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Never tried 5 guys, but INO beats SS hands down.

First, the premise of the piece--that there is a "battle that's been brewing for the last few years between the three major heavyweights of the high-quality fast-food burger* world--is absurd. Five Guys has about 750 locations, In-N-Out has about 260, and Shake Shack thinks that they might have 20 locations in five years.

Second, as someone else pointed out, an evaluation of day-old burgers doesn't really relate to the 5 or 10 minute-old burgers we actually eat.

Third, it appears they decided to heavily weight "meat quality" after they scored the burgers

I love In-n-Out Burger! There's two locations a short drive from my home. :)

In terms of taste - Shake Shack, I-N-O, Five guys

Volume - 5 guys, I-N-O, Shake shack

Price - I-N-O, 5 guys, Shake shack

Grease - I-N-O, 5 guys and shake shack

Not sure they can be compared, if I am starving, I would go for 5 guys, shake shack if I want a nice burger and I-N-O if I have a craving for a quick burger (that is, if I was out West).

Interesting about the grease..

So with the rating.. I assume I-N-O has the most grease?

Maybe because In N Out is West Coast based, and so I can't have it whenever I want, makes it more desirable. There's a Five Guys up the road from me, and I never ever go.

This thread should be combined with the other thread comparing 5 Guys and In and Out.

I tried a ShackBurger last night in Miami Beach. I thought it was a good burger, the beef patty was quite soft and juicy. The Shack sauce reminded me of In-N-Out thousand island style dressing. My big complaint is the burger is tiny. I has one single shackburger and was still hungry until I also polished off some frozen custard shake thing. And the single was almost $4.75. The double was $8 something. For sheer value I go with In-N-Out. BTW I also walked by a Five Guys and was blown away by the prices, the basic cheeseburger (not the junior one) was more expensive than Shake Shack, even though it seemed a more downscale place.

I've eaten at 5 Guys twice in the last few years here in Florida.

I have not been impressed at all. Especially when you consider the price. :td:

The last time, I treated a friend and the total for two burgers, one large fries, one medium soda and one water (free) was over $18.

The fries were either big and soggy or tiny little hard pieces.

The burgers were falling apart on greasy buns but still fairly decent.

I'd rather grill a dozen better burgers at home.

With all the hype, I was expecting a much better experience both times.

Order the fries "well done" or even "well well" and they'll be perfect for you. :p:D



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Just ate at a smashburger for the first time - - not good.
Still love In N Out.

I don't know the other 2 burgers but I know shake shack. Love that burger! Love their french fries too. When those fries come well done, they're great. Shake Shack is a huge reason we go to Citifield.

Since my last post.. I've eaten at 5 guys 2 more times..

I get that you get a lot more choices of selections.. and that it takes 8 to 10 minutes to get the order..

I get that they pour alot of fries into the bag, and that they hand form the burger because there's so much in it.

I don't mind the price.. I just don't get the place, because the burger isn't that much better than other places..

Maybe its because you can customize the burger the way you want it..

It's finally time to try it. Five Guys is a mile from my house but never went. Today is the big day for lunch. I'm especially looking forward to some of those fries!

So how did it go.. Did you try the cajun fries, cause that's where its at..

the sea salt one is nice too.. but doesnt have that kick..

Do list exactly what you put on the burger.. as there are like 15 choices..