July 7, 2016 | AUTHOR: Heather Zachariah

The Hotdog Caboose

If you’re looking for an outing–especially if you have kids that love trains–the Hotdog Caboose is the spot. The 100 year old caboose opened as a small restaurant back in 2011. I was able to get lunch for myself and my 2 kids for under $15. $2.35 for a simple dog; $3.00 for the works. Their Trackside Chili, Fire in the Caboose Chili and sweet baked beans are all homemade. Chili is $5 a bowl. They also sell take out quarts of chili ($11) in case you’re passing by around dinner time and are in a pinch. If you’re feeling a little naughty, you can splurge on onion rings, mozzarella sticks, or Frito pie. Finish it off with ice cream!
Mon-Fri: 11am – 6pm. Sat & Sun: 11am – 4pm.
Hotdog Caboose, 211 Greenwood Ave, Midland Park, NJ.

CATEGORIES: Fun, Lunch & Snacks

Author: Heather Zachariah

Former Art Director for Home Magazine, Heather Leahy Zachariah, left her career in publishing after baby number number one. She now works from home as a freelance graphic designer and a chauffeur to her 3 busy kids. "Working on TipsFromTown has been a wonderful outlet for me. It renewed my love of publishing where I can design colorful, enticing pages online and allows me to share the things I love about being a mom." Heather grew up in Shaker Heights, Ohio, a place that still is near and dear to her. " After living in Brooklyn for 18 years and studying Graphic Design at Pratt Institute, she now lives in the Jersey burbs. "I love living so close to NYC, but in my heart, I'm an Ohio girl."