Agent 47
Footballguy
That's maybe a 20 min drive...too much?
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EYLive
Footballguy
More like 30 minutes+ driving out of L.A., kind of overkill for burgers and fries. If I can round up some fellow fatasses, it may be worth it.
Agent 47
Footballguy
Ah, LA traffic.Mine's about the same distance away and will probably take 20 minutes give or take.
Rayderr
Footballguy
I'm actually down at Quantico, but yes, I have been to Ray's. Good hamburger, but a bit overrated imo. Maybe I just had toohigh hopes for it after all the press it got from Obama. Did a version of the Double R burger. Was very surprised they didn't bother to grill the ham or anything. completely cold on my hamburger.
flapgreen
Footballguy
I'm a fan of Five Guys, but it's definitely doesn't compare to In N Out Burger. I don't live in California, but my wife is from there and we go about once a year. In N Out is far beyond any other fast food burger available. Hell, it's probably the best burger I've ever had anywhere. eta: Just so you don't go thinking it's going to amaze you
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the hairy scotsman
Footballguy
Good but not incredible. Better than most places. Not the best I've had to be sure. No shakes. No beer. Fries were good, but a type that's commonly available, at least around here, and for less. Burger is good also, but there's better to be had around here for less, and without the gallon of grease.
shuke
Black Ice Skeptic
You are the guy that tried to convince me for 90 minutes that Sabarro's was "known for" selling two pizzas smashed together, right? That was you, right?The hell I am...I think he's thinking of Jimmy John's.I've never been greeted when walking into a Five Guys.
EYLive
Footballguy
Maybe I'm spoiled cuz I can get In-N-Out any time I want, but I'm not overly impressed by their Double-double, and I can tell just looking at pictures that 5Guys fries are better.
commisholio
Come out with your pants down!
In-N -Out fries are improved immeasurably by ordering them "well done." They are substantially crispier that way.
BoltThrower
Footballguy
Just had Five Guys for lunch.
completely awesome.
completely awesome.
phrozen
Footballguy
mex
Footballguy
You are the guy that tried to convince me for 90 minutes that Sabarro's was "known for" selling two pizzas smashed together, right? That was you, right?The hell I am...I think he's thinking of Jimmy John's.I've never been greeted when walking into a Five Guys.
gb GMStill laugh my ### off everytime I think of him on the golf course.
General Malaise
Footballguy
I honestly thought that's what I was buying 15 years ago when I was a poor college student and considered Sabarro a luxury item....all I remember was two slices of pizza folded on top of one another. If I went their weekly like you, I might have a fresher memory. I've never been to Jimmy John's.You are the guy that tried to convince me for 90 minutes that Sabarro's was "known for" selling two pizzas smashed together, right? That was you, right?The hell I am...I think he's thinking of Jimmy John's.I've never been greeted when walking into a Five Guys.
Radical Larry
Footballguy
That's what I always think of when I think of Sbarro.You are the guy that tried to convince me for 90 minutes that Sabarro's was "known for" selling two pizzas smashed together, right? That was you, right?The hell I am...I think he's thinking of Jimmy John's.I've never been greeted when walking into a Five Guys.
General Malaise
Footballguy
That's what I always think of when I think of Sbarro.You are the guy that tried to convince me for 90 minutes that Sabarro's was "known for" selling two pizzas smashed together, right? That was you, right?The hell I am...I think he's thinking of Jimmy John's.I've never been greeted when walking into a Five Guys.
Thank you. Shuke made me feel really stupid over this.
Scruff Mcgruff
Footballguy
http://futurediabetic.blogspot.com/2010/05...rger-fries.html
Sort of safe for work but a few cusses here and there. My review of five guys.
Sort of safe for work but a few cusses here and there. My review of five guys.
shuke
Black Ice Skeptic
Dude, it's a stuffed pizza. It has the toppings on the inside. They didn't just flip over a pizza on top of another one.I honestly thought that's what I was buying 15 years ago when I was a poor college student and considered Sabarro a luxury item....all I remember was two slices of pizza folded on top of one another. If I went their weekly like you, I might have a fresher memory. I've never been to Jimmy John's.You are the guy that tried to convince me for 90 minutes that Sabarro's was "known for" selling two pizzas smashed together, right? That was you, right?The hell I am...I think he's thinking of Jimmy John's.I've never been greeted when walking into a Five Guys.
cstu
Footballguy
Fries really aren't the draw at In-N-Out anyway. I don't even order fries there, just two cheeseburgers.
flapgreen
Footballguy
This is how I remember itI honestly thought that's what I was buying 15 years ago when I was a poor college student and considered Sabarro a luxury item....all I remember was two slices of pizza folded on top of one another. If I went their weekly like you, I might have a fresher memory. I've never been to Jimmy John's.You are the guy that tried to convince me for 90 minutes that Sabarro's was "known for" selling two pizzas smashed together, right? That was you, right?The hell I am...I think he's thinking of Jimmy John's.I've never been greeted when walking into a Five Guys.
flapgreen
Footballguy
You have to be. In N Out is mind blowingly good.
Ned
Footballguy
unrealDoes ###### get the filter now?Edit: I guess it does. That is pretty pathetic. What about penis?Oh, for the love god. It's a freakin' clinical term 4th-graders use. Are you KIDDING me?:dayone:
I ate there last night for the first time. Not bad. I agree that it was a tad overpriced for burger food. For 2 burgers, large fries and 2 large fountain drinks, it was almost $20. I got the bacon cheeseburger and it was very good. It reminded me sort of a Wendy's burger how it is flatter, but it was a little better tasting than Wendy's Baconator (suprisingly). The fries were good, but I'd still give the nod to Mcdonalds fries over Five Guys.
phrozen
Footballguy
confirmedSbarro Website
Sausage & Pepperoni
Two crisp layers of our pizza dough filled with our savory sausage, zesty pepperoni, mozzarella and Romano cheeses and tomato pizza sauce.
General Malaise
Footballguy
That's nowadays. When I went there, it was the early 90's. They didn't have this sort of technology back then. Certainly not in Mississippi.
flapgreen
Footballguy
Sbarro's?
EYLive
Footballguy
I always order them well done. My friend asks for an extra packet of "spread" and we dip the fries in that.
St. Louis Bob
Footballguy
I just got back.
meh
meh
General Malaise
Footballguy
commisholio
Come out with your pants down!
You can also get them to put the spread on the fries by ordering them animal style.
comfortably numb
Footballguy
Been in love with 25 Burgers in Boundbrook, NJ.
They have a $5 value menu of Double Cheeseburger/fries/coke.
I have never tried crack, but I am sure it's a similar craving.
They have a $5 value menu of Double Cheeseburger/fries/coke.
I have never tried crack, but I am sure it's a similar craving.
St. Louis Bob
Footballguy
I didn't get that and I was only number 67 today.I threw almost all of the fries away. Penn Station is better.
Ignoratio Elenchi
Footballguy
The Cheeburger Cheeburger near me just closed and one of these is opening in its place. Looking forward to trying it out.
General Malaise
Footballguy
Yeah, those fries are the suck.
Judge Smails
Footballguy
Never heard of Five Guys. Coming home from the gym last night I saw a sign that they were opening up about 3 minutes from my house in Thousand Oaks, CA. Now, In and Out is 5 minutes, The Habit is 2 minutes, and the Original Tommy's is 10 minutes, so it better be good or they have no chance of staying in business with the local competition. FYI, they opened a new Fuddrucker's with much fanfare a block away, lasted 18 months. For Lease signs up 2 days ago.
I don't know how the excess grease will play out here..
I don't know how the excess grease will play out here..
pinequick
Footballguy
I went for the first time last week (one just opened in town this month). 9 bucks for a pretty average burger, pedestrian-quality fries (of which there were way too many), and a Coke.
It was only one visit, but I do *not* understand the appeal at this point...
St. Louis Bob
Footballguy
I went for the first time last week (one just opened in town this month). 9 bucks for a pretty average burger, pedestrian-quality fries (of which there were way too many), and a Coke.
flapgreen
Footballguy
wtf? I always paid about $6. Not sure where you are located but that's way more than I pay. Also, this may be the first time I've heard anyone complain about getting "too many" fries. sheeshAs far as quality, it's not the best burger I've ever had, but it's way better than one at any fastfood joint or restaurant near meI went for the first time last week (one just opened in town this month). 9 bucks for a pretty average burger, pedestrian-quality fries (of which there were way too many), and a Coke.
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pinequick
Footballguy
This is in Lincoln, NE, so it's not like I ordered it in Times Square.wtf? I always paid about $6. Not sure where you are located but that's way more than I pay. Also, this may be the first time I've heard anyone complain about getting "too many" fries. sheeshAs far as quality, it's not the best burger I've ever had, but it's way better than one at any fastfood joint or restaurant near meI went for the first time last week (one just opened in town this month). 9 bucks for a pretty average burger, pedestrian-quality fries (of which there were way too many), and a Coke.
To be fair, I ordered the "Hamburger", which on their menu is actually a double hamburger (which I didn't know at the time) with lettuce, tomato, pickles, grilled onions, mayo, ketchup and mustard. Add a small fry and a large drink, and it was around a 9 dollar tab (with tax).--Most of the toppings fell out and ended up on the tray.--I wouldn't mind "too many" crispy, tasty fries. These fries were greasy, mealy, bland ones. If this is what fries cooked up in peanut oil taste like, color me unimpressed.--The Coke was okay.Overall, it really was fine. But just that--just fine, and not nearly worth the money. Part of my problem might have been that I bought their hype when I walked in--signs all over for "Zagat-Rated", "Voted Best Burger in Tampa", etc. If that is the best hamburger in Tampa, Florida, then Tampa, Florida needs more burger joints.
flapgreen
Footballguy
Yeah. I always order the fries crispy, or they end up being greasy and soggy. In this area, we have crap, so it's good for around here. As far as Tampa is concerned, that's laughable. It's El CapThis is in Lincoln, NE, so it's not like I ordered it in Times Square. :( To be fair, I ordered the "Hamburger", which on their menu is actually a double hamburger (which I didn't know at the time) with lettuce, tomato, pickles, grilled onions, mayo, ketchup and mustard. Add a small fry and a large drink, and it was around a 9 dollar tab (with tax).--Most of the toppings fell out and ended up on the tray.--I wouldn't mind "too many" crispy, tasty fries. These fries were greasy, mealy, bland ones. If this is what fries cooked up in peanut oil taste like, color me unimpressed.--The Coke was okay.Overall, it really was fine. But just that--just fine, and not nearly worth the money. Part of my problem might have been that I bought their hype when I walked in--signs all over for "Zagat-Rated", "Voted Best Burger in Tampa", etc. If that is the best hamburger in Tampa, Florida, then Tampa, Florida needs more burger joints.wtf? I always paid about $6. Not sure where you are located but that's way more than I pay. Also, this may be the first time I've heard anyone complain about getting "too many" fries. sheeshAs far as quality, it's not the best burger I've ever had, but it's way better than one at any fastfood joint or restaurant near meI went for the first time last week (one just opened in town this month). 9 bucks for a pretty average burger, pedestrian-quality fries (of which there were way too many), and a Coke.It was only one visit, but I do *not* understand the appeal at this point...
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the hairy scotsman
Footballguy
I have no problem with the amount of fries except that there were way too many for one person to eat with a burger and they cost like $2.95 for the "small". I'd rather have the option to pay a bit less and get a bit less unless I'm going to split them with someone. For splitting, they're about the right size.Went back to Might Fine the other day since I posted about my trip to Five Guys. Mighty Fine is much better and not quite as pricey. Cleaner place (always immaculate) and better atmosphere as well.wtf? I always paid about $6. Not sure where you are located but that's way more than I pay. Also, this may be the first time I've heard anyone complain about getting "too many" fries. sheeshAs far as quality, it's not the best burger I've ever had, but it's way better than one at any fastfood joint or restaurant near meI went for the first time last week (one just opened in town this month). 9 bucks for a pretty average burger, pedestrian-quality fries (of which there were way too many), and a Coke.
shuke
Black Ice Skeptic
That's what she said.
Death Bytes
Footballguy
I don't understand it either.I guess if I have some money burning a hole in my pocket, Five Guys would be as good as any place to dump it on.I went for the first time last week (one just opened in town this month). 9 bucks for a pretty average burger, pedestrian-quality fries (of which there were way too many), and a Coke.
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