The Counter

Step into The Counter and you’re greeted with a clipboard and an extensive list of fresh mouth-watering ingredients that allow you to build your own gourmet burger.

8 / 10
428
ratings
Address

2580 W El Camino Real Mountain View , CA 94040 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 54


Keywords:

burgers casual milkshakes family-friendly lively good for groups french fries great value outdoor seating parking brunch food crowded lunch dinner onions habanero salsa wheat buns lemon drops fresh avocados sliced tomatoes
Rick Moreno

Simple, but varied menu means that you have tons of choices here without getting overwhelmed. This is one of my go-to spots when I am in town , as it's near my hotel , and has good food and atmosphere.

Irina Max

The best place ever if you want hamburger ! I personally love it on the top of my own salad and never gain weight ! Coz It is no bun here for me???????????????? I don't like one thing: wait in line ????

Anthony Youhas

Myriad topping choices! Everything under the sun, for absolutely any given palate! (Thai peanut sauce ? Cranberries ?!?) A little spendy, but parking was a breeze & service was stellar. Worth the visit!

Kyle Fowler

This is the best of The Counter locations; tons of space, shaded outdoor seating and ample parking . The food is excellent as you'd expect too.

Irina Max

I had my amazing burger “ to Die for “again ! OMG always the best ???????????? and I got it, you you need to come before 6:30 to avoid “traffic” inside of the counter????????

David Carmona

They just started to offer beer flights ... 4 for 8 bucks. Get a wheat, ale , IPA and stout ... great way to sample amazing beers followed by some kick ass burgers .

Clarinda Merripen

Young, energetic and wonderful staff . Juicy chicken , burgers cooked just so, and crispy shoestrings. Add in cocktails your way, and it is a recipe for a great casual meal!

Tyler Fox

Great quality burgers . Go healthy with a turkey burger , fresh avocado , organic mixed greens, tomato slices , red onion , habañero salsa on wheat bun ! (Add horseradish cheddar for an extra kick!)

Sandy Meers

The apple pie moonshine milkshake can't be beat! One of the best shakes I've ever had.

Derrick Yu

The burgers are a little on the pricy side, but the amount of options and customization that you get is quite awesome.

Jordan Black

Ask for the sampler. It's not on the menu but comes with onion strings , sweet potato , regular fries and deep fried pickers. Yum!

Kevin Hayhoe

Great burgers , and onion rings . Always prompt service .

Renee Budak

The HD Chicken burger is delicious. They also have a good selection of beers to go with it.

Kat ????

Food tasted okay but they missed a few things from my order form. Ordered grilled pineapple , but it came fresh rather than grilled. Ordered jalapenos but it wasn't included in my salad .

G

Turkey burger medium rare with pineapple grilled and a side dish of half sweet potato fries and french fries .

Jayson Phillips

Spiked milkshakes are awesome and I love a good burger .

Caroline Deng

Don't come here if you're trying to be healthy. But they do have a delicious turkey burger . Do their build a burger menu.

Yoram Cisinski

Sweet potatoes fries are great and the counter burger is nice. Service a bit slow though

Phil Adams

Fantastic selection of local craft beers . Start with the Full Boar Scotch Ale !

Al Smith

Chicken Burger was delicious. Add sweet potato fries and it's a home run.

Tania M.

Crab burger ????✨

Jón Hörðdal

Great selection of burgers plus build your own flexibility

James Aguilar

Solid burgers . Slightly pricier than I would really hope. They also have a pretty decent bar .

SPQR

Love this place! So many options it is impossible to decide

Jaka Blažon

One of the best burger experience in US so far

Nora Chang

Watch the add-ons. They can add -up. Very delish!

Christian Dickmann

I love the bunless burgers once in a while.

Ethan Haus

Everything is incredible. I recommend the custom shake !!

Burak Kılıç

Best hamburger-salad combination ever. Must try

Remco Scheepmaker

Build your own burger from a massive list of ingredients, toppings and sauces.

Daniel Shi

Try the grilled veggies if you're looking for something less filling but still tasty.

Jennifer Piercey

Great bartender - Ivan is skilled at making margaritas & lemon drops !

Phil Adams

The veggie burger might actually be their best burger - it's just that good.

Jenna Hart

Good place for socializing. Great food too!

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Frank Liu

Amazing milkshakes

Neil

Pro Tip: You can get hot water with a lemon here ????

DSquirrely

Great burgers but service needs some education . Like giving us our bill when we were 1/2 done. Feeling rushed sucks...

Julian Gutman

Be wary of ordering too much. Even the midsize burger is huge and hard to finish.

Bryan Clark

Burger bowls are great

Natalia Goreva

I love The Counter but MV location still doesn't live up to Palo Alto one... Service is great, but burgers lack seasoning big time.

Renee Budak

Fun to sit at the bar and have dinner .

Andrea S.

Build your own burgers and shakes . Yummy.

Dazia Pineda

Best burgers ever! So big!!!!

Nana

Service could reaaalllly be improved. It’s like they don’t gaf

X-tina ????

I ordered online at two different locations and both times I had to wait an additional 20 minutes but none of my food was hot... so for $15 a burger it’s not worth it.

Andy Steinmetz

Amazing burgers !

José Ballesteros Lailson

The best burgers !!

Renee Teefive

Chicken burger

Darcy Matsuba

This place is hoot....the burgers are so salty and peppery!! Was hoping for better but maybe because this one just opened that's why...

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