When I’m not in New Jersey, there are a few things I really miss. The first is my family, the second is food. I’ve eaten all across America and I’m never quite satisfied with the pizza, bagels, or baked goods and it’s nearly impossible to find pork roll. There’s a lot to love about the California coast but, where can you find a decent Italian hot dog? Well, I’ve got some great news for you!
Jimmy Buff’s ships nationwide!
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Jimmy Buff’s is an iconic New Jersey eatery that first opened in Newark back in 1932.
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85 years later, there are two locations - West Orange and Kenilworth.
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The beloved restaurant is basically a New Jersey institution at this point. I can’t imagine the Garden State without Jimmy Buff’s.
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They serve up burgers, sausage, cheesesteaks, chicken fingers, mozz sticks and more but they’re famous for their Italian hot dogs.
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While they do offer mouthwatering American-style hot dogs, the Italian hot dogs have garnered national acclaim.
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Their own creation, the Italian hot dog is a fried frank topped with fried peppers, onions and potatoes inside an Italian pizza bread roll.
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Jimmy Buff’s has been featured on the Travel Channel, Every Day with Rachael Ray, the Chicago Tribune and been named one of the “20 Best Hotdogs in the US” by Yahoo Food.
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Jimmy Buff’s has even made its way into space! Astronaut brothers and New Jersey natives, Scott and Mark Kelly (Scott is pictured) brought a Jimmy Buff’s t-shirt to the International Space Station.
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If you want Jimmy Buff’s making its way to you, you’re in luck. They ship DIY kits nationwide. Each kit includes Italian pizza bread rolls, hot dogs or sausages, sliced peppers and onions, chip-style potatoes, mustard, and seasoned oil.
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To make them the Jimmy Buff’s way, fry in cholesterol-free soybean oil and top with ketchup.
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For a quick peek into how the hot dogs are made, check out the short video below:
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Have you ever eaten an Italian hot dog or Italian sausage at Jimmy Buff’s? Are you happy to hear they ship out of state? They arrive fast and frozen, making perfect gifts for your out-of-state friends! To learn more about shipping, click here. To visit a brick and mortar Jimmy Buff’s location, head to 60 Washington Street in West Orange or 506 Boulevard, Kenilworth. The West Orange restaurant is open from 10:30-8:30, Monday-Thursday and until 9:30 on Friday and Saturday; Sunday hours are 12-6. The Kenilworth restaurant is open 11-8, Monday-Thursday and until 9 on Friday and Saturday; Sunday hours are 11-7. To discover more of the best hot dogs in New Jersey check out this list and other Garden State favorites including Dickie Dee’s in Newark, Hiram’s in Fort Lee, Toby’s Cup in Phillipsburg, and Weber’s Drive-In in Pennsauken.
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