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Name -Barbara Peteson
Comments - After years of hearing about Heids, from my husband and my neighbors all from the Syracuse area. They all speak lovingly, not whining about how they miss Heids, atmosphere, food and above all the world famous mustard.
We were in a few weeks ago and you were out of it. I'm hoping I can order a case of it mailed to me in vriginia. You can reach me at vapeterson@aol.com please let me know what you need from me to complete this order. I really appreciate it and look forward to watching my husbands face as he opens his gift. Thank you, Barbara Peterson, 704.752.1120 or 276.768.8616 or alternate email lizbeth259@aol.com or the addresss listed above. We are having a family reunion on Sept 20 and would love to have it to go with our pre-ordered Hoffman's hot dogs for our family reunion. Thanks for your help,
September 6th, 2008 |
Name -Dan Bullard
Comments - After living in Liverpool and the surrounding area for many years, I moved away and ended up in North Carolina, All the time missing the taste of what I left behind, Salt Potatoes, Grandma Brown beans and all the wonderful things you could get at Heid's. I grew up on Hoffmans Dogs and Coneys, Thought they were availiable everywhere, Well was I wrong, We were visiting family in Oswego during classic week and made it a point to go to Heids, My wife was surprised at the line waiting to get a Hot Dog, "I said this is no line", "I remember lines out into the parking lot". We ate inside and enjoyed ourselves, We went back to Oswego, and ordered 10 pounds of Hoffmans Hot Dogs and 3 pounds of Coneys from Bosco's and Geers. We are eating good in Charlotte this month, Thanks for the memories
September 4th, 2008 |
Name -Richard Heagerty
Comments - Just got back to Heids for a couple of dogs and a coney, up from Florida for the Oswego Classic. The only thing differernt in fifty years at Heids is the mustard is not put on from a vat with a paint stirrer. The food is still the best in 50 states.
August 24th, 2008 |
Name -Steven Kirk
Comments - I live in Los Angeles, but grew up in Cicero on the shore of Onieda Lake.
I haven't been back to Upstate New York for years, but I VIVIDLY remember coming to Heids for coneys all through the 70's.
Glad you guys are still around, and the next time I'm in town, I'll be by!!!
July 23rd, 2008 |
Name -Dave Gabeler
Comments - This is pretty funny me signing this I used to be employed at Heids back in the middle 80s and my daughter had her first Coney today July14th kinda funny actually I havent kept in touch with all the gang I used to work with and was wondering if any of the Heids relatives are still involved with the company any info would be greatly appreciated
July 14th, 2008 |
Name -Greg Clarke Douglasville, GA
Comments - My first visit to Heid's was in he 40's with my Dad. We didn't have much money in those days, so a trip to Heid's was something special. Over the years I took my girl friend, later my wife, then my own kids. When in the Naval Reserve, always had to go to Heid's for a snack. We now live in Georgia and once or twice a year when visiting family, a double or triple trip to Heid's is expected and always enjoyed. The House's Beverage Co and their Ginger Beer was outstanding, and Byrne Dairy chocolate mile is a must with both conies and hot dogs.
July 11th, 2008 |
Name -Kathy in Vegas
Comments - I was born in Syracuse New York and my parents moved our family to Las Vegas Nevada. So I was actually 12 years old when I left Syracuse. But I still remember those wonderful cooney's especially with chocolate milk. Went back to visit Syracuse summers after that and always went to Heids.
I am not 54 and still have a best friend who lives in Syracuse and I still live in Las Vegas.
We do not have cooneys here at all so I am in search lately of finding some to ship to me. But the best we always at Heid's and if I am ever able to visit Syracuse again, you bet I will be stopping by.
July 7th, 2008 |
Name -George Bell, Dublin, Ohio
Comments - I sure miss the old place . I go back to the 30's when Mom and Dad took me to Heid's for Oneida Lake Wall eye Pike. Val Heid was tending bar and his wife was in the kitchen. What a place and then the Stand with the Coneys boy they are the best and I sure miss them the Best in the World.
July 1st, 2008 |
Name -Joe McDermott
Comments - If hot dogs and coneys are your thing then heid's is the place to go. You may have to wait in line some days, you can dine in or outside under a canopy,or take them home. You can get cold beer, soda, and hot mustard with your hot dogs. Across the parking lot is an ice cream stand. To finish off a tasty dog a fun place for the kids and adults is the park across the street. There is a skatepark across the street to. If you bring the kid to the park there is a lake right next to the park. A fun thing that the adults can do if the kids are playing at the park is to fish in the lake. A fun thing for the hole family to do is to rent bikes at the park and ride them on the parkway.
June 25th, 2008 |
Name -Shane Connor
Comments - My parents when dating used to go to Heid's before watching the submarine races at the lake. They've been married over 53 years now and their seven kids and numerous grandchildren always make the pilgrimage to Heid's whenever back in town. My two boys and I always go directly from the airport to Heid's when we arrive and then once more when flying back out to Texas. Wish we had a Heid's down here, but will just have to keep buying and smuggling out a box of coneys each time we head back south. Thanks for the great eats and memories!
June 12th, 2008 |
Name -Christian Pfister
Comments - My father and I, we love hot dogs and some years ago, my father read in a brochure, that there is a hot dog place, named Heid's and we went there. When I saw the building and the food, I fell in love in that place. The reason why some "Germans" were in Syracuse is, that my oldest sister is studying nearby, but unfortunately her study time is nearly over and in one week, I will arrive in Syracuse to visit her for her graduation, so it will be my last hot dog from Heid's for the present. But I try to come back as soon as possible...
May 14th, 2008 |
Name -Barb from Victor, NY
Comments - My parents grew up in Syracuse and use to go to Heids on dates back in the early 1950's. Needless to say my family loves Heids and would go there frequently when we lived in Baldwinsville or when we went back to visit relatives in Syracuse. I've introduced my husband and son to the Heid's experience and they love it too!!! Never go out of business- I need my coney with mustard and a chocolate milk!
May 3rd, 2008 |
Name -Peter Ioannou
Comments - I live in the high desert of Southern California. I was talking with my Filipino friends about Heids(filipinos love hot dogs). I had 5 lbs shipped to me with of course 5 lbs of coneys. When they tasted them they fell in love with them. We are planning to come home this summer and cant wait to go to Heids of Liverpool!!!
April 4th, 2008 |
Name -Brian Harrington
Comments - I live in the high desert of Southern California. I was talking with my Filipino friends about Heids(filipinos love hot dogs). I had 5 lbs shipped to me with of course 5 lbs of coneys. When they tasted them they fell in love with them. We are planning to come home this summer and cant wait to go to Heids of Liverpool!!!
March 28th, 2008 |
Name -Carl
Comments - Chiefs (MacArthur Stadium) and a trip to Heids, no better way to spend an evening. Double Coney with choclate milk every time, never ordered anything else! Travelled alot over the past 25 yrs, never had a better dog anywhere, honest.
March 27th, 2008 |
Name -Chris Gaston
Comments - There is nothing like a Hofman’s coney. I remember visiting Heids many times as a youngster. We loved looking at the lake. I live in St.Louis MO and can not find the dogs anywhere. Do you ship the dogs and the buns? The buns are cut on the top,love it. I would like to introduce these items to my friends in St.Louis.
Thanks and hope to hear from you.
Chris in St.Louis
March 10th, 2008 |
Name -Ward Warren
Comments - Good morning. I wanted to share sometimes I have had at heids. Remembering a young kid going there before the Driveinn which was almost next door to Hieds. A double bunned coney . I grew up in the Cuse and Liverpool area. My last visit was last March my oldest sister had passed away and knowing when I visited her we always went to Heids. I moved to Sarasota Florida in 1983. I have been back many times. There is no place like Heids. I submitted and email to the Food Channel for the show Diners Drive ins and Dives. I posted the website so with some luck it will be featured on the show. I miss my family and friends and going to Heids brings back so many good memories. The smiles on the faces as they take a bite of the best Hot Dogs and Coneys.
Keep up the great work.
Ward Warren
Sarasota Fla.
ward292000@yahoo.com in case some of my friends or family visits the site. all I can say is YUMMMMMMMMMM
March 8th, 2008 |
Name -Jeanne
Comments - Grew up in North Syracuse and moved when I was a Senior in High School I remember going to Heids after my mother would get out of work for a midnight snack. Mom and Dad always had to take some sweet pickle relish with us so I could have it on my single. They got the double frank and just mustard. Now, when ever I get back to Syracuse it is a must stop so I can have a double frank with mustard. Nothing beats a Heids. Sure do miss the ginger beer. Does anyone remember the brand name???? See you all as soon as I get back in the area Jeanne.
January 25th, 2008 |
Name -Mike Gallagher
Comments - Heids should definately be on the "Diners, Drive In's and Dives" TV show on HGTV. All my life, from the time we went to Fairdale to visit my grandparents as a child to my parents as an adult there was always a memorable stop at Heids.
In 1974 I took my then 10 & 12 year old children on their first car trip out of Florida & Georgia to visit in Fairdale and my daughter, now 45, still has the paper cup her root beer came in!
More than an institution, Heids is a delightful memory which includes grandparents, parents, neices, nephews, cousins and my own children. Especially for those of us who only get to visit rarely. I just called Hoffmans this AM and had them ship 20 lbs of coneys to us.
Mike Gallagher, Palm Coast, FL
January 23rd, 2008 |
Name - Stephanie Backity Rodelander
Comments - Fun to read some of the comments about the most famous Liverpool "Institution"!! I remember when the bowling alley was there as well! And all of y'all that eat your coneys with chocolate milk know what's good. Now we had to add potato chips to that. Fortunately there is a placed called Skipper's just south of Raleigh that has Hoffman's franks and coneys AND the soft side buns! No Heid's mustard, however, so I have to import that. It's always fun to get back to L'Pool and eat 'em on the right plates! Lots of wonderful memories! Tell Don and Mary Lohr I said 'Hi"!
October 22nd , 2007 |
Name - Kathy
Comments - Hello, was wondering if you 've ever thought of opening a Heids down here in Florida. I am a native of Syracuse and have been down here for 7 years. There is a real need for a good hotdog place here and you know as well as anyone that Heids will flourish anywhere you go. I miss that one of a kind taste.
October 12th , 2007 |
Name - David R. McKenzie
Comments - Years ago, I worked for GE in liverpool. Someone there recommended Heids. Needless to say I looked forward to going to your novel and nostalgic restaurant and enjoed those wonderfull white hots practically every day. Soon I'm visiting Syracuse again to have another (yum!).
October 9th , 2007 |
Name - Ann Murphy
Comments - Attached is a picture of us at Heid's in August 2007. I use to live in Liverpool and boy do I miss those days of eating Heid's hot dogs and ice cream after a run at Onondaga Lake Park during the summer months. We were up for a family reunion last month and it wouldn't be right to come to Syracuse without a visit to Heid's. In the picture is my daughter, nieces and nephews. Two are from Maryland, two are from Arizona and one is from Indiana.
September 12th , 2007
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Name - Paul LeRoy
Comments - The best hotdogs and coneys on the planet! Also an upstate New York landmark. My first visit to Heids was in 1957. I now live in San Jose California but every time I’m back in Syracuse I always go to Heids, great hotdogs and great memories.
September 2nd , 2007 |
Name - Jay Ancona
Comments - I grew up in Fulton, and left there in the ealy 70's when I was about 8 years old. Our family would always stop at Heids for coneys and choclate milk. Since then I've lived all over the country and live in southern California now and nothing compares, not even close. Anyhow Mother is to old to travel and her memory not so good but she still remembers Heids! Hey, is there any way to get a bunch of coneys shipped out here, sure would make my mother happy. Hope to return some day with my family. Thanks for the memories!
August 27th, 2007 |
Name - Noreen Rosi
Comments - I don't get back to my hometown much but was just there this May, after many years away, for a visit and business. I got off the plane and my friend of over 30 years picked me up. She had errands to do before going to her home and they took us into Liverpool, this was at about 10:00 AM, at the light I looked up and said HEID'S!
So, at 10 in the morning there sat my girlfriend and I enjoying a Heid's hotdog and cooney (with, of course choc. Milk). We, to my surprise, were not alone, an elder Gentlemen had beat us in the door. During the wait to get our orders we all talked about Heid memories of our youth and the fact that all of us had moved away at sometime in our lives (I being the only one not to return) and the pilgrimages we all had made once returning to Syracuse. It seems there are always places you want to go to when you get to Syracuse and time doesn't always allow to get to all of them......BUT Heid's is the place that never gets missed.
I always take Hoffman hotdogs and cooney's back with me when I return South (along with Gramma Brown Beans, another product not to be found in the South- but they never compare to a Heid's made one.
Thanks for still being there to return to,you make the visits home almost feel like nothing has changed.
June 28th, 2007 |
Name - Lynda Mattraw Standley
Comments - I grew up in Liverpool in the 60's and moved to Oregon 23 years ago. I was just home for a visit and my sister and I made the pilgrimage to Heid's. I'm so glad you are still there!!! There's nothing out here that's even close. And having read some of these entries I think I've been missing something by not having the chocolate milk, so there's my plan for next summer. Thanks for always being there.
June 28th, 2007 |
Name - Mary Felt
Comments - I am affiliated with an online group from a Central NY chat room, and we have get togethers about 3 times a month at Heids of Liverpool. We start when the canopy goes up and keep coming all summer till the canopy is taken down!! I love this landmark, (my mom and dad used to come to Heids on their dates before they were married, and that is 53 years as of last January). They STILL love Heids as well. Thank you for such a wonderful place to come!!
June 5th, 2007 |
Name - Jim & Bridgett Collins
Comments - We look forward to bringing our 3 little boys, my parents, and my grandfather to Heid's on the weekend of March 24th for hot dogs and chocolate milk! See you then!
February 16th, 2007 |
Name - Jim Ochsner
Comments - I was born and raised in Syracuse and lived the greater portion
of my life in central NY. Heid's was a regular stop for me all those
years and is one of my first stops when I visit north.
I was not surprised at the number of people who said their favorite
was a double coney and chocolate milk. Add me to that list
February 7th, 2007 |
Well, after 30 years of consuming your hot dogs, I must say farewell. I accepted a broadcasting position in North Carolina and will relocate in two weeks. Many wonderful memories of Heid's are rapidly racing through my mind while I write this. Memories of my father and I enjoying a hot dog after a Chief's game, seeing my son enjoy one of your hot dogs for the first time, etc. But the memory that stands out the most, for whatever reason, was when my fiance, who was born and raised in Iowa, viewed a Heid's Coney for the first time. "What the heck is that?" she said. (NOTE: Iowans Coney's = New Yorers Beef Franks.) Anyway, I watched in amazement as her face began to "morph" as I explained what a Coney was made of. It was a beautiful summer day and we were lucky enough to grab a seat outside under your tent. To make a long story short, she sat across from me, her face still in a permanant morphed state, as I began to consume my two Coney's. After she consumed her first Frank, which, by the way, she really enjoyed, she looked at me and said, "I can't believe that I'm going to marry a savage. How can you eat that?" I quickly responded by saying, You have no clue what you're missing out on. Just try a Coney for your little Pookie." YUP!, she gave me the nickname Pookie. (OK, OK, STOP LAUGHING) Anyway, she refused at first, but then agreed. To shorten this story even more, I waited in line to get another Coney. When I returned to our table, I handed my fiance the Coney and said, "Here ya go, Snuggle Bunny." (Leave me alone... I couldn't think of a better nickname.) With her morphed face still intact, she stared at that Coney for approximately ten minutes before taking her first bite. It seem like magic as her morphed face began to vanish with every chew. Go figure! As we drove away, she admitted that Heid's Coney's are "the best" hot dogs that she's ever eaten. We plan to make one final visit to Heid's prior to our relocation down south. Take a guess what she's going to have? Farewell, Heid's. We're gonna miss ya!
Kind regards,
John (and Michelle)
DeWitt, NY. |
Name - Gene Loucks
Comments - Took my fiance from Michigan to Heids and she loved it. One
of her stops when she is here.
January 1st, 2007
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Name - James Smith
Comments - I enjoy going to Heids on a daily basis!
December 10th, 2006 |
Name - Ann Vescio
Comments - Wish there was a Heid's here in Oregon. Nothing like a Heid's
double hot dog or coney.
November 26th, 2006 |
Name - Connie Roberts
Comments - Heid's has the best grilled cheese I've ever tasted.
November 21st, 2006 |
Name - Margie P.
Comments - I grew up in Mattydale and every week we visited Heids. I
have traveled a great deal and there is no place like Heids I have ever
found! Keep up the great food!
November 21st, 2006 |
Name - Frank
Comments - Not only does Heid's have the BEST frank's and coney's they
have the best STAFF as well. Keep up the great work.
November 1st, 2006 |
Name - Susan Lent Toole
Comments - Although raised in Syracuse, I now live in the deep south,
where they wouldn't know a good hotdog if it bit 'em. EVERY time we come
back to Syracuse, Heid's is always our first stop, and if we're staying
several days, at least one meal daily will be a double coney! Heid's is,
bar none, the best hot dog stand in the country.
October 23rd, 2006 |
Name - Anne Marie Shelley
Comments -Been in Las Vegas for a year. This city has everything you want,
but they don't have you. There is nothing better than a coney and a
chocolate milk.
September 13th, 2006 |
Name - John R.
Comments -I grew up in Syracuse and was weened on Heid's. Great food,
especially the coneys and chocolate milk! I'm a musician and travel alot and
eat in many different places, but nothing can compare or beat Heid's! When
I get home for a visit (or a gig) I always stop at Heid's. Great dogs and
even grater memories!
September 5th, 2006 |
Name - John Milliken
Comments -My wife and I lived in Liverpool from 1965 - 1974 with our
three sons. Just received a surprise B'day gift - 12lbs. of Hofmann Dogs
and Coneys from son #2! Not as good as getting them hot over your
counter, but it beats any alternative!
August 16th, 2006 |
Name - Scott Whaley
Comments - I grew up in Syracuse and moved away when I was 12.
Everytime I come back to visit relatives, I have to make my way to Heid's
for a double coney and chocolate milk
August 15th, 2006 |
Name - Steve Collins
Comments - In 1976 when I was seven, my granparents, Archie and Julie
Scott, used to bring me to Heid's. The memories are as great as the taste
of one of your coneys. I am retired from the Army, and live in Clarksville,
TN, and wish I could step back in time with my grandparents and just sit
there enjoying a coney with them outside. Thanks for the memories.
August 15th, 2006 |
Name - Sara Carley
Comments - I grew up in NY. I have to say that I LOVE your coneys.
They are the best. I wish we had them here in South Carolina. I wish
Heid's would start a restaurant here.
August 9th, 2006 |
Name - Karee
Comments - Heid's has the best SOP's
August 6th, 2006 |
Name - Marianne Chetney
Comments - I grew up in NY and used to go to the drive-in in back of
Heid's. Love those coneys and hot dogs. Wish we had them here, in Alaska.
August 2nd, 2006 |
Name - Tracey Nowakowski
Comments - I was born and raised in Northeast, PA, and tasted my first
Heid's coney when I began dating my now husband (a Syracuse native) in
1995. I have never tasted anything like it before or since!!! We come back
every time we come back upstate. Keep up the great job!!!
August 1st, 2006 |
Name - Ken McGuinness
Comments - First visited Heid's in 1944 when I was two years old. All I
remember is standing in the dinning room was lots of knees.
Keep up the good work.
July 25th, 2006 |
Name - Kimberley from Texas
Comments - Love, Love, Love and did I mention LOVE the food.
THE BEST HOT DOGS IN THE WORLD!!!!!!
July 24th, 2006 |
Name - Ginny Soffietti
Comments - Simply the best.
July 24th, 2006 |
Name - Jack Mackin
Comments - I actually worked at Heid's during the summer of 1986. There
were long days and long lines but I had a great time. 20 years later and
now living in Memphis, TN, I still crave a double frank and large
chocolate milk.
July 21st, 2006 |
Name - Rusty Okoniewski
Comments - Your coneys are out of this world... Sure wish you could have
kept your store in Orlando!
July 19th, 2006 |
Name - Donald Myers "duckie"
Comments - I am originally from Fulton and was a regular at Heid's for
beer and a coney! I always return to Heid's anytime I visit New York. My
wife who is from California never stops talking about frozen custard!
July 18th, 2006 |
Name - Rita
Comments - I have been in California for just over a year, there is
nothing here like Heid's!
July 14th, 2006
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Name - Corey
Comments - I Own the 1950 Ford in the National Hot Rod Week Pic in
front of Heid's. Awesome food!
July 9th, 2006 |
Name - The Hamilton's from CT
Comments - We Love Heid's! Nothing compares to your franks and coneys!!!
Love the new website!!!
July 7th, 2006 |
Name - Greg Barnes
Comments - Wish Heid's would start a branch in Atlanta! Whenever we
come to Central New York to visit, it is out first stop.
July 4th, 2006 |
Name - Mary Felt
Comments - We have a group of us that meet at Heid's on Thursday
evenings, we have been doing this for 4 or 5 years. We Love the food!!!
June 16th, 2006
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