Sample Syracuse on the Upstate Eats Trail

The Upstate Eats Trail is a foodie’s dream. Even if you’re not a foodie but you’re looking for amazing regional classics while in Upstate New York, this 225-mile trail is where it’s at. Just be sure to have an empty stomach before you hit the road.

SALT POTATOES @ BULL & BEAR

ROADHOUSE. The ultimate when it comes to iconic Syracuse foods, the salt potato is a starchy staple reminiscent of summertime in Central New York. Thanks to the salt springs lining the southern shores of Onondaga Lake, Irish immigrants boiled potatoes in the briny water and voila, the infamous Salt City spud was born. WHAT TO ORDER : Loaded Salt Potatoes piled high with pulled pork, bacon, cheddar, sour cream and chives at Bull & Bear Roadhouse , the Kimchi Potato at Kasai Ramen , the ‘Cuse Salt Potato Pizza (their best seller!) at Toss & Fire Pizza

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loaded salt potatoes @ bull & bear roadhouse

Hofmann hot dogs @ Heid’s of Liverpool

HOFMANN HOT DOGS @ HEID’S OF LIVERPOOL. The best franks you’ll ever eat. Period. Since 1879, the Hofmann Sausage Company has been making the tastiest German franks, all-beef hot dogs and coneys (AKA Snappy Grillers). Typically a summer treat, you can find these franks at local food truck round-ups, stadium concessions, street fairs, ice cream stands, even at the new Hofmann Dog Haus at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo. But Heid’s is the place to go for that nostalgic bite you remember. WHAT TO ORDER : The Mixed Double (frank + coney) at Heid’s , with a side of onion rings, French fries and fried pickles.