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

[Apple Jack]

"He went down doing what he loved..."

 

[Tau837]

No milkshakes, no beer, no sports on TV. Decor is deplorable and ambiance sucks. Plus constant yelling at people walking in the door. And I'm not supposed to take their burgers home because 15 minutes will destroy the burger experience?

at bringing up ambiance.

 

[Cliff Clavin]

The heat of the burger produces condensation that is kept from escaping by the insulated wrapper and is absorbed by the bun. So yeah, 15 minutes in a wrapper isn't ideal. Thought that was common knowledge.

Thanks for the explanation. I never would have figured out how it happens without you. Maybe I should call up 5 Guys and explain this to them since they seem to be the only burger place who can't pull this off. I'll tell them Apple Jack dropped some science on me.

 

[Maurile Tremblay]

Why is free peanuts a bad thing?

Because . . . gross. And they get the floor all dirty. Restaurants are supposed to be clean like In-N-Out, not filthy like Detroit. I'm going to eat there.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

Why is free peanuts a bad thing?

Because . . . gross. And they get the floor all dirty. Restaurants are supposed to be clean like In-N-Out, not filthy like Detroit. I'm going to eat there.

most non-animals are capable of throwing the discarded shells in the garbage and thus preserving a clean eating environment.

not sure why peanuts would "get the floor all dirty" unless you are hanging out in an indoor petting zoo or just generally surrounded by filthy creatures for other reasons.

also, nobody is forcing you to eat the free peanuts. They are there for those who wish to partake.

 

[Rayderr]

Why is free peanuts a bad thing?

Because . . . gross. And they get the floor all dirty. Restaurants are supposed to be clean like In-N-Out, not filthy like Detroit. I'm going to eat there.

Can't say I've seen that in any of the 5 guys I've been to.

 

[Maurile Tremblay]

According to Yelp, the Five Guys in San Diego do have peanuts. When I was in there, I guess everybody just had the good sense to leave them alone. I swear I didn't see any evidence of peanuts anywhere.

I'm going to be in the area of the PB one tonight. I'll pop in there specifically to look for peanuts so I can report back.

 

[Maurile Tremblay]

Why is free peanuts a bad thing?

Because . . . gross. And they get the floor all dirty. Restaurants are supposed to be clean like In-N-Out, not filthy like Detroit. I'm going to eat there.

Can't say I've seen that in any of the 5 guys I've been to.

I've been to a few restaurants before that had free peanuts. One in North Carolina. One, maybe, in Texas. I forget. At both places, the floor was completely covered in peanut shells.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

According to Yelp, the Five Guys in San Diego do have peanuts. When I was in there, I guess everybody just had the good sense to leave them alone. I swear I didn't see any evidence of peanuts anywhere.

I'm going to be in the area of the PB one tonight. I'll pop in there specifically to look for peanuts so I can report back.

guarantee you will see HUGE supplies of free peanuts. it's their shtick.

fill up your pockets with them and they may even hi-five you as you walk out the door. "ENJOY THE PEANUTS!"

 

[BassNBrew]

The heat of the burger produces condensation that is kept from escaping by the insulated wrapper and is absorbed by the bun. So yeah, 15 minutes in a wrapper isn't ideal. Thought that was common knowledge.

Thanks for the explanation. I never would have figured out how it happens without you. Maybe I should call up 5 Guys and explain this to them since they seem to be the only burger place who can't pull this off. I'll tell them Apple Jack dropped some science on me.

While you're talking to them, ask them to make the burger patty the size of McDonald's to cut back on the moisture and the amount of heat inside the buns.

 

[NCCommish]

Why is free peanuts a bad thing?

Because . . . gross. And they get the floor all dirty. Restaurants are supposed to be clean like In-N-Out, not filthy like Detroit. I'm going to eat there.

Can't say I've seen that in any of the 5 guys I've been to.

I've been to a few restaurants before that had free peanuts. One in North Carolina. One, maybe, in Texas. I forget. At both places, the floor was completely covered in peanut shells.

Yeah the restaurants encourage it.

 

[BassNBrew]

Why is free peanuts a bad thing?

Because . . . gross. And they get the floor all dirty. Restaurants are supposed to be clean like In-N-Out, not filthy like Detroit. I'm going to eat there.

Can't say I've seen that in any of the 5 guys I've been to.

I've been to a few restaurants before that had free peanuts. One in North Carolina. One, maybe, in Texas. I forget. At both places, the floor was completely covered in peanut shells.

We must live like pigs here. Shells go on the floor. If I was eating off the floor I might be concerned, but the shells on the floor are probably cleaner than the dog turds and gum that people are tracking in anyway. Besides, shells on the floor provide employment opportunity.

 

[BassNBrew]

According to Yelp, the Five Guys in San Diego do have peanuts. When I was in there, I guess everybody just had the good sense to leave them alone. I swear I didn't see any evidence of peanuts anywhere.

I'm going to be in the area of the PB one tonight. I'll pop in there specifically to look for peanuts so I can report back.

LOL...MT on this peanut thing like Magaw on Sammy Watkins.

 

[mr roboto]

I've never been to a 5Guys where the employees yelled. When are they supposed to do this? Also, I rarely see anyone eat the peanuts. I don't because why would I eat a peanut when I'm about to gorge myself on 3,000 calories of burger, jalapeños, grilled mushrooms and onions, bacon and fries?

 

[Nipsey]

Waiter: Welcome to Five Italian Guys restaurant. May i take your order?

Customer: Yes, I'd like a Chicken Parmesan dinner and a house salad.

Waiter: That should be ready in about 10 minutes. While you're waiting please enjoy an unlimited amount of complimentary oyster crackers.

 

[NCCommish]

I've never been to a 5Guys where the employees yelled. When are they supposed to do this? Also, I rarely see anyone eat the peanuts. I don't because why would I eat a peanut when I'm about to gorge myself on 3,000 calories of burger, jalapeños, grilled mushrooms and onions, bacon and fries?

I have only been once but they yelled when we walked in.

 

[General Malaise]

No milkshakes, no beer, no sports on TV. Decor is deplorable and ambiance sucks. Plus constant yelling at people walking in the door. And I'm not supposed to take their burgers home because 15 minutes will destroy the burger experience?

Sounds like you want to pay for a 12 dollar cheese burger then.

Why do you think the prices are decent in there? It's a bare bones burger joint.

Or, I'm just a guy who wants to enjoy a good burger with a cold beer and perhaps an atmosphere where people aren't shouting.

And in this city, I can get a happy hour burger for $5 that will kick the snot out of Five Guys. Check this out:

$5 Burger- 6oz. Painted Hills natural beef, Provolone, Finnochiona salami, baby arugula, garlic aioli

Add in a $3 pint of craft beer, and I'm $8 into this meal. Better beef, better toppings, cold beer, no peanuts and nobody screaming every time the door opens. Winning.

 

[Keerock]

Why is free peanuts a bad thing?

Because . . . gross. And they get the floor all dirty. Restaurants are supposed to be clean like In-N-Out, not filthy like Detroit. I'm going to eat there.

:losingrespect:

 

[mr roboto]

No milkshakes, no beer, no sports on TV. Decor is deplorable and ambiance sucks. Plus constant yelling at people walking in the door. And I'm not supposed to take their burgers home because 15 minutes will destroy the burger experience?

Sounds like you want to pay for a 12 dollar cheese burger then.Why do you think the prices are decent in there? It's a bare bones burger joint.

Or, I'm just a guy who wants to enjoy a good burger with a cold beer and perhaps an atmosphere where people aren't shouting.

And in this city, I can get a happy hour burger for $5 that will kick the snot out of Five Guys. Check this out:

$5 Burger- 6oz. Painted Hills natural beef, Provolone, Finnochiona salami, baby arugula, garlic aioli

Add in a $3 pint of craft beer, and I'm $8 into this meal. Better beef, better toppings, cold beer, no peanuts and nobody screaming every time the door opens. Winning.

That sounds tediously gay.

 

[Statcruncher]

No milkshakes, no beer, no sports on TV. Decor is deplorable and ambiance sucks. Plus constant yelling at people walking in the door. And I'm not supposed to take their burgers home because 15 minutes will destroy the burger experience?

Sounds like you want to pay for a 12 dollar cheese burger then.

Why do you think the prices are decent in there? It's a bare bones burger joint.

Or, I'm just a guy who wants to enjoy a good burger with a cold beer and perhaps an atmosphere where people aren't shouting.

And in this city, I can get a happy hour burger for $5 that will kick the snot out of Five Guys. Check this out:

$5 Burger- 6oz. Painted Hills natural beef, Provolone, Finnochiona salami, baby arugula, garlic aioli

Add in a $3 pint of craft beer, and I'm $8 into this meal. Better beef, better toppings, cold beer, no peanuts and nobody screaming every time the door opens. Winning.

Maybe I'm reading that link wrong but it seems to show $10 for a burger?

Edit to add: Ah, found it. The one you posted is listed under happy hour sliders.

 

[Chaka]

No milkshakes, no beer, no sports on TV. Decor is deplorable and ambiance sucks. Plus constant yelling at people walking in the door. And I'm not supposed to take their burgers home because 15 minutes will destroy the burger experience?

Sounds like you want to pay for a 12 dollar cheese burger then.

Why do you think the prices are decent in there? It's a bare bones burger joint.

Or, I'm just a guy who wants to enjoy a good burger with a cold beer and perhaps an atmosphere where people aren't shouting.

And in this city, I can get a happy hour burger for $5 that will kick the snot out of Five Guys. Check this out:

$5 Burger- 6oz. Painted Hills natural beef, Provolone, Finnochiona salami, baby arugula, garlic aioli

Add in a $3 pint of craft beer, and I'm $8 into this meal. Better beef, better toppings, cold beer, no peanuts and nobody screaming every time the door opens. Winning.

How much does it cost if you opt for the unnatural beef?

 

[Two Deep]

"He went down doing what he loved..."

......Five Guys......

 

[BassNBrew]

No milkshakes, no beer, no sports on TV. Decor is deplorable and ambiance sucks. Plus constant yelling at people walking in the door. And I'm not supposed to take their burgers home because 15 minutes will destroy the burger experience?

Sounds like you want to pay for a 12 dollar cheese burger then.

Why do you think the prices are decent in there? It's a bare bones burger joint.

Or, I'm just a guy who wants to enjoy a good burger with a cold beer and perhaps an atmosphere where people aren't shouting.

And in this city, I can get a happy hour burger for $5 that will kick the snot out of Five Guys. Check this out:

$5 Burger- 6oz. Painted Hills natural beef, Provolone, Finnochiona salami, baby arugula, garlic aioli

Add in a $3 pint of craft beer, and I'm $8 into this meal. Better beef, better toppings, cold beer, no peanuts and nobody screaming every time the door opens. Winning.

Good deal. Where do I find the local one in Charlotte?

 

[Nipsey]

Clerk: Welcome to Five Car Rental Guys. May i help you?

Customer: Yes, I'd like to rent an SUV for a trip to Vegas.

Clerk: No problem. We're cleaning and gassing up your SUV now, it should be ready in 30 minutes. In the mean time please begin your trip using this Vespa scooter. No charge.

 

[BassNBrew]

Clerk: Welcome to Five Car Rental Guys. May i help you?

Customer: Yes, I'd like to rent an SUV for a trip to Vegas.

Clerk: No problem. We're cleaning and gassing up your SUV now, it should be ready in 30 minutes. In the mean time please begin your trip using this Vespa scooter. No charge.

Then don't eat the dang things or the bread in the basket or the crackers on the table or drink the water.

 

[BassNBrew]

Airport Counter Clerk: Welcome to Five Car Rental Guys. May i help you?

Nipsay: Yes, I'd like to rent an SUV for a trip to Vegas.

Clerk: No problem. We're cleaning and gassing up your SUV now, it should be ready in 10 minutes. In the mean time please take shuttle to our lot. No charge.

Nipsey: I'll walk.

 

[mr roboto]

#### getting real in here.

 

[GoFishTN]

I've never been to a 5Guys where the employees yelled. When are they supposed to do this? Also, I rarely see anyone eat the peanuts. I don't because why would I eat a peanut when I'm about to gorge myself on 3,000 calories of burger, jalapeños, grilled mushrooms and onions, bacon and fries?

Neither have I.

 

[Nipsey]

It's like ordering a pizza to go and while you're waiting they offer you free unlimited deviled eggs. It's just ####### weird. Couple that with the all the yelling and it's like The Shining of burger joints. Scary place.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

Never once been yelled at. Sounds like some workers there like to run some shtick from time to time. Thought Nips would appreciate it.

 

[NCCommish]

It's like ordering a pizza to go and while you're waiting they offer you free unlimited deviled eggs. It's just ####### weird. Couple that with the all the yelling and it's like The Shining of burger joints. Scary place.

A lot of steak places here offer free peanuts as well. Buckets of them.

 

[AAABatteries]

Nipsey really hates free food.

 

[shadyridr]

According to Yelp, the Five Guys in San Diego do have peanuts. When I was in there, I guess everybody just had the good sense to leave them alone. I swear I didn't see any evidence of peanuts anywhere.

I'm going to be in the area of the PB one tonight. I'll pop in there specifically to look for peanuts so I can report back.

BUT THEY GET THE FLOORS ALL DIRTY!

 

[Dan Lambskin]

WHY WOULD I PAY $12 FOR A 5 GUYS BURGER AND FRIES WHEN I CAN COOK A STEAK AND BAKED POTATO AT HOME FOR THE SAME PRICE

 

[shadyridr]

Never been to one where they yelled either. Ive been to 3 different sites.

 

[Nipsey]

Never once been yelled at. Sounds like some workers there like to run some shtick from time to time. Thought Nips would appreciate it.

Do they not at least yell out the order numbers in your FG's? "NUMBER SEVENTY-SEVEN!!!!" They yell the numbers so loud that you see diners flinch every time. Their nerves are completely frayed from the screaming.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

Why would I eat a burger at a large national chain that is available everywhere when I can go to the fancy restaurant down the street during a specific 2-hour period on a weekday and order myself a $5 burger made of grass-fed beef with fancy cheese on an artisinal bun? What is wrong with you people? [/GM]

 

[Nipsey]

Nipsey really hates free food.

Imagine going to your favorite Chinese restaurant and after you order they come back and plunk down a giant bowl of candy corn on your table. You'd be like, wtf?

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

I've seen more than a few bars that have a popcorn popper where you can serve yourself. It's not on the menu or anything. They just give you some tasty snack food to enjoy while you are visiting the establishment.

It's almost like they want you to stick around for awhile or something instead of giving you a crappy burger in a drive through and making sure you leave as soon as possible.

Maybe just hang out with your bros and talk sports over some delicious salty peanuts while you wait for your gourmet burger and toppings to be cooked up fresh to order?

 

[Keerock]

Nipsey really hates free food.

Imagine going to your favorite Chinese restaurant and after you order they come back and plunk down a giant bowl of candy corn on your table. You'd be like, wtf?

 

[Thorn]

My local 5 guys always yell the number of people walking in ("two in the door!"), then someone yells "got it" if they are on the register, then the cashier yells to the cooks how many patties the order is.

 

[Nipsey]

I've seen more than a few bars that have a popcorn popper where you can serve yourself. It's not on the menu or anything. They just give you some tasty snack food to enjoy while you are visiting the establishment.

It's almost like they want you to stick around for awhile or something instead of giving you a crappy burger in a drive through and making sure you leave as soon as possible.

Maybe just hang out with your bros and talk sports over some delicious salty peanuts while you wait for your gourmet burger and toppings to be cooked up fresh to order?

Huge difference between this and free pretzels at the bar. Free bar snacks makes sense. What FG's is doing is like while waiting to get your haircut, the barbershop has some trained monkey come over and shave your neck. Settle down, Bonzo.

 

[Chaka]

...the barbershop has some trained monkey come over and shave your neck. Settle down, Bonzo.

That...would...be...AWESOME!!!

 

[Joe T]

No milkshakes, no beer, no sports on TV. Decor is deplorable and ambiance sucks. Plus constant yelling at people walking in the door. And I'm not supposed to take their burgers home because 15 minutes will destroy the burger experience?

Sounds like you want to pay for a 12 dollar cheese burger then.

Why do you think the prices are decent in there? It's a bare bones burger joint.

Or, I'm just a guy who wants to enjoy a good burger with a cold beer and perhaps an atmosphere where people aren't shouting.

And in this city, I can get a happy hour burger for $5 that will kick the snot out of Five Guys. Check this out:

$5 Burger- 6oz. Painted Hills natural beef, Provolone, Finnochiona salami, baby arugula, garlic aioli

Add in a $3 pint of craft beer, and I'm $8 into this meal. Better beef, better toppings, cold beer, no peanuts and nobody screaming every time the door opens. Winning.

Is this at a gentleman's club?

 

[Two Deep]

In my opinion the free peanuts are the best food in the place.

 

[Nipsey]

...the barbershop has some trained monkey come over and shave your neck. Settle down, Bonzo.

That...would...be...AWESOME!!!

It'd be awesome if you weren't already at the place to get your haircut.

 

[Joe T]

I'm sure this has been said, but

In-N-Out >> 5 Guys

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

http://www.fiveguys.com/about-us/faq.aspx

Peanuts and Peanut Allergy QuestionsWhat type of peanut oil does Five Guys use?

We use 100% peanut oil that is refined and contains only enough preservatives (less than .004%, so that the oil doesn't foam when we put our fries in!).
Why can't we take peanuts outside?

Although it is rare that a casual encounter with peanuts will cause an allergic reaction, we want to limit the risk of someone unknowingly coming into contact with peanuts.
If so many people are allergic to peanuts, why does Five Guys continue to offer them?

Over the past 20 years, peanuts have become part of the Five Guys identity. We by no means want to exclude guests from our store, but at the same time we would not want to disappoint our peanut eating guests. We make sure that we have signage on our doors and in our restaurants about the fact that we serve peanuts in bulk containers as we would never want someone to risk their health by coming into our restaurants.

http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/behind-five-guys-beloved-burgers-08112011.html

What started as a modest burger shack in a Virginia strip mall has exploded into America’s fastest-growing restaurant chain, with five stores opening each week. Five Guys serves up made-to-order burgers with beef that’s never frozen and absurdly large servings of hand-cut fries. The fresh, generous meals allow them to charge more than fast food chains such as McDonald’s and Burger King.

Five Guys stores don’t have drive-throughs or molded plastic seats bolted to the floor. The walls are covered in crisp white and red tiles, the kitchen is open for everyone to see, and the menu doesn’t change. As Jim Gilmore, the co-author of Authenticity: What Consumers Really Want, explains, Five Guys stores seem to say, in the most loving way possible, “Shut up, sit down, and eat.”

The stores typically have bags of potatoes stacked up to be cut into French fries—a holdover from early locations that didn’t have storage space in the kitchen. A chalkboard on the wall lists the specific farm that grew the spuds. Self-serve buckets of peanuts let customers munch as they wait for their orders, while employees are encouraged to be personable and avoid scripted greetings.

The Murrells built their business around a series of simple absolutes. No timers in the kitchens—good cooks know when food’s done. French fries must be shaken fifteen times, no more, no less. Onion and bacon go below hamburger patties, pickles and tomatoes go above. Trying to maintain the Five Guys experience—from the quality of the food to the enthusiasm of the staff—has become the biggest worry.

 

[Chaka]

...the barbershop has some trained monkey come over and shave your neck. Settle down, Bonzo.

That...would...be...AWESOME!!!

It'd be awesome if you weren't already at the place to get your haircut.

Wrong. It is the very definition of awesome. It is empirically awesome. It is the 5^2 of awesome. If Awesome had sex with itself, this would be the offspring.

 

[Nipsey]

employees are encouraged to be personable and avoid scripted greetings.

What they yell is not the "greeting". It's an alert. The greeting comes at the register. I think i may have even been chiefed there.