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4601 Washington Ave. Houston, TX 77007

713-966-6123

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Cuisine(s): Burgers, Diner

Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Fridays through Saturdays

Price: $, $$
Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards

Features: Catering, Free Wifi, Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout

Serving: Dinner, Lunch
Alcohol: Beer/Wine

Reservations: Not Accepted

Parking: Lot Available, Street

Description

Just because it's from California, don't discount this modern malt shop and burger palace. It's serving some of the best burgers in town, and that's because you make the burger yourself, just to your liking. A foundation of 100 percent Angus beef (although there are turkey and veggie patties, too) plays host to more than 60 different available toppings. Great beer and wine choices round out the menu here, and save room for dessert: You won't want to miss the peanut butter shakes.

Celebrate National Burger Month with Half-off Burgers at The Counter

By Christina Uticone | Tue, May 8, 2012

Dear National Burger Month: We love you! And we are proving it with today's Voice Daily Deal, good for half off ($15 for $30) at The Counter. Build your own custom burger at The Counter, from your cho... More »
May Is National Burger Month: Celebrate and Drool

By Katharine Shilcutt | Thu, May 3, 2012

It's no secret that Houston is home to some bad-ass burgers. (This makes up for our overall lack of good barbecue, or at least that's what I tell myself to get through the day.) And since May is Nati... More »
Burger & Beer "Flight" at The Counter

By Carla Soriano | Thu, March 15, 2012

Burgers and beer. What's not to like about them individually? And as a pair? You can unconditionally count on this food and beverage combination to satisfy your hunger and thirst and always put a smil... More »
Vegetarian Day is October 1, Celebrate with a Burger!

By Christina Uticone | Fri, September 30, 2011

Omnivores, grab your favorite herbivore and head to The Counter. The Washington Ave. burger joint, as well as the Woodlands location, will be celebrating Vegetarian Day on Saturday, October 1, with th... More »
Counter Culture

By Katharine Shilcutt | Thu, June 16, 2011

See behind-the-scenes burger construction photos from The Counter's shiny kitchen in our slideshow. Over a mound of chili cheese fries and two beers, my friend Steve is eyeing The Counter's casually crisp interior with a look of dawning comprehen... More »
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Main Menu

Starters

$4.00

Fried Dill Pickle Chips

$4.50

Crispy Onion Strings

$3.50
Single Order $1.95
Tillamook Cheddar $4.50

French Fries

$5.50

Chili Cheese Fries
chili, tillamook cheddar, red onion & sour cream

$4.50

Parmesan French Fries
mixed with parsley, rosemary, & garlic aioli

$4.50
Single Order $1.95

Sweet Potato Fries

Fries & Sweet Potato Fries $4.95
Fries & Crispy Onion Strings $4.95
Sweet Potato Fries & Crispy Onion Strings $5.95

The “fifty-fifty”

$4.95

Chili
with tillamook cheddar, red onion & sour cream

$5.95

Turkey Chili
with cranberries & scallions

$3.50

Side Salad
lettuce blend or organic mixed greens with red onion, tomato & choice of dressing

$4.95

Grilled Vegetables
brushed with olive oil

Signature Burgers

$7.50

The Purist
all-natural ground beef and a hamburger bun

$8.50

Old School
1/3 lb beef, tillamook cheddar, lettuce blend, red onion, pickle, tomato & red relish

$10.50

Counter Burger
1/3 lb beef, provolone, crispy onion strings, lettuce blend, sautéed mushrooms & tomato, sun-dried tomato vinaigrette

$8.50

Taco Turkey
1/3 lb turkey, jalapeño jack cheese, dried cranberries, lettuce blend, scallions & spicy sour cream

$8.50

Unique Veggie
1/3 lb housemade veggie patty, red onion, organic mixed greens, roasted red peppers, sprouts & dijon balsamic

$8.50

Grilled Chicken
1/3 lb grilled chicken breast, gruyère, organic mixed greens, scallions, tomatoes & honey mustard

$8.50

Mini Cheeseburgers
plate of four with tillamook cheddar, pickles, chopped red onion & red relish

Sandwiches

$6.95

Stacked B.l.t.
with garlic aioli

$5.95

Grilled Cheese Trifecta
tillamook cheddar, american & provolone

$6.95

Grilled Ham & Swiss

Signature Burgers In A Bowl

$8.50

Garden Bowl
protein of your choice, organic mixed greens, sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, dijon balsamic

$10.50
Add Avocado $1.00

The Counter Cobb
1/3 lb grilled chicken breast, lettuce blend, danish blue cheese, chopped red onion, crumbled bacon, hard boiled eggs, tomatoes & dijon balsamic

$9.50
Add Housemade Guacamole $1.00
Add Hot Wing Sauce $0.50

Southwestern
1/3 lb beef, lettuce blend, tillamook cheddar, jalapeños, roasted corn & black bean salsa, roasted green chiles, scallions & classic caesar

$9.50
Add Sun Dried Tomatoes $1.00

Mediterranean
1/3 lb turkey, lettuce blend, greek feta, black olives, sliced cucumbers, spicy pepperoncinis, tomatoes & tzatziki sauce

$9.50
Add Sautéed Mushrooms $1.00

Asian Veggie
1/3 lb housemade veggie patty, organic mixed greens, carrot strings, chopped red onion, grilled pineapple, roasted red peppers, scallions, ginger soy glaze & peanut sauce

$10.50

Backyard Barbeque
1/3 lb beef, lettuce blend, horseradish cheddar, black forest ham, chopped red onion, coleslaw, crispy onion strings, scallions, tomatoes, country buttermilk ranch & sweet bbq sauce

Build Your Own Burger - Choose A Cheese
Extra Cheese $1.00

Danish Blue Cheese

Greek Feta

Gruyère

Herb Goat Cheese Spread

Horseradish Cheddar

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The Counter

4601 Washington Ave. Houston, TX 77007

713-966-6123

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By Christina Uticone | Tue, May 8, 2012

By Katharine Shilcutt | Thu, May 3, 2012

By Carla Soriano | Thu, March 15, 2012

By Christina Uticone | Fri, September 30, 2011

By Katharine Shilcutt | Thu, June 16, 2011