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Charlie's Pool Room

1122 East Boulevard, Alpha, NJ - (908) 454-1364
75% Approval Rating (8 votes)

Scorecard

5 - Overall: Legendary - Worth driving from anyplace
Overall: Legendary - Worth driving from anyplace
Mealie

Highlighted Reviews

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John Adams
August 19, 2009
"I grew up in Warren County, and have lived in the northwest New Jersey area for nearly 45 years and I NEVER ATE AT CHARLIE'S POOL ROOM! I corrected this egregious error in my dining behavior recently, chowing down on three mealies, further sustained by tales told by ..."   [Read More]
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Robert Kearn
July 08, 2009
"Charlie's has been in business for at least 20 years now. I remember going as a kid and I'm now 34. The place was awesome then and it is awesome now. The word awesome is overused. People use it to decribe anything and everything nowadays. Winning the lottery... ..."   [Read More]
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Joseph Rogo - Photos (6)
April 29, 2009
"When I think of Roadfood, I think about unique food prepared by equally unique people. And after reading about Charlie's Pool Room, I just had to get there. I was not disappointed. I was greeted at the door by Joe Fencz who gave me a brief rundown of their hot dog ..."   [Read More]

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Map & Web Site

1122 East Boulevard, Alpha, NJ
(908) 454-1364

Hours & Policies

Seasons:Open Year Round
Meals Served:Lunch
Operational Hours:Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:No
Alcohol Served:No
Outdoor Seating:No
Reservations Accepted:No
Delivery Available:No
Takeout Counters:No
Besides the addictive flavor, what really strikes us about the mealies is the uniformity of appearance.  Each mealie has the onions and peppers chopped the same size and in the same location on the hot dog.
"Besides the addictive flavor, what really strikes us about the mealies is the uniformity of appearance. Each mealie has the onions and peppers chopped the same size and in the same location on the hot dog. "
Cliff Strutz





Mealies are prepared with Grandma's secret recipe for Hungarian hot sauce, chopped onions, and slices of hot peppers.  As you can see from the photo, these dogs are prepared with love.
"Mealies are prepared with Grandma's secret recipe for Hungarian hot sauce, chopped onions, and slices of hot peppers. As you can see from the photo, these dogs are prepared with love."
Joseph Rogo


Here is Joe and John delivering my Mealies: three dogs cooked to perfection with onion, homemade Hungarian hot sauce, hot pepper slices, and dill pickle spears.
"Here is Joe and John delivering my Mealies: three dogs cooked to perfection with onion, homemade Hungarian hot sauce, hot pepper slices, and dill pickle spears."
Joseph Rogo


Handmade signs like this just add to the charming, folksy atmosphere.
"Handmade signs like this just add to the charming, folksy atmosphere."
Cliff Strutz


This is the sign that will greet you at the front door.
"This is the sign that will greet you at the front door."
Joseph Rogo


Here is John (on left) and Joe Fencz in front of Charlie's Pool Room.
"Here is John (on left) and Joe Fencz in front of Charlie's Pool Room."
Joseph Rogo


It's very easy to miss this unassuming building.  Believe me, it's worth the effort to search for it.  The door on the left goes to the Pool Room.
"It's very easy to miss this unassuming building. Believe me, it's worth the effort to search for it. The door on the left goes to the Pool Room."
Joseph Rogo


A new
"A new "Champ" was crowned at Charlie's Pool Room! Mark "Mongo" Ankudovich ate 20 hot dogs to earn the crown."
Joseph Rogo



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