The Counter

I don't order burgers here anymore because no matter how cooked I've asked them to be, they're so pink I'm slightly scared to eat them. I am however hooked on their sweet potato fries and sauce... love it! more

Most people seem to be high on this hamburger chain. I think the burger is OK, not great but not bad. My problem is that it is expensive for what you get. At $10, it should be a memorable burger but I find it no better than what I can get at other places for about $6.50. I think the way you fill out a checklist for your order is a gimmick and, yes, there are a ton of condiments or additions you can make (that drive the price up) but for the basics, I don't need all those fancy things. Fries were just OK and the sweet potato fries were a disappointment - greasy and soggy. Jim more

The Counter has the best hamburgers in California, hands down. The only way they could improve would to have slightly better buns (like at the Peninsula Creamery) but otherwise their hamburgers are amazing! They have turkey, beef and veggie options, and you can even get a "hamburger in a bowl" where you get a hamburger/salad/toppings with no bun. You choose everything going into your hamburger, including patty type, toppings (3 of the onion, lettuce, olive, etc. type are included), cheese (1 cheese is included) extra toppings (like bacon, etc.) and type of bun. They also have interesting sides like sweet potato fries, crispy fried onions and shoestring fries that you can get separately or mixed. They have a few other sandwiches, kids meals, and shakes/brownies/cookies as dessert. The service is a bit spotty but the hamburger makes it worth going to. more