I have been a Counter fan for years however, I have recently discovered LA's NEW BEST BURGER at Joni's Coffee Roaster Cafe in Marina del Rey. It's called "THE RODFATHER BURGER"....A Whipped... More

I have been a Counter fan for years however, I have recently discovered LA's NEW BEST BURGER at Joni's Coffee Roaster Cafe in Marina del Rey. It's called "THE RODFATHER BURGER"....A Whipped Horseradish burger on a warmed homemade pretzel bun. This is a must and the word is spreading fast..... Pros: Good Burger Cons: Too confusing, average buns
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Be prepared to wait a while to get a table if you want to eat in. This place is so popular that it is always full even on off hours but its full for a reason. The burgers are great and I am not... More

Be prepared to wait a while to get a table if you want to eat in. This place is so popular that it is always full even on off hours but its full for a reason. The burgers are great and I am not even a burger kind of gal. I got the veggie burger so packed with veggies you can see them and I can't not get the sweet potato fries there either!
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Have never failed to get a great burger at this place. The monthly specials are always creative and incredibly good! Try the different fries, they are fantastic! Pros: clean, fun staff,... More

Have never failed to get a great burger at this place. The monthly specials are always creative and incredibly good! Try the different fries, they are fantastic! Pros: clean, fun staff, interesting menu Cons: not close enough!
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We went on a Sat eve. We were starved after working all day. We ordered fries to placate our hunger and they came fast and were very good. I filled out the sheet for my burger, my way. It TOOK... More

We went on a Sat eve. We were starved after working all day. We ordered fries to placate our hunger and they came fast and were very good. I filled out the sheet for my burger, my way. It TOOK FOREVER. It was not what I had ordered - no roasted peppers but worst of all it was RAW. Barely brown on the outside and dripping red uncooked on the inside. I cut the burger in half, showed the waitress and they took it back. OH MY GOD. They brought back the exact same cut in half burger and had cooked it to death - it was BLACKEND on the outside. The manager was nice and did not charge us for it - gee thx now how about my growling stomach and all the time I wasted sitting here waiting for decent food. The service staff was soso. I would not go back and I would not recommend this VERY OVER PRICED BURGER joint with metal chairs. Pros: good fries Cons: raw, uncooked meat then burnt, Very noisy, metal chairs, over priced
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Of course in LA you'll find a posh diner. The burgers here can't go wrong because you can mix and match whatever you like. They have the burger in a bowl which is how your burger ends up looking. ... More

Of course in LA you'll find a posh diner. The burgers here can't go wrong because you can mix and match whatever you like. They have the burger in a bowl which is how your burger ends up looking. The burgers are so large you end up needing to eat it with a fork. You have to try the milkshakes of the month. Sure they have the classics, but once in a while they'll come up with these outstanding tasting milkshakes ...ie the Churro Milkshake. Heart-Attack waiting to happen...well you only live once. The service was peppy and had one too many redbulls but they were quick and attentive. There can be quite a long wait so not good for groups greater than 6. A must try and decent price. Pros: Food, Decent Price, Milkshakes Cons: kinda loud, long wait (but worth it)
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Here its done right. Great meat(pick your size: 1/3 or 1/2 or 1 lb), type of bun, type of cheese, + 3 toppings included. I always get sweet potato fries, a mountain of an order good for two or even... More

Here its done right. Great meat(pick your size: 1/3 or 1/2 or 1 lb), type of bun, type of cheese, + 3 toppings included. I always get sweet potato fries, a mountain of an order good for two or even three people. Always a wait though, counter service is faster than tables. Go! Pros: Great burger and sweet potato fries! Cons: Wait time
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I've been to the Counter several times for lunch and can't find one bad thing to say. I would reccomend getting there early if possible. Otherwise, you might wait for a table. The food is worth... More

I've been to the Counter several times for lunch and can't find one bad thing to say. I would reccomend getting there early if possible. Otherwise, you might wait for a table. The food is worth it though. Try to the burger in a bowl to switch things up...especially if you're watching calories or carbs. Pros: food is phenomenal Cons: large crowds
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Even if someone gives me raving reviews about a place, it can often be hit-and-miss; hence, I was expecting no more than a diner. We turned up at 2 p.m. on a Saturday, and to my surprise the place... More

Even if someone gives me raving reviews about a place, it can often be hit-and-miss; hence, I was expecting no more than a diner. We turned up at 2 p.m. on a Saturday, and to my surprise the place was chock full, wall-to-wall, and displayed no signs of slowing down! This was just the first indication of how awesome this place is! The menu is vast and inventive, the burgers are fresh, the sauces we sampled from the menu (all made on premises) were awesome and very inventive, and even the service was excellent! Basically, you tick boxes on your "Make Your Own" burger menu, then they go off and make it to your instructions! They even got the patty right - you can choose how you would like your beef cooked (if you decide on beef instead of chicken or turkey) and they managed to get medium-rare spot on. Even top dollar steak houses I've been to have overcooked on occasions! I have also heard raving reviews about the milkshakes and the fries - we didn't try them, but it's top of my list on our next visit, which will be a.s.a.p. BEST BURGER PLACE I'VE SEEN IN L.A.!! YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED!! :D Pros: Excellent burgers!! Great service, and very cheap! Cons: Not sure about the parking - we parked on the road without difficulty though.
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I love this place! Their burgers are the best in the city! I made a bacon and grilled pineapple burger and it was sooo good. When I went their this weekend, I found out about this great contest... More

I love this place! Their burgers are the best in the city! I made a bacon and grilled pineapple burger and it was sooo good. When I went their this weekend, I found out about this great contest where you can win free food! It's in conjunction with the election coming up. It's called Choice 2008 and from October 1st through Super Tuesday, you can vote for your favorite burger! All you have to do is go to their website or go into the restaurant and vote! And best of all, Voters who enter their email addresses will be rewarded with an email offer for a free dessert and are automatically entered to win a dinner for four at their local The Counter. Once all the votes have been tabulated, one winner will be selected from each of The Counter?s 13 U.S. locations for the free dinner and every voter will receive a free ?fifty-fifty? of fries, sweet potato fries or onion strings for participating in Choice 2008. So go vote guys! Those sweet potato fries are to die for! :)
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I went to the counter for a burger and shake seeing as how I read they were the best in town and I was not dissapointed. They have the most selection I have ever seen for toppings on a burger.... More

I went to the counter for a burger and shake seeing as how I read they were the best in town and I was not dissapointed. They have the most selection I have ever seen for toppings on a burger. They're milkshake was phenomenal. Not too sweet with the right amount of thickness and consistancy. It's a must try! Pros: Great food Cons: Wayyy to crowded, not a good group dining place
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