Galloping Hill Inn
“The hot dogs have a great snap to them and go great with a birch beer, both of which they are most known for.”
“Outdoor seating is hard to get on nice days so make sure you have someone to save you a seat.”
“The ordering process is a lil fast paced and they seem to remember the orders pretty well.”
Galloping Hill Inn
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Under $10
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I'm adding a star for the nice folks who work the counter. The hot dog is ok, but the bun is too big – not a great match. I had the dog with grilled onions. Next time I'll have to try something else. Parking lot is a bit chaotic
Top 5 hot dog joint in NJ. $2 beers. Excellent burgers and fries. Hot Dogs are legendary. This is the joint of all joints.
Classic New Jersey "road side find" ! This burger and hotdog place is busy, clean, casual and, more important, fun.
My friend was looking for lunch today and I immediately pulled up Yelp. He stopped me, saying he knew of a "Dom place". It was Galloping Hill.
He had a burger and said it was good… I had two hot dogs with kraut and mustard. Mistake! The dogs are gigantic. One would have been enough. But the dogs had a good "snap" and the kraut was piled high, hot and fresh. The good brown mustard was tangy.
Fries were hot and cooked to a golden brown but typical of the breed.
Fast service and fair priced.
I liked what I had, thought the place was fun and would go back.
Another special NJ find. Like an old time roadside stand, alas, in the middle of a crowded town.
Recommended …
I like these roadside eateries, just not…you know–in Five Points. Traffic is hell in this area, especially from 4:30pm and after. However, I was lucky enough to stop by a few hours ago when it was only partially busy and the motor mayhem wasn't as bad.
Hot Dog w/ House Chili and Cheese: The hot dogs here are simply boiled–nothing fancy when it comes to preparing them. Their chili has a nice texture, while the cheese was nice and gooey. Flavor wise, the chili itself is pretty basic. It is not salty, herby, peppery–it just tastes like a lightly seasoned meaty chili. That's fine because the cheese is what adds the saltiness. Someone mentioned the hot dogs here are "gigantic." I personally think that's an exaggeration. They seem like normal-sized hot dogs on a homemade and slightly oversized bun.
Hot Dog w/ Mustard, 'kraut, and Chopped Onions: I like it, but they added a little too much chopped onion and not enough 'kraut. The hot dog was lathered nicely with a generous amount of mustard. Other hot dogs I've tried are almost always juicy but excessively salty; the ones here are perfect–nice snap with each bite, too. Order a birch beer to go with your meal!
Waffle Fries w/ Gravy and Cheese: I could snack on these all day if I had to! The waffle fries are nothing special, but the gravy was rich and flavorful, blending well with the melted cheddar cheese on top. You could also get the same thing but with crinkle fries (it's cheaper, too).
You could either eat on the benches outside/near the counter or in the indoor dining area. The indoor dining area has quite a few tables (no booth seats) and a TV or two. I would definitely stop by again for a hot dog or try their wraps. There are plenty of other items on their menu.
If you want to wait forever in line for greasy 'bad for you' food, this is the place to do it! If you want a parking lot that makes no sense and is confusing to get in and out of and yet is on a very busy intersection, this place is for you!
I admit, the food is banging. It's heart-attack-on-a-plate delicious, greasy, amazing food. It's been around forever, locals love it, and it's a landmark whenever people are giving directions. That shows just how much of a staple this place is.
Try it at least once, it's worth the trip.
Wait, how did I forget to review this? You all know that I am constantly in search of the best hot dogs in NJ so when I can, I stop for hot dogs…which means I'm usually NOT with Wifey and I very well may be with co-workers. Anyway, I used to come to Galloping Hill WAAAAAYYYY back when it was Peterson's…35-40 years ago. The hot dogs THEN were amazing-so good that I still remember them to this day. Galloping Hill, you had big shoes ot fill and you filled them quite nicely!
I'm not sure what brand of hot dog they use here, but the "snap" when you bite into them hasn't changed in 40 years. I had three dogs here…a Chili-cheese dog, a chili-cheese and kraut dog, and a Kraut, onions and mustard dog. We also shared cheese fries and my co-worker had a cheese steak. Everything was outstanding. Chili was top-notch, kraut and onions were full of flavor, the buns were fresh and though they were a little large for the dogs, they were tasty. Look, I've traveled far and wide in NJ for hot dogs and This place is DEFINITELY in my top ten in the state…possibly even my top five…but to make sure I may have to stop in again.
Maybe a second round of deliciousness for my taste buds will solidify a top five ranking?!?
I have patronized Galloping Hill for years and always make it a point to stop there whenever I am in North Jersey. Although my favorite dogs are still Nathan's Natural Casing dogs, I do love Galloping Hills double dogs with hot relish and their onion rings are outstanding as well!
Galloping Hill Inn is a great place to stop for lunch or dinner. Their hot dogs are one of my favorite comfort foods in the world. The hot dogs have a nice distinct snap when you bite into them. My favorite options are sweet works, chopped raw onions, or the standard mustard. Make sure to wash it down with the birch beer too!
The service has always been very quick. Keep an eye out for special BOGO free promotions through out the year.
In all of my years of going here I have only tried the walk up window. They do offer indoor seating with a full menu.