Five Guys

Tokyo Slim · Jul 23, 2009

Originally Posted by Class54

I can't believe there is a thread on this site in which members are actually recommending Burger King, Wendy's, and/or McDonalds.

I guess I can understand why someone would willingly eat the baconator: cold, slimy bacon; tepid cheese; unevenly prepared meat; stale, yet soggy bun.

Sounds divine.

You are mistaken, we are not recommending these places as the "best". We are merely saying that they are better than 5Guys.

kwilkinson · Jul 23, 2009

Originally Posted by Tokyo Slim

Their toppings and condiments are amongst the most disappointing things to me.

I expect pickles to have a little snap to them. Onions to be a little crunchy. Lettuce to be crisp. Five Guys has none of this. Every piece of the burger is the same consistency. It was rather dismaying.

This has not been my experience. But if it were, and everytime I went to Five Guys I got ****** toppings, then I'd be a lot more apt to share your opinion of the place.

Tokyo Slim · Jul 23, 2009

Originally Posted by kwilkinson

This has not been my experience. But if it were, and everytime I went to Five Guys I got ****** toppings, then I'd be a lot more apt to share your opinion of the place.

There's only one here. I've been twice (a month between visits, just to give it a fair chance). Same story both times.

kwilkinson · Jul 23, 2009

Originally Posted by Tokyo Slim

There's only one here. I've been twice (a month between visits, just to give it a fair chance). Same story both times.

I've also only been to one, 86th street in Indianapolis, in case you're ever there

. I would definitely be pissed if I had non crunchy lettuce or soggy onions. Luckily, that one always has pretty good toppings. Anyway, I still don't think 5 Guys is the best burger ever or anything. I just think it's the best widely available quick-service burger I've ever had.

Tokyo Slim · Jul 23, 2009

Originally Posted by kwilkinson

I've also only been to one, 86th street in Indianapolis, in case you're ever there

. I would definitely be pissed if I had non crunchy lettuce or soggy onions. Luckily, that one always has pretty good toppings. Anyway, I still don't think 5 Guys is the best burger ever or anything. I just think it's the best widely available quick-service burger I've ever had.
Also depends on your idea of "quick service". The first time I went, there was a 15 minute line and a 25 minute wait. The second time was a two minute line and an 20 minute wait.

This is the description of the area that Five Guys resides in:

What's Coming to The Landing? Wide, vibrant sidewalks—lined with lively cafes, dynamic retail shops and cozy residential buildings—will encourage pedestrians to stroll throughout the varied streets. A collection of restaurants surrounding a strong retail core will create a venue vibrant enough to be a year-round destination.

haha... its in Renton, sandwiched in between Fry's and Boeing. Classy!

Johnny_5 · Jul 23, 2009

Went to Five Guys tonight and it was as great as ever and the cheese was perfectly melted as always incase you are reading Rambo.

essdee · Jul 23, 2009

I've always heard about five guys, now I just wish they would make one in SD...

brittain · Jul 23, 2009

Ive always had melted cheese and fresh, crispy toppings. Im not totally smitten like a lot of DC people are, but for the money, they're hard to beat.

JSC437 · Jul 23, 2009

I heard they are opening a location near Grand Central (east side)... is there any truth to this?

Roikins · Jul 23, 2009

I enjoy Five Guys when I'm in DC, but maybe it's because it's wrapped in the foil, but it just seems like a dense and greasy burger to me, which makes it great when you're having or had some drinks, but I can't seem to enjoy too much when I've not been drinking.

TexasLidig8r · Jul 23, 2009

Originally Posted by essdee

I've always heard about five guys, now I just wish they would make one in SD...

IN - N - OUT Burger is better than a consolation prize for you!

ghulkhan · Jul 23, 2009

Originally Posted by TexasLidig8r

IN - N - OUT Burger is better than a consolation prize for you!

+1

i dont know why anyone would ever got o five guys if they have access to in n out

EL72 · Jul 23, 2009

Originally Posted by JSC4President

I heard they are opening a location near Grand Central (east side)... is there any truth to this?

Don't know about Grand Central but I've noticed a couple have popped up in Manhattan since my last visit. One near NYU and another on Bleecker in the west village.

intent · Jul 24, 2009

The name sounds like a gay bar.

jaydc7 · Jul 24, 2009

Five Guys or In and Out? haha

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