The Counter

369 S California Ave, Palo Alto CA 94306 Today's hours: 11:00 am-10:00 pm thecounterburger.com (650) 321-3900

Cuisines and Dishes at The Counter:

Burgers
American

Menu for The Counter

Starters

Fried Dill Pickle Chips $4.00
Crispy Onion Strings $4.50
French Fries $3.50
Chili Cheese Fries $5.50
Chili, Tillamook cheddar, red onion & sour cream
Pamesan French Fries $4.50
Mixed with parsley, rosemary & garlic aioli
Sweet Potato Fries $4.50
The Fifty-Fifty Fries & Sweet Potato Fries $4.95
Chili $4.95
With tillamook cheddar, red onions & sour cream
Turkey Chili $5.95
With cranberries & scallions
Side Salad $3.50
Lettuce blend or organic mixed greens with red onion, tomato & choice of dressing
Grilled Vegetables $4.95
Bruched with olive oil
French Fries Single Order $1.95
French Fries Tillamook Cheddar $4.50
Sweet Potato Fries Single Order $1.95
The Fifty-Fifty Fries Crispy Onion Strings $4.95
The Fifty-Fifty Fries Sweet Potato Fries & Crispy Onion Strings $5.95

Sandwiches

Stacked B.L.T. $6.95
With garlic aioli
Grilled Cheese Trifecta $5.95
Tillamook cheddar, american & provolone
Grilled Ham & Swiss $6.95

Signature Burgers

Old School $8.75
1/3 Lb. beef, tillamook cheddar, lettuce blend, red onion, pickle, tomato & red relish
Counter Burger $10.75
1/3 Lb. beef, provolone, crispy onion strings, lettuce blend, sauteed mushrooms & tomato, sun-dried tomato vinaigrette
Taco Turkey $8.75
1/3 Lb turkey, jalapeno jack cheese, dried cranberries, lettuce blend, scallions & spicy sour cream
Unique Veggie $8.75
1/3 Lb, housemade veggie patty, red onions, organic mixed greens, roasted red peppers, sprouts & dijon balsamic
Grilled Chicken $8.75
1/3 Lb grilled chicken breast, gruyere, organic mixed greens, scallions, tomatoes & honey mustard
Mini Cheeseburgers $8.75
Plate of four with tillamook cheddar, pickles, chopped red onion & red relish
The Purist $7.75
All-natural ground beef and a hamburger bun

Signature Burgers in a Bowl

The Counter Cobb $10.75
1/3 Lb grilled chicken breast, lettuce blend danish blue cheese, chopped red onion, crumbled bacon, hard boiled eggs, tomatoes & dijon balsamic, add avocado $1.00
Southwestern $9.75
1/3 Lb beef, lettuce blend, tillamook cheddar, jalapeno, roasted corn & black bean salsa, roasted green chiles, scallions & classic caesar, add housemade guacamole $1.00, add hot wing sauce $0.50
Mediterranean $9.75
1/3 Lb turkey, lettuce blend, greek feta, black olives sliced cucumbers, spicy pepperoncinis, tomatoes & tzatziki sauce, add sun dried tomatoes $1.00
Asian Veggie $9.75
1/3 Lb Housemade veggie patty, organic mixed greens, carrot strings, chopped re donion, grilled pineapple, roasted red peppers, scallions, ginger soy glaze & peanut sauce, Add sauteed mushrooms $1.00
Backyard Barbeque $10.75
1/3 Beef, lettuce blend, horseradish cheddar, black forest ham, chopped red onion, coleslaw, crispy onion strings, scallions, tomatoes, country buttermilk ranch and sweet BBQ sauce
Garden Bowl $8.75
Protein of your choice, organic mixed greens, sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, dijon balsamic

Build Your Own Burger

Step 1- Burger $8.75 - $14.25
Beef, chicken, turkey, veggie, market selection
Step 2 - Cheese $1.00
Danish blue cheese, greek feta, gruyere, herb goat cheese spread, horseradish cheddar, imported swiss, jalapeno jack, sharp provolone, soft ripened brie, tillamook cheddar, yellow american, market selection
Step 3 - 4 Toppings $0.50
Baby spinach, bermuda red onion, black olives, carrot strings, coleslaw, dill pickle chips, dried cranberries, grilled pineapple, hard boiled eggs, jalapenos, lettuce blend, marinated artichokes, organic mixed greens, roasted green chiles, roasted corn & black bean salsa, roasted red peppers, sauteed onions, scallions, sliced cucumbers, spicy pepperoncinis, sprouts, tomatoes, market selection
Step 3.5 - Premium Toppings $1.00
Avocado, black forest ham, chili, fried egg, fried onion strings, housemade guacamole, sauteed mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes
Step 5 - Sauce $0.50
Apricot sauce, basil pesto, chile de arbol sauce, chipotle aioli , classic caesar, country buttermilk ranch, dijon balsamic dressing, ginger soy glaze, honey mustard, horseradish mayo, hot wing sauce, lemon vinaigrette, mayonnaise, peanut sauce, red relish, roasted garlic aioli, russian dressing , spicy sour cream, steak sauce, sun-dried tomato vinaigrette, sweet BBQ sauce , tzatziki sauce, market selection
Step 5 - Bun
Hamburger bun , honey wheat bun , rustic ciabatta , english muffin, pretzel bun $0.50, gluten-free bun $0.75 , market selection

Fountain

Soda or Fresh Iced Tea $2.50
Still or Sparkling Bottled Water $3.50
Float $4.25
With choice of soda
Shake or Malt $4.95
Our dessert list for options

Kids

Mini Burgers $5.95
Plate of two with american cheese & pickles
Grilled Cheese $4.50
Ham & Cheese $4.95
PB&J $3.95

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Reviews for The Counter

Ratings and Reviews for The Counter

May 13 2012

Lara K. via Yelp

One of the best veggie burgers I've eaten in the Bay Area (my ultimate favorite restaurant veggie burger is the Black Bean Burger at Buffalo Wild Wings!)....read more
May 11 2012

Bee P. via Yelp

I love off the menu selections.... My meat was cooked to perfection, which most burger places don't usually do!! I like my beef a little bloody... The...read more
May 07 2012

lettuce h. via Yelp

Went there again last night. Very busy and the wait was longer than I expected it to be for a Sunday night, but it was worth it. I had the Carne Asada...read more
Apr 19 2009

rebop2009 via Citysearch

Tried this when they first opened and was not impressed. Decided to give it a second try today. Onion strings arrived fully 20 mi...read more
Nov 11 2008

via Citysearch

I must say, this is one of the things I miss the most about home. Being away at school in San Diego is difficult without my local...read more
Sep 08 2008

CCFLOVER via Citysearch

My first time, taken by a regular customer. I LOVE a great hamburger but this was not it. Meat quality great, bun and additions ...read more

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