
New Jersey’s Best Fast Food Restaurant You May Have Never Tried
Why is Fast Food Popular?
Fast food is popular because it’s quick, easy to get, usually cheap, and tastes good, making it a convenient choice when people are busy or don’t feel like cooking.

Where Was The Birthplace of Fast Food?
The birthplace of fast food is often considered the United States, especially with White Castle in Kansas in 1921, which was one of the first true fast-food restaurants.
Lovefood recently published an article highlighting the best fast food restaurants in America, featuring unique establishments in each state. "McDonald’s, Burger King, Five Guys – we all know these American fast food giants. If you really want to get to know a state’s fast food scene, though, you need to seek out the local joints with cult-favorite burgers and hordes of loyal customers."
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What is the Best New Jersey Fast Food Restaurant?
According to Lovefood, Jersey's best regional fast food joint is the Windmill. The Windmill has locations in:
WEST END, LONG BRANCH
586 Ocean Boulevard, NJ 07740
RED BANK
22 Bridge Avenue, NJ 07701
BELMAR
1200 River Road, Belmar, NJ 07719
NORTH LONG BRANCH
URSULA PLAZA
444 Ocean Boulevard N, NJ 07740
ASBURY PARK/OCEAN GROVE
18 South Main Street, Ocean Grove, NJ 07756
According to Lovefood, "New Jerseyans have been flocking to WindMill for its jumbo hot dogs and cheese fries since 1964. You can take your dog plain, top it with simple sautéed onions, chili, or cheese, or go the whole hog and tuck into a Reuben – a WindMill dog with Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and creamy Russian dressing. Burgers and sandwiches are on the menu too."
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