Courtney’s Countertop

Courtney’s Countertop has been operating since 1997, and is one of those lunch places that is always packed in the summertime. There is nothing fancy about this place; it serves your basic hotdogs, burgers, french fries, beans, ice cold drinks and so forth mostly with soup nazi efficiency.
My father and I indulged ourselves for lunch– we ordered two each of the hotdog with the works, a flamethrower, an order of large fries and a couple of iced teas. Total: $ 18.30.
The works was a grilled hotdog in a steamed bun, with fried onions, salt pork (not enough, in my opinion) relish, ketchup and mustard. A good standard Maine hot dog, not as good as the recently closed Bolley’s but good enough.
The flamethrower was supposed to be spicy hot, and I suppose it would be according to Maine sensitivities, but anyone who has eaten in the Southwest would be embarrassed by it. A grilled hot dog, with Tabasco, cheese and onions. It was flavorful, though.
The fries were the perfect hot dog stand product, made from Maine potatoes and fried in peanut oil to a perfect crispness with no fancy seasoning to get in the way. Simple, direct and to the point.
Neither of us had a hamburger, but they certainly looked respectable for $ 4.50. Maybe next time I drive by I will try one.
Overall, a good place to stop for a quick lunch.