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Is Jimmy Buff's Still Open? Man v. Food Update (West Orange, NJ)

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As of September 2026, Jimmy Buff's is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 2026.

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What the source shows: Jimmy Buff's own website displays a live current date (September 8, 2026) and copyright year 2026, plus active third-party ordering links (DoorDash, Grubhub, ZippEats) for the West Orange location, indicating the business is currently operating.

  • Season / episode Season 9, Episode 2
  • Original air date
  • Address 60 Washington St, West Orange, NJ 07052

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What happened after Man v. Food?

Casey Webb opened the Newark, New Jersey episode of Man v. Food's ninth season at Jimmy Buff's, a hot dog stand in nearby West Orange credited with inventing the Italian hot dog, according to Wikipedia's Man v. Food season 9 article. Founded in 1932 by James "Jimmy Buff" Racioppi, the stand cooks all-beef hot dogs, sausages, peppers, onions and potatoes together in oil on the same grill. Webb tried a "double," two deep-fried hot dogs loaded with fried peppers, onions and potatoes into an Italian-style bun and topped with mustard and ketchup. The segment also featured an appearance by West Orange mayor Robert D. Parisi. Jimmy Buff's own website, current as of September 2026, lists the West Orange location on Washington Street and continues to sell hot dogs, sausages and merchandise through delivery partners including DoorDash and Grubhub. The business describes itself as the original home of the Italian hot dog, a dish now imitated at other New Jersey stands.

Featured on Man v. Food

Season / episode
Season 9, Episode 2
Original air date
Episode title
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What was featured
the Italian hot dog, ordered as a double
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Jimmy Buff's

Frequently asked questions

Is Jimmy Buff's still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Jimmy Buff's is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 2026.

What happened to Jimmy Buff's after Man v. Food?

Casey Webb opened the Newark, New Jersey episode of Man v. As of September 2026, Jimmy Buff's is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 2026.

Where is Jimmy Buff's located?

60 Washington St, West Orange, NJ 07052. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Man v. Food featured Jimmy Buff's?

Season 9, Episode 2 of Man v. Food, first aired January 4, 2022.

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Address
60 Washington St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
jimmybuffs.com

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