We had to wait 20 minutes to get in. Burgers were good but fries not convincing. Not enough tables and also too expensive for fast food. I really love the five guys franchise but London is not yet the same quality and experience as for example New York. read more

Tired of hearing about Five Guys all the time from my friends who just had visited the US I was glad to find one in the UK to finally try this fantastic burger I was promised. Bad start, I was disappointed by the prices. I mean. What ? It's a fast food, and not a high-quality one with premium meats and cheese. I mean, although he burger *tastes* nice, it looks terrible in appearance. They don't even make the tiniest effort on presentation. Also the prices don't even include the fries or a drink. Good grief. The one very good thing is : they're fast at making them, and you get any free topping in your burger from a good variety. And as I said, the burger was good. The fries ? Nah, nothing too interesting over there. There's a lot of them for a meh quality. I'd rather have less with better taste. The place is quite big so I doubt you'll have a hard time finding a seat even when there's big affluence. read more

I'd genuinely give this a million stars if I could. I came here and was so angry when I initally looked at the menu. I thought 'no way am I about to spend £8 on a cheese burger and £2.75 on a small fries' I thought of mcdonalds and how a whole meal would cost me less than half this price. I ordered my burger (which btw comes with an array of toppings to choose from) and waited for my order. The staff here are cool and friendly, not like the disney robots at shake shack. I took my order downstairs where there was much more available seating and was happy to feel my take out bag felt heavy with tasty fat and calories. The fries were a 'small' portion but were much bigger than a large portion at mcdonalds. And my burger. Well, its safe to say I'm still thinking bout it now. I have been telling everyone I know to go, including all my twitter followers!!! Go go go go go if you can. read more

Expensive but tasty burger. Make sure to try the cajun french fries.

Update! Five Guys now serves shakes. Expensive shakes in gosh darn fancy flavours with a choice of bacon, yes, BACON. I'll try it if you promise not to judge me. I don't want to be the person rooting for the big guys and throwing the independent burger joints under the routemaster but this place is pretty good and I'm literally only taking away a star because the queues are ridiculous and there's basically never any seating and because it's pretty expensive for what it is... a glorified McDonalds. I came here on the behest of my partner who is American and a big fan of this place back home. Naturally, when I told her Shake Shack and Five Guys had branched out to the promised land, she insisted I go. Being an excellent girlfriend, I did! I had gone to Shake Shack before and didn't have high hopes for Five Guys. It seemed all was lost when the queue stretched for as far as the eye could see. OK, so it was contained within the premises but still, it was HUGE. I ordered a large fries, a bottomless drink and a standard burger with my choice of toppings... because you have the choice and it's all included in the price so go nuts people! It came to about £12 altogether. While I waited for my order to be called I grabbed a drink from the self serve machines because, guys... let's be real, you need to drink as much as you can because that thing costs like £3 so don't be insane and buy two if you're going with your girlfriend/boyfriend. Buy one and share because it's BOTTOMLESS. We all know you don't think it's gross so don't pretend! Grab some ketchup while you wait too. It took probably 10 minutes or so for my food to arrive and it was a pretty gruelling wait as I pranced around giving people death glares in the hopes of stealing a seat from one of the weaker patrons. I grabbed my food as soon as it was called up and sat back down, making sure to throw in a couple more stone cold glares just for good measure. What can I say. I know that it's just a burger and that I shouldn't get my panties in a twist but after my less than amazing experience at Shake Shack, I thought that this thing was the best burger I had ever tasted. It isn't, but in that moment it was the burger that fell out of a unicorn's bottom. The patties were juicy, the toppings were generous and I was finally able to get a beautifully cooked burger with plenty of toppings WITHOUT cheese. You'd think I was asking for the moon but it's incredibly difficult to go to a place with a standard menu and ask for a fancily-named-touched-by-the-gods burger with no cheese. The fries were great and I felt greedy for ordering a large as a small would have been more than enough for me. Bottomless soda people... why isn't this a thing in the UK already? Although the burgers are good, for the money, it's not entirely a bad idea to just walk around the corner into Soho and sit down at Honest Burgers or dash a bit further posh side (West) and grab a burger at Patty and Bun. Update: This place has really grown on me. The food is consistently good. The queues however are consistently long. Consider visiting the Argyll Street branch for an easier experience. Shakes are small for the pice but no pricier than other places. Getting a soft drink is still a better bet because bottomless. read more

i didn't actually mean to go to five guys when i did, it's been on my list of places to go since it's opening but i was actually on my way to chipotle when i happened upon it and seeing as there was no queue i thought i had to give it a go! first impressions were good, everything is decked out in classic american burger joint fare with red and white adoring everything plus a peanut barrel for the hungry hoards in the queues. the menu is fairly straightforward but one of Five Guys USPs is that all the toppings are free and you can order whatever combinations take your fancy. I opted for a cheeseburger 'all the way' which essentially means containing all of the top row (lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, mushrooms, ketchup,mustard and mayo) but i asked for no mustard and extra hot sauce and jalapenos. Once unwrapped, the burger is pretty impressive. I hadn't realised but two patties is standard and the cheese literally oozes out between the meat in the most tempting way imaginable! The burgers are real juicy as well, be warned you'll need about 3 napkins to get through one of these beasts! Sadly the actual eating part wasn't great, the meat is under seasoned, the hot sauce was fairly mild and watery for £10.50 i expected a lot better. Five Guys seemed a great place in theory but sadly didn't quite live up to the hype.... read more

Easily the best burgers in London.. Actually, I'd venture to say this is the best burger in England. If there is a wait, wait. read more

Five Guys have stuck to the limited selection of foods they offer in the States - you can have a burger or a hotdog with either plain or cajun spiced fries AND you can have as many toppings as you like for no extra charge. It's worth noting that a standard Five Guys burger comes with two patties and if you've a smaller appetite then you should probably go for the Little Burger instead. My order was missed and they had to submit it back in to the conveyor belt of a system before I could dig in but in the end I was very much underwhelmed with their offerings. read more

Very Nice and tasty burgers. Every burger is freshly produced for you, so no danger to get an Old One. read more

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First Shake Shack, and now Five Guys. London is great in opening our doors to our American ally. They bring some of they best stuff across the pond and I think London should do it more often. Unlike traditional fast food burgers which rely on cheap frozen supplies from its headquarters, Five Guys only serves freshly cooked meat. There is no freezer on the premises which ensures they only serves fresh meat and ingredients. I have tried Shake Shack and Five Guys in London and I have to say that burgers in Five Guys do perform slightly better than Shake Shack. Although I do not see much difference in the meat quality as both of them are equally as fresh, I think that the meat in Five Guys are seasoned slightly better compared to Shake Shack. The best thing about Five Guys is that you are able to custom mix your own topping for the burger which gives it an extra advantage compared to Shake Shack. The bun itself is lightly buttered and toasted like Shake Shack but I believe that Shake Shack's bun is lighter and softer. Unsure why I am comparing the both but I suppose I have to compare their pros and cons as they do have the same concept. Fresh, simple, affordable quick burger. Didn't try the milkshake or fries so will definitely be coming back to taste them next. Great stuff. read more

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Long line and not the cheapest burger in town, but still was a good American style burger.

Love this place! Authentic American Burgers in London! Very tasty and you can refill

Brought back memories of my days living in Washington, DC (where it first started out). It was solid there back then and it's solid in London now! Would come here anytime over any of the other mainstream fast food burger chains. read more

Yeah, In-n-Out copycat! You just do not cut it, I am sorry. Your overpriced mediocre burgers and fries were not tasty. Coming from CA, I really am missing In-n-Out and and thought perhaps this would be a great substitute. Boy, was I wrong! If this was a 2 pounds burger, then I would buy this out of convenience given that I live next door in Covent Garden. But heck no, 8 pounds for a crappy arse burger, no thanks. The patty was not fresh, buns were soggy and menu had too many choices (they weren't even fresh). It bothers me how they always have a massive line, I guess tourists do not know any better. read more

Way better in London compared to America. Cajun fries were too awesome! Fries were cut small and I noticed there wasn't much grease left behind on the bag by the fries. read more

These are some hefty burgers! The standard one comes with two pattys! Tbh the smaller burger is probably enough but if you want to go all out just ask for the standard with everything on it! The fries are delicious as they're fried in peanut oil and free soft drink refills. Iv always left uncomfortably full! read more

My girlfriend and I sojourned through Covent Garden late on a wednesday evening to Five Guys Burgers & Fries. After a short queue, we were met with the delight of a handful of peanuts which we merrily munched, although they were difficult to open up. We perused the menu, salivating at the thought of going "all the way". An unassuming till servant took our order, and we refused to tip (although the service was actually quite good). Numbers 95 and 96 were soon called and we greedily grabbed our greasy ghetto grocery bags. Let's start with the bacon cheeseburger, with two patties! Enveloped in cheese coated foil, and held juicily together by succulent sauce and gorgeous grease. The bread was a little squishy, but the meat was tender, and the toppings were top drawer. Overall, a delight to the pallet which has changed my perspective on burgers forever. TIP 1: one regular fries is enough for two, don't be a hero. And go cajun. TIP 2: when re-filling your drink, you will undoubtedly be overwhelmed by the plethora of choice at your fingertips. Sit near the drinks machine so you can get many small amounts of re-fills, allowing you to sample all 100+ of the flavours! (this includes one serving of water) 10/10 - a MEATSterpiece of a BURGER!! read more

Went to Five Guys yesterday to see what all the fuss was about. I'm no burger expert but I was really impressed with the service and quality of the food - it was a great experience, for a fast food joint! It was busy but well organised, good touches like the free monkey nuts and unlimited soft drinks and the Cajun fries were delicious! The burger was a proper burger, no gastro style makeover, just as it should be! read more

Outstanding burgers and freshly made fries! My heart sank when I turned the corner and saw the length of the queue, but despite being the length of the building, both myself and my fiancé were inside ordering after a shade over 15 minutes. The food was freshly cooked and the order was correct, so no complaints there. I was very happy that there was a bun-less option as I am Gluten-free. Chips were great and having been to the States and eaten in Five Guys there, I was not disappointed with the London franchise. Loved the FREE monkey peanuts and the FREE soft drink refills. The number of drink options is craaaaaazy! Some people will complain about the price, but you are in London and you have fantastic quality and tasting food. If you want something which looks pretty but tastes average then go some place else. I'm more worried about the taste. You get what you pay for. In this case AMAZING burgers!!!!!!! read more

I have visited Five Guys (CG) on several occasions now and will happily visit again and again! The price isn't the cheapest in town, especially when tax is added to the bill (keeping very much in with the american theme!), however the burgers are fresh, of a good size and most important of all...tasty! The chips are extremely good as well and if you like a bit of spice, I highly recommend going for Cajun style. read more

Over rated. I prefer Shake Shake at Westfield. Always busy, so be prepared to wait for your food. Lots of seating downstairs. Can be loud b'cuz you have to talk over the music. It's okay but pricey and not quite what it could be. read more

After hearing about this place for ages from friends in the US I decided to search five guys burger and fries up a week before I went to London and what can I say ture American Restaurent unlimited refills of cold drinks the real American coke if your on London go to five guys trust me you will not be disappointed. The only down side is it is expensive but worth every penny. read more

Expensive, greasy and paper thin patty ! Americans would run a mile if given one of these...try Byron's or La Boheme in soho for a better burger experience read more

I usually jump off a bandwagon when it gets too full, but not in this case. SO GOOD. Best hamburgers in London. Amazing fries from local farmers. Choose any toppings you want - fun. Awesome soda machine. Prices are steep, but the food is drool worthy. read more

Standard Five Guys just like in America, if you want a quick burger, its a good place to go. They also have the magic Coca-Cola machine.

What can I say. This is for me, hands down, THE BEST BURGER IN LONDON. Like, actually ever really. I know this is an extremely bold statement, but it's one I hold true to my heart. If I wasn't on a savage diet at the moment, I would go to Five Guys most days. It's new Soho location is also now dangerously DANGEROUSLY close to my office. Be careful what you wish for.... read more

Simply one of the best burgers ever- tasty juicy tangy, everything is perfect. Top that with unlimited fries and abundant seating at this branch read more

all ive got to say is...£10+ for a burger, no fries or drink. IF you have enough patients to stay in the queue long enough to get to the counter you then have to choose from what seems like hundreds of extras to put on the burger. they wrap it in this silver foil, like a tiny burger sweatsuit. i walk 2mins from 5guys to my office and the bread is soaking wet from the silver foil. the only good thing is the drinks machine....Never know there was soo many flavours of coke. read more

Five Guys isn't a great burger place by a long shot. The burger is good, better than the chains and most of the traditional burger places in town. But since the burger renaissance we've been having in London this doesn't come close to the big hitters. Even though it gets a 3* its burger is no way as good as Meat Liquor which I have also given 3*. Its very quick to get served we waited 20 mins on a Saturday evening. I ordered the double cheese with pickles, onions, mushrooms and ketchup an order of fries and a coke. The burger comes in a traditional sesame bun which just doesn't cut it for me. The fries were soggy and needed binning (which I did) and the coke was too sweet as its from a dispenser. On the whole the burger was tasty and went down well with the minimum of queuing etc so I did return another day just for a burger. It was exactly as before so a good convenient burger bar if you're in that part of town. read more

Got to love a concept where you customise your own burger and the chefs bring the vision to life with precision. The fries are crisp, perfectly salted and plentiful (more than what I would expect from a medium size), and the brand of ketchup is just right (Heinz). read more

The burger was so tasty I was sad to finish it. You get to customize your burger which is great because I'm picky on what I like and I hate to be that person to bug about not putting stuff on it. They have those soda machines that let you pick lots of favors which is awesome. They also had peanuts you can snack on while wait. Very clean restaurant the employee came by every once in a while to clean. I would go again for a good burger and fries. read more

5 Guys in London? I was skeptical, but the burger & fries were perfect! The decor was too. The main floor was packed, but there was space downstairs. My only criticism was the music was too loud to talk over, but everything else was wonderful. Delicious! read more

aweful burger. the worst burger joint in america has made it here. its exactly the same as burger king but double the price - no way 8 quid for a frozen patty and 4 quid for store bought fries is ever justified. do yourself a favour and stay far far away read more

Pretty gross. Never crazy about it in the States and think the UK version is utterly rubbish. Been to this one and the one in Guildford. Bland over priced burgers, hot dogs and fries. Always busy, total tourist trap. One thing it has going for it is they sell beer. Always nice to flush down a burger meal with a Corona. If you really appreciate a decent burger, try somewhere else. read more

Awesome food, great location. If you've never had a 5 guys burger you are missing out. One of the best out there

I have been missing this place ever since I left America and I finally found one in the heart of London!! This is a very nice area of London lots of pubs but definitely come to five guys!!!! I love this place so much! Great burgers and let me give you one secret get the Cajun fries!!!! They are amazing! Will definitely be back! read more

Great value for money at only ~£5 a burger. Very fresh ingredients and get as many toppings as you want. No brainer. Very glad that new branches being opened up all over the country. read more

If you call this a hamburger then I am Mickey Mouse. Disgusting meat, tasteless buns, moist chips, music too loud and seriously overpriced. Avoid this place! read more

I have tried quite a few burgers in London and this is definitely the worst one I have ever tried. The meat was tastless and dry and the whole burger was extremely heavy. Fries, which were suppposed to be the made from the best potato, feel like they have been fried 3 times and taste terrible as well. To conclude, if you are a foodie and appreciate a good burger, it is definitely not the place to. For this price, you can get much better deals in places like Byron, Gourmet Burger Kitchen, Patty and Bun, Honest Burger etc. Extremely dissapointing experience! read more

Don't waste your money! The burgers are dry and tasteless, the buns get soggy because the whole thing is wrapped in foil and the fries are burnt and not crispy at all. You'll find much better burgers anywhere in town - your local kebab shop or McDonalds will make a better one, I'm not even talking about GBK - their burgers are heavenly compared to Five Guys. I asked for relish topping and got diced gherkin - this says it all! Save your money and get your food elsewhere. Yikes. read more