Rayderr
Footballguy
I've always found the fries to be hit or miss. They cook them just right, they're awesome. But overcook them by just a minute they're bleh.
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Homer J Simpson
I don't push
Five Guys cheeseburger and fries adds up to 1460 calories. 
mozzy84
Footballguy
really? ten bucks for a fast food burger and fries doesnt really seem cheap to me.
Death Bytes
Footballguy
Yeah. IIRC my "little cheeseburger" (which is what you order if you don't want a double hamburger), the smallest order of fries, and the smallest drink, came to a total of $9.60 or something.Granted, I liked the hamburger. In fact, I liked it better than a Wendy's hamburger.
But not twice as much more.
I'm happy that they've found a niche, and that there is a market of people that just love their stuff. Succesful businesses are what this country needs.
But I'm not going to pay $50,000 for an automobile just because it's better than a $25,000 automobile when the $25,000 satisfies everything I need it to do. The same can be said of $5 and $10 hamburger meals.
I'm obviously not the type of consumer that Five Guys is trying to appeal to.
Spartans Rule
Footballguy
Granted, I liked the hamburger. In fact, I liked it better than a Wendy's hamburger. But not twice as much more.
Went there for the first time yesterday and that sums up my thoughts.It's a really good burger, but if I'm going to spend $10 on my lunch I have a lot of better options than a burger.
not sure how you guys are spending $10 on the burger unless the prices are doubled in your neck of the woods.
mozzy84
Footballguy
pretty sure we talking your standard combo meal - burger, fries and a drink.
Same here.I didn't find anything special at all about it. In fact, it tasted like a burger I've gotten at a friend's bbq.I'll have to give it a second chance, but my first experience didn't come close to In-N-Out.
Death Bytes
Footballguy
It's been a few weeks.... but I remember the little cheeseburger was just over $4. I remember it because the little hamburger like $0.50 less and was under $4. The smallest order of fries was more than $2.50 (like $2.69 or something). And I think the smallest drink was $1.89. Tax for eating in, and it was just below $10.If it was the same price point as Wendy's I'd choose Five Guys hands down. Maybe even if was just a buck more. But I can easily get a decent hamburger, fries, and a drink at Wendy's just down the street from Five Guys for half as much. Perhaps not as good as Five Guys, but good enough to justify being half as much from my wallet.
Five Guys is fine dining compared to Wendy's.Pretty sure BK has some burger options that cost about $4 and I'm guessing Wendy's isn't too far behind. Nobody is forcing you to order the fries and drink if you're worried about spending money. I usually drink water, which is free.
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Radical Larry
Footballguy
mozzy84
Footballguy
dude its all fast/junk food, none of that crap should cost a ten spot for lunchDeath Bytes
Footballguy
BK sucks.Wendy's has some $4 burgers too. They're double and triple burgers. Five Guys double burger ain't $4. Summing up your response, you're telling me I can get a little hamburger and water at Five Guys for the same price I can get a hamburger, fries, and a coke at Wendy's. Good to know!
you can eat off the $1 menu at McDs too. Doesn't mean you should.if you like crappy fast food burgers, then obviously Five Guys isn't for you.Summing up your response, you're telling me I can get a little hamburger and water at Five Guys for the same price I can get a hamburger, fries, and a coke at Wendy's. Good to know!
Agent 47
Footballguy
TenTimes
Backhoe Operator
I went with my girl so that helped the value. The 2.69 fry was enough for both of us plus a late snack for me. I can't even finish a double :( so when we get 2 doubles and a regular fry and share a drink its like getting 4 burger combos for under $20. The left overs are obviously not as good but good enough for me.
And the grilled mushroom/onion option is awesome, and free.
And the grilled mushroom/onion option is awesome, and free.
Death Bytes
Footballguy
You can certainly resort to calling food at Wendy's crap if that's the only way for you to make a point. In fact, let's even both agree to call it crap. I have no problem with that... because there are a lot of people who would call all the food that Five Guys serves crap too. Both Wendy's and Five Guys serve some of the most unhealthy food people can eat. It's all crap! And as I've said before, I admit $10 worth of burger, fries and Coke at Five Guys tastes better than $5 bucks of burger, fires and a Coke at Wendys. It's just not twice better to me. Five Guys just isn't worth it to me to pay twice as much for, even though I admit it tastes better.Aaron Rudnicki said:you can eat off the $1 menu at McDs too. Doesn't mean you should.if you like crappy fast food burgers, then obviously Five Guys isn't for you.Death Bytes said:Summing up your response, you're telling me I can get a little hamburger and water at Five Guys for the same price I can get a hamburger, fries, and a coke at Wendy's. Good to know!
To quote Vincent Vega: "That's a pretty ####### good milkshake. I don't know if it's worth five dollars... but it's pretty ####### good!"
you're not getting an equal amount of food though so it's not a very good comparison.you're probably getting a bigger and/or better quality burger(s) at Five Guys and much better fries with way more of them included in that price.also, the fries at wendys are basically inedible, IMO.
Death Bytes
Footballguy
Why do I need MORE food? More food is more calories!Isn't five dollars of food from Wendy's like 2000 calories? If I really want more food, I can just order a second burger and fries and it still wouldn't be $10 at Wendy's.
Mr. Pickles
Footballguy
Lots of hate in this thread. Sheesh.
Wendy's?
Wendy's?
flapgreen
Footballguy
If everyone else believes in this manner, then i will stay out of it. I love burgers but I'm not going to start comparing $10 burger that satisfies everything a need to a 50k car that does the same. wtfYou are obviously not who they're trying to market to. Who is trying to market to you, you say? I don't a freaking clueDeath Bytes said:Yeah. IIRC my "little cheeseburger" (which is what you order if you don't want a double hamburger), the smallest order of fries, and the smallest drink, came to a total of $9.60 or something.Granted, I liked the hamburger. In fact, I liked it better than a Wendy's hamburger.mozzy84 said:
But not twice as much more.
I'm happy that they've found a niche, and that there is a market of people that just love their stuff. Succesful businesses are what this country needs.
But I'm not going to pay $50,000 for an automobile just because it's better than a $25,000 automobile when the $25,000 satisfies everything I need it to do. The same can be said of $5 and $10 hamburger meals.
I'm obviously not the type of consumer that Five Guys is trying to appeal to.
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TenTimes
Backhoe Operator
Again, take it home. There's no rule that you have to eat everything they give you. I've had leftover 5 guys twice now. The fries need 'something' out of the microwave, whether it be ketchup or mayo (what can I say, I'm a fry and mayo guy) but the burger out of the micro isn't bad.
Godsbrother
Footballguy
French fries and mayo? I hope you are washing that down with a Diet Coke.
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mozzy84
Footballguy
I doubt this differs from area to area, maybe your area is special, dunno...cheesburger - $5.59 fries reg fry - 2.59 reg soda -1.99
Rayderr
Footballguy
Franchise owners have some wiggle room in their prices. There are 2 locations within a mile of me. One location charges $1 more than the other location for my meal.
BigJohn
Footballguy
Unless you've got some magical five guys run by leprechauns and unicorns, it's 10 bucks.Michael Fox Fan
Footballguy
Five Guys tastes at least 10x better than Wendy's, so it's not a stretch to pay double for it.
Walton Goggins
Footballguy
Living in Austin there's absolutely no need to ever go to 5 guys. Sad if you live in an area and have no other options and forced to pay that much for such a mediocre burger.
dparker713
Footballguy
Yeah, Austin's mediocre burgers are generally a bit cheaper.
Ignoratio Elenchi
Footballguy
Working from home today, thinking about walking over to Five Guys for lunch in a little bit. Will report back.
McBokonon
Footballguy
No, it really doesn't.Look, Five Guys is pretty good. It's not THAT great, though, that it deserves the same level level of fanboy-itis that you see in the Apple/iphone threads. So, let's turn down the hyperbole a notch and just accept the fact that Five Guys' version of their greasy, heart-clogging fast food tastes better than other fast food joints' versions of cholesterol bombs, and costs a solid clip more, and call it a day. Also, their fries suck dong. I like the idea of fresh potatoes or whatever, but they just weren't very good.
Yeah, walking is good choice if you are eating Five Guys for lunch.
Michael Fox Fan
Footballguy
My comment was less a reflection of Five Guys and more of a statement on how bad Wendy's food is. Doubt that I could even swallow more than 2 bites of their food.
Walton Goggins
Footballguy
To give you an idea the top of the line burger made from sirloin goes for $10 here http://www.driskillhotel.com/austin-restaurants.php
Rayderr
Footballguy
Yeah, but that's just the burger. (and the only thing I saw for $10 was 3 sliders)
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Walton Goggins
Footballguy
One of my favorite burger places in terms of quality and price. Better than In-N-Out (which I like)
http://www.pterrys.com/
http://www.pterrys.com/
Walton Goggins
Footballguy
When I was there recently it came with fries just don't think they put it on the menu. I could barely finish the burger which was over 1/2 lb I believe.
Walton Goggins
Footballguy
click on menu link and you'll see the burger...not slider
Rayderr
Footballguy
Only $10 for Tuesday lunch special. $11 rest of the time.
BigJohn
Footballguy
Not in my book. Wendy's is by far, my best "fast food" burger. 5G's is at best, marginally better than Wendy's.
Walton Goggins
Footballguy
Would rather spend a buck more and get a gourmet burger but that's just me. Now, if I am going to compare 5 guys with regular burger places here it's not even close. Cheaper and the burgers are much better at PT, Dans, etc.Here's another place I like that serves 1/2 burgers and the cheese is in the center.
http://eatatyourmoms.com/wp-content/upload...03/back-pdf.pdf
does anyone care about Austin burger joints in a thread about a national burger chain?
AhrnCityPahnder
Yinz-o-riffic
Mr. Pickles
Footballguy
RKMoney does.
seriously.
BigJohn
Footballguy
seriously.
Maybe since I'm from Ohio, and Wendy's was founded here, I'm fortunate to have better than average locations. Their burgers are always made fresh, the veggies are always fresh, and always good and hot. 5 G's is almost always a sloppy greasy mess. While that's not horrrible, I just don't like burgers like that very often.Similar threads
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