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The Counter San Mateo
41 W Hillsdale Blvd
San Mateo, CA 94403
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Main Menu
Create Your Own Burger
Gluten Free Menu
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Starters for Sharing
Fried Dill Pickles
$6.50
buttermilk ranch
540 cal
Loaded Tots
$9.00
pimento & cheddar cheese, applewood smoked bacon, scallions, buttermilk ranch
1500 cal
Fried Onion Strings
$7.50
hickory bbq, buttermilk ranch
1650 cal
Shoestring Fries
$6.50
850 cal
Sweet Potato Fries
$7.50
horseradish aioli
1170 cal
The Fifty-Fifty
$7.50
can't decide? pick 2 of
1080–1560 cal
Parmesan Fries
$8.50
garlic aioli, rosemary, parsley
1210 cal
Hot Wings
$12.00
10 wings finished on the grill, sweet sriracha or buffalo style
1030–1140 cal
Our Burgers
Our 1/3 lb burgers are made with 100% all-natural angus beef, responsibly raised and cooked to order, so they can take a little longer. All-natural antibiotic-free. No added hormones. Make it a double +$3.50. Adds (210-420 cal)
The Counter® Burger
$14.95
all-natural angus beef*, provolone, tomatoes, lettuce blend fried onion strings, sauteed mushrooms, garlic aioli, brioche bun
1110 cal
Purist Hamburger
$8.95
all-natural angus beef*, brioche bun
630 cal
The Impossible™ Burger
$16.95
impossible burger*, herbed goat cheese, organic mixed greens, tomatoes, grilled red onions, avocado, garlic aioli, brioche bun
1020 cal
Bison is Gouda
$17.50
organic bison*, smoked gouda, bacon onion jam, sunny side up egg*, baby spinach, scallions, house-made thousand island, brioche bun
960 cal
Sprouted Veggie
$11.95
vegan veggie, organic mixed greens, red onions, roasted red peppers, alfalfa sprouts, dijon balsamic, multigrain bun
590 cal
Minis
$11.95
all-natural angus beef*, tillamook cheddar, pickles, red onions, the counter relish, mini hawaiian buns
1130 cal
Old School Cheeseburger
$9.95
all-natural angus beef*, tillamook® cheddar, lettuce blend tomatoes, red onions, pickles, the counter relish, brioche bun
770 cal
Beef & Blue
$13.50
all-natural angus beef*, danish blue cheese, organic mixed greens, tomatoes, bacon onion jam, garlic aioli, brioche bun
910 cal
Bacon BBQ
$14.50
all-natural angus beef*, tillamook cheddar, applewood smoked bacon, tomatoes, fried onion strings, hickory bbq, brioche bun
1060 cal
Chipotle Turkey
$12.25
all-natural ground turkey, jalapeño jack, lettuce blend, dried cranberries, scallions, chipotle aioli, brioche bun
870 cal
Breakfast Burger
$14.95
all-natural angus beef*, tillamook cheddar, tomatoes, applewood smoked bacon, sunny side up egg*, sweet sriracha, brioche bun
940 cal
Sandwiches
Southern Fried Chicken
$12.75
buttermilk brined, jalapeño jack, tomatoes, coleslaw fresh jalapeños, honey dijon, brioche bun
820 cal
Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich
$12.75
southern fried chicken, buttermilk brined lettuce blend, tomatoes, red onions, pickles, mayo, nashville hot sauce, brioche bun
910 cal
BLT & A
$9.75
applewood smoked bacon, lettuce blend, tomatoes, avocado, garlic aioli, griddled sourdough
870 cal
The Meltdown
$12.00
All-natural chicken breast, provolone, sautéed mushrooms, grilled red onions, basil pesto or house-made thousand island, griddled sourdough. (1010/1100 cal)
Honey Dijon Chicken
$12.25
all-natural chicken breast, swiss, organic mixed greens, tomatoes, scallions, honey dijon, brioche bun
710 cal
Salads
Add Grilled Chicken Breast: Chicken (adds 240 cal) +$5
Classic Cobb
$14.75
all-natural chicken breast, danish blue cheese, applewood smoked bacon, chopped egg, tomatoes, red onions, lettuce blend, dijon balsamic
1060 cal
Caesar Salad*
$8.75
lettuce blend, aged parmesan, garlic croutons tossed with caesar dressing
660 cal
Create Your Own Salad
$8.95
select your greens, cheese, your choice of toppings and dressing from our clipboard
Sides
add a side to your signature burger, sandwich or salad
Shoestring Fries
$3.50
80–600 cal
Sweet Potato Fries
$3.50
80–600 cal
Coleslaw
$3.50
80–600 cal
Side Salad
$3.50
80–600 cal
Fried Onion Strings
$3.50
80–600 cal
Counter Combo: Step 1 - Choose a Burger
Old School Cheeseburger
Sprouted Veggie
Chipotle Turkey
Honey Dijon Chicken
Counter Cocktails
Peach Bourbon Smash
$10.00
maker's mark® bourbon, peach, fresh lemon, soda
220 cal
Pomegranate Paloma
$8.50
sauza® tequila, stoli® crushed ruby red grapefruit, pomegranate, soda
330 cal
Garden Tonic
$8.50
new amsterdam® gin, fresh cucumber, lime, mint
150 cal
Counter Signature Sangria
$10.00
apothic red® blend, peach, cranberry, citrus, stoli® crushed pineapple
240 cal
Classic Mule
$9.00
tito's handmade vodka®, fresh lime, Q ginger beer®
240 cal
Pineapple Mule
$9.50
stoli® crushed pineapple, fresh lime, Q ginger beer
370 cal
Casa Margarita
$8.50
sauza® tequila, squeeze of orange, fresh lime agave
250 cal
Sangria' Rita
$8.50
sauza® tequila, fresh lime agave, counter sangria float
260 cal
Smoke & Spice Margarita
$9.00
sauza® tequila, mezcal®, jalapeno essence, fresh lime agave
260 cal
La Rum Punch
$9.00
cruzan® rum, peach, cranberry, oj, topped with myers's® rum
220 cal
Red Wine
Pinot Noir, Meiomi, California
- 6 oz 150 cal $11.00
- 9 oz 230 cal $13.75
- Bottle 610 cal $39.00
Red Blend, Apothic Red®, California
- 6 oz 170 cal $8.00
- 9 oz 250 cal $10.00
- Bottle 720 cal $28.00
Merlot, Leese Fitch, California
- 6 oz 150 cal $8.00
- 9 oz 230 cal $10.00
- Bottle 620 cal $28.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Avalon®, Lodi
- 6 oz 160 cal $9.00
- 9 oz 240 cal $11.25
- Bottle 660 cal $32.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, William Hill, California
- 6 oz 150 cal $11.00
- 9 oz 230 cal $13.75
- Bottle 620 cal $39.00
Zinfandel, Francis Ford Coppola, California
- 6 oz 160 cal $10.00
- 9 oz 240 cal $12.50
- Bottle 660 cal $36.00
White Wine
Pinot Grigio, Ruffino®, Veneto Italy
- 6 oz 150 cal $8.00
- 9 oz 230 cal $10.00
- Bottle 620 cal $28.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Oyster Bay®, New Zealand
- 6 oz 150 cal $10.00
- 9 oz 230 cal $12.50
- Bottle 610 cal $36.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Hogue, Washington
- 6 oz 140 cal $8.00
- 9 oz 210 cal $10.00
- Bottle 600 cal $28.00
Rose, Decoy, California
- 6 oz 150 cal $9.00
- 9 oz 230 cal $11.25
- Bottle 640 cal $32.00
Chardonnay, Chateau Ste. Michelle®, Washington
- 6 oz 150 cal $8.00
- 9 oz 230 cal $10.00
- Bottle 630 cal $28.00
Chardonnay, Wente, Livermore Valley
- 6 oz 150 cal $9.00
- 9 oz 230 cal $11.25
- Bottle 630 cal $32.00
Chardonnay, Frank Family, Napa Valley
- 6 oz 160 cal $14.00
- 9 oz 240 cal $17.50
- Bottle 640 cal $50.00
Prosecco, La Marca®, Italy
- Split (187.5ml) 120 cal $12.00
Refreshers
Pomberry Lemonade
$4.25
House-made with fresh sparkling lemonade. Pomegranate, blueberry
170 cal
All-Natural Simply Lemonade®
available in: regular (180 cal) | arnold palmer (90 cal)
- Strawberry 225 cal $4.25
Peach Mint Fresca
$4.25
fresh mint, peach, lime, agave, soda
250 cal
Soda
Coke®
$3.25
(0-170 cal)
Diet Coke®
$3.25
(0-170 cal)
Sprite®
$3.25
(0-170 cal)
Fanta Orange
$3.25
(0-170 cal)
Barq's Root Beer
$3.25
(0-170 cal)
Pibb Extra
$3.25
(0-170 cal)
Fresh-Brewed Iced Tea
$3.25
(0-170 cal)
Shakes
Make It Boozy for (+$5). Add a shot of Bailey's Original Irish Cream® or Tito's Handmade Vodka® adds (190/130 cal)
The Classics
$6.25
available in: chocolate, vanilla, strawberry
580–820 cal
Birthday Cake
$6.75
cake mix, rainbow sprinkles
790 cal
Banana Split
$6.75
strawberries, bananas, caramel, chocolate
1010 cal
Smoked S'mores
$6.75
smoked marshmallow, chocolate, graham crackers
1060 cal
Chocolate Mint
$6.75
chocolate, brownie, mint
1080 cal
Sea Salt Caramel
$6.75
caramel, sea salt, whipped cream
980 cal
Root Beer Float
$6.00
540 cal
Spiked Shakes
Hard Root Beer Float
$9.75
not your father's root beer, vanilla bean ice cream, four roses bourbon
780 cal
Mexican Mocha
$12.00
patron xo café®, grand marnier®, coffee, vanilla bean ice cream
790 cal
Lucky in Kentucky
$12.00
makers mark® bourbon, peach, vanilla bean ice cream, caramel sauce, graham crackers
940 cal
Cookies & Cream
$12.00
baileys® irish cream, stoli® vanil, vanilla bean ice cream, OREO® cookies
1020 cal
Create Your Own Shake
Choose up to three ingredients (580 - 1560 cal) $6.75. Extra ingredients (+$0.50). Each adds cals per listed below
Banana
(50 cal)
Brownie
(370 cal)
Caramel
(260 cal)
Chocolate
(240 cal)
Chocolate Chips
(260 cal)
Coffee
(0 cal)
Graham Crackers
(60 cal)
Malted Milk
(120 cal)
Marshmallow
(200 cal)
Mint
(60 cal)
Oreo® Cookies
(100 cal)
Peanut Butter
(300 cal)
Rainbow Sprinkles
(35 cal)
Strawberry
(40 cal)
Featured Items
Brownie
$6.00
caramel drizzle
860 cal
A La Mode
$3.00
Caramel drizzle. (adds 170 cal)
2000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calories needs vary. Additional nutrition information available upon request. *This item may be served undercooked. Consuming undercooked meats, seafood, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. All ingredients in-store may contain traces of nuts, nut oils, or may have been made alongside other products containing nuts
Step 1: Choose a Protein
All Natural Beef*
(420-840 cal)
Turkey
(370-740 cal)
All-Natural Chicken Breast
(240-480 cal)
Vegan Veggie
(240-480 cal)
Or a Premium Protein
Organic Bison*
+$4. (270-540 cal)
Southern Fried Chicken
+$2. (330-980 cal)
Impossible™ Burger*
+$4. (370-740 cal)
On a Bun
Brioche
(210 cal)
Multigrain
(220 cal)
Hawaiian
+$0.50. (350 cal)
Sourdough
(260 cal)
Ciabatta
+$0.50. (230 cal)
Gluten Free
+$1. (230 cal)
Step 4: Choose a Cheese
Adds cals are based on protein size. +$1 for each item listed below
Tillamook® Cheddar
(90-260 cal)
Provolone
(80-240 cal)
American
(80-240 cal)
Swiss
(90-260 cal)
Smoked Gouda
(80-240 cal)
Feta
(80-240 cal)
Fresh Mozzarella
(70-210 cal)
Herbed Goat Cheese
(60-180 cal)
Jalapeño Jack
(90-270 cal)
Danish Blue Cheese
(100-300 cal)
Pimento Cheese
(90-280 cal)
Vegan Cheese
(60-180 cal)
Step 5: Choose a Sauce, Aioli or Dressing
adds 1oz serving - burger / 3oz serving - salad
Garlic Aioli
(160/490 cal)
Chipotle Aioli
(140/430 cal)
Horseradish Aioli
(150/460 cal)
Hickory BBQ
(30/90 cal)
The Counter Relish
(35/105 cal)
Sweet Sriracha
(60/170 cal)
House Mustard
(80/240 cal)
Hot Wing Sauce
(70/200 cal)
Mayo
(200/600 cal)
Dijon Balsamic
(130/380 cal)
Lemon Vinaigrette
(150/450 cal)
Basil Pesto
(110/230 cal)
Bacon Aioli
(70/220 cal)
Buttermilk Ranch
(150/450 cal)
Honey Dijon
(180/550 cal)
Thousand Island
(160/480 cal)
Caesar
(100/480 cal)
Vegan Mayo
(200/600 cal)
Step 6: Choose Your Toppings
Lettuce Blend
(0 cal)
Organic Mixed Greens
(0 cal)
Baby Spinach
(0 cal)
Tomatoes
(5 cal)
Dried Cranberries
(100 cal)
Cucumbers
(4 cal)
Carrot Strings
(5 cal)
Alfalfa Sprouts
(5 cal)
Red Onions
(5 cal)
Grilled Red Onions
(40 cal)
Scallions
(5 cal)
Hard-Boiled Egg
(80 cal)
Fresh Jalapeños
(5 cal)
Dill Pickles
(5 cal)
Pepperoncinis
(4 cal)
Roasted Red Peppers
(5 cal)
Grilled Pineapple
(30 cal)
Coleslaw
(35 cal)
Croutons
(70 cal)
Marinated Artichokes
(25 cal)
Step 7: Add-On Premium Toppings
+$1.75 for each item listed below
Bacon Onion Jam
(120 cal)
Sautéed Mushrooms
(20 cal)
Sunny Side Up Egg*
(100 cal)
Fried Onion Strings
(210 cal)
Avocado
(60 cal)
Applewood Smoked Bacon
(100 cal)
Guacamole
(140 cal)
Step 8: Choose a Side
+$3.50 for each item listed below
Shoestring Fries
(340 cal)
Coleslaw
(90 cal)
Side Salad
(30 cal)
2000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calories needs vary. Additional nutrition information available upon request. *This item may be undercooked. Consuming undercooked meats, seafood, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. All ingredients in-store may contain traces of nuts, nut oils, or may have been made alongside other products containing nuts
Starters
All-Natural Beef Chili
Cheddar, red onion, sour cream. Available in Cup (290 cal) or Bowl (650 cal)
Shoestring Fries
(850 cal)
Sweet Potato Fries
(1150 cal)
The Fifty-Fifty
Shoestring & sweet potato fries. (1080 cal)
Chili Cheese Fries
Beef chili, cheddar, red onion, sour cream. (1450 cal)
Parmesan Cheese Fries
Garlic aioli, rosemary, parsley. (1210 cal)
On a Gluten-free Bun
Breakfast Burger
All natural beef*, tillamook® cheddar, tomatoes, applewood smoked bacon, sunny side up egg*, sweet sriracha, (gluten-free) bun. (1000 cal)
The Purist
All natural beef*, (gluten-free) bun. (650 cal)
Chipotle Turkey
All-natural ground turkey, jalapeño jack, lettuce blend, dried cranberries, scallions, chipotle aioli, (gluten-free) bun. (890 cal)
Bison is Gouda
Organic bison*, smoked gouda, bacon onion jam, sunny side up egg, baby spinach, scallions, house-made thousand island, (gluten-free) bun. (980 cal)
Honey Dijon Chicken
Grilled chicken breast, swiss, organic mixed greens, tomatoes, scallions, honey dijon, (gluten-free) bun. (730 cal)
On Fresh Greens
Sonoma Bowl
All natural beef*, herbed goat cheese, organic mixed greens, quinoa, roasted grape tomatoes, grilled red onions, basil pesto. (710 cal)
Shakes & Floats
The Classics
Available in: chocolate, vanilla, strawberry. (580-820 cal)
Banana Split
Strawberries, bananas caramel, chocolate. (1010 cal)
Root Beer Float
(540 cal)
Create Your Own Shake
(580-1560 cal). Choose up to three ingredients: adds cals per below
Banana
(50 cal)
Caramel
(260 cal)
Chocolate
(240 cal)
Nutella®
(310 cal)
Strawberry
(40 cal)
Chocolate Chips
(260 cal)
Marshmallow
(200 cal)
Mint
(60 cal)
Blackberry
(40 cal)
Sandwiches & Salads
The Meltdown
Grilled chicken breast, provolone, sautéed mushrooms, grilled red onions, basil pesto or house-made thousand island, (gluten-free) bun. (1010/1100 cal)
B.L.T. & A
Applewood smoked bacon, lettuce blend, tomatoes, avocado, garlic aioli, (gluten-free) bun. (840 cal)
Veggie Club
Grilled zucchini, red peppers, carrots, avocado, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil pesto, (gluten-free) bun. (580 cal)
Grilled Cheese Trifecta
Tillamook cheddar, provolone, american, (gluten-free) bun. (640 cal). Add applewood smoked bacon adds (100 cal)
Simple Salad
Organic mixed greens, cucumbers, carrot strings, red onion, tomatoes. (30 cal). Dressing adds (90-600 cal)
The Kale Salad
Kale, feta, dried cranberries, carrot strings, tossed with lemon vinaigrette. (420 cal)
Choose a Protein
All-Natural Beef*
(420-1250 cal)
Turkey
(370-1120 cal)
Chicken Breast
(240-720 cal)
On Fresh Greens
Lettuce Blend
(10 cal)
Organic Mixed Greens
(10 cal)
Baby Spinach
(10 cal)
Kale
(15 cal)
Choose a Cheese
Adds cals are based on protein size. Extra cheese adds (60-110 cal)
Tillamook® Cheddar
(90-270 cal)
Provolone
(80-240 cal)
American
(80-240 cal)
Swiss
(90-260 cal)
Smoked Gouda
(80-240 cal)
Feta
(80-240 cal)
Fresh Mozzarella
(70-210 cal)
Herbed Goat Cheese
(60-180 cal)
Jalapeño Jack
(90-270 cal)
Pimento Cheddar
(110-330 cal)
Choose Sauce, Aioli or Dressing
adds 1oz serving - burger / 3oz serving - salad
Garlic Aioli
(160/490 cal)
Chipotle Aioli
(140/430 cal)
Sweet Sriracha
(60/170 cal)
Hot Wing Sauce
(70/200 cal)
Mayo
(200/600 cal)
Lemon Vinaigrette
(150/450 cal)
Basil Pesto
(90/280 cal)
Buttermilk Ranch
(110/320 cal)
Honey Dijon
(150/450 cal)
Thousand Island
(180/550 cal)
Horseradish Aioli
(150/460 cal)
Hickory BBQ
(30/90 cal)
The Counter Relish
(35/105 cal)
House Mustard
(80/240 cal)
Dijon Balsamic
(110/340 cal)
Caesar
(200/590 cal)
Tzatziki
(30/100 cal)
Habanero Salsa
(10/30 cal)
Sesame Ginger
(70/210 cal)
Sauceless
(0 cal)
Choose Your Toppings
Lettuce Blend
(0 cal)
Organic Mixed Greens
(0 cal)
Kale
(0 cal)
Baby Spinach
(0 cal)
Tomatoes
(5 cal)
Roasted Grape Tomatoes
(50 cal)
Dried Cranberries
(100 cal)
Cucumbers
(4 cal)
Carrot Strings
(5 cal)
Alfalfa Sprouts
(5 cal)
Red Onions
(5 cal)
Grilled Red Onions
(40 cal)
Scallions
(5 cal)
Hard-Boiled Egg
(80 cal)
Fresh Jalapeños
(5 cal)
Dill Pickles
(5 cal)
Roasted Red Peppers
(5 cal)
Grilled Pineapple
(30 cal)
Quinoa
(70 cal)
Add-on Premium Toppings
Avocado
(60 cal)
Applewood Smoked Bacon
(100 cal)
Bacon Onion Jam
(120 cal)
Sautéed Mushrooms
(20 cal)
Sunny Side Up Egg*
(100 cal)
Guacamole
(140 cal)
Choose a Side
Shoestring Fries
(340 cal)
Sweet Potato Fries
(360 cal)
Veggie Skewers
(80 cal)
Side Salad
(30 cal)
2000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calories needs vary. Additional nutrition available upon request. *Consuming undercooked meats, seafood, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. All ingredients in-store may contain traces of nuts, nut oil, or may have been made alongside other products containing nuts
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Cuisine
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Hours
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
11:30am - 8:00pm
Thursday:
11:30am - 8:00pm
Friday:
11:30am - 8:00pm
Saturday:
11:30am - 8:00pm
Sunday:
11:30am - 8:00pm
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