This NJ Hot Dog Stand Just Cracked the Top 20 in the Entire Country

It never stops to amaze me how seriously New Jersey takes hot dogs. Where I grew up, hot dogs were kind of just something you had during the summer on the grill. Never in a million years would we go somewhere to buy a hot dog.

New Jersey's Passion For Hot Dogs Is Unmatched

Then, I moved to Jersey and realized the hot dog game is a serious one, and people have some incredibly strong opinions about their hot dogs.

For example, I tried a hot dog from Glizzy's by Harry's the other day in Toms River, and was blown away by the sheer amount of toppings they were able to squeeze onto this hot dog.

It was insane:

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I now plan on going back at least once a week or so for lunch, because it was not only delicious, but very reasonably priced.

Where To Get New Jersey's Best Hot Dog

One Jersey hot dog stand was recently ranked as one of the best hot dog stands in the country, according to travel experts, and it's been a staple in the New Jersey hot dog scene for just shy of 100 years.

See Why Jimmy Buffs Ranked As The 18th Best Hot Dog Stand In America

According to APP, Jimmy Buffs in Union County ranked as the 18th-best hot dog spot in the country and as one of the best in the Garden State.

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The Italian Dog is what Jimmy Buffs is known for: a hot dog that sits on Pizza Bread and is topped with sautéed onions, peppers, and potatoes. It sounds like a lot going on, but people absolutely rave about it.

So, what's your favorite spot around Jersey to get a hot dog?