Heibeck's Stand

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!

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!

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.

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 👍👌

Delicious food! The lobster roll was delicious and they just used a butter sauce, it was perfect.
The French fries were crispy and perfect.
The bang bang tacos were also pretty slammin.
For a road side stand it’s one of the best we have been to.
It’s also really kid friendly with outdoor seating in the back.
We passed on the ice cream, but it looks like milkshakes are a popular item.

For a roadside restaurant, Heibeck's is a staple in Wilton. It has great ice cream and the food is also a very pleasant surprise. Hot dogs and hamburgers are top notch and they even offer higher end items like lobster rolls.

Keep in mind that it's a seasonal restaurant, so you won't be able to get anything in the winter as they do close for the season, so make sure to swing by in the spring, summer or early fall.

There's actually ample parking on the northern parking lot. they have a number of tables behind the building as well as some additional tables way off to the side of the parking lot on the north side that were added since Covid.

If you're looking for good ice cream or an easy summer dinner to eat outside, definitely head over to Heibeck's.

Look for the ice cream cone sign!

The perfect lunch stop. Burgers, hotdogs, lobster rolls, Po Boys, you name it they've got it. Great selection and even better flavors! Don't forget to get grab a delicious shake.

Cool spot. Good burgers, Philly cheese steaks, and fries. The ice cream is delicious. Cool spot to stop and get some icecream. Seating is nice too.

Lovely place great service and their food is amazing! Flavor explosion in everything!

Absolutely delicious burgers! 🍔 fries cooked to perfection!

Amazing ice cream. Different flavors available
Open late even in the winter.

An awesome little roadside stand! Food was delicious, ready quickly, and they have a really good menu. Their ice cream and milkshakes are great also.

I liked it. Good lobster roll, good grilled cheese, good fries, good ice cream, cool history. What's not to like

I go every summer it’s so good and such a good place to go with friends.

Fantastic! Highly recommended! Drove past many times, glad I stopped in. Had two hotdogs (one with sauerkraut & mustard, one with chili & cheese) that were awesome! Also had a 1/4 lb’er cheeseburger and fries 👍. Everything was tasty and worth it! Totally reasonable. Friendly staff, great food, and clean! Love it! ❤

Best roadside foodstand I've been to. Haven't even tried their burgers yet, but their tacos and falafel sandwich are quite good, and their ice cream is good. Much larger menu than most places like this also.

Good food, creative. Unique, a bit expensive.

Driving here for about 20 minutes, and it worth the drive. Great place.

The perfect one stop shop for the summer. The menu has unique spins on the classics and all of the food we tried was wonderful. Then there is the ice cream, that alone would have been worth the trip. I had the mocha milkshake and I will be coming back for another one for sure!! Pick the right time to come, this place gets packed fast.

Sometimes you want to slow down a little. Park and get out of your car... people watch a little... contemplate how an apple pie milkshake could exist and what size you "need"... eat slower, as in outside and NOT in your car... well this is a good place to do that!