Five Guys thread, a 130+ page swordfight. (2 Viewers)

[SofaKings]

A Boardwalk Burger opened near us. I think it is better than Five Guys and minus plenty of the grease. Fuddruckers is pretty good.

 

[Thunderlips]

A Boardwalk Burger opened near us. I think it is better than Five Guys and minus plenty of the grease. Fuddruckers is pretty good.

A burger without grease is like a ### without a nipple.

 

[SofaKings]

A Boardwalk Burger opened near us. I think it is better than Five Guys and minus plenty of the grease. Fuddruckers is pretty good.

A burger without grease is like a ### without a nipple.

Oh I agree but it goes way overboard at Five Guys.

 

[Rayderr]

best burger in the world

bill clinton agrees

Isn't Clinton known for having eaten tons of Big Macs while campaigning? If so, I'd say that's reason to question his taste in burgers.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

Fuddruckers was great when I was 10. That slimy cheese you pour on is nasty though.

 

[General Malaise]

Fuddruckers was great when I was 10. That slimy cheese you pour on is nasty though.

THEY DON'T FORCE YOU TO USE THE CHEESE, BUZZ KILL!Also, the burger yesterday had cheddar on it. It was devine.

 

[General Malaise]

best burger in the world

bill clinton agrees

Pretty sure he's a vegan now. 5 guys has nothing on the menu for vegans.

 

[Don Quixote]

Fuddruckers was great when I was 10. That slimy cheese you pour on is nasty though.

THEY DON'T FORCE YOU TO USE THE CHEESE, BUZZ KILL!Also, the burger yesterday had cheddar on it. It was devine.

Poor Noel.

 

[Wild Young Billy]

best burger in the world

bill clinton agrees

Pretty sure he's a vegan now. 5 guys has nothing on the menu for vegans.

What vegan would walk into a restaurant named "5 Guys Burgers and Fries" and expect some vegan options? I don't go to a Baja Fresh looking for a double bacon cheeseburger.

 

[SofaKings]

Clinton at McDonalds Phil Harmann/Farley and Rock!

 

[Rayderr]

best burger in the world

bill clinton agrees

Pretty sure he's a vegan now. 5 guys has nothing on the menu for vegans.

Actually, they do sell veggie dogs. And grilled cheese if you haven't given up dairy.

 

[Twilight]

Fuddruckers was great when I was 10. That slimy cheese you pour on is nasty though.

That slimy cheese doesn't work on the Burgers. The proper use for it is turning those big steak fries into Nachos. Not there is a Fuddrucker's nearby anymore for me.But a Five Guys did just open up nearby in the past month. This thread reminds me I need to try them.

 

[Nipsey]

They just opened one around the corner. It was OK I guess. In & out is better and cheaper. I was fired up for the fries but they we're greasy/soggy and a little undercooked. That peanut oil and cajun seasoning makes the place stink too. I live in the middle of burger heaven though so maybe I'm biased. The Counter, Umami, father's office, in & out, Five guys and nancy silverton's new place Short Order all within a few minutes. Five guys a distant 6th.

 

[BustedKnuckles]

Five Guys is turning me into two guys

 

[Luke Skywalker]

I like Five Guys alright but to me the best burger is Red Robin. It's the red meat equivalent of motorboating Jennifer Love Hewitt.

 

[Nipsey]

Five Guys is turning me into two guys

Big fan of the sulk?

 

[BigJohn]

I like Five Guys alright but to me the best burger is Red Robin. It's the red meat equivalent of motorboating Jennifer Love Hewitt.

When I hit my goal weight of 225lbs, RR is my reward. I can not wait.

 

[mr roboto]

I like Five Guys alright but to me the best burger is Red Robin. It's the red meat equivalent of motorboating Jennifer Love Hewitt.

When I hit my goal weight of 225lbs, RR is my reward. I can not wait.

The quality has dropped dramatically IMO since I had my first RR 4 years ago. I still think 5 Guys >>>>>RR. Also, SmashBurger is overrated.

 

[Nipsey]

$7.67 is the cheapest you are getting out of there for (Little Burger and small fries)

skip the fries and eat all the free peanuts you want. grab a water if you need something to help wash it down. at everyone complaining about the price. order less if you don't want to pay that much. who is forcing people to buy the fries?

Who the hell wants a burger and peanuts?

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

$7.67 is the cheapest you are getting out of there for (Little Burger and small fries)

skip the fries and eat all the free peanuts you want. grab a water if you need something to help wash it down. at everyone complaining about the price. order less if you don't want to pay that much. who is forcing people to buy the fries?

Who the hell wants a burger and peanuts?

people who are complaining about paying $7.67 for a delicious and filling lunch maybe.

 

[Nipsey]

$7.67 is the cheapest you are getting out of there for (Little Burger and small fries)

skip the fries and eat all the free peanuts you want. grab a water if you need something to help wash it down. at everyone complaining about the price. order less if you don't want to pay that much. who is forcing people to buy the fries?

Who the hell wants a burger and peanuts?

people who are complaining about paying $7.67 for a delicious and filling lunch maybe.

I'm not complaining but I really don't understand why they charge that much. My burger and fries weren't worth 10 bucks. Place was jammed opening day but walked by yesterday and almost completely empty. Out of business in a year i say. Why they have to scream the order numbers out like crazy people? I'm sitting there trying to enjoy the food and every other minute gotta hear some guy screaming "NUMBER 78!!!!" at the top of his lungs. Calm the hells down, guy.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

In Cali, there's no reason to eat at Five Guys. The rest of us don't have In N Out though.

 

[Chaka]

$7.67 is the cheapest you are getting out of there for (Little Burger and small fries)

skip the fries and eat all the free peanuts you want. grab a water if you need something to help wash it down. at everyone complaining about the price. order less if you don't want to pay that much. who is forcing people to buy the fries?

Who the hell wants a burger and peanuts?

people who are complaining about paying $7.67 for a delicious and filling lunch maybe.

Why would you pay $7.67 for a burger and fries when you can get a burger and fries that is every bit as delicious and filling for $5?

 

[Brady Marino]

Had a Five Guys in Missouri over the weekend. Damn solid burger. Fries...meh.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

Why would you pay $7.67 for a burger and fries when you can get a burger and fries that is every bit as delicious and filling for $5?

It's not cheap, but it's good. If you want cheap, there are other options. If you want good, I'm not sure where you are getting a better burger for much less anywhere near me.

 

[azgroover]

In Cali, there's no reason to eat at Five Guys. The rest of us don't have In N Out though.

I live equidistant from both. Frankly, I prefer the variety of condiment choices that 5 Guys offers. Sometimes when I want just a plain ol' burger or don't feel like dropping $25 to feed my family, In & Out works just as well. They're apples & oranges to me.

 

[Nipsey]

In Cali, there's no reason to eat at Five Guys. The rest of us don't have In N Out though.

No reason to eat at in & out either now that the Umami revolution has taken place. I'd email Umami and tell them to open up a location in chi-town. You can't believe how good that burger is.

 

[Nipsey]

In Cali, there's no reason to eat at Five Guys. The rest of us don't have In N Out though.

I live equidistant from both. Frankly, I prefer the variety of condiment choices that 5 Guys offers. Sometimes when I want just a plain ol' burger or don't feel like dropping $25 to feed my family, In & Out works just as well. They're apples & oranges to me.

Who gets a plain burger at In & Out? Animal Style that ##### up.

 

[azgroover]

In Cali, there's no reason to eat at Five Guys. The rest of us don't have In N Out though.

I live equidistant from both. Frankly, I prefer the variety of condiment choices that 5 Guys offers. Sometimes when I want just a plain ol' burger or don't feel like dropping $25 to feed my family, In & Out works just as well. They're apples & oranges to me.

Who gets a plain burger at In & Out? Animal Style that ##### up.

I didn't mean literally like a little kid orders. I always get animal style. There's not much else they can add to it though.

 

[Nipsey]

In Cali, there's no reason to eat at Five Guys. The rest of us don't have In N Out though.

I live equidistant from both. Frankly, I prefer the variety of condiment choices that 5 Guys offers. Sometimes when I want just a plain ol' burger or don't feel like dropping $25 to feed my family, In & Out works just as well. They're apples & oranges to me.

Who gets a plain burger at In & Out? Animal Style that ##### up.

I didn't mean literally like a little kid orders. I always get animal style. There's not much else they can add to it though.

Gotcha. Outside of mushrooms and peppers they both pretty much have the same stuff, no?

 

[azgroover]

In Cali, there's no reason to eat at Five Guys. The rest of us don't have In N Out though.

I live equidistant from both. Frankly, I prefer the variety of condiment choices that 5 Guys offers. Sometimes when I want just a plain ol' burger or don't feel like dropping $25 to feed my family, In & Out works just as well. They're apples & oranges to me.

Who gets a plain burger at In & Out? Animal Style that ##### up.

I didn't mean literally like a little kid orders. I always get animal style. There's not much else they can add to it though.

Gotcha. Outside of mushrooms and peppers they both pretty much have the same stuff, no?

They're both good, don't get me wrong, but if I'm in the mood for one, the other won't do.Five guys toppings (In & Out)

Mayo (no)

Ketchup

Relish (no)

Mustard

Onion

Jalapeno Peppers (no)

Lettuce

Green Peppers (no)

Pickles

A.1. Steak Sauce (eww, but no)

Tomatoes

BBQ Sauce (no)

Grilled Onions

Hot Sauce (no)

Grilled Mushrooms (no)

 

[The Z Machine]

They just opened one around the corner. It was OK I guess. In & out is better and cheaper. I was fired up for the fries but they we're greasy/soggy and a little undercooked. That peanut oil and cajun seasoning makes the place stink too. I live in the middle of burger heaven though so maybe I'm biased. The Counter, Umami, father's office, in & out, Five guys and nancy silverton's new place Short Order all within a few minutes. Five guys a distant 6th.

I agree with all of this.Had 5 Guys once. It was meh.

 

[Nipsey]

In Cali, there's no reason to eat at Five Guys. The rest of us don't have In N Out though.

I live equidistant from both. Frankly, I prefer the variety of condiment choices that 5 Guys offers. Sometimes when I want just a plain ol' burger or don't feel like dropping $25 to feed my family, In & Out works just as well. They're apples & oranges to me.

Who gets a plain burger at In & Out? Animal Style that ##### up.

I didn't mean literally like a little kid orders. I always get animal style. There's not much else they can add to it though.

Gotcha. Outside of mushrooms and peppers they both pretty much have the same stuff, no?

They're both good, don't get me wrong, but if I'm in the mood for one, the other won't do.Five guys toppings (In & Out)

Mayo (no)

Ketchup

Relish (no)

Mustard

Onion

Jalapeno Peppers (no)

Lettuce

Green Peppers (no)

Pickles

A.1. Steak Sauce (eww, but no)

Tomatoes

BBQ Sauce (no)

Grilled Onions

Hot Sauce (no)

Grilled Mushrooms (no)

All that other stuff is just filler. Probably why they justify the high cost. Who wants green pepper on their burger? Five guys doesn't have that spread that In & Out uses either. That spread trumps anything on the Five Guys condiment menu.

 

[azgroover]

The lack of mayo at In & Out isn't as absurd as the lack of bacon.

 

[azgroover]

In Cali, there's no reason to eat at Five Guys. The rest of us don't have In N Out though.

I live equidistant from both. Frankly, I prefer the variety of condiment choices that 5 Guys offers. Sometimes when I want just a plain ol' burger or don't feel like dropping $25 to feed my family, In & Out works just as well. They're apples & oranges to me.

Who gets a plain burger at In & Out? Animal Style that ##### up.

I didn't mean literally like a little kid orders. I always get animal style. There's not much else they can add to it though.

Gotcha. Outside of mushrooms and peppers they both pretty much have the same stuff, no?

They're both good, don't get me wrong, but if I'm in the mood for one, the other won't do.Five guys toppings (In & Out)

Mayo (no)

Ketchup

Relish (no)

Mustard

Onion

Jalapeno Peppers (no)

Lettuce

Green Peppers (no)

Pickles

A.1. Steak Sauce (eww, but no)

Tomatoes

BBQ Sauce (no)

Grilled Onions

Hot Sauce (no)

Grilled Mushrooms (no)

All that other stuff is just filler. Probably why they justify the high cost. Who wants green pepper on their burger? Five guys doesn't have that spread that In & Out uses either. That spread trumps anything on the Five Guys condiment menu.

Love me some shrooms and jalapenos sometimes though.

 

[Nipsey]

The lack of mayo at In & Out isn't as absurd as the lack of bacon.

I'll be porked for saying this but you don't need bacon on a double-double.

 

[Pipes]

$7.67 is the cheapest you are getting out of there for (Little Burger and small fries)

skip the fries and eat all the free peanuts you want. grab a water if you need something to help wash it down. at everyone complaining about the price. order less if you don't want to pay that much. who is forcing people to buy the fries?

Who the hell wants a burger and peanuts?

people who are complaining about paying $7.67 for a delicious and filling lunch maybe.

Why would you pay $7.67 for a burger and fries when you can get a burger and fries that is every bit as delicious and filling for $5?

I wish there was a place in the Midwest where you can get a decent burger and fries for only $5. 5 guys, Culvers, Red Robin...they're all in the $7 plus range. Even McDonalds is over $6 for a quarter pounder and fries. I have burger envy for those of you close to an In and Out.

 

[Nipsey]

Protein style at In & Out is another huge plus. Can eat it more often without plumping up.

 

[azgroover]

Protein style at In & Out is another huge plus. Can eat it more often without plumping up.

That's my go-to choice. They need to serve a bib and some wet naps with it though.

 

[Nipsey]

Good yelp review from Edward O.:

I wanted to leave from the moment I walked in.This place is loud.When you walk in, they yell. "TWO AT THE DOOR."When you order, they yell. "FLIP TWO PATTIES."The whole time you're there, they're yelling 'FOUR AT THE DOOR,' 'FLIP FOUR PATTIES," "THREE AT THE DOOR."Then there's the music. Loud rock-and-roll plays non-stop. Not just any rock-and-roll--but the crappiest you can imagine. I swear they played a Meatloaf song while I was there: not even a Meatloaf song you've ever even heard before, just some random loud yelling Meatloaf song.I suppose to some this is charming. To me it was very unpleasant.I saw a sad-looking woman waiting for her order. I said "I wish it were louder, I can almost hear myself think." She said: "I know--I just want to get my burger and eat it in my nice quiet car."It's also ugly. Everything is red and white. There are posters bawling out reviews from a dozen smaller cities around the country--in case you neglected to understand that you are in a CHAIN RESTAURANT.The chairs are even ugly: they're metal painted with fake woodgrain. Is this supposed to be charming? Why not just--oh I don't know--have metal chairs?Finally, they are not efficient. There must have been seven people making burgers--but only one taking orders.There was a crazy lady at the front of the line order. She engaged two cashiers in a five-minute conversation. The cashiers could not figure out to take her aside and answer her litany of questions. So four parties stood in line waiting.It turned out the crazy lady had ordered fries. That's it. Just fries. Fries and a water. She took five minutes to order fries.As for the food, it's fine. The hamburgers are very tasty. The bun is dreadfully sweet and soft. But the burger itself is fine.The french fries start good but get worse. They are real whole potatoes, apparently cooked fresh and with the skins on. But the fresh hot potato taste wears off quickly, and what's left can taste off and varies tremendously from one fry to the next.In short: order in advance and pick up, don't be there any longer than you must, take your food and go, but eat nearby, since the food can't bear the temperature change--it must be eaten hot.I'm sure others feel differently. They can all weigh in. I understand from the signage that they're crazy about this place in Charlotte. Now I understand why I do not live in Charlotte.Clearly, there are many fine places to eat a burger in LA. Many like In 'N' Out. There's The Counter for the gourmet. There's Irv's for the old-time-y crowd. Umami Burger makes everything wet and sweet--so if you like that, there you have it.But if you want to sit and talk to someone and enjoy a meal without constant yelling and bad music, this is not the place for you.P.S. They have free peanuts-in-the-shell. Who thinks "I want a good burger--and peanuts"?

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

at TWO IN THE DOOR! Still never heard that.

 

[Nipsey]

at TWO IN THE DOOR! Still never heard that.

The whole time I was there it was non-stop screaming about everything. They'd scream an order number out and if nobody claimed the order in 5 seconds the guy would yell it again but at an ear shattering decibel level. It was jarring. I have PTSD from that place.

 

[EYLive]

In Cali, there's no reason to eat at Five Guys. The rest of us don't have In N Out though.

No reason to eat at in & out either now that the Umami revolution has taken place. I'd email Umami and tell them to open up a location in chi-town. You can't believe how good that burger is.

Umami isn't really considered fast food, right? The prices sure aren't. It's closer matched with Islands or the Counter.I can't wait until The Counter opens the DTLA location. I'm going to get so fat.

 

[Nipsey]

In Cali, there's no reason to eat at Five Guys. The rest of us don't have In N Out though.

No reason to eat at in & out either now that the Umami revolution has taken place. I'd email Umami and tell them to open up a location in chi-town. You can't believe how good that burger is.

Umami isn't really considered fast food, right? The prices sure aren't. It's closer matched with Islands or the Counter.I can't wait until The Counter opens the DTLA location. I'm going to get so fat.

Not fast food but a burger joint. I'm about a 3 minute walk from The Counter. That's some good eatin'. I could go there 5 times a week. I had a great beer there too last time I was there but can't remember what it was.

 

[Rayderr]

at TWO IN THE DOOR! Still never heard that.

Never heard at any of the DC locations (including the Dumfries, VA location which is actually owned by the company rather than franchised, and the original location in Falls Church.) Thought for sure that I would hear it here in Ohio as they opened up new locations. Nope.

 

[Nipsey]

What's up with the lights on that place? Feels like a classroom.

 

[General Malaise]

$7.67 is the cheapest you are getting out of there for (Little Burger and small fries)

skip the fries and eat all the free peanuts you want. grab a water if you need something to help wash it down. at everyone complaining about the price. order less if you don't want to pay that much. who is forcing people to buy the fries?

Who the hell wants a burger and peanuts?

people who are complaining about paying $7.67 for a delicious and filling lunch maybe.

I'm not complaining but I really don't understand why they charge that much. My burger and fries weren't worth 10 bucks. Place was jammed opening day but walked by yesterday and almost completely empty. Out of business in a year i say. Why they have to scream the order numbers out like crazy people? I'm sitting there trying to enjoy the food and every other minute gotta hear some guy screaming "NUMBER 78!!!!" at the top of his lungs. Calm the hells down, guy.

Good postings here. The atmosphere sucks rocks. No ESPN, tables are small and crowded together and too much press on the walls saying "LOOK AT HOW GREAT WE ARE DOING!". Give me a seat with a beer and ESPN and I'll stick around. Five Guys is McDonald's with better marketing and higher quality meat. THREE IN THE DOOR!!!!!!!

Jesus...stop shouting. Just do your job and let me eat.

 

[General Malaise]

What's up with the lights on that place? Feels like a classroom.

Horrendous. I can see THROUGH my skin in that lighting. Pretty sure I caught my pancrease at work in the mirror once.

 

[Nipsey]

What's up with the lights on that place? Feels like a classroom.

Horrendous. I can see THROUGH my skin in that lighting. Pretty sure I caught my pancrease at work in the mirror once.

They need to take everything down a notch in that place. Walk out of there feeling all jittery. But hey, at least they got free peanuts. Has anyone in the history of the world craved peanuts with their burger and fries. "I know what will go great with this big, juicy burger. A nice helping of ####in' peanuts." Weirdos.

 

[17seconds]

I don't think I want to even try this place now.