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Counter, The is a three star restaurant in Santa Monica. Check out this affordable place in the Santa Monica area. It's known for its hamburgers. It's been awarded the 10 Best LA Burgers award. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere. This place is good for groups.
5.0 of 5 stars.
The burgers are TDF! Not a place for kids 'cuz they won't appreciate it, this is a burger connoisseur joint. Wifeys been asking me to take her since she saw this place on Oprah. Well, I think it was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place, but the trick is in your timing. I've gone at the peak of the lunch rush, and wanted to pull my hair out. Saturday night, we went at 6.30p and walked right in for a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Always a good choice. Fun for out of town friends (building your burger is kinda fun and interactive.) Always busy ... love the spicy sour cream. Sweet potato fries - yuuummmmmmm!!! Veggie Burger my...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
To be honest, this burger was okay, but the big seller is the custom building of your burger. With a myriad of options to mix and match for your custom burger, this place earns its 4th star.Tried a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I suppose I will add another positive vote to this place.I can't think of ONE thing negative to comment. The staff was really friendly. The food was outstanding. The ordering method is fun, even...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a fan of options, options allow me to choose my own adventure. And this place delivers in that department. There are soo many options I think it took me a solid 20-35 mins to build my lunch. Which...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Finally went here after much prodding from the SM peeps, and was in the mood for a big customizable Turkey burger.\Alas, they had no turkey that day. I settled for a 2/3 lb beef burger with some...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Amateurs.The Counter is very close to my office so I dashed over there for lunch to check it out. A few Yelpers mentioned their veggie burger so I was pretty excited to try it.What a disappointment....
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i guess i am not a fancy burger eater. i like my burger simple. good meat, tomato, lettuce, pickles, grilled onion, that's it. maybe bacon and cheese sometime. but i don't need lots of toppings or...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really don't understand the fuss about this place. I've been here twice and both times the burgers were merely fine. I would never tell anyone to go out of their way to go here.
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I must say that the counter serves by far the best burger in LA besides a double double animal style from In-N-Out (yes I prefer this to any other burger). That being said, the Counter is definitely...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great but a little pricey!!! Its a good change from eating any regular type of burger out there.
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A bar at a burger joint that's not a sports bar? Awesome. This is a good neighborhood place to grab a burger and a beer and watch the game.Food: For an indecisive person like me, having so many...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really good stuff here. All the toppings you could ask for and a whole lot more. i love the build your own burger but be warned, if you dont think about what ingredients you are putting together, you...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The make your own burger option at the Counter is perfect for both adventurous as well as simple, plain eaters. My favorite burger combination is a 1/3 lb chicken breast on a honey whole wheat bun...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a meat eater. But I love veggie burger from The Counter. Eating a bunless burger in a bowl is yuuumms... with sweet potato fries. 'Nuf said.
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to this place expecting an over-priced and over-hyped burger but I do have to say that it was quite delicious. I was in the mood for a light-ish meal so I ordered the veggie burger and it came...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is fun AND delicious!Any place where you can custom order your meal with a checklist is gold in my book. Not only that, but as a carnivore and burger connaisseur, their VEGGIE burger is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Interesting idea with the check off list when you walk in. Pricey and a long wait. The burgers are good, maybe great even. I might be back. Definitely worth coming back for more and exploring the menu...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finally made it to the Counter. Another birthday dinner for Bobby.. I'm not a big hamburger fan, so I love the fact that I have full control over what goes on my burger. I piled on some Gruyere...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
French Fry Review:They have both yam and regular fries but they remove the skin and produce a pretty bland version of each.The fries are thin, approximately McDonald's in size/taste/appearance.
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
GREAT burgers... but not THE BEST. there are so many options in LA now, its crazy. Id say this place is what started this burger trend in LA, and they're still in the fight. That should tell you...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I also had a life-changing veggie burger at the Counter(see Gee M's review). Life changing for the WORSE. I don't know how you can screw up a veggie burger but they managed to do it. The "red flag"...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My sister and friends came here for an afternoon lunch before heading out to Venice Beach. The place was pretty cute, I think they were aiming for a garage/basement look. I absolutely loved how we can...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i drove past this place on a number of ocassions and it was always so busy that i decided to give it a try. in terms of the food the burgers were great and the sweet potato fries were sooooooo good...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I potched here because I live locally. I am a dog and I live by myself. I usually eat a mix of wet and dry food on a daily basis, and strawberries that I can glean from the patch on Marine Avenue....
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Another stop on my quest to find the best sweet potato fries. The place is so pricey though. I think we spent like $50 on 3 people's food. That doesn't sound like a lot, but it's just burgers, fries...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I used to work at Father's Office (way back in the day) and loved the burgers there more than anything. I was on the fence with the Counter when I first started going a few years ago, but once you...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Here's the deal. The burgers at the Counter are amazing. And you have so many options that you simply dont get tired of it. Make sure to get one of their shakes. With ones like Birthday Cake, Apple...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When the Counter first opened, it was great food at a great value. Now that it has been taken over and franchised, it has become very corporate. Servings are smaller, the staff is less friendly (and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the place where you have ultimate control building your dream burger. I give it 4.5 stars.I'm the girl always asking for substitutions at restaurants, so I LOVE this place. I get just what I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmmm, customizable burgers, crispy fries, and great selection of beer. That's all you need to know.
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best vegetarian burger I have ever tried! The ingredients of the patty taste fresh and it actually has some texture to it unlike other grainy veggie patties. The sweet potato fries are also...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think is a great burger joint. Tons of burger options (including burger in a bowl), burgers have always been cooked right for me, not ridiculously expensive, decent beer selection and decent...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I had the Counter Burger. It was not that good at all. And for a place that costs almost as much as Father's Office, I agree with others, go to Father's Office instead. It is 100 times better.I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There's nothing better after a long day at work than to have a 'build your own' burger paired with a Stone IPA.This isn't the best place for conversation--it's a bit loud for a first date or something...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Counter provided one of the greatest and most enjoyable dining experiences I have ever had. First of all, YOU MAKE YOUR OWN BURGER. Need I say more? You can choose EVERYTHING, from the type of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Has the word overrated been used yet? Well, if not it has been now. This isn't necessarily the fault of the Counter, but I've been twice and have been quite underwhelmed. Biggest gripe is the bun...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The burgers here are good but I've had better. I appreciate the customization but usually my burger ends up being a mile high and impossible to eat. I think concept of a burger is defeated when all...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You might ask yourself, with all the burger joints available to you, how do you choose the one that best suits your own tastes? In this review, I made a visit to The Counter on Ocean Park blvd. for a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The buns fall apart. I would rather eat at in and out, Duke's in Malibu, Yankee Doodles or Barney's beanery on 3rd Street have much better burgers.
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmmm this place is fun! Plus, you don't need to be a meat eater to go here and enjoy all of the choices! I ordered a chicken burger and it tasted super moist and flavorful, not dry at all.The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This was my second time at The Counter. I went to Irvine the first time that location is hard to find since we weren't familiar with the area. The one in Santa Monica is much bigger and was really...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I did not really like my experience at The Counter. The food was mediocre and the service was not good. I was feeling a little adventurous and decided to try new things on my burger. I ordered it with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love The Counter. Not only are the burgers great, but you can to pick exactly what you want on it - taking "have it your way" to a whole new level. My biggest tip for going to The Counter is to be...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
You know why my burger was good? I designed it myself.It still didn't even come close to the best burger I've ever had. The meat was meh, the atmosphere was really white Santa Monica bourgie, and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I make a fairly amazing burger myself, but I don't shy away from a half dozen decisions in order to have something that I really enjoy eating. It's just that burgers tend to be best suited for when...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you get excited about a 1/3 pound burger with herb goat cheese, mixed baby greens, scallions, sprouts and bermuda red onions and $8.25 for this sounds perfectly reasonable, then this is your kind...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best build your own burger joints. Though it is very tempting to over-do it and end up with a mess. This is usually what happens every time I come. They put all options in front of you on a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had a 1/3 pound beef burger with mushrooms and swiss coooked medium on a white bun and it was good enough. But the bun was hard (and I mean really hard) and the meat was not juicy. However, the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had always wanted to go to the Counter because I would pass it when I was going to school and also I read online an article on top burger places and they were mentioned. So what's cool about the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Make your own burger from an endless number of quality ingredients-- don't see how you could go wrong here.They've got lots of sauces for your amazing fries (sweet potato and regular) and a solid...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best.veggie.burger.ever.worth the drive from san diego. no joke.
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe the best burger place in town. If you can't make a burger here through their billion options on the checklist that the staff gives you, then there's something wrong with you.
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I heart The Counter. The in-house veggie burger does it for me every time. It's so delicious. None of that flaccid gardenburger/boca burger nonsense. This is real, my friend. And it's oh so good.I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It's just OK and not worth the price. All those toppings seem like they're just to cover up a mediocre,overcooked, somewhat greasy burger. The fries are pretty decent, and the shakes are good. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Choice, choice and more choice. You can pick basically whatever you want even non-meat options. The place was busy but service was quick. The meat tasted fresh and the ingredients were choice. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Usually I am not much of a burger person, but there is something about The Counter that keeps me coming back.We arrived around 7:30 with a group of 6 people, and had to wait for approximately 20...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is in the top 10 for best burger on the westside! The shake of the month is a brilliant idea for the real diners. You should try sitting at the Counter! It's usually got a couple of seats...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the thing i like most about The Counter is that you build your own burger. I mean, everyone has their own likes and dislikes..so why not BUILD YOUR OWN. get creative, come a few times. build your own...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What's good about this place is that you can customize your burger to your liking. So if you don't like it, you can't blame The Counter but only YOURSELF. Not that I built a bad burger, I was just...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
With 570 reviews already, I doubt I'll have much to add, so I'll keep this one short. I want to give The Counter five stars for their Roasted Garlic Aioli sauce, but have to deduct one for the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
if you are looking for a classic kind of burger. dont come here!! this place gives you the freedom to choose WHATEVER you put in your burger. from the bun to the sauce. AND its hmm hmm goood. the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best burgers hands down...! if you are hanging out in santa monica this places is really chill, and good. I have never experienced any problems with a line, or parking. The service has always been...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Vegetarian/Vegan Caution: Animal-product in most sauces.I went back recently after going vegan and I asked which of the sauces were vegan, and of their *18* sauces only *2* are animal-product free....
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not the greatest cook, but fixing a burger should be easy enough, right? Not necessarily. I tend to go overboard and the two times I've been here I made a mess of my burger. Some things just don't...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The only reason to come here is for the delicious burger. The line is always long, there is no parking, but it is worth the wait. You have tons of options to throw on your burger to make it taste...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best onion rings I have ever had in my life.
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the staff is spastically cheerful, but the food is good. the prices are a bit on the high end for the quantity of food.
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
haha.. honestly.. you make your own experience.. if you don't know how to put ingredients that would taste good together YOU'LL HATE IT.. but if you can imagine flavors together THIS IS YOUR CANVAS!...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My oh my oh my oh my.EAT HERE. You won't regret it.Burgers, any way you want it. You check off what you want on a list of ingredients and hand it to your server. With bun or over a bed of greens;...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE customizing my food. I especially love being able to write up my own order. Lately, I have been noticing a new trend with waitstaff not writing down orders. That's only impressive if they can...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A hyped-up burger place that serves turkey burgers!? YUM.I have been so jealous of my red-meat eating friends when they drool over the latest burger place, so luckily for me, there's the Counter! I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. I love that I can customize my burgers, I love that I can add anything I want, I love that I feel in total control, i.e. I get to put everything I love in a giant burger. I know...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BEEF BEEF BEEF...in mah mouth. This place is divine. You can choose what you want on your burger, type of meat and cheese and a ton of other stuff. Their shakes and sides are great too, fries,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I go here too much! The sweet potato fries and the handmade veggie burgers rule my face.Split the burger and the fries with someone because they make giant ass portions and it's a bit on the pricey...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Anyone can create their version of the perfect burger here. You completely customize it from bread to meat to toppings. My favorite is the creative toppings you can choose such as blue cheese,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
while on a search for great burgers, i came across repeated suggestions for THE COUNTER. GREAT BURGERS! AND FRIES!to start off, we had the 50/50 option of half sweet potato fries and half onion...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummmm is all I can say. Today the hubs and I stopped by and had the burger of the day (week or month i dunno). It was a Ahi Burger with wasabi Aioli and we even sprang and got the 50/50 fries (half...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hmmmm.....I know everyone loves this place and I do too. BUT, I think there is just too many choices! Many people like that, but I feel like I tend to add toppings that just don't belong...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great for burgers because:- Make you own burger (can get pricy)- Healthy options- The menu choices are good too- The art work on the walls is greatDef. if in Santa Monica hit this place...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hello, and Welcome to my first review! I figured I'd start with something I know a little about: Hamburgers. God knows I've eaten my share, and am, quite frankly addicted to french fries (which...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The place is clean, the quality of food is good and sometimes you feel like no burger on a menu will suit you so you want to build your own.. to your own specs. If that is your mood then this is your...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Preee-ty cool. but not amazing. nice clean-cut place and had fun making my burger.got a 2/3 lb. burger egg/onionstrings/avocado peppersteak sauce (so-so)it was a pretty impressive dish, but it...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is so not the place to take a date in your 20s or 30s, but if you're a parent in a latter category, OMG, you have found heaven. Burgers cooked truly rare, crayons and paper for the kids, great...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My family came here after graduation day at UCLA. Parking was very convenient (just around the block/rear of the building - no valet for a change!) and miraculously, there was no waiting. The service...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had lunch here on a Friday afternoon... surprisingly, only a few minutes after arriving we were able to grab a table. The staff was very friendly and wanted to make sure that nothing we ordered came...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When you get a hankering for a burger..look no further ! Great selection from breads to meats to toppings ! My only downfall with the Counter is that there are TOO many choices...!! Aaarrgh ! I always...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I walked into this place under the assumption this was one of LA's best burgers, and let me tell you it did not disappoint. While not "The" Best, it's still pretty amazing. The atmosphere is that...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I heard about The Counter from a friend and how great the burgers were for about a year, so I was pumped when they opened one near by.....So I checked it out the other night just to see how tasty this...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'd say the Counter is one of the top 5 burgers I've ever had. The meat and toppings are all quality. The staff is very friendly. I went with a bacon burger with cheddar, a fried egg*, lettuce,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Crappola! I think I'm all burgered out...(at least for now)...I don't think the hamburger meat itself was all that special -- beef is beef. Nowadays the only beef that makes my tastebuds sing, is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a mighty tasty burger.It's right up there with Father's Office for tasty burgers. I've yet to try Hole in the Wall but as far as burgers go, I was left very satisfied. It might not have as...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can honestly say that The Counter serves up the best burger in the city. Sure, waiting in the never ending line is a pain and it's almost impossible to find a table. But since the grub here is so...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here after a nice, mellow hike at Will Rogers on a holiday. Parked in the neighborhood around the block, so didn't have to bother with meters. I hadn't been here in about 4 years, but I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am a total burger slut, I could eat a burger everyday and be a happy camper and for a place that specializes in burgers , I was actually not that impressed. I went there yesterday with some friends....
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here last night. Was seated pretty quick even though the place was totally hopping. They have pretty much only serve burgers. You can choose your own options or get the usual ready made ones....
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Burger is a burger right? Not quite so at the Counter.....If you are ever tired of the old school burger and have money to burn you may want to try the Counter. It will cost ya and then some if you...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I go to The Counter for one reason, but it's a great reason: their veggie burger! This is a great place to go if you're a carnivore -- and lucky for me as a vegetarian, The Counter doesn't just heat...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The owner had contacted me about my experience and has been very helpful in discussing the situation.They truly stand behind their burgers. If it ain't right, let your server know. I should have just...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was a huge fan of this place years ago but the ex thought it was so-so since he thought it was expensive for what it is. Now I laugh because fancy pants burgers are so much part of our culture now....
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Just came back from the counter. I really wanted to like it but the food was quite disappointing. We got burgers (medium) and fries (one normal and one with Cheddar). The Cheddar made fries really...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
MY TOP 10 (After My Upteenth Time Today):10. A deceptively simple menu yields endless combinations of cheeses, toppings and sauces.9. Or, pick a signature burger or the monthly special and save your...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All I can say is, if you don't like what you ordered here, it's probably your own fault. With so many topping options, it's easy to go crazy and then be unable to put your burger in your mouth. it's...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
it's really quite an experience.i will go back, but after i have some kind of a stomach streching surgery.it's far too much food.build ur own burger? c'mon...one cannot have enough self control.
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The Counter is a neat idea, and can be fun too... But I think it way over-priced. Additionally, I have found that many of the toppings tend to overwhelm the overall taste of their Burgers... Not sure...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What to say after all these reviews? Ate here cause close to work and we loved the food, long before we heard the reputation of the place! And kinda wish it still was rather unknown - as its now much...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Insult to the burger gods.
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What more can you ask for? Big meaty THICK burger, with great toppings. I like how they make their burgers medium...makes it EXTRA juicy. I had mine with a fried egg and red onions with some spicy...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and his buddy took me here last night to kick off the 3-day weekend. Knowing that I'm A) not a meat eater B) not really a burger-n-fries eater, and C) the pickiest eater ever, they still...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Food is food, and when a place is as awesomely awesome as The Counter, it's going to get a little crowded and loud. If you don't really dig the style, wear a blindfold or something and if you don't...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Mini CheeseburgersThis pack of four mini cheeseburgers are the perfect snack when you want a burger but can't bear to scarf down an entire creation by yourself. The four mini patties rest on four...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It takes me at least 15 minutes to pick out a pair of jeans, how long do you think it takes me to build my own burger?I work down the street from The Counter, but I always avoid going. It's not that I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love that you can build your own burger, I love that they use healthier beef (hormone free, etc). My burger was really good and the fries were great. The reasons I only give it 3 stars is it is a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
520 reviews means the stars aren't going to change much at this point.We know the burgers are delicious so I'm writing about the VEGGIE option that I've recently converted to.The bf tries to have meat...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My burger quest continues....I got wind of the counter via an article in Food Magazine titled the best burger's in LA, and The Counter was #2 on their list only to be topped by the Apple Pan which...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm only reviewing *my* burger...Meat:1/3 lb beef patty (medium well) Toppings:Mixed baby greensGrilled onionsTomatoesRoasted red peppersCheese:Herb goat cheese spreadSauce:Garlic aioliBun:Honey Wheat...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Much ado about expensive nothing. Give me In-n-Out any day over this overpriced, under-delivered yuppie nightmare. Maximum room noise due to modernist decor... I'm a big fan of modern design, but this...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The original and the best. I order take out from here every week. Just make sure not to get too many toppings or you'll overload your burger.
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The Counter's burgers are ordinary - except the price which is extraordinary. Burgers taste OK, but for that kind of coin I have to be dazzled.UPDATE: giving people a choice about what to put on...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Searched a long time for a great burger place since moving to LA from DC. In-and-Out is NOT where it's at. This place does burgers great, however you like it, with friendly customer service. I came...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Where Father's Office succeeds in selling what some may say is the "perfect" burger, The Counter takes the opposite approach by selling the fully customizable burger...for a pretty hefty price. If you...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The service was a bit snooty (the place was empty but the guy still bitched about seating us before our entire party had arrived), but the food was good. Started with the sweet potato fries and onion...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Was lucky to actually find a table in this joint because they was a line out the door...and as we were leaving, the line grew twice as long. I always judge a place by how long the lines are and what...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Would've given this place 2 stars if it wasn't for the friendly and attentive service. Taken at face value, this was a decent burger; the meat was sufficiently juicy and flavorful with textbook...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Four star burger, 2 star atmosphere. The Counter is great if you're a fan of stainless steel, hungry crowds, loud noises and skateboards on the wall. Me, I prefer things cozier and quieter.The really...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Counter offers such a great deal...you get to make your burger however you want to. You get to choose whether you want beef, veggie, turkey or chicken, whether you want it on a bun (and what kind...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hell yes, I LOVE the Counter!! The Santa Monica location (in my opinion) is the best, but any of them will do when I NEED a burger!Let me start off by saying that you HAVE to try the veggie burger -...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think some burger joints just don't get any better than this.. (I hope Bob's Big Boy doesn't read this, don't hate me!)In the Valley, Bob's BIg Boy is the shhhhhhhh**** (the bomb for those of you...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The BEST burger on the West side. The 1/3 beef burger is more than enough. Mix up the sauces so have some dipping options for your fries (the sweet potato fries are sooooo good) I personally try to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to the counter on a Monday night, there was a short wait even at 8:30 or so. No problem, it's a good sign. We were greeted by a host-ish guy who took our names and we were seated about 5 mins...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Kind of a busy place. Almost seems like a "sceney" vibe, which is uncomfortable and undesirable. You build your own burger here, or if you're like me, just order something they already concocted,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy.I like that you build your own burger:MeatSize (1/3 lb, 1/2 lb or 1lb)BunCheese ToppingsSauceIts great because you can always try something new. I've been there a couple of times. This last time...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great burgers!My fiancee and I decided to save buck and ordered 1lb burger to split (!) we ate only half of it :) Street parking, seat at the bar and chat with folks. Get crazy sauces -- it will make...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
These burgers may be pricey, but if you order right they're completely worth it. I came here recently at the insistence of my husband and had the best burger of my life!You get an order sheet when...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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So good i nearly busted one right thenn!!! So good i nearly busted one right thenn!!! So good i nearly busted one right thenn!!!
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. Fresh ingredients, a clean atmosphere, along with good food. Although it is pretty damn far from where I live it is SO worth it to come out here. It's that good people!!! I only...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten lots of burgers in my time and the Counter is easily my favorite burger joint. You start off with a checkbox style menu with tons of choices for toppings and sauces. They have sweet...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here in February and was very impressed. The burgers were huge. I had one with guacamole and spicy sour cream, and I was stuffed. There is a moderate selection of beers on tap, so I tried a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Go hungry- the portions are huge even in the smallest size. It's Everything you could ever want in a place to eat. It's custom to your weird desires and has great selections for sides. The staff is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think this place is overrated. Fun concept and cool art on the walls, but I've been here 3 times and have yet to have an amazing burger. It's not horrible, I just don't think it lives up to the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love The Counter! There is nothing better than being able to choose exactly what you want on your burger and to make it as healthy or unhealthy as you want. Do yourself a favor: try the sweet...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The make-your-own-burger system is fun, but I shouldn't be trusted to come up with my own combination that works well. I tend to go for ingredients that I love individually (pineapples! avocadoes!)...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finally a place where you can truly have a burger your way. You will never run out of combinations either so if you are adventurous, then this is the place for you because you can try so many unique...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
you have to try the sweet potato/yam fries... they're awesome!!
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great lunch place... get there at 1150 or Noon and beat the huge rush. Today it was packed, but service was swift and the burgers were great... It has been a while so I forgot how much I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So is this the original location of The Counter? I frequent the Marina location & the new one in El Segundo, but until today had never stopped at this one in Ocean Park.It's smaller than the others,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My best friend told me that I had to go to The Counter. I decided to try and it was very glad that I did. I love it when you can do build-your-own. I was able to get roasted red peppers, grilled...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I love the notion of The Counter, I just don't actually like The Counter. It seems like it would be way cool to be able to customize your burger to the nth degree and try crazy things like jalapeno...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's annoying starting Yelp so late in the game and realizing everyone has already written everything you could say about a place and nothing you can say could sound original in the slightest.So all I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is simply amazing when it comes to good burgers and fries. My personal favorite is was a special "burger of the month" which was called the Ahi Korean BBQ burger. It was an Ahi tuna patty...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy in my tummy!! Santa Monica is the first location I've been to, and I've come to realize that it's also my favorite location. My review for the Irvine location pretty much describes how much I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BEST burgers in LA. & here is why...honestly, the meat isn't the tastiest. there is more tender, more juicy burger meat out there. but it's that idea of being able to build your own burger, as healthy...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
yumma.hello burger. you taste NICE!i had a turkey burger with some fixins- avocado, hot peppers, sprouts maybe... a bunch o' goodies. and some fries, the 50/50 regular and sweet potatos....
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite burger place in LA. I love making my own different combinations :) And the sweet potato fries are awesome!!!! And I never still have room, but the milkshakes are great too!...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think the Counter serves up a fairly standard burger and fry experience. It's decent, just nothing out of the ordinary. If you like to tweak your burger, you'll like The Counter's options list....
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is for the eclectic burger lovers.They hand you a form with a bunch of check boxes to fill out. Things like, meat patty size, type of bun, or no bun...And then things get interesting. I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place isn't that amazing. If you want unique items on a hamburger, just go to the grocery store and have a BBQ on your patio. That simple. The concept is great, but even for to go orders or...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was craving sweet potatoes fries... I mean Craving, I was dreaming about them, salivating at the thought of it, so after watching a movies whose name we will not mention, the girls and I went to the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I thought this was a very yummy burger place. Although I didn't have anything super duper exciting - I love the fact that there are so many options to make your own favorite burger! After deciding on...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious and just like you want it. Went with my friends. Service was fast, people were friendly. Cheese fries are highly recommended and it was a beautiful day when we went. Perfect for a lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Me and the man went here for V-day. Part of it could be that we were STARVING after finding out the place that we wanted to go to didn't exist any longer. So starving and cranky. We get here and I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The 30 min (~ 8 pm) wait wasn't completely horrendous...especially for a party of 6. It was definitely a worthwhile experience.Perfect fries and sweet potato fries. Perfect.I loved the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty cool. I mean, i'm down with all the choices, but I had to wait a long time to get my burger and then when I finally did, it wasn't cooked how I wanted it. I mean, i'm not an...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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We went on a Sat eve. We were starved after working all day. We ordered fries to placate our hunger and they came fast and were very good. I filled out the sheet for my burger, my way. It TOOK FOREVER. It was...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
making my own burger didnt sound too appealing to me at first, but it was gooood. their ingredients were gooooood. and their sweet potato fries were goooood. this is not a helpful review.
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
plain and simple... they have great juicy burgers. you can build it the way you want it... be a little adventurous and try a different combition.. but can be a little intimidating for those that have...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here super freakin hungry after a 2 hr hike in the palisades... The wait wasn't too bad, it was pretty packed though. I love the idea, the atmosphere and deco was very Jeffersons like......
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Such high hopes for this place. Great concept but the food was just okay. The sweet potato fries were cold, the onion strings were greasy and the burgers were expensive --could have gone to Carl's...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here a while back when i used to live on the west side. The guy that served us was really cool, and did a great job walking us through it. I think in theory this place is great. The execution of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Is this the O.G. location? I remember coming here and noticing that they had announced they were opening their business up to franchises...then a year or two later one popped up near Stanford up...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE burgers! I could eat burgers everyday for breakfast lunch and dinner, but of course if I did that I would turn into a big chunk of lard so I wouldn't wanna do that...I been wanting to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Counter is awesome! I've been there three times. I don't eat meat, but their veggie burgers are amazing. And this is coming from someone who is not a huge fan of veggie burgers. The sweat potato...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One evening my girlfriend and I were craving some really good burgers. We were going to go to Father's Office but wanted to try something new. We made the right choice. So jumped on Yelp and The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pro: The choices upon choices. The overall quality. Alcohol. This place is awesome.Con: Wait times. Prices maybe?if you ever wanted to try a combination of burger you've never tried before, this is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The cuisine is top-notch. The burger patties are very similar to Father's Office: thick, tender, and juicy with homebrew flare.The service can be nightmarish, especially at lunch. I've had to speak...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to the Counter again and was very happy with my service. There is usually a bit of a wait, so be warned, but it is definitely worth it! The burgers are amazing and delicious. But once you...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think i prematurely named 8 oz. the best burger in LA before having tried the counter... stupid me!!! These burgers are delicious, i mean who thought of putting hard boiled egg slices on a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
-------Cool Concept---------- // Creativity at the Counter // **** Fresh Food **** "The Counter" allows you to add creative juices to YOUR hamburger. "The Counter" allows you to become the designer...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The counter is all about customization. The selection of ingredients is wide and you can combine them in any fashion you like. Literally, anything you can think to put on a burger is going to be an...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place rocks. This place is no secret and the crowd can be intimidating, but if you are entertaining some out of town guests and they crave burgers, then this place is well worth the wait. Have a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
of course the burgers are great here, you get to build it as spectacular as you desire. but one thing i love here more than the burgers.. SWEET POTATO FRIES.at the request of a fellow yelper, "why...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you burger tastes bad here, it's your fault!The ability to customize everything about your burger is reminiscent of Fudruckers, but at The Counter you have a much wider selection of ingredients....
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
2 1/2 to be exactnot a fan of the burgers... too heavy....the monthly specials are you usually worth it! i.e Salmon...Ahi Burgers....try the wine by the glass, very reasonable, and the owner does a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is damn good! I tried it this past weekend and was thoroughly satisfied. You basically get to build your own burger, and they even have a "burger in a bowl" option for low-carb eaters. You...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Build your own burgers with lots of options on patties, cheese, toppings and sauces guarantees a good food experience. However, this place has fantastic service, which bumps it up to a GREAT...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've come here several times with friends and family. It's a good atmosphere to eat a lot and enjoy good conversation. I like the influence of skate culture in the restaurant's decoration. There are...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've had better burgers, but I like the novelty of making your own burger. The sweet potato fries and onion rings are good and crispy.It is always packed, but if you are mentally prepared for it, it...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good not great.I was more impressed with the variety of ingredients than with the quality of the ingredients. The burger I created was enjoyable, but each individual ingredient was only okay. The beef...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I thought the burgers here were damn good. I'm not so impressed with lots of toppings, I keep it pretty standard. But the meat itself was cooked just right. I'm docking it a couple stars because we...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When it comes to making your dining experience one of a kind, the folks at the Counter get right to the point by handing a clipboard to anyone who enters the crisp, modern Santa Monica space. Sit at...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The appetizers here are great (the fries/onion combo) and the milkshake was seriously one of the best I've had--hence the 3 stars. The burgers, however, are only okay...I see the fun in making your...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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Of course in LA you'll find a posh diner. The burgers here can't go wrong because you can mix and match whatever you like. They have the burger in a bowl which is how your burger ends up looking. The burgers...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best places for burgers on the West Side.The Counter is a build-your-own-burger place, which may sound hokey; but in practice, it's fantastic. It looks like a 1950's place, despite being...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Why do you need me to review this place? After 400 other people have weighed in, it's not like I can say anything new.It would be better if the fries showed up with the burger, not before it. Also,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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I love this place!! I dig the idea of making your own burger.I love their sweet potato fries. I love their burgers--I've had their turkey burgers, veggie and possibly even their (gasp) meat. (Sometimes you...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yumm... I LOVE the fact that I can put almost anything I want on a burger- even cranberry's if I am feeling festive! The 50/50 fries are amazing... Now I am drooling. Be prepared to wait for a while...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i love making my own burger!!! pineapples and the onion rings on top of a juicy patty equals YUMM. their sweet potato fries are good too. i just wish it a little wider and less taller...off note,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Nice concept cause you can build your own burger, however sometimes it's better to let the experts build your burger for you. I prefer the office burger up the street at Father's Office...also your...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
FREAKIN-FANTASTIC!I have a love/hate relationship with The Counter. I love their food but hate how long it takes me to decide what to get. I'm already an indecisive eater and throw in dozens of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sad encounter at The Counter in MDR location. This is a franchised location, the staff and management seems really disengaged. Not the same experience as sitting at the counter at the original...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been wanting to try The Counter since last summer, when my friend and I planned a double date after the Getty. But of course, being at the Getty, we lost track of time and couldn't make it to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i've been to the Counter twice now...and i'm definitely glad i've held off on my review. my first trip was an OK experience...i just didn't build the right burger...which i kinda suspected. but the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I dined here this evening with Richie Rich; he has surfaced in some of my other reviews. He has very discerning tastes and suggested we try The Counter. I had been there before and knew he wouldn't...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Counter is famous as one of the best burgers in LA and deservedly so. You build your own burger with any toppings you want - they have a ton. All the extras you can think of (which usually cost...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
so it's not as close to my house as the one in the marina, but this one's close to my work! which means we order from here occasionally! yummmmmso first things first, don't get the turkey burger...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have to update because I love The Counter more every time I go there. That veggie burger is full of corn and so delicious. Plus, I've been trying various toppings and have been consistently...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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Here its done right. Great meat(pick your size: 1/3 or 1/2 or 1 lb), type of bun, type of cheese, 3 toppings included. I always get sweet potato fries, a mountain of an order good for two or even three people....
citysearch.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
not really impressed. Go to the Fathers Office in Santa Monica instead.
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This was part of my great burger hunt. Anytime I tell friends I am on the lookout for L.A.'s best burger they say "Have you tried the counter?" I got tired of saying "No there are no good burgers on...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you are one of those people who can drive a server crazy with your customization of a burger, the Counter is for you!!!! You can customize your burger exactly how you want, and the servers take the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Counter is not your ordinary burger joint... but it surely puts an interesting twist on the idea of the "classic" burger. Don't expect plated standards here. At The Counter, you custom make your...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oooooh! I get excited just thinking about the counter and their Fried Onion Strings :O) I think that is my favorite side dish/topping here at The Counter.I've finished a 1lb burger here before (no...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You really don't have to build a better mousetrap to get the world to beat a path to your door, you just need to take your basic, functional mousetrap and do it over with some style and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to The Counter in Santa Monica yesterday for the first time. When we walked in (around 2:00 pm) the place was hopping with almost no tables to spare. Luckily my friend Lori had gotten there...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Meh... This place is dumb.
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Counter has fabulous burgers. I was simply hungry in the late afternoon and was craving a burger. My friend suggested The Counter and i was not dissapointed. I got a simple burger and it was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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I've been to the Counter several times for lunch and can't find one bad thing to say. I would reccomend getting there early if possible. Otherwise, you might wait for a table. The food is worth it though. Try...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I only gave this place 4 stars because their Hobo Vegetable dish was GROSS! They are known for burgers, which is what they do best, so they should stick to that and I should have known not to order...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
On my first day as a production assistant on a Florence Henderson talk show, they sent me out to pick up an order of burgers at The Counter. When they got their food, people started salivating. I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
BEST Veggie Burgers I've ever had in my life!!! No one has been able to top the veggie burgers I've had here. The regular burgers are good too, and you can get a burger bowl, which has no bun but...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great burger and a great system. My #2 in LA. You get your menu which allows you to customize your burger as you are seated. The quality of meat and cheese is very similar to Father's Office except...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
A perfect example at what happens when an owner is more entrepreneur than restaurateur. This was a great place a couple of years ago, before they decided to go to the next step. The gimmick at The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place alot. It's a nice place to come with friends and just kick it. The premise is simple; you just build your own burger. Now that may seem boring but the menu has a lot of things you...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
solid burgers, fries are good but not the best, very cool menu with variety of toppings and sauces. I just recently found this little burger joint called The Fix in Silverlake. Surprisingly, they...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you love custom made burgers, this is the place for YOU! Burgers are HUGE in size...place is small but very busy! If you are veg, this is NOT for you. They have veggie burgers but my wife did not...
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Over the winter break a friend of mine and I decided to have a fat contest. We sat at the counter. Locked eyes. Holy obesity the counter is a good place to start the showdown. Bam, right away, I start...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious. Maybe not THE best burger, but good nonetheless. Packed and crowded, and loud. But enjoyable.
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3 words: Build Your Burger = 3 stars!-Be in control and pick wisely, because when you get it, it's huge =)-The onion strings and fries are good.-It get's crowded, so go early, I guess.
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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Even if someone gives me raving reviews about a place, it can often be hit-and-miss; hence, I was expecting no more than a diner. We turned up at 2 p.m. on a Saturday, and to my surprise the place was chock...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you stand outside of build-a bear workshops upset that you and your generation was snubbed the ability up-sell yourselves through individual expressions of marketed originality, then this burger...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the counter was my spot for a very long time.great shakes, delish sweet-potato fries, and an excellent beer selection.the Burger in (salad) Bowl is a inventive idea for those trying to stay carb-less...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I first walked in it was super crowded, but the line goes really quickly. At first I was confused on how you order, so I felt like a newbie. But, if you do go there for the first time you should...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My burger came out warm instead of hot....and the fries became cold, soggy, and stale within 15 minutes of sitting on the table. 2 stars for the cute waitress with the googly eyes!
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It has been quite a few years since I've visited The Counter in Santa Monica, but I can still remember it like it was yesterday. I wasn't too hungry during my visit but my friend wouldn't shut up...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
total yummage! Build-a-burger sans bread (aka, salad) was lish!staff were awesome too.
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's not too often I can honestly that a hamburger place really sticks out. The Counter is an exception! On a suggestion, I came out here, trekkin all the way from the OC. And yes, it was worth a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great burger joint. You pick up a clipboard at "the counter" and you select from a number of choices including what kind of meat, size of the meat, choosing four of at least twenty toppings,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
soooo good! Sure it's a little expensive, but the burgers are so delicious and you get to pick exactly what you want on it! I hear their veggie burgers are great too, I have some vegan/vegetarian...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yum Yum Yum! Build your own burger BIG TIME! The topping checklist is fantastic, forget the boring basics like lettuce and tomato...Those traditional options seem laughable amongst the plethora of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I got a 50/50 fries and onion rings. I ordered the smallest cheeseburger with guacamole but they didn't hear me say that or something because that topping was absent. I want my $20 back. My...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pumpkin milkshake with real whipped cream: A Burger patty (turkey) was slightly cold ;_;Herbed goat cheese spread Happy Times.The waitress drew a heart on our receipt.Oh and delicious sweet potato...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best burger joints. Why a four? I've been here 9 times and half the time the burger was OK, burnt or cooked wrong.. BUT when it was done right... Bazooka
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The boyfriend and I went there the other night. We were both craving a burger. We went in with the intention of building our own burger, but took a look at the menu anyway. The signature burgers that...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As far as burger places go this is one of the best I have ever had. GREAT burgers and totally customized to each customer's individual taste. Don't be turned off by the fact that this place is a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Could it have been I ordered from Century City, drove to Santa Monica for pickup and then drove back to CC to eat it? I wasn't impressed and was really disappointed. Even after the drive, it...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Counter Burger! The restaurant is fun. The idea build your own burger is wonderful. The burgers are delicous. This is the best burger restaurant I have even been to. Burger Lounge is a second...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is lively and a nice place to eat for lunch. The environment is considered to be loud. Theres music, and of course everyone next to you talking. It was packed when I arrived and I could...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i LOVE that you can choose bun-less burgers here because i never actually eat the bun when i eat burgers/sandwiches. i know, i'm weird like that... i don't like bread that much. i think they are...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really delicious, fresh food. The veggie burgers are great, not from some crappy frozen package. Get the sweet potato fries. I got a veggie burger, my date got a burger and we shared sweet fries/...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's a fun little hamburger place. Kinda like a Johnny Rockets vibe but more expensive. Our server was the happiest server in the world. I don't know what she was so happy about...but she had...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great burgers, great fries with great milkshakes. What else is there?Well you can make your own burger from the type of bun, to the type of meat, to your choice of toppings from arugula to pickles to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I go out to eat around here most weekdays for lunch and thus far have been more satisfied with my meal from The Counter than any of the other places nearby. Fries are awesome and the lack of servers...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Counter is a double dog dare waiting to happen. I can just see a high school football team hitting this place up the night before the big game for a linebacker eating challenge. "Okay, first one...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A solid burger joint. Solid, as in you'll get quality each time you order at The Counter. While it may not be sinfully orgasmic, it will at least get the juices flowing.The Counter is not fancy. It...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
its pricey but good as hellcame though on the stanky mc stank breath which came with2/3 burgerred oniongrilled onionsgrilled mushroomsprovolonecaramelized onion marmaladeHard boiled eggsingredients...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Build-A-BearBuild-A-Fish Build-A-BurgerThe concept of controlling your own culinary experience is a good one for control freaks around the world. It's why I think Starbucks is still doing so well. But...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think it was just my luck.Last night to avoid LA traffic home we decided to hit up The Counter to try out what should be one of the best burgers in LA. I wasn't convinced... I like my burgers hot...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
At The Counter, you can customize the burger to your liking. There are literally thousands of different combinations of ingredients you can add to your burger. I don't think you can really go wrong...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
How can you not like a place where Flava Flav is staring down at you as you eat a pound of meat?Went here on election night as an out of the way place to watch Obama win. Grubbed down a basket of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The burgers are obese and hold together pretty well (really important while eating a burger at this scale) , the portions for their five dollar fries suck (although seasoned with L.A.'s finest crack...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I loved it. I am a cheeseburger junkie... this one was very well executed. Service was good and we sat down quickly despite line out the door when we arrived. No complaints at all. We both enjoyed...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
BYOB: Build your own burger. When you walk into the clean, trendy dining space, you're handed a clipboard and a short quiz; now your burger experience is in your hands. You start with choices of meat,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place! Its fun, chill with a couple of TVs and they sell alcohol. And you literally get what you order...lol...You make your own hamburger or should i say built your own hamburger and get...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I so, so, so want to like The Counter. The idea is great - I love the checklist, I love turkeyburgers, fries and shakes...and I've ignored the 3 or 4 bad experiences I've had because I'm convinced...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Photos from the meal: http://gourmetpigs.blogspot.com/2008/03/exploding-stomachs-at-counter.htmlThe Counter in Santa Monica has a clean, modern look to it, with lots of colorful and fun paintings on...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best burgers in town. They're huge, and you build them yourself by deciding what toppings, etc, you would like. Make sure you're hungry.
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is fine. Trendy and cute inside. Love the old school hip hop art work. The burger was mediocre. It tasted great when you pile on the toppings on, but key word PILE all the toppings on....
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've taken many many friends to this place, and have yet to have a single person not LOVE it. You can build your own burger, and they have an incredible amount of options. The only problem is that...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As usual, let me preface this review by saying that I love bacon, I love burgers, I love bbq, and thus I can be a pretty tough critic when it comes to places that serve bbq bacon burgers. That...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
*drool*my usual: veggie burger in a bowl on mixed greens without cheese. pile on the grilled onions, dried cranberries and hardboiled egg; the fourth option is usually different every time. the black...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I suppose it's fun to create your own custom burger. If you've read my other burger reviews, it becomes pretty clear that I'm a purist who believes that In-N-Out makes the best burger. But that...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
pretty original when they first started, but i guess they're turning into a chain or franchise. still, the food here is great. pretty high quality ingredients and you can customize up the wazoo. i...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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I love this place! Their burgers are the best in the city! I made a bacon and grilled pineapple burger and it was sooo good. When I went their this weekend, I found out about this great contest where you can...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, yes, I'm a super fan of The Counter too! Guys, you won't believe your taste buds in this place. If you like eating burgers being in a cool atmosphere, this is the place to be. These guys took a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This small burger cafe ' ish thing is absolutely bloody brilliant. It gets packed and loud as can be though so if your looking for a burger restaurant where you can walk in sit down right away and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is Zee Bomb!I created THE weirdest/ challenging/ adventuresome burger and was very successful!included hard boiled egg, pineapple with sauce of the month in English muffin. That's how...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty good. My burger was way too big to eat normally. I think you should get 1/3lb beef if you get a lot of toppings.
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, now we're talking.......THIS is a burger! Now this is more like it (refer to my previous review of disappointing burger experience at Pete's At The Beach). I might have reached the burger...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
num nummy num. they have everything i love. all kinds of fried things with all kinds of dippin sauces....beeeeerz, crazy milkshakes...and ultimate burgers topped any way i want um. Go ahead and go on...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the go-to spot if you want a good burger. Every topping I have tried is delicious. I also really appreciate that you can choose from beef, turkey, chicken, veggie burger.Also notable -...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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I went to the counter for a burger and shake seeing as how I read they were the best in town and I was not dissapointed. They have the most selection I have ever seen for toppings on a burger. They're...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cranberries and jalepenos on the same English Muffin-bunned burger? I'm in. Even if, statistically, many of the burgers I've had here have made me nauseous (that would be the shrimp burger and a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A fun build-your-own burger joint with a lot of young people that costs around $10 per person.
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We stopped here on the way to LAX. Yum, what a tasty meal. My hamburger's taste was rather overshadowed by the add-ons, but I could tell the meat was delicious. Great that you can order different...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thank GOD I don't live anywhere near this place, because I'd be as big as a house. The burgers are Grrrreat! Excellent choice of toppings, very cool that you can get half french fries, half sweet...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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The counter is wonderful!! The variety of toppings and choices here is...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I heard about this place for a while now and I finally made a point to go. I was enticed by the "build your own" concept so for that I give this place a thumbs up. But as much as I would like to give...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My best friend and I headed to The Counter last night after I had done some research here on Yelp and seeing they had received some great reviews and since neither of us had ever been. When we arrived...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I only got takeout, but the inside looks nice. Food is ok. I tried the veggie burger, grilled cheese, and the 50/50 fries/sweet potato fries. Grilled cheese was a bit overstuffed and kind of greasy....
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i appreciate places that put a unique and justifiably upscale spin on things like burgers and pizza - it makes this place worth the wait. even though I need to go back againand if you don't like it,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Counter and I made acquaintance on a first date. I was a strict vegetarian and NOT impressed by the idea of going to a "burger joint"... until I had my first beer. Ah yes, the beer. I tried not to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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Good food, hard to get a seat on weekend nights. Prices are a little steep for burgers but the are very good.
kudzu.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Thumbs down. I don't vouch for Oprah, what does she know about good food anyway, or the veggie burger I had.
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely as good as it gets for a classy burger joint. Very simple and modern design, furniture and visuals (though the art work was a bit questionable with their Andy Warhol inspired 4 photo...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome Build-it-yourself burger. The variety is a blessing, but also a curse. It could be a selection overload, but if you take the time, you can build the perfect burger. i.e. I created my huge...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wanna give this place 4.5 stars but not a full 5.The customization aspect of it is, of course, awesome. It's always great to choose how and what you want. I have this restaurant idea of opening a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. That's pretty much all I can get out at the moment.I've been a long time customer of the counter for the past two years.But they just lost this customer today.The staff here has made a major...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes! Tasty burgers! You can get 1/3lb, 2/3lb, or 1lb cooked weight if you're really feeling hungry, go low carb with burger in a bowl, or go with the burger buns or English muffin. The meat is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The decor is fun to look at while waiting and the staff are super friendly. I made my own burger here and was pleased. Their portions are big be warned. I guess the downfall of getting all excited...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place!
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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Los Angeles has lots of burger joints, but the Counter is an original. You create your own burger from every topping imaginable. Excellent meat and good quality toppings. Good sweet potato fries. The line to...
kudzu.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I really want to give this a higher rating, but I just can't see the appeal. The little clipboards and pencils at the tables that you check off your order with are really gimmicky in my opinion. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What? I haven't written a review for The Counter yet? I tried this place based on the recommendations, and I was not disappointed! A darn good burger!!!These burgers are basically built to order. They...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going to the The Counter since it opened and a lot of thing have changed. Luckily the food hasn't changed much. I remember when I first started coming here, fries and onion string were...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I'm a poser chef who wants to be on the food network, but i never can keep fresh food around, for some reason it always goes bad before i can cook it, so what's the next best thing, The Counter.Got...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Customising your own burger.. what a concept! Gotta love The Counter for making it a reality. Now the only issue is.. what goes with what?I went here for dinner with a couple of friends, and I (of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The only time I can go to a burger joint and not feel guilty to my trainer after scarfing down a custom built burger!!! And now they are expanding down to el segundo/south bay! i also love...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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the wait sucks but the burgers are worth it. they have so many toppings and choices that it takes me forever to choose what i want. but when it comes down to it i just love a good ol fashion bacon...
kudzu.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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I hate telling people how wonderful this place is because the lines are getting to be crazy! I have tried almost everything there and have never been unhappy. My favorite is the "counter burger" and they have...
kudzu.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Have you ever yearned for that all time melt in your mouth orgasmic burger? Wooh...then you gots to come here.Oh Lordy Lordy Lordy...I left here so very pleased and satisfied, yet knew I had to come...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
music way too loudno table service at lunchdinner is better
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Teacher: Now kids, today we're going to learn about hamburgers. Who can tell me the ingredients that go on a hamburger?Student #1 raises their hand.Teacher: Yes Sammy?Sammy: Beef, lettuce, tomato,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you miss that old small town feeling where everybody knows your name, and they are always glad you came? Well then The Counter is a very cool spot where the waiters know my name and serve you a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
TV will never steer me wrong. I first saw them on Food Network and them PBS. The founder was talking about the anatomy of a burger and he said an english muffin was the best bun. Preposterous! I had...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Another case of good intentions but bad execution. Let me put it this way: if you order a burger DESIGNED BY THEM and it's too tall to eat, then the fault lies with them, not you.
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh man. This is a tasty burger. I went there based on the reviews on Yelp, and am happy I did.We got there at about ten minutes to 9 on Sunday night. The place was a-hoppin'. Good vibes, lots of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this burger! Love the novelty factor of choosing your own toppings!Perfectly cooked with a nice crisp outside and so tasty!Probably the best burger in LA, yeah, really, its quite possibly so.Hate...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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If you want a great burger YOUR WAY, you go to The Counter. Be prepared to wait 15-20mins for your table during peak evenings, but they are organized and it goes by quick...especially if you order a beer to...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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I LOVE the counter! I had the veggie burger with avocado.....WOW, it was one...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is now my favorite burger joint in the LA area. All other burgers pale in comparison. They also have great fries, pickle chips (only if you like dill pickles), and shakes. I don't care for their...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
With over 300 reviews and most 4 to 5 stars my wife convinced me to drive an hour in traffic to get eat hamburgers...all the while I kept thinking to myself that I was crazy driving in LA traffic for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hermann, can you say anything in an American accent??? (fyi Hermann is a grad student in my lab from Italy who has only been here a few months)"Yes, one word---BUUURRRGER" was his reply.If that is one...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Choose your own adventure burger! Build a bear for the carnivore in you! Triple OG and Funky fresh. Or If you fuck it up, you can only blame yourself cuz you chose the mothefunkin' ingredients!...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very Very Good! And the service was great too! The crowds energy was laid back and the atmosphere was real cool. You should try it!! Although we live closer to the one that opening next week in Marina...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great burger, and you can customize it by the kind of burger you order (beef, turkey, chicken or veggie), the size of the burger (1/3 lb, 2/3 lb and 1 lb) and the kind of toppings you want. The staff...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cool, chill place but not the best burgers ever.If it's suppose to be a cooler burger joint in the Santa Monica area, then I would expect more quality - i'll even go as far as saying, "i wish i gotta...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This concept resembles the tendency of me putting anything not-expired in the fridge when I get too lazy to go grocery shopping at college into one bowl, microwave it, and hope it turns out well....
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am a huge fan of the counter. Whether it is their sweet potato French fries or their oh so juicy hamburgers. This place is a hit for me and my friends.You can customize your burgers almost any way...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came home and tried to replicate the churro shake-of-the-month with a churro from Costco and Safeway select Vanilla ice cream. Totally NOT the same. burgers are delish, you can only blame yourself...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well my friends since i had 2 celebrity sitings in the last week at this place i had to update my review. The first encounter was while i was having my usual delicious taco turkey burger with my...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was randomly thinking about burgers right now and I thought of The Counter. I definitely need to take a trip here soon. The oh so very delicious Counter. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE open one in San Diego....
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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Since Kudzu has been leaving off my favorite Irvine locations, I will add my review of the "Counter" for Irvine. The place is amazing. Yo uonly have yourself to blame if you don't like your meal, because you...
kudzu.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First things first, get the turkey taco, nobody knows why it's called that but it's the best turkey burger you'll ever eat. Honesty note: I actually haven't had a burger there, I can't seem to steer...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I know Oprah's BFF may have voted this place as one of the best burger joint in the U.S., but you can get a tastier hamburger at Bob's Big Boy or Houston's. The Counter offers customers the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For a gourmet burger, The Counter offers good products and I like that they take risks with the toppings...got give them points for the Kimchee burger. I like the atmosphere and the location. I love...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Counter is a comfortable place to go with your friends for a great burger and fries.The burgers themselves come in 3 sizes. I got the medium (2/3 lb!) and it was plenty big. In fact, by the time...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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I wondered if this place would live up to the hype that it gets, but I have to say it totally does. Not only do you get to go crazy building your own burger, but it's also one of the best burgers you are going...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
diy burgers can make or break your tasting experience depending on what you order. the hardest but funnest part is deciding what you want. i try to keep it simple.today i had the 1/3 lb beef burger...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was debating between 3 and 4 stars for Counter, but I went with a 4 because of the topping options and fries. It almost got the 3 because I wasn't too impressed with the burger itself. I ordered a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There are a lot of choices. I didn't fully read the menu beforehamd, because the guy working there asked what I wanted before I finished checking the boxes. I got a 1/3 lb. turkey burger with feta and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I first went here because the Apple Pan on Pico is closed on Mondays and I needed a burger. I had been in jail since Friday night where I met a cholo who kept talking about burgers and knives. I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Am I the last person in the area to lunch at The Counter? Check off your patty, topping (up to four, ranging from cheeses, mixed greens, grilled onions, roasted red peppers...), sauce (mustards,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was really excited to try this place out. So much so that I couldn't even wait for the El Segundo site to open and had to drive out to Santa Monica just to get a preview of what was to come....
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Burger #5 (Redux): Build Your Own $32 What?Four and half years ago I moved to LA and began my Southern California search for the best burger. Quickly I discovered The Counter and it was instantly one...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, I am a fan. Of their thick, tasty milkshake that is so huge I could not finish by myself. I had ordered their strawberry milkshake and the bf wanted to order one as well, but skipped on...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was disappointed with the Counter....but before I dive into why I wasn't impress, let me start with the pros....the service was great. Our waitress was sweet and attentive; she allowed me to go get...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How could you go wrong at The Counter? It's a personalized menu and I make the trip from Pasadena every two weeks to try a new burger "theme". I always start with a 1lb."Atkins" burger bowl on...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Brilliant idea. Horrible execution. I really don't understand why this place is always packed. Although you can get some pretty cool toppings on the burger, the burger itself is still pretty bland....
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like to compare burger places to Barney's, because in my opinion, Barney's has the best tasting burgers.The burgers here feel a bit more greasy. Their plain burger (no crazy toppings) fell apart on...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been coming here since opening and unfortunately the service and quality has been slipping slowly but surely. It's still really good eats and a great concept but I can't help but reminisce about...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is great! it's like the nicer version of fuddruckers - you can pick out what toppings you want on your burger.... so it's custom to how you like it! you also have the option of what size...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
No. 1 burger place. great diversity to build your own burger!Fries are also good. I like it.
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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I built the greatest hamburger of all time: Feta Cheese, Olives, Grilled Onions, Bacon, and the Original Steak Sauce. Topping it off with a side order of pickle chips. Choose Beef over Turkey, but go crazy...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There are so many great combinations you can't go wrong with whatever you pick. I piled mine a little too high and had to resort to eating my burger with a knife and fork. Although the burger is the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
one of my most favoritest burgers of all time. arguably better than father's office (gasp! i know, that's approaching blasphemy). i think i first came here pretty soon after it opened and LOVED it....
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The Counter, Father's Office and Apple Pan were the big three "gourmet" burger joints I had wanted to try. The latter two met or exceeded my expectations. The Counter, unfortunately, did not.While...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the better burger places in Los Angeles. Most likely due to the wonderful assortment of delicious sauces you can dab on your burger. The sweet potato fries are great as well. I'd love to get...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I lovah the yumah from the burgah! This place was pretty gosh darn good. There are a lot of options to "build your burger". I would recommend really sitting down and going through the menu options. I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you're hungry, this place MIGHT be good for you.We attempted to go here 3 times and each time there was at least a 40 minute wait. Typically, that's what it's like on a Tuesday night at 7. We...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you are STARVING for a good BURGER, this is the spot! The first time I went, I was literally starving and the wait to get a table was 30 minutes. So, I decided to make a "to go" order and the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
