Featuring: The Counter Burger
(Locations: San Mateo, Palo Alto, Mountain View, San Jose, Fremont, Walnut Creek)
"What do I have to give up to be Paleo?"
"Will I starve?"
"Will I ever be able to eat out again?"
"How can I be Paleo if I can't cook?"
"What about takeout?"
These are questions that I hear every time I host a Paleo cooking class or give a talk on Paleo.
Paleo is satisfying, delicious, and most importantly it's completely accessible (with a little guidance from a Paleo Coach like me!).
Every month I am going to give you my take on the best Paleo-Friendly Restaurants in the Bay Area.
Naturally, my first post would be about The Counter Burger since this is a restaurant that we frequent once a week (at least)!
Choose the "Build-Your-Own-Burger" option and you can completely customize your Paleo burger. With the exception of Cheeses, almost all of the options are Paleo.
Start with a protein - I love that all their meat is hormone and antibiotic-free and they even have bison!
Swap your bun for a bed of Organic Mixed Greens.
Leave off the cheese.
Choose a non-dairy sauce, and preferably one that does not contain refined sugar. I've been known to bring a mason jar of home-made BBQ Sauce or Ketchup with me in my purse!
Almost all of the toppings are fair game - I love their Red Ripened Tomatoes, Grilled Red Onions, and Dill Pickle Chips. Avoid the non-Paleo topping like the Corn + Black Bean Salsa, Croutons, and Quinoa.
Finally, I always order premium toppings, including: Sliced Avocado and Applewood Smoked Bacon!
If you choose a side, go for the Sweet Potato Fries!*
Email me to receive My Take on Takeout Newsletters: katiekuiter@gmail.com.
I'd love to hear about your experience at The Counter Burger and please share your favorite burger combo!
*If you have any issues with chronic pain and inflammation you should skip the Sweet Potato Fries as they are fried in canola oil which is a highly inflammatory oil.
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