The Counter Palo Alto Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to The Counter Palo Alto, your go-to spot for innovative burgers and delicious sandwiches. Nestled in the heart of Palo Alto, this vibrant eatery is perfect for both casual dining and special gatherings.
At The Counter, you can customize your meal to perfection, with a plethora of vegan and vegetarian options. Indulge in exciting starters like Loaded Tots and Fried Onion Strings, or savor handcrafted shakes, including the delightful Smoked S'mores Shake.
For a refreshing drink, try the Pomberry Lemonade or the invigorating Peach Mint Fresca. With outdoor seating and a lively atmosphere, it's a fantastic place for families, groups, and those looking to unwind. Whether you're dining in or ordering takeout, The Counter Palo Alto promises a memorable culinary experience.
- Delivery and Takeout Options
- Wheelchair Accessible & Gender-Neutral Restrooms
- Dog-Friendly Outdoor Seating
Beverages
Pomberry Lemonade
House-made with fresh sparkling lemonade, pomegranate and blueberry.
Peach Mint Fresca
Fresh mint, peach, lime, agave and soda.
Blackberry Ice Tea Fizz
Blackberry, fresh lemon and sparkling iced tea.
Skinny Soda
All natural lemon elixir and soda with blueberry or cucumber.
All-Natural Lemonade
Soda
Flavored Lemonade
Aqua Panna
San Pellegrino
Topo Chico Sparkling
The Classic Shake
Birthday Cake Shake
Cake mix and rainbow sprinkles.
Banana Split Shake
Strawberries, bananas, caramel and chocolate.
Smoked S'mores Shake
Smoked marshmallow, chocolate and graham crackers.
Chocolate Mint Shake
Chocolate, brownie and mint.
Nutella and Salted Pretzel Shake
Root Beer Float
Create Your Own Shake
Hot Chocolate Shake
Cheesecake Shake
Our Creations Shakes and Floats
Starters for Sharing
Fried Dill Pickles
Buttermilk Ranch
Loaded Tots
Pimento and cheddar cheese, applewood smoked bacon, scallions, and buttermilk ranch.
Fried Onion Strings
Hickory BBQ and buttermilk ranch.
Shoestring Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
Horseradish aioli.
The Fifty-Fifty
Can't decide? pick two of the above.
Parmesan Fries
Garlic aioli, rosemary and parsley.
Hot Wings
10 wings finished on the grill. Sweet sriracha or buffalo style.
Sweet Sriracha Brussels Sprouts
Buffalo Cauliflower
Coleslaw
Onion Rings
Side Salad
Veggie Skewers
Sauce Flight
Southern Fried Chicken Sandwich
Buttermilk brined, jalapeno jack, tomatoes, coleslaw, fresh jalapenos, honey Dijon and brioche bun.
Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich
Southern fried chicken, buttermilk brined, lettuce blend, tomatoes, red onions, pickles, mayo, Nashville hot sauce and brioche bun.
BLT & A
Applewood smoked bacon, lettuce blend, tomatoes, avocado, garlic aioli and griddled sourdough.
The Meltdown Sandwich
All-natural chicken breast, provolone, sauteed mushrooms, grilled red onions, basil pesto or house-made thousand island, and grilled sourdough.
Honey Dijon Chicken Burger
All natural chicken breast, Swiss, organic mixed greens, tomatoes, scallions, honey Dijon and brioche bun.
Chicken, Bacon, Ranch Sandwich
Grilled Cheese Trifecta Sandwich
Tillamook cheddar, provolone, American and griddled sourdough.
Veggie Club Sandwich
Grilled zucchini, red peppers and carrots, avocado, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil pesto and griddled sourdough.
Pastrami Reuben
Sandwiches
Our Burgers
The Counter Burger
All natural beef, provolone, tomatoes, lettuce blend, fried onion strings, sauteed mushrooms, garlic aioli and brioche bun.
The Purist Burger
All natural angus beef and brioche bun.
The Impossible Burger
Impossible burger, herbed goal cheese, organic mixed greens, tomatoes, grilled red onions, avocado, garlic aioli and brioche bun.
Bison is Gouda Burger
Organic bison, smoked gouda, bacon onion jam, sunny side up egg, baby spinach, scallions, house-made Thousand Island and brioche bun.
Sprouted Veggie Burger
Vegan veggie, organic mixed greens, red onions, roasted red peppers, alfalfa sprouts, Dijon balsamic and multigrain bun.
Minis Burger
All natural beef, tillamook cheddar, pickles, red onions, the Counter relish and mini Hawaiian buns.
Old School Cheeseburger
All natural beef, tillamook cheddar, lettuce blend, tomatoes, red onions, pickles, the counter relish and brioche bun.
Beef and Blue Burger
All natural beef, danish blue cheese, organic mixed greens, tomatoes, bacon onion jam, garlic aioli and brioche bun.
Bacon BBQ Burger
All natural beef, tillamook cheddar, applewood smoked bacon, tomatoes, fried onion strings, hickory BBQ and brioche bun.
Chipotle Turkey Burger
All natural ground turkey, jalapeno Jack, lettuce blend, dried cranberries, scallions, chipotle aioli and brioche bun.
Breakfast Burger
All natural beef, tillamook cheddar, tomatoes, applewood smoked bacon, sunny side up egg, sweet Sriracha and brioche bun.
Juicy Lucy Burger
The new Juicy Lucy Burger features hot, melted cheese stuffed in an all-natural beef patty, caramelized onions and crisp pickles with tangy Lucy sauce smothered on a toasted brioche bun.
Pastrami Burger
Chili Cheese Fritos Burger
Classic Cobb Bowl
All-natural chicken breast, Danish blue cheese, applewood smoked bacon, chopped egg, tomatoes, red onions, lettuce blend, and dijon balsamic.
Caesar Salad
Lettuce blend, aged parmesan, garlic croutons, tossed with caesar dressing.
Create Your Own Salad
Select your greens, cheese, your choice of toppings, and dressing from our clipboard.
Southwestern Kale Bowl
Sonoma Bowl
All natural beef, herbed goat cheese, quinoa, roasted grape tomatoes, grilled red onions, organic mixed greens and basil pesto.
Mediterranean Bowl
All natural ground turkey, feta, cucumbers, pepperoncinis, tomatoes, mixed olives, lettuce blend and lemon vinaigrette.
Grilled Mahi Mahi Salad Bowl
Quinoa, green cabbage, cucumbers, marinated artichokes, mixed olives, tomatoes and tossed with lemon vinaigrette.
Bison and Goat Bowl
Organic bison, herbed goat cheese, dried cranberries, fresh jalapenos, carrot strings, kale and lemon vinaigrette.
Hippie Salad
Organic mixed greens, lettuce blend, herbed goat cheese, alfalfa sprouts, roasted grape tomatoes, quinoa, garlic croutons and tossed with Dijon balsamic.
Simple Salad
Organic mixed greens, cucumbers, carrot strings red onion and tomatoes.
Farm Salad
The new Farm Fresh Salad features tricolor quinoa, char-grilled turmeric cauliflower, fresh apple wedges, ripe roasted tomatoes and grilled onion rings on arugula and mixed greens, tossed in a citrus apple vinaigrette.
Simple Salad-Mixed Greens
Organic mixed greens, cucumbers, carrot strings, red onion and tomatoes.
The Kale Salad
Kale, feta, dried cranberries, carrots strings, tossed with lemon vinaigrette.
Salads
Create Your Own Burger
Create Your Own Burger
The Counter's customer burger.
Counter Combo
Choose a burger and a side.
Counter Combo
Kids
Kids Mini Burgers
2 well done mini burgers, American cheese and pickles on mini Hawaiian buns.
Kids Chicken Tenders
Hand-breaded and served with ranch and BBQ.
Kids Grilled Cheese
American cheese on white and sourdough bread.
Kids PBJ
Grape jelly and creamy peanut butter on white.
Kids Grilled Veggie Skewers
Squash, zucchini, red peppers, carrot sticks, grape tomatoes and red onions.
Sea Salt Caramel Shake
Caramel and Chocolate Brownie
Served warm and caramel sauce.