The best thing here in my opinion is the Cajun fries. It does look a bit gross since it was covered in oil.. but that's where all the good flavor comes in. The burgers wasn't too bad. I didn't know that the regulars included two patties, so I found that out when I got my food. I don't know why they put the food in the bag when I was dining in. I felt like if they didn't put the aluminum foil on the burgers it would've been better. The one thing I hate about burgers is that the buns could get soggy. This burger I had was just that burger. The meat was delicious and the toppings were wonderful, but the buns.... Wrapping it up will definitely make them soggy. I would go back to give this place a second try.. just for those Cajun fries. read more

I walk into five guys on March 10, around 6:30 pm and the first thing I notice is how clean the restaurant was. Although, Workers were lacking enthusiasm I was not at all affected because I do understand that they were indeed busy and short staffed. The worker that assisted me had effective communication skills she was very attentive and listened to my entire order she also had a sort of readiness to her demeanor, not as if she was rushing me but she was ready to take my order. The environment was extremely clean which is always an A+. Attire: everyone was dressed professionally Presentation: the food looked so good Atmosphere: It is a very chill restaurant, not loud, faint music in the background Effectiveness: I don't think this place makes mistakes, they're very attentive and they always get my order right Punctuality: Considering the fact that the food is fresh our order didn't take long at all Disposition: Great Quality Willingness: Even though they had a crowd the worker never failed to give us valuable instructions when it came to pouring our drinks and even ordering fries Location: Its in a great location with the option of outside dining Attitude: They were just there to work a very professional vibe I love five guys I eat here all the time and I have yet to have a negative experience with them. read more

I don't care how many guys made the double hamburger I had. It was delicious--huge, juicy, and very tasty. They put all the things I usually put in my burger. Although, I think there's a sneaky sixth person somewhere who didn't get the memo about not putting cartilage bits in the burger. Also, the cajun fries were soggy and too salty. These are the reasons why I'm giving this place 3 star instead of 4. read more

I've been itchin' to review this place for a LONG ASS TIME now.......... All I hear about is "It's better than In-n-out" or "Its like the EAST COAST VERSION OF IN-N-OUT"...... Let's get one thing CLEAR. It is nothing like In-n-out...... Though, it does have it's perks... Let me dissect Five guys for you............... 1. The Location: Do you know what Carson is famous for? Besides the Ikea........ Absolutely nothing... People from Carson can attest to that. It's right off the Freeway in this rinky dinky mall and it's all the way at the end..... You can't miss it! 2. The price: 4-5 bucks dependin' on which burger you get. If you get a Small Cheese burger it's 3.99. A regular cheese burger 4.99. I got the regular 5 dollar burger and I was not surprised impressed with the size.... 3. The Burger: It's ok...... Seriously, it's not bad. The bun is fresh and soft.... The patty itself feels like a real Hamburger grounded up Patty as opposed to anything else. The cool thing is you can add a bunch of random-ass toppings free of charge: Relish, Ketchup, Green peppers, Mushrooms, A 1 Sauce, Bbq sauce...... etc. etc. Though, it's a bit small for my taste. I'm not a 300 lb fat-ass who likes to eat. But more like a competitive eater stuck in this 6 foot 190 Asian man's body.... Though, that is beside the point...... The point is I would need to eat another burger to get full..... I'm not gonna drop another 4-5 bucks (10 bucks total for all you mathematically challenged) to get full..... 4. The fries are terrible. They are so fuckin' generic. If you want more of their fries, just go to the Great Steak and potato company and it's the same ish...... Seriously, at least Carls. Jr. has Criss- Cut fries, Jack in the Box has Curly fries, Wendys has um....... Well, nevermind! You get the point. In-n-out has their own unique fries. But 5 guys? NADA? ZIP... ZILTCH!!!!!!! NOTHING........ They come in the same kind of cup as well..... 5. They offer hotdogs and other items but I didn't bother to get it. 6. An interesting fact is that each Five guys gives you free Peanuts..... YES!. PEANUTS GET YOUR PEANUTS. What the fuck? What happens if you're allergic to Peanuts? How about something universal that everyone can munch on? At least Pat and Oscars gives you fresh bread...... :::SIGH:: It didn't help that the boxes of peanuts were stacked on top of the two trash cans which made me more apprehensive of taking them to begin with...... 7.... If I had no other burger to eat I would eat here.... It's not bad but I just don't think it's as good as everyone makes it out to be.... read more

I don't know what the debate is about? In-n-out vs. Five guys? You can't even compare the two! It's like comparing an apple to a monkey. I've been hearing a lot of noise about Five Guys for the past year and I had very high hopes. The burger tasted like the cafeteria burger in high school. I don't typically give 1 stars, but I was very disappointed. The fries almost saved them, but at the end, it was too greasy and salty. Please don't put Five Guys and In-n-out in the same sentence. read more

This place is just average. The fries are not that good. We split the regular fries between two people and we didn't even want to finish it. I would rather eat the fries at McDonalds. (They taste better) I got their veggie burger with cheese. I was expecting a veggie pattie in it. All I got was what you would get if you got a burger ... minus the pattie. Lame. Also, there was a lot of cheese in it. Too much. Parking: Lots of parking in the shopping mall lot. read more

Probably one of the best burgers I've had in awhile. Its ridiculously good. The toppings they offer make all the difference. Free grilled mushrooms, jalapeno peppers, and green peppers with A-1 sauce on my burger?! Hell yea! Wash it all down with a generous overfilled cup of their fresh cut fries and your in business. I'm also a fan on of In-N-Out, but honestly the only thing that's better are their prices. Five Guys FTW!.. now open one up in L.A. dammit! read more

Five Guys - Burgers Near Me - Carson, California

Personally, I like in and out better - but Five Guys is pretty good. You cannot really compare the burgers since one is East Coast greasy style that is messy ala Carl's Jr. The meat tastes fresh - like just grounded. Definitely worth trying. read more

I decided to try this place because people were going crazy about it. First off, let me say that I like to think of myself as a french fry connoisseur and this place has some gross fries. The burgers arent great..they're missing something. I'm pretty sure I could make a better burger at home. Dont believe the hype... read more

I love how you can choose whatever toppings you want for your burger and I like how the fries are made with peanut oil; but aside from all that good stuff, I still don't think it's all that good here - to me, it was just whatevers. And you really can't compare Five Guys to In-N-Out because they both serve different types of burgers and it's all based on preference to which is better. Therefore, I don't think one is better than another, but I do however prefer In-N-Out burgers over Five Guys. read more

Five Guys - Little Cheeseburger and Fries - Burgers Near Me - Carson, California

Seems like Yelpers are split on this place: some love it some seriously disappointed. Without reguritating the reviews, I would say that I probably won't be going back here. 5 guys must have been born when 5 guys were sitting around, trying to figure out how to chip away at the overwhelming monopoly of burger market share in Southern California....when, they gave birth to the "5 Guys" concept. We'll allow people to throw on some rather bland toppings, and charge 200% more for the burger. That's right -- a burger, fries, and a coke for $10. And you know what, it'll cost 2x as much as In-N-Out, and yet, it'll taste half as good. And the best part: PEOPLE WILL BE LINING UP TO BUY OUR SHITTY BURGERS. And guess what? It sure seems to be working! The place was quite busy when I went. I'm not a big burger guy, but this place seriously disappoints. Burger, fries, and a coke -- the model is OWNED by In-N-Out. Next time I find myself at Carson mall, I'll definitely be hitting up Panera for lunch..... read more

I have tried Five Guys on 2 diff occasions. First time I thought it was whatevs. Cajun fries were bomb though. Second time I was much more impressed. It tasted pretty darn good and the addition of jalapenos gave it a nice kick. It is kind of pricey though. Friend ordered a Triple Bacon Cheeseburger and it was $7.50. Overall, I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here. It is good for what it is but definitely not as good as In-N-Out. Solid 3 stars. read more

The Good: About freaking time that a Five Guys opens out here!! Great place with a great menu, nice and simple burger, hot dogs and fries. They have 2 style of burgers the famous, which is 2 patties and the little, 1 patty. They have a nice selection of toppings that you can put on your burger and then they make it to order. While you wait chow down on some peanuts. My GPS died on the way to this place, but it's easy to find its on the outside of the South Bay Pavillion. The Bad: It's all the way in Carson, but considering I had to take a 45 minute metro ride when I was back east it's not too bad. The Ben: I use to call it the In-N-Out of the east coast, .now I just call it Five Guys. read more

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I really liked Five Guys. It can get really expensive depending how you order but they have great burgers and fries and free peanuts! They need to have an option of buns with no seeds and gluten free buns. read more

Five Guys - Little Cheesebuger $6.89 - Burgers Near Me - Carson, California

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This location is only accepting CASH. When I place my entire order the individual informed myself at the end of my order that they are only accepting CASH. Very frustrating. It would be great if you tell individuals ahead of time or take time to place a sign in the restaurant cash only. read more

The service in itself was immaculate, a large fry is more like a xl fry with the amount they give you. Overall good eatin and service.

Great Customer service. Staff is really nice and food was really delicious. Such a clean environment as well. Thankful to get food here.

I first had this burger at the West Village when I was still living in the eastcoast because of all the raves that I kept hearing about. Being a cali girl and spoiled with all the burger joints we have down here (esp Inn N Out), I had very high expectations for this burger. THE VERDICT: Patties were nice and juicey, fresh veggies, and staff was quick and got my order exactly as I wanted. Inn n Out with their new paper thin economy patties does not compare, except maybe their fries are still amazing. Five Guys has terrible fries, doesn't taste anything more than the spices they put on and a lump of cut up deep fried potatoes. The 4 stars all go toward the quality of their burgers. This particular restaurant didn't seem as authentic as the West Village branch so I took out one star. Boxes of the free peanuts were put on top of trash bins whereas at the West Village branch, they actually had barrels of peanuts at the front of the restaurant! Prices I could definitely agree with, it was WAY less than the West Village branch. I guess it goes with the standard of living..I mean, what could you expect from Carson??! ;) RECOMMENDATIONS: Bacon cheeseburger with hot sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, mayo, and ketchup. The hot sauce tastes very similar to the mild hot wings sauce that they use on Hooters wings, so if you can bare that, it's worth it. The hot sauce really makes the flavor of the patties come out more! read more

Five Guys - Hope you're hungry! Bacon cheeseburger with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, mayo, ketchup, and hot sauce. - Burgers Near Me - Carson, California

Went out on a limb to try this place out. I liked that you can customize everything, but I wasn't very impressed. After the hype I've heard it has on the East Coast, I thought this could potentially be a place that may start popping up on the West. Yeah...definitely would not hold my breath on that. I ordered the burger - put in my thangs - and the cajun fries. What I did not realize was that the burger had TWO patties. O.o Pleasant surprise? It's hard to say. The burger itself was good. The meat is on the thinner side, but I guess having two patties makes up for it? Or, I suppose, that was the purpose. In any case, I was not blown away. Overall, it's worth a try and the prices are reasonable enough, I'll definitely be coming back, but not because of the food, but moreso for convenience. read more

Five Guys - Burgers Near Me - Carson, California

The burgers are actually pretty good. Wasn't actually planning on coming here, but my friend said that he loved it so we dropped by. I like that you can pick the toppings to customize your burger. So many possibilities! I got a cheeseburger with grilled mushrooms, grilled onions, and A1 sauce and I think that I made a really good choice. Large cajun fries can be good to share in a small group, and they also have peanuts you can scoop yourself for free. There isn't really a Five Guys near where I live, though I wouldn't mind seeing one pop up for convenience since I probably won't make the trip from the Valley to Carson just to get this burger. read more

Five Guys - Counter at Five Guys in the Southbay Pavilion. - Burgers Near Me - Carson, California

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I wanted to like Five Guys. From all the reviews I read about them it sounded like their fare might be in line with what I usually like. Plus, any time you compare a hamburger joing to good 'ole In-N-Out, those are some lofty expectations to be held against. However, I'd have to give them a good, not great review. Their burgers were fresh, but there are way better burgers for the price. Their fries were decent, but In-N-Out, with their fresh cut fries, has always had the best fries of the fast food places. I was kind of bummed that they cook all their burgers well done as I normally like my burgers medium--mediurm rare, if I can request it. It made the patties taste overly dry. Overall, I thought Five Guys was decent but I wouldn't go out of my way to come here. read more

Five Guys is good, but it is not In N Out. With that said, Five Guys does offer a good burger. They let you build your own burger cooked to order which is nice and they offer a plethora of choices of ingredients and sauces. They have tasty fries too which I like to eat with ranch dressing. They also offer free peanuts for those who are anxious to wait for their food. Good stuff and worth a try. read more

2 burgers, 1 large fries, $29. Sure, the burgers are good and have lots of flavor, but they aint worth over $10...not by a long shot. It would be nice if that price came w a combo instead of having to pay for everything separately. read more

It is one of the best burger I had. My friend recommended me when he found out there is 5guys he had in DC. Regular fries are more than enough for 3 of us. we had large fries that came less than the regular. read more

Five Guys - Burgers Near Me - Carson, California

I went to your restaurant tonight and had the best service experience. I was greeted as soon as I walked in the door by Anthony. I placed my order with Jada who also greeted me and smiled as she took my order. I picked my order up from Anthony and he still had that warm friendly smile he had when I walked in the door. It's really nice to walk in a restaurant a receive kind, warm and friendly Customer Service. I'm very impressed read more

they made my food so good my eyes rolled to the back of my head I swear. nicest people in Carson

Too expensive, one impossible burger with egg and cheese for 12 dollars and some change. Didn't add onion when I asked and only had 2 pickles, I had to ask for more on the side. The burger was the size of a McDonald's McDouble. The burger was good I just wished I had gotten my money's worth. read more

I mean ... it's Five Guys. Decent burgers, more than decent fries ... the hot dogs, not so much. I know lots of people compare it to In-n-Out. Burgers are no contest, in-n-out wins, but I actually like the fries here better. Just my two cents! Stay Cheerful ;) read more

First off, you can't really compare it to In N Out. I like both places. Five Guys is a little more pricey and a you get more options of what to put on your burger. Their regular size burgers are two patties while a "little" burger is a single patty. I tried a bacon cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, pickles, BBQ sauce, grilled onions and mushrooms. It was pretty tasty. I also had a regular size order of cajun fries, which I think is actually enough for two people. I also had a diet Coke since I am watching my weight (sarcasm). read more

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They're finally here in California! They were a novelty to try on the East Coast, but now that they're here, I realize the size of the burger doesn't compare to In-N-Out's; they're considerably smaller. However, I love being able to customize the toppings and sauces in my burger. Still yummy. The Cajun fries totally beats the regular fries, so don't make the mistake of ordering the wrong one. Peanuts are available by the box for snacking while you wait for your food. Glad Five Guys are on the right side of the U.S. now so that I can have my burger in A1 sauce! read more

Five Guys - Burgers Near Me - Carson, California

After all the hoopla about Five Guys, I was finally able to get my hands on one of these babies for dinner. My favorite part about the burger (and probably the most important part) is the meat. The beef was delicious! It's not your average pre-packaged meat that they microwave, "cook" and serve. Nope. The patty they was fresh, and they fry it on the stove individually so it can simmer, sizzle, and do work its magic. The patty to bun size ratio was a bit off, since my patty was smaller, but that's a small tiff in relation to the delicious-ness of the entire burger. The entire burger is customizable, which is great for those who are picky (e.g. myself). I choose the "little hamburger" which came with one patty (enough for me). You can choose to have the regular hamburger, which comes with 2 patties, and I think you can even up it to 3 if you want to feast. I topped mine with grilled onions, grilled mushrooms, tomatoes, and lettuce with ketchup on the side. The bf had the double patties with bbq sauce and it definitely tastes much better. Next time, I'm adding the bbq! They give you a lot of those cajun fries! It comes in a cup, and filled to the top. We shared, and still couldn't finish it. It's a bit spicy, but not to the point where you need water every few bites. Free peanuts for appetizers while you wait for your order. Verdict: Contender for one of the best burgers in town, but I wouldn't say it's number one. Maybe 2. In & Out is still my number 1. read more

OK, the hype for this place is huge. The reality is - it's just okay. I searched the mall for this location - it's tucked away between Sears and Old Navy on Avalon, at the mall. I ordered the cheeseburger, with the works, cut in half. I've been eating too many burgers, and I need it cut in half so I only eat a portion of it. I also ordered the fries. To go. Every burger is made-to-order, so it's not really "fast" fast food. However, it's an open kitchen, so you can see everything being assembled. While you wait, you can take advantage of free peanuts (which, thanks to our litigious society, can NOT be removed from the premises, for fear that people with nut allergies will come in contact with them and SUE the restaurant!!!). They have bags of potatoes in the place, and a sign that indicates the provenance of the day's potatoes. Unusual touch, but I like it. As my burger was coming ready, I heard the girl say, "This one needs to be cut in half!" The guy to whom she was speaking shrugged and went through the double-doors to the back. "To get a knife?" I wondered. He came back to the prep area, put his gloves on, and put the uncut burger in the bag. ??? Hello! Job opening! Another guy filled (and I mean FILLED) the bag with french fries. I picked it up and went to my car. The burger was good - juicy and everything - but it was outshined (outshone?) by the fries. The fries are great. But the burger is just... meh. And with the sloppy service, I can't realistically recommend it. There are better burgers out there. I split the burger with my dog, and he loved it. But then again, he eats tissue paper out of the garbage. Five Guys is worth a curiosity visit, but it's not a "destination" dining event by any means. Hawkins House of Burgers still remains at the top of my list in this budget category. However, as far as chain burger joints go, no one beats In-N-Out... and I am shocked that anyone in So Cal would dare claim that Five Guys is better! read more

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I've been there twice now and have not been disappointed with their service or their delicious burgers and fresh cut fries. Definitely a new favorite! read more

So im here WAITING for them to open..its around 1130 am& theyre not open yet. I wouldve hoped that they told us something but nothing!!lets just hope their food will make up for it.. read more

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The Hype! The Hype! I have been dying to try this place out since many places have raved about it. In addition, I was wondering what is so special about this place to have been rated the number #1 burger in the nation. This place definitely serves a MAN burger. I ordered the regular hamburger. It contains two burger patties that seemed to be quite fresh with their "ALL THE WAY" which are the regular condiments (grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, etc) to a burger. I have to say that it was pretty good, although I still think In and Out has a better burger because In and Out grills the bun as well while the buns from Five Guys taste like the buns from a store bought package meaning nothing special. Also, the burger contributes to a very messy eating experience as it is wrapped in aluminum foil and the burger juices can easily drip on you. On the other hand, their fries are very delicious, even better than In and Out. In addition, they have self serve wholesome peanuts....it is a novel idea but really neat. However, it will cost you way more than In and Out since the regular burger alone costs $5, the regular fries $2.50 and a drink....well I think it is probably another $2. They give you ample fries which fed the both of us. read more

I thought the burger was tasty. different type of burger than in n out. more comparable to fat burger. when compared to fat burger, it is much better. but i dont really like the feel of the burger here. it is too mushy (kinda like umami burger but without the unique taste) the fries arent that great though. but if i had a choice i'd probably still go to in n out because it is much cheaper and at worst is just as tasty as five guys. read more

When it comes to burgers, I'm hard to please. Usually they're "meh," or at most, "decent." This place is just "decent." In-n-out tops this for sure. But i like how Five Guys is fresh. I feel like they're not as greasy ans In-n-out or any other burger place, and you can add your own toppings! I recommend you try this place at least once and see if you like it. Don't judge simply based on these reviews. I know some friends who absolutely loooove this place. But to me, this place is just alright. read more

My first experience, this place has not lived up to the name of IN-N-OUT. I got the little burger (one patty) and the patty was good, but there was just too much bun. It wasn't fantastic, but I think the bun to burger ratio wasn't right. The burger was pretty good but I couldn't really taste it next to the spongy bun. Next time I come here, I'll have to get the regular (two patty) burger. The Cajun fries were good! Just needed ketchup. But the portion was huge ! Me and my mom ate like 1/2 of the regular fries, so much! But they taste really fresh and crispy. Mmm. And free peanuts, I'm all for that! :) read more

Ok, my second visit to 5 Guys was even better! Didn't think that was possible. But it rocks. From a fast food burger standpoint this is my conclusion: --In and Out has the best overall value... --Fatburger may have the best burger (maybe tied with 5 guys or slightly below) but WAY overpriced ($10+)... --Five Guys is the best overall taste and cheaper than the Fat! But they sure are greasy, so if you don't like that you may prefer In and Out. Glad to see one popped up in Culver City as I'm hardly ever in Carson. Hope they come to Hollywood soon. read more

Came here for dinner around 5:30 just before the La Galaxy and Chivas USA match at the Home Depot Center. The burger was good, their portions of fries is HUGE! We shared one burger and one order of fries and could not finish the fries. The lady who took our order was a bit like a zombie. She must have been really tired... Nothing special, If I could choose between In n Out or Five Guys, I 'd choose In N Out. read more