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Monday, October 26, 2026 · New Jersey

Monday, October 26, 2026 · New Jersey

The NJ Italian Hot Dog Trail

New Jersey

Start where the sandwich was born; compare bread, potatoes, peppers, onions, and cook.

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About The NJ Italian Hot Dog Trail

Heritage Newark–Essex–Union Italian hot dogs, a Shore pizza-bread cluster, and a South Jersey comparison — pizza bread, potatoes, peppers, and onions.

When to go

  • Year-round; lunch-oriented shops may close early. Avoid Sunday assumptions.

Day trips

  • Essex–Union heritage — 6 stops (/nj-food-trails/italian-hot-dogs/heritage-loop)
  • Shore comparison — 4 stops (/nj-food-trails/italian-hot-dogs/shore-comparison)
  • South Jersey comparison — 1 stops (/nj-food-trails/italian-hot-dogs/south-comparison)

By county

  • Essex County — 4 stops (/nj-food-trails/italian-hot-dogs/essex)

Food, operating schedules, seasonal availability and access conditions can change. Check the linked establishment before leaving, especially for farm activities, shore businesses and daily specials. Food allergies and dietary needs should always be discussed directly with the business.

Stops (11)

  1. Italian hot dog

    Jimmy Buff's — West Orange

    60 Washington St · West Orange, Essex County

    Original-family Italian hot dog: pizza bread, potatoes, peppers and onions

  2. Italian hot dog

    Jimmy Buff's — Kenilworth

    506 Boulevard · Kenilworth, Union County

    Same original-family Italian hot dog

  3. Italian hot dog

    Dickie Dee's Pizza — Newark

    380 Bloomfield Ave · Newark, Essex County

    Italian-style single/double hot dog with peppers, onions and potatoes

  4. Italian hot dog

    Slater's Deli — Leonardo

    866 Route 36 · Leonardo, Monmouth County

    Two-dog Italian hot dog sandwich with potatoes, peppers, onions and mustard

  5. Italian hot dog

    Tommy's Italian Sausage & Hot Dogs — Elizabeth

    900 2nd Ave · Elizabeth, Union County

    All-beef dog on pizza bread with deep-fried potatoes, peppers, and onions — Elizabeth classic

  6. Italian hot dog

    World's First Italian Style Hot Dogs — Newark

    202 14th Ave · Newark, Essex County

    Birth-site Italian hot dog at the former Jimmy Buff's Newark address — pizza bread, potatoes, peppers and onions

  7. Old School Italian Style Double Dog

    Vinnie's Pizzeria — Bloomfield

    414 Broad St · Bloomfield, Essex County

    Two all-beef dogs with potatoes, peppers and onions on a pizza pita

  8. Italian hot dog

    La Madre Maria — Brick

    2480 Hooper Ave · Brick, Ocean County

    Shore Newark-style Italian hot dog on pizza bread with potatoes, peppers and onions

  9. Italian hot dog

    Passarelli's Italian Hot Dogs & Sausage — Tinton Falls

    3230 Shafto Rd / Mazza Rd · Tinton Falls, Monmouth County

    Italian hot dog with potatoes, onions and peppers — Monmouth County specialist

  10. Italian hot dog

    Dewey's Dogs — Forked River

    118 N Main St · Forked River, Ocean County

    Peppers, onions and potatoes on pizza bread — Ocean County pizza-bread build

  11. Italian hot dog

    D's Italian Hotdogs — Willingboro

    316 Beverly-Rancocas Rd · Willingboro, Burlington County

    South Jersey Italian hot dog on pizza bread with sautéed peppers, onions and sliced potatoes