Faria Madhumita
We visited on a weekday evening in late summer and enjoyed this unique spot! They serve fast food items along with a good selection of ice cream flavors! Their ice creams were really good! French fries were good too! Can’t tell about other items! There are plenty of super cute sitting arrangements in different areas! The staff were friendly too! We loved it and will definitely visit again!
… moreBella Andjelkovic
Everything was perfect. I got the chicken tacos and the salted caramel with chocolate mousse ice cream and they both were delicious! I especially loved the summer employee, Levi. He was very attentive and welcoming, and made sure no allergens were in my food as I have a serve nut allergy. I will definitely be returning soon!
… moreJames Thompson
The crisp chill upon an October breeze. The smell of seasoned woodsmoke burning in backyard firepits. The crinkle of fallen foliage beneath your footsteps. Pumpkins and gourds, ghosts and ghouls. The thought of spending much needed snuggle time with loved ones around a cornucopia of traditional holiday dishes that delight and dazzle even the pickiest of palates. Fall is a magical time of year.
The wife and I found ourselves taking an afternoon juant on such a day through the one of the many old Colonial townships of Connecticut. We were upon Route 7, which runs quite a ways through Wilton, Ridgefield and up past Danbury, when we happened by chance upon this quaint little eatery. It would be easy to pass by and not give a second glance, save for the twenty-foot tall pink Ice Cream Cone that serves as a beacon for all passers-by. ‘Stop here! Good Grub! Eat me!’
Established in 1931 as a local ice creamery and grub-stop dive, Heibeck’s has been scooping cones and flipping burgers for nearly 100 years. If that isn’t testament to the quality of food their pushing out the back door, then I don’t know what is!
Yes. I said back door, because that’s how they do it here. Guests order up front, but pick up in the rear. It’s a smart system that helps to keep things moving along, and I soon understood why. On a rainy Saturday, this place was MOBBED. But why, I had to wonder – they serve fries and burgers and ‘glizzy’s (that would be Hot Dogs for those who don’t know). What could be so special?
…the Hot Dogs are outrageous. All beef, crisp, juicy, succulent. I could eat two or three without a problem. The Doe-Doe Dog is outstanding with its whole pickle rounds, mayonnaise and diced tomato. This is feel good food – what a ‘happy’ meal should feel like. The burgers ans fries looked top knotch, they even do some righteous looking tacos. It’s the Hot Dogs though that appear to be the stars – having won ‘Best Hot Dog in Connecticut’ back in 2018, and I can see why.
Then there’s the ice cream, which is double churned and thick. Silky and velvety smooth. You MUST try the Apple Pie Ice Cream – there is no doubt in my mind that someone did a deal with the Devil to learn that recipe because this is what pure sin tastes like! Outrageous!
Service was excellent – the staff are very friendly and genuinely seem happy to work at the stand, and the place is very, very clean.
Apparently they are now open all season, meaning unlike other stands which only stay open from April/May until October/November, they are now open year-round. Very cool.
If the wife and I find ourselves back in the area, we know exactly where to pop in for a pretty fantastic lunch. Brilliant!
… moreMichael Gitter
I honestly don’t understand the glowing reviews for this place. Maybe people are being generous (or paid?), because our experience was disappointing. We ordered food for four adults and two kids, and nearly everything was underwhelming. The clam strips, burgers, fries, and onion rings tasted like they had been sitting under a heat lamp—barely edible. The burger was anemic, the tacos just okay, and the rest was a total waste of money.
The one bright spot: the soft-serve ice cream was fine, and sitting outside at the end of summer is always a plus. The staff was nice, too. But at over $120 for lunch that no one really enjoyed, it’s just not worth it.
Connecticut is expensive, sure, but at these prices you expect either good food or good value (ideally both). Heibeck’s offered neither. Unless I caught them on an unusually bad day, there’s no way this is a 4.7-star spot. Realistically? 2.5 stars, at best.
… moreTaylor Godinez
Outstanding little food shack. Up here for work and stopped in and had one of the best lobster rolls I’ve had anywhere. And it was CHEAP compared to most places. Will stop back by here if we are ever back in the area
… moreThe Terpatraiters
This is one of the many iconic pull off the road eateries dotting the state of CT. The Heibeck’s have been running this stand since the thirties and it shows in the consistency and longevity this roadside stand displays year in and year out. You will find ur standard grease spot fare w/burgers n dogs as well as a plethora of fried dishes. They also have an interesting selection of tacos which I will be reviewing on my next visit along w/the ice cream which I hope is as good as I remember it being. As for what I did have the chicken tenders are phenomenal! Great crispness to them and the breading has real flavor. As for the fries…slightly overrated due to being way too SALTY! But other than that a nice meal out in the back patio is a win win win during the summer days! Def worth it!
… moreJay
Perfect for parents and kids. The ice cream is extremely good, the burgers are high quality fast food burgers. The lobster rolls are pretty solid. The service is polite and the set up is a bit odd but still cozy. It’s hard to go wrong here honestly.
… moreAlyssa Janco
There are 5 star meals… and then there are “last meal” meals. This is a “last meal”-worthy meal. Started with a lobster roll – and although expensive – they use high quality lobster meat. The clam strips with old bay seasoned fries were delicious, as well. But the standout is truly their ice cream. Best ice cream I’ve ever had. Got Nutella crunch on top which was just absurd in the best way. SAVE ROOM FOR THE ICE CREAM!
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Omg Awesome place with awesomely good food and awesome friendly people. Outdoor seating that is cozy & kinda tropical. Great menu option with food and icecream! Plus they bring your food to the table
… moreCole
We went for the famous lobster rolls and despite this being nowhere near the sea, we were not disappointed. Fair warning, these rolls are absolute butter bombs, but so, so tasty. It’s probably a thousand calories so we’ll have to be back for the ice cream.
They also carry lots of roadside stand classics like burgers and dogs. Great for kids. Namely a takeout place with some outdoor seating. Wait times can be up to 40 minutes but we waited no longer than 15 minutes on a Sunday afternoon. They text you to let you know when it’s done, which is perfect if you want to slip up to Nod Hill brewery for some beer to go.
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