Opening hours
Open now · closes 9:00 PM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
Local time in Mountain View: 6:46 PM (PST). Holiday hours may differ – call (650) 948-2333 to confirm.
Location & directions
2580 West El Camino RealMountain View, CA 94040
About The Counter
Located at 2580 West El Camino Real in Mountain View, California, The Counter is a hamburger restaurant. Our Mountain View guide covers 208 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
The Counter is open daily, 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Available service options are dine-in. Offerings include vegetarian options and vegan options.
Accessibility features: wheelchair accessible. For questions or orders, call (650) 948-2333.
Quick facts
- Category
- Hamburger Restaurant
- Address
- 2580 West El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040
- Phone
- (650) 948-2333
- Hours
- Open daily, 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 12 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 2 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for hamburger restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared The Counter’s weekday schedule with 241 other hamburger restaurants in California. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, later than most (the typical opening time is 10:30 AM) and closes at 9:00 PM, in line with the typical 9:00 PM.
In total it is open about 70 hours a week, about the same as the local median (72 hours). 89% of hamburger restaurants in California open on Sundays, and The Counter is one of them.
Compared with 241 other hamburger restaurants in California that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for hamburger restaurants in California
Based on 91 menus with 6,256 priced items from hamburger restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $10.49, and half of all items are priced between $6.50 and $14.68.
We don’t have The Counter’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what hamburger restaurants in California typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Onion Rings | 57% | $7.46 |
| French Fries | 51% | $4.99 |
| Hot Dog | 44% | $6.42 |
| Grilled Cheese | 43% | $7.25 |
| Patty Melt | 41% | $9.16 |
| Chili Cheese Fries | 40% | $9.00 |
| Hamburger | 35% | $7.79 |
| Cheeseburger | 34% | $9.09 |
Calculated from 91 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
Offerings
- Vegetarian options
- Vegan options
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of The Counter there are 35 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 54 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (7), Mexican & Tex-Mex (4), Pizza (4), and Japanese & Sushi (4).
The Counter is the only hamburger restaurant within a mile (3 within three miles). The next closest is Eureka!, 1.9 mi away.
12 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Mediterranean & Middle EasternSAJJ Mediterranean< 0.1 mi
- Japanese & SushiMizu Sushi Bar & Grill< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeBoba Bliss< 0.1 mi
- ChineseChef Chu's< 0.1 mi
- Indian & South AsianIdly Express0.1 mi
What to expect at a hamburger restaurant
Burger joints and fast-food restaurants are built for speed: order at a counter, kiosk, app or drive-through and expect your food in minutes. The category ranges from national chains with identical menus everywhere to independent burger stands, regional favorites with cult followings and modern “better burger” shops that grind their own beef.
What to order
- Classic cheeseburger – the signature item almost everywhere
- Fries or onion rings – ask for them fresh if the line is short
- Chicken sandwich – a fierce battleground between chains in recent years
- Milkshake – hand-spun shakes are a hallmark of independent burger stands
Good to know
- Ordering ahead in the brand’s app usually skips the line and unlocks app-only deals.
- The lunch rush peaks around noon to 1 PM; mid-afternoon is the quickest time to visit.
- Drive-through hours can differ from lobby hours – the lobby often closes earlier at night.
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Frequently asked questions
What are The Counter's opening hours?
Open daily, 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Monday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Is The Counter open on Sunday?
Yes, The Counter is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Where is The Counter located?
The Counter is located at 2580 West El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040.
What is the phone number of The Counter?
You can call The Counter at (650) 948-2333.
Does The Counter offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for The Counter. Listed service options: dine-in.
Is The Counter wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair accessible.
Is The Counter open late?
No, The Counter usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near The Counter?
There are 54 other places to eat and drink within a mile of The Counter. Nearby options include SAJJ Mediterranean (< 0.1 mi), Mizu Sushi Bar & Grill (< 0.1 mi), and Boba Bliss (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other hamburger restaurants near The Counter?
None within a mile. The closest is Eureka!, 1.9 mi away.
How much do hamburger restaurants in California cost?
Based on 91 menus with 6,256 priced items from hamburger restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $10.49, and half of all items are priced between $6.50 and $14.68.
Nearby places
All in Mountain View
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