Samantha Impaglia 
The 502 Washington Street storefront in Hoboken has seen several spots come and go over the years, and now the next chapter is officially here. International chicken wing chain Wingstop has opened its newest Hudson County location in the space most recently occupied by Kong Dog. Read on for more about Wingstop’s arrival at 502 Washington Street in Hoboken, New Jersey.
Wingstop’s Arrival in Hoboken
Wingstop’s Hoboken location is now open at 502 Washington Street. Per Jersey Digs, construction permits were placed in the windows, and interior demolition work began as of Thursday, June 5th, ahead of the restaurant’s opening in January 2026.
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About Wingstop
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Wingstop is known internationally for its chicken wings, tenders, sandwiches, and more. Sauce flavors include everything from unique flavors like spicy Korean BBQ, Hawaiian, and the limited-time Mexican Street Spice to classics like garlic parm, original hot, and mango habanero.
The restaurant has over 2,000 locations worldwide, including in 47 states in the United States. The Hoboken location will mark its 51st in New Jersey, with 3 other Hudson County locations in Bayonne, North Bergen, and Jersey City.
What Was There Before?
The downtown Hoboken space where Wingstop has opened has seen several restaurants come and go in the past few years. Most recently, it was home to Kong Dog — a Korean-style corn dog joint. After opening in early 2024, rumors were swirling in fall 2024 that Kong Dog had potentially closed its Hoboken outpost, but nothing had been confirmed. The news of Wingstop’s arrival now confirmed the closure of Kong Dog.
Before Kong Dog, BYOB Italian cafe Zero Otto Uno occupied the space for several years. After a five-year run in the Mile Square, the restaurant closed in August 2023. Prior to Zero Otto Uno, Mamoun’s Falafel resided in the 502 Washington Street space before moving to 300 Washington.
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