Comments on: Burgers at The Counter http://la.foodblogging.com/2006/04/05/burgers-at-the-counter/ foodblogging los angeles Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:44:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: MaxMillion http://la.foodblogging.com/2006/04/05/burgers-at-the-counter/#comment-338987 MaxMillion Thu, 05 Jun 2008 19:52:52 +0000 http://la.foodblogging.com/2006/04/02/burgers-at-the-counter/#comment-338987 Or an In-n-Out burger, protein-style with grilled onions -- messy but delicious and not overpriced. Or an In-n-Out burger, protein-style with grilled onions — messy but delicious and not overpriced.

]]> By: MaxMillion http://la.foodblogging.com/2006/04/05/burgers-at-the-counter/#comment-338984 MaxMillion Thu, 05 Jun 2008 19:51:34 +0000 http://la.foodblogging.com/2006/04/02/burgers-at-the-counter/#comment-338984 The people behinds the scenes of this operation are exceedingly rude and facetious. I was looking forward to trying one of their burgers, but now I am not so sure, thanks to the heavy dose of attitude and lack of co-operation. I think I'll stick with Father's Office when I get the occassional craving for a gourmet burger. Love the sweet potato fries that come in a tiny shopping cart there! The people behinds the scenes of this operation are exceedingly rude and facetious. I was looking forward to trying one of their burgers, but now I am not so sure, thanks to the heavy dose of attitude and lack of co-operation.

I think I’ll stick with Father’s Office when I get the occassional craving for a gourmet burger. Love the sweet potato fries that come in a tiny shopping cart there!

]]> By: PhilC http://la.foodblogging.com/2006/04/05/burgers-at-the-counter/#comment-14875 PhilC Sat, 20 May 2006 23:40:27 +0000 http://la.foodblogging.com/2006/04/02/burgers-at-the-counter/#comment-14875 The 50/50 is awesome. I thought the burgers were solid, but not spectacular. The buns didn't stand up to the meat. Overall, I still prefer Islands and In-N-Out burgers. The 50/50 is awesome. I thought the burgers were solid, but not spectacular. The buns didn’t stand up to the meat. Overall, I still prefer Islands and In-N-Out burgers.

]]> By: Zteve http://la.foodblogging.com/2006/04/05/burgers-at-the-counter/#comment-9673 Zteve Mon, 17 Apr 2006 18:31:07 +0000 http://la.foodblogging.com/2006/04/02/burgers-at-the-counter/#comment-9673 I'm used to Whopper deconstruction. The further I get into the burger, the more stuff I have to pull off of the increasingly waterlogged bun. I’m used to Whopper deconstruction. The further I get into the burger, the more stuff I have to pull off of the increasingly waterlogged bun.

]]> By: Jeff http://la.foodblogging.com/2006/04/05/burgers-at-the-counter/#comment-9295 Jeff Thu, 06 Apr 2006 17:49:14 +0000 http://la.foodblogging.com/2006/04/02/burgers-at-the-counter/#comment-9295 Definitely suggest to anyone eating at the Counter to avoid any kind of high-water content toppings if you want an actual burger. Most of the time, I end up needing a fork or going medieval by using my fingers to end the "burger." This is by no means a bad thing, but just a word of caution. Definitely suggest to anyone eating at the Counter to avoid any kind of high-water content toppings if you want an actual burger. Most of the time, I end up needing a fork or going medieval by using my fingers to end the “burger.” This is by no means a bad thing, but just a word of caution.

]]> By: Jonah http://la.foodblogging.com/2006/04/05/burgers-at-the-counter/#comment-9276 Jonah Wed, 05 Apr 2006 23:48:11 +0000 http://la.foodblogging.com/2006/04/02/burgers-at-the-counter/#comment-9276 The veggie patty is on top, under the carmelized oinions. The burgers are huge and require some cutting (as Brad mentioned). The veggie patty is on top, under the carmelized oinions. The burgers are huge and require some cutting (as Brad mentioned).

]]> By: Zteve http://la.foodblogging.com/2006/04/05/burgers-at-the-counter/#comment-9274 Zteve Wed, 05 Apr 2006 23:11:20 +0000 http://la.foodblogging.com/2006/04/02/burgers-at-the-counter/#comment-9274 Holy Christ! Was that veggie burger a salad with a bun thrown on top? Is there a veggie patty somewhere underneath that mountain of stuff? Good God, I've never seen a burger piled up like that. It's like Cheech and Chong went crazy on the topping bar! That's f'ing hilarious! Holy Christ! Was that veggie burger a salad with a bun thrown on top? Is there a veggie patty somewhere underneath that mountain of stuff? Good God, I’ve never seen a burger piled up like that. It’s like Cheech and Chong went crazy on the topping bar! That’s f’ing hilarious!

]]> By: Beopenguin http://la.foodblogging.com/2006/04/05/burgers-at-the-counter/#comment-9271 Beopenguin Wed, 05 Apr 2006 22:43:19 +0000 http://la.foodblogging.com/2006/04/02/burgers-at-the-counter/#comment-9271 Counter Burger (the one with the fried onion strings) Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm....drool. Counter Burger (the one with the fried onion strings) Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm….drool.

]]> By: Brad http://la.foodblogging.com/2006/04/05/burgers-at-the-counter/#comment-9269 Brad Wed, 05 Apr 2006 22:26:26 +0000 http://la.foodblogging.com/2006/04/02/burgers-at-the-counter/#comment-9269 The Counter The Counter serves up giant gourmet burgers at a reasonable price. It can be hard to find a place it sit but it's worth the wait. Apon arrival you should get in the order line as fast as possible. Just like California Chicken Cafe you order first then find your own table. If you have a party larger than two it helps to send some of them off to scout for tables of people finishing up. Ordering a starter is recommended as it takes time to custom make each burger. We did the 50/50, half fried onion strings and half fries, I would recommend you get the Sweet Potato fries, we tried both and the Sweet Potato won out. You order your burger by filling out a Burger form on these little clipboards. It makes it very easy and all four of our complex custom burgers came out perfect. I ordered a 1/3 lb Beef Burger with Imported Swiss Cheese, Grilled Onions, Grilled Pineapple, Roasted Corn & Black Bean Salsa toped with Roasted Garlic Aioli Sauce on a Honey Wheat Bun. Yes there are pictures. Between the four of us we managed to cover a lot of ground on the burger menu. The premium toppings are $1 and arrive in very health amounts. The Avocado was just ripe enough, the Honey Cured Bacon crisp but not charred, and the Onion Strings where fried to a perfect golden yellow. These where great burgers. They come with a steak knife and you are going to need it. I managed to get the first bite in traditionally before having to chop it up. The only thing I would not get again would be the Roasted Corn & Black Bean Salsa as it soaked into the bun and caused structural problems. Everyone cleaned there plate off, the best compliment a restaurant can get from us. It has earned a rightful place in the lunch rotation. It cost us $12 a head for food, soda, and tip. It was well worth it. The Counter
The Counter serves up giant gourmet burgers at a reasonable price. It can be hard to find a place it sit but it’s worth the wait. Apon arrival you should get in the order line as fast as possible. Just like California Chicken Cafe you order first then find your own table. If you have a party larger than two it helps to send some of them off to scout for tables of people finishing up. Ordering a starter is recommended as it takes time to custom make each burger. We did the 50/50, half fried onion strings and half fries, I would recommend you get the Sweet Potato fries, we tried both and the Sweet Potato won out. You order your burger by filling out a Burger form on these little clipboards. It makes it very easy and all four of our complex custom burgers came out perfect. I ordered a 1/3 lb Beef Burger with Imported Swiss Cheese, Grilled Onions, Grilled Pineapple, Roasted Corn & Black Bean Salsa toped with Roasted Garlic Aioli Sauce on a Honey Wheat Bun. Yes there are pictures. Between the four of us we managed to cover a lot of ground on the burger menu. The premium toppings are $1 and arrive in very health amounts. The Avocado was just ripe enough, the Honey Cured Bacon crisp but not charred, and the Onion Strings where fried to a perfect golden yellow. These where great burgers. They come with a steak knife and you are going to need it. I managed to get the first bite in traditionally before having to chop it up. The only thing I would not get again would be the Roasted Corn & Black Bean Salsa as it soaked into the bun and caused structural problems. Everyone cleaned there plate off, the best compliment a restaurant can get from us. It has earned a rightful place in the lunch rotation. It cost us $12 a head for food, soda, and tip. It was well worth it.

]]> By: Jonah http://la.foodblogging.com/2006/04/05/burgers-at-the-counter/#comment-9268 Jonah Wed, 05 Apr 2006 17:15:19 +0000 http://la.foodblogging.com/2006/04/02/burgers-at-the-counter/#comment-9268 Thanks for the comment Brad, glad that you have found some useful stuff around here. Check back and let us know how your experience at The Counter goes. If lunches are like dinners, get there early! (also, give us some details on your own burger creation there). Thanks for the comment Brad, glad that you have found some useful stuff around here. Check back and let us know how your experience at The Counter goes. If lunches are like dinners, get there early! (also, give us some details on your own burger creation there).

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