in...tasted like regular fries. Not worth the price in my opinion, but if you want a hotdog and are in the area, it will be good food. read more

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I finally got to try one of my favorite places in their new location-Westfield, NJ. It's right in the downtown action and it's perfect place for a bite to eat. I loved the May specials-The Birria Burger, The Birria Dog and Fundido Fries! Chef Danny does it again by fusing the delicious Birria flavors with the classic American burger/hot dog. Make sure to check out their loyalty program! read more

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A decent dog that didn't quite live up to my expectations. I read the dogs are cooked in beef tallow so I was expecting the hot dog to be glistening from the fat and perhaps have a bit of blistered skin. Mind you, I didn't order the dog "well done" and perhaps that was my fault. I got the pork/beef hot dog and it was standard. It was a big hot dog though! The bun wasn't toasted and I'm not sure if they offer that? I didn't see it listed. I ordered the Hot Honey Pimiento hot dog from the Special menu. This is not the pimiento I'm used to it. I tasted only cream cheese. It seemed cream cheese was scooped onto the dog and then yellow cheese was pressed into it versus the "cheese" being seasoned and mixed together. All-in-all, it didn't meet my expectations. I was expecting a more elevated hot dog. This is a little place with about 5 tables that seat 2 people each. The interior is black and white and perhaps it's the decor but I wouldn't want to sit and eat-in. The room was on the cooler side. They don't have condiments out but you can ask for them and they did offer them. No napkins on the table but they do give you some with your order. The lady at the counter did offer to help and I found her welcoming enough. Not warm and friendly but she made an effort. read more

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Had to add the Westfield location. Saw this place pop-up on Instagram, looked it up, & was super excited to learn that they had a newer location very close to home. A small venue where you order at a kiosk in the heart of the downtown Westfield area. Metered street or lot parking is all around you. They have a simple vibe, staff is very friendly, explaining their monthly specials & way they do things. The food was delicious!! We each made our own custom dogs. One with sauerkraut & potato sticks, the other with chili, sweet onion, & red relish. We also ordered the Double Cheese Burger. Soooo good. Also, for hot dogs you can choose whether you want pork or beef. The fries are fried in beef fat (even though we didn't get them), & the dogs are fried for a crispy exterior. 100% sure I will be back. So many fry options I wanna try. Overall A+ experience! read more

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Great hotdog. Great service. I really liked the quality of the toppings and hotdog was solid. I got my old school, truck toppings and they were spot on. Clean space. read more

1950 Originals - Well done hotdog with chille, cheese, Sauerkraut, sweet onions - Burgers Near Me - Westfield, New Jersey

Dude, those hot dogs were amazing! The ramen one was packed with flavor, every single bite. And that candy bacon peanut butter dog? Whoa, it blew us away! The peanut butter and candied bacon were a perfect match, way better than we thought! We washed it all down with Mexican Coke and Coke Zero. Took off one star because the tables were kinda dirty, but otherwise, the food and the place were awesome. You order at a kiosk and then they call your name when it's ready. read more

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On #NationalJoeDay @BigDudesBigFoods took our favorite Joe to #WestfieldNJ to visit another popular #SmallBusiness for a @1950originals delicious lunch. Since we are still in March, we took advantage of the final days of the March drops. Joe and I got the "Bangers and Mashup" hotdog special topped with mashed potatoes and peas along with the "Corned Beef and Hash" fries . We also got the "Throwback Burger" with melted white American cheese , crispy potato stix, pickles , diced onions , mustard, ketchup, and creamy mayo, all served on a martins potato roll. #1950Originals is long, narrow shop in a very nice area in a town with a cool vibe. #BigDudesBigFoods #SupportSmallBusiness #BDBFCertified #BDBF read more

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OMG! I've been dying to try this place since they came into town and finally did. My boyfriend hates hotdogs and doesn't even like the look of them if someone else is eating them. I had to take advantage of him not being with me at the time. The girl behind the counter was so sweet and suggested I try the dog with pimento cheese and hot honey. I took her up on that suggestion and was quite pleased. As I waited for my food, I sat at a table behind four maybe preteen boys. They were so cute saying things like oh my God this crab Rangoon fries are so good and bro you really gotta try one of these. It was so cute. I knew I was in for a good meal. I received my hotdog wrapped to go and could see that there were three globs of pimento cheese placed on the hotdog. I kind of spread it out with my finger so that I wasn't eating a whole glob and a bite. The hot dog was cooked perfectly and the topping was interestingly good. I will definitely be back and I want to try those crab Rangoon fries. It is definitely a nice addition to downtown Westfield. read more

1950 Originals - Hot Honey Pimento Cheese Dog - Burgers Near Me - Westfield, New Jersey

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It's my second time here. The birria dog is a seasonal item but it was off the charts delicious. Also had the peanut butter dog, which was interesting in flavor. The Rangoon fries were yummy! I would definitely come here again. Food is delicious! read more

1950 Originals - Easy ordering. - Burgers Near Me - Westfield, New Jersey

I've wanted to try 1950 Originals for a while and was excited when they opened up a location in Westfield, which is closer than their other location. I'd say it mostly lived up to the hype. The food was excellent, the people were very friendly and I like that they take chances with their menu. It's just hard to justify paying almost $7 for a hot dog and $9 for a burger (even if they're both quality) when New Jersey is filled with more affordable (and in some cases better) hot dog and burger joints. Am I glad I finally tried them out? Yes. Would I go back? Probably not unless one of their seasonal items really caught my eye. read more

1950 Originals - Loaded Crab Rangoon Fries, Double Cheeseburger and a chili cheese dog with onions - Burgers Near Me - Westfield, New Jersey

First time visiting, the food was delicious.. I ordered the all beef hotdog with sweet onions and ketchup. I also ordered the tallow fries with side of chili.. The place was small but you can eat inside or outside.. They had a table and chairs out front.. I will definitely be back.. read more

I got takeout for the family, very disappointed in the food. I got the hot dog with candied bacon and peanut butter sauce, cheeseburger, hamburger, and throwback burger. The bacon on the hit dog was too hard and difficult to chew. I took most of it off. The peanut butter sauce was ok, but didnt pair well with dog once the inedible bacon was removed. The pork-beef dog itself was fine. The burgers were gray and boring, almost no flavor. My son said it was like a cafeteria burger. My wife did not like the throwback burger either, the ratios of potato sticks and mustard was overwhelming for such a thin patty. The fries in beef tallow and pi k Himalayan salt were not great. Very ordinary. I am always rooting for a new business, especially in this cursed location, but this did not deliver quality at all, especially for more than $50 read more

Let me tell yall how I drove, 25 mins, to come to the Westfield location, only to find out that I accidentally placed my TOAST mobile order, to the wrong location! I get there & they were so accommodating and understanding about the situation & gave me my meal & canceled it from the other location! Now that's how you do customer service!!! The food was 5 out 5! Got the NY dog, the umami fries & the double cheeseburger !!! Loved it & will def come back asap! read more

Finally made it! This place has been on my list for a while. It did not disappoint at all. I loved everything!!! I need to bring all my friends!!! The decor is unique, black and white 50s tv feel. The person at the counter was really nice. Wish I remembered their name. I need to bring all my friends there and also looking forward to the monthly special. Food sooo good. Every bite was so delicious! Oh also, the dog I chose was the pork and beef dog which I loved. read more

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I expected something better but was disappointed by the high price, food quality and lackluster of the restaurant. A hamburger, the size of a slider is $6 and add an extra patty is $8. I got the maple bacon peanut butter dog. It was mostly sweet and the chopped bacon (not crispy) was overwhelming the peanut butter dog. The decor was bland - black and white. It did not give me the sense of the 1950s unless the owner hated that time period or just didn't care. The staff was not professional and I expected them to dress the part instead of being on their phones most of the time. The food is over rated. The only thing that was decent were the tallow fries; they reminded me of the old McD's from the 80s. read more

1950 Originals - Burgers Near Me - Westfield, New Jersey

Great burgers excellent prices . Will share a pic next time. Highly recommend . The burgers are well cooked the worked are very pleasantly nice . read more

Food was decent and employees were very nice. The birria (limited item) was great but the chili was very thin and had too much cumin. I guess I was expecting chunkier chili that has balls of ground meat and beans. We had stomach aches all day after eating here. read more

1950 Originals - Birria dog and beef dog with chili and cheese - Burgers Near Me - Westfield, New Jersey

You have to try the Birria burger it was so good!!! The service was also really great I believe it was the owner, super friendly and very clean retro ambiance! So good!! read more

Awesome hotdogs, nice atmosphere, nice workers! As a hotdog fan, highly recommend! Pumpkin chili is an awesome idea! read more

1950 Originals - The 13 Elm Dog was so good!!! - Burgers Near Me - Westfield, New Jersey

Went here 2 times. My wife and I went when they first opened and had 2 plain hot dogs and fries. They were delicious. My son and I who do burger reviews throughout NJ went here yesterday for the burgers. The service was pretty slow considering we only had one person in front of us. Took 25mins to get 2 burgers and a crab Rangoon fry. The staff was very pleasant. We both had double burgers with the house sauce. The sauce was really good as it tasted like Smashburger sauce. The burgers were disappointing as they were extremely overcooked and dry. Like really dry! The hero was the Crab Rangoon fries. They were sooooo good. We will definitely be back but not sure if we will give the burgers another shot. read more

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No I didn't like it Candy bacon peanut butter hotdog 0 0 stars Loaded crab Rangoon fries 2 stars The internet got me on this one Restaurant is clean dine in Price 19.71 Food portion is plenty' Service wasn't helpful but nice read more

I tried this place for lunch on a Thursday. Surprisingly empty.I had the classic dog with sauerkraut and mustard with a side of fries and Ice Tea. The fries were crispy definitely needed seasoning, the hot was okay I expected better based on the hype and I don't know why they use a 6" bun for a 9" dog. The prices are higher than expected for the food. The inside was ok but no music or you could hear was a commercial for the place on auto repeat or the online order signaling bell. There is no reason to rush back for a visit it may be a one and done The service great and place very clean read more

Tiny portions and not worth the price. The flavor just wasn't there--nothing memorable about the burger or sides. Wouldn't go back.

Overall average at best. Nothing I would rush to go back too. Hotdogs ok. I got the hot onions. Bread way too soggy. Fries average. Beverage options for those that don't drink soda negative. No napkins or condiments on the tables. I'm sorry I don't see them being around long. There is nothing to make this place stand out. read more

This review pertains to 1950 Original's BRAND NEW shop that opened recently in Westfield, NJ. It was interesting that they only offer burgers, dogs and fries. We opted for the hot dogs. They're 9 inches long like the dogs at Costco, but instead of being steamed in a box all day, they're deep-fried in tallow and served on a potato roll. The choice of toppings is original for sure. (See the Yelp links for descriptions and some photos.) Imagine these toppings: Pumpkin Spice Chili, Black Garlic Cream, Crispy Black Sticky Rice, Cheddar Cheese, house made candy bacon and creamy peanut butter sauce. They also have the standard toppings: Mustard, Ketchup, Sourkraut etc. If anything, they overdo the toppings; making it a real challenge to avoid creating a mess. I had the spicy onion topping - almost too spicy, but delicious. The establishment, which is across the street from Ferraro's, is about the width of a hallway - tight - so if they really catch on, you'll probably have to wait on a line 24 minutes before you can order... and good luck finding a seat. All in all though, their dogs are fairly priced, tasty and imaginative. Oh, and you can order ahead on their website to avoid some of the wait time. We'll be visiting them again I'm sure. Proprietary secret recipe hotdog blends made exclusively for 1950 Originals by Thumann's. read more

Just a hot dog! Kinda dry. Bun was a mushy mess. The sauerkraut was not drained well. Condiments should be put in separate containers for take out . read more

Good tasty food when you are craving something indulgent. Our party got three different dogs - 1 street cart which was reported as excellent and 2 with self selected toppings (ketchup sauerkraut mustard which hit the spot. Fries are yummy and salty. Service was friendly and quick, prices reasonable. Small setting, not a lot of tables, order at the counter. read more

Good but not sure if I'd travel back for a 45 minute drive! Parking is difficult but that's the way the town is in that area!

Dogs are tremendous, fries too. If you live hot dogs this is the spot.I'd give it 6 stars if I could.

I don't normally yelp even when I'm disappointed in a place. However, this was to disgusting that I have to. First of all the delivery was extended four different times and the driver was quick to blame the restaurant. But the food was beyond disgusting. The fries cold and limp and no salt or pepper. Yet they rave about them on their website. But the worst was their 1950 style hotdog. The buns were soggy and literally fell apart in my hands. The hotdog its self was cold and the skin seemed old and hard. Truly Inedible. After 2 min and 3 bites I through the entire thing in the garbage. I usually give my dog a bite or two of takeout. I did not do it tonight. I would not give this slop to my dog. Oh and best of all it cost close to $30. How people can do this for a living and expect humans to consume it is beyond anything I can fathom. After reading this go eat there if you want read more

Saw a video on instagram that got me very excited for this place. Got 2 chili cheese dogs, one beef one pork and beef, fries and cheese sauce. Took them to go because the three tables there were full. I live 2 minutes away. The buns were so beyond soggy, the raw onions smelled so rancid I had to pick them all off just to eat my dog. Could smell them through the closed container, inside the paper to go bag, inside a closed SCENTED garbage bag. I ended up having to take the entire garbage out of my apartment. The dogs themselves had no snap, barely any flavor, and the chili sauce was vaguely sweet but ultimately bland. The cheese sauce was just okay, pretty bland as well. The one positive of this $26 order was the fries. Crispy and tasty, not soggy even tho they were transported. I had such high hopes and this was a major let down. Wouldn't be as bummed if the hot dogs didn't cost so much. read more