Counter

Cool Experience

Average Rating

80

This place was difficult to find, but when I heard about it I knew I had to eat there. We got a checklist and a pencil instead of a menu. I was thrilled about this being a vegetarian and a mildly picky eater. Everyone got to choose exactly what they wanted on their burger, the type of bun, sauce, and...

Posted by sarabail on July 28, 2013. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

It maybe a favorite of Oprah; but not mine

Average Rating

40

I live in the neighborhood so The Counter is an easy choice. I had eaten there a half dozen times before and noticed it was getting worse each visit. But today was hungry for a good turkey burger. They were not very busy so I sat at the counter. The staff behind the counter gave me a menu and walked...

Posted by SouthernTravel on December 06, 2012. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

not worth it

Average Rating

60

I saw the place and felt like a quick plain straight forward hamburger, not so easy. Build your own burger choose all the options you want by filling in a what looks like a multiple choice questionnaire. My thought is that this is just some way to try and charge more for a BURGER. Was it any good yes but...

Posted by jothe74 on November 17, 2012. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

AVERAGE AT BEST

Average Rating

60

Sorry, not really into chain restaurants for burgers and this is just another attempt at upscale burgers by a chain. The build a burger idea is currently on the menu of several reastaurants, such a Denny's. Ok burger, same toppings as everywhere else, dry bun, burnt out staff and nobody smiles. You can get a MUCH BETTER burger at any...

Posted by hollyseslar on November 12, 2012. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Original

Average Rating

100

Unique burgers... Many different flavors of sauce, fresh veggies, and delicious meat... Beer selection was average and could be expanded... Price is a little high however I'm gathering that all of Chicago is... Some hot waitresses and an excellent bartender... Onion straws or fries are extra and massive and can easily be shared... Overall I recommend it :)

Posted by Greekgod29 on November 11, 2012. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

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Posted on February 10, 2016. Brought to you by planet99.