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The Counter
Burger Joint, American Restaurant, and Fast Food Restaurant$$$$
Santana Row, San Jose
"The parmesan fries are amazing!!!"(5 Tips)
"Sweet potato fries are the best in town!"(16 Tips)
"And their garlic fries....amazing."(3 Tips)
"I love veggie burgers but this taste like stale bread crumbs"(6 Tips)
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Babak VZJune 24, 2015CustomiZed version of a burger is great in anyway with lots of choices (only if u know what you are choosing to make a good taste). It feels fresh, although french fries wasn't special!
Cari BunfillSeptember 8, 2017By far the best burger joint I have ever encountered! And it's all customized. From the bun to the meat/non meat for vegetarians, cheese, sauces, veggies! And their garlic fries....amazing.
Kat 🐱March 21, 2016Get the salad with 1/2lb beef, kale, spicy jalapeno jack, pineapple, oven-roasted tomato, roasted red pepper, jicama and sesame ginger dressing! It's delicious!!
Get the grilled chicken with gruyere cheese, grilled pineapple, lettuce, tomatoes and dill pickle chips for toppings. And mayo for sauce on a whole wheat bun. Perfect end of summer burger.
Raymond PeckApril 15, 2016Great custom and pre-made burgers. Shakes are also very good but a meal can easily run $20. Parmesan and sweet potato fries are good but the sauces make them great.
They are cooked to order, so they take a little l I nger, but it's worth the wait! Recommend the medium rare!
Arielle LysacekJune 1, 2018Had a bison burger! Built just the way I like it! Service was great, atmosphere was super cool! Definitely be back.
Adrián Revuelta CuauhtliJuly 10, 2015Great concept, mostly good taste. Felt my burger kind of burnt on the outside, inside was good. Ask for medium cook and maybe it will taste better, but I would definitely try it again.
Lee McEachernMarch 18, 2010If this is your first time at The Counter, order a Counter Burger. Once you have enjoyed that, grab a take-out menu and study it before your next visit so you are prepared to build your own burger. Read more
Sweet potato fries. Turkey burger. Whole wheat bun. Mixed greens. Crispy onion strings. Sautéed mushrooms. Avocado. Pesto sauce. YUM!
Andrea LeeSeptember 11, 2011I love their burger in a bowl on organic greens. I usually get the chicken. Add cheese, sauteed onions, and corn salsa, and you are in heaven. Their sweet potato fries are AWESOME!!!
Sweet potato fries are so good here! Only negative about the place is the poor ventilation. My clothes most times come home smelling of food. Wear something you can easily wash!
Nikhil DandekarOctober 17, 2014The "make your own" burger option here is well known. But did you know there is also a "make your own cocktail" option here?
Fellow Veg friends: The house veggie burger is tasty, but it’s pretty fragile. It is much less expensive than the Impossible burger tho.
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Alden CatesJanuary 2, 2020They have Impossible meat as a $2 upgrade option. Lots of options for your burger though quickly becomes a $20 burger. Was very tasty though.
Gianna NebbiaSeptember 23, 2018Very enjoyable chicken sandwich- get it with Cole slaw, chipotle mayo, jalapeños, and grilled pineapple.
Rob. ArrJanuary 28, 2019Food is good, try the fried chicken. Fries are so-so and truly not worth the price. Be prepared to wait (not helped by the fact we 3+ waiters on this trip).
Get the 50/50 for sure. Sitting at the bar is where it's at, the bartenders are very helpful and friendly
Kathryn MullingsAugust 30, 2012The vegan veggie burger with gruyere, tomatoes & Bermuda onions on a whole wheat bun was pretty good
Vladimir WeinsteinAugust 18, 2012Get the herb goat cheese with dill pickles...it's gonna be messy, but it'll be delicious!
LisaSeptember 19, 2013Not too impressed with the burgers. The beef could be more seasoned. I like the 50-50 parmesan fries-sweet potato fries better than the burger.
Rozeta Arianna AndresFebruary 5, 2014Although they overcooked my food, they were very accommodating about it. Great management and service from the bar!
Brad HallDecember 29, 2013Always a wait. Drop off a friend to check in while you park, and shop until you get the text.
Prateek SrivastavaJanuary 8, 2016Get the counter burger with the sweet potato fries and spicy raspberry mojito.
- Kat 🐱March 21, 2016Parmesan fries are just okay... If you order it as a starter, it is more enough for two people.
- Liat Atsmon GuzJanuary 5, 2012Sweet potato fries are really good and also beef with feta+roasted peppers+green chilli works really well
The counter (bar area) is first come first serve. We walked up and got seats on a Sat night while everyone else was on a 30+ min waitlist. Sweetness!
Everyone comes for burgers, but don't sleep on the chili and BLT.
Can't beat the Parmesan fries... maybe go 50/50 parmesan and sweet potato fries for the best burger companion
Barbara MatthewsSeptember 18, 2016Order ahead if you're doing takeout on a weekend; the service is unbelievably slow
Had the best service in a very long time. Thank you Oscar for a wonderful dinner!
- Sweet potato fries are the best in town! Build your own custom burger.. Ditch the bun and get it in a bowl. Delish!
Menu change... Sauteed onions are gone and danish blue is now a lot premium topping :(
Justin CarrowAugust 7, 2010The sweet potato fries are great! A 2/3 pound burger is huge. Not sure I could have finished the 1 pound Burger.
Marylou A.February 27, 2012The "Fifty-Fifty" & Counter Burger are good choices for the indecisive :)
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Voted Best Burger in the entire Bay Area 2012, 2011 and 2010! (baylist)
Step into The Counter and youre greeted with a clipboard and an extensive list of fresh mouth-watering ingredients that allow you to custom build your own gourmet burger. 312,120+ different burger combinations make every b...
Open until 9:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 11:30 AM–9:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
(408) 610-1362
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No
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Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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