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Just tried Five Guys, does it get better than this?
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alexthekid
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Habit is where its at.
SolidSnakesMyStepDad
Member
Damn called out.
Shamrock7r
Member
a bbqed South Texas burger laughs at Five Guys.
Dr.Guru of Peru
played the long game
never tried in and out. Just dont think five guys is great. I prefer McDonald'.
Tarkus
Member
I ate here last week and Five Guys on Northside Dr this week. Smashburger is much better imo.
I'm a pervert.
SolidSnakesMyStepDad
Member
Why do people feel like they have to post the same thread twice. I don't get it.
Zoe
Member
I just call them shitty cafeteria line delis.
AHA-Lambda
Member
I really like their burgers but I'm not going to say their the best, but I LOVE their fries and the inclusion of a Coke Freestyle machine 
(coming from UK perspective Five Guys is relatively new here)
(coming from UK perspective Five Guys is relatively new here)
In-N-Out.
But Five Guys is expanding more aggressively, so you're more likely to find a Five Guys around unless you're in Southern California. Here in Northern Cali we only have a few In-N-Outs... it's a drag.
I'll happily eat Five Guys above most other fast food joints. But not In-N-Out... though, I might make an exception of the line at In-N-Out is too out of hand... because it can get pretty bad sometimes. Super popular.
But Five Guys is expanding more aggressively, so you're more likely to find a Five Guys around unless you're in Southern California. Here in Northern Cali we only have a few In-N-Outs... it's a drag.
I'll happily eat Five Guys above most other fast food joints. But not In-N-Out... though, I might make an exception of the line at In-N-Out is too out of hand... because it can get pretty bad sometimes. Super popular.
OP is a Five Guys corporate shill confirmed.
Jacksinthe
Banned
Am I the only one that thought Five Guys was absolutely run of the mill bland? I really got nothing out of it as far as taste goes.
Or is the opening in my face bugged?
Or is the opening in my face bugged?
GAF never forgets.
Dr.Guru of Peru
played the long game
Nah i think so too. Id rather eat a value menu burger. I think most people agree, its just that five guys is very aggressive with viral marketers.
mmazurkiewicz
Member
I just had one of their milkshakes this past week. I think its a new thing they're doing, at least in this area.
Best strawberry shake I've ever had.
Best strawberry shake I've ever had.
Fried Food
Banned
the cajun fries are a revelation
Any Questions
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thekonamicode
Member
Both Subway and Jimmy John's have drive-thrus in my city. Five Guys is definitely fast food though. McDonalds in NYC doesn't have a drive-thru so that doesn't correlate.
triplestation
Member
when you think about it the peanuts arent actually free :^)
Yes, as far as I can tell Smashburger and Five Guys are in their own category in terms of cost/style. They're both non-restaurant fairly expensive burger chains. Smashburger has far better burgers, they both have different but really good fries although Five guys gives you basically a pound of them, for better or worse.
Comparing to the more traditional fast food restaurants doesn't make a lot of sense. I wouldn't compare del taco or taco bell to Chipotle or Moe's. Different product and customers
oreomunsta
Banned
Huh, I haven't experienced toasted cheese any time I've gone; always on the patty at the one I go to. Sorry that your experience there wasn't too good.
Warm Machine
Member
Fat Burger is better than Five Guys.
roflwaffles
Member
Here in California, Smashburger and the Habit are much better IMO.
Dorsal Axe
Member
Funnily enough, I've heard bad feedback about the London branches from several friends. One of them came with me to the Five Guys in Nottingham and he said it was much, much better and we both found the burgers to be very tasty. I guess they do something different there.
I really want to try Shake Shack one day though.
I think in terms of straight fast food, and not fast casual, yea, Five Guys is pretty much the pinnacle in the US. Though they only offer beef burgers or chicken breasts, they make them extremely well and offer a load of toppings. The peanut oil fries are also the bomb.
The only other place that comes close is In n' Out, and maybe Carl's Jr/Hardee's (though the quality of the product varies wildly by location there).
Edit: I agree that Red Robin is the best fast casual burgers. Nice, neutral atmosphere for sterile workplace gatherings too.
Gonzo The Great
Banned
Were you born without a tongue? Peter's Drive-In is literal garbage, and the fact that Calgarians tout it as if it's something special is an embarrassment to the city.
And no, nothing is better than Five Guys.
Gully State
Member
Yeah...for $16, you can easily get a better burger at a local joint.
fluffydelusions
Member
It's alright but too expensive IMO.
Las Vegas and soon Los Angeles are the cities with five guys, in n out, smash burger, and shake shack so you can try them all the same day.
If you come to LA you could get hook, habit, and umami as well.
fluffydelusions
Member
I have one within 5 minutes walking distance and never been lol. I just moved here a few months ago so that is my excuse. Never heard of them before until coming here.
DirtyManos
Member
Habit 4lyfe homes
mmazurkiewicz
Member
where are people coming up with $16?
I think their bacon cheeseburger is like $5.89. small fries are $2.xx.
meal comes out to $10.xx
I think their bacon cheeseburger is like $5.89. small fries are $2.xx.
meal comes out to $10.xx
My subway has a drive thru.
Mad Season
Banned
In n out is so overrated
pharmx
Member
Can someone break down the burger tiers for me? Which establishments would be:
Top Tier:
Mid Tier:
Bottom Tier:
If something other than the burger is being factored into the equation, for example amazing fries or fabulous shake, just make a note of it. Also, if you can describe what makes the burger special (special sauce/toppings, quality of meat, fancy bread/cheeses) that would be helpful as well.
We're getting a Five Guys nearby soon, and Elevation Burger just opened up across from a Red Robin here. The burger wars have started!
Top Tier:
Mid Tier:
Bottom Tier:
If something other than the burger is being factored into the equation, for example amazing fries or fabulous shake, just make a note of it. Also, if you can describe what makes the burger special (special sauce/toppings, quality of meat, fancy bread/cheeses) that would be helpful as well.
We're getting a Five Guys nearby soon, and Elevation Burger just opened up across from a Red Robin here. The burger wars have started!
ãInaba Residentã
Banned
oreomunsta
Banned
I've lived in Calgary and yeah... Peter's is shit. It was the best we had until 5G, Smash, and Fatburger came along.
EXTERMINATE this mistake in your life and visit it soon! =]
Colonel Nasty
Member
In N Out is awful. It's cheap and that's about it.
fluffydelusions
Member
lol
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