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3.0 of 5 stars.
We regularly went to The Counter in Santa Monica for late suppers. It was a perfect burger joint for people who want good clean food in a hip diner. So we were delighted to find out that there was one...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food was great, and service by Brittany was awsome!
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
On a whim, I dropped in for a burger fix. I had read about the place...but just hadn't had the chance yet. Today was the day and am I glad. I went in with a monstrous appetite and was tempted by the 1...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Gimmicks galore at this place. Like making the mushrooms an additional $1.00 but the blue cheese part of your free fixins. I mean really, who doesn't get mushrooms with Blue Cheese on a burger, if you...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food: As a vegetarian, I love places that offer bomb veggie burgers, so I figured I should check out Counter Burger. their whole deal is you can create your own burger with a ton of fixings, or...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is probably more a 3.5 rating. Before our most recent visit, we'd been to this location twice and the experiences were inconsistent. The first time was great, while the second time we came out...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to The Counter probably 4-5 times and each time I walk away more disappointed and wondering why I bother to pay the overinflated prices for an o.k. meal with barely mediocre service.Last...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place is horrid. From the expensive burgers right down to the terrible managers/staff. I'm not a terribly picky person, but our experience was just that bad. The night we went there it was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Gayle is in Aptos for a well-earned weekend with her long time LLB (Ladies Lunch Bunch) friends. My son is also in town and we spent a nice day hanging out at home and in the neighbourhood, and with a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The lovely people at The Counter were kind enough to offer another us another experience. I have to say, I was plesantly surprised this time around. My burger was perfectly cooked, my toppings weren't...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
That's maybe 3.25. Alan and I had lunch here after he completed an Emeritus Institute class and I visited my mother after dropping him off at his class. Score big-time for the free parking garage....
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I have been coming here since it opened. 5 Stars all the way. Great food, Great service. I do have one complaint, PEOPLE THIS IS NOT McDONALDS. They do not put their burgers in a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG!! I went in for the shake of the Month just recently and it was very awesome! The Brownie Malted Coffee shake is everything you can want in a sugar laden treat. The Brownie bits actually made it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was craving a really juicy hamburger one lovely Saturday evening, so I flipped open the trusty iPod, opened the Yelp app, and whaddayaknow, this place popped up! I gathered 2 of my fellow meateaters...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
going downhill fast... when this location first opened i thought it was the best idea around. great menu with the best milkshakes around but things seem to have changed. we didn't intend on going here...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, so the menu made me feel like I was taking a highschool exam. I mean really how difficult can a burger be? However, their burgers and sweet potatoe fries are the best. So if you are having a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing burgers in a cute atmosphere! The burgers are very good and they offer a superb array of toppings. The sweet potatoe fries are to die for! The onion strings are great too (albeit not so...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great Burgers! Great Milkshakes! Nice pleasant place to eat at, staff is friendley & prompt. I dont mind paying a little more for a burger when they are this good!
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place. Always get good service and food. Love their sweet potato fries! and the milkshakes are awesome - they're so big we normally split on between 2 of us.
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We've eaten here several times and used to love it. The burgers are really good but the last time we were there the service was so bad I was embarassed for our server and my husbands medium rare...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3 and 1/2 stars is about right. Those of you who've read my reviews over the years know of my aversion to and dislike of chains. This one doesn't do badly, in fact my experience was pretty positive....
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had been to The Counter (Santa Monica) several times in the past. For whatever reason, I had a group of friends from high school that loved going there. I could never put the place on the same...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to the counter a few more times now and I am still a fan. Most recently I ordered:Meat: turkey, 1/3 lbCheese: Tillamook cheddarNon-premium toppings: roasted chilies, tomato, jalapenos...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have visited this place a few times. The food is fresh, the restrooms are clean, the artwork is great, the service is top notch!The reason why I could not give this place 5 stars is because our...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really want to rate this place 4 stars, but the prices of this place are killin me smalls. I'm a vegetarian so I got the standard Veggie burger patty with jalapenos, jalapenos jack cheese or...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We ate at the counter in "The Counter," lol...I thought it was only in LA. Their sweet potato fries are really good; you don't even need dipping sauce for it. Their "hamburger bun" is softer and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is very tasty and filling. I've been here twice. We had really slow service the first time when we say outside for dinner. The second time we sat inside our service was very fast. I would go...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to some of the other locations and I do enjoy the burgers, but the service is really bad at this location. The staff is nice enough, but they *always* mess up the orders. I've eaten there 3...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sure most of what I have to say has already been said in plenty, so I'll keep it short.Tried this place on a whim, didn't realize it was a chain. The location at The Mercer seems to fit this type...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Burgers are overpriced and not as delicious as other burgers I've had in other locations. The onion straws are good, but very oily. Also, hard to get a server to return to your table after food gets...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've wanted to try this place since I heard their ads on KNBR months ago. A place that serves premium burgers with a diverse toppings has to be awesome. Well that was my expectation, at least. While...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to The Counter Tuesday night with my Mom(she had never been before) and we had such a great experience! I was surprised to see how busy it was on a Tuesday. We were greeted by the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Counter Burger was so Delicious!! I had my burger well done and it was still juicy!! The sweet potatoe fries was to die for!! inLOVE with it!! I will come here again and try out their veggie...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for a social networking activity with a few folks from work. Although we were waiting for another person, we had to flag the waiter to finally grab our order. Okay initially they were...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went on a Saturday night with my family (2 adults, 2 kids) for the first time. It took about 10 to 15 minutes for a waitress to acknowledge us and explain how the ordering process worked. After...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, lets start with the pluses: Hormone free natural beef. Local produce. "Artisan" Rolls. Massive amounts of choice for how to top your bogie... Alas, there it ends. Sweet Potato Fries are rather...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The Counter's sweet potato fries are off the wall, and I get what they're trying for with the whole make-your-own-burger menu. But the thing is -- it doesn't work. Their burgers are over priced and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My Favorite Burger place. I have been here 3 times and enjoyed it all 3 times Food was excellent. I love the design-it-yourself burgers. I can even bring my none beef-eating friends. My last visit was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was $70 for two burgers and two iced teas. Let me break it down:3/4 lb burger1lb burgerIced Tea x21 parking tixLesson: Get the right toppings, if it don't taste good, you can only blame yourself,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So for $40 for 2 people, the burgers should be some of the best...NOT. They are average at best, and the service hasn't gotten any better. I tried this place when it first opened and the service was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i had a great chicken sandwich with some really great toppings but very bad service. my server was adrian and i think he was so over his shift. after i was greeted and ready to order he was nowhere to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG...I LOVED THIS PLACE!!!Now, I decided to try this place because so many people have been talking about it. I'm not a burger girl at all, in fact, I only eat veggie burgers.I decided if I was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So the family of four went to The Counter on a hot Saturday night for dinner. The Counter was recommended by friends who had been to the Santa Clara / San Jose location. We arrived around 7:00 pm and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent fancy schmancy burgers, with turkey and veggie options, six cheese options, and a couple dozen toppings, ranging from wasabi aoili to apricot spread. If you have difficult with...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever I think a place is the BEST, I love to YELP it because then I can see other people's experience and I always end up defending the place a little bit in my reviews, so enjoy. The Counter has...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
When I first got my menu, I was super excited about making this custom burger. I'm picky with toppings so I thought this place would be perfect for me. But then like 20 minutes went by, I had my paper...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I custom built my 1/3 lb burger with grilled onions, garlic sauce, lettuce, banana peppers and it wasn't as good as I had expected. The meat was bland. Maybe I ordered a bad combo of toppings but the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was convinced that folks outside of the Midwest and Texas have no idea how to make a decent burger. The counter proved me wrong.The 50/50 with fries and onion strings will clog your arteries, but...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Burgers are ginormous so I ordered the mini burgers and they were just right. Kinda bland, I had to really use ketchup and other condiments for it to be tasty.But their half/half of fries and onion...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It was the Sunday afternoon of Memorial Day weekend and our normal burger place in Danville was closing early, so we headed to checkout The Counter. This was fate because I found a new favorite eating...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I really wanted to like this place. I dig the one step up from your regular burger joint type of places. I also really dig the "make your own burger" thing over and above the usual preset burger...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a fan. The idea is interesting (build your own burger) but the prices seem kinda high for what you get and I'd rather go to Fuddruckers around the corner. I also don't like that the sides...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For a burger joint, this place is delicious! It's a tad pricey for most people, but the taste and preparation is exquisite. The shakes too are to die for, and always check what their special of the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Way too expensive for what you get. Staff has attitude like they are too good to serve you and the burgers are okay, but very expensive. Last week 3 of us had 3 burgers, one basket of fries and 2...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thick, juicy, quality burgers. Loads of different topping options for customizing. French Fries were hot and crispy, with a nice, light seasoning. Shaped and sized like McDonald's fries, without...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My daughter was craving for a milk-shake.I had a craving for Sweet-Potato fries (and a brew).(I'm not having any alcoholic beverage with my daughter...I know better!)The only place that has the two...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
They have an interesting concept and their sweet potato fries are really yummy! Their burgers, however, are really hard to eat--their buns are not very soft and their meat patties are super thick. I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Their burgers are delicious. I don't do all the fancy toppings, just your normal stuff... but i love the idea of getting to choose your own toppings from a nice sized list.It can get pretty expensive...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't get this place. It's way too expensive for a burger place. People rave about these burgers, but I think what they might really be raving about is the condiments. I don't do burgers for the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
In this era of heart disease and economic downturn can a diner perpetuated on a gourmet version of the American staple priced at 200% over the norm make it? Well, they do make a tasty burger. Going in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went with the family for lunch yesterday. Our son had the mini burgers and we all had whatever creations we came up with. The sweet potato fries came out first and were nearly gone by the time our...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Colleague & I were up for some sweet potato fries http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/Y4bYHbXFgTdgRVTQ-Z1jtA'select=CurCbVSI0PBPSJgTGhyPPQ for lunch 2day so decided to try out WC's The Counter again. Nice...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
At The Counter, they treat the simply hamburger like it's a work of art. When you walk into the place, the first thing your waiter does is hand you a slip with seemingly 10,000 different ingredients...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We love the counter... They have the best fries, amazing burgers and most importantly, the staff is always so friendly and attentive it makes the casual 'Counter' our favorite place in the area.
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
More like 2.75 stars...Husband and I ventured here for lunch a couple of Saturdays ago while daughter was at her drama program. We both really like the atmosphere and the concept. We both ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a late review- went there a few weeks ago for lunch with co-workers. WE LOVED THE PLACE! I love how they have options for everything, the bun, toppings, meat, sauces.... life is always better...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is THE place to get a burger when in Walnut Creek. We took a seat at the bar on a busy weeknight. The bartender was excellent and offered helpful advice. Though the best part was getting a chance...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The mad hunt for MY CoCoCounty has ended here. Right here at Counter's. What rock have I been hiding under? Although this is not the first place I've been to where you can fully customize your burger,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Like the decor and ambiance, like the skateboards on the wall, and love the fact that you write down your own order (actually in an effort to be "green" they should try to reduce this). I like their...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been here a few times and it is really good. The service is always pleasant and you can be really picky about how you want your burger. Yum. Sweet potato fries are awesome.
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The cheeseburger is quickly taking over every restaurant in America!Every now and then I crave a huge, greasy burger and fries. I love The Counter because it not only satisfies my craving, but allows...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have decided to rate all my lunch time haunts starting with the counter. Their burgers are nothing special, but sometimes I don't have a choice...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I only imagine someone will write a glorious review of the Big Macs or Carl's Jr 6-dollar burgers, but it's nice to review this place because of their quality, not quantity. If you Yelpers wanna...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, a restaurant built for those that like to customize their orders (aka control freaks;)...for me, the concept of this place is a dream come true. So here's the yelpanomics of why this place is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Overrated.It's not the worst place out there, and it might even be slightly above average (maybe), but for a place that was so highly regarded by so many people, this place just wasn't that good....
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Dont let the 3 star rating deter you from coming here!!!The counter is a great burger joint. The are NO substitues in the Walnut Creek area to get a burger like this! Its like Fuddruckers (who I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe it was because my friend set my expectations very high (and how could they not be with a description that the burgers were 'run down your armpits juicy'? He also said it was a cheap lunch spot)....
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was visiting a friend who lives in the building. She raved about their veggie burgers but on the day we decided to go, I wasn't in the mood for any burger (meat or meatless). I got a grilled cheese...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome place to have the best veggie burger ever! The service was so friendly and fast. The only bummer were all the people with their children but what are you gonna do? Just hope they are polite...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am not a chain restaurant person, but my favorite burger place is Red Robin. It's probably because I went to college in Seattle (where RR originated), and I have fond memories of getting the jr...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was delighted when I picked up Diablo Magazine with "The Best Burgers in the East Bay" on the front cover. I've been looking for decent burger joints since I arrived 8 months ago. I had passed the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Its hit or miss.. The service is good but one time I got an uncooked burger YUCK
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Fun place with an interesting concept on serving burgers. Overall what I liked about the place was the nice atmosphere, the super friendly staff, and the nice eye candy sitting at the bar.The meat is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It was 8:50 on a Sunday Night. The Counter closes at 9 and, against my better judgement, I went in and asked if they had time for one more. I've worked food service before and it just sucks when...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Drove past this place on my way leaving BART to go to my brother's. We decided to try it out--surprisingly it was very crowded (yes, it was a Friday night, but we're supposed to be a recession)!First...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really wanted to love this place but instead I found it just ok. We tried the one in Palo Alto and in Walnut Creek. At both, the service is marginal, which is expected considering the crowd. After...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've tried a few times and I really can't recommend. -expensive, small portions-small portions are served on really big plates. Looks kind sad-sitting there all alone.-I don't like places that make me...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I took my kids there yesterday, and what a treat. I had the mahi mahi burger and sweet potato fries, total indulgence the healthy way. Loved the fact that I could build my own burger, but the mahi...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you like the kind of place where you can pick exactly what you want on your burger, and no one will roll their eyes at you and think you're being high maintenance, The Counter is for you.The menu...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like how you get a wide variety of choices on what to put on your burger. The burger I had was pretty good. Good sweet potato fries as well. The place was clean and has a good atmosphere.The reason...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was surprised that this place had a waiting list and we had to wait about 30 minutes to get a table. That's kind of a joke. However, the food is pretty darn good. The milkshakes are so yummy. And...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It was a late night choice with my buddy, we really wanted some burgers and somebody happened to recommend the place to us earlier that day. The place is so fun, i love the breakdown in creating your...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thought I'd write a review for this place. My girlfriend used to work here. The food is ok, but I prefer Fuddruckers and In & Out more. Cool Atmosphere and idea to build your own burger with pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Looking at all the great reviews that Yelpers gave this place I was very disappointed when I came here. After shelling out about $13.00 for a burger I was expecting something amazing but it was just...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place. Easy to get to and park and the food and service are excellent! What more can you ask for?
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever I decide to come to The Counter, it's because I'm yearning for their SWEET POTATO FRIES with horseradish mayo! I love sweet potato fries and this is the only place I know that makes them so...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you can build it, they'll make it. Damn right you can have it your way! A little over-whelming at first but then kind of fun. Blows many other W.C. burger places out of the water. Where's the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Counter burgers FTW!!!!I first heard about the Counter on December 29, 2008. The next day, my wife and I decided to give it a shot since we were in Walnut Creek and we were both itching for a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Even for a Burger, I'm not sure dishing out $12 is worth the headache of trying to fit that thing into your mouth!The idea is an awesome one however. Different choices for how you want your burger to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i love the idea of customizing your own burger. the only caveat is that if you come up with an unappetizing combination, you have only yourself to blame! my burger was good because i stuck to toppings...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a concept that was missing in Walnut Creek, but I think the food at Pyramid sucks and I am a healthy eater. In looking at these reviews, I find the three star people are the tough critics...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you really want to make the bomb burger, it'll cost you. Want fries? It'll cost you. Want extra sauce? Bacon or avocado? It'll cost you. It's worth it though. Friendly, responsive service and great...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic looking burgers that taste just as good! On the pricier side as far as burgers go... but not too hard to justify once you've had one. You also get lots of options; which is great... but can...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The service is quick, one of the partners/owners is super nice.The burgers could be a bit more flavorful and less messy, but they were good. I will come back!
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So my fiance has been talking about this place almost every time we come to Walnut Creek. He has been to the location down in the South Bay where he works and talks so highly of this place. My mom, my...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
They have green chiles for their burgers. The waiter could have slapped me in the face with a sock full of ground beef and they still would have gotten five stars. I LOVE green chile...I can't think...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
High quality, great-tasting burgers! I enjoyed the sweet potato fries. It was a bit pricey, but I wouldn't mind spending a couple of extra bucks for a great tasting burger. I'm definitely coming...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't go to Walnut creek too often, but when I do go, I usually stop by this place for a burger. Great sweet potato fries and onion strings!!! Their beef is also very tender. Service was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love the Counter! Our waiters are normally very educated about what's going on as far as specials and what not. I definitely do not understand what the heck they are thinking serving Candy Corn...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My partner and I had horrible service yesterday afternoon. When we sat down there were only three other occupied tables: two were finishing up and the other had the owner/manager playing with his...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Met up with a friend today for lunch because I've heard so many good things about this place and have been anxious to try it. The place was pretty cool and 'hip'. Very clean and inviting. Although...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is definitely unique. They have that "I'm a trying to pose as a hipster" feel, there's nothing wrong with that but I believe they are trying a bit too hard. The food is good, they are...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
they have Chimay Red Label!I felt like a yuppie here. Great ideas with the gourmet build your own burger thang. Burgers seemed small though. Sweet potato fries, another plus in my book.Deep fried...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to The Counter in Santa Monica before the one in Walnut Creek, and was prompted by my sister saying that Oprah said they were burgers you couldn't miss. And on the experience scale, I would...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
i've been hearing such hype about this place so i decided to try it out . when i spotted a parking space near the front of the eatery., i was in there's a form where you can "customize" your burger....
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
SLOW service, even when there were few people in the place on a Monday night.Mega points for the sweet potato fries!My parents found the Order Form style menu too time-consuming, but it is cool that...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Since we had a little time to kill before an appointment in Walnut Creek we decided to take a chance and try the place out. I had heard about The Counter on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Gayle said this was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here tonight to support a friend's fundraiser. We'd been looking for an "excuse" to walk to this place, and we'd finally had one. It was pretty crowded (not sure if that's normal on a Wednesday...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to the counter twice now and am a big fan. If you are in the mood for fat bastard burger this is the joint. I recommend the fried egg and the appetizer sampler if you have enough people is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good burgers, a bit pricey, but good quality. and a plus for you vegetarians out there is the wide selection of toppings for your veggie burger. There is some outside seating. When I was there for...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was a sunny sunday afternoon and I was in search for a great burger. I was visiting a friend in Walnut Creek and he recommended The Counter. The weather was wonderful so we decided to sit outside...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here the other day for a late dinner on the advice of one Matt C. He frequents this place. More on that later. Anyway, it's a burger place. They have fries onion rings and alcohol. You can pick...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We have gone here several times now, and I am a fan. The meat is seasoned so nicely. You can make your own burger and have endless options.If you liked fried pickles, well yes ma'am this is your...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice and the burgers are great. The meat is very tasty and you get to chose all the toppings, buns, sauce, etc. I like having blue cheese, mixed greens, grilled mushrooms, and aoili...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
with the first visit, i didn't quite choose the best combination possible for my burger. i just didn't like the grilled onions. it made a watery mess every where, and it just felt like it didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars.The concept is really smart. You are given a clipboard, and you customize your burger the way you want it. Type of meat (beef, turkey, chicken), Cheese (LOTS to choose from), a sauce of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay so the options are overwhelming at this place :) but the food is awesome! I would advise anyone going there for the first time to really think about whether the options they're choosing will...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
it's been years since i've been to the counter, but the other night my friends suggested we eat here since it opened in the east bay. the burger's are good because, obviously, you get to choose every...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Tons of options and a great environment. When it's all said and done, the food is pretty average with upscale prices. Our bill for 2 burgers, 1 french fry, and 2 iced teas, including tip, was $35.
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. Three visits (requiring a trek through The Caldecott to the WC no less) and three customized burgers in one week. Have I been missing something? Something, that is, besides the experience of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A whole lotta options..in fact as I was waiting for my custom burger to be made, I was tempted to do permutation calculations to see just exactly how many different burgers you can actually make....
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has really hearty burgers with lots of choices for toppings. It can be a little pricey, but you get what you pay for! The burger tasted delicious, and all of the toppings I ordered were...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So I've seen The Counter at many locations such as Irvine and San Jose and I never had the time to try it until today. I really love Five Guys because of their many toppings so when I heard The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have eaten lunch here twice and both times I left happy. I had the Turkey Burger both times and the Sweet Potato fries were really good. A bit pricey and overwhelming with the amount of toppings you...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down, this place is lame.... I can tick off 6 other burger places that are waaaaay better than this... and the fact it cost 32 bucks for 2 burgers and a side of fries. Yikes! I am always...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great burgers, great fries. Pricey but I will go back for sure .
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
DELISH burgers...happy to find a Counter in the 925! Had a burger in a bowl today -- was done perfectly medium rare, like I wanted. Yum yum yum. The waitress, Rachel, was very sweet & was concerned...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My burger was cooked a surprisingly perfect medium-rare, which is hard to come by. But other than that I was unimpressed. The honey wheat bun was a little dry and the tomatoes were not very ripe.The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Too expensive. But the burger is so good you almost forget you won't be able to eat anything else for a while. The burger's quality was 5 star but the actual feel of the restaurant is a 3 or lower....
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
6 words.. Best burger I have ever ate!
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
wasn't sure how much i was going to like it. prices were steep and i haven't heard much about it from fellow yelpers. I got a 2/3 lb, jalapeno jack cheese, lettuce, grilled mushrooms and spicy cream...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was surprisingly a lot of fun to customize my own burger, except when the number of fabulous ingredients and the inability to choose just four (because I didn't want to pay more) of them drove me...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It is a little pricey, but really I love a place where you can totally customize your burger.You can build your own with a choice of hundreds of combinations or pick from their set menu. I've yet to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3 stars here mainly for the atmosphere and service, which is hip and friendly. I'm a diehard In-N-Out fan, so for me it's all about a flavorful, classic burger. I don't care that there are 300...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place could be a 4 but just too many things against it.Start with the good stuff. Got the shake of the month, and it was a pretty good shake. The burger itself was also really fresh and yummy,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My sister and I happened upon this new little gem when we took a wrong turn yesterday after church. Wow, are we ever glad we did! We really got a kick out of all the options. I tried the veggie...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
matt c. and i sat at the *actual* counter for the full effect. the onion strings/sweet potato fries mixture is not only huge, but deeelicious.the bartender (who doubled as our server) was this old...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is on the pricey side, but it seems like they use some good ingredients. The meat isn't overly dry or fatty and they use some kind of toasted focaccia bun.I'm not really into customization...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place was just ok... I think the experience of "customizing" your burger was the most appealing part of my dining experience. Your handed a clip board when your seated to make your own burger......
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Mediocre food (at best) served in an atmosphere so loud it rivals the Hong Kong stock exchange.
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A friend of ours work at the counter and she tolds us to come in and give it a try. The service was great and the selection of burger combos was never ending. It took us awhile to figure out what we...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't had a burger this good since my grandma passed. She was the queen of making burgers and I finally found a place that is as good as her creations.It was crazy because I went in on opening...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OK, I live just around the corner from this place and have been anticipating the opening for months now. I walk by here every day on the way to/from BART, so I have been closely watching and waiting...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, where have you been all of my life? No, seriously, this place is going on my list of places that will leave you in a food coma of happiness for the rest of your night. It's THAT good.So I work...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Check it out - great food and selection of beer and wine. Have your burger your way with or without a bun. 4.2 zillion ways to combine the ingredients into your dream burger....
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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