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Omer ZachMay 21, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Some of the best burgers and fries I've had in the Bay Area. Go for onion strings or fried egg (or the hard-boiled ones) on your burger, and try the 50-50 of regular and sweet potato fries.
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M TDecember 18, 2015
Everything is awesome here! The milkshakes are great and the service is outstanding. The waitstaff is fantastic. A little bit slow but totally worth it!!! 🍔 Would definitely come again!
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Anya ChernyshovaSeptember 18, 2012
Sweet potato fries are a must, ask for a small if by yourself. 1/3 lb beef is a lot, but leftover burger is just as good the next day. Good wine & beer, and awesome desserts, too (malts are great)!
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Eric SabbanApril 8, 2017
Wildly customizable burgers. Not too thick. You can really create a gem here. Go.
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Omer ZachMay 11, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Regular and sweet potato fries are amazing and they have the only onion strings in the world that I actually like. The shakes are really good too but I prefer to save room for the rest.
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Praphull KumarApril 18, 2017
We always order half Garlic aioli fries and half sweet sriracha fries. Their custom built burgers are awesome.
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Michael TchouAugust 10, 2014
Been here 10+ times
The Bison burger is worth the extra cost and the guacamole here is excellent. Sweet potato fries are thin and crispy with an excellent dipping sauce.
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Sherry LiDecember 19, 2015
Solid burgers. I like the make your own ones since they have so many sauce and topping options.
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Stefan D.January 11, 2018
Tried the breakfast and the bacon BBQ burgers. Both were a little tasteless and plain. I didn’t find anything BBQ on the BBQ burger.
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Marc R?erSeptember 22, 2014
Been here 5+ times
One of the best burger places in the area, order fries and customize your burger
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Gilt CityApril 29, 2011
With four types of patties, 12 types of cheese, 33 toppings, 21 sauces and six types of bun, exactly 312,120 different burgers combos are possible. (House-made guac and tangy tzatziki are two faves.)
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Alex BosworthJanuary 2, 2017
Been here 5+ times
Rare here is medium rare. Don't be afraid to load up on toppings on the custom burger
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Adam WJuly 25, 2015
Favorite "make your own burger" place. Sweet potato fries!
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Janus RasmussenApril 25, 2016
Their veggie build your own burger is awesome! Great flavors and all the toppings you can imagine!
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Diane HoelterSeptember 11, 2013
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Woods BuckleyNovember 6, 2014
The bison burger really good! Also sweet potato fries onion ring combo is critical, decent selection of beers
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Mohsin AmjedFebruary 11, 2015
Awesome organic burgers that leave you happy
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Renee TeefiveApril 22, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Great burgers, chicken burgers and vegetarian burgers too. Be sure to get the fries!
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Alan YouAugust 10, 2014
The build-your-own burgers are great, but don't forget the onion strings and sweet potato fries.
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GregJanuary 15, 2015
The UNIX of burger joints. Even if you shouldn't, they'll still let you do it.
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Navin IyengarFebruary 11, 2013
Order half-fries, half-onion rings. Otherwise you might go home with a tummy-ache ;)
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Tom JacksonJune 10, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Burgers burgers and more burgers. Order a starter of half fries and half onion rings
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College Hunks Hauling JunkJune 10, 2015
Come hungry best burger in the bay area! Guacamole on the burger is a must!
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isaac garzaFebruary 21, 2015
The hamburger meat is delicious! I reccomend to take the hamburger with a milkshake!
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Ashutosh AgarwalNovember 8, 2013
Try the Veggie burger with 2/3 lb patty - comes in the form of 2 patties, so one for each side of the bun !
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Doug BaerAugust 20, 2016
Ask about the burger of the month.
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Gnat BrainMarch 12, 2018
Orange creamsicle and The Old School for some throwback flavor.
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G.E. AndersonFebruary 28, 2013
Been here 25+ times
Word to the wise: Make sure you use the bathroom before going to the Counter, as the facilities here could use a total makeover. The food, however, is excellent.
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Rohit KumarNovember 23, 2011
Try any of their fries. Best burgers in south bay. They have a take out section too. Can get really busy
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Daniel SalinasApril 21, 2014
The onion strings are delicious but not that good for dipping. The pro move is to get shoestring fries and a sauce flight!
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Phoebe VenkatJune 17, 2014
Get four-way side (shoestring fries, sweet potato fries, onion rings and fries pickle chips
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Spencer WiseAugust 7, 2014
Bacon and guacamole cheeseburger. So good. As are their sweet potato fries!
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Federico IriberryNovember 7, 2012
Best burgers in the bay area!! Ask dessert for two!! Always ask for avocado as a toping!!
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LaurissaMarch 24, 2015
Love the gluten free burger! And the garlic aioli was delicious.
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Renee BudakOctober 8, 2013
You can create your burger just the way you like it.
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Julian ForeroJune 20, 2017
Good burgers (great option of topings) with very slow service.
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Adelia RahimSeptember 19, 2014
The wagyu burgers! Lookout for the specials too. The milkshakes are delicious!
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Emily AllenderMay 29, 2014
Instead of everybody getting their own sides, get a big basket to share -- you get a bit more for less money!
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Brian MonroeDecember 21, 2012
Been here 100+ times
Get the Parmesan Cheese Fries. They are great!
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SPQRMay 15, 2015
Great burgers! Love the "build your own" format
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Mason MasonbigrSeptember 11, 2013
I like the chicken on top of a salad instead of on a bun.
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Armelle GoreuxJune 10, 2015
Burgers and shakes are delicious! Careful, service is slow though
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Sanket AmberkarMarch 21, 2010
probably the best burgers you will find on the penninsula. Highly recommend the 50-50 ( onion strings & sweet potato fries) while you wait.
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Arno GrigorianMarch 11, 2012
Bison Burger with Avocado and Artichoke Hearts is hella good. Also add sprouts on Honey Wheat Bun!!!!
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Island BruinApril 4, 2015
Ask about the special burger of the month.
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Ro JJanuary 21, 2013
The veggie burger is outstanding! Even better than the meat ones.
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heidi harmanDecember 31, 2015
Great design-your-own burgers!
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Curt Simon HarlinghausenJuly 31, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Try the 2/3 Lb Bison Burger With Bacon And Guacomole - YES
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Ariel ZachSeptember 30, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Saturday night there is full service outdoors (usually it's take away service) and the heaters are on.
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Chris H.September 28, 2014
They have Devil's Canyon on tap. Try the Scotch Ale.
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