There’s a lot of history in New Hampshire, but would you believe that one of our favorite examples exists in the form of food? This hot dog spot started as a food cart way back in the 1970s and with a whole lot of hard work and dedication it’s still going strong. Stop by if you like simple food with great taste!
Puppy Love Hot Dogs began all the way back in 1976 when Pete and Jo Goodwin bought a pushcart meant to supply lunch for locals in town.
Puppy Love Hot Dogs / Facebook Just two years later, in 1978, they expanded to create something more substantial in the back of a pickup truck. The operation moved to Main Street in Concord where things really took off. In 2005 the business changed once again when their daughter, Gretchen Peters, took over the business.
Soon Puppy Love moved into a brick and mortar location, allowing them to serve their delicious hot dogs all year long.
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And while we’re grateful for nonstop access to the dogs, we love that the pickup truck business is also still around.
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From April through October the truck is parked right out front! They even started a mobile cart allowing them to visit local events throughout Concord. You can always check their Facebook page to find the day’s location.
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The hot dogs here are absolutely perfect. And it’s clear to see why Puppy Love is such an important (and thriving!) part of the community.
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We love how simple the hot dogs are. But, each one can be jazzed up with a variety of toppings.
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Their classic toppings include things like ketchup, mustard, onions, relish, chili, cheese, sauerkraut, BBQ, celery salt, and Tabasco. And with them, Puppy Love can create more than 40,000 different kinds of hot dogs!
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Things get pretty busy at Puppy Love during lunch time, so be prepared for a wait. But luckily things here move quickly.
Puppy Love Hot Dogs / Facebook Grab a bunch or just a few for yourself and you’ll be barking to come back!
Puppy Love Hot Dogs is open Monday through Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. They’re closed on Sunday. You can learn more about them through their website or you can follow them on Facebook. They can be reached on 603-225-8050.
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Just two years later, in 1978, they expanded to create something more substantial in the back of a pickup truck. The operation moved to Main Street in Concord where things really took off. In 2005 the business changed once again when their daughter, Gretchen Peters, took over the business.
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Grab a bunch or just a few for yourself and you’ll be barking to come back!
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Address: Puppy Love Hot Dog, 50 N Main St, Concord, NH 03301, USA
