I agree with this motherfucker.
I think their quality must vary by location. The ones I've been to have been disappointing... the meat doesn't really taste like anything (typical for a lot of hamburgers). Unlimited condiments (I don't want them, I'm trying to taste the hamburger). The fries are good if you can get them out of the bag before they get steamed up. But a small fry is enough for two people (and costs 3 dollars). It's too many fries, I would rather pay half and get a true small.
I just don't find it to be worth 12-13 dollars for a double cheeseburger, fries, drink and tax. Wendy's is almost as good and a lot cheaper.
Damn, another negative post by Lumpy!
I disagree with this motherfucker ^^^^
I like this hamburger here by Shake Shack (they're starting to franchise 'em, theres about 8 so far?) Expensive like 5 Guys, but it really tastes like beef. I reaaallly tried to like 5 Guys, I've been there about 5 guys (times) or more. I just can't justify the price.
You know why they call it 5 Guys? Because it takes 5 guys to make a hamburger there. (I've heard they are a good company to work for, if you have to work in fast food, actually). I just don't think the hamburgers are that good.
I think I do kind of agree with Lumpy.
The burgers are of decent quality for a fast food joint, but really, they're no different than Mooyahs (which is a chain here, but not sure where else they are). But yeah, they're fresh and the toppings are of good quality, yet the burger itself isn't super spectacular (IMO).
The main draw for Five Guys, for me, is the fries which are very, very good. But that's my favorite style of french fry (straight cut or something?). There is nothing better than super hot, crunchy, delicious fries like that. But, unfortunately, they give you far too many, so I wind up wasting half of them.
When you walk out of a joint after paying over $10 for a burger and fries, you better feel like you got your moneys worth. Usually, I don't. Also, a minus is: no shakes or malts, but whatever on that one, I guess.
Same problem with Bagger Dave's.
Only been to a couple but must have gotten lucky if the quality is as sporadic as y'all are saying.
There's a couple of local yokel burger joints that do it better, IMO, but 5 Guys or IN-N-OUT, if you're on the west coast (purists will probably jump down my throat on this but to me they're two sides of the same coin) is a damn good burger. Also, their lack of milkshakes disturbs me.
I don't think they cost $12 around here, though. Lumpy don't you live in NYC? Doesn't everything cost $40 there?
That's a chain right? We got one of those downtown and I think there's one here by work too, but there's so many many alternatives....
We have this spot here called Jakes wayback burger. 5 guys ish but cheaper and better
It's like $6.85 for the double cheesburger, 2.75 for small fries, 1.75 for a drink? That's 11.35 then add 8% tax. 12 plus change.
If you live or visit NY, Philly or DC check out the Shake Shack, similar deal but the hamburger will surprise you with deliciousness, and they have great shakes/frozen custard. People in the original location stand in ridiculous lines to eat their food (but not all locations are crowded, pro tip. And when it cools off business slows down). And if you just want ice cream, you have a shorter line. For Sunn 0))) they have South Beach and Coral Gables (I know that doesn't help :( )
http://www.shakeshack.com/ (http://www.shakeshack.com/)
all burger joints need to offer a turkey or a veggie patty or they suck.
back when i worked in Irving, a 5 Guys opened on one side of the street and an In N Out on the other side. they had to call the cops in the manage the traffic. i still haven't been to either one. may have to try Mooyah's based on GS suggestion. malts are good.
shake shack is a danny myer joint. the guy behind gramercy tavern, eleven madison park (though he's sold emp now), maialino, the modern, tabla, etc...so it should be pretty damned good.
There's a gourmet super burger counter place some brave young dude started up all by himself by the library, so I'll never go in a Five Guys without a gun pointed at me....
Quote from: xina on August 27, 2012, 05:37:28 PM
all burger joints need to offer a turkey or a veggie patty or they suck.
no they don't. you're going there for a hamburger - not a healthy meal. it's like saying all health food stores should have a corner for candy bars and soft drinks.
I tried 5 guys one time and didn't like it much. Must depend on the locale. I will say that having it brought home as opposed to eating at the restaurant may have hurt things, but the fries weren't crispy and tasted pretty bland. The bacon burgers were greasy and had no flavor. Kind of truck stop quality at best imo.
the best burgers in the world are at vic and irvs.
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did i forget to mention the onion rings?? look at those hand tossed badboys..
Quote from: bitter on August 28, 2012, 05:18:27 PM
I tried 5 guys one time and didn't like it much. Must depend on the locale. I will say that having it brought home as opposed to eating at the restaurant may have hurt things, but the fries weren't crispy and tasted pretty bland. The bacon burgers were greasy and had no flavor. Kind of truck stop quality at best imo.
which truck stop have you been to that has a better burger than 5 guys?Because I don't like 5 guys and I've been to most truck stops and I'll Tell you from first hand that everything at 5 guys is better than everything at flying j.
I know a lot of people who rave about their fires, but i think they suck. Well, at least the schmucks who work at the one near me always do something to make the fries taste like shit.
Rub them with shit?
never heard of 5 Guys but a former boss of mine was a manager at In-N-Out and he said the reason the fries aren't crispy is that they fry 'em from fresh, not frozen.
surely RAGER can attest
Love Five Guys Burgers! I go there every Friday night after work.
Quote from: priest on August 30, 2012, 12:51:59 PM
never heard of 5 Guys but a former boss of mine was a manager at In-N-Out and he said the reason the fries aren't crispy is that they fry 'em from fresh, not frozen.
surely RAGER can attest
this, as the reason why they aren't crispy is not entirely true. in n out does a single stage fry however to make fries super crispy you need to par-boil or par-fry them. essentially precooking them in a lower temp oil, letting them come to room temp then crisping up in hotter oil, the frozen fries have been par-fried already so they get super crispy. it is totally possible to ask the in n outers to make you "well done" fries, they take some of the ones out of the tray that have cooled a bit and throw them back in the oil.... and they're awesome.
Quote from: James1214 on August 30, 2012, 08:43:08 PM
Quote from: priest on August 30, 2012, 12:51:59 PM
never heard of 5 Guys but a former boss of mine was a manager at In-N-Out and he said the reason the fries aren't crispy is that they fry 'em from fresh, not frozen.
surely RAGER can attest
this, as the reason why they aren't crispy is not entirely true. in n out does a single stage fry however to make fries super crispy you need to par-boil or par-fry them. essentially precooking them in a lower temp oil, letting them come to room temp then crisping up in hotter oil, the frozen fries have been par-fried already so they get super crispy. it is totally possible to ask the in n outers to make you "well done" fries, they take some of the ones out of the tray that have cooled a bit and throw them back in the oil.... and they're awesome.
This.
Also, Five Guys has alway been underwhelming to me.
not sure if this has been mentioned, but if you got a peanut allergy, you better not be in the same parking lot with a 5 guys..
Quote from: mortlock on August 30, 2012, 11:48:23 PM
not sure if this has been mentioned, but if you got a peanut allergy, you better not be in the same parking lot with a 5 guys..
Yep, the one I went to in MA had peanut allergy warning signs plastered all over the doors and windows.
I tried Five Guys Burgers and Fries for the first time last night. There is one in Burlingame now. A couple of co-workers from West Virginia raved about them so I thought I'd check em out.
The burger was good but not remarkable. lots of topping options is a plus.
The fries sucked. They where a droopy, starchy, blob of oil. The peanut oil could have been a nice touch IF they where actually fried well.
Over priced! Almost $10 and I didn't even order a drink, WTF? For those prices I might as well go to The Counter.
For cheap fast food burgers I still prefer IN N Out. However, I usually will opt for a mom and pop burger joint. There is a place by me called Classic 101 Burger, I like to go there.
They were once a Dairy Belle but then started doing their own thing.
Do they have an acceptable position on forced ultrasounds? Today's modern super chains like to boss around the ladies and their damn wombs
so I went to In-n-Out to test that refried fry theory out, and I'm callin' bullshit like I've never called it before. crispy? yes. awesome? these were bad enough to put RAGER off of potato products for the next 45 years. the ideal fry is crispy outside, fluffy and just a tad chewy (if even for only one bite) inside, and should taste, well, like a fucking French fry. these were crispy/ oily on the outside and reconstituted canned shoestring potato powder on the inside. I couldn't even finish the shit, and that is very, very bad if my fat gluttonous ass is leaving paid-for food in the container. I want answers and I want them NOW
A new wrinkle emerges
I seen a Five Guys yesterday, but we ate at Chilli's instead.
One just opened but we also have The Counter & Umami Burger
Good burgers are my all time favorite food... I mean, I can even smash fast food bullshit and enjoy it. Tried the 5 guys in Pittsburgh and I wasn't impressed. People rave about it so I guess I should give it another try.
Best burgers: Burgatory (http://www.burgatorybar.com)
Enjoy River City Cafe too at the beach (http://www.rivercitycafe.com)
Quote from: Demon Lung on August 29, 2012, 05:28:35 AM
Quote from: bitter on August 28, 2012, 05:18:27 PM
I tried 5 guys one time and didn't like it much. Must depend on the locale. I will say that having it brought home as opposed to eating at the restaurant may have hurt things, but the fries weren't crispy and tasted pretty bland. The bacon burgers were greasy and had no flavor. Kind of truck stop quality at best imo.
which truck stop have you been to that has a better burger than 5 guys?Because I don't like 5 guys and I've been to most truck stops and I'll Tell you from first hand that everything at 5 guys is better than everything at flying j.
Does Flying J still have the good porno?
I Never noticed it. Most truckstops have porn stores right beside them or not far from them. You really only see lot lizards in the south and in Texas
Quote from: socket on September 24, 2012, 11:58:50 AM
Good burgers are my all time favorite food... I mean, I can even smash fast food bullshit and enjoy it. Tried the 5 guys in Pittsburgh and I wasn't impressed. People rave about it so I guess I should give it another try.
Best burgers: Burgatory (http://www.burgatorybar.com)
Enjoy River City Cafe too at the beach (http://www.rivercitycafe.com)
burgatory is awesome.
even though it's hot dogs and not burgers, i'd recommend station street hot dogs in point breeze. http://stationstreetpgh.com/
and for awesome bbq in the city, check out union pig and chicken in east liberty. http://unionpgh.com/
Going to Five Guys today. I like how they have malt vinegar for their fries.
Quote from: strangelight on September 24, 2012, 04:51:22 PM
Quote from: socket on September 24, 2012, 11:58:50 AM
Good burgers are my all time favorite food... I mean, I can even smash fast food bullshit and enjoy it. Tried the 5 guys in Pittsburgh and I wasn't impressed. People rave about it so I guess I should give it another try.
Best burgers: Burgatory (http://www.burgatorybar.com)
Enjoy River City Cafe too at the beach (http://www.rivercitycafe.com)
burgatory is awesome.
even though it's hot dogs and not burgers, i'd recommend station street hot dogs in point breeze. http://stationstreetpgh.com/
and for awesome bbq in the city, check out union pig and chicken in east liberty. http://unionpgh.com/
5 guys hotdogs are pretty good..believe it or not..
Uh.... No
5 Guys is indeed underwhelming.
yes five guys hot dog with bell pepper, bacon and mustard.
Had a burger at Hough's in Greenfield today. Fucking amazing. Smashed a few micros too.
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Quote from: rayinreverse on September 27, 2012, 01:46:13 PM
yes five guys hot dog with bell pepper, bacon and mustard.
fucking amazing..
I just saw signs posted that they will be opening a Five Guys Burgers and Fries just down the block from me in a vacant building were a cheap sushi buffet place used to be.
try the hotdog.
Try a local place instead.
he did say it was just down the block from him in a vacant building. cant get more local than that..
Try it and report back.
One thing I can say for 5 Guys -- their PR department is good. They get all kinds of media coverage and reviews. I'm not convinced it's because of the awesome food.
Quote from: mortlock on December 06, 2012, 11:03:06 PM
he did say it was just down the block from him in a vacant building. cant get more local than that..
Do I actually have to specify that I meant "locally owned"
Quote from: RAGER on December 07, 2012, 11:29:57 AM
Quote from: mortlock on December 06, 2012, 11:03:06 PM
he did say it was just down the block from him in a vacant building. cant get more local than that..
Do I actually have to specify that I meant "locally owned"
Depends, does morty actually have to specify every use of sarcasm?
Yes and a PM also in case I miss it the first time.
We stopped the McDonalds they were going to build across the street from Schaefers. I am so glad....
http://evanstonnow.com/story/government/bill-smith/2012-08-02/51206/new-mcdonalds-evanstons-not-lovin-it (http://evanstonnow.com/story/government/bill-smith/2012-08-02/51206/new-mcdonalds-evanstons-not-lovin-it)
I really don't understand why McDonalds ever needs to build another store ever again. Don't they already have one every mile in every populated area? For fuck sakes, how many do they need?
I directly attribute the closing of one of the most delicious, and all time favorite quickie burger joints in Boise to the opening of a 5 Guys down the street. Twice the cost for half the quality! Awesome!
I stand by my opinion... 5 guys is good but nothing special.
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The Beacon in Spartanburg SC.
This is a pork sandwich a-plenty. there's a sandwich under there. The best burgers anywhere.
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Zips in the Spokane WA area is pretty damn awesome too.
Here in Charlotte there's a few but my favorite is South 21
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Then there's Zacks
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The Penguin has been popular, but a nasty ownership war ensued after the tennants that built it up were ousted once their lease was up. Now they are coasting on the name recognition from that damn Guy Fieri show. There was a massive uproar due to the perceived greed of the owners. Apparently they were looking to franchise.
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When I lived in Spokane, I always thought Zips burgers were "meh", but they had the best fish and fries. I'd go about once a week to get an order of those. They were so good. In fact, everything they made was great but their burgers, imo.
Seriously, fuck Zips. Tastes like Mickey D's, only it costs more.
Damn. I liked em. It has been a few years.
Although as I sit here, I distinctly recall how good their fries were. Can't say I remember the burgers so much beyond an In-N-Out style now that I think of it.
I do remember I liked the place overall though.
I solved Five Guys' problem over the weekend:
Got a big ol' grease bag o' burgers and fries to-go, then swung by Braum's for milkshakes.
VICTORY
Braums = fail, on so many levels, bro.
Quote from: GodShifter on January 21, 2013, 02:57:16 PM
Braums = fail, on so many levels, bro.
:-[
Differing definitions of achievement I s'pose. Despite my personal affinity for the place, I sha'nt defend my actions. However, I will advise you not to besmirch said institution if'n you find yourself in central Oklahoma (as it has it's roots in Tuttle). Liable to find yourself gettin' strung up.
That being said, I believe the course of action holds true if you find yourself in a similar situation (i.e. enjoying Five Guys' product but finding their lack of milkshakes disturbing). Merely implement the dairy dessert beverage provider of your choosing.
Heh, Braums is okay for a milkshake if you're in a pinch for one, I suppose. Overall, I find their fare to be of substandard quality, but I see what you're getting at. You make do with what you've got.
Just yankin' your chain a bit :)
Quote from: GodShifter on January 21, 2013, 04:25:58 PM
Heh, Braums is okay for a milkshake if you're in a pinch for one, I suppose. Overall, I find their fare to be of substandard quality, but I see what you're getting at. You make do with what you've got.
Just yankin' your chain a bit :)
Dagnabit! Yanked again! ;)