🌭 Who doesn’t love a good hot dog?

🌭 New Jersey has some of the best hot dog joints anywhere

🌭 Listeners pick their favs

New Jersey is a culinary delight.  We have the best of everything.  From high end steakhouses to fine French cuisine you can find it all just minutes from anywhere.

We also have the best pizza and pasta.

Sometimes, however, you just want a hot dog.

With the warm weather here, I asked listeners to the New Jersey 101.5 Morning Show where to find the best dogs in the Garden State.

Ranked in no particular order, here’s the top 10 best hot dog joints in Jersey along with a couple of my favorites.

J&G Texas Weiners

238 North Ave, Dunellen, NJ 08812

Scott, from Lambertville, says J&G’s has “great dogs and great service!”

Listeners love the breakfast sandwiches and cheeseburgers, but rave about the dogs.

Am I missing something in the spelling on the sign?

Jersey Dog

77 Water St, Newton, NJ 07860

Odin, from Phillipsburg, told us “they have great dogs and excellent fries.  Worth the drive!”

The Olde Heidelberg Inn

Keansburg Waterfront Boardwalk, Keansburg, NJ 07734

Located inside the Keansburg Amusement Park, its not a true hot dog joint, but listeners say they have the best dogs on the boardwalk.

Hot Rods Hot Dogs

2113 NJ-31, Glen Gardner, NJ 08826

Multiple listeners called to say this is their go-to spot for great hot dogs.

Hot Dog Johnny’s

333 US-46, Belvidere, NJ 07823

The official address is Belvidere, but everyone knows it’s really Buttzville.  It makes for a better joke.

One of my personal favorites, don’t forget a frosted glass of buttermilk!

Hot Diggity Dog

3970 Main St, Chatsworth, NJ 08019

Boasting 37 different toppings, this seasonal hot dog stand is a Jersey gem!

You have to try their Jalapeno Cheddar Dog.  It’s a dog that bites back!

Destination Dogs

101 Paterson St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

This is not your average hot dog.  Boasting dogs from around the country and specialty creations like the ROCKY BAL-BOAR-A and REUBEN STUDDARD.

They got my attention with the BILLS MAFIA dog!

Russ Ayres Hot Dogs

680 US-206, Bordentown, NJ 08505

One of my personal favorites.  Russ Ayres has been a destination for generations.

Their bacon cheese dogs and chili cheese dogs are among the best.

Captain Paul's Firehouse Dogs

2230 Princeton Pike, Lawrence Township, NJ 08648

A business Dedicated to the men and women associated with emergency services, the military and their families and for all those who volunteer to help others.

Recently open under new management, they serve excellent hot dogs and their cheese fries are over-the-top!

Davy's Hot Dogs

14 Howard Blvd, Mt Arlington, NJ 07856

Surrounded by classic memorabilia, Davy’s is celebrating 40-years serving up classic hot dogs and casual food.

These are the hot dog joints New Jersey 101.5 listeners say are the best.  Did we miss anything?  I'd love to hear your comments.

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