The Counter Palo Alto

The Counter Palo Alto Reviews

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• Good burgers (great option of topings) with very slow service.

  by Julian J

  
  

• We always order half Garlic aioli fries and half sweet sriracha fries. Their custom built burgers are awesome.

  by Praphull M

  
  

• Wildly customizable burgers. Not too thick. You can really create a gem here. Go.

  by Eric S.

  
  

• Rare here is medium rare. Don't be afraid to load up on toppings on the custom burger

  by Alex B.

  
  

• Nice burgers but kind of overpriced. Hey it is Palo Alto though !

  by Ahmet C

  
  

• Ask about the burger of the month.

  by Doug B.

  
  

• Burgers burgers and more burgers. Order a starter of half fries and half onion rings

  by Tom Jackson

  
  

• Sweet potato fries are delicious

  by Charles K

  
  

• Their veggie build your own burger is awesome! Great flavors and all the toppings you can imagine!

  by Janus F

  
  

• Anaheim jack and sweet potato fries

  by Gowri Shankar

  
  

• The food was great but the service not so much. They run out of cashews for my salad and instead of telling me, they served it without. They also forgot half of my order.

  by Karolina Powęzka

  
  

• Terrific food here!

  by Devdatta P

  
  

• Great design-your-own burgers!

  by heidi harman

  
  

• The chicken sandwich is delicious

  by Manny R

  
  

• Solid burgers. I like the make your own ones since they have so many sauce and topping options.

  by Sherry L.

  
  

• Everything is awesome here! The milkshakes are great and the service is outstanding. The waitstaff is fantastic. A little bit slow but totally worth it!!! 🍔 Would definitely come again!

  by M A

  
  

• Great burgers and pommes frites..!

  by Mahir B

  
  

• There's vegan options here

  by Vivian Vo

  
  

• Sweet potato fries. Done right.

  by Andrew "drunkenkorean" K.

  
  

• Favorite "make your own burger" place. Sweet potato fries!

  by Adam W.

  
  

• Burgers and shakes are delicious! Careful, service is slow though

  by Armelle Goreux

  
  

• Come hungry best burger in the bay area! Guacamole on the burger is a must!

  by College Hunks T

  
  

• Great burgers! Love the "build your own" format

  by SPQR

  
  

• Sit at counter if you want to watch a game.

  by Lenny

  
  

• Great burgers, chicken burgers and vegetarian burgers too. Be sure to get the fries!

  by Renee Tesfive

  
  

• Ask about the special burger of the month.

  by Raleigh K.

  
  

• Love the gluten free burger! And the garlic aioli was delicious.

  by Laurissa Wolfram-Hvass

  
  

• The 50/50 with sweet potato fries and onion strings is a must

  by Alex M.

  
  

• Try the apricot sauce, it's amazing

  by Veronica B

  
  

• The hamburger meat is delicious! I reccomend to take the hamburger with a milkshake!

  by isaac S

  
  

• Awesome organic burgers that leave you happy

  by Mohsin Amjed

  
  

• The UNIX of burger joints. Even if you shouldn't, they'll still let you do it.

  by Greg

  
  

• Try putting pineapple on your burger. Trust me.

  by David K.

  
  

• The bison burger really good! Also sweet potato fries onion ring combo is critical, decent selection of beers

  by Woods Buckley

  
  

• Hamburguer de bisão! Coma antes que estejam extintos!

  by Gustavo D

  
  

• Good value for money and perfect service

  by Thomas C

  
  

• They have Devil's Canyon on tap. Try the Scotch Ale.

  by Chris H.

  
  

• One of the best burger places in the area, order fries and customize your burger

  by Marc R.

  
  

• The wagyu burgers! Lookout for the specials too. The milkshakes are delicious!

  by Adelia Rahim

  
  

• The fries are a bit too thin, but the burgers are spitzen.

  by Carl Johan Rising

  
  

• Make your own burger!

  by Mateusz Amĸðcz Belaŧŧaf

  
  

• The Bison burger is worth the extra cost and the guacamole here is excellent. Sweet potato fries are thin and crispy with an excellent dipping sauce.

  by Michael T.

  
  

• The build-your-own burgers are great, but don't forget the onion strings and sweet potato fries.

  by Alan Y.

  
  

• Bacon and guacamole cheeseburger. So good. As are their sweet potato fries!

  by Spencer Wise

  
  

• Parmesan herb fries

  by Gabe Sumner

  
  

• Get the sweet potato fries and a birthday cake shake while you let the reality of type II diabetes sink in.

  by Alyssa Foote

  
  

• Get four-way side (shoestring fries, sweet potato fries, onion rings and fries pickle chips

  by Phoebe V.

  
  

• Instead of everybody getting their own sides, get a big basket to share -- you get a bit more for less money!

  by Emily A.

  
  

• The onion strings are delicious but not that good for dipping. The pro move is to get shoestring fries and a sauce flight!

  by Daniel S.

  
  

• Worst customer service I've ever experienced tonight when they made me and my 7-year-old wait an hour for a plain cheeseburger in the takeout line. The cashier told us it would take 10-15 minutes.

  by Greg A.

  
  

• Be sure to show your Uber receipt to receive a free appetizer during #SVLOVESuberX Week (Nov 25-Dec 1)

  by Uber SV

  
  

• Try the Veggie burger with 2/3 lb patty - comes in the form of 2 patties, so one for each side of the bun !

  by Ashutosh A.

  
  

• Great food but the worst service ever. You'll be seated and then wait about 5-10 minutes before a waiter comes to your table. Hasn't improved in the several times I've been here since they've opened.

  by RJ C.

  
  

• You can create your burger just the way you like it.

  by Renee S.

  
  

• Onion rings and Sweet Potato fries

  by Swati S.

  
  

• I like the chicken on top of a salad instead of on a bun.

  by Mason M.

  
  

• Fun place to bring a family

  by Mason M.

  
  

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  by Diane H.

  
  

• worldclass burger

  by BL D.

  
  

• Try the 2/3 Lb Bison Burger With Bacon And Guacomole - YES

  by Curt Simon H.

  
  

• the guacamole is delicious

  by Pascal G

  
  

• Try the Sweet potato fries - Wow - love'm

  by Curt Simon H.

  
  

• Try the French Fries

  by Curt Simon H.

  
  

• Be sure to try the sweet potato fries.

  by Diane B.

  
  

• They also offer gluten free buns.

  by Jeff G

  
  

• Parmesan garlic aioli fries are delicious!

  by Karina G.

  
  

• Java Caramel Malt is super awesome..

  by Deepti A.

  
  

• Shit was amazin

  by Danny P.

  
  

• Try the 50/50 fries - great combos!

  by T W.

  
  

• Word to the wise: Make sure you use the bathroom before going to the Counter, as the facilities here could use a total makeover. The food, however, is excellent.

  by Greg A.

  
  

• Order half-fries, half-onion rings. Otherwise you might go home with a tummy-ache ;)

  by Navin P.

  
  

• Try the 50/50 Crispy Fries & Sweet Potato Fries

  by Curt Simon H.

  
  

• Try the Bison Cheeseburger

  by Curt Simon H.

  
  

• The veggie burger is outstanding! Even better than the meat ones.

  by Rohini J.

  
  

• Have you been here before?

  by Matthew C.

  
  

• Get the Parmesan Cheese Fries. They are great!

  by Brian M.

  
  

• Best thing ever is the Trifecta with Ham, well toasted, and chipotle sauce on the side. Amazing!

  by Shai M.

  
  

• Great burgers. Even for vegetarians.

  by Oliver K.

  
  

• Best burgers in the bay area!! Ask dessert for two!! Always ask for avocado as a toping!!

  by Federico I.

  
  

• Delicious!

  by Kenan A.

  
  

• I like the hamburgers.

  by Jeff P.

  
  

• Try the Ginger Mango Margarita (via @Foodspotting)

  by I Have Food Envy

  
  

• Saturday night there is full service outdoors (usually it's take away service) and the heaters are on.

  by Ariel Z.

  
  

• Sweet potato fries are a must, ask for a small if by yourself. 1/3 lb beef is a lot, but leftover burger is just as good the next day. Good wine & beer, and awesome desserts, too (malts are great)!

  by Anya C.

  
  

• Try the 50/50 (via @Foodspotting)

  by Dennis D.

  
  

• try the milk shakes! they use to have new flavors

  by Nallely G.

  
  

• Try the Turkey Bacon Burger On Pretzel Bun (via @Foodspotting)

  by Brian B.

  
  

• Try the Sweet potato fries (via @Foodspotting)

  by Brian B.

  
  

• Try the 50/50 Garlic Parmesan / Sweet Potato Fries (via @Foodspotting)

  by Jon G.

  
  

• Fantastic turkey burger!

  by Andrew R.

  
  

• Some of the best burgers and fries I've had in the Bay Area. Go for onion strings or fried egg (or the hard-boiled ones) on your burger, and try the 50-50 of regular and sweet potato fries.

  by Omer Z.

  
  

• Regular and sweet potato fries are amazing and they have the only onion strings in the world that I actually like. The shakes are really good too but I prefer to save room for the rest.

  by Omer Z.

  
  

• Great Beef burger ..!!!

  by Erdal K.

  
  

• Some of the best sweet potato fries in the business

  by Robbie A.

  
  

• Their sweet potato fried are delicious- but only when eaten in the restaurant. When you get them to go, they're usually really soggy.

  by Micayla B.

  
  

• Radio is always too loud

  by Maria G.

  
  

• Bison Burger with Avocado and Artichoke Hearts is hella good. Also add sprouts on Honey Wheat Bun!!!!

  by Arno G.

  
  

• Try the chocolate peanut butter shake!!!

  by Christine B.

  
  

• Oh mylanta! Try the GUACAMOLE!! So amazing, as an addition to ANY burger.

  by Casey Lynn J.

  
  

• Home of the custom 1lb Burger. Any way you want it.

  by BigSur M.

  
  

• The Mahi Mahi market special is fantastic!

  by Tom S.

  
  

• Build a ridiculous custom burger here. Popular? Check. Chain? Check. Overpriced? Check. I'm all in...

  by Ron v.

  
  

• The roasted green chilies are more sweet than spicy.

  by Geetanjali C.

  
  

• Never come eat at lunch time the wait to get your food is ridiculous !!!!

  by Arturo P.

  
  

• Okay food, lame service. I hate being rushed & the waiter did just that, the waitress tried to sit us btwn 2 babies on a date, got my food then appetizer, then drink, all mixed up. Not worth the $.

  by Tori D.

  
  

• If you are a pickle lover you should try the dill pickle chips!

  by Robin T.

  
  

• Say hi to Antoine Dodson, he works here. Hide yo kids, hide yo wife!

  by Ricky Y.

  
  

• Try any of their fries. Best burgers in south bay. They have a take out section too. Can get really busy

  by Rohit K.

  
  

• Perfect place for a first date

  by Clara D.

  
  

• always get an order of 1/2 regular fries and 1/2 sweet potato fries

  by Brittany N.

  
  

• Who doesn't love create your own burgers and cocktails?

  by Sierra S.

  
  

• 50/50 is awesome! But huge for one person

  by Moiz S.

  
  

• The fries and chocolate milkshakes are delicious and I always love adding the grilled pineapple to my burgers.

  by Julia V.

  
  

• Love creating my own burger :)

  by Jennifer J.

  
  

• Liked it, didn't love it. Hip burgers, high prices.

  by Monique l.

  
  

• Love the shoestring fries!

  by Nathan K.

  
  

• The onion strings are my favorite!

  by Nathan K.

  
  

• Get the sweet potato fries, but don't eat the sauce -it's not gluten free!

  by Heather L.

  
  

• I love their veggie burgers. They also have some pretty creative shake of the months.

  by Spencer S.

  
  

• The best onion rings ever!!!

  by onurco

  
  

• Get the veggie burger and sweet potato fries. The best!

  by Marissa L.

  
  

• Veggie burger is great!

  by Elyse P.

  
  

• best burger and milkshake

  by Stephen T.

  
  

• Great for kids - sports on huge TVs, grilled cheese sandwiches if they don't eat burgers.

  by Craig S.

  
  

• Good food but bring earplugs because the music they play sucks.

  by Rene P.

  
  

• With four types of patties, 12 types of cheese, 33 toppings, 21 sauces and six types of bun, exactly 312,120 different burgers combos are possible. (House-made guac and tangy tzatziki are two faves.)

  by Gilt City

  
  

• The new pretzel bums are to die for! If they don't have them, walk out and tell them to call you when they do!

  by Anthony N.

  
  

• Free WiFi from the Starbucks next door :-)

  by Antonio S.

  
  

• Try the Burger

  by Foodspotting

  
  

• Such good burgers+parmesan fries. Sit at the bar- bartender might give you a free milkshake.

  by Zack W.

  
  

• great food. they don't have free wifi here but the next door starbucks does so just jump on that one.

  by Eric M.

  
  

• brilliant....very hard to eat....super delicious...make your own burgers..

  by Sandeep C.

  
  

• Not a bad place, be careful though it can get quite busy. There is parking in the back on Birch and S. California Ave.

  by Eric Ang

  
  

• Sweet potato fries are excellent.

  by Charlotte W.

  
  

• Ask them about the loyalty bucks program. Sign up and get free items. I'm enjoying my free sweet potato fries right now.

  by Eric M.

  
  

• Get the devil's canyon beer. Very good and brewed in Belmont.

  by Eric M.

  
  

• Try the milkshakes here. So good. Calories FTW!

  by Tristan

  
  

• probably the best burgers you will find on the penninsula. Highly recommend the 50-50 ( onion strings & sweet potato fries) while you wait.

  by Sanket T

  
  

• Ask for the 3-way (onion strings, sweet fries + reg fries). Not on the menua.

  by Glennia C.

  
  

• Love those sweet fries!

  by Frank S.

  
  

• Veggie burger is vegan and fries/rings are ultra dank!

  by Colin S

  
  

• Sweet potato is awesome!!!

  by Joon L.

  
  

• The veggie patties are made in-house and are very good.

  by Eyal R

  
  

• try the sweet potato fries! it's sooo tasty!

  by Karen D

  
  

• Get the 50/50 of sweet potato fries and onion strings. Enjoy with the provided sauces.

  by Peter R.