About

Jimmy Buff's of 14th Ave. & 9th St. in Newark, NJ is where the hot dog with an Italian twist was first concocted by the founder, James "Bluff" Racioppi in 1932. Great-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 Italian hot dog was first served as a treat by the Racioppis 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 combined with a hot dog is what allows the specialty its claim to originality. Today, over 81 years later, the Italian Hot Dog and its nearest relative, the Italian Sausage, are the staple fare at Jimmy 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.

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Hours

Monday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Amenities & Services

Dine-in Takeout Lunch Dinner
Debra P. Verified visit ★★★★★

Overall, I highly recommend visiting Jimmy Buffs. The food was just delicious, the bread was so fresh and it was a very... Overall, I highly recommend visiting Jimmy Buffs. The food was just delicious, the bread was so fresh and it was a very generous serving of high-quality. The owner and server was so polite and nothing was a bother. I will definitely go back and I recommend you try it for yourself. I think you will agree. Read more Read less


Beth B. Verified visit ★★★★★

Food was excellent. Great value for the money. Service was wonderful. Highly recommend.


Lisa F. Verified visit ★★★★★

Food was great!


Kevin D. Verified visit ★★★★★

Top class service. When owner’s there, much respect and appreciation.


Mary F. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Love their food, but a little pricey for a hot dog!


Linda O. Verified visit ★★★★☆

We did take-out. 1/4 pound hot dogs were good. Italian hot dog very tasty. Zuchini sticks were soggy and not crunchy en... We did take-out. 1/4 pound hot dogs were good. Italian hot dog very tasty. Zuchini sticks were soggy and not crunchy enough with no flavor on the breading. Parking was difficult so we parked one block before and walked. Read more Read less


Maylin M. Verified visit ★★★★★

It’s always great food, there’s never been anything other than what is expected. Great to see the business still running... It’s always great food, there’s never been anything other than what is expected. Great to see the business still running smoothly Read more Read less


Robert C. Verified visit ★★★★★

have not been there since they moved 9 years new owner just as good as old


Lisa B. Verified visit ★★★★★

I called them 15 minutes before closing. And informed them I live approximately 10 to 15 minutes away. They said know wo... I called them 15 minutes before closing. And informed them I live approximately 10 to 15 minutes away. They said know worry if you arrive a feed minutes after closing. Your food will be here waiting for you. That's was great service in my opinion. Read more Read less


Lisa B. Verified visit ★★★★★

I called them 15 minutes before closing. And informed them I live approximately 10 to 15 minutes away. They said know wo... I called them 15 minutes before closing. And informed them I live approximately 10 to 15 minutes away. They said know worry if you arrive a feed minutes after closing. Your food will be here waiting for you. That's was great service in my opinion. Read more Read less


Barbara S. Verified visit ★★★★☆

We live in Virginia and used to visit when we lived in NJ. No complaints.


Thomasina P. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Italian hot dog was good potatoes were mushy could have been fried more.


Edward W. Verified visit ★★★★★

This establishment was always known for their Italian Hot Dogs and they're excellent! Their other foods are excellent a... This establishment was always known for their Italian Hot Dogs and they're excellent! Their other foods are excellent as well! Onion rings to die for, chicken strips were juicy and flavorful and with all their foods, they give a generous amount. I'm 72 yrs. old and still frequent their restaurant! And NOW with a restaurant.com certificate! WIN WIN! Read more Read less


Edward W. Verified visit ★★★★★

This establishment was always known for their Italian Hot Dogs and they're excellent! Their other foods are excellent a... This establishment was always known for their Italian Hot Dogs and they're excellent! Their other foods are excellent as well! Onion rings to die for, chicken strips were juicy and flavorful and with all their foods, they give a generous amount. I'm 72 yrs. old and still frequent their restaurant! And NOW with a restaurant.com certificate! WIN WIN! Read more Read less


Connie K. Verified visit ★★★★★

Excellent Service, really tasty Italian dogs.Would come back again when in the neighborhood.


Frederick T. Verified visit ★★★★★

Great food. Not really able to find Italian Sausage and Hot Dogs like these any where else. If you haven't tried, it you... Great food. Not really able to find Italian Sausage and Hot Dogs like these any where else. If you haven't tried, it you are missing something. Read more Read less


Kimberlene P. Verified visit ★★★★★

I love this place. I've been a customer since I was young and they were in Newark and Irvington.


Kenneth L. Verified visit ★★★★★

We used to eat at Jimmy Buff's years ago when we were kids. They had the best Italian hot dogs then, and they are just a... We used to eat at Jimmy Buff's years ago when we were kids. They had the best Italian hot dogs then, and they are just as delicious today! Read more Read less


Bernita W. Verified visit ★★★★☆

I’ve been ordering takeout from Jimmy Buff’s for years. The food is always tasty at a great value.


Debbie L. Verified visit ★★★★★

Nice atmosphere, great selection. Extremely polite staff


Robin P. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Jimmy Buff's Italian hot dog and sausage sandwiches are legendary in northern New Jersey. They are so big and filled wi... Jimmy Buff's Italian hot dog and sausage sandwiches are legendary in northern New Jersey. They are so big and filled with deliciousness, including the potatos and peppers/onions. It's a very big meal that makes you wonder "how am I ever gonna finish this?" But it is so good, when it's done you wish you had more! Read more Read less


Nichole P. Verified visit ★★★★★

Jimmy Buff’s is a local treat. Never crowded but always good italian style hot dogs. The sides are good as well!


Jamie S. Verified visit ★★★★★

The place was nice and clean. The staff was extremely nice and friendly and the food was beyond amazing and delicious.


Marisol R. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Our sandwich was not prepared as instructed although we spend a few minutes reviewing it with the server.


Frank S. Verified visit ★★★★★

Very good Newark style Italian hot dogs.


Dennis T. Verified visit ★★★★★

Great food, good location, nice people working there


Thomas B. Verified visit ★★★★☆

excellent food,friendley and fast service


George G. Verified visit ★★★★★

We did take out. Service was quick, food was hot and fresh.


Patricia B. Verified visit ★★★★★

best Italian Hotdog & sausage sandwich in Union county!!!!


Barbara B. Verified visit ★★★★☆

The taste of the food was excellent, just like the old Jimmy Buff's in Newark, however, the hotdogs were much smaller.


Kim R. Verified visit ★★★★★

Friendly service, good food, clean establishment.


Carol P. Verified visit ★★★★★

The original Italian Hot Dog. Friendly service and atmosphere. Also has a great menu.


Frank J. Verified visit ★★★★★

Ordered takeout shortly before closing time. Was very accomdating


Tashauna V. Verified visit ★★★★★

The cashier was professional and funny


Nadine B. Verified visit ★★★★★

it's just friendly relaxed atmosphere with great food that reminds you of times when it was not just fast food!


Roseann J. Verified visit ★★★★★

Everyone should experience a jimmy buff hotdog in their lifetime.


Anonymous Verified visit ★★★★☆

Friendly and calm


Patricia H. Verified visit ★★★★★

great food, nothing fancy about the décor but pleasant.


Anonymous Verified visit ★★★★☆

The double hot dog was great except for the bread, I think it was a lower quality bread, it fell apart while I was tryin... The double hot dog was great except for the bread, I think it was a lower quality bread, it fell apart while I was trying to eat it. I also got the chili which was really bad but everything else that I ordered was good. I will go back again because I am hook on Jimmy Buffs sandwiches. Read more Read less


Richard W. Verified visit ★★★★★

Service was excellent


Paul P. Verified visit ★★★★★

Great, friendly staff. Fresh ingredients. Quick service.


Ronald H. Verified visit ★★★★★

HAPPY SERVICE


Christina M. Verified visit ★★★★★

Great food. Generous portions. Nice seating area.


Walter G. Verified visit ★★★★★

Servings were huge for the price. meal was good and owner who works there was very nice, and makes you want to come back... Servings were huge for the price. meal was good and owner who works there was very nice, and makes you want to come back again. Read more Read less


Ann E. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Store was clean, no smell from cooking, very pleasant service and sandwiches were delicious and generous.


Audrey A. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Kind and friendly


Lafonia D. Verified visit ★★★★★

The staff were great


Chris C. Verified visit ★★★★★

Food was very good and also the service


Lisa E. Verified visit ★★★★★

The staff was very friendly and the food was fresh and tasted great!


Holly C. Verified visit ★★★★★

Portion was huge & delicious. Service was great & timelyv


N. J. Verified visit ★★★★★

The woman who took my order was very pleasant and professional. My order was cooked fresh and it was hot even after a 30... The woman who took my order was very pleasant and professional. My order was cooked fresh and it was hot even after a 30 minute drive. Read more Read less


Kasia . Verified visit ★★★★★

Brings back memories of Newark. Great food and place. Come with an appetite!


Kasia . Verified visit ★★★★★

Food is great, place is clean. If you get the double come with an appetite!


Daniel C. Verified visit ★★☆☆☆

Only eating here because of certificates. Hamburger had funny smell and taste like it was either bad or frozen too long.... Only eating here because of certificates. Hamburger had funny smell and taste like it was either bad or frozen too long. Didn't report it because order was take out and didn't feel like going back. Read more Read less


Kaleb K. Verified visit ★★★☆☆

I had sausage with peppers, onions & Potatoes. The vegetables were good but I feel the sausage was starting to go bad. I... I had sausage with peppers, onions & Potatoes. The vegetables were good but I feel the sausage was starting to go bad. It had a "strange" taste and distinct after taste. I only ate part of the sausage and discarded the rest. Read more Read less


Sheena H. Verified visit ★★☆☆☆

Didn't dine in, had take out.


Jay M. Verified visit ★★★★★

Great food & reasonable price.


Gina C. Verified visit ★★★★★

Very friendly and clean atmosphere


Brianna P. Verified visit ★★★★★

The best place to get an authentic Italian Hot Dog with the works. Mike is doing a great job with this location. Food wa... The best place to get an authentic Italian Hot Dog with the works. Mike is doing a great job with this location. Food was hot and tasty, restaurant is clean, staff are friendly Read more Read less

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