National Hot Dog Month: Ocean County's Best Can Be Found Here

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — What's more quintessentially American than enjoying a hot dog in July?

July is National Hot Dog Month and National Hot Dog day just passed on July 19. Hot dogs are a summer staple and whether you're a dirty water dog, chili dog or Italian hot dog person, there's plenty of options in New Jersey and here in Ocean County.

No matter what toppings you enjoy, celebrate the season this weekend with some of Ocean County's best hot dog spots.

Big Dogs Cafe

2039 Route 37, Toms River

A newcomer to the game, this spot already made it to NJ Advance Media's best 50 hot dog joints list. Aside from the Italian dog and charbroiled dog, you can also get breakfast, burgers, wraps, milkshakes and more.

Dewey's Dogs

118 N Main St., Lanoka Harbor

Tucked away in a shopping plaza is where you'll find these pushcart style hot dogs. Fans rave about their Italian hot dogs, but their cheesesteaks and potato wedges are popular too.

Dicky's Dogs

332 Atlantic City Blvd., Toms River

Enjoy their chili dog, Italian hot dog or one of their specialties. One variety comes wrapped in bacon and topped with pork roll, egg and cheese. Their Colombian menu has a hot dog, too, topped with pink sauce and pineapple sauce.

Doo Wop Dogs

821 Atlantic City Blvd., Bayville

This truck may be new to the area, but spent 20 years in Edison. The stand serves hot dogs with about 10 different toppings, kielbasa, barbecued pulled pork, chips and various drinks.

Honorable Mention - Wunder Wiener

Bayville's favorite hot dog stand still hasn't returned. It was supposed to open in its new spot at 108 Atlantic City Blvd. last month, but is held up by permits and other issues. Hopefully soon customers will be able to welcome Gerry LaCrosse back five years after the accident that destroyed this popular stand.