Tommy's Italian Sausage & Hot Dogs

I have been going to Tommy's since I was a kid. They are an elizabeth staple and worth the travel to get a taste of home.

We took a drive to Elizabeth, NJ, to try Tommy’s Italian Sausage and Hotdogs. According to their sign, they were voted the best in 2018, so we had to see what the hype was about. It turned out to be a unique twist on a classic favorite. I ordered a hotdog and a sausage, both served with sliced potatoes in pita bread—definitely not something I’d had before. The combination was delicious and very different from the usual fare. At first glance, I wondered how in the world I was supposed to eat something that size, and sure enough, I couldn’t finish it! If you plan on visiting, don’t expect indoor seating—this is a walk-up window spot where you order and get your food quickly. We ate in our car, but on a nice spring day, you could grab a bench across the street. Since we live too far away to

I visited Tommy’s on 5/31 and it didn’t disappoint me at all. I had the Double Italian Hotdog with everything on it and also bought potatoes in a cup which was delicious. It’s hard finding a good Italian hotdog spot nowadays especially a place that has great quality and flavor. The service was amazing from the time I walked up to the window until I left. If I’m in the Elizabeth, I’ll love to come back. Keep up the great work guys. Grade A.

At first glance, one might merely shrug this place off as "Oh, just another hot dog stand". However, it takes more than just a nice looking front to make a great hot dog establishment. And this where Tommy's excels. The hot dogs and sausages are top quality, the chili quite palatable, and the cup of potatoes is a satisfying compliment to your sandwich. The prices are very reasonable as well, and the service is very attentive and accommodating. There is only one drawback, and that one is a common occurrence with stands of this kind. There is almost no place to eat your food here, unless you want to sidle up to a narrow ledge and have a standing meal, or go across the street to Olympia Square and sit down on a narrow cement block. The quality of it all is worth it though.

I love the cheesesteaks. The service is outstanding and Tommy and his father are super friendly. The potatoes are fresh and pair perfect with a can of soda.