The Counter San Mateo

41 W Hillsdale Blvd

San Mateo, CA 94403

(408) 423-9200

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Business Hours:

Sunday:	11:30am to 08:00pm
Monday:	Closed
Tuesday:	Closed
Wednesday:	11:30am to 08:00pm
Thursday:	11:30am to 08:00pm
Friday:	11:30am to 08:00pm
Saturday:	11:30am to 08:00pm

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Main Menu

Starters for Sharing
- Fried Dill Pickles
  
  buttermilk ranch
  
  540
  $6.50
- Loaded Tots
  
  pimento & cheddar cheese, applewood smoked bacon, scallions, buttermilk ranch
  
  1500
  $9.00
- Fried Onion Strings
  
  hickory bbq, buttermilk ranch
  
  1650
  $7.50
- Shoestring Fries
  
  850
  $6.50
- Sweet Potato Fries
  
  horseradish aioli
  
  1170
  $7.50
- The Fifty-Fifty
  
  can't decide? pick 2 of
  
  1080 - 1560
  $7.50
- Parmesan Fries
  
  garlic aioli, rosemary, parsley
  
  1210
  $8.50
- Hot Wings
  
  10 wings finished on the grill, sweet sriracha or buffalo style
  
  1030 - 1140
  $12.00
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
  
  all-natural angus beef*, provolone, tomatoes, lettuce blend fried onion strings, sauteed mushrooms, garlic aioli, brioche bun
  
  1110
  $14.95
- Purist Hamburger
  
  all-natural angus beef*, brioche bun
  
  630
  $8.95
- The Impossible™ Burger
  
  impossible burger*, herbed goat cheese, organic mixed greens, tomatoes, grilled red onions, avocado, garlic aioli, brioche bun
  
  1020
  $16.95
- Bison is Gouda
  
  organic bison*, smoked gouda, bacon onion jam, sunny side up egg*, baby spinach, scallions, house-made thousand island, brioche bun
  
  960
  $17.50
- Sprouted Veggie
  
  vegan veggie, organic mixed greens, red onions, roasted red peppers, alfalfa sprouts, dijon balsamic, multigrain bun
  
  590
  $11.95
- Minis
  
  all-natural angus beef*, tillamook cheddar, pickles, red onions, the counter relish, mini hawaiian buns
  
  1130
  $11.95
- Old School Cheeseburger
  
  all-natural angus beef*, tillamook® cheddar, lettuce blend tomatoes, red onions, pickles, the counter relish, brioche bun
  
  770
  $9.95
- Beef & Blue
  
  all-natural angus beef*, danish blue cheese, organic mixed greens, tomatoes, bacon onion jam, garlic aioli, brioche bun
  
  910
  $13.50
- Bacon BBQ
  
  all-natural angus beef*, tillamook cheddar, applewood smoked bacon, tomatoes, fried onion strings, hickory bbq, brioche bun
  
  1060
  $14.50
- Chipotle Turkey
  
  all-natural ground turkey, jalapeño jack, lettuce blend, dried cranberries, scallions, chipotle aioli, brioche bun
  
  870
  $12.25
- Breakfast Burger
  
  all-natural angus beef*, tillamook cheddar, tomatoes, applewood smoked bacon, sunny side up egg*, sweet sriracha, brioche bun
  
  940
  $14.95
Sandwiches
- Southern Fried Chicken
  
  buttermilk brined, jalapeño jack, tomatoes, coleslaw fresh jalapeños, honey dijon, brioche bun
  
  820
  $12.75
- Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich
  
  southern fried chicken, buttermilk brined lettuce blend, tomatoes, red onions, pickles, mayo, nashville hot sauce, brioche bun
  
  910
  $12.75
- BLT & A
  
  applewood smoked bacon, lettuce blend, tomatoes, avocado, garlic aioli, griddled sourdough
  
  870
  $9.75
- The Meltdown
  
  All-natural chicken breast, provolone, sautéed mushrooms, grilled red onions, basil pesto or house-made thousand island, griddled sourdough. (1010/1100 cal)
  
  $12.00
- Honey Dijon Chicken
  
  all-natural chicken breast, swiss, organic mixed greens, tomatoes, scallions, honey dijon, brioche bun
  
  710
  $12.25
Salads

Add Grilled Chicken Breast: Chicken (adds 240 cal) +$5
- Classic Cobb
  
  all-natural chicken breast, danish blue cheese, applewood smoked bacon, chopped egg, tomatoes, red onions, lettuce blend, dijon balsamic
  
  1060
  $14.75
- Caesar Salad*
  
  lettuce blend, aged parmesan, garlic croutons tossed with caesar dressing
  
  660
  $8.75
- Create Your Own Salad
  
  select your greens, cheese, your choice of toppings and dressing from our clipboard
  
  $8.95
Sides

add a side to your signature burger, sandwich or salad
- Shoestring Fries
  
  80 - 600
  $3.50
- Sweet Potato Fries
  
  80 - 600
  $3.50
- Coleslaw
  
  80 - 600
  $3.50
- Side Salad
  
  80 - 600
  $3.50
- Fried Onion Strings
  
  80 - 600
  $3.50
Counter Combo: Step 1 - Choose a Burger
- Old School Cheeseburger
- Sprouted Veggie
- Chipotle Turkey
- Honey Dijon Chicken
Counter Combo: Step 2 - Pick a Side
- Shoestring Fries
- Sweet Potato Fries
- Side Salad
Counter Combo: Step 3 - Add a Stella or Fountain Drink
- Draft
  
  $5.00
- Soda or Iced Tea
  
  $2.00
Happy Hour

Monday - Friday | 3 - 6pm
- Eats
  
  Starting at
  $4.00
- Drinks
  
  Starting at
  $5.00
Counter Cocktails
- Peach Bourbon Smash
  
  maker's mark® bourbon, peach, fresh lemon, soda
  
  220
  $10.00
- Pomegranate Paloma
  
  sauza® tequila, stoli® crushed ruby red grapefruit, pomegranate, soda
  
  330
  $8.50
- Garden Tonic
  
  new amsterdam® gin, fresh cucumber, lime, mint
  
  150
  $8.50
- Counter Signature Sangria
  
  apothic red® blend, peach, cranberry, citrus, stoli® crushed pineapple
  
  240
  $10.00
- Classic Mule
  
  tito's handmade vodka®, fresh lime, Q ginger beer®
  
  240
  $9.00
- Pineapple Mule
  
  stoli® crushed pineapple, fresh lime, Q ginger beer
  
  370
  $9.50
- Casa Margarita
  
  sauza® tequila, squeeze of orange, fresh lime agave
  
  250
  $8.50
- Sangria' Rita
  
  sauza® tequila, fresh lime agave, counter sangria float
  
  260
  $8.50
- Smoke & Spice Margarita
  
  sauza® tequila, mezcal®, jalapeno essence, fresh lime agave
  
  260
  $9.00
- La Rum Punch
  
  cruzan® rum, peach, cranberry, oj, topped with myers's® rum
  
  220
  $9.00

Red Wine

Pinot Noir, Meiomi, California

Red Blend, Apothic Red®, California

Merlot, Leese Fitch, California

Cabernet Sauvignon, Avalon®, Lodi

Cabernet Sauvignon, William Hill, California

Zinfandel, Francis Ford Coppola, California

White Wine

Pinot Grigio, Ruffino®, Veneto Italy

Sauvignon Blanc, Oyster Bay®, New Zealand

Sauvignon Blanc, Hogue, Washington

Rose, Decoy, California

Chardonnay, Chateau Ste. Michelle®, Washington

Chardonnay, Wente, Livermore Valley

Chardonnay, Frank Family, Napa Valley

Prosecco, La Marca®, Italy

Split (187.5ml)

120
$12.00

Refreshers
- Pomberry Lemonade
  
  House-made with fresh sparkling lemonade. Pomegranate, blueberry
  
  170
  $4.25
- All-Natural Simply Lemonade®
  
  available in: regular (180 cal) | arnold palmer (90 cal)
  
  Strawberry
  
  225
  $4.25
- Peach Mint Fresca
  
  fresh mint, peach, lime, agave, soda
  
  250
  $4.25
Soda
- Coke®
  
  (0-170 cal)
  
  $3.25
- Diet Coke®
  
  (0-170 cal)
  
  $3.25
- Sprite®
  
  (0-170 cal)
  
  $3.25
- Fanta Orange
  
  (0-170 cal)
  
  $3.25
- Barq's Root Beer
  
  (0-170 cal)
  
  $3.25
- Pibb Extra
  
  (0-170 cal)
  
  $3.25
- Fresh-Brewed Iced Tea
  
  (0-170 cal)
  
  $3.25
Water
- Topo Chico® Sparkling
  
  (0 cal)
  
  $3.25
- Acqua Panna
  
  (0 cal)
  
  $3.75
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
  
  available in: chocolate, vanilla, strawberry
  
  580 - 820
  $6.25
- Birthday Cake
  
  cake mix, rainbow sprinkles
  
  790
  $6.75
- Banana Split
  
  strawberries, bananas, caramel, chocolate
  
  1010
  $6.75
- Smoked S'mores
  
  smoked marshmallow, chocolate, graham crackers
  
  1060
  $6.75
- Chocolate Mint
  
  chocolate, brownie, mint
  
  1080
  $6.75
- Sea Salt Caramel
  
  caramel, sea salt, whipped cream
  
  980
  $6.75
- Root Beer Float
  
  540
  $6.00
Spiked Shakes
- Hard Root Beer Float
  
  not your father's root beer, vanilla bean ice cream, four roses bourbon
  
  780
  $9.75
- Mexican Mocha
  
  patron xo café®, grand marnier®, coffee, vanilla bean ice cream
  
  790
  $12.00
- Lucky in Kentucky
  
  makers mark® bourbon, peach, vanilla bean ice cream, caramel sauce, graham crackers
  
  940
  $12.00
- Cookies & Cream
  
  baileys® irish cream, stoli® vanil, vanilla bean ice cream, OREO® cookies
  
  1020
  $12.00
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
  
  caramel drizzle
  
  860
  $6.00
- A La Mode
  
  Caramel drizzle. (adds 170 cal)
  
  $3.00

Create Your Own Burger

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)
Step 2: Choose a Size
- 1/3 lb
  
  $11.95
- Make it a Double
  
  +$3.50
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)
On Fresh Greens

+$1
- Lettuce Blend
  
  (10 cal)
- Organic Mixed Greens
  
  (10 cal)
- Baby Spinach
  
  (10 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)
Dressings
- Sweet Potato Fries
  
  (360 cal)
- Fried Onion Strings
  
  (600 cal)
Sauce Flight
- Sauce Flight
  
  extra sauce $0.50 adds (10-200 cal); 3 for $0.75 adds (30-600 cal)

Gluten Free Menu

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)
A Premium Protein
- Organic Bison*
  
  (270-810 cal)
- Mahi Mahi Fillet
  
  (180-540 cal)
Choose a Size
- 1/3 Lb
- 1/2 Lb
- 1 Lb
On a Bun
- Gluten Free
  
  (230 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)
Sauce Flight
- Sauce Flight
  
  extra sauce adds (10-200 cal), 3 sauce flight adds (90-600 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)
Choose a Dressing
- Beef Chili
  
  (290 cal)