Just stumbled upon Five Guys - Page 2

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

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.

GTsetGO · 11-01-2010, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Am I the only one who thinks these are way overpriced and not worth the hype??

i have found that they are hit and miss.

Charlottesville 5 guys = hamburger awesomeness.

Hampton 5 guys = overpriced mediocre burger

i could go on as i have been quite a few 5 guys

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.

Bill86 · 11-02-2010, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Am I the only one who thinks these are way overpriced and not worth the hype??

Nope, I hate those small patty grease burgers. I've been there once...there was a lot of hype and I was pretty hungry. Didn't do it for me. The fries are fresh cut...meh...they just take a whole potato and throw in through a press. Then deep fry them it takes like 3 minutes and 30 seconds for fresh cut fries. I worked at a VERY VERY similar burger joint a few years back, never could eat the food.

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.

kelmac07 · 11-02-2010, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by GTsetGO

i have found that they are hit and miss.

Charlottesville 5 guys = hamburger awesomeness.

Hampton 5 guys = overpriced mediocre burger

i could go on as i have been quite a few 5 guys

Of course, this is the one I ate at!!

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.

landhoney · 11-02-2010, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by GTsetGO

i have found that they are hit and miss.

Charlottesville 5 guys = hamburger awesomeness.

Hampton 5 guys = overpriced mediocre burger

i could go on as i have been quite a few 5 guys

I agree, up in MD could barely get my mouth around the double cheeseburger, down here they smash the burgers down with a press like Steak and Shake

Da Klugs · 11-02-2010, 09:04 AM

once a week lunch stop for us.

About a PC round trip journey.... with a bit of wandering.

Best part of going there is watching "rookies" that let their 4 kids each order a large fry.

McSmokey · 11-02-2010, 09:38 AM

Love going to Five Guys. Usually the sack is so full of fries you have to dump it out on a plate just to get the burger. It's Awesome!!

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.

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

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, 06:29 PM	#21
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	#22
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

11-01-2010, 06:48 PM	#23
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	#24
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	#26
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	#28
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	#30
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, 09:04 AM	#32
Da Klugs Juan of 11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Right here Posts: 4,219 Trading: (8)	Re: Just stumbled upon Five Guys once a week lunch stop for us. About a PC round trip journey.... with a bit of wandering. Best part of going there is watching "rookies" that let their 4 kids each order a large fry. __________________ Communities Not Commodities. Punctuation challenged, but trying. Proud winner of phase 1 of the Weight loss contest

11-02-2010, 09:38 AM	#33
McSmokey Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Justin Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 948 Trading: (30)	Re: Just stumbled upon Five Guys Love going to Five Guys. Usually the sack is so full of fries you have to dump it out on a plate just to get the burger. It's Awesome!! __________________ "Although personally I am quite content with existing explosives, I feel we must not stand in the path of improvement." Winston Churchill

11-02-2010, 09:57 AM	#34
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	#35
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	#36
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	#37
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,275 Trading: (66)	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. __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.

11-02-2010, 10:24 AM	#38
HollywoodQue Invictus Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Howard Location: In the "D" Posts: 3,119 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	#39
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?

11-02-2010, 03:04 PM	#40
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!!!!