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“Hearty Hot Dogs established in 1932!”
Jimmy Buff's of 14th Ave. & 9th St. in Newark, NJ is where the hotdog with an Italian twist was first concocted by the founder James "Bluff" Racioppi in 1932. Grandpa got his nickname from his style at the card table. Translation from Italian to English came up with the nickname "BUFF". In the 20s and 30s everyone had a nickname and hence James Racioppi became known as "Jimmy Buff".The sandwich was first served as a treat by the Racioppi's for close friends and relatives. It went over so big with them it became the center of their menu and ultimately a customer favorite. The fresh onions, peppers, and potatoes combines with a hot dog is what allows the speciality its claim to originality.Today, over 80 years later, the Italian Hot Dog and it's nearest relative, the Italian Sausage, are the staple fare at Jimmy's Buff's and take turns outselling each other.Today we cook our Italian Hot Dogs and Sausages in cholesterol free soybean oil just like Grandpa Buff did in 1932. The tradition lives on.
I'm simply rating the Italian hot dog--it's perfect. The bread is hearty, yet soft; it absorbs the oil from the peppers, onions and potatoes, which honestly just adds additional goodness. This is... Read more
The original is still the best! The perfect combination of hot dogs, potatoes, peppers, onions and bread. Quick service is also key. Read more
JIMMY never disappoints. Had a few guests over who never had it and it was my first time in a long time having the double Italian hot dog. Staff is always friendly. I got extra onions, lots of... Read more
Jimmy Buff's Italian Hot Dogs
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- Sun: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Mon - Thu: 10:30 am - 8:30 pm
- Fri, Sat: 10:30 am - 9:30 pm
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