I found TLC via a viral food review on Facebook! Traveled 30 minutes to try their food. Awesome experience from ordering to tasting their smash burger and wing combo. It is a take-out restaurant, with limited outdoor seating, neighboring Chevron gas station and across from Lakewood Baptist Church. The food is made to order; my order was ready in 18 minutes. I got a single smash burger, fries, and kash (hot honey-lemon pepper mix) flavored wings (4 ct), and bottled drink--lunch plate combo for $21. Everything was yummy. The burger was delicious. The fries were good without dipping sauce. The wings were pretty good; they weren't fried crispy as requested, and I only tasted a hint of lemon pepper--definitely a sweeter sauce flavor. Overall, good tasting food here!! I hope you'll encounter Nina; she patiently answered my questions, aware that it was my first visit, and she offered for me to sample the TLC sauce ( house-made, mayo-based aioli). Great customer service! Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. I'd make the drive again for this meal! read more

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Freakin hidden gem. Absolutely in contest for the best burgers anywhere near Gainesville.

This is the best food counter ever! The people working there are super nice to everyone, and they make the food really fast.I tried the smash burger, and it was seriously the best burger I have ever eaten in my whole life. It is absolutely delicious, and the fries are awesome too.It is a really fun place to visit, and you definitely have to try it if you are hungry! read more

This was my first time visiting TLC. I ordered the American TLC smash burger with onion rings with a side of TLC burger sauce for dipping. The burger and onion rings were delicious. Everything was cooked to perfection and tasty. The employees were friendly, the food was cooked and ready in less than 10 minutes, and the facility was very clean. This is now my favorite take-out place for smash burgers. Unfortunately, I live in NC. But, I will return to The Lunch Counter on future visits to the area when visiting family. Highly recommend! read more

The Lunch Counter - American TLC smash burger (single patty) with onion rings - Food Trucks Near Me - Gainesville, Georgia

This place is awesome!! Smash burger was A+!! Love that it comes in a paper wrapper. Wife had the chopped cheese -- excellent. Rounded out the healthy-heart meal with loaded fries. Wow! A meal in itself, with generous toppings. Looking forward to a return visit. Cheers! RS read more

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Wow!!! I saw an insta reel about this place. Then I checked on yelp. I worked in Gainesville for years. Why have u not been here??? Amazing burger with the best loaded tots I have ever had! Small place attracted to a gas station. Service is great. You may wait a bit. But it's worth it for the fresh delicious food! read more

The Lunch Counter - Tlc Frisco Melt and loaded tots - Food Trucks Near Me - Gainesville, Georgia

Got the opportunity to try their smash burgers from the food truck and must say the double smash burger was outstanding!! Nice crispy edges on the smash burger and fries where good and crispy as well! Will definitely try their location for more burgers! read more

Probably the best burgers we've had in a long time. The jalapeño cheddar and smash burgers were seasoned and cooked to perfection. Couple tables outside which worked for us but there is no indoor seating. Will definitely be back and probably order takeout more often. read more

Oh... my... gosh... what have I stumbled upon?! How did I not know about The Lunch Counter, located just 10 minutes from my house and open since last December? I'm beyond excited about this spot. First off, the team here is AMAZING. The siblings who run the place moved here from Boston and are absolutely killing it. Their menu is simple but perfect--burgers, wings, subs, and sides like French fries, tater tots, and onion rings. Let's dive in. The burger? Perfect. A true smash burger with a crispy edge that reminded me of NFA Burger, but honestly... better. Why? The burgers are bigger, cooked to perfection with that crusty edge, and--wait for it--no line! I ordered, got a beeper pad, waited in my car, and 15 minutes later my food was ready and hot. Their wings? Now in my top 2. The Dawg House and The Lunch Counter are my go-to spots for wings in the north, hands down. I tried their dry lemon pepper and habañero mango--both absolutely delicious. I also tried The Boston sub. Think Philly cheesesteak, but not quite. It's more like a meat-lover's sub with the perfect meat-to-bun-to-cheese ratio. I can't recall every detail of what's in it, but I do know this sub is special. It's new, so not yet on the menu, but you have to try it when you visit! Their French fries and onion rings were both excellent, but those onion rings? Wow--so crispy and flavorful. Note: No indoor seating, but they have two outdoor tables with umbrellas if you want to eat there. Otherwise, everything is neatly packed for takeout. The service, the food, the way they cook their smash burgers and wings--everything here is top-notch. Check them out! Grab some food and enjoy with friends and family. Tell them Roli Eats sent you and let me know what you think! read more

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Great food, service, good for a quick bite. No inside seating. Next to a gas station so you can grab chips and a drink if you don't want fries. Onion Rings are spot on. Slaw burger add jalapeños. read more

I got the double bacon burger and my bf got the Frisco melt. We both enjoyed the burgers. The double bacon I felt could have used more seasoning but the bf loved his melt. The onion rings, tots, and slaw were all great. The lady at the counter was super friendly and gave suggestions. The only thing I found off putting about the place was the location. It's on the side of a somewhat sketchy looking gas station. They need a better sign because the only sign we saw was the side of the food truck with TLC on it. Overall, we would go back. read more

Triple All American burger. Yummy! The fries were crispy and tasted better with the sauce. Will come again. read more

The Lunch Counter - Triple Smash All American. Yummy!! We were given free fries to taste. They were crispy and on point. Even better with the sauce. - Food Trucks Near Me - Gainesville, Georgia

This place was delicious! We were driving through and wanted to grab a bite to eat and it popped up near us so we decided to give it a try! It did not disappoint! The smash burger was so good! The couple working was very friendly. Only issues is there is no sitting inside. They do have tables outside. No public bathroom either but one at the gas station next door. read more

The Lunch Counter - Smash Burger - Food Trucks Near Me - Gainesville, Georgia

We drove almost an hour and a half to get a smash burger and some sides and let me tell you.....this is one of the BEST smash burgers you will put your lips on! The SBA (soft bun action) was on point! The staff...all super nice and we had a great conversation too. Since these are smash burgers I suggest getting the double. You won't be sorry. The flavor of these things is incredible. We are definitely going to make that drive again since they have other great things as well like regular and slaw dogs as well as wings made to order (which take about 18 mins just so you know) You will definitely be impressed with the whole experience when you go there. Enjoy!!! read more

The Lunch Counter - American Double Smash burgers, one with onion rings and their special sauce and the other with fries and their special sauce made in house - Food Trucks Near Me - Gainesville, Georgia

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Well they didn't disappoint!!!! I was a little afraid the hype I was l told was going to overshadow the food. I did not, the loaded fries were GREAT, the TLC chopped cheese was delicious, the double slaw burger was great as well. Maybe the slaw was a little on the sweet side for my taste but still one of the best burgers I've had in the Gainesville area. Super friendly there as well.I'll definitely be back! read more

Hamburgers are so yummy! Service is awesome! Will definitely return! Great place to pick up on your way home, you can order online and they will have it ready. read more

A meal to remember!!!! Fantastic flavors and exceptional service! We tried several items from their menu, and each dish was nothing short of delicious. The TLC Frisco Melt and TLC Chopped Cheese were both standout hits, bursting with rich, satisfying flavors. We ordered hot honey and buffalo wings; they were perfectly cooked and full of flavor! The sides were equally impressive: the fries, tater tots, and onion rings were all crisp, golden, and seasoned to perfection, complementing the main dishes beautifully. The owners made a warm, welcoming atmosphere! I highly recommend The Lunch Counter for anyone looking for delicious food and outstanding service in a local setting. This spot is definitely worth a visit! read more

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Out of all the burgers in Gainesville this place is at the top tier around here. A definite must try!

Yes this is our second trips the food absolutely delicious. The service is good because they cook when you order it. And give you a beeper to beep when it's ready. And they are quick. I think everybody should go there and check them out. They are connected to the Gas Station with a big TLC showing upon the front roof. Again... the food ids DELICIOUS... we will be back again and again.. read more

Best Burger in Gainesville! The Oklahoma burger is huge and delicious! Fries are really good. The owners are super nice! Located across the street from Lakewood Baptist Church. It's on-the end unit next to the Chevron Gas station. No seating, really great value over fast food chains!! read more

Wonderful staff. Be prepared for a little wait because it's all cooked to Order (not fast like Wendy's) but worth the wait. read more

Awesome place, friendly service, incredible food. We had the TLC burger fries and tater tots and it was incredible.

Probably the best spot in town. Great customer service and great food. They just need to be open 7 days a week

The food was amazing and we did not have to wait long. It was a really good place to eat.

Service was great, owners are very personable and super sweet. Easy spot to pick up dinner or lunch. The food is absolutely incredible. You must try the chop cheese or Frisco melt. Onion rings are also fireee!! 10/10 read more

The Lunch Counter - Frisco Melt with Onion rings - Food Trucks Near Me - Gainesville, Georgia

Worth allll the hype! This place is delicious. The staff is super friendly and cares about good service. Will be a regular read more

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Great burger! We got the classic and loved it! My husband said he would get a double next time. Staff was kind and helpful for first time customers. Best to order ahead and pick up! read more

Amazing food! Me and my husbands new favorite spot to grab lunch! They have great burgers and subs.

Food made to order i took a picture and i was going to take another of the middle of the burger but i forgot because it was so good. Fries are delicious. Nothing is dry. Everything has flavor. I literally only downloaded yelp to leave this review. read more

The Lunch Counter - Single Smash Burger with Fries - Food Trucks Near Me - Gainesville, Georgia

Great energy from the staff. They work quickly to complete your order. The restaurant is pleasant and clean. The food is hot and fresh!! The smashed burger and mango habanero wings were perfectly made and delicious. read more

First time stopping here for a quick dinner pick up. The smash burger was great really tasty and good size. The wings were cooked to order and were delicious. Fries were good but the onion rings were great. Owners are super nice and location is super clean. Only thing is no inside seating only outside. But food was so fresh took it home and it was still hot and delicious. read more

Just visited this spot tonight for a double bacon burger and fries. The food is great, and a great value. Why get takeout at a fast food burger joint when you can get takeout from this gem and it'll only cost you $1-2 more? I will say this, and I hope Nina sees it and takes advice: the burgers desperately need a more sturdy bun (the double or triple patty ones most definitely needs one). In particular, the bottom bun had no chance at holding up against those 2 big, juicy patties (the juiciness might be the culprit that ruins the bottom bun). When I got back home I had to eat it much faster than I'd like, as the bun was holding on for dear life! If the bun issue is fixed - I'll be a repeat customer for sure. It is close by so likely multiple visits per month. read more

Stopped by for the first time. Got the loaded union rings. Extra large serving of deliciousness!

Best smash burger in Gainesville and probably hall county, hands down. Oklahoma onion burger is top tier, fries seasoned and crispy, wings cooked just the way I like and they have plenty of flavors. Overall a great grab and go location close to downtown Gainesville. Service was attentive and welcoming. read more

Yummy food! The Burgers are amazing! Chopped Cheese with Hots and Fish & Chips were both delicious! Have been twice since last week. I will be eating here a lot! Nina & Balt are great people too! read more

Great burgers! (onion burger is the best) The sides are all good and the wings are the best in town!

The Lunch Counter by (formerly) Skate Country is awesome! I had the loaded tots and a side of onion rings. They were so good! The tots were basically a deconstructed burger and tots meal. It's everything you hope for in a smash burger joint. As I entered, I was quickly asked if I was ordering or picking up. I ordered there and it was made fresh then. They also have a menu on the wall and online and will gladly help navigate it if needed. Everyone that came in, which was more than a few, asked if it was my first time. When I answered yes, they all said, "Oh, you'll be back!" And I definitely will! read more

Best burger in town! Fresh, fast and served up by friendly people! It's carry out only which is fine because we live nearby. It will be our new go to when we are craving a good meal! read more

I just discovered this place today and it was absolutely delicious!! Burger was great! Mango habanero wings perfect! I will definitely be back! read more

I must say they have the best burger in Gainesville by far. Keep the burger coming. Love them and thanks for being so nice.