Remembering Snuggles
While we no longer produce Snuggles, we do appreciate it was a beloved item for many of you. Feel free to share what you enjoyed about that product below. We love reading your comments and welcome your feedback and input.
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Oh, my gosh, I was going to school at the culinary institute of America in the early 80s. It’s one of the saddest demises in food history that they are no longer around. They were absolutely fabulous.
You know the only reason why you ever had a slump in sales is because you put these things in front of the deli nowhere near where people look for hot dog buns. Properly placed these things would sell much better
The best for chili dogs ❤️
I would like to know what it would take to bring the Snuggle Buns back. Number of “signatures” or something else. Maybe all of us could join in a try to rally for them to come back. YUM!!!!
Your comments aren’t going unheard! We bring it up in every meeting. We still can’t promise anything, but we’re looking into it.
Please please please please please!
THANK YOU!!!!
Why were they discontinued in the first place? It’s hands down the most logical and brilliant design for a hot dog bun ever!
Please, please bring them back! We will make you glad you did!
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Another hopeful potential customer waiting for your ‘World Famous’ hotdog cradles/snuggles to be resurrected.
We want snuggle buns back. PLEASE.
I just found this page because my cousin told me you made the U-shaped buns. I used to get the same thing from Freihofer’s in the 80’s. Imagine my disappointment when I see all these comments about how you stopped making them. Those were seriously the most genius hot dog buns ever made and I’m convinced that with an investment into some marketing, you could get the word out and get more people to fall in love with them.
Hi Christine–
Let’s get together and create a petition to bring them back. I am sure there will be thousands of people who will sign. And for those who aren’t aware of Snuggle Buns, it will definitely spark interest.
We currently don’t have anything in the works to bring back Snuggles, but your comments here do make it possible to bring it up internally. If we begin to create a serious plan, we’ll be sure to announce it. Meanwhile, please sign up to our newsletter.
I agree 💯
Please bring back the Snuggle buns ASAP!! Life is not the same without them.
I miss snuggle buns dearly…PLEASE bring them back or make them available for purchase online…snuggle buns are THE BEST hot dog buns …
I would buy some.. We loved our snuggle buns
Where can I find the snuggle hot dog bun please let me know love them very much miss them
Thanks for your comment, Robert. I’m sorry to say that we haven’t produced the Snuggle hot Dog Bun in many years. Recently there has been a significant number of requests for us to bring them back, so we’ve been looking into the possibility.
Every time I buy brats, sausages or hot dogs I fantasize about the U shaped buns. Searched and searched for them and just found a post about them.
Please bring them back.
Team Snuggles! They were the BEST! For the WURST!
I used to buy snuggles all the time, so much better than “regular” hot dog buns! Why ever did they disappear?? Please distribute them again, specifically to stores in Maine! They make great crabmeat rolls!!
Ditto! We loved them!!!
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will u sell the machine or oven so I can make snuggles again…pls.pls.pls.
Decades ago we sold the equipment, sorry. We miss them too.
Yeah – Snuggles, they were called. Haven’t seen them in years. I Keep looking though. Sigh.
Agreed, we want Snuggles hot dog buns here in Baltimore 👏🙏🙏🙏
I need them in my life as well. I just bought a Hot Dog cart and want to use those U shaped buns!!
I totally agree!! Bring back the Snuggle buns!! America wants them back!!
Please bring back the Snuggles hotdog bun, It was the best ever and now with the larger hot dogs (bigger around) the V shaped ones just can’t handle it. when you add the comdimets in the V shaped buns all you have is a mess and you need a firehose to clean up after yourself.
please bring back the snuggles, best flavor, best fit
Yes that’s what I’m looking gor. They were the best. My store used to sale them. I worked for KROGER and they were in our deli. There is nothing out there like it.
Something about the machines that shaped and baked the Snuggles can’t be duplicated by another machine ,the Mandelbaum machine,something like that name. Best texture of doughy bread goodness, and shape held the toppings so well.Nothing has replaced it.
Pleeeeeze bring Snuggles back!!! Do we need to start a petition to convince you? Seriously, how can we convey to you how much we miss them?
is there any store in Texas that still sells the snuggles hotdog buns
There are not, sorry. We don’t make them anymore.
Clearly there is a demand for them. Please try to bring them back. There is definitely a market for them. Every other hot bun on the market is completely worthless. I would only buy Snuggles.
Please bring back Snuggles!
YES!!! Best Chili Dog bun ever! I need these back in my life….Chili Dogs are just not the same….I hate when the other buns fall apart. Please come back to me ~ I also would love to share these with my grandchildren as they are big hot dog fans and I know they would LOVE these buns. #WeNeedSnugglesHotDogBuns
please bring them back. our favorite buns ever.
Oh how I wish for the return of the Snuggles Buns. I a person can’t have a Snuggles Bun for their hotdog, might as well just wrap it in a slice of sandwich bread. BRING THEM BACK PLEASE.
Agree!!! I always scout the grocery store shelves thinking I might find them again. They were the best!
Snuggles! I so enjoy reading these comments. Bring Snuggles back and you have a built-in social media tsunami. Cult following.
Consider a companion product (burger bun?) called “Smooches.”
Bring back the Snuggle!
Please begin making the snuggle buns. They are a family favorite.
SNUGGLES! We need ’em!
Please please make more Snuggles hot dog buns !
They were the ONLY buns that could hold the contents of a chili, cheese,
Slaw dog with onions and hot chow chow
Grew up eating these beauties !
Loved the U-shaped buns. Used to get them at Seesel’s Grocery in Memphis in the 90s. Would definitely buy them again!
Add me to the chorus of fans of Snuggles!
Yes, have the grocessery stores market/place them near the other hot dog buns! You will sell more than in the Deli/specialty bread section.
Please keep up your work to bring the snuggles back! These were my favorite as a kid camping in northern Michigan in the 80’s. Living in Utah now trying to explain these to my wife was pretty funny and stumbled on a blog post with the whole history (https://retroist.com/toufayan-snuggles-hot-dog-buns/ ). Pure nostalgia but still remember how awesome they were.
I loved snuggle buns as a kid in Florida in the 70s, along with likes brothers hotdogs. I’m sad to say both are gone now.
A huge void with no Snuggles going into this grilling season. My kids where raised on Snuggles now my grandchildren have a void. Only stories around the pool of what use to be. Please strongly consider bringing this awesome product back into production.
Add me to the chorus of fans of Snuggles! There is nothing, nothing! that can beat them. I have been looking, searching for a replacement to no avail. I’ve tried everything. Buying unsliced buns, carving out the insides, ones spilt down the front, everything. Nothing works. I go on line every once in a while to see if they are back or if anybody has a replacement. Alas! No such luck. Help a gal out here. If I get chile down the front of me one more time!
Yeah, you guys quit loafing around and make snuggles hot dog buns again.
They make life so much better, it’s a crime against mankind for you guys not to sell them. I’m pretty sure its a Geneva Convention violation at the very least.
Come on guys, lets get this ball rolling!
Hi folks, allow us to add to the chorus asking to bring back the Snuggles hot dog bun. We do understand the problems with restoring or re-creating unique equipment, and we appreciate your focus on keeping up with the basics in the pandemic. I have seen recent news stories on manufacturing companies that still rely on unique 19th century machines. Maybe a older mechanic can figure out how to restore the old machines you have! Good luck! Waiting with bated breath!
I grew up on Snuggles and I have been searching high and low for them for years. Please bring them back . They are delish!!!
Please bring back the snuggles. We promise to buy them every week, more than one bag every week, more than that even. Okay, I admit it. I alone could eat a bag a week. Our family will invite you to our house to enjoy them with us. Please, please bring them back to us all. Thank you very much.
Please please please please please bring these back!!!! They are absolutely the perfect hot dog buns! They don’t fall apart, it’s easy to steam them with shredded cheese on top, it’s easy to put the hot dog in the bun to begin with… America needs these buns back!
I was looking for a special bakery present for a friend of mine when I had a fond memory of the Snuggle Hot Dog Bun. Every single time I have to buy hot dog buns I am still hugely disappointed they are not the Snuggle Bun. I grew up with them. My Mom and I both smile with those thoughts. I would really like to introduce my sons to them. Make sure they understand the flavor, texture and wonderful depth they provide for hot dogs, chili dogs, etc. The bottom of a Snuggle Bun does not fall apart like other hot dog buns.
Please, please, please bring them back and email everyone on this site, and others, that are inquiring. I was pleased to see soooooo many people have wonderful memories as well and would love to have them again!
PLEASE, oh PLEASE bring back Snuggle buns soon! There’s nothing like them! They’re incredible for hot dogs, chili dogs, and sandwiches. I’ve been missing them for years now. Trust me, everyone I know will be buying them like crazy when you do because I can’t stop talking about them! Cheers!
Please bring back the snuggle buns i use to buy them all the time at publix grocery in greenville SC AND I MISS THEM
I would love to introduce Snuggles to my next generation! These were great! I would love to see these in Dallas, Texas.
I am so glad to see you are still hoping to bring back Snuggles hot dog rolls! I miss them terribly and can’t wait until I can buy them again! THANK YOU!
Was looking for the Snuggle Buns and came across this! Please don’t tell me you discontinued them! We need them back! I would like to use them steamed and sliced up with chicken nuggets on them besides eating them with the hot dogs. Kids would love them in their lunches as bite size sandwiches. Please, bring them back!
Snuggle chicken nuggets sound amazing. Unfortunately, yes, these have been discontinued for some years now. However, some of our customers have been asking for them lately and we’ve been looking into the possibility of bringing them back. The challenges this year has presented so far has kept us from making any progress in this direction, but its still on the top of our minds and we’ll post about them if we can get something going!
Please, please, please bring back the Snuggle bun!!!! 🤤
YES!!! Best Chili Dog bun ever! I need these back in my life….Chili Dogs are just not the same….I hate when the other buns fall apart. Please come back to me 🙂
Any update on snuggles availibility?
Sorry John, we had hoped to make some strides this year, but we’ve had to really adjust our workflow to ensure we could continue baking during the current crisis. We’ll keep these favorite buns on the top of our minds, and look for ways to bring them back!
My friend raves about how wonderful your Snuggle buns were. They worked perfectly . I.never even tried them before. Now I’m sad crying day and night. I won’t stop till you get your Toufayan elves back in the shop to make those buns . My friend and I want to buy them .
Thanks Donna, we miss them too. Your comment really made us laugh out loud. We’ll see what we can do, but I’m sorry to say we still can’t promise anything!
I was trying to explain to my wife what snuggles were then I found an old picture online. I showed her and she said I remember those. Please bring them back. We really miss them.
Loved snuggle buns then the disappeared, If they were to come out I’d buy a case miss them so much a hot dog just isn’t the same.
We loved your snuggle buns for all our cook outs. Have you considered making them again?
Every time we do a cookout, we do miss those Snuggles. We’re still only looking into the possibility of bringing them back, but we’re glad to hear you asking about them, thank you!
I have missed them since about 1997! I am 71 yrs old and would love to have them again (they are to die for!)
Do you guys still make “snuggles” hot dog rolls? If so, where can I buy them (in store or online)?
Thanks for your interest, Paul.
We haven’t made Snuggles in some time, but lately there’s been quite a bit of interest about them. The process for restarting production on Snuggles is quite duanting, so we’re still only considering. If you want, you can add your voice in the discussion about them.
You have forced me to make my own Snuggles.
Still buy your pitas from Publix.
I want the Snuggle buns back!! I had them years ago and then they VANISHED! 😭😭 Best buns ever!
Please bring them back!!! The last place by me who carried them was Hiller’s grocery went out of business here in Michigan so I thought that was why I haven’t been able to find them I didn’t no that you stopped making them completely but I had been checking for them everywhere & every time I grocery shopped (like other people mentioned I thought with Amazon & the web I might just have to order a commercial amount & get them shipped . & I totally would have!!!) please, please, please bring them back over the years I have used them for all kinds of things from hotdogs & brats, to tuna, crab & chicken salad, philly steaks, coney’s & not so sloppy sloppy Joe’s!! Even vegetarian “carrot stick hot dogs” yes just picture a giant carrot trimmed up to look like a hot dog then topped with all your favorite toppings!! The even would for “subs” at tailgating & you can fill them then cut them up for appetizer size & they hold together perfectly (I dare anyone to try that with a regular old sub or hot dog bu) I’ve done so much over the years with these that I once had someone whole only knew me from an annual end of summer corn roast come up to me to ask how I made those delightful U shaped corn crab salad rolls & tell me she’d been dreaming of it all year & was disappointed to see I’d done the same corn crab salad in lettuce cups that year when those buns had been so terrific!!! I confessed they were store bought & that I couldn’t find them anymore but believe me if I could make them, I definitely would — so please, please bring them back soon!
I’m looking for the hot dog snuggies. Cannot find them in local stores. Do you still make them? I’m in North Jersey
Hi Katie,
Our Snuggles are currently discontinued though our bakers have been looking into possible solutions to bring them back. We no longer have access to the special, custom built equipment that gives our Snuggles their unique shape. This process may take a while. Sit tight and please keep the comments coming!
Hi, I just read the 2019 reply about the hot dog snuggies I used to buy many years ago. They were so delicious. Have you started back making them?
No, sorry. We’ve been seriously considering bringing them back these past few years, primarily based on the comments on this site. However, a number of factors still prohibit us from producing them for now.
Any update on Snuggles?
I used to be a regular buyer when they were available and buy regularly again.
Thanks.
We’ve had quite a few set-backs in trying to brings these wonderful buns back to the market. Not the least of which being the custom-made equipment that helps our bakers create and package that unique shape. When we tried to track down the old equipment we found that all of it had been re-manufactured. Our bakers have looked into working with new equipment designers and manufacturers to rebuild the secret designs, but it’s slow going and extremely expensive. For now, all we can tell you is that it’s going to take awhile. Sorry.
So glad you are working on it. Rest assured I’ll be buying a lot of them. In addition to hot dogs, they are fantastic for sloppy joes!
I do hope you will bring the Snuggles back to market. So often when we have an extended family gathering someone mentions them wistfully. I finally decided to poke about on the Internet to see what I could find out and so next time I’ll be able to report that you are working on it. Thanks and PLEASE PERSEVERE! We love Snuggles 🙂
Elizabeth
Yes, please bring Snuggles back.
Please bring back the Snuggle buns!
I too would love to see the Snuggles back on the shelves
I think once you resolve the equipment problem your next problem will be meeting the demand. You may not need a marketing campaign because once a they are available and a few people post on FACEBOOK how great they are I think it will go viral cause they are that GOOD! The last time we found these here in NC was in the late 1990’s at FoodLion. My family still remembers how great they are for hotdogs.
Pamela- Me too! My family was on vacation in NC when we 1st had the Snuggles buns and they were the best things ever. Eating hot dogs on those buns are one of the best memories my brother and I share of growing up and of our family vacations.
I really hope Toufayan can bring them back!!
East Bay Deli has a bun they serve their hot dogs with homemade chili. I did not know what they were called and not sure if they are the snuggles bun but they look like them. Best hot dogs in town.
Hi Karen,
Thanks for your comment. Now I want chili dogs 😉 From the images I’ve seen on their website, I think the South Carolina deli uses split-top hot dog buns. Not a bad substitute for Snuggles. If you can get unsliced hot dog rolls, cut them along the top to recreate this at home.
Yes! These were excellent! I always thought they were called covered wagon buns. Ive searched over the years here and there for these w/ no luck. Now that I am in the food service business i’d love to get my hands on some of these! Please bring em’ back! . Bill
If these were available, I would order a case today