I've been to a number of Five Guys a number of times from Philly to Maryland. I'm sitting here asking myself WHY and I just can't come up with an answer. I think the experience itself interesting so I can't suggest you avoid Five Guys, everyone should try it at least once. Part of the experience is creating your personalized sandwich, there are a bunch of toppings you can choose from so you could probably eat a burger everyday for a year and never have the same one twice. So here's the deal, their cheeseburger is actually two little slabs of (never frozen) ground beef, the little cheeseburger is a single pattie o' beef. It's a cheap marketing ploy to make you spend more money because although the little cheeseburger is more than enough for you (especially if you get the fries) there's just nothing manly about "can I please have a little cheeseburger?" Once you've concocted your perfect ground beef sandwich you have a choice between regular fries or large fries. Here's where you should take my experience to the bank - never order the large unless you want to split them with 3 people. Five Guys will put your sandwich and a frie-filled16oz styrofoam cup in the bag and then take another 16oz cup of fries and throw them on top of your order in the bag. It's crazy. You're then left with a greasy paper bag so be sure to bring a plastic bag if you have any respect for your passenger seat (or passenger) if you have an order to go. So is the stuff any good? meh. I know people who SWEAR by this crap. Seriously, I was working downtown all week with a guy who went three days in a row! My hypothesis is that what seems to make the Five Guys burger appear to be delicious and tasty is the fact that they steam their buns a bit before assembling the Yugo you are about to ingest. As someone else commented, if you just try the beef alone you'll see that there's no taste to it what so ever. The fries on the other hand, they're not too bad. FG's also has a few other options like a grilled cheese and a hot dog and hot dog with bacon I think. The hot dog's ok but seems greasier than the burger so for me one was more than enough. I think I had a grilled cheese once and it came on the same bun as the burger. Not half bad actually. If they were open 24 hours THIS is the first place I would go after a long night drinking on the town!! I've read that there's a new burger joint down the street (17th?) called Good Burger out of NYC and they have a wider variety of food and they have beer as well. read more

Five Guys is the best place to go if you don't mind stuffing your face in delicious calories. That may seem like a back handed slap to the face, but I do not mean to come off as one. I love Five Guys. I love how all the toppings are free and how it is not categorized as a fast food joint (because it really isn't). The burgers are delicious and I have never had a problem with it being under cooked or over cooked. Five Guys is not meant to be a classy place, ie paper bags covered in grease, peanuts at the table, gallons of malt vinegar. But it is worth going to it. Beware of the homeless guy who always stands out there though, he likes to steal your cups or demanding money as he opens the door for you. read more

I am currently in five guys waiting for food for my boyfriend. I heard they were recently closed but he said they were back open so I decided to pick up food for him. When I showed up to order they told me they were cash only which I was unaware of - per my boyfriend they were never cash only before. I decided to go get my own dinner, stop at the Atm and come back to get his. When I came back there was a sign posted on the door that stated "closed for medical issues." As I was standing at the door the entire staff laughed at me when they realized I was the girl who had gone to the ATM to get money and by the time I came back they were closed. Eventually, when the staff was done laughing they let me in and I was able to place my order and pay with cash. They told me my order would be under the name "ATM." I just can't understand how an entire restaurant staff could suddenly come down with medical issues forcing the entire restaurant to close early. In addition the mockery of the staff was seriously unappreciated. It doesn't surprise me that this location was recently closed as they are so inconsistent. You can definitely find a better burger and fries in center city that is more consistent and respectful to their customers. read more

I had a bacon cheeseburger and fries. The fries were pretty good and I did enjoy the burger but it definitely wasn't the best I've ever had. The people making the food were super nice though and kept checking for my order while I waited. I definitely recommend getting the little burger as the big one is two patties and is very filling and almost a bit hard to eat because it's so big. It's quick and relatively cheap but it's definitely not the best burger. read more

Too expensive there better burger places then this fudruckers and cheese burger cheese burger just to name a few event sonic.

I could only compare this to other fast food joints, like McDonalds and Burger King, but for those who haven't experienced In-n Out, this just doesn't compare. In downtown, there weren't too many restaurants open late, so we liked the convenience of the late hours. It's a decent place for a fast food place. read more

A nice good hang out spot for lunch, but the calories are a heart attack away lol. The cheese should also be melted into the burger and i didn't like my soggy bread :-( read more

Greasy burgers, greasier fries. Just because you post who you buy your potatoes from doesn't make them good. Several people told me this place was better than In-n-Out burger out in Cali... obviously people who've never been to Cali... The food was edible but greasy and the employees took "Philly hospitality" to a new level with their uncaring "Your-being-here-is-cutting-into-our-social-hour" attitude. read more

My favorite burger place in center city. I like to order ahead to beat the crowd. This place is always crowded. Atleast around lunchtime. When you pick up your order they shout your name and that you are here. I love that. It makes everybody else jealous that you are getting your food before them. Defintely try the cajun fries I prefer them over the regular fries. My only complaint is that a full meal with a drink is around 10 bucks read more

I love the product no question about them made to order juicy burgers with FREE toppings galore. Oh and them Cajun fries so full of potatoes goodness but I am here to talk about the customer service I received this evening. This team working this shift on 1/2 was everything you want from a team of employees. The woman taking my order greeted me with a beautiful smile & asked me how my new year was shaping up. The men behind making the burgers were friendly and not to mention one of them mentioned how to save the company money by reducing the use of plastic bags. Maybe make the brown bags with handles? Great staff - give them all a raise! read more

I really enjoyed the burger and fries. Its a nice change from In n out. The fries are sort of like In n out but just thicker. The burgers were a lot bigger than I expected. If I lived in Philly this would be my new burger hang out. read more

It is time for me to stop eating Five Guys Burgers. They are SO GOOD! I wish I was a vegetarian so that I wouldn't eat so many burgers. I'm not sure of the exact chemical reaction that happens in the brain, but the endorphin release is insane after eating here. It could cause an addiction. That's why I will stop (tomorrow). read more

My friend and I went in here on a Sunday night after some chestnut street shopping. We had a great time. The staff was friendly and the burgers were amazing for a chain place. a Big burger with classic american toppings (ketchup,mustard, pickles, onions,lettuce and tomato) and it was WONDERFUL. Cheese ooey gooey American goodness. I ordered just a drink to go along with my burger since they offer no combos and I don't Like fries too much. My friend ordered their smallest order of fries and ended up splitting them with me there was so much and we actually took some home too . Their drink machine is one of those touch screen ones with the drink flavoring options so I opted for vanilla Coke and was not disappointed. Happy with my meal that night, and will return. read more

The breakfast here is a little expensive but definitely worthy! Egg and cheese burger was delicious, and you can choose as many toppings as you want, and the quantity of fries was just enormous. read more

The fries were really good, just a small fry is big enough for a lunch. The burger wasn't impressive. Tasted just like something I could make at home, and the only cheese option was American. read more

Best fries in the game, no competition. Burgers are also really good but the grilled cheese was... odd.

I stopped eating meat a while ago and Five Guys is the one thing I really miss. Sure, i can make a better burger myself, but there is something special about Five guys. Maybe just cuz it isn't in "NoLibs", mayber cuz it isn't full of pretentious douche bags, it's just good stuff. read more

This is my first time trying it coz I heard so much about it and it was yummy but Ive got horrible tummy pain after eating!! Wasn't a good night at all :( read more

Good burgers for cheap, but I'll pay the extra 2 bucks for 500 Degrees any day. 4 stars for the juicy burgers, but I have to drop one star for a big error on their part. Good(s): Toppings galore Burger has good flavor and fries are decent Hot dog had a real nice sear which was surprising Bad(s): Burgers get messy in a hurry when you load up the toppings Once I got a double to go, opened up the package at home and no patties!!!!!! -1 star. read more

This was my second time trying at Five Guys and I had to say it was awesome. When I went before, I just tried Cajun fries which was awesome. It comes with abundant quantity. Also free roasted peanuts will make you more satisfied. I had ordered grill cheese sandwich which can be made with whatever veggie you like and was very very delicious. I think it is perfect for me as I am purely Vegetarian and for the one's who are purely Vegetarian too. I recommend even every Vegetarian stop by FIVE GUYS at-least once. read more

Five guys like any other, but with a nice amount of seating and good service. If you're ordering fries, make sure you only get a small! (You will NEVER finish a large!) read more

I'm unsure how to rate these Five Gentlemen, especially because both locations are so close to my beloved 500 Degrees. 500 Degrees has the superior burger and fries, but Five Guys is cheaper and lets you order online if you want to minimize your human contact. So there's that. N.B.: You don't have a say in how the meat is cooked - they only do well done. Bottom line: decent burger. Not the best around, but a solid option if you're looking for a quick, reasonably priced lunch. read more

Yum I love Five Guys! I actually prefer their veggie and cheese sandwich over the burgers. I get all the veggies they have, ask for (most of) them cooked up, some melted cheese. DELISH! Oh and the cajun fries are awesome! read more

LOVE Five guys! It's the only place that has cheeseburgers with so much flavor! It's way better than the bland burgers served at the over priced Bobby's Burger palace on 39th and Walnut. They are very generous with french fries, one serving is good enough for two people. Also, all burgers are well done. I've gone mainly during lunch hour rush, and service is pretty good considering the long line. I think they've gotten the assembly line down pat. read more

This is a place to come for a big, greasy, tasty burger and fries. After eating a cheese burger, and splitting a regular fries with someone at 11 am....I wasn't hungry till dinner, and my afternoon snacks are sacred. If you're not ready to throw yourself into a meal like that, go somewhere else. Also: a burger is actually a double patty and a regular fries is enough for 3 people. I'm a major eater and next time I will go with the mini burger, or whatever they call it. read more

Everyone here is always so nice. Very clean. And of course banging burgers. I also noticed they added a new little fry option which is awesome because the regular could have feed me and am army read more

Very good burgers. Huge burgers. Make sure you order the junior because i couldnt undertand why 2 burgers 2 fries & 2 cokes cost $32 . Until we got home & opened the bag. Fries are great also but they give you SOO many. One order of fries can feed a family of four. Its definetly a must try. The burgers are very fresh. You just have to no how to order. read more

I can easily compare this place with In & Out back in California but I'm not going to. I actually like this place more. Even though it is a little pricey just for fast food burger and friends it was nice to sit in a place that offered free peanuts while you wait. I simply ordered a bacon cheeseburger along with fries to go and man I was surprised to see so much food. Not only did I get a nice hot burger but they gave a generous helping of fries also. It's a very solid place to go if your hungry. read more

Forget brioche, kobe beef and foie gras toppings. Five Guys serves up a solid burger without the pretension or high price tag. If you've got a craving for a burger-to-go, this is the spot. read more

Hit up Five Guys when I feel like poisoning my body with deliciousness and I'm always happy. I usually get a little cheeseburger (which is not particularly little). It's a nice, sloppy, juicy burger. Fries are good (not great) and one order is a TON of them in that deliciously greasy paper bag. read more

Love the burgers, the wait is sometimes a little too long which causes me to eat my weight in peanuts before I get my food. Not only are the burgers delicious, the fact that I can get almost anything (and any combination of anything) is icing on the cake. read more

Five Guys is always great for fast food style burgers and delicious hand-cut fries. The free peanuts are great to snack on while your order is prepared. Since everything is made to order you usually wait about 5 minutes. Just enough time to pick a table, fill your cup with soda, get any condiments you like and eat some peanuts. Basic toppings (i.e., veggies and sauces) are included in the price. Personally, I usually get grilled onions, L, T, mayo, and ketchup on a cheeseburger. Now when 5 guys says cheeseburger they actually mean double cheeseburger. If you want a single (and why would you) you have to order the little cheeseburger. Love it. The fries are probably the best part. Hand cut and golden brown. They pour so many in the bag that 1 order is plenty for two people. The place is generally crowded, but they do a decent enough job of making sure everything stays clean. There's usually 1 person walking around and wiping down tables and cleaning up. Don't be surprised if the place is a bit messy when it's packed though. Overall, one of the best fast food style burgers in Philly and definitely a direct competitor to Nifty Fifty's burgers. read more

I love going to this place for lunch. Getting a meaty and juicy burger with unlimited toppings is awesome. Getting basically a bag full of fries is also a plus, and that is a regular size. I also enjoy munching on the free peanuts before I get my order. This is hand downs one of my favorite places to get a burger. read more

I like when my burgers have a thicker meat, but the sandwich here was very good. The bacon bits were perfectly toasted and you get to choose from a bunch of toppings. The fries are awesome, clearly made fresh, not the frozen thing you get in most places. Overall a very good burger. read more

Hands down the greatest triple cheeseburger and fries on earth.

I like Five Guys, don't get me wrong, but I MUCH prefer the one on City Line to this one. I don't know what it is, its just not as good. The music is a lot louder here, its a little less clean, the food wasn't quite as good, and there were NO PEANUTS. I think no peanuts was the most distressing of all. read more

Their Cajun fries are the best! Always freshly made and piping hot when you order! I always order a junior bacon cheeseburger, the regular sizes are huge. Good food, great price. What more could you ask for? Oh and its freshly made to order. The taste of the burger is up to you cuz you choose the toppings... read more

I read about this place before going because I thought 5 dollars for a burger was kind of expensive. However, upon eating the burger was amazing and huge! I got fries as well, and they were very good. Fresh fries as well. I saw the guy throw away the old ones and fry some fresh ones. The grease soaked through the bag, but it's okay because they were good enough to not care about calories. They gave very big portions of fries and two beef patties per burger. The floor seemed covered in grease too. read more

GREAT burgers, served quickly, grilled onions and grilled mushrooms free! This place would be a 5 if I didn't have to stand online to receive my order. But ya gotta wait on one end or the other wherever ya are! As long as I'm takin it to go, waitin' on this end is cool with me! read more

This place has the best burgers, period. Fries are also good, and the portions are quite generous. It might take a few extra minutes during the lunch rush, but if you have the time it's worth the wait. read more