I have previously enjoyed their food, and they make a great chili dog and their fries are…read moredelicious. The last time we ate there, the mozzarella sticks came to us with the insides still partly frozen.

If you are in the woodland park or driving by Route 46 West and looking for a delicious quick meal…read morethen Jersey Johnny's is great for a burger, hot dog, or in my latest order three chicken tenders for $5 with a side of honey mustard (or any other sauce you'd like) Prices are very affordable and lots of parking as well as seating inside.

Great hotdogs just like the truck! I will definitely be back for a second round of great hotdogs!read more

Love this place food is AMAZING!!!!! BUT My family and I a…read moregroup of more than 5 were excited all DAY and talking about coming here all day with stomach's growling only to arrive and discover that they had unexpectedly now aren't open on Sundays? WTH Sunday is when many people finish their chores want to relax and don't feel like cooking so it seems like the perfect day to be open. I was definitely gonna be spending around 60-70$ and possibly more because my kids love this place but instead we had to our take two separate vehicles all the way to Clifton meet there instead and settle for another hotdog place even though this location is less than five minutes away and ended up driving 25-30 minutes. It turned what should have been a nice relaxing Sunday into one spent driving around disappointed more money and more gas and yeah We LOVE this place so it was ridiculous and sucks to see closed on Sunday of course we don't wanna see that.. Hopefully they can pretty please reconsider their Sunday hours I'll be back next Sunday if so because this change is going to disappoint and potentially cost them customers

Since my first review I've been here a number of times and have really grown to love the dogs here…read more Stopped in New Year's Eve for lunch with Wifey and my son. We ordered a nice spread- son had two plain medium dogs, Wifey had one medium with chili and one medium with mustard and kraut, and I had a jumbo with chili and slaw and a medium with chili and cheese. We also ordered a side of fried and a side of rings. LOVE that they have RC Cola as a fountain drink here. Service was fast and friendly and they bring the food to your table. I love the feel of the place-nothing fancy, but it's got a friendly feel. This place is also always very clean. The dogs and sides were very good. My chili and slaw dog was great and the onion rings were fantastic. If you don't like your dogs fried this place might not be for you, but I love them. I know this might sound like blasphemy to you Jersey hot dog lovers, but I think Jersey Johnny's has moved ahead of Rutt's Hut for me...not my favorite, but certainly up there.

Just passing through we stopped in for a quick bite. I had a salad and 6 piece wings, plain…read more The wings were very crispy, I'm glad I didn't order the 10 piece. The salad was huge but used oil and vinegar, I think I'm going to give up oil and vinegar. I didn't enjoy the taste. The service was awesome and the environment was pleasant. It appeared to be a cafeteria style setting.

I love hot dogs and gave this spot a try! When I arrived I parked on the street nearby. I walked…read moreinto a nice spot. I was greeted and ordered. I ordered: Coffee milkshake Hot Mac (with mac & cheese, red Hot, crispy onion Not Hot dog (vegan) the dawg (chili, dawg sauce, crispy onion, Sriracha dawg dust) gravy cheese fries with dawg dust Mac and cheese I really enjoyed the coffee milkshake! I also liked the hot mac. The mac and cheese alone was ok and so were the fries. I liked that they had a vegan option as well. All in all it was a good experience!

Checked out The Dawg House in Totowa a few days ago and I think I'm still full…read more They have Sabrett water dogs, Thumanns for the air fryer, even a vegan dog (whatever that means lol) with so many options for toppings and a full list of signature dogs to choose from. If you're not in the mood for a dog they have other stuff too, like Mac and cheese topped with pulled pork Doug, the owner, was a really nice guy also. Eric (from Cultinary Road Trip) and I planned to eat and get going, maybe a half hour stop at the max. I think we were there like 2 hours talking! Dogs we tried were: 1. all the way - chili, onion, mustard 2. the en fuego - hot pepper relish, hot onions, sriracha, red pepper flakes, mustard 3. Oregon Trail - baked beans, bacon, cheese, potato stix 4. Buff-Aloe - Franks Red Hot, blue cheese dressing, potato stix, celery seed 5. Vermont Bob - bacon, sauerkraut, maple syrup (had to get Quebec Eric some maple syrup...he was starting to shake haha) Video is out now, but these were all super tasty. Dawg house absolutely - Didn't Suck!

I stood in a quaint restaurant perched above the Passaic River with my peepers puzzledly peeping a…read moresign that read "Gene the Pinning Machine." The interior was a quirky mix of hand-painted nautical scenes and a shrine to -- who I presumed was -- a wildly successful collegiate wrestler, Mean Gene Mills. "Do you like spicy food?" a voice piped up from behind me. "Yeah, sure." I replied, turning to see a sprightly older man sporting wide glasses and a leather jacket. I'd noticed him earlier rolling up on a three-wheeled motorcycle as I approached the place, parking it neatly around the side. "I'd go for the Chili Dog and the Big Kahuna," he suggested with a grin, adding, "The chili's not spicy but it's damn good." As it happened, I'd already ordered a pair of chili dogs but I nodded appreciatively. "I'll have to try the Kahuna next time." I said. The man introduced himself as the owner and brother of the locally lionized Gene the Pinning Machine. I could see he was proud of his brother's legacy and this hotdog spot he seemed to view as a hobby. "I'm in real estate mostly," he explained. "The hotdog stand is just for fun. I always wanted a spot by the river, saw this place and snapped it up." And he spoke of it like a hobbyist. He told me about his sausage guy up in upstate New York who hand-makes the dogs, sausages, and casings fuel his culinary creations. While some joints boil or fry their hot dogs, he opts for a series of convection ovens--air-frying them. A quirky and distinctive twist I haven't seen before. It's that hobbyist's eye, as I am saying. We chatted a bit longer before he ducked behind the counter to check in with the kids working the line. He greeted each one with a warm chummy hug and their faces lit up at the sight of him. It was clear from the easy banter that he's a boss who's genuinely well-liked. Now, about that dog: An air-fried hot dog feels a little out there--like baking one, you'd figure it'd dry out. But honestly? It wasn't half bad. Crisp on the outside, yet still decently average on the hot-dog-o-meter. Definitely a step up from the boiled variety. The chili, though? Hands down, phenomenal. That, along with the sausage, comes from his guy up in Syracuse -- the same one crafting those hot dogs. Is it worth hauling a box truck to upstate New York for? Hard to say. But it's absolutely worth my five-minute drive to Woodlandd Park to eat. The prices feel right in line with what you'd expect from a boutique roadside spot like this. The interior's compact--think a pair of small tables and a counter. Out back back there's a small deck with a few tables and chairs overlooking the river. Could be a sweet spot when the weather's kind. The menu is substantial with the addition of an ice cream bar, all Gelotti which is a North Jersey staple. The hotdog is a pretty humble food-stuff, if you like them then you won't be disappointed here. It's worth a stop for lunch if you're ever in town.

I have been hearing about Lover Dogs for quite some time and I visited recently for the first time…read more These hot dogs surprised me and I can honestly say that they might well be the best all the way hot dogs in the area. I went back a few days after my first visit because they were THAT good. When I walked in, I was greeted by the owner, Wayne Mills. We had a lovely conversation about how he opened Lover Dogs and how Lover Dogs has been his dream retirement. On the walls, there are photos of his brother Gene who was a renowned wrestler in the 80s. Wayne gave me a tour of the outdoor patio and the downstairs area that he plans to expand for breakfast/brunch. The patio area overlooks a nice view of the Passaic River. After the little tour, I ate my all the way hot dog. Lover Dogs hot dogs are air-fried which I thought was very unique. The chilli sauce is out of this world. Super flavorful and perfectly seasoned. Wayne explained that he spent a long time perfecting the recipe and worked with several people to develop. The hot dogs are Hoffman brand which he discovered when he visited his brother many years ago at Syracuse University. It was really nice to see Wayne pay homage to the previous building owners with a framed collage on the wall. I am a local history nerd so I really loved seeing all of the old photos dating back to the early 1900s. Please visit this awesome local business!

Just like how I remembered it!!!…read more So good and fresh! But without the long lines lol Staff are friendly and helpful! Their menu had grown bigger!

Best hot dogs ever. Deep fried along with unique cabbage- based relish. Greasy, yummy, onion rings…read more Draft birch beer. Rutts has its own lingo for ordering, translated from English by the counter men. Worth my trip of 40 miles!

Hot Dogs from J J's are Dyn-o-mite!! and I couldn't have picked a better spot to kick off the…read more"official" start of the season. Happy "Summertime Yummertime" my friends, Lol. Those deliciously loaded Dogs I ordered were JJ's Belly Busters and had plenty of Hot Onions, Sauerkraut, Cheese, Hot Chili, and Spicy Mustard. Definitely the best loaded Hot Dogs I've had in a while. The Dog itself was flavorful and had a perfect bite to it. Buns were hearty and didn't split or fall apart like some other places, even though they were overloaded which left me very impressed. I really thought the inside of my to- go bag was gonna be a total mess but as you can see everything stayed put nicely. Friendly Service at this small but functional spot which has very few indoor seating options but it's mostly a grab and go kinda place. That's ok Hot Dogs are most definitely enjoyed better outdoors anyway am I right?  Right. Come And Get Your Munch On!!

This is a great little, family owned, hot dog spot on 46. I always stop, when we pass by. No…read morefrills, but great dogs, fries & rings. It's always busy, but never a long wait. There are so many choices, which is a great reason to keep coming back to try them all. 2 small tables makes it nice to dine in and take a load off. Or stand in the corner and polish one off !

My family has been coming here since the 1950/60s. Hadn't been here in a while. The place hasn't…read morechanged much in a good way. The owner is very nice and friendly. The food way spot on and the all the way sauce was delicious as always. Of course we got a large jar on the way out. The food came out nice and hot!! They play 60s/70s music which is perfect. There is also ice cream available as well. Their hours can be spotty so just check the sign on the door. So glad they are still around.

Family friendly restaurant with Delicious food and great atmosphere. Place been in business for…read moreover 60 years. The Best chili sauce I've ever had. Will come back. The ice cream is Amazing also. As a new Yorker this place is worth the trip!

Reading a couple of these negative reviews is surprising. IT'S A HOTDOG JOINT, not health food,…read morenot The Ritz. I don't expect this small business to grind meat and make its own hot dogs - or bake fresh buns. It is what it is, and there is no surprise. Value for the price in my opinion. Got exactly what I expected, and exactly what I came for. Hot dogs, a variety of toppings, fries, drink. Period. THOROUGHLY enjoyed the dogs, the fries, the drinks. Will absolutely return. Also, VERY nice staff, good conversation. You want a dog, etc? Go. Enjoy.

Loved the menu and all the combinations. Already dreaming up the next combo I would go and try. We…read moregot a taco dog, Texas chili and one that had beans and bacon and bbq sauce. I would get the Texas chili again for sure. Sabretts with good hot dog flavor. Staff was insanely kind and knowledgeable and friendly. A few seats inside and outside. I cant believe it took us so long to try this spot as locals. We will be back. Wanna try a bean and mozzarella dog. Or maybe add potato gravy mozzarella and do a disco fry dog.

HIGHLY recommended. I was turned off the Texas Weiner after going to another place in Clifton, but…read moredecided to go here and it does not disappoint. We ordered several items, and the clear "Weiner" is the Texas Weiner with all the trimmings and the double cheeseburger. My kiddo, a picky eater, asked for a SECOND plain hamburger: that is a WIN. Ample seating around. Great prices. They also accept card.

Texas weiner was pretty good! Amazing spot. Lots of parking. Quick service. Kind staff. I couldn't…read morehave asked for a better experience my first time visiting Hot Grill. We got two Texas weiners. Comes with chili, onions and mustard. Was delicious. Chili had a cumin sort of flavor, almost sweet like. I really enjoyed it, and will come back here and try the menu items. Deep fried dog is good but mine wasn't super crispy. Need extra onion on my hot dog next time.