The Counter

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...

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8 / 10
489
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  • Phone

    (408) 610-1362

  • Website

    thecounter.com/stores/san-jose/32003

  • X (Twitter)

    counterburger

  • Type

    Burger Joint

Address

3055 Olin Ave, Ste 1035 San Jose , CA 95128 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Lunch, Dinner, Dessert
Drinks Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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Babak VZ

CustomiZed 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 Bunfill

By 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 ????

Get 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!!

Arielle Lysacek

Had a bison burger ! Built just the way I like it! Service was great, atmosphere was super cool! Definitely be back.

Jeffrey T

The Impossible Burger with goat cheese and apricot sauce is a great combo.

Corde Reyes

They are cooked to order, so they take a little l I nger, but it's worth the wait! Recommend the medium rare!

Raymond Peck

Great 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.

Adrián Revuelta Cuauhtli

Great 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.

Lidia Litvin

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 .

Lee McEachern

If 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

Angela Lyles

Sweet potato fries . Turkey burger . Whole wheat bun . Mixed greens. Crispy onion strings . Sautéed mushrooms . Avocado . Pesto sauce . YUM!

Michael Clarke

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 Dandekar

The "make your own" burger option here is well known. But did you know there is also a "make your own cocktail " option here?

Gianna Nebbia

Very enjoyable chicken sandwich - get it with Cole slaw , chipotle mayo , jalapeños , and grilled pineapple .

Diane Hoelter

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Andrea Lee

I 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!!!

Matt Tracy

Fellow Veg friends: The house veggie burger is tasty, but it’s pretty fragile. It is much less expensive than the Impossible burger tho.

Alden Cates

They have Impossible meat as a $2 upgrade option. Lots of options for your burger though quickly becomes a $20 burger . Was very tasty though.

Jacqueline O.

Get the 50/50 for sure. Sitting at the bar is where it's at, the bartenders are very helpful and friendly

Vladimir Weinstein

Get the herb goat cheese with dill pickles ...it's gonna be messy, but it'll be delicious!

Steven Woolcock

Everything. Great for creating your own burger recipe

Rob. Arr

Food 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).

Stephanie Orme

Excellent burgers . Customize your own right down to the buns .

Brad Hall

Always a wait. Drop off a friend to check in while you park , and shop until you get the text.

Prateek Srivastava

Get the counter burger with the sweet potato fries and spicy raspberry mojito .

Kathryn Mullings

The vegan veggie burger with gruyere , tomatoes & Bermuda onions on a whole wheat bun was pretty good

Madeline Vidal

OMG...The burgers are out if this world in every option!

Jason McVey

All the burgers you can design. Also the Sweet potato fries

Jeanne Mauermeyer

Great food and service ! Delightful area all together

Emily

Best shoestring fries ! Personally find the garlic parmesan version too oily.

Aaron

Everyone comes for burgers , but don't sleep on the chili and BLT.

Sergio Gonzales

Try the pretzel bun . You'll thank me later.

Rozeta Arianna Andres

Although they overcooked my food, they were very accommodating about it. Great management and service from the bar !

Kyle Fowler

Can't beat the Parmesan fries ... maybe go 50/50 parmesan and sweet potato fries for the best burger companion

Erin Carrigan

Really good! I always get garlic and guac on my burger

Lisa

Not 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 .

Liat Atsmon Guz

Sweet potato fries are really good and also beef with feta+roasted peppers+green chilli works really well

Kat ????

Parmesan fries are just okay... If you order it as a starter, it is more enough for two people.

Joey Raymundo

They have the best veggie burger in the Bay Area. So flavorful!

Theresa Dreike

Had the best service in a very long time. Thank you Oscar for a wonderful dinner !

Barbara Matthews

Order ahead if you're doing takeout on a weekend; the service is unbelievably slow

Victor Webb

Gave me the wrong order, but the manager, Ishan, hooked me up! Great service!

Venkatesh Iyer

You must definitely try the parmesan fries here!! Mind blowing!!! :-)

Melissa Rivera

Skipping the bun and going for the bowl is definitely delicious and healthier!

Joe C

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!

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Sitch T

Sweet potato fries are the best in town ! Build your own custom burger .. Ditch the bun and get it in a bowl. Delish!

Justin Goldberg

The burgers and fries are to die for.

Damien Guard

Menu change ... Sauteed onions are gone and danish blue is now a lot premium topping :(

April

Try the 50/50 pairing because two is always better than one!

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