Five Guys thread, a 130+ page swordfight. (1 Viewer)

[Mile High]

Never been there. I might have to check it out.

They just opened up around here. After reading this thread I might have to do the same.

 

[Wasabi]

It's hard not to get a burger at 5 guys, but their dogs a really good too. Bacon, cheese, mustard, relish.

Yeah man, I love both the hot dogs and burgers. I get my dog with mayo, mustard, onion, jalapenos, cheese and bacon. At least 10lbs of my fat #### can be blamed on that place.

 

[Phlash]

I hate 5 Guys. I felt like complete ####e for the next two days after eating there.

 

[General Malaise]

Meh. I could do without the greeting when people walk in the door. Burgers are okay, not great. Fries suck. And I just don't really enjoy places where I can't get a cold beer.

 

[phrozen]

Five Guys rocks. Haven't been to one in over a year because of a diet. miss the fries.

Roy Rogers was great as a local DC chain. But now that it's all over the Jersey Turnpike, I can't imaging the same quality. But the Roy Rogers Double-R Burger...that was scrumptous.

Anyone remember Geno's? They were a chain in the late 70s, but they had to close shop. Always thought the quality was good.

Roy Rogers wasn't a local DC chain, there was one down the street from my house (in NJ, and nowhere near the Turnpike) as far back as 1985, at least.

Roys started in DC and then went more regional up the East Coast. They were started by Marriott.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roy_Rogers_Restaurants

I <3 RR

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

Five Guys rocks. Haven't been to one in over a year because of a diet. miss the fries.

Roy Rogers was great as a local DC chain. But now that it's all over the Jersey Turnpike, I can't imaging the same quality. But the Roy Rogers Double-R Burger...that was scrumptous.

Anyone remember Geno's? They were a chain in the late 70s, but they had to close shop. Always thought the quality was good.

Roy Rogers wasn't a local DC chain, there was one down the street from my house (in NJ, and nowhere near the Turnpike) as far back as 1985, at least.

Roys started in DC and then went more regional up the East Coast. They were started by Marriott.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roy_Rogers_Restaurants

I <3 RR

Ironically, it seems like the only place RR's are not, is in the DC area. I demolish their roast beef sandwich every single time I get withing 10 miles of that place. I travel a lot with work, the closest RR's to me is about an hour. If I heard that direction, completely worth it!

Love their fries too.

 

[Kenny Powers]

Meh. I could do without the greeting when people walk in the door. Burgers are okay, not great. Fries suck. And I just don't really enjoy places where I can't get a cold beer.

Erroneous

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

I've never been greeted when walking into a Five Guys.

 

[General Malaise]

I've never been greeted when walking into a Five Guys.

Really? At the one by my house they shout "ONE IN THE DOOR!!! ONE IN THE DOOR! ONE IN THE DOOR!".....They do that for every person or group that walks in. It rates with the obnoxiousness of a Red Robin birthday song. Just shut up and make my food. I don't want to hear you sing, I don't want to hear you yell, and frankly, I don't really want to see the derelicts flipping burgers either.And sell me a freaking beer with my burger. It's un-American not to do so.

 

[Sideshow Bob]

I've never been greeted when walking into a Five Guys.

Me neither.

 

[shuke]

Roy Rogers was great as a local DC chain. But now that it's all over the Jersey Turnpike, I can't imaging the same quality. But the Roy Rogers Double-R Burger...that was scrumptous.

I've had one of the current turnpike versions, not nearly the same as what Roy Rogers was putting out in the 80's. Still one of the only burgers I've ever thought was good enough to eat plain.

 

[shuke]

I've never been greeted when walking into a Five Guys.

I think he's thinking of Jimmy John's.

 

[the hairy scotsman]

I tried it today.

It was pretty good. Almost as good as Mighty Fine.

 

[pollardsvision]

I could see someone not being totally impressed with the burgers. I really like them, but I think I initially thought they were so great because of the shock of how big a regular cheeseburger at that place is. It's a monster and it's just hard not to respect a place that serves a double without warning when you order a regular cheeseburger.

Great burger, but there are others plenty comparable.

Not liking the fries, though, is just crazy talk.

 

[GoFishTN]

I've never been greeted when walking into a Five Guys.

Really? At the one by my house they shout "ONE IN THE DOOR!!! ONE IN THE DOOR! ONE IN THE DOOR!".....They do that for every person or group that walks in. It rates with the obnoxiousness of a Red Robin birthday song. Just shut up and make my food. I don't want to hear you sing, I don't want to hear you yell, and frankly, I don't really want to see the derelicts flipping burgers either.And sell me a freaking beer with my burger. It's un-American not to do so.

They're probably talking to the other workers, not you chief.

 

[flapgreen]

I've never been greeted when walking into a Five Guys.

Really? At the one by my house they shout "ONE IN THE DOOR!!! ONE IN THE DOOR! ONE IN THE DOOR!".....They do that for every person or group that walks in. It rates with the obnoxiousness of a Red Robin birthday song. Just shut up and make my food. I don't want to hear you sing, I don't want to hear you yell, and frankly, I don't really want to see the derelicts flipping burgers either.And sell me a freaking beer with my burger. It's un-American not to do so.

If my food is good, I don't care what the hell they do or say

 

[KGB]

Not impressed...maybe just too much grease for me. Fuddruckers and even Portillos in Chicago has it all over this place...

I've never been inclined to order a burger at Portillos. How do you go into that place and not go dog or beef?

Love the burgers at Portillo's - that's pretty much all I'll get there (no slight against the dog, ital beef, chopped salad or ribs, all of which are also awesome).

 

[Wingnut]

I've never been greeted when walking into a Five Guys.

Me neither.

Been to 5 five guys in the area and have NEVER been greeted.I have been awarded with great burgers and unbeatable fries though. And thats enough for me to make me keep comin back.bacon cheeseburger (not little) w/ketchup, mustard, mayo, lettuce, tomato, pickle, mushrooms, jalapenos, and A1.

 

[thecatch]

And sell me a freaking beer with my burger. It's un-American not to do so.

I'm always a little disappointed that they don't serve milk shakes. Seems like a place like 5 Guys would have milkshakes.

 

[eoMMan]

For the fry lovers, would you say their fries are better than McDonalds (who I'd say has the best fast food fries right now)?

Any coupons on-line for 5 guys?

 

[Rayderr]

I've never been greeted when walking into a Five Guys.

Really? At the one by my house they shout "ONE IN THE DOOR!!! ONE IN THE DOOR! ONE IN THE DOOR!".....They do that for every person or group that walks in. It rates with the obnoxiousness of a Red Robin birthday song. Just shut up and make my food. I don't want to hear you sing, I don't want to hear you yell, and frankly, I don't really want to see the derelicts flipping burgers either.And sell me a freaking beer with my burger. It's un-American not to do so.

Been to at least 6 different 5 Guys and none of them have done that. I do tend to always hear "2 patties!" after I place my order. Except for the one in Alexandria during lunch. They're smart enough just to be frying away all the hamburgers they can because that place gets swamped during lunch hour.Also, I like being able to see them make my hamburger. Gives me confidence that they're not spitting in my food like at McDonald's.

 

[Rayderr]

And sell me a freaking beer with my burger. It's un-American not to do so.

I'm always a little disappointed that they don't serve milk shakes. Seems like a place like 5 Guys would have milkshakes.

The location in Woodbridge, VA did Hershey's shakes for a while. I guess they were just part of a trial program to see if it's something they should add to all locations. Guess not enough people bought them.

 

[Jojo the circus boy]

Eating this right now, cajun fries >>>> anything McDonalds has to offer. I only wish they had ranch dressing I could dip them into.

 

[General Malaise]

I've never been greeted when walking into a Five Guys.

I think he's thinking of Jimmy John's.

The hell I am...

 

[General Malaise]

And sell me a freaking beer with my burger. It's un-American not to do so.

I'm always a little disappointed that they don't serve milk shakes. Seems like a place like 5 Guys would have milkshakes.

Yeah, I gave those up when I turned 8.Seriously, if I can't get a cold beer with a juicy burger, I'm just not intersted.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

ONE IN THE DOOR!! ONE IN THE DOOR!! ONE IN THE DOOR!!

 

[General Malaise]

I've never been greeted when walking into a Five Guys.

Really? At the one by my house they shout "ONE IN THE DOOR!!! ONE IN THE DOOR! ONE IN THE DOOR!".....They do that for every person or group that walks in. It rates with the obnoxiousness of a Red Robin birthday song. Just shut up and make my food. I don't want to hear you sing, I don't want to hear you yell, and frankly, I don't really want to see the derelicts flipping burgers either.And sell me a freaking beer with my burger. It's un-American not to do so.

Been to at least 6 different 5 Guys and none of them have done that. I do tend to always hear "2 patties!" after I place my order. Except for the one in Alexandria during lunch. They're smart enough just to be frying away all the hamburgers they can because that place gets swamped during lunch hour.Also, I like being able to see them make my hamburger. Gives me confidence that they're not spitting in my food like at McDonald's.

Yes, but then you get to see the specimens who make your food up close....their zit covered faces, stringy bad hair, smoke infused CO2 discharged air huffing towards your items. No thanks. If some sort of wookie clam is making my food, fine...just do it behind closed doors.

 

[phrozen]

Five Guys rocks. Haven't been to one in over a year because of a diet. miss the fries.

Roy Rogers was great as a local DC chain. But now that it's all over the Jersey Turnpike, I can't imaging the same quality. But the Roy Rogers Double-R Burger...that was scrumptous.

Anyone remember Geno's? They were a chain in the late 70s, but they had to close shop. Always thought the quality was good.

Roy Rogers wasn't a local DC chain, there was one down the street from my house (in NJ, and nowhere near the Turnpike) as far back as 1985, at least.

Roys started in DC and then went more regional up the East Coast. They were started by Marriott.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roy_Rogers_Restaurants

I <3 RR

Ironically, it seems like the only place RR's are not, is in the DC area. I demolish their roast beef sandwich every single time I get withing 10 miles of that place. I travel a lot with work, the closest RR's to me is about an hour. If I heard that direction, completely worth it!

Love their fries too.

you are in Silver Spring right? There is a RR in Gaithersburg and two in Germantown. A bit of a hike for you (about 20 - 25 miles) but closer than an hour.

 

[phrozen]

I've never been greeted when walking into a Five Guys.

Really? At the one by my house they shout "ONE IN THE DOOR!!! ONE IN THE DOOR! ONE IN THE DOOR!".....They do that for every person or group that walks in. It rates with the obnoxiousness of a Red Robin birthday song. Just shut up and make my food. I don't want to hear you sing, I don't want to hear you yell, and frankly, I don't really want to see the derelicts flipping burgers either.And sell me a freaking beer with my burger. It's un-American not to do so.

Been to at least 6 different 5 Guys and none of them have done that. I do tend to always hear "2 patties!" after I place my order. Except for the one in Alexandria during lunch. They're smart enough just to be frying away all the hamburgers they can because that place gets swamped during lunch hour.Also, I like being able to see them make my hamburger. Gives me confidence that they're not spitting in my food like at McDonald's.

Been to a lot of the 5 guys in the DC area and the new one that opened outside of Denver and never heard them yell this

 

[Two Deep]

 

[Rayderr]

I've never been greeted when walking into a Five Guys.

Really? At the one by my house they shout "ONE IN THE DOOR!!! ONE IN THE DOOR! ONE IN THE DOOR!".....They do that for every person or group that walks in. It rates with the obnoxiousness of a Red Robin birthday song. Just shut up and make my food. I don't want to hear you sing, I don't want to hear you yell, and frankly, I don't really want to see the derelicts flipping burgers either.And sell me a freaking beer with my burger. It's un-American not to do so.

Been to at least 6 different 5 Guys and none of them have done that. I do tend to always hear "2 patties!" after I place my order. Except for the one in Alexandria during lunch. They're smart enough just to be frying away all the hamburgers they can because that place gets swamped during lunch hour.Also, I like being able to see them make my hamburger. Gives me confidence that they're not spitting in my food like at McDonald's.

Yes, but then you get to see the specimens who make your food up close....their zit covered faces, stringy bad hair, smoke infused CO2 discharged air huffing towards your items. No thanks. If some sort of wookie clam is making my food, fine...just do it behind closed doors.

I've never had a problem with the appearance of the people cooking the food. In fact the one near me has some reasonably attractive women fixing the food.

 

[General Malaise]

This is a simple burger place that reminds me of my favorite SoCali fast food places. Very much a suburb haven for families, parties for local high school athletes, cheap dates of established couples and very much the working class burger place in a middle class neighborhood with huge servings and very little attitude. Its kind of a "guy" place as well....atmosphere is secondary to serving size, taste & value for the money [note most of the positive reviews so far are from men]. Regarding attitude, in fact the help is perpetually "up" and scream "5 at the door" when 5 new customers walk in. Its big, its greasy, its clean (fortunately) and not for regular consumption (like multiple visits per week) because you'll drive our cardiologist nuts!

 

[General Malaise]

I've never been greeted when walking into a Five Guys.

Really? At the one by my house they shout "ONE IN THE DOOR!!! ONE IN THE DOOR! ONE IN THE DOOR!".....They do that for every person or group that walks in. It rates with the obnoxiousness of a Red Robin birthday song. Just shut up and make my food. I don't want to hear you sing, I don't want to hear you yell, and frankly, I don't really want to see the derelicts flipping burgers either.And sell me a freaking beer with my burger. It's un-American not to do so.

Been to at least 6 different 5 Guys and none of them have done that. I do tend to always hear "2 patties!" after I place my order. Except for the one in Alexandria during lunch. They're smart enough just to be frying away all the hamburgers they can because that place gets swamped during lunch hour.Also, I like being able to see them make my hamburger. Gives me confidence that they're not spitting in my food like at McDonald's.

Yes, but then you get to see the specimens who make your food up close....their zit covered faces, stringy bad hair, smoke infused CO2 discharged air huffing towards your items. No thanks. If some sort of wookie clam is making my food, fine...just do it behind closed doors.

I've never had a problem with the appearance of the people cooking the food. In fact the one near me has some reasonably attractive women fixing the food.

Well, you must live in the land of milk and abundant honies because where I live, hot chicks typically don't flip fast food burgers.

 

[Rayderr]

I've never had a problem with the appearance of the people cooking the food. In fact the one near me has some reasonably attractive women fixing the food.

Well, you must live in the land of milk and abundant honies because where I live, hot chicks typically don't flip fast food burgers.

Didn't say "hot". Said "reasonably attractive."

 

[General Malaise]

I've never had a problem with the appearance of the people cooking the food. In fact the one near me has some reasonably attractive women fixing the food.

Well, you must live in the land of milk and abundant honies because where I live, hot chicks typically don't flip fast food burgers.

Didn't say "hot". Said "reasonably attractive."

Who do you think I am, Offdee? Anything reasonably attractive enough to cank is hot enough for me. I'm the judge in the olympics who gives out 10's like Gatorade in the Boston Marathon.

 

[St. Louis Bob]

I almost stopped and tried 5Guys today as I was only a block away. I just ate lunch though. But it still crossed my mind a couple of times. Including while I was eating.

 

[cstu]

I've never been greeted when walking into a Five Guys.

Really? At the one by my house they shout "ONE IN THE DOOR!!! ONE IN THE DOOR! ONE IN THE DOOR!".....They do that for every person or group that walks in. It rates with the obnoxiousness of a Red Robin birthday song. Just shut up and make my food. I don't want to hear you sing, I don't want to hear you yell, and frankly, I don't really want to see the derelicts flipping burgers either.And sell me a freaking beer with my burger. It's un-American not to do so.

Been to at least 6 different 5 Guys and none of them have done that. I do tend to always hear "2 patties!" after I place my order. Except for the one in Alexandria during lunch. They're smart enough just to be frying away all the hamburgers they can because that place gets swamped during lunch hour.Also, I like being able to see them make my hamburger. Gives me confidence that they're not spitting in my food like at McDonald's.

If you're in Alexandria, have you been to Ray's Hell Burger?

 

[Phlash]

The fries at the 5 Guys near me were terrible. Bland, greasy, and contained almost no potato. The burger was good but I've had better. I'm not sure what the appeal of this place is.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

The fries at the 5 Guys near me were terrible. Bland, greasy, and contained almost no potato. The burger was good but I've had better. I'm not sure what the appeal of this place is.

sounds like your 5 Guys sucks. I guess you should move.

 

[EYLive]

The closest 5 Guys to me is 16.5 miles away in freaking Carson, CA. But I just might have to make the trip this weekend to see what the fuss is about.

 

[St. Louis Bob]

I almost stopped and tried 5Guys today as I was only a block away. I just ate lunch though. But it still crossed my mind a couple of times. Including while I was eating.

I just ate, tilapia, grilled vegetables (zucchini, greenbeans, broccoli) 3/4 a potato and a corn muffin. I'm still hungry and really wished I would have stopped now. I think I'm channelling GMuke.

 

[Sideshow Bob]

The closest 5 Guys to me is 16.5 miles away in freaking Carson, CA. But I just might have to make the trip this weekend to see what the fuss is about.

Yeah, I'm not sure it's worth all that. But to be fair, I doubt I'd drive that far for anything that lacked a ###### or 12+% alcohol.

 

[Sideshow Bob]

Oh, for the love god. It's a freakin' clinical term 4th-graders use. Are you KIDDING me?

:dayone:

 

[General Malaise]

Oh, for the love god. It's a freakin' clinical term 4th-graders use. Are you KIDDING me? :dayone:

He's protecting us from ourselves, Bob....same as day one.

 

[Joe T]

lol

 

[mex]

lol

not really

 

[commisholio]

Oh, for the love god. It's a freakin' clinical term 4th-graders use. Are you KIDDING me? :dayone:

Does ###### get the filter now?Edit: I guess it does. That is pretty pathetic. What about penis?

 

[EYLive]

vigina?

 

[Sideshow Bob]

*gasp*

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

you are in Silver Spring right? There is a RR in Gaithersburg and two in Germantown. A bit of a hike for you (about 20 - 25 miles) but closer than an hour.

Wisteria Rd, I know it well, I know it well. ETA - Hows the old house coming along?