Counter Cafe

Counter Cafe, right off of Lamar and Sixth (across from Book People), is easy to miss. But the tiny atmosphere creates an interesting warm feel, sometimes double sitting tables for need of the room (thanks to Austin and Texas hospitality, this wasn't very awkward). Fast-moving and turning tables very quickly the diner definitely gives you an idea of the quick counter culture of Americana. In most restaurants the condiments are kept down to the standard mustard, ketchup, salt, pepper, and napkins always positioned in a clean and organized manner when turning tables. Counter Cafe moves too fast to worry about these details and while the tables are clean, the array of sirracha, mayo, mustard, coarse sea salt, and ground pepper are all splayed about and ready to be used.

The Counter Burger makes a statement with an assertively sweet, buttery bun so big it forms a toasty halo around the beef, like a toddler trying on granddad's porkpie hat. Draped with melted Cheddar, the Rubenesque hand-formed patty works in juicy accord with Bibb lettuce, red onion and ripe tomato for a burger that can stand with the best in town. At $9, even with a side of euphoric sweet-potato fries, it should, right? But this is personable, fast waiter service with coffee refills, not just a walk-up counter; worth the surcharge.

		From	To	From	To	From	To
Monday	Open	07:30	16:00
Tuesday	Open	07:30	16:00
Wednesday	Open	07:30	16:00
Thursday	Open	07:30	16:00
Friday	Open	07:30	16:00
Saturday	Open	07:30	16:00
Sunday	Open	07:30	16:00