Just stumbled upon Five Guys - Page 2

DocLogic77 · 11-01-2010, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by BeerAdvocate

I prefer Smash Burger and In N Out

Smashburger is terrific.

bscottskangum · 11-01-2010, 05:55 PM

I enjoy 5 guys...but it is too expensive for a burger and fries....you can get a great burger for less

I prefer a local joint... Smitty's Better Burger http://www.smittysbetterburger.com/

68TriShield · 11-01-2010, 06:00 PM

After having fresh Venison burgers yesterday,it's tough to think about Beef.
So juicy and tender...

elderboy02 · 11-01-2010, 06:03 PM

There is one 200 feet from my work. I don't get there as often as I like to because of the price, but it is good!

CigarNut · 11-01-2010, 06:04 PM

One of the best burgers in Oregon... My favorite is Tommy's Original in LA

11-01-2010, 06:16 PM

I know other places I can get a better burger,but by fast food standards, they are pretty darn good.

Cheers,
G

ninjavanish · 11-01-2010, 06:29 PM

Listen, if you guys want to compare burgers... it's OBVIOUS... that the best burgers come from my own grill and from my own kitchen... HOWEVER... for $6.49+tax (The price for a 5G Bacon CB at my nearest location) I feel like it is a darn good deal for what it is. And it's not JUST the burger that you get. Most people just stop by long enough to place an order, pay, pick up and take out... but if you ever get the chance to stop in and watch the process that they use to create burgers at such a rapid pace (Same with In-and-Out)... and to see your fries being made right in front of you... I mean literally... it was a whole potato less than 30 seconds before it was french fries... It's the EXPERIENCE that I enjoy...

Ok so it's clear that I love a good burger joint... and trust me, I'm a self-proclaimed aficionado... But there is something about both Five Guys and In-and-Out (Especially in-and-out) that reminds me of how it must have been in the olden days. Like... I could almost close my eyes and imagine a jukebox playing Chuck Berry music with a parking lot full of 1950's Chevy Bel-Air's.

These two places are the essence of the burger joint... and I say screw Ruby Tuesday's and Chili's and those wannabe "Something for everyone" type restaurants... I like a place that does one thing... and does it well... and has no problem about saying it...

Just look at the menu... You can get a burger... or a cheeseburger... or a bacon cheeseburger... and just for good measure 5 guys throw in a decent hot dog... which I'm sure not many here will refute the goodness that can be found betwixt those buns (Yeah, I said it... what?).

688sonarmen · 11-01-2010, 06:45 PM

It's good but I'm totally worthless at work after eating one. There should be a warning "Don't eat 5 guys and drive home" as you are asking to fall asleep at the wheel

HollywoodQue · 11-02-2010, 10:24 AM

Some of the best, if not the best, burgers I have ever tasted...but be careful, they are addictive.

MajorCaptSilly · 11-02-2010, 10:47 AM

We just had Five Guys after my son's knee surgery on Friday. It's not on my allowed to eat list since I'm trying to lose weight, but it was a wonderful change of pace. Those fries are awesome!

MCS

Smokin Gator · 11-01-2010, 06:48 PM

Love me some 5 Guys. The small burger and small fries is way more than enough!!

AD720 · 11-01-2010, 06:52 PM

My favorite part about 5 guys is the attitude of the employees. It's a breath of fresh air, at least here in center city. The company must take good care of them and it shows in the way they treat the customers.

forgop · 11-01-2010, 07:13 PM

Buddy of mine updated his facebook status a few weeks ago something like "I had Five Guys for lunch today"...took on a whole new meaning after awhile.

BigCat · 11-02-2010, 06:06 AM

I think it's great. I stopped by a couple weeks ago and grabbed a burger and fries. I don't remember what I paid, but it didn't strike me as out of line for what I got. The large fry was HUGE and the burger was pretty sizeable as well. They just opened a second location closer to my house than the one I stopped at - it could be dangerous. It is the best fast food burger I've ever had by far, though I've never had the pleasure of In-N-Out burger, despite my love of the Big Lebowski.

Bunker · 11-02-2010, 06:44 AM

We were into the local on about a year ago, and then suddenly the management changed. The buns we no longer fresh and they started to ration the napkins (can you eat those fries without a couple of dozen napkins? I can't). We haven't been there since.

shilala · 11-02-2010, 09:57 AM

I like the peanuts.

If I order a cheeseburger, large fries and a drink, it's more than enough for two people.
In comparison, Burger King would cost more to feed two people, and everything there is gross aside from the Whopper (which is also arguable, but I love them sunsab1tchez).
I don't think five guys burgers are any kind of culinary masterpiece. I do think that if a couple orders smart and shares, it's a good value with food that's above average for fast food. And it's fun.

docdoty · 11-02-2010, 10:10 AM

5 guys is good, we just got one in lubbock about 6 months ago

LasciviousXXX · 11-02-2010, 10:16 AM

We just got a 5 Guys built a couple miles from our house. Never had it but will have to give it a shot after all this talk

NCRadioMan · 11-02-2010, 10:22 AM

As a connoisseur of fine, fast-food dining, I can't think of a better place to enjoy ones time of consumption.

11-02-2010, 03:04 PM

They haven't been here two long, maybe a year/ year and half. I love them, food is just fresh!! And thats what it is all about! Somebody said something about Wendy's earlier, OMG I hate their burgers! One of the best things I like is the fresh Jalapenos, no other fast food place has them! No In and Out here, there is a Smash Burger 15 to 20 miles from me but I haven't eaten there yet, need to try it out.

Five Guys for me and the wife, 1 double cheese burger, one burger, small fry with tax is $12.59 and we both leave fat fat full. That is not a bad deal for fresh food. I didn't add the drinks because they are over priced everywhere!!!!

11-01-2010, 05:55 PM	#2
bscottskangum Oh yeah, I'm awesome! Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Barry Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 681 Trading: (11)	Re: Just stumbled upon Five Guys I enjoy 5 guys...but it is too expensive for a burger and fries....you can get a great burger for less I prefer a local joint... Smitty's Better Burger http://www.smittysbetterburger.com/

11-01-2010, 06:00 PM	#3
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,195 Trading: (40)	Re: Just stumbled upon Five Guys After having fresh Venison burgers yesterday,it's tough to think about Beef. So juicy and tender...

11-01-2010, 06:03 PM	#4
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,519 Trading: (133)	Re: Just stumbled upon Five Guys There is one 200 feet from my work. I don't get there as often as I like to because of the price, but it is good!

11-01-2010, 06:04 PM	#5
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Just stumbled upon Five Guys One of the best burgers in Oregon... My favorite is Tommy's Original in LA __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

11-01-2010, 06:16 PM	#6
Martel Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Just stumbled upon Five Guys I know other places I can get a better burger,but by fast food standards, they are pretty darn good. Cheers, G

11-01-2010, 06:29 PM	#7
ninjavanish Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Trust me, your humi isn't big enough. Posts: 507 Trading: (16)	Re: Just stumbled upon Five Guys Listen, if you guys want to compare burgers... it's OBVIOUS... that the best burgers come from my own grill and from my own kitchen... HOWEVER... for $6.49+tax (The price for a 5G Bacon CB at my nearest location) I feel like it is a darn good deal for what it is. And it's not JUST the burger that you get. Most people just stop by long enough to place an order, pay, pick up and take out... but if you ever get the chance to stop in and watch the process that they use to create burgers at such a rapid pace (Same with In-and-Out)... and to see your fries being made right in front of you... I mean literally... it was a whole potato less than 30 seconds before it was french fries... It's the EXPERIENCE that I enjoy... Ok so it's clear that I love a good burger joint... and trust me, I'm a self-proclaimed aficionado... But there is something about both Five Guys and In-and-Out (Especially in-and-out) that reminds me of how it must have been in the olden days. Like... I could almost close my eyes and imagine a jukebox playing Chuck Berry music with a parking lot full of 1950's Chevy Bel-Air's. These two places are the essence of the burger joint... and I say screw Ruby Tuesday's and Chili's and those wannabe "Something for everyone" type restaurants... I like a place that does one thing... and does it well... and has no problem about saying it... Just look at the menu... You can get a burger... or a cheeseburger... or a bacon cheeseburger... and just for good measure 5 guys throw in a decent hot dog... which I'm sure not many here will refute the goodness that can be found betwixt those buns (Yeah, I said it... what?).

11-01-2010, 06:45 PM	#8
688sonarmen Shipmate! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Jake Location: Norwich, Ct Posts: 2,698 Trading: (17)	Re: Just stumbled upon Five Guys It's good but I'm totally worthless at work after eating one. There should be a warning "Don't eat 5 guys and drive home" as you are asking to fall asleep at the wheel

11-02-2010, 10:24 AM	#9
HollywoodQue Invictus Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Howard Location: In the "D" Posts: 3,125 Trading: (46)	Re: Just stumbled upon Five Guys Some of the best, if not the best, burgers I have ever tasted...but be careful, they are addictive.

11-02-2010, 10:47 AM	#10
MajorCaptSilly Sklee Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Mishawaka, IN Posts: 2,523 Trading: (30)	Re: Just stumbled upon Five Guys We just had Five Guys after my son's knee surgery on Friday. It's not on my allowed to eat list since I'm trying to lose weight, but it was a wonderful change of pace. Those fries are awesome! MCS __________________ Pillsbury, Minneapolis, Prince, Spoon Bridge and Cherry, coinkydink?

11-01-2010, 06:48 PM	#11
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Re: Just stumbled upon Five Guys Love me some 5 Guys. The small burger and small fries is way more than enough!! __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

11-01-2010, 06:52 PM	#12
AD720 I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The City of BOTL-erly Love Posts: 2,684 Trading: (73)	Re: Just stumbled upon Five Guys My favorite part about 5 guys is the attitude of the employees. It's a breath of fresh air, at least here in center city. The company must take good care of them and it shows in the way they treat the customers. __________________

11-01-2010, 07:13 PM	#13
forgop Not a puffer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Duane Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2,869 Trading: (40)	Re: Just stumbled upon Five Guys Buddy of mine updated his facebook status a few weeks ago something like "I had Five Guys for lunch today"...took on a whole new meaning after awhile.

11-02-2010, 06:06 AM	#14
BigCat My back is now unwatched. Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Colin Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 723 Trading: (5)	Re: Just stumbled upon Five Guys I think it's great. I stopped by a couple weeks ago and grabbed a burger and fries. I don't remember what I paid, but it didn't strike me as out of line for what I got. The large fry was HUGE and the burger was pretty sizeable as well. They just opened a second location closer to my house than the one I stopped at - it could be dangerous. It is the best fast food burger I've ever had by far, though I've never had the pleasure of In-N-Out burger, despite my love of the Big Lebowski. __________________ "Now, I don't approve of dissipation, and I don't indulge in it either; but I haven't a particle of confidence in a man who has no redeeming petty vices." Mark Twain

11-02-2010, 06:44 AM	#15
Bunker New hardware installed. Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Rick Location: Moonbatachusetts Posts: 950 Trading: (18)	Re: Just stumbled upon Five Guys We were into the local on about a year ago, and then suddenly the management changed. The buns we no longer fresh and they started to ration the napkins (can you eat those fries without a couple of dozen napkins? I can't). We haven't been there since. __________________ "Good is good, even if no one is doing it - and wrong is wrong, even if everyone is doing it."

11-02-2010, 09:57 AM	#16
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Just stumbled upon Five Guys I like the peanuts. If I order a cheeseburger, large fries and a drink, it's more than enough for two people. In comparison, Burger King would cost more to feed two people, and everything there is gross aside from the Whopper (which is also arguable, but I love them sunsab1tchez). I don't think five guys burgers are any kind of culinary masterpiece. I do think that if a couple orders smart and shares, it's a good value with food that's above average for fast food. And it's fun. __________________

11-02-2010, 10:10 AM	#17
docdoty Cigars & Guns...what else Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Justin Location: Homer, mi Posts: 429 Trading: (8)	Re: Just stumbled upon Five Guys 5 guys is good, we just got one in lubbock about 6 months ago __________________ Enjoy what you smoke, and Smoke what you enjoy

11-02-2010, 10:16 AM	#18
LasciviousXXX Team of 11...Always Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Týr Location: New Orleans Posts: 4,579 Trading: (8)	Re: Just stumbled upon Five Guys We just got a 5 Guys built a couple miles from our house. Never had it but will have to give it a shot after all this talk

11-02-2010, 10:22 AM	#19
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,291 Trading: (67)	Re: Just stumbled upon Five Guys As a connoisseur of fine, fast-food dining, I can't think of a better place to enjoy ones time of consumption. __________________ That's when I got it. - Tristan (Shack XX)

11-02-2010, 03:04 PM	#20
tx_tuff Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Just stumbled upon Five Guys They haven't been here two long, maybe a year/ year and half. I love them, food is just fresh!! And thats what it is all about! Somebody said something about Wendy's earlier, OMG I hate their burgers! One of the best things I like is the fresh Jalapenos, no other fast food place has them! No In and Out here, there is a Smash Burger 15 to 20 miles from me but I haven't eaten there yet, need to try it out. Five Guys for me and the wife, 1 double cheese burger, one burger, small fry with tax is $12.59 and we both leave fat fat full. That is not a bad deal for fresh food. I didn't add the drinks because they are over priced everywhere!!!!