Located in a charming train caboose at 211 Greenwood Ave, Midland Park, NJ, Hot Dog Caboose offers a delightful culinary experience focused on hot dogs that feel both nostalgic and innovative. Customers rave about the owner’s warmth and knowledge, especially regarding gluten-free options. Connor Macfarland highlighted her accommodating nature, ensuring that all guests, including those with dietary restrictions, feel welcome.
Wendy Drews showcased the diverse menu, featuring standout items like the Jumbo dog and the Chicago pretzel dog. Her enthusiasm for the local coffee adds another layer to this unique dining destination. For true hot dog aficionados, the natural casing Sabretts are prepared to perfection, as noted by Jeff Trenholm, who enjoyed chili cheese dogs on both regular and pretzel buns, admiring the texture contrasts.
Jaclyn Patti praised the adorable caboose atmosphere, emphasizing its affordability and charm, making it a perfect spot for family outings. Overall, Hot Dog Caboose encapsulates a delightful fusion of quality hot dogs and a unique setting, inviting visitors to savor each bite in a cozy, whimsical environment.
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Service options
Outdoor seating
Takeaway
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Fast service
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Lunch
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Solo dining
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
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Coffee
Comfort food
Food
Quick bite
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Lunch
Dinner
Dessert
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Historic
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Tourists
Planning
Accepts reservations
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Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
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Children
Good for kids
Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
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Reviews For Hot Dog Caboose
Connor Macfarland
Jun 27,2025
Lady who owns the stand is very knowledged with gluten free and very sweet. There are a few gluten free options and would definitely come back
Wendy Drews
May 11,2025
The coffee here was smooth it was a local NJ brand. This was the Jumbo dog with cheese and the Chicago pretzel dog. The veggie chili ordered fire was decently spicy. This is a unique little place I wish I knew about this place 10 years ago.
Charlie Batilo
May 7,2025
Great tasting hot dogs and priced proper! Love the Chicago style dog! Thank you!
Jeff Trenholm
May 6,2025
Stop #3 on our Summer Hot Dog Joint and Diner tour 2018...and a decent trip from our area, Hot Dog Caboose in Midland Park, NJ. My son Jason REALLY wanted to go here (plus I love trains, lol), so we made the trip today. Very cool location in an actual caboose sitting on an abandoned siding along with an old passenger car at the old station (now an art gallery). It's also next to an active local freight line, didn't see a train tho :( Decent sized menu, but this is about the dogs. Hot dogs are natural casing Sabretts cooked hot water style if I'm not mistaken. They have lots of topping options as well as regular or pretzel buns. I opted for two chili cheese dogs...one regular bun, one pretzel bun...and a plain with mustard on a pretzel bun. Jason had a plain dog on a pretzel bun (and some chicken bites). Really good stuff. Tasty chili, cheese sauce and snappy dog. Pretzel buns were toasted on the outside, soft on the inside. Really good texture. I had an awesome Boylan Bottling diet root beer as well. Had a little spicy kick to it... Jason ended his meal with a Sponge Bob ice cream bar. Sitting area has 3 round wooden tables with umbrellas and is freight track adjacent, lol. Definitely worth the trip. Check 'em out sometime.
Jaclyn Patti
Apr 18,2025
Adorable little old train caboose that has good hot dogs. My son’s favorite place to go! A gem of of place. Affordable too!
Burt Shoobs
Apr 3,2025
While eateries with edifices consisting of converted train cars are not a unique idea (There was a similar hot dog place in Passaic a few years ago; the caboose still stands at its location at River Road next to the Gregory Avenue bridge, but it's now a used car dealership), Hot Dog Caboose has its own unique charm. It is foremost, a standout structure in the area, an actual caboose car being located within the site of the former Wortendyke Train Station in Midland Park, thus making it quite apropos for its site. It is an extremely popular eatery in the area, with lots of locals, bus and truck drivers, and even people from miles away stopping by for a bite. And why not? Firstly, the hot dogs are Sabrett's, a top brand. Their sides, particularly the spuds, are a great complimentary dish, the prices are very reasonable and the service is among the best I have encountered. Even though this place is ADA compliant, the manager took a little time to bring out a meal to a wheelchair bound customer. Kudos to this establishment. Seating here is just a few umbrellaed tables, but in case of overflow, there are a few benches nearby for consuming your meal.
Owen Leynes
Mar 23,2025
Hit the spot just right, never would've thought to put tortilla chips on a hot dog but it was really good.
Tatiana Hoover
Mar 7,2025
So worth the trip!! The hotdogs are delicious. Very friendly owners. Plenty of parking, outside picnic tables available.
Reviews For Hot Dog Caboose