Cheeseburger & Fries @ The Counter
The hardest part about reviewing The Counter is that on any given day, people are bound to be extremely pleased by their burger or dissatisfied, and this all depends on the choices they make. You see, The Counter’s gimmick is choices. You are handed a check-box menu, similar to a sushi joint, and then it’s up to you to build your burger. Sure they have a few standard classics to pick from if you don’t want to be creative, but why come to The Counter if you don’t like to DIY?
First you choose your meat (beef/turkey/veggie) and size of the patty. Then you get to pile on your choice of cheese, selected from a nice variety ranging from horseradish cheddar, to jalapeno jack. Next comes the toppings, then sauce, and finally your bun. You can definitely see where things can get messy and go horribly wrong depending on your choices, but at the same time there is a burger here for everyone. Take a glance at the menu so you can get an idea of the process I’m talking about.
Tons of options, right? On my trip I opted for the 1/3 lb. beef burger with blue cheese, mixed greens, jalapenos, pickles, red onions, topped with a peppercorn steak sauce and piled high on a classic white bun. The burger did not disappoint. It’s very similar to the Twisted Root style burger: fresh ingredients, a delicious patty, and a perfect size and price. They use freshly ground angus beef, that’s never frozen, and are hormone and antibiotic free.
I’d also like to recommend their sweet fries; they arrived perfectly crispy, lightly salted, and overflowing the basket they were dropped off in. They were a delight and definitely enough to share. You can even mix and match with regular fries or onion strings if your dining partner doesn’t fancy the sweet potato.
So as you can see, The Counter is definitely a great spot to get your burger fill on. You just need to make the right decisions and build a beautiful burger. Their only problem is that they are in Plano.
Price: $7.95 (burger only)
Shops at Legacy | 5700 Legacy Drive Suite A5 | Plano TX 75024
972 801 2772
I blogged about a hamburger I ate yesterday, too.
http://www.adiktfootwear.com/mzr.html
Excellent choice, Brian. For myself, I go the bowl rather than bun option. Sounds like heresy, but the flavors are still great, and it significantly cuts the carbs.
Yeah, I can understand that. I actually didn’t realize this until now, but you can build a nice salad if you just choose chicken. I don’t know how I feel about a burger salad, but chicken: I’m in!
Where is this place? Those fried options look great!
Margie, so sorry. I’ve included their info in the post now. Not sure I how missed that!
This place is right by my office. I can’t wait to check it out.
Tight! I am glad I found this site tonight! Love your photos, love that you review DFW restaurants, love it all! I’ve subbed to your feed (pun intended). Can’t wait to see more reviews!