Dan Lambskin
Footballguy
spicy chicken sammich and waffle fries and then get a side of buffalo sauce to add to the sammich
oh and a lemonade
oh and a lemonade
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Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
I think Burger-Fi is a much better choice...
If you are 18-35 and a guy who simply wants a better burger than the ff crap and just want to get in and get out, 5 Guys is perfect.
But for the same money I get lots more choices and options at Burger-Fi including but not limited to Custard Floats, Premiuum Craft Beer and Sodas, lots of toppings and choices for my fries.
If you are 18-35 and a guy who simply wants a better burger than the ff crap and just want to get in and get out, 5 Guys is perfect.
But for the same money I get lots more choices and options at Burger-Fi including but not limited to Custard Floats, Premiuum Craft Beer and Sodas, lots of toppings and choices for my fries.
Dan Lambskin
Footballguy
I think Burger Fi is a tad more expensive than Five Guys...guess it really depends what toppings you decide to add
plus 5 guys is a better tasting burger
Koya
Footballguy
This is the crux of it - and imo, 1000% wrong.
Five Guys purposefully burns their burgers. It's well done. Heck I believe they relish in that fact by stating it. Any burger that has to be served well done (and is therefore really dry other than some grease) can not be considered anything more than another wendy's or mcd's. Maybe better than that but not on par with anything else (and, again imo, not even better than Wendy's though I could see the argument. Since they are essentially on par).
Does Burger Fi cook theirs only to a well done spec? I figured they were a better option than mere fast food, like In n Out and 5Guys.
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
It's $6.50 for a burger at 5 Guys, none of you are ordering that skimpy little junior burger...
It's $5.97 for a double stack at Burger-Fi
My math is on record as being not so good here but...I think BF is cheaper. I like BF a little more because I can get a craft beer. I would rather have a craft beer n burger, skip the fries then have a 5GBurger and have no options other than soda pop out of a machine. That's why both establishments flourish. Do you have a BurgFi in your area, they are not quite everywhere yet I don't think.
And taste? Burger-Fi has way more options of toppings and they have other premium burgers like the 28 which will run you closer to $10 but 5Guys offers nothing on that level.
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General Malaise
Footballguy
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
That's another reason I don't like 5 Guys, I thought they called everyone that until I wasn't the only person in line.
nirad3
Footballguy
Dan Lambskin
Footballguy
Yes I've eaten there. Co-worker lost a bet and had to buy me lunch. It was over $30 for 2 of us for well topped burger, loaded tots (or fries I forget) and a soda.Ministry of Pain said:
havent been back and likely won't, there's a similar place near my house too that's a fancy overpriced burger
Not in the same tier as 5 guys IMO
Dan Lambskin
Footballguy
Have you been to a Wendy's in the last 5 years or so? Burgers are awful nowKoya said:
Koya
Footballguy
Yes. A couple months ago. Still as good as 5G, though I admit if 5G didn't go no holds barred well done perhaps that would be different. Problem is whatever better quality/taste is destroyed by their (over) cooking methods.
Then again, the fact that there is such a debate here says a lot about 5G.
Chaka
Footballguy
We're staying in an AirB'n'B directly across the street from the 5 guys in Miami Beach.
Zero desire to see if my previous mediocre experiences were isolated to So.Cal.
As an aside the minis at Oh' My Buns are ridiculously good. I could crush a dozen and go back for 13ths.
Zero desire to see if my previous mediocre experiences were isolated to So.Cal.
As an aside the minis at Oh' My Buns are ridiculously good. I could crush a dozen and go back for 13ths.
sho nuff
Footballguy
While its been years since I have been to a Fuddruckers...never thought it was any great burger.
Has something changed? The one one in Nashville closed and I never heard anyone talk about going there.
5 guys got big here (though, several places I like locally over them...Gabbys, Pharmacy, Burger Republic, and Rotiers)
Has something changed? The one one in Nashville closed and I never heard anyone talk about going there.
5 guys got big here (though, several places I like locally over them...Gabbys, Pharmacy, Burger Republic, and Rotiers)
Scoresman
Footballguy
Chick Fil A trip report.
I had the deluxe spicy chicken sandwich. The chicken was excellent and moist but the sandwich itself seemed dry. It needed some kind of spread. I should've gotten the BBQ sauce for it that someone mentioned because that would have been tremendous. On its own as a sandwich though, meh. The waffles fries were just ok. A little too salty. Not memorable.
Overall: C+
I had the deluxe spicy chicken sandwich. The chicken was excellent and moist but the sandwich itself seemed dry. It needed some kind of spread. I should've gotten the BBQ sauce for it that someone mentioned because that would have been tremendous. On its own as a sandwich though, meh. The waffles fries were just ok. A little too salty. Not memorable.
Overall: C+
Willie Neslon
Footballguy
why would you do intricate on first trip to any restaurant? get the basic. you don't go to italian place first time and order the oso buco, you get the pomodoro.
Scoresman
Footballguy
Willie Neslon
Footballguy
you got the ####### spicy chicken deluxe which at that place may as well be the rockmaninovof sandwiches. dpd
pollardsvision
Footballguy
I think I prefer the basic spicy over the deluxe. That damn chicken is so good that I think I prefer it with just the pickle (and hot sauce if I'm taking it home) over the the lettuce and tomato. I could even see all the other stuff on it somehow making the overall sandwich seem dry.
Thinking the fries are too salty is very odd. I didn't even think they salted the fries and the only complaint I've ever heard about the fries is that they are bland.
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fantasycurse42
Footballguy Jr.
Can someone talk to me about Arby's? I've never eaten at one, but I see the commercials all the time (2 already this morning). Actually looks delicious in the commercial, but I'd guess they're mediocre at best IRL.
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RBM
Footballguy
Cowboysfan8
Footballguy
Nothing wrong with an arbys beef n cheddar and curly fries after a night if drinking imo
Koya
Footballguy
I happen to LOVE their roast beef. Its like double processed squared, but their Arby's sauce is one of my absolute favs (along with Roy Rogers, but similar with strong vinegar component to a tomato(ish) based sauce).
While I prefer Roys in general, their Roast Beef can be inconsistent, though perhaps a bit more "real" than Arby's. I get a Double R burger or Fried Chicken though if I am at Roys. The fixin's bar (love their pickles, too) rocks also.
sho nuff
Footballguy
More of a fan of the pepper sauce if I venture to an Arbys.
Its mediocre hot roast beef. (worked at one at the end of HS...actually don't have any terrible stories about the place...our manager was very particular about following all safety rules, throwing stuff out at the right times and everything).
Used to dig Hardess hot roast beef or hot ham and cheese when I was younger (when they had such things...I think they still have the ham and cheese)
Snoopy
Footballguy
Peyton Marino
Footballguy
Peyton Marino
Footballguy
i would eat dog food after a night of drinking if it had cheddar sauce on it with curly fries. let's go no arby's for now.
Dan Lambskin
Footballguy
Mediocre but I get a craving for it from time to time and around here no real alternatives. Beef n cheddar is good and i like adding the horsey sauce
theyve really expanded to other meats now (brisket, corned beef, etc). The market fresh sandwiches are actually pretty good too
Regular fries suck but curly or potato cakes are foid
dammit I kind of wavy Arby's now
MAC_32
Footballguy
When I was a 15 minute drive away it was a weekly detour. 30+ now, so maybe once or twice per year. My waistline thanks me, but my taste buds are pissed. Don't blame them.
Statcruncher
Footballguy
DallasDMac
Footballguy
Grew up thirty minutes from there but never heard of it. Wonder if it was around 30 years ago?
Binky The Doormat
Footballguy
Yes - I was there 30 years ago eating until I didn't feel well - and they started in the 30s.
Also - Forbes voted Swenson's BEST BURGER IN THE COUNTRY in 1999.
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Ilov80s
Footballguy
EYLive
Footballguy
Keerock
Footballguy
Just had In-N-Out for the first time last week in SD. Have been to 5 Guys many times.
Burgers are about the same, really, except that 5 Guys give you more topping choices.
Fries, frankly, both suck. 5 Guys are soggy, I-N-O are tasteless and were cold in 2.5 seconds flat.
5 Guys yells at you, but gives you peanuts. I-N-O is a little cheaper, but gives fewer options.
Final tally: That anyone has a decided favorite of the two is ludicrous. They both have decent burgers and crappy fries. nufced.
Burgers are about the same, really, except that 5 Guys give you more topping choices.
Fries, frankly, both suck. 5 Guys are soggy, I-N-O are tasteless and were cold in 2.5 seconds flat.
5 Guys yells at you, but gives you peanuts. I-N-O is a little cheaper, but gives fewer options.
Final tally: That anyone has a decided favorite of the two is ludicrous. They both have decent burgers and crappy fries. nufced.
Statcruncher
Footballguy
Nugget
Footballguy
Five Guys is OK, but If I want to drop $13 on burger and fries, I'll go to a local burger place and actually get a nice meal.
If I need a value burger or I don't have time to sit down for more than 20 minutes I'd choose the following:
Hardee's/Carl's Jr.: Monster Burger Combo
In&Out: Double Double Meal
Whataburger: Double Cheeseburger Meal
All can be had for $10 or less and I am happier than 5 Guys Experience.
If I need a value burger or I don't have time to sit down for more than 20 minutes I'd choose the following:
Hardee's/Carl's Jr.: Monster Burger Combo
In&Out: Double Double Meal
Whataburger: Double Cheeseburger Meal
All can be had for $10 or less and I am happier than 5 Guys Experience.
DallasDMac
Footballguy
Wat?
me·di·o·cre
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adjective
adjective: mediocre
of only moderate quality; not very good.
flapgreen
Footballguy
Well I went twice. Once was better than the other. Burger step below 5 guys. Fries awesome
DallasDMac
Footballguy
Yea, now that I reread it, I can see where it meant overall mediocre, burger good. It just threw me first time I read it.flapgreen said:
DallasDMac
Footballguy
San Antonio Express News Reader's Choice Awards just released. None of these places made it for top Burger. However, for top Burger chains, the results were:
Whataburger
5 Guys
In-n-Out
Whataburger
5 Guys
In-n-Out
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