Not all vegie burgers are created equal. I've had some really gross ones in fact. It's all in the search for the perfect vegetarian burger - and The Counter comes very close to perfection.
Lucky for me, this restaurant is in my 'hood, so I go there a little too frequently.
Counter Burger is unique in that you can custom-make your own burger. I'm a fussy eater, so this is super for me. When you sit down, you're handed a clipboard and menu form to fill in your order. Very civilised. Select your protein, bun type and toppings. The toppings come in regular and premium with pricing to match. The bottom part of the menu has tasty additions like fries, salads and shakes.
The shakes are amazing. I always order a vanilla malt and slurp it up before my meal arrives. They have more creative types like apple pie, but I prefer the original - it feels very 1950s diner.
When we go with friends we order a few sides to share - such as the 50/50 sweet potato fries and onion rings. The sweet potato fries are addictive and there's never quite enough to satisfy everyone.
The regular fries are also an item we regularly order - after all, what is a burger without fries? Inconceivable! Counter fries are crisp and fresh - I usually slather them in one of the many choices of sauce the staff helpfully give us with them.
A friend orders the 500g beef burger. It looks insane. The burger bun is WAY too small for the patty. Our friend wolfs it down while we watch in horror and admiration. He's a growing lad after all.
My vegeburger is a modest affair. I add carrot strings, pineapple, cheddar cheese, tomato.
Sliced burger - check out the neat layers!
The problem with burger places is the compulsion to shovel the food into your mouth as quickly as possible, which makes for a short dining experience - as well as eating remorse a few hours later when your insides expand and push against your rib cage. We never learn, and will be back, again and again.
The Counter
Crows Nest NSW 2065
(02) 9436 2700
I like the idea of creating your own burger- I'd never be able to choose! The sweet potato fried and onion rings look so good! I've never had swweet potato fried before....
ReplyDeleteThe 500g beef burger is so big! It looks very very tasty though....
I would never have guessed that the Counter has a vege option - but you know what, that vege burger actually looks really tasty! I assume the bulk is tofu?
ReplyDelete@Von - It's best when you go back multiple times to try everything!
ReplyDelete@Forager - The bulk seems to be rice, veges, beans. Surprisingly really good!