Heid’s hot dogs are the pride of Syracuse, NY. But they don’t serve just franks… they also have something called a coney. From Wikipedia: “The white hot (or coney) is a variation on the hot dog found in Rochester, New York, and the upstate area. It is composed of some combination of uncured and unsmoked pork, beef, and veal; the lack of smoking or curing allows the meat to retain a naturally white color. White hots usually contain mustard and other spices, and often include a dairy component such as nonfat dry milk.”
The building is pretty small considering the business it does but in the summer they have a large outdoor seating section. The biggest drawback to the Heid’s experience is the layout for ordering. It reminds me of old McDonald’s drive thrus that were built too close to the road and the line of cars would inevitably spill out into the street. The line for ordering at Heid’s starts right at the door and completely blocks the entrance to the seating section. So what ends up happening is after you order and get your food, you turn around to head into the dining room and you’re fighting to get by people and trying not to spill your tray. Throw a tightrope in there and you’ve got a circus act.
It’s worth it though. I’ve gone to Heid’s literally every time I’ve been in Syracuse (twice).
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