The Counter Corte Madera

Very nice lunch, great Impossible Burger! So good . . . A birthday lunch here was a long time coming since my last visit - that was when the place actually opened! Looonnng time - but a nice return visit. The main reason I wanted to come here (the others had been here more recently and like it) was for the "new" Impossible Burger. I've had elsewhere, with varied results - time to test how THEY handle this now common offering to the veggie world. We were seated promptly, as the place was about half full - 3 PM so not peak dining hours. Our server was Anthony, who did a great job with our needs (adults and young children!) and other tables as well. We ordered some beverages and waters, which came quickly and we included a Smoked Smores shake and Dreamsicle (orange and cream) "spiked" shake - for adults only! They arrived quickly as well, and the Dreamsicle was small for the price ($9.75) but was VERY delicious, and really orangey - I loved it, and as a birthday treat was worth the price. For starters we had the loaded tots (pimento cheese, scallions, buttermilk ranch and we held the applewood smoked bacon). We also had the parmesan fries (garlic aioli, rosemary, parsley). Both were healthy servings, and I liked the tots as an option, a nice change up from usual side of fries. For the main entrees, we ordered the kids mini meal (2 small kid sized cheese burgers and fries), the Caesar salad with added chicken, the Bacon BBQ burger (beef patty, Tillamook cheddar, applewood smoked bacon, tomatoes, fried onion strings, hickory BBQ, on a brioche bun) with added avocado for $2.00. And we finished with the Impossible burger - although, I didn't like the one presented on the menu, so I built my own (they offer small clipboards with sheets for customizing a burger or a salad - just fill in and hand to server!). I went with added American and provolone cheeses, lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and pickles with thousand island sauce on a Brioche bun. And, surprisingly, I was asked "how I wanted that cooked"! A surprise, since most garden/vegetarian patties are just to be reheated, and with the couple of Impossible burgers I've had elsewhere they just cooked them through and through - perhaps too much! I asked for medium rare, anxious to see this in action! The food came quickly as well, and the burgers were large and tasty looking, as was the Caesar salad which was seemingly covered by thick slices of chicken. The Impossible burger was my concern, however, and I quickly sliced it in half to get a peek - and it was indeed gray ("cooked") on the outside while pink on the inside - and juicy, too! Finally, an Impossible burger the way they were meant to be served. It was a little pricey (more than the bacon BBQ burger with added avocado!) and I can only hope that this doesn't set a trend where eating "healthier" (yeah, I know - tater tots, shake and such!) isn't a pricier choice. But for me, it's a good deal for a vegetarian, and a treat to get an Impossible burger they way it was meant to be eaten. The meal was a very good and tasty experience, and the service great. Value was only issue, but as I haven't been here in quite a while it was indeed a birthday treat! Look forward to next visit.

Great Lunch & Super Dinner "Before" a Movie "Come on in", said with a smile should be their motto! A booth, table or eat at the counter is a fun choice, beers & wines are available as are gluten-free options throughout the menu and the waitstaff attentive & prompt as is the food! The Burger selection has something for everyone; all you have to do is choose..Good luck! Entres: Blue Cheese Burger includes a tasty onion jam & garlic aioli, Bacon Burger is a classic and the Counter Burger w/ grilled mushrooms wonderful. Don't forget to add cheddar cheese too. Grilled 3 Cheese Sandwich is just plain comfort food. Salads: Cobb Salad - easily shared, a generous selection of chopped tomatoes, bacon, grilled chicken & bleu cheese, did switch balsamic mustard dressing for a Ranch. Caesar Salad was very good, ask for extra parmesan cheese on the side. Definitely get the paper-thin Onion Rings & Shoestring Fries to share, both wonderful. Drinks: The Rood Beer Float is a childhood classic and the Nutella Shake a rich chocolaty "oh my" moment!

Super good food and AWESOME service from all! Thank you Brendan.

Yummy! You definitely need to be hungry when you eat here and get your creative juices flowing. They had some pretty spectacular offerings. Once they explain how to choose items on the menu, it's all up to you. You mark off your choices on a little sheet that is attached to a clipboard. The varieties are endless and after receiving my chicken sandwich, I wish I had asked for more options just to try. You can't go wrong here and the staff is very attentive and friendly.

Enjoyed the Impossible burger and the staff was friendly and accommodating.

I love the counter!! Vegan options, always delicious

Best burger ever Had a fabulous “build it yourself” burger with Bison, and gluten free bun- the aioli was out of this world! This burger was stacked with my favorite things, service was great, and the PomBerry lemonade very refreshing ! I can’t wait to go again.

Great Salad My husband ordered a burger and loved it. I had a kale salad and it was awesome so don’t think it’s just about burgers here! The food came out quick and the service was good. We were traveling through the area and wanted something simple! Price seemed a little high but we were happy!