After 30 years of spending personal, work, and family time in Liverpool, I finally made my first…read morepilgrimage to Heid's -- which feels a little like realizing you've been orbiting a national treasure without ever stepping inside. For context: My family has been Hoffmann's‑hot‑dog loyalists for decades. We've grilled them at home, served them at parties, and defended them in debates that got way too passionate for a conversation about encased meat. So walking into Heid's felt like I was cheating on a long‑term partner. And yet... Heid's didn't just meet my expectations -- it hurdled over them. My son and I stopped in for a quick lunch. He immediately committed a culinary misdemeanor by putting ketchup on a hot dog, which no one should do after the age of eight. But even that couldn't distract from how good everything was. The snap, the flavor, the nostalgia‑in‑a‑bun energy -- all flawless. Heid's isn't just a restaurant. It's a generational rite of passage. Families have been coming here forever, and you can feel that history the second you walk in. And here's the kicker: I drove up from Connecticut, and I would absolutely do it again. Heid's is worth the miles. Worth the hype. Worth the decades‑late arrival. I can't believe it took me this long.

Oh my goodness--the nostalgia! I haven't been to Heid's in probably 15-20 years. Growing up, Heid's…read morewas such a summer staple, so now that I've moved back home, it only felt right to make my way here. Heid's has that old-school, cafeteria-style setup where you go down the line to get your food. It's simple, classic, and honestly gives me Happy Days vibes. The menu is straight comfort food--hot dogs, chicken tenders, Philly cheesesteaks, sausages with peppers and onions, and more. They also have deserts like brownies, cookies & chocolate cake. They do server beer and have lots of fountain drink options as well. I got a Gianelli sausage with cheese fries and chili. Ummm --it was so good. The fries could've used just a little more salt and pepper, but that sausage hit the spot. My mom got a sausage with cheese fries and macaroni salad and loved it. No complaints here! Next door is Sweet Treats, their ice cream stand, and it's the perfect way to end your meal. They've got soft serve, hard ice cream, milkshakes, smoothies, flurries--you name it. My mom got a raspberry-lime sherbet twist, and I went all in with cookie dough chocolate chip ice cream mixed with vanilla, topped with whipped cream and caramel syrup. So refreshing and delicious. If you are ever in the Syracuse/Liverpool area, I definitely recommend trying Heid's at least 3 times in your life. It's affordable, family-friendly, and full of nostalgia. They also have live bands on Wednesdays, car shows, outdoor seating, and community events for kids throughout the year. Definitely tastes exactly the way I remember. If you do decide to try out Heid's, leave me a comment and let me know how you liked it!

This unmarked hot dog station in the middle of the Commons right outside of Bank of America is an…read moreIthaca fixture. They serve classic all beef, grilled, hot dogs with any of the following items kosher New York City sauerkraut, freshly grilled onions and peppers, spicy pepper relish, onions, classic pickle relish, Nancy's mustard, and of course ketchup and yellow mustard. They even have veal dogs, Italian pork sausages, and chicken spiedies (grilled chicken cubes in a hotdog bun -- spiedies are an upstate NY invention). I have tried all of these options and they are all fantastic, but I am a purest and love the kosher all beef dog with grilled peppers and a touch of sauerkraut the best. You can also purchase frito-lay bags of chips and bottled/canned drinks. He uses local wieners ...tee hee....from Hofmann's franks based out of Syracuse New York. Lou notes that he thinks that "central New Yorkers prefer the grilled flavor to the classic New York city steamed or boiled hot dogs." This is why he switched to a gas powered grill in 2001. I can't agree more, I love the grill. Lou is super friendly, and he'll chat with you as he prepares your dogs. Its $2 per hot dog. One dog is a great snack, 2 dogs or 1 chicken spiedie is a great meal. I never "plan" to eat here as the hours are dependent on the wether, I usually see them while walking around the commons and can't resist.

I'm surprised there aren't more reviews. The food is fantastic. The prices ($3 for sausage with…read morepeppers and onions?!?!) are incredible, and Lou is an extremely nice guy.

The best dogs ever! These are literally the only hot dogs that I will eat. Nothing else even comes…read moreclose!

Hofmann makes a pretty amazing hot dog. One of my top favorite hot dogs that are readily available…read morein supermarkets. I live down here in Orlando, Florida and Hofmann hot dogs are available at Publix and I have seen them at Aldi, as well. My favorite of their hot dog offerings is their Hofmann Natural Casing German Brand Franks. They have a great flavor, mild but well rounded. The natural casing gives the hot dog a good snap as you bite into it. Hofmann makes a great hot dog and this hot dog is a German style pork and beef frankfurter. Price is about along the line with other decent quality hot dogs. They also go on sale at a BOGO (buy one, get one free) on a somewhat regular basis. Not too often, but often enough. Hofmann hot dogs are extremely popular up in upstate New York around the Syracuse, New York area. Again, they are a quality hot dog and once you try them, I think you will like them. I opt to give Hofmann five stars (), Hofmann makes a great hot dog with a focus on flavor and quality. Check them out, I think you will enjoy them Hence the reason for the five stars (). Give them a try.

The hot dogs took me back to back home and I felt like I was in Times Square while enjoying the…read morechilli cheese dogs. The buffalo Mac and cheese can be just a bit better but love to see the effort. The service was amazing and I'm hoping to see this food truck grow in many ways. #TRYTHEIRDOGS

The food hear is excellent & the service is impeccable. Most people doubt food trucks, but do not…read morehesitate to stop by this establishment and grab a great meal with friendly conversation :)

From the owner: Hi I am the proud owner of 3Lp Hot Dogs I have different styles and selection of hot dogs the best…read morein Auburn New York

Been here a number of times now and they are one of the best and most reasonably priced places…read morearound in the area. You can go here without feeling like you are spending a fortune. They have a ton of soft serve ice cream flavors but the big bonus here is Hershey's ice cream which can be more difficult to find as everyone seems to carry Perry's which is substandard compared to Hershey's in almost every way. Right now they still have the Banana Moose Tracks which is a fantastic flavor. They have hot dogs also with lots of toppings. They also have a playground of sorts for kids with several Pavilions they've recently put up. Best part is they went the extra mile and put up a fence on the edge of where kids play to keep kids from wandering into road. Finally, they have a wall up now where the seating is located too, once again, keep kids and others from wondering into the busy parking lost entrance. It's busy and popular but worth it. Can't go wrong!

Awesome banana split! Perry's ice cream, marshmallow sauce, hot fudge, delicious. Well done. Thanks!read more

On the corner of Fay Road and Onondaga Blvd in the parking lot of Abbotts Frozen Custard you will…read morefind Tim's Hotdogs stand. Yes, I know we all love Hoffmann and it is sacrilegious to say other wise. But here me out. Owner Tim makes all his menu items from scratch! His hotdogs, sausage patties, and sausage links! Oh, his condiments are all his creation as well. Ketchup , mustard, and relish all made from scratch by Tim! I asked Tim what he recommended I try on my first visit. He said definitely the chili dog. I was glad I did! Tim has a mixture of brisket and pork that he grinds, puts in a casing and then smokes. He than warms it back up on a flat top griddle at the stand. You definitely taste all the flavors that went into creating this dog! Thoughts after the first bite? Meaty and smoke! It's definitely one of a kind when you think of a hotdog. You definitely get that meat flavor with a hint of smokiness. The chili is meat based and sweet which blends in beautifully with the dog. The homemade mustered added a spice with a small kick. Complimenting the spice was the ketchup with hints of brown sugar sweetness and vinegar. Tim was a pretty cool guy to meet. Proud of his food and pretty chill wearing tie-dye and listening to some Dead tunes. I'm looking forward to coming back and trying some more of his home creations such as his shaved ribeye sandwich and sausage with peppers and onions. We can still throw our beloved Hoffmanns on the grill but for something a bit different stop over and try this delicious hotdog as well! You can find him in Abbott's parking lot Tuesdays - Fridays starting at 11:00am to 2:30pm.

Stopped by at about noon on a Friday. There were two other customers in front of me, but I probably…read moreonly had to wait three minutes to be served. I ordered a homemade hot Italian sausage patty and slathered it with homemade mustard and peppers and onions. I also had a hotdog, but unfortunately it wasn't one of Tim's homemade dogs which I was eager to try. The sausage sandwich was excellent. Good heat from the well seasoned sausage was amplified by a nice kick from the mustard. The peppers and onions were nice additions but I think next time I'll just enjoy the sausage and mustard by themselves. The dog was just a Hoffman's fried up on the griddle. Totally fine. Especially compared price wise with local competition. Totalled 8 bucks for an excellent lunch. My mouth is watering writing this review-the sausage is that good. Go try out Tim's, you won't be disappointed.

A huge fan of this place and I am glad my wife recommended it to me…read more Food: I ended up going with an all-american beef burger which was OUTSTANDING. I was also super interested in their salted potatoes which I never had before. The potatoes were good, but the butter by the end made it a bit heavy, albeit delicious. Service: the young lady helping us was so nice and gave us some recommendations which ended up with the potatoes. Aesthetic: really cool design with the tables and almost feels like a camp cantina. I really liked that they served the potatoes in a plant pot, it made it feel very farm-like.

Nice spot in pretty much the middle of nowhere in upstate NY. I apologize that I can't recall the…read morenames of the dogs we ordered, but mine had peanut butter and was excellent. My wife's was great too. Sadly they did not have shakes when we went. I absolutely loved the poutine tots, and this was probably my favorite thing we ordered! I had a good chuckle at the negative reviews posted in the bathroom too. I won't be joining those. It's counter service with lots of seating inside, and the restaurant was clean and vibrant. Staff was friendly too, and I enjoyed the tableside marshmallow toasting. The marshmallow did seem to have an odd floral taste to it, but I didn't mind it at all. They also have alcohol available.

Used to hit m and m every time I was in Elmira so needed a new place to try. Very very solid hits…read moreIMO. Super fresh loaded and great. My new go to when in town. 3.50 reasonable and super sweet people.