The Counter Restaurant Review:
Taking the have-it-your-way mantra to the extreme, The Counter creates a safe haven for even the pickiest eater while managing to serve up good food fast. The concept is basic: check off your choices on a paper menu pad, much the way you might select your meal in a neighborhood sushi joint. First your burger: organic beef, turkey or veggie; then choose the size: one-third, one-half or a...
"Create your own masterpiece" from "quality" patties and a "veritable plethora" of "gourmet" toppings at this "custom burger" chain, where the "happy" staffers also serve up "habit-forming" fries, thick shakes and "interesting" craft brews; critics counter they're "stark", "clamorous" and "pricey", but the "casual" approach that's "fun for kids" is "a hit."
Burgertime. Burgerama. Burger buggery. Sorry for that last one. Amazing build-your-own-burger from veggie to Ferdinand. Perchance pepperoni, pineapple, guac or 24 other options? Mango chutney or onion marmalade on said Frankenburger? Modern diner digs with a convertible glass wall, equal Belgian beers and pepper-fried onion rings. Fine customers, some after work, some just at play, with finer...
This mod-style diner in Santa Monica serves fun burgers with grown-up appeal. Choose a beer or wine chaser, customize the toppings to your liking, and get ready for a sloppy mess—you won't be able to resist overstuffing your burger with So-Cal options like sun-dried tomato vinaigrette and avocado. Kids get their due as well, with mini sliders, thick milkshakes, and great shoestring fries....