We had the Porchetta and Cubano sandwiches, my son and I shared them and both were equally…read moredelicious for various reasons. The Porchetta heavily relied on the pork and the sear, seasoning and proper cooking of the meat. It pulled apart easily, had a nice thin crust on it and was plenty tender while also juicy. The arugula was a good balance and helped keep the cheese in place. The bread was perfectly toasted and crusty but absolutely fresh like a good hoagie should be. The Cubano had seasonings ON the panini pressed bread that were on point with the rest of the flavor profile of the sandwich. The balance between the mustard, pickles, and seasoned bread accentuated the meat instead of covering it up. Everything tasted and felt incredibly fresh and we look forward to our next stop here when we are in town.

Ambiance is great. And only a few other tables were occupied so it was not loud. Unfortunately, we…read moremust have gone on an "off day" with lack of service-a lot of waiting once seated) Couldn't find waitress when we needed something and for paying the bill etc. The food was not its usual deliciousness. The tortilla chips stale (new ones cooked for us), Falafel wrap stale and falafel balls hard. Requested crispy fries, they were limp. Our bill for 3 meals, 1 app and 4 ice teas was $93. Before tipping. None of us realized or were reminded that french fries were additional 6.50 to our sandwiches. Many restaurants have sandwiches which come with fries so we unfortunately presumed this when asked what side we wanted. Ice teas were $4 each-no free refills which also seemed high. Overall not a great experience.

What a fantastic surprise! The Inkwell is located across from the public lot, through a door and at…read morethe end of a short hallway. The best part is that once you get your order, there's a deck! I ordered the hot Golden Milk, and was really pleased. The shop itself is fresh, clean and with plenty of seating (and outlets)! Looking forward to my next visit!

This spot is in the renovated IOKA and is absolutely adorable! I love how they have an outdoor…read moreseating area that overlooks the river. It's genuinely super cute. And they have free wifi which is great for working remotely. I also would love to say the service is fantastic. I don't know the name of the girl who served us but she was so friendly. And the drinks came out super fast! We got one of the energy drinks and a mocha. The energy drink was really good (very similar to a Rush at aroma joes!) and my dad enjoyed the mocha. But here is my only complaint.... The scones are not great. I think it is nice that they have a wide variety of pastries. But the scone (blueberry white chocolate) was both super dry and overly sweet. I couldn't even finish it. It was honestly reminiscent of crumbl cookies. So if you like sickeningly sweet scones (like the cookies at Crumbl!), then this would be great. I've had scones like this where it is balanced, but I fear this was too much and I probably won't get a scone here the next time I come. Otherwise, this spot is really cute and I highly recommend checking it out!

What a great breakfast, love the nostalgic diner experience. Our server, Tammy, was terrific as…read moreshe took care of us promptly, offering coffee refills and just was so friendly, happy and attentive. The menu was extensive with ala cart options. We enjoyed a delicious omelette, scrambled eggs, pancakes. Would recommend this over the hash &eggs. If you are looking for old diner ambiance with a lot great options, this would be a good choice.

This place is incredible... Barbra was incredible!! Food is perfect! And a lot of it! everything…read morewas perfect...

For Sunday breakfast I stopped by Trackside Cafe. At 10am, a decent line had formed waiting for…read moretables. My friend and I opted for counter seating, which had immediate availability. I ordered the loaded sausage omeletee ($14.99). This came with choice of home fries or beans (I opted for the home fries) and toast (I opted for rye). This arrived w/in 5 minutes of ordering. The portion size seemed reasonable, and everything tasted simple, savory, and homely. I would ask for nothing more at a quiet neighborhood diner (and one attached to a convenience store, at that). Service proved pleasant, with coffee proactively topped up. The waitress offered to fill up a to-go cup of coffee at no extra cost as I settled the bill . As an aside, one of the parties waiting for a table came straight from the Sig store & range. I imagine that events or competitions there would lead to a surge of patrons.

Holy pancake! Just had breakfast here for the first time…read morewith my husband. Food was delicious and service was very attentive and friendly. As someone has previously mentioned, the pancakes are generously sized. I enjoyed a half order of "The Exeter." A classic greasy spoon diner. I do agree with a previous reviewer the place could use a fresh coat of paint, but that didn't especially bother me. We'd likely come again.

This place is amazing! I wish I lived closer because I would go all the time. We were in the area…read moreand wanted a place we could get a late breakfast/early lunch (I guess they call that brunch) and also sit outside. This place fit the bill. You order at the counter and they bring it out. The woman we spoke to was friendly and accommodating as we made our choices. But the food was what truly makes this an outstanding experience. Just an egg and cheese on an English muffin and it was delicious. We also got a banana caramel crepe and I got a coconut limeade. The portions were great, the food was super tasty, and we half considered getting crepes to take home to Boston. I wish we had. I would consider driving up to Exeter just to go back to this gem.

Saturday early afternoon late July. I'm very happy that I tried this place. Bright, happy…read moreatmosphere. Lovely staff. High energy and enthusiasm. Menu above the counter. Breakfast and lunch. The special items...dumplings. Beef chicken or potato (pierogi) with creative tasty sauce and toppings. Also crepes with cinnamon or strawberries etc. Prices are good. Outdoor seating is available. Scones, cinnamon rolls, HONEY CAKE. I will return. Gentlemen: bring your lady and score big points . A gem of a place.

My favorite breakfast place in the area. We used to go to their place in Newmarket so were happy…read morewhen they opened here. The food is always great. Lots of vegetarian options. I scrolled through the reviews and agree the stairs are tough but you can go around back to the river side. As for the loud music, I agree on that, but when I asked the waiter to turn it down he did. The staff has always been efficient and friendly.

Their caramel iced coffee is to die for! The menu selection is so big - so many choices. Have been…read moreseveral times and will be back!

These folks are really nice. Great local spot with good food and a chill vibe. Food was tasty and…read morenice draft selections.

Just got back into town and stopped in for something different and a cold drink around 3:20 in the…read moreafternoon. The parking lot was only about a quarter full, so it definitely wasn't busy. We were told to take any table since they were all clean. As the server handed us menus, she noticed the table actually wasn't clean, apologized, and wiped it down. No problem--things happen. Unfortunately, from that point on we were completely ignored. For more than 15 minutes no one came to our table, even though servers walked nearby several times. Meanwhile, people who came in after us were getting drinks and placing orders. Rather than make a scene, we simply left. If the place had been busy or short-staffed we would understand, but that didn't appear to be the case. Being ignored like that is unacceptable. Hopefully this was just a fluke and not the new norm.

I went on a family visit to Hampton Beach and our dinner out for the trip was The Old Salt. I went…read morewith a party of 7. We had a reservation and we were greeted and seated promptly. Our drink orders were taken right away but after the drink orders service was a little slow. The waitress explained they were short staffed. I take no stars off for this. Short staff is a common issue including my place of business. Our waitress was very friendly and really good with the children in our party. I really liked the variety on the menu. There were affordable options with some higher priced dinners. There was an option for everyone in our party. I had the stuffed haddock covered with a seafood stew. I'm a little bit of a snob when it comes to seafood stuffing so I was a little hesitant to try it but OH BOY am I glad I did. The stuffing and stew were amazing! No leftovers for me. The rest of our party had various options off the menu and all of us were please with our meals. I highly recommend The Old Salt. A nice ambience. Friendly service. Great food. We'll be back on our next Hampton Beach vacation.

EVERYTHING! Food is great and always consistent! Quick wonderful staff and service!…read moreNever had a bad experience, with dine in or out!! One of the best quality vs quantity restaurants around!!

Nice little shop within Exeter…read more The moment you walk-in, there's a nice warm and cozy feeling of being at home. The counter is filled with treats. All too tempting to have. I got a 20oz. Chai Latte. Make sure you let them know if you want hot because they default to cold. I love the warm and rich Chai flavor in this breezy November weather. My daughter and I shared the lentil soup and turkey havarti sandwich. It tasted really good. The sandwiches are warm straight from the grill. The soup is rich and full of flavor. Everyone is so friendly and helpful. I like this atmosphere.

I don't understand all the crappy reviews. I had not been here in years and was in dire need of a…read morequick sandwich while in Exeter. Almost skipped it after seeing the general rating. First of all, the place was mobbed and people seemed to be happily eating. The line was quick. I ordered the "veritable veggie" sandwich ($9.95 w/chips) and the peach passionfruit iced tea. Both came fast and were excellent. Bread was fresh and veggies were crisp. Noise wasn't too bad except for a semi-rude couple on their phones who thought we needed to hear their conversations. But all in all a fine experience. Need to go 5 starts to improve upon the poor ratings!

Surprised to read all the negative reviews here, but we decided to give this a shot. I can…read moreunderstand some of the negative comments. We went at lunch time and it was busy. It took about 15 minutes for our order to be served, so not your typical "fast food". All in all, we enjoyed. The milkshake was delicious and old timey. The cheeseburger was a juicy and sloppy mess (in a good way), and did in fact remind me of in-out-burger. I felt it was the right size as well, and fairly priced. (Hello Five guys). The fries were mixed for me. Cooked to order, perfectly crispy and hot out of the fryer, so.... They were crinkle cut, which just isn't my type of fry. Insides were soft and tender and loaded with potato flavor. I am sure most would love them, but there is something about a crinkle cut fry that doesn't cut it for me :-( These seemed like legit hand cut fries as well. This is a "me" problem. We will return as I am anxious to try the hot dog. Hopefully some more staff will help speed the process up.

I want to give this place five stars, but I fear I cannot. As much as I adored my food (the double…read morecheeseburger is greasy in the best way possible), it cannot make up for the fact that this spot is severely understaffed. When we first walked in, we noticed that there was only one waitstaff in the front. She was killing it and doing her best, but it does upset me that she had to do it all herself. As someone who has worked in food service, I cannot imagine how exhausted she was. And how she is probably not paid enough to do all of this crazy stuff. Such as making milkshakes, taking orders (long lines), running back and forth from the front to the kitchen, bussing tables, etc. I have so much admiration for this woman. But this is kind of disgraceful... I also assume there's maybe two people working out back? Maybe one? The food took 40 minutes. For two burgers and fries. That is crazy for a "quick stop" restaurant. Let's dive into food... the burgers are very messy, but in the best way. Tip*** get them dirty. Then you get a secret sauce and griddled onions. The best way to eat a smash burger! Not shown, my mom loved the hot dog! The onion rings were also crispy and tasty. The fries were soft inside and crisp outside. Seasoned well. All in all, the food is fantastic. PLUS, the pricing is great!!! I used to love Lexie's but cannot fathom spending $12 for that. And it has gone downhill. Lee Frank's is giving them a run for their money!! Good!!! But all in all, it is sad that there is not enough help. With a properly run restaurant and good group of staff, this could be a great quick eats spot. It could be successful and finally stay in this building. I mean the turnover is crazy. Rooting for them. Once they get their shit together, I think this will be an Exeter favorite.