Charlie's Hot Dogs - Kenilworth, NJ

One of the top sources for a famed Newark dog: fried franks with fried potatoes and fried onions and peppers, all piled together into a big chewy round of Italian bread.

88% Approval Rating (18 votes)

Overall: Worth planning a day around

Must Eats

Italian Hot Dog (N/A)

Philly Cheesesteak ($6.00)

Written Reviews

Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle

"It's possible to be served an Italian hot dog in the Newark area at a restaurant with more soul, more sass, but few dog houses can compete with the taste of a Charlie's Italian dog. What makes a Charlie's dog special is that each item in the sandwich is a little bit, ..." [Read More].

RAsaroSr

November 15, 2007

"I heard about how good Charlie’s Italian Hot Dogs in Kenilworth was, so I decided to take a trip. I convinced my son who never experienced an Italian hot dog to take a ride with me from Parsippany. We hit Route 78 construction traffic; he told me this better be worth ..." [Read More].

Logbooks

12/28/2007 - dannybotz, $10

Map & Directions

18 South Michigan Avenue, Kenilworth, NJ
908-241-2627

Hours & Policies

Seasons:	Open Year Round
Meals Served:	Lunch, Dinner
Operational Hours:	Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:	No
Alcohol Served:	No
Outdoor Seating:	No
Reservations Accepted:	No
Delivery Available:	No
Takeout Counters:	Yes

"We think Charlie's serves one of the best tasting Italian hot dogs in NJ."
Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle

"The Charlie's sign."
Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle

"Charlie's is a simple storefront. You're not here for atmosphere, you're here for dogs."
Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle