I have been driving past this place for months, finally decided today was the day, unfortunately the 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. read more

Recently visited Red Tower ll while visiting New Jersey after many years. Unwelcoming atmosphere! Very 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! read more

Thuman's hot dogs, my favorite! Best snappy hotdog I've ever tasted! get the chili mustard and onion, you'll be surprised!!!! their chili is dam freaking good!!! read more

This is an established institution. The food is great during the busy times. If visiting this place off hours you may be disappointed. Definitely give it a chance. read more

Jimmy is a great man, he's the owner of franchise Red Tower 11 in North Plainfield, NJ....You can go there any time day or evening or late night and served any course of food anytime coming from anywhere you are. And the food is American and delicious. And Thank You Red Tower 11. 10 all the way read more

It serves it's purpose. It's a true greasy spoon that's likely not been deep cleaned or updated since the 80's. I had Texas weiners which is mustard, onions and chili. The dog is likely a thumans hotdog which is the best NJ based manufacturer. The mustard was decent but they globbed it on to hold the insane amount of onions they then added. As in, over the top. Killed the dog. The chili was Greek style and lacked any spice or flavor. It reminded me of a boiled chop with light seasoning. Again, not even a glimmer or red sauce in the chili, just a meat concoction. Not my spot but I had to try it. They could really dominate the area if the chili was good. read more

I'm surprised the overall rating is so low. I love these dogs. Kind of a depressing room and melancholy mood in the place ... the people behind the counter go about their business silently and sort of sadly, it seems. I usually find myself here in the late afternoon and there are usually only one or two other customers in there, eating solemnly by themselves. And there's always a TV on playing CNN or something. But the hot dogs are excellent and expertly prepared and all of the accoutrements (chili, sauerkraut, buns) are all perfect also. Also, on a brighter note regarding the atmosphere and mood, my favorite nephew Conor told me once that he was there at 3:00 a.m. on a Saturday night once and the place was packed with a huge extended family group who seemed to be there as an after-party to a Quinceañera, and everyone was wearing tuxes and gowns and half of them were under ten years old and it was a very happy and festive mood. So, maybe I'm just not going at the right time of day. read more

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First time visitor. Did not know what to expect nor read any reviews before going in to the place. Walking in I realize it was nothing that was high tech or classy. Or ordered a western omelet which came with home fries and toast. I understand at 6am you can run a business with the cook accepting the money. But when I see the cook not wearing gloves when handling food. And you touching my toast with your bare hands that you just cooked over the grill and rung up my total on the register. I couldn't begin to eat the food. I am not about the rest. But I am one that thinks there is steps of decency establishment's can impose on staffs who your appointing to serve your customers. There was two buckets on the dining floor catching water from the leaking roof. And flies hovering around my food. I would not return to this place read more

Red Tower II - Fast Food Near Me - North Plainfield, New Jersey

I've always been curious about this place on my drive back home so I finally decided to stop by and take a look. Like other reviews said the interior looked depressing and the cashier didn't show an ounce of emotion but he wasn't rude, simply just took my order and got right to work. With all that said it sort of has a bit of charm. I got the hot dog with mustard and sauerkraut. The dog had a great snap to it, perfectly coated in mustard, and the sauerkraut was great. The bun could have been better, but the hotdog was exactly what I was craving. I can understand why some people may be negative about this place, sure it could be more hygienic and the cook/cashier a bit more friendly but at the of the day it's a hotdog joint and it delivers on that! read more

Don't understand some of these reviews. The place is not clean, can't rate the hot dog because it was a chili dog and the chili was horrible with a weird aftertaste, salty for no reason, and the smell was not enticing. We really wanted to like it. Each took a bite and threw it out. read more

It's really sad to see what happened to this place. I used to live in Westfield so there were times that my buddy and I would do a Texas Weiner crawl and this place was right up there with the best, plus it had its own parking lot which is a big plus. Like I said, it use to be pretty good. The last time I was there it was easily the worst. read more

I went into this place because I heard the hot dogs are really good. When I walked in it didn't look how I expected it to. It an old school cafeteria look. There was only 1 older guy working, he wasn't the friendliest, but I don't know if I would either if I was the cook and the cashier. I ordered my phone, it was decently priced. The hot dog was good. The fries were horrible. Seem like they sat in grease for hours. They taste very old as well. I probably wouldn't come here again. read more

Red Tower II - Old fries - Fast Food Near Me - North Plainfield, New Jersey

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omfg this has to be thee absolute worst greasy spoon joint in america. the food is just thrown together with no care, how can you not know how to make a simple hotdog? the burgers are the worst he cut a half of a onion and slapped it on the burger. it was just all bad they will never see me or my money again ‼ read more

Red Tower II - BIG ONIONS FOR WHAT ? - Fast Food Near Me - North Plainfield, New Jersey

I know we are in a pandemic and that establishments have changed their hours and their protocol. All the more reason that they need to stay on top of their social media and websites. We love red Tower II in North Plainfield and it is not a short trip for us to take. I made sure to check on the website and it said they were open until midnight. My husband took the trip at 8 PM and when he arrived they were closed. So red Tower II we love you but PLEASE update your websites so that we know your proper hours!! Thank you read more

This is the best greasy spoon ever! Burgers are made to perfection and delicious!!! Breakfast filling and great prices. This place even has dessert! In my opinion better than any "diner" in the area. I moved away but whenever I get a chance I stop in or order to go!!! read more

Red Tower is one of my must stops whenever I return home to Jersey. They are my favorite place to go to for a Texas weiner and I have literally been going to Red Tower for decades. One thing that I will remark about this place is that too many places seem to have changed for the worse with each visit home, Red Tower has been consistently just as I remember it. read more

Didn't like it at all.. my French fries were like 100 years old... plus they watch FOX news there read more

Red Tower II - Didnt like the food at all.. French fries were like 100 year old... and.. they watching FOX news here - Fast Food Near Me - North Plainfield, New Jersey

Keep making the great food. Turn off the racist Fox News that blares from the television. Some of us have our lunch spoiled by racism and hatred. Watch your Fox News always t home, Jimmy. Spare the rest of us as we are trying to enjoy our meal. read more

I only went once and got two hot dogs w/ mustard, onions, and chili. The good: EXTREMELY fast service (dogs were ready, literally, in the blink of an eye), and its one of the only fast food places on this 6 mile stretch of Rt. 22 eastbound, between Plainfield and Union. Open 24 hrs on the weekends. The bad: the hot dogs weren't too great... not sure if they were boiled or grilled, but they kinda made a "pop" with each bite, which made it a little less appetizing. The chili was very plain and didn't have much flavor. But the entire package was still decent, and I was so hungry that I scarfed down both dogs in short order. read more

Great spot to stop along the way. Clean location and everything is made fresh. They have a veggie burger option, for those interested.

Hearty, good food! I like to get breakfast here. Eggs, hash browns, bacon and sausage. And they give toast with jam and butter. The service is fast. I want to try the pancakes! read more

Place is a dump. Bathroom is located outside the place. Most of their meat comes from the bugs that have colonized that bathroom. No, I am not kidding. I'd give this place two stars as the food is decent quality for the price, but the night manager tried to overcharge me even though I'm pretty darn sure I was the only customer that place has seen over the last 6 hours. read more

Very average. Given that, we think they're a little expensive. Also, the place needs some fresh paint, maybe resurfacing. All in all, the place is kinda tired. read more

The kind of place you think, "this is going to be the best food I've ever had in my life or the worst". It's the worst.

Went for lunch one Friday while running errands and was very hungry. I love a good hot dog and pickings can be slim on 22. I dropped into red tower but left unsatisfied and smelling like a deep frier. I ordered a chili cheese dog, fries, and a drink. Fries were okay. Didn't like the hot dog and honestly should have ordered it plain. Oh well, it wasn't good enough for me to go back and get a plain dog. Place was empty for lunch time, leads me to believe this is a place for regulars only. read more

Menu includes "Fatboy" 1/3 lb. hamburgers, Texas wieners, sandwiches, and daily specials, like homemade soups, meatloaf, etc. One Greek-looking guy was in the back banging out all the food, and another guy handled the counter. The "Texas wiener" is indigenous to New Jersey, invented in Paterson, NJ, and has spread as far west as eastern Pennsylvania. It is a grilled hot dog topped with chili, chopped raw onions, and yellow mustard. According to Wikipedia, the "Texas" reference is to the chili sauce, which actually has a stronger Greek cuisine influence due to the ethnicity of the cooks who invented it. I grew up in New Jersey around the Plainfield area, and I can vouch for this fact, as the multitude of Texas wiener stands in the vicinity all seemed to be run by Greeks. The Texas wiener at Red Tower II was very good ($2.95). It's a Schickhaus foot-long, topped with homemade beef chili. I forewent the mustard in order to better taste the dog and the chili. The casing had a nice snap to it, and was juicy, with lots of garlic flavor. The chili was mild, but satisfying. It complimented the hot dog without overpowering it. This place is about as no-frills as you can get, but I will be back to try the burgers, soups, and some of the other homecooked items. It is a good alternative to the ubiquitous fast-food chains that line the highway. read more

The Texas weiners are great here. I've Been going to this location and their other location in Bridgewater that they sold to taco bell for years. Breakfasts are always good and the chicken wings are great. read more

I stopped by after 30 years of passing by there. I got 2 hotdogs with everything on top. Place was empty, it was around 6:30pm. I asked a worker how long this establishment been opened for and he said his grandfather started in 1983. Food was okay. Onion was cunch and chili looked ground beef and grayish color. Hotdog was crunch hard skin kind. I saw some flies flying around, kinda dirty seem very greasy. 2 hotdogs with everything on top with small root beer was $7 and change. read more

Good hot dogs here. The chili is hotter than average and it will repeat on you throughout the day. This is a good thing unless you're a salesman and meeting people all day. I'd go back without hesitation. A pretty clean establishment from what I saw. read more

Red Tower II - Good solid dogs here....i wish they heated the kraut though. - Fast Food Near Me - North Plainfield, New Jersey

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To criticize Red Tower is to not understand fine dining. It is the very definition of perfection, from the retro style 60's sign to the best tuna on rye in all of New Jersey. My boys rave about the burgers, Philly cheese steak, eggs and home fries. What I love about Red Tower is it can maintain a nostalgic atmosphere while offering a clean and healthy environment. The friendly staff greets you at the door and engages you with stimulating conversation. read more

This is the only place in town that's open late and will have your food ready five minutes after you order. Been feeding me since a child!

Breakfast is better than the lunch menu. Eggs and hash brown are standard fare but consistent in flavor. Drink sizes are a bit skewed in my opinion. The medium is more like a small. The Orange Juice is always good to go. Prices could be cheaper. It's quiet, so that's a plus. However it is a bit disheartening to eat there when there are no other customers or only 1 or 2. I've had better but worth a shot if you want to try something on a Saturday/Sunday morning. My rating: 3 Stars. read more

This place is ridiculous. I'm laying here bedridden since I got food poisoning from their nasty hot dog. Don't go here unless you want to get sick and throw up from their food 7 times over, catch a fever, and have diarrhea so bad that you'll think your urinating out of your rear. How does a place serve food like that?! read more

First time here and last. We should have walked out when we came in and saw dirty floors and tables. Could not understand why cashier sat down to watch tv after serving us instead of cleaning up? The place was empty but dirty. The food was mediocre at best- not something I would ever want to eat again. $20 for two hotdogs and a burger- I feel this is very overpriced. It just didn't seem fresh or that safe either. Good thing we prayed over it first.. read more

So , I've been here a couple times with my parents. Today , 05/26/19 The old guy doing the orders BLAMED ME for being in my phone and told me I "confuse him" with the orders , when I was in my phone he was taking my dad's order , later he started to take my order and started to be rude because I asked him what comes with the hot dogs , later he took my mom's order . And my phone was away by the time he was doing my order, after that I payed for me and my parents , and he didn't put the order of fries that my dad asked for in the bill . When we left my parents where trying to say thanks and that the food was great and instead of being kind he only said "you owe me 4$" "you didn't pay for the fries, because you were on your phone and I got confuse and didn't put it on the bill, you can't leave without paying my 4$" like wtf ! You should have said that before and wouldn't mind. We have him the 4 dollars and couldn't even said "sorry" or try to be kind. My parents always come to this place and he knows my dad for years. It's ridiculous. Btw , the old guy is the owner. read more

Terrible! Hot dog and chili were bland. No flavor. Overpriced. Place looks like it hasn't been cleaned since it opened.

These other clowns are ridiculous! RT2 is a culinary institution. This place is partially responsible for putting chili dogs on the map. I can still taste the delicious chili with perfectly diced onions... Life changing! Ask for Jimmy and get the royal treatment delivered by the chili dog king himself. read more

I stopped here for 2 chili dogs last night. These were the most tasteless dry dogs I have ever had. They were simply awful. The chili tasted like paste and entire ordeal would best be forgotten. read more

Had 2 chili dogs all the way on my way home. Decent hot dogs...not my favorite but pretty good.

My son and I enjoyed the Texas Weiner hot dogs. Chili onion mustard. There are a ton of other food items on the menu. Hot dogs were not as tasty as a windmill from down the shore or hot dog johnny's but then again if you are in the area of red tower than those other places are too far to drive. Order a red tower Texas weiner and enjoy read more