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 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

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!

My father in law has a couple connections to Heid's. He ate here as a loyal customer when the…read moreoriginal owner was slinging hot dogs from a food cart. He also managed their business as their personal banker. So of course we had to come here to have a hot dog at this joint while we are visiting New York. It's cool that this joint was established in 1917. We are eating at a landmark of Liverpool. Walking in the front, there's a huge menu board to check out. We all walked in and ordered. It is a little crowded in the ordering area. There's not a lot of space between the wall and the counter. We ordered quite a few things. Of course we had to try everything. I really wanted to try the hot dogs but they gave veal in them. I just can't wrap my head around the veal. So, tonight I ordered the sausage with onions and peppers, onion rings and fries. Everything was cooked right in front of us while we were waiting. Everything on the grill looked so good! We loaded up our trays with our goodies after it was all cooked and headed to the dining area. I added some mustard and ketchup to my sausage. The onions and peppers were sautéed nicely. The sausage was tasty but dry. I ate about half and was over it. I didn't eat it with the roll, it was just too much. The onion rings were my favorite! I love the beer batter that they use. I dipped that onion ring in a side of cheese sauce, fantastic! The fries were good as well. And yes, they are even better dipped in cheese sauce. My husband smashed both of his chili and cheese dogs. He washed everything down with their chocolate milk. I had a sip of it and it's super chocolatey! It was neat to eat here today. I got to see what my father in law was a part of when he was Heid's personal banker. And eat what he used to eat when he was young. Everyone really enjoyed their meals. I really enjoyed the onion rings with the cheese sauce. If we ever make it back to New York, I'm pretty sure we will be here again. I'm looking forward to it.

We had to experience Orbakers again on our visit to the Sodus area. Still good, though I remember…read moremy White Hot being a bit bigger and more flavorful--perhaps nostalgia. No dogs allowed inside--and it was raining pretty good outside so that wasn't an option. They also don't give out cups for water anymore, since people were abusing it and getting soda. 3 bucks for a water bottle! The sundaes are still tasty, though inflation has brought them from $1 to $1.95. Still a great deal! Service was friendly and we had a tasty dinner.

I started coming over 40 years ago. It's definitely expanded over the years. It brings back a lot…read moreof good memories. The staff is always friendly and top notch. The decoration really hasn't changed much since I was a kid, and that's perfectly fine with me. The food, as always, was hot, fresh and hit the spot!

I have been buying Hoffman Hots and Coneys for many, many years. It has been a staple for the…read moresummer. I am handicapped and had InstaCart deliver both kinds. Couldn't wait to devour a cooney, my husband a regular hot. At the same time we both spit them out. My husband who loves salt, couldn't eat his and it took a while to get the taste of salt out of my mouth. What happened??? These have gone to many states and a staple for our summer. Sorry I won't be buying them any more.

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

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.

When you go to Mac's Drive-In, you're going for an experience. Set in a stage back in time, you…read morecan eat inside, outside at picnic tables, or pull up to the back and eat in your car. Servers come up to your car and set up a tray off your window. Today we opted to eat outside at one of the picnic tables, which was a great date spot. Not only is the vibe retro, but the prices were too. We were shocked at how good the price was for my fantastic which came with three sides. Don't skip on the honey buns or the rootbeer. The pizza was also huge and a great price.

Loved it! Huge Kick Back in time. An original Drive-In and open summer air burger, dog, sandwich…read morejoint. We tripped upon Mac's while cruising through Town. No roller skates serving cars, but window tray service is still available. We chose to park and walk. Grabbed a covered table just outside the open doors. People sitting at the raised bar while others stood snarfing down a burger and/or a dog or two. Our order consisted of a few Hot Dogs seared off the grill, couple cheese bacon burgers, and yup a couple grilled cheese too irresistible to pass up. This was for 3 of us, plus a few nibbles for the pups. Beverages, a cold one (water) for the pup. Must have fountain root beer, root beer float, and a cold local brew. This was a major highlight to our trip - thanks MAC & Richardson Root Beer! Oh, did I mention three cones and a pup cup to go?

This place is well marked has easy parking not usually a long line and a lot of great options…read more It closes at eight sharp, so get here early. They serve soft, serve and hard ice cream and cones cups. They have shakes sprinkles and everything in between. It's your classic Mom and pop custard shop. Seating is only outside. Very casual. Flip-flops encouraged. Open 12pm-8 daily! I highly recommend you check it out

Dairy up here tastes so much sweeter and fresher!…read more The ice cream and custard was delicious! They also make the waffle cones fresh to order, which is amazingly delicious! The cow decor is entertaining and goes perfectly with the giant cow on the roof. You can spot this ice cream parlor from a mile away on the quiet one lane road into town.

Pulling up to this diner, was like wow, really, I picked this place. But what a unique find…read more The inside has typical Diner flaire with booth seating and table as well as counter. The place was busy and when a table is available, you seat yourself. Service was very friendly and attentive. Reason for 4th star. Worth stopping when in the area and will return, next trip to the outlets. Just no lemonade or turkey dinner! Private parking, large lot. Milk shakes oh my. Unique menu, with interesting toppings. Vanilla milk shake was excellent. Stay away from their lemonade. Very disappointed. Pepsi machine and tasted poorly. TURKEY DINNER WAS JUST OK. SIDE Salad came with the dinner. Very fresh. Next trip getting their Julienne Salad. Looked amazing. Roast Turkey Dinner - Just like Thanksgiving, Not! Oven roasted turkey breast with our homemade stuffing (don't think it was) & gravy (so, so) over it all. Served with cranberry sauce 15.99. French Fries were very good. Fried Clams - Deep fried to perfection, on a bed of lettuce served with our cocktail or tartar sauce 16.9 Was large and very good. Chicken Caesar Salad - Chilled romaine tossed with caesar dressing, parmesan cheese, croutons and topped with grilled chicken 13.99 Was extra yummy.

True Northern Hospitality! A warm welcome, "What can I get for you, Sugar" attitude…read more It's one of the most welcoming restaurants I've ever been to. The older woman who took care of us gave us the service you would expect from going to grandmas house. It was wonderful, I miss it! The food was what you would expect. Typical diner food, but with a home cooked feel. I remember getting pancakes and bacon. It taste like home.

Rated the best garbage plate in town for a reason…read more Who doesn't love dogs? This place is a fast casual restaurant that focuses on a variety of themed hot dogs, as well as garbage plates, including a famous vegan plate. The hot dog combos are all named after dog breeds. While there are tables inside, I've never seen it less than 100% full. There is also a cute patio area out front for outdoor dining. The variety of hot dogs are so creative and unique, and they are all delicious!

Blink and you'll miss it driving by Dog Town is a great spot for a garbage plate in Rochester. Tons…read moreof customization options with different meats (different hot dog types, hamburgers, sausage, etc) and "make a plate" style ordering is pretty cool. No one here will shame you for ordering a garbage plate the way you want it. Order at the counter, and then dine in in their small dining area or get it for takeout (my preferred option). It's kind of a hipster vibe in here but customers range from college kids to older folks looking for their plate hit. Whenever I'm visiting friends in Rochester, Dog Town is always a welcome choice for dinner or lunch!