Dad always brought us to Hiram's for hot dogs and burgers on Saturday afternoons, all the way from Jersey City. There were times when it was so crowded that cars were parked on Palisade Ave up and down, with no where to park; he would drive down the road to Calahan's. There was a difference in taste, but good just the same, my preference was always Hiram's. This was back in the late 50's , early 60's. And then we stopped at what I think may have been a dairy queen just south of Calahan's same side of the road. Anyone else remember? When I finished school, took a job in Clifton where a co-worker introduced me to Rutt's Hut. They were always busy during lunch but service was fast. they knew they were serving a lunch crowd, served, ate and out the door in 20 minutes. And then came the Coney Island Nathan's hot dogs. Good Ole days.

That Hilfiger jacket is 💥 bringing back those 90's memories

Yeeeees!! Small intimate mom and pop shops usually always bring IT. And if Anthony Bourdain cosigned? Enough for me. Great job JL!

Bourdain is the GOAT. Paved the way for folks like JL. Glad to see JL pay homage.

I STILL CLEARLY REMEMBER THE WORLD FOOD KING ANTHONY BOURDAIN DOING ONE OF HIS EPISODES IN THIS PLACE. IT LOOKS FANTASTIC AND NOT TO BE MISSED. LOVE THOSE OLD SCHOOL FAMILY PLACES..NOTHING BETTER.

LOVE Hiram's. Try to go monthly. Simple and perfect. Gotta get 1 double cheeseburger, 1 dog, one fries and couple a root beers from the tap. I could smell it now!

I'm feeling the Anthony Bourdain style intro!

Chili dog's and chili cheese fries and onion rings you can't go wrong😊

Lived up there for almost 25 years. Used to take ourselves and the kids to Callahan's when it was the big thing. One night Callahan's was crowded, I said Hiram's right down the next block, went to Hiram's and never went back. The real deal. And, yes, there's some other great hot dog spots in North Jersey, but hey, this is just over the GWB from the city. Good eats, good prices.

I've been going to the place since the very early 90's my grandmother still lives walking distance away. Was just there, this September

That Anthony Bourdain voice and style makes this video impeccable! If you know, you know! Well done J.L. Jupiter.

Oh sNap ! Wow talk about near home. Been eating there since 1980'. 😊

If you’re ever back in the Bergen/Hudson area I’d recommend Hanks Franks in Lodi and Boulevard Drinks in Jersey City. Legendary Dogs.

Hey JL. The hot dogs look bomb. The chili cheese just set them off. You are making me hungry. And I love onion rings. My fav, Enjoy!! ❤️🐞🤗

40 years ago, my grandfather would take me here, and what used to be Callahans, right across the street. I still go back when I'm in Jersey.

YUM! 😋😋😋😋😋 Safe Journey! Cholula has been dethroned. Yellowbird Blue Agave Sriracha!!!

Local places that do a few things well are my jam!👍

Damn, those chili dogs and fries look good! I'm hungry now.

I grew up in Englewood and as soon as I could drive (17) I went to Hirams. Ironically, right next door was Callahan's, which was more popular. But I loved Hiram's because they had emerald green relish, catsup and relish mix, ordinary relish, and Birch Beer. During my college, I worked at Callahan's one summer, but still liked Hiram's best. But I do not recall them having either hot dog chili or onion rings back in the '60s or '70s? Eventually, Callahan's was sold and torn down. Amazingly Hirams still lives one. I believe they still have the best deep-fried Jersey hot dog with Rutt's Hutt coming in second and more popular. Rutt's Hutt has amazing homemade onion rings, the best I have ever had, actually. They only offer two mustards, one with relish, which I do not like. All the places never had fresh-cut fries though. ln all three places they served an all-meat (basically pork) hot dog in a natural casing that was made to deep fry. I am pretty sure Thuman's still makes Hiram's hot dogs. Some people liked what they called "rippers" which was basically a cremated hot dog, left for a long time in the hot oil. It looked a little like a shriveled you know what. They were terrible IMHO. If you are ever in Ft Lee or on Rt 3 in Clifton, go to these two gems.

This was my go to food joint in high school 50 years ago and it’s still there. Twice a year I drive up from Philly and can’t drive home without stopping

Thanks Mr. Jupiter. Another superlative review, presentation and production. Whenever I cross the GW, I head to Hiram's. One dog will full you up. I order the Chili Dog, no cheese and top it with sauerkraut and mustard...and when in the mood, relish. It was alluded to earlier...Hiram's slightly deep fries their dogs. The burgers are reasonably priced at around $3.50, but they're overcooked for my taste. Stick to the dogs and rings.

That Ketchup rule should be a law for grownups. LOL

Went here growing up all the time. Only downside is the parking when it’s packed! I miss this place

To go back in the early 1970s I lived my family lived in Ridgefield, New Jersey. Ridgefield is a stones throw from Fort Lee. We frequently went to Hiram‘s and enjoyed burgers rings fries and sausage sandwiches. They’re the best. We still would go to Hiram’s today if we didn’t live in Virginia

Once a year I visit my brother in Manhattan, NY; once a year I get to hit Hiram's, its one of my brother's go to "food" destinations. I always order two chili cheese dogs, a draught beer and onion rings. Comfort food. Delicious chili. There is also chili cheese fries on the menu, but i don't eat fries.

Sitting here watching this and started drooling like Pavlov's dog, no joke

The Tommy jacket with the fat lapel classic

best Dogs ever

Greetings everyone and Thumbs Up!!!

Looks bomb brotha. Shoutout to Hella Chluy, I dig that Lid my guy ✊🏼🧐. Cheers Gents 👊🏼😎🤙🏼

Hiram's Chili 🌶️ Cheese 🧀 Hot Dogs! 🌭 Fried Onion Rings 🧅 Chilli Fries 🍟

I would have without a doubt got the same as you. I am from Detroit and we have Coney dogs there. I would trade a kidney for those and chili fries right now.

Back in the day doing a double dog day Hiram’s for a dog and root beer then head over to Callahans for a dog and a Yoo-hoo.

Been coming here since the 80s legendary spot.

I love a good chilli dog and some crispy onion rings, yum 😋

Been coming this er for 65 yrs. The best

It’s an institution! Nice shout to AB. Btw he said the best cheesesteak he ever had was at Donkey's Place in Camden. Also another Jersey gem is Steves Burgers in Garfield

I am not sure if it is a southern thing or not, but I love coleslaw on my hot dog with chili, onions and mustard. You need to find an authentic German spot and try a currywurst.

Hell yeah JL…you gotta load hotdogs like that up with all the extra’s to get the peak taste for real!!😋😋

Simple menu's usually mean one thing. Love it!

Poor man's beef wellington! Cheers.

Chili dogs look like a 10/10 for me

Love a simple but good hotdog!

Those onion rings look amazing they’re my favorite

Another great Jersey food place...🔥🔥🔥 JL!!!

There is nothing like a good hot dog with chili and cheese. I rather go to a hot dog stand but a store or restaurant will work.

Thanks so much for this travelogue. My dad took me to this place when he moved to Fort Lee. He basically lived across the street. I’m surprised and happy they’re still going strong.

RIP Anthony Bourdain.

Great review JL!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉 Loving the Godfather soundtrack in the background too!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

Chilli dogs are amazing 🤩

The glizzy kings. I see you brought your buddy "The real dill". Nice pickle mustard outfit.

JL,thanks for a good review. I'm a Canadian living in Zambia, but I always enjoy a great review!

JL I am proud of you! I remember when I subscribed to your channel with only 2k subs!! I’m sure you don’t remember me but I’ve meet you 5 years ago at the Jersey temple and my auntie is lok cha lady at fdr lol

I went to eat the other day at a place that used to house a bank (very small branch). Jersey John’s in the Borough of Woodland Park (formerly known as West Paterson), Passaic County, New Jersey. Great dogs! Great fries. Prices weren’t bad either. 🌭🍟🥤. 😁👌

Thank you for the video I was NOT aware of this place, thank goodness for YT! I will be going there this week The next place you need check out is Walter’s Hot Dogs, one in White Plains and the other in Mamaroneck Really delicious hot dog setup with Tater Tots inside with the hot dog, a real treat and experience They have been around since 1919

The grilled burgers are fire too.

That 🕺🏿zesty sauce at BK👌🏿

The onion rings are amazing

Have you tried Russ Ayres con Route 206 in Bordentown, NJ... The original owner used a pushcart to sale his hotdogs and pushed the cart all over the area... It is now in the building where I mentioned and they still use the Pushcart to cook the hotdogs... It is a must try...

Used to ride our bikes up there from WNY in the 1950's when I was a kid. Then as a teen drove our cars in the 60's.

JL the way you eat always makes me hungry.😂

I'd be guilty of a couple of the "DONT'S" posted at the front door: 1) I put ketchup on my hot dogs. Albeit not as much as I do mustard, but still do. 2) Not putting condiments UNDERNEATH the dogs (i.e., only on top). I do that because I tend to like plenty of condiments on my dogs & piling them all on top tends to make them fall off the dog (and if you're not careful, into your lap). Plus, for me, it seems to have an uneven taste (e.g., dog/bun & load of toppings). I prefer equal taste distribution.

Cheese coneys are legendary. 😘👌

Shoutout to the homie next to you with the Super Sonics hat.

Looks delicious! Just don't like being told what I CAN'T put on something I pay for.

Good review. I grew up in Westfield, New Jersey and I love their food.

Polo hat go too crazy JL

I go there at least 2 a week. Good cheap eats❤

Love Hiram’s! Was there a couple of weeks ago. Got to try the onion rings and chill dogs and fries next time!

Looks delicious! I am a big fun of good onion rings. Those do look like they are friend to perfection!

Absolute best hotdogs on the planet, right across the street from where my uncle lived for years. No place can top Hiram’s(including Rhutt’s Hutt which also great too).

Well done. I'm sitting here getting hungry watching you with envy

Shout out to my man’s in the Seattle Sonics gear✊🏾✊🏾

This was my spot when I worked for Time Warner Cable out in NJ Fort Lee area. That wasn't my hub but got sent out there to cover work at times. Gotta get the hamburger too

Another Jersey Gem. 💎

My restaurant hasnt even been built yet, but im still looking forward to the day youre at my "fast food" restaurant trying my simple menu. Im not talking about the viewers or wanting to get attention, but the person in front of the camera. I feel like ive known you for a long time lol. I know that sounds weird haha.

Dope vibes and good food. One day next year i would love to check out some food spots with you in My hometown Atlanta.

Watching at 5 am and I want those hotdogs and onion rings for breakfast.👍

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Another Great Video ! 🤘😎🤘❗

LOOKS AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS!!!❤

Back in the day it used to be Hiram's against Callahans.

Shout out to Chluy's Sonics gear. All this looks great.

Simply Seattle makes the show!

That first hot dog breaks the rules. The cheese is under the wet ingredient

Love chilli cheese fries 🍟😊❤

You know it’s going to be a good hotdog when it’s sliced cheese. Take you back to when you were a kid.

I know he tears the bathroom up when he goes home doing all these videos 😂😂😂😂

I shouldn't be watching this before bedtime.

The way to stop your onion rings from sliding out of the crispy batter is ; soak your sliced onions in ice water for 15 minutes.😮

If someone’s wondering He finally takes the first bite of the hotdog at 3:22

Have you tried Haledon Grill, Hot Grill, or Falls view? Gotta try 2 all the way with gravy or saucy fries!

Wish I lived over there I would definitely go and have some of that food.

Looks delectable ❤

Pro Tip: Order the hotdogs well done even extra well I live about 20 minutes away from Hirams. The staff there is always the same people that are friendly and fast. The prices are low even with today's inflation. The consistency of their food is always on point. Never fails to hit the spot. Won't say they have the best dog or burger but they damn make a great version.

I can't unsee it now but your friend looks like an older version of neon LoL

I would never allow someone to tell me what I can put on my hotdog.

I’m a complete man child because my hot dogs all get ketchup and sauerkraut. Been eating them like that since 1972.

Never dreamed about putting ketchup on onion rings. Not going to start now either.

Hiram’s is my spot to get my hot dog fix. I give it a slight edge over Rutt’s Hut because the dogs there have a touch more spice to them for me, but can’t go wrong either way…Rutt’s Hut homemade mustard relish is bangin’ though. Btw, you should’ve tried it without the chili cheese and opted for either the kraut or onion relish with mustard. The chili kind of drowns out the flavor of the dog.