Thoughts on Five Guys (the hamburger place)
Sep 11, 2015, 12:55 am
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Sep 11, 2015, 8:34 am
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About a year ago, I went into one in Chantilly with a colleague for lunch. It was his favorite lunch place. I could hear my arteries clogging just walking into the place and smelling the grease. I bought a diet coke and watched him eat the greasy burger and fries.
Sep 11, 2015, 10:23 am
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I have for a while wondered what the fuss was, but I've never got past the door because the smell and all the plastic is just repulsive.
Sep 12, 2015, 9:22 am
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Since I have been losing a lot of weight the past couple of years (I've dropped over 120 pounds, from around 290 to just under 170), I haven't had a Five Guys burger in that time. But I do eat their veggie sandwich, which I love. It's basically exactly the way I used to order my burgers there, but without the actual burger patty. It's basically a sauteed onions and mushroom sandwich with cheese.
Dec 10, 2015, 12:39 pm
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For 2x the cost (or more), it had better be!
OTOH, I don't think it really competes with them (except for their occasional and rather comical attempts at "premium burgers"), and I think it only competes with In'n'Out in that they're regional brands which (prior to 5 Guys trying to expand everywhere, it seems) people seem to go out of their way for.
If you look at 5 Guys as a chain version of a local burger joint serving something more like a diner burger, it's pretty good, but many of us are lucky enough to have better local options.
If you look at 5 Guys as a hipster-friendly "nicer fast food," it's pretty darn good, but compared to actual fast food it's really expensive.
OTOH, I don't think it really competes with them (except for their occasional and rather comical attempts at "premium burgers"), and I think it only competes with In'n'Out in that they're regional brands which (prior to 5 Guys trying to expand everywhere, it seems) people seem to go out of their way for.
If you look at 5 Guys as a chain version of a local burger joint serving something more like a diner burger, it's pretty good, but many of us are lucky enough to have better local options.
If you look at 5 Guys as a hipster-friendly "nicer fast food," it's pretty darn good, but compared to actual fast food it's really expensive.
Dec 14, 2015, 6:49 pm
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Not a fan of the fries at Five Guys, but I am a huge fan of being able to pick my toppings at no extra charge. Onions? NO THANKS. Mushrooms? YES PLEASE.
I do find it strange though that the refill policy changes from store to store. Some allow free refills only on the largest sized cup, but others allow it on any size.
I do find it strange though that the refill policy changes from store to store. Some allow free refills only on the largest sized cup, but others allow it on any size.
Dec 14, 2015, 11:24 pm
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I wonder if some of that is a matter of proximity to schools or other places kids or teenagers hang out; from what I've seen (in general; never seen this at 5 guys), sensitivity to abuse of refills goes hand in hand with a lot of kids/teenagers around.
Dec 15, 2015, 12:21 am
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I thought that it was standard to allow refills while still in the store as long as there's a drink dispenser accessible to customers. (The ones here have touchscreen Coke machines; perhaps there are some locations with machines behind the counter instead?)
Dec 18, 2015, 11:53 am
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Not a fan of the fries at Five Guys, but I am a huge fan of being able to pick my toppings at no extra charge. Onions? NO THANKS. Mushrooms? YES PLEASE.
I do find it strange though that the refill policy changes from store to store. Some allow free refills only on the largest sized cup, but others allow it on any size.
I do find it strange though that the refill policy changes from store to store. Some allow free refills only on the largest sized cup, but others allow it on any size.
Dec 18, 2015, 2:22 pm
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Five Guys isn't exactly *superb* but it's pretty good as far as chains go. The funny thing is that basically all American burger places, from your local diner to chains like Carls Jr., are better than the one chain that is globally available, McDonald's.
Dec 18, 2015, 4:38 pm
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5 Guys Rocks, their employees are Happy, and treat you Well.
You can always order a single, any way you like it,
I take extra peanuts and give them to the squirrels at home, in the yard....
I can not eat them every day, 2 times a week works for me.
INDY has 5 locations, the workers are always happy, and they serve a great product...
You can always order a single, any way you like it,
I take extra peanuts and give them to the squirrels at home, in the yard....
I can not eat them every day, 2 times a week works for me.
INDY has 5 locations, the workers are always happy, and they serve a great product...