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

[Neovivo]

Jesus WEPT! It is a ####### burger. God I should be a multimillionaire. People around here lineup outside the door waiting to order this ####, and still have no place to sit and eat it when they finally do get their burger.

What's next a ####### gourmet taco place?

 

[Apple Jack]

Jesus WEPT! It is a ####### burger. God I should be a multimillionaire. People around here lineup outside the door waiting to order this ####, and still have no place to sit and eat it when they finally do get their burger.

What's next a ####### gourmet taco place?

Because you can't seem to understand why Five Guys is successful? I'm thinking not so much.

 

[Rayderr]

I don't hate it I just think it's overpriced for what you get.

If you go to other gourmet burger places, you'll find 5 guys to be on par or even cheaper than them. Heck even places like Wendy's and Steak 'n Shake are close to the same price.

I've mentioned a few earlier in this thread. Foster's Grill and The Counter instantly come to mind as far as chains go.

 

[Neovivo]

Jesus WEPT! It is a ####### burger. God I should be a multimillionaire. People around here lineup outside the door waiting to order this ####, and still have no place to sit and eat it when they finally do get their burger.

What's next a ####### gourmet taco place?

Because you can't seem to understand why Five Guys is successful? I'm thinking not so much.

Nailed it partner.

 

[Jewell]

I don't hate it I just think it's overpriced for what you get.

If you go to other gourmet burger places, you'll find 5 guys to be on par or even cheaper than them. Heck even places like Wendy's and Steak 'n Shake are close to the same price.

I've mentioned a few earlier in this thread. Foster's Grill and The Counter instantly come to mind as far as chains go.

Cheeburger Cheeburger is better than Five Guys. You get better options in burger size, and a much bigger variety in toppings. Plus, you're not stuck with just fries. You can get onion rings, sweet potato fries, or a mix.http://cheeburger.com/menu/main.asp

 

[Apple Jack]

Jesus WEPT! It is a ####### burger. God I should be a multimillionaire. People around here lineup outside the door waiting to order this ####, and still have no place to sit and eat it when they finally do get their burger.

What's next a ####### gourmet taco place?

Because you can't seem to understand why Five Guys is successful? I'm thinking not so much.

Nailed it partner.

There are number of reasons. First of all, their burgers are good. Good bread, good meat, good bacon, American cheese. It's a good burger. Secondly, the competition's burgers suck. Their fries are great, especially with some vinegar. They also rode in on the coattails of In n Out to some extent and benefited from the simplicity of their model, while not having to compete with them. In n Out is content to stay out west, which left a gaping hole waiting to be filled for people on the east coast who were familiar with In n Out and wished they were there. People also like to know that their burger is being made to order in front of them. And peanuts. Who that isn't allergic doesn't love a peanut or two? Additionally, Five Guys has great word of mouth and positive press. That all adds up to a recipe for success.And Chipotle and Moe's have already gotten to the tacos market, so you're out of luck there, too.

 

[Neovivo]

Jesus WEPT! It is a ####### burger. God I should be a multimillionaire. People around here lineup outside the door waiting to order this ####, and still have no place to sit and eat it when they finally do get their burger.

What's next a ####### gourmet taco place?

Because you can't seem to understand why Five Guys is successful? I'm thinking not so much.

Nailed it partner.

There are number of reasons. First of all, their burgers are good. Good bread, good meat, good bacon, American cheese. It's a good burger. Secondly, the competition's burgers suck. Their fries are great, especially with some vinegar. They also rode in on the coattails of In n Out to some extent and benefited from the simplicity of their model, while not having to compete with them. In n Out is content to stay out west, which left a gaping hole waiting to be filled for people on the east coast who were familiar with In n Out and wished they were there. People also like to know that their burger is being made to order in front of them. And peanuts. Who that isn't allergic doesn't love a peanut or two? Additionally, Five Guys has great word of mouth and positive press. That all adds up to a recipe for success.And Chipotle and Moe's have already gotten to the tacos market, so you're out of luck there, too.

 

[Apple Jack]

Jesus WEPT! It is a ####### burger. God I should be a multimillionaire. People around here lineup outside the door waiting to order this ####, and still have no place to sit and eat it when they finally do get their burger.

What's next a ####### gourmet taco place?

Because you can't seem to understand why Five Guys is successful? I'm thinking not so much.

Nailed it partner.

There are number of reasons. First of all, their burgers are good. Good bread, good meat, good bacon, American cheese. It's a good burger. Secondly, the competition's burgers suck. Their fries are great, especially with some vinegar. They also rode in on the coattails of In n Out to some extent and benefited from the simplicity of their model, while not having to compete with them. In n Out is content to stay out west, which left a gaping hole waiting to be filled for people on the east coast who were familiar with In n Out and wished they were there. People also like to know that their burger is being made to order in front of them. And peanuts. Who that isn't allergic doesn't love a peanut or two? Additionally, Five Guys has great word of mouth and positive press. That all adds up to a recipe for success.And Chipotle and Moe's have already gotten to the tacos market, so you're out of luck there, too.

Ah. How special for you.

 

[Rayderr]

I don't hate it I just think it's overpriced for what you get.

If you go to other gourmet burger places, you'll find 5 guys to be on par or even cheaper than them. Heck even places like Wendy's and Steak 'n Shake are close to the same price.

I've mentioned a few earlier in this thread. Foster's Grill and The Counter instantly come to mind as far as chains go.

Cheeburger Cheeburger is better than Five Guys. You get better options in burger size, and a much bigger variety in toppings. Plus, you're not stuck with just fries. You can get onion rings, sweet potato fries, or a mix.http://cheeburger.com/menu/main.asp

And people complain about 5 guys prices...

 

[Wilford Brimley]

Jesus WEPT! It is a ####### burger. God I should be a multimillionaire. People around here lineup outside the door waiting to order this ####, and still have no place to sit and eat it when they finally do get their burger.

What's next a ####### gourmet taco place?

And I should be ripped and dating a supermodel. Look, it's a burger, not the greatest one you'll ever have but a solid one, and people will line up to try something that's solid and honest. If you can't figure that much out, maybe you ought to try playing cribbage.

 

[mr roboto]

It's too expensive? Really?

$10 for a fast casual decent lunch is not too expensive. On par with Chipolte, Panera, Noodles and Company, potbelly etc.

 

[pizzatyme]

Love 5 Guys. Hate it when they undercook their fries! That is a deal breaker for me and it has happened the last 2 times I've been there.

Anyone know if it's possible to fry potatoes at home? I'd like the recipe, please.

 

[Politician Spock]

I don't hate it I just think it's overpriced for what you get.

When I'm willing to eat a heart attack waiting to happen, It's because I want food cheap and fast. I don't understand why people pay more and wait longer for "better" crap food. If you've got the time and the money to burn, go get something healthy.

 

[Politician Spock]

Anyone know if it's possible to fry potatoes at home? I'd like the recipe, please.

Very simple. Order some beef tallow online, and buy and cut some fresh potatoes and soak them in water for 30 minutes.Heat the beef tallow in a fry daddy to 325 degrees. Fry the fries (after they've dried from their soaking) for 5 to 7 minutes.Remove them from the oil and let them sit. Increase the oil to 350 degrees. Fry the fries again for 2 minutes.Drain, salt and enjoy.The double frying process at two different temps will give you a fry crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Frying them in beef tallow will make them taste like McDonalds fries.Given the beef tallow can handle higher temperatures than vegetable oil, you could possibly increase the oil temps to 350 and 375... depending on what your fryer can do and what you are comfortable with.

 

[Nucker101]

Mike's Drive In

 

[I Love Your Fantasy Team]

I love FIVE GUYS Burger.

 

[bakes]

Anyone know if it's possible to fry potatoes at home? I'd like the recipe, please.

Very simple. Order some beef tallow online, and buy and cut some fresh potatoes and soak them in water for 30 minutes.Heat the beef tallow in a fry daddy to 325 degrees. Fry the fries (after they've dried from their soaking) for 5 to 7 minutes.Remove them from the oil and let them sit. Increase the oil to 350 degrees. Fry the fries again for 2 minutes.Drain, salt and enjoy.The double frying process at two different temps will give you a fry crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Frying them in beef tallow will make them taste like McDonalds fries.Given the beef tallow can handle higher temperatures than vegetable oil, you could possibly increase the oil temps to 350 and 375... depending on what your fryer can do and what you are comfortable with.

I prefer going to 375 for the final plunge, but this is EXACTLY how to make great french fries. You can use vegetable shortening or even high smoke point oil, but the flavor's in the tallow. Alternately, fry them in oil at 325 and finish them in duck fat at 350.

 

[EYLive]

I don't hate it I just think it's overpriced for what you get.

If you go to other gourmet burger places, you'll find 5 guys to be on par or even cheaper than them. Heck even places like Wendy's and Steak 'n Shake are close to the same price.

I've mentioned a few earlier in this thread. Foster's Grill and The Counter instantly come to mind as far as chains go.

The Counter isn't fast food. If you go after 1pm it's faster than In-N-Out and Fatburger, but not categorized as fast food I don't think.

 

[Rayderr]

I don't hate it I just think it's overpriced for what you get.

If you go to other gourmet burger places, you'll find 5 guys to be on par or even cheaper than them. Heck even places like Wendy's and Steak 'n Shake are close to the same price.

I've mentioned a few earlier in this thread. Foster's Grill and The Counter instantly come to mind as far as chains go.

The Counter isn't fast food.

I wouldn't consider 5 Guys to be fast food either.

 

[flapgreen]

I don't hate it I just think it's overpriced for what you get.

If you go to other gourmet burger places, you'll find 5 guys to be on par or even cheaper than them. Heck even places like Wendy's and Steak 'n Shake are close to the same price.

I've mentioned a few earlier in this thread. Foster's Grill and The Counter instantly come to mind as far as chains go.

Cheeburger Cheeburger is better than Five Guys. You get better options in burger size, and a much bigger variety in toppings. Plus, you're not stuck with just fries. You can get onion rings, sweet potato fries, or a mix.http://cheeburger.com/menu/main.asp

That place is awful.

 

[Jojo the circus boy]

5 guys uses peanut oil

 

[red stripe]

Had my first Five Guys experience this weekend.

Cheeseburger with everything was decent. I wish the counter lady would have told me how obscene a large fry was before I ordered two (family of four). The fries were nothing special imo. Total tab with fries and pop was $35ish. Decent eats but a tad overpriced for a glorified McDonalds. Not sure I'll bother to read the first 26 pages of this thread. Carry on tho!

 

[GoFishTN]

I don't hate it I just think it's overpriced for what you get.

If you go to other gourmet burger places, you'll find 5 guys to be on par or even cheaper than them. Heck even places like Wendy's and Steak 'n Shake are close to the same price.

I spent $9 at Wendy's a couple days ago for their craptastic burger and terrible fries. I had no idea they had changed their fries....they suck. I guess there's a reason I hadn't been in one in several years.

I do like their new burgers though (relatively speaking)

:XThey ruined one of, if not the best, burgers in fast food. Dave is rolling over in his grave.

 

[Hastur]

Anyone know if it's possible to fry potatoes at home? I'd like the recipe, please.

Very simple. Order some beef tallow online, and buy and cut some fresh potatoes and soak them in water for 30 minutes.Heat the beef tallow in a fry daddy to 325 degrees. Fry the fries (after they've dried from their soaking) for 5 to 7 minutes.Remove them from the oil and let them sit. Increase the oil to 350 degrees. Fry the fries again for 2 minutes.Drain, salt and enjoy.The double frying process at two different temps will give you a fry crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Frying them in beef tallow will make them taste like McDonalds fries.Given the beef tallow can handle higher temperatures than vegetable oil, you could possibly increase the oil temps to 350 and 375... depending on what your fryer can do and what you are comfortable with.

Soak them in a sugar/water combo to get the fries brown when their finished. Otherwise, they'll look 'off-white'.

 

[Neovivo]

Had my first Five Guys experience this weekend.

Cheeseburger with everything was decent. I wish the counter lady would have told me how obscene a large fry was before I ordered two (family of four). The fries were nothing special imo. Total tab with fries and pop was $35ish. Decent eats but a tad overpriced for a glorified McDonalds. Not sure I'll bother to read the first 26 pages of this thread. Carry on tho!

 

[attaché case]

I don't hate it I just think it's overpriced for what you get.

If you go to other gourmet burger places, you'll find 5 guys to be on par or even cheaper than them. Heck even places like Wendy's and Steak 'n Shake are close to the same price.

I've mentioned a few earlier in this thread. Foster's Grill and The Counter instantly come to mind as far as chains go.

Love me some Five Guys burgers, but we recently got a Burger 21 (a new gourmet type burger place local to this area only) in town Ive been itching to get to. I hear the burgers are pretty good, especially the Tex-Mex Haystack (lettuce, tomato, applewood-smoked bacon, Gouda, guacamole, onion strings, chipotle-jalapeño sauce, toasted brioche bun) and the Ahi Tuna burger (panko-crusted, lightly-fried sushi-grade ahi tuna, lettuce, tomato, Sriracha, caramel soy, fresh avocado, pickled cucumber, toasted sesame bun).

 

[flapgreen]

I don't hate it I just think it's overpriced for what you get.

If you go to other gourmet burger places, you'll find 5 guys to be on par or even cheaper than them. Heck even places like Wendy's and Steak 'n Shake are close to the same price.

I spent $9 at Wendy's a couple days ago for their craptastic burger and terrible fries. I had no idea they had changed their fries....they suck. I guess there's a reason I hadn't been in one in several years.

I do like their new burgers though (relatively speaking)

:XThey ruined one of, if not the best, burgers in fast food. Dave is rolling over in his grave.

Wendy's is dreadful now. I don't know anyone who goes there. There's never any cars in the parking lot around here. McDonald's is always booming.

 

[Rick James]

Comparing Five Guys to a burger from Wendy's or McDonald's is crazy. There is no comparison. 5 Guys hands down.

 

[12punch]

I don't hate it I just think it's overpriced for what you get.

If you go to other gourmet burger places, you'll find 5 guys to be on par or even cheaper than them. Heck even places like Wendy's and Steak 'n Shake are close to the same price.

I've mentioned a few earlier in this thread. Foster's Grill and The Counter instantly come to mind as far as chains go.

The Counter isn't fast food.

I wouldn't consider 5 Guys to be fast food either.

Your local staff is slow?

 

[Kool-Aid Larry]

I don't hate it I just think it's overpriced for what you get.

If you go to other gourmet burger places, you'll find 5 guys to be on par or even cheaper than them. Heck even places like Wendy's and Steak 'n Shake are close to the same price.

I've mentioned a few earlier in this thread. Foster's Grill and The Counter instantly come to mind as far as chains go.

the confusion was 5 guys being labeled a gourmet burger chain.

 

[The Commish]

I don't hate it I just think it's overpriced for what you get.

If you go to other gourmet burger places, you'll find 5 guys to be on par or even cheaper than them. Heck even places like Wendy's and Steak 'n Shake are close to the same price.

I spent $9 at Wendy's a couple days ago for their craptastic burger and terrible fries. I had no idea they had changed their fries....they suck. I guess there's a reason I hadn't been in one in several years.

I do like their new burgers though (relatively speaking)

I've had two and both tasted like I was biting into a salt stick for some reason. I'll get their spicy chicken sandwich from time to time though.

 

[The Commish]

I don't hate it I just think it's overpriced for what you get.

If you go to other gourmet burger places, you'll find 5 guys to be on par or even cheaper than them. Heck even places like Wendy's and Steak 'n Shake are close to the same price.

I spent $9 at Wendy's a couple days ago for their craptastic burger and terrible fries. I had no idea they had changed their fries....they suck. I guess there's a reason I hadn't been in one in several years.

I do like their new burgers though (relatively speaking)

:XThey ruined one of, if not the best, burgers in fast food. Dave is rolling over in his grave.

Yeah, I'm not sure what they did to them, but back in the day my 'go to' was their Big Bacon Classic. Can't eat them now.

 

[Rayderr]

I don't hate it I just think it's overpriced for what you get.

If you go to other gourmet burger places, you'll find 5 guys to be on par or even cheaper than them. Heck even places like Wendy's and Steak 'n Shake are close to the same price.

I spent $9 at Wendy's a couple days ago for their craptastic burger and terrible fries. I had no idea they had changed their fries....they suck. I guess there's a reason I hadn't been in one in several years.

I do like their new burgers though (relatively speaking)

:XThey ruined one of, if not the best, burgers in fast food. Dave is rolling over in his grave.

Yeah, I'm not sure what they did to them, but back in the day my 'go to' was their Big Bacon Classic. Can't eat them now.

Made them less greasy. Before, you could see your reflection off the patty, now it's dry as a bone.

 

[bakes]

Anyone know if it's possible to fry potatoes at home? I'd like the recipe, please.

Very simple. Order some beef tallow online, and buy and cut some fresh potatoes and soak them in water for 30 minutes.Heat the beef tallow in a fry daddy to 325 degrees. Fry the fries (after they've dried from their soaking) for 5 to 7 minutes.Remove them from the oil and let them sit. Increase the oil to 350 degrees. Fry the fries again for 2 minutes.Drain, salt and enjoy.The double frying process at two different temps will give you a fry crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Frying them in beef tallow will make them taste like McDonalds fries.Given the beef tallow can handle higher temperatures than vegetable oil, you could possibly increase the oil temps to 350 and 375... depending on what your fryer can do and what you are comfortable with.

Soak them in a sugar/water combo to get the fries brown when their finished. Otherwise, they'll look 'off-white'.

This works, depending on the residual sugar of the particular variety of tuber used.

 

[Osaurus]

Surprised to hear the one right near me is going out of business. Over saturation of the market?

 

[Chaka]

Surprised to hear the one right near me is going out of business. Over saturation of the market?

The two I have seen in north county San Diego always seem to be empty, I wouldn't be surprised if they shut down. What kind of competition are they facing in Tampa?The two in North County are very near In-N-Outs and there is no way 5 Guys can compete with In-N-Out, if for no other reason than fanatic brand loyalty in So. Cal.Quality wise they seem to occupy a space between fast food and the gourmet burger trend but their pricing is closer to the gourmet burger places than fast food. I could see that causing a problem and dividing their market.

 

[Premier]

people starting to realize there are better burgers out there. And definitely better fries.

 

[Smack Tripper]

We lost one in Montclair nj a year ago.

Agree on The undercooked fries.

And I've long lobbied for them to add cheddar cheese.

To me, their ubiquity has killed the "event" feel of going. I don't see how this could be a "staple" meal for anyone like other fast food might be. So if it's not a 3-4 times a week stop for most, do you need so many of them?

Very interesting model in properly penetrating markets without over saturation.

They should also be open later

 

[Rayderr]

They definitely over-saturated in some places (the DC area in particular.) But that may not be the cause of locations closing. I've seen McDonald's, Burger King's, Wendy's etc. close. Hell, even Ray's Hellburger in Arlington (you know, the place made famous by Obama) has closed down.

 

[Politician Spock]

I had Five Guys earlier this week. And I had Steak & Shake for lunch today.

I enjoyed eating at Stake & Shakre more, and I paid less than I did at Five Guys.

 

[Chaka]

people starting to realize there are better burgers out there. And definitely better fries.

Yeah 5 Guys fries are woefully inconsistent within and between orders. It's a shame too because when you get a good one it's really good.

 

[Wingnut]

o me, their ubiquity has killed the "event" feel of going. I don't see how this could be a "staple" meal for anyone like other fast food might be. So if it's not a 3-4 times a week stop for most, do you need so many of them?

Anybody that eats at any fast food joint 3-4 times a week has serious problems.

 

[Smack Tripper]

o me, their ubiquity has killed the "event" feel of going. I don't see how this could be a "staple" meal for anyone like other fast food might be. So if it's not a 3-4 times a week stop for most, do you need so many of them?

Anybody that eats at any fast food joint 3-4 times a week has serious problems.

When I was broke/ in college I did this. I was also 50lbs heavier at that point. Now I'll eat fast food only in a pinch when road tripping or something and five guys maybe 5-6 times a year

 

[Zegras11]

Surprised to hear the one right near me is going out of business. Over saturation of the market?

The two I have seen in north county San Diego always seem to be empty, I wouldn't be surprised if they shut down. What kind of competition are they facing in Tampa?The two in North County are very near In-N-Outs and there is no way 5 Guys can compete with In-N-Out, if for no other reason than fanatic brand loyalty in So. Cal.

Quality wise they seem to occupy a space between fast food and the gourmet burger trend but their pricing is closer to the gourmet burger places than fast food. I could see that causing a problem and dividing their market.

Spot on. That's the impression I got. I have yet to see one more than half full in Boise.

 

[Kenny Powers]

It's too expensive? Really?$10 for a fast casual decent lunch is not too expensive. On par with Chipolte, Panera, Noodles and Company, potbelly etc.

Yeah, its one thing if you dont like the burger or fries, but its a step above fast food - just like the places you list - and priced appropriately.Wendys and other fast food value meals are upwards of $9. I get a cheeseburger (2 patties) and regular fries for under $10 at 5 Guys and totally think its worth it. Agree with others that Wendy's new burgers are awful as well, would never buy one again.

 

[Kenny Powers]

Couple months ago I ate at a Red Robin for the first time. Talk about overrated IMO. The burger was ok enough, got one of their specialty ones, but nothing stood out to me and the flavor was average. Only thing I would give it over 5 Guys is that I can order it done medium. I also dont get the "bottomless fries" draw considering they serve the equivalent of Ore-Ida steak fries.

Its every bit as expensive as 5 Guys, if not a little more. Plus since you have a server there I need to give a tip on top of that?! How is this place still in business???

 

[Mr. Ected]

Anyone tried a BurgerFi? They just opened one here in Leesburg (in shopping area behind Wegman's) and it's pretty good. The menu is similar to Five Guys, but has frozen custards and shakes. (haven't tried the desserts yet, but they look good!

 

[Johnny Rock]

Not getting the hate for Wendy's. Still one of the best burgers and surely the best of the big 3. Value-wise they're better than 5Guys and it's not close, especially since Wendy's upgraded their fries.

 

[Koya]

Comparing Five Guys to a burger from Wendy's or McDonald's is crazy. There is no comparison. 5 Guys hands down.

The quality of the meat may be better (certainly than McD's), however they burn their burger so well done, it negates a lot of any advantage they had. Probably what keeps me from going back much, which is a shame.And why of that genre, Fatburger is still, by far, my fav fast food greasy spoon burger joint.

 

[GoFishTN]

Not getting the hate for Wendy's. Still one of the best burgers and surely the best of the big 3. Value-wise they're better than 5Guys and it's not close, especially since Wendy's upgraded their fries.

:X