One of the surviving Texas Weiner joints in Plainfield. I think that Texas Weiner 1 not far from…read moreRed Tower is a tad better but when I come to Jersey on one of hot dog crawls, I always hit up the Tower.

Red Tower is your standard fare short order grill, specializing in burgers and dogs but with a…read moreslightly larger menu that touches upon some fried seafood (which was a bit disappointing for cross contamination reasons). The place itself features a total of six stools, three looking out the window and three facing the counter. There's enough standing room for maybe six more folks, but this is not the place to go for a family sit down. However, if you want a hot meal, you can do much worse. The employees were both very friendly, the food came out super quick, and it was generally tasty. It's a perfect spot for someone working in the Plainfield area to pop into for some quick grease and carbs.

I arrived in New Brunswick by train, which is to say I trusted the machinery of civilization to…read moredeliver me to lunch. It did. A short walk later, I found myself at Destination Dogs, a place I had seen in photographs that suggested capaciousness. In reality, it is smaller.  This is not a complaint, just an observation.  I remember once hearing something about the contents of small packages. At 12:30 the place was full. Packed with humanity and appetite. I was seated quickly, as if someone had anticipated my hunger in advance. From the bar came the sound of construction crews discussing their midday rituals. Apparently this is where they come on Fridays, to repair themselves while they repair the city. It explained everything. Service was swift and attentive, a minor miracle given the crowd. I began with a Scotch egg, an item that seemed to have wandered in from another story entirely. I ordered it for that reason. I had always imagined my first Scotch egg would be eaten in an English pub under low ceilings and older regrets. Instead, here it was. Perfectly crisp, warm, and generous. The universe does not ask for permission. Then came the main event. The menu is an atlas of hot dogs. Domestic. International. Proteins in tube form arranged like possibilities. There is even an invitation to build your own, which I accepted. I attempted to recreate a favorite from Crif Dogs, a thing called the Spicy Redneck. Bacon wrapped dog. Pickled jalapenos. Coleslaw. Simple in theory. Destination Dogs improved upon it in every way that matters. The bacon crisped with purpose. The jalapenos spoke clearly. The coleslaw behaved. The hot dog itself seemed proud to be there. All of this, plus a 16 ounce beer, cost me about twenty five dollars with tip. A small price for order in a chaotic universe. Five stars. Not because perfection exists, but because this comes close enough to make the argument.

It's a sports bar! A flavorful stop, that you will see everything you want with a hot dog! You come…read morehungry and leave FULL! When looking at the menu you think you can eat 2 hot dogs... no no no 1 is very much enough. Not a fan of the desserts. Appetizers- we're good as well! Everything comes out hot and fast!

If this place wasn't so expensive it would be 4 stars. It's just an average hot dog joint. Dogs…read morewere good with a nice crunch with every bite. Mustard, kraut are free. They have additional toppings for 50 cents. It's just hard to justify going to a place and paying $8 for two dogs.

I was starving but not enough to get a full meal but hungry enough indulge in something. And…read morebehold, I came across this random hotdog store who knew that the food would be so amazing. The service was quick. Got my food and 15 seconds or less and the ambience was very welcoming. True to hotdog culture can't wait to be back now that I know that it's here whenever I work in this area.

So, it's been a few years since I've been back to Middlesex Texas Wiener, but I was in the area…read moreyesterday and I needed lunch so I hit one of my old favorites. I used to come here with my Dad so I've got fond memories of the place. When I walked in it felt like it hadn't changed since the 80s. And don't get me wrong...that's NOT a negative comment. There was a short line when I got there, but it moved quickly and I put in my order for one chili cheese dog and one with chili, kraut and mustard. I've always loved the dogs here. I know they used to use Grote and Weigel dogs and they SEEM like the same ones I've always loved so perhaps they are still the same. Either way, the dogs were GREAT. I dont mind traveling for dogs, but this is a little outside my normal range to be too regular. However, if I'm in the area (and there are actually a bunch of great places in the area) I'd certainly come back. Great dogs, fast service, great ambiance, and for me...and solid nostalgic memories.

The parking lot is terrible! Good luck finding a decent spot! What frustrates me is that the…read moreHillsborough location used to be EXCELLENT! This location sucks!!! The best thing on their menu is the fries. I'll be throwing my shrimp out AGAIN tonight! I don't like seeing shrimp in my food! This was an issue in the past here, but I complained once & it got better. It only got better once. I will NEVER be back, nor will my family. Thx for making me waste $ I don't have smfh. Just.. Gross!

I grew up eating their food! It's one of the best places in the area!! I remembered when they had a…read moresecond location back in the 80s and 90s

Amazing dogs and the nicest owners ever. I absolutely loved this place! They have been in business…read morefor 100+ years and it's easy to see why.

I go here every time I'm at hmart. The donuts texture are perfect! The frosting does taste similar…read moreto Dunkin so if you're not a fan of them you probably won't be into the flavors here. However I love Dunkin so I love these donuts! I also love the blue lemonade, it's a great amount of tart and is exactly what I'm looking for. Service is good and fast , and there's often tables available so long as the store isn't crowded.

Came here for their ube soft serve. It's one of the worst soft serve I've ever had and such a…read moredisappointment. The portion was surprisingly small, and they didn't even attempt to make it into a proper spiral. The flavor tasted nothing like ube but more like plain vanilla. The texture wasn't that great either as it had an almost slushy, icy texture. Definitely not what I was expecting from an ube soft serve. Don't waste your money on this.

I have been driving past this place for months, finally decided today was the day, unfortunately…read morethe owner was leaving early to get his daughter at the airport so he only had hot dogs.... As if that mattered, I had an Italian hot dog which was mouth watering, we also had two regular hot dogs which were loaded with sauerkraut and he made fries even though he was in a rush, the fries were crispy and delicious. Definitely have to go back to try the" fatboy" burger.

Recently visited Red Tower ll while visiting New Jersey after many years. Unwelcoming atmosphere!…read moreVery disappointed! The hamburgers had a "warmed-over flavor " leaving a weird aftertaste, perhaps from reheating. The onion rings were overcooked and greasy. I dine out regularly, and I have NEVER been charged one dollar for a soft drink refill. Ridiculous! This Red Tower ll was good years ago, but not any more! Definitely won't be back!

Great breakfast food and hot dogs. It's a cozy spot however the dining room doesn't have much spaceread more

This was a pretty cool place,  just off the highway.   The place has lots of parking and so much to…read morelook at.   It has outdoor seating and a cute various animal decor on the side of the building.     Inside,  it's pretty compact but so much to look at once you enter.  When you walk in, there isn't much standing space to place your order.  It easily gets crowded with a line in no time.   The lady who took my order was super nice and patient for us first-timers who are unsure of what to eat.   In my case, I like to order a little bit of everything.     They had a variety of snacks and drinks.  While I was waiting,  I couldn't help but look at the various signs and even pictures of cars they had posted.   My guess is they probably used to have car shows or something back in the day.  The pictures look like they were taken quite some time ago, which makes me think this place has most likely been here for a while.     We ordered: 1. French toast combo with corn beef hash and eggs - When I saw 10 pieces on the online menu, I was like, what? After trying it, I can't get enough.  It was fluffy and light, perfect balance of bread and egg.  It wasn't overly sweet.   To me, it didn't even need syrup.  Corn beef and egg were amazing.  It's simple but perfect.  I'm the type that would've loved this even more with rice. 2.  Breakfast burrito with sausage and bacon - It originally comes with 1 meat, but I normally do 2.  Why choose when you can have both?  It was amazing, I'm not a fan of bell peepers but everything mixed together was the perfect balance in every bite.   You get the softness of the egg and potato and crunch from the bell peppers.  They did not skimp on the meat. 3.  Bacon, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich - The lady told me this sandwich was the most popular breakfast sandwich.  I had it the way they made it and didn't even switch the bread.   I believe it was a kaiser roll.  This thing was perfect just the way it was.   It's simple, but it hits the spot.  It warms the belly right up.    Honestly,  I have family that lives close by, and they have never tried it.   I told them you guys need to go here.   Portions are generous, and items are reasonably priced.  I can't wait to come back when I'm in the area and try more items.

Central Jersey seems to be a popular spot for Texas Weiners. There's several spots in Plainfield,…read morethis location in Dunellen, another in Middlesex, there used to be one in Green Brook. I've only been here a few times and every time was for a Texas weiner. They were always very good, as you'd expect from a place that's been in business for nearly 50 years. It's a very narrow space with tables on one side and a long counter on the other.

This is a good dog. Friendly, clean, fast. I wasn't blown away by the chili sauce, but it was…read morefine. I'd come back.