I had probably walked by this place a dozen times… Not even noticing it was a restaurant. Counter Burger looks more like a copy center than a burger joint from the exterior (anyone agree?)! Guess I failed to notice the tagline beneath the name reading, “Custom Built Burgers.”
Either way, a “Burger” place is not something that would typically catch my attention. I’m not a vegetarian, but I don’t really eat too much red meat (I mostly stick to chicken) so seeing “Burger” in the name, I have to admit, I was less than ecstatic to give it a try. That was until I saw their customizable “Burger” menu! I’m a girl that LOVES any place that allows you to “make-your-own” or “customize-your-own” food/drink ehhh errr FRO-YO! Even though I tend to mix and match too many flavors (red velvet, pistachio, peanut butter + gummy bears, strawberries…) I love to create my own concoctions and try out different combinations! But I digress… back to Counter Burger.
They have this sushi/ S.A.T. style menu (photo above) where you are asked to mark your choices with a pencil. The decision process begins with choosing your “meat.” You can choose from a variety of sizes and have the option of building a beef, chicken or veggie style burger. Don’t want a bun? (like me) You can even choose to swap out your bun for a bed of organic greens and turn it into a yummy salad. The toppings are the best part! Included in the meal, you get to choose 1 sauce and 4 toppings! For a bit extra you can add on premium toppings like sun-dried tomatoes and avocado!
Think Yogurtland meets Capitol City… You get to build your own delicious burger plus add all your fave toppings :) The restaurant itself is really modern and fun inside (nothing like a copy center) with lots of delicious sides including sweet potato fries. Oh and they’ve got an awesome bar with a variety of beer on tap, a decent selection of wine and even jumbo milkshakes for dessert!
Check out the Counter Burger on Ventura/Laural Canyon in Studio City… which is coincidentally next door to the FedEx/Kinkos- that should have been a giveaway ;)
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