Gizmo's All-American Hot Dogs

Gizmo's is a recent addition to downtown Exeter, right next to the Frosty King. It is a tiny place, with two inside tables that seat six people each, and a couple of tables on the sidewalk. Service is walk-up, there is a menu on the wall next to ... more

Gizmo's is a recent addition to downtown Exeter, right next to the Frosty King. It is a tiny place, with two inside tables that seat six people each, and a couple of tables on the sidewalk. Service is walk-up, there is a menu on the wall next to the counter and small printed menus on the tables. Gizmo's serves three kinds of dogs - standard issue hot dog, polish sausage and a spicy hot link. I think I remember there being a tri-tip sandwich option also, but I might be mistaken there. Pricing is a little odd here. A hot dog is $1.29, a chili dog is $1.99. However, adding chili to a hot dog is 30 cents extra, or $1.59. Hmmm. Polish dogs and hot links are $2.50, with chili for 80 cents more or add chili for 30 cents more. Most condiments are free, there are a few others (bacon, avocado) that are 30 cents extra. Granny's Deal is two hot dogs with everything, potato or macaroni salad, and a drink for $6.00 Not too bad, actually, because the potato salad is homemade. Iced tea is pretty good, and there are the usual fountain drinks also with a fridge of bottles available too. There is a TV tuned to ESPN on the wall, but in such a little space it is somewhat awkward to see. I hope that Gizmo's gains a following, I am sure that during the school year hungry kids wanting something different would frequent this place but summertimes might get a little slow. less