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Is Five Guys really that good?

10,159 June 10, 2010 at 05:17 PM in Grocery
A Five Guys burger joint just opened today in my area....the first in CA, I believe. I'm dying to go check it out. Maybe this weekend. Is all the hype justified?drool
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johnfoe
06-11-2010 at 08:40 PM.
06-11-2010 at 08:40 PM.
five guys is over rated

the hamburgers are good, but so are home cooked burgers


the fries are edible, I know some people that love them, but I think it is over priced for the quality. Sure the quantity is great, but I don't like 2 pounds of french fries.

I eat it maybe twice a year.


Then again I know people that think it is godly and eat it at least once a week.
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BostonGirl
06-11-2010 at 09:55 PM.
06-11-2010 at 09:55 PM.
I think I missed something..Huh laugh out loud
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Mavtech
06-11-2010 at 10:55 PM.
06-11-2010 at 10:55 PM.
5 Guys has popped up all over the place here in the Tampa Bay area. Some took over Fatburger locations. They are simply the best burgers I have ever had. Since I LOVE fresh cut fries cooked in peanut oil, I'm a big fan of their fries as well. Bacon Cheeseburger (the double), with mayo, lettuce, ketchup, and mustard. Yummmmm! I think I may go this weekend now that my mouth is watering for it.

I was just out in the LA area for 8 days. I didn't go to In and Out because quite a few locals out there all said that their burgers just "Ok". The beer selection in west LA sucks!
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BrgnHntr
06-12-2010 at 12:30 AM.
06-12-2010 at 12:30 AM.
Quote from Gobo :
I could really go for some cajun fries (no monster style please).
What's monster style?

Quote from batgirllnj :
Where I live in NJ, we have a Five Guys and a Cheeburger Cheeburger. Both let you have your choice of toppings. IMO Cheeburger Cheeburger is 100% better than Five Guys hands down. For those of you who lack a Cheeburger restaurant....

www.cheeburgercheeburger.com

drool
That looks good, wish there was one here.

Quote from notintended :
I wasn't as impressed with Five Guys as I thought I would be
Enjoyed Red Robin much more
Quote from Maleficent :
Red Robin is freakin' AWESOME! Woot

Their chicken burgers are so good. Licklips And yes, the bottomless fries are great - I love their seasoning blend, too. Grin
To each his own, I guess. I think Red Robin's burgers are mediocre. I don't care for their fries and HATE the seasoning they put on them. Always ask for no seasoning when I go there. I don't like steak fries in general.
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Zemblanity
06-12-2010 at 04:03 PM.
06-12-2010 at 04:03 PM.
their cajun french fries are awesome here in NJ
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Just Peachy
06-12-2010 at 04:40 PM.
06-12-2010 at 04:40 PM.
Quote from BeeEss :
their cajun french fries are awesome here in NJ
Here in NJ where? Maybe we'll try the one near you since the one in NJ that we went to was so 'meh'. BTW, if you want regular fries and someone you're sharing with wants Cajun style, just ask for a container of the spice and you can throw it on much the way they do but in an amount that makes you happy.
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VorlonFrog
06-12-2010 at 06:49 PM.
06-12-2010 at 06:49 PM.
For the first time ever, my Five Guys burger tonight was overcooked. Absolutely grey and dry in the center. Sadwalk
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Maleficent
06-12-2010 at 06:50 PM.
06-12-2010 at 06:50 PM.
Quote from VorlonFrog :
For the first time ever, my Five Guys burger tonight was overcooked. Absolutely grey and dry in the center. Sadwalk
That sounds appetizing... Sick
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mystery250
06-12-2010 at 07:07 PM.
06-12-2010 at 07:07 PM.


Quote from VorlonFrog :
For the first time ever, my Five Guys burger tonight was overcooked. Absolutely grey and dry in the center. Sadwalk
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Maleficent
06-12-2010 at 07:08 PM.
06-12-2010 at 07:08 PM.
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Is that what happens when your family leaves you to handle the grill? laugh out loud
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mystery250
06-12-2010 at 07:13 PM.
06-12-2010 at 07:13 PM.
No, that's the previous posters burger from Five Guys.

I actually make a mean burger. Smilie

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Is that what happens when your family leaves you to handle the grill? laugh out loud
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06-12-2010 at 07:31 PM.
06-12-2010 at 07:31 PM.
Quote from mystery250 :
No, that's the previous posters burger from Five Guys.

I actually make a mean burger. Smilie
Oohhh, mean burgers are my favorite... Evil
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w3kn
06-13-2010 at 11:47 AM.
06-13-2010 at 11:47 AM.
Five Guys started here in the DC area. I haven't found a bad Five Guys in the area. Maybe it just depends where you are and how the staff are trained? Dontknow
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z2g
06-13-2010 at 03:57 PM.
06-13-2010 at 03:57 PM.
I was able to check them out today. The burgers were pretty good. I like them more than In & Out.....juicer/thicker because they're handmade patties versus In & Out's which are flat, probably machined made patties, which are all the same size/thickness. As for the fries, I like them much more than In & Out fries. 5 Guys fries reminds me of Boardwalk Fries which aren't around anymore....maybe only on beach boardwalk areas now.
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BostonGirl
06-13-2010 at 04:25 PM.
06-13-2010 at 04:25 PM.
Quote from z2g :
I was able to check them out today. The burgers were pretty good. I like them more than In & Out.....juicer/thicker because they're handmade patties versus In & Out's which are flat, probably machined made patties, which are all the same size/thickness. As for the fries, I like them much more than In & Out fries. 5 Guys fries reminds me of Boardwalk Fries which aren't around anymore....maybe only on beach boardwalk areas now.
Did ya dip them in the Malt Vinegar? yummy
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