Anyone who thinks this should even be mentioned in the same sentence as In-N-Out needs to have his or her head examined. Repeatedly. Five Guys is not bad by any means, but it's hardly overwhelming. It's just underwhelming, or uh, whelming at best. The burgers themselves are just average. They're a bit too thin and well-done for my taste and actually kind of reminded me of Johnny Rockets burgers (not in a good way). I did like that they had fresh ingredients and had a wide variety to choose from (I got A-1 sauce on my burger, which was pretty cool). But it hardly knocked my socks off. I wondered aloud if they were offering so many toppings and choices to offset such a bland burger. At In-N-Out, the burger speaks for itself. This one doesn't. I'd also heard much about the fries, namely that "if you don't like the burgers, you'll at least love the fries!" Um...no. The fries were greasy, soft and forgettable. They were barely even "fries." More like soggy potato wedges. Look, it's like this. If you just handed me one of these burgers on the street without telling me anything else, I would thank you for the free burger and not inquire further about where the burger came from and how I could get another. There is nothing special about it whatsoever. All the free peanuts and toppings in the world cannot change that. To be fair, if I were starving and there were nothing else around me to eat, I'd probably walk into Five Guys. But it would probably be to grab some free peanuts for the road. read more

Worst fries ever! So being a bit of a Finance guy, I happened to discover this restaurant through a finance magazine I read. It was included in an article that explained how the company started and so on and so forth. I thought to myself, "COOL" where can I find one, I jumped on google and soon found this location was opening up. So I went to their "Grand Opening" and just like the rating bar says, "Meh. I've experienced better." It was way over-hyped. Eating out, I have always considered to be a luxury and to prop out $12 for a nasty burger and salty tasting fries? No thanks! The burger? 2/5. NO Flavor! The fries? NO BUENO! tasted like corn and not fries. Super salty and not in the great McDonald's way..more in the your friend just salted the chips and salsa too much way. Yuck! read more

First I want to comment that, trying to compare Five Guys' food with In N Out's is futile. Just because both serve burgers doesn't make their products comparable. It's like trying to compare Sizzler with Mastro's. They're not in the same league. Nor are they trying to attract the same market. Each has its unique, and perhaps important, role. But I wouldn't consider them competitors. I'm not convinced that, even if they were comparable, I'd choose In N Out on a regular basis for a pleasant meal. It attracts highschool and college kids who want a cheap meal and who sit there goofing on each other, doing annoying things like tearing up napkins, along with disgusting things like burping and farting. To give them stink-eye only eggs them on, prompting them blatantly stare at you and burp even more all the while laughing hilariously. That element of society is not present (for the most part) at Five Guys. I'm happy to pay a little more for a pleasant meal. Five Guys has what I'll call a "loose" burger. The patty hangs together but very loosely. I don't know where other Yelpers came up with the word "regular" to describe a size or style burger at Five Guys. There is not and never has been a "regular" burger. Yelpers referring to anything "regular" probably have not actually been to this restaurant... and if they did, they ought to lose credibility for inaccurate reporting. You can order a "little" burger (one patty), or a "big" burger (two patties). No "regular". The kids who take your order are nice and helpful. There is a wide array of choices of items that you can add to your burger for no extra charge. I like the mushrooms, lettuce, and onions. When the burger arrives, it is in a soft, yeasty bun... obviously freshly made; similar to Subway rolls. Doesn't it drive you crazy to go into a Subway and wait a tortuous several minutes for your sammy while smelling that luscious yeastiness? It's similar here. When your order is ready, it's easy to figure out who gets what. The burgers are numbered on the outside and the number matches to each burger order on the receipt, which is attached to the paper bag with your stuff in it. I like it that we don't need to examine the food before finding out who it belongs to. The burger patties are lightly seasoned, so you're going to get most of your flavor out of the extra items you choose with your burger. If you order bacon, you'll be pleased that it's crisp, thick, and smokey. To sum it up, the burger's flavor is as good as you order it. The texture is very good, the beef quality is high, and the doneness is thorough without being over-cooked. Five Guys fries are really good. They're long and thick, fried at a proper temperature so they don't absorb oil, and are properly salted / seasoned. And, I'm sorry but In N Out's fries are only good when hot. Once cold they're nasty, skinny, shriveled-up lard sticks. And why would somebody dream of complaining that 5 Guys gives TOO MUCH fries? Feh! Anyway, the Cajun fries are good and for two people, there are PLENTY in the small order. The fountain drinks are fine. I'd love it if they were to have a passion fruit / tropical tea. But maybe that's just wishful thinking. You can eat roasted peanuts and sip your beverage to tide you over til your order is ready. The indoor eating area is loud and chaotic. I much prefer to eat out on the patio. The music is so loud that the people calling out order numbers can barely be heard. I can live without the self-promoting article reprints and quotes all over the walls. This type of thing doesn't add to customer comfort. It smacks of "look at us, we rock!" Give me a break. Five Guys is just a hamburger joint, albeit a good one. read more

I don't understand how people can compare this place to In-n-Out, the only similarity they share is that they both serve burgers and have read and white interior. A better comparison would be to Fudruckers, or The Counter. You go in there, you get a generic burger and you pick what you want on it. In this respect I find Five Guys to be superior to both places. The quality of food is not as high as The Counter, but the price is a lot more palatable, and Five Guys, in my humble opinion, beats Fudruckers in every way possible. The only advice I have for people who go to this place is that a "small" fries is big enough for 3 people, and the fries are spicy, kind of cajun style. They also tend to cook them so the potato is stil a bit raw on the inside, so they aren't fluffy and crispy like McDonald's fries or something. It can get a bit loud in there too, so maybe sit outside if its a nice day. read more

Love this place. Love that I can order extra whatever (including sauteed mushrooms) for no additional fee. The peanuts are a nice appetizer too. And the cajun fries... MMMmmm good! : ) read more

Was really looking forward to a Five Guys burger and fries but apparently they now only serve well done burgers. The counter person said it's the only way they can be cooked? I've asked for them med rare in the past and it was never a problem. Did/does Five Guys have a health problem that forces them to cook the crud out of their product... Bummer. read more

I come here periodically and it is always good and consistent. Props to the manager who I know stuck it out though all the Covid stuff. Not only is he always watching out for the orders he is diligent about keep the place in a order. Clean floor, chairs tucked in tables whipped that's sort of thing. All in all good place to get a burger. read more

This is an update just to let you know that after my review, the general manager sent me a note letting me know that I can visit again with the meal on him. I haven't yet got back, but of course, I have to say that that is a very nice gesture. read more

I heard so much hype about this place having 'amazzzzzzing burgers' so of course, I had to go try it. I definitely wasn't blown away by the burgers. Nothing special. I'm more taken by In n' Out. I do like 5 Guy's fries though (thicker cut). Maybe I'm not a fast food junkie, but I don't think this place is anything to rave about. I guess its cool to pick and choose your own condiments that they put on for you. Other than that, i'm not going to go out of my way to eat there. But people do love it, so I don't know. Def more of an In n Out fan. read more

I don't normally eat burgers, but when I do Five Guys is at the top of my list. Why is that you may ask? Well, Five Guys burgers are juicy, meaty, flavorful patties on a delicious soft sesame seed bun. What also makes them special is you can add unlimited toppings for free, you can choose one or two patties and finally, you can also choose hot dogs and grilled cheese (also which can be topped with as many toppings as you can handle). What makes Five Guys the absolute best though are the Cajun Fries. The Cajun fries are spicy, hand-cut and pure greasy heaven. They are truly the perfect complement to a delicious burger (or grilled cheese or hot dog). Five Guys in Thousand Oaks has friendly staff, fairly quick service and two nice patios to enjoy your burger and cajun fries. My adventure to this five guys included a single cheeseburger with A1, mustard, tomatoes, mushrooms and onions. It was messy, it was delicious and it was cheesy. The cajun fries were perfectly fried and heavily spiced and survived the rest of the afternoon to be eaten as a snack. Burger Breakdown: The Food: Hmmm, oh so deliciously tasty, fatty, greasy and delicious The Value: $8 and change for the burger and fries. Pricey? A touch, but a small fry is enough to feed a small family for the day. The Experience: Just the way Five Guys should be! Fast, friendly and playing old school music. Don't forget about the bulk boxes of peanuts! A little snack while you wait, or a nice little touch to go with your meal. Would I return?: I've gone to Five Guys in Virginia and I've gone in California, yes I will return! 5 stars?: Gotta represent my East Coast pride and really it's a delicious experience, give them a try and be open-minded in trying this burger place. read more

Just got home from checking this place out with a couple of friends and I can't say it was even worth the 82 mile round trip! Anyway, I tried the regular bacon cheeseburger with everything, fries, and a drink. While they were pretty generous with the fries, the food doesn't justify the $12+tax on a meal. I've had way better burgers for less. While I do like that the variety of toppings they add, when they are all thrown together they don't really stand out. This place is WAY over hyped for being the East Coast's answer to In-N-Out. There has to be better! The burger wasn't bad, but it wasn't special. It didn't have a distinct taste to it to set it apart from the rest. As some other people have said, it is basically Wendy's with a bigger price tag. The Cajun fries are just fries with seasoning similar to the seasoning that can be found in Cup-o-Noodles, but the regular fries were good. My friends on the other hand did not like them so much. Also, $4 for a hot dog is a little over kill. You might as well wait in line for 2 hours at Pinks. read more

It might deserve a 2-star. So President OBAMA made "5 Guys" famous back in 2008 when he ate it a coupla times his first year as president and it hit the news cycle. Some papers exclaimed it "BETTER THAN IN AND OUT" and in the 2009 Burger taste test it was #2 in America right behind In and Out. So me and a few friends ventured out a coupla years ago to try it and it was so disappointing. The burger was "okay" but it was pricey. No where near IN AND OUT status. The hype was overhyped which was disappointing hence the addition 1-star deduction. Pricey... the toppings were good... the patty itself not so-much. The fries were so-so. Very disappointed we drove 20 miles out here... read more

As a burger enthusiast, it really was criminal that it took so long for me to finally make it to a Five Guys, but I finally took the plunge to give it a proper go. Star 1: How was the service and atmosphere? It's a chain, so there's no hometown vibe at Five Guys, but they do a great job at bringing back the retro burger stand feel while setting the stage for a clean environment. One thing I did notice was that the walls were very literally plastered with various awards and newspaper articles, even further building up the overwhelming hype that I'd been fed for the past few years. All things considered, a nice place. Star Granted. Star 2: How were the portions relative to the cost? As has been mentioned countless times, the fries come in absolute droves regardless of what size you order. However, the burger is what I was here for, and for $6.54, I got an average-sized burger with some nice extras (jalapenos, etc.). Nothing huge, but $7 isn't absurd these days for a fast casual burger. Star Granted. Stars 3 and 4: How was the food? Maybe it's In n' Out, or The Habit, or most certainly The Ranch, but the Agoura / Westlake / TO area has turned me into the stingiest of critics when it comes to burgers. Possibly attributable to the overwhelming hype that came with a Five Guys Burger, I was surprisingly left with a bit to be desired in terms of the taste of the burger. Sure, the patty was there with cheese and some extras, but I couldn't help but taste the individual components of the burger as opposed to taste that equated to something greater than the sum of its parts. Decent, but not even top 5 in the area. Single Star Granted. Star 5: Would you eat here every day if you could? Sorry Five Guys, but I can't say I was by any means blown away by my burger. Sure, the atmosphere is cool, and they're obviously doing quite a bit right to have received so much attention, but there are much better burgers in the area: http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=Em9-i5e3mYQLphdlkLyAxg&userid=OKX-V5j_qfuOebeHeWGrHg http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/GlzNUbL76J_9CsHbuWsP6A?select=OdBumQRzPAC2utGxaSXwMA#TuYFF4EyehNbGPQRKQMo0A http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=DfDy1eh0V9MSwfyGl9nYhA&userid=OKX-V5j_qfuOebeHeWGrHg No Star Granted. read more

I love this place.. It's the In-n-out burger of the east coast. Great customer service and fresh and high quality food. Warning: large portions are served. Go hungry! read more

Five Guys - Burgers Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

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I gotta be honest. I have a bit of an irrational thing against Five Guys because they're an East Coast chain trying to sholder their way into my beloved In-N-Out's turf. That being said, they're actually quite different from In-N-Out. They're more expensive, but there's more variety on the menu. (Hot dogs with bacon and cheese? Oh man... Why do you DO that to me?) They also have free peanuts in the shell for you to nosh on while you wait. I think, in the end, if there's a Five Guys and an In-N-Out next to eachother, I'm going to In-N-Out (they have shakes after all), but when I'm in the neighborhood where some of my friend's live and there isn't an In-N-Out near by but there is a Five Guys? I go there if I want a burger. read more

Great Saturday Meal on April 8th 2017 They deserve 5 Stars!! I don't get out much more being in a wherlchair, but my wife and I had the perfect late lunch there. It was not only the perfect burger, but unlike most chains the fries were piping hot! A huge deal in my world!! All the topping and malt vinegar for the fries. The new razzle dazzle coke machines offered up every kind of soft drink. MANAGER NOTE: Now for the most important comment. There was a staff of three and never stopped working. Not ever! They worked as a team--something not easy to teach. They complimented each other. My wife went up to the lead anc complimented her and the staff. The rest rooms were clean as was the restaurant. I'll definitely be going back! read more

The coolest thing about this place is that they customize every burger by allowing you to add only the toppings that you want, no matter how many you want, at no extra charge. The place was clean. We sat outside, because we had the kids with us. The food came up pretty quick. The food is average at best. We went there because someone told my husband that they have the best spicy fries ever. Well, let me lay it out for you. Their spicy fries are just fries with Cajun flavoring. Noting spicy or special about them. For a burger place, there is no kids menu or kids portions. Everything is ordered a la cart, so that explains the higher than usual bill. I don't think that we would go there again. The food was good, but there wasn't anything that made me want to go back. read more

This is a wonderful burger place! The menu was a bit confusing at first but I had a friend with me who had been before so she explained it to me. She advised me to get the jr. burger with cheese and I ordered fries to go with it. I was amazed at how many fries they gave me. The cup was filled up and there were atleast double the amount at the bottom of the bag. Awesome! The burger itself was a little messy but so delicious. I really like the decor of this place and the addition of the peanuts is really cute. My friend and I both commented to each other about the loud music inside but the food definitely made up for it. read more

Went there for dinner tonight. I was the only one in the place and was surprised at how long it took to get my food. First, a comparable meal at In-n-out is about 1/2 of what it costs here. More importantly, it just wasn't as good as In-n-Out. The fries were overdone and SOGGY! The burger was ok but messy (went for the "all in" option) and just didn't taste that great. In-n-Out wins hands down i'm afraid... never again for 5 guys. read more

Great burgers that taste homemade. It's not In-N-Out but then if you wanted In-N-Out you would go there instead, right? Don't over think this place. It's a good burger joint that serves above average burgers, simple as that. It's a nice break from the same ol' burger joints just to bad they don't have one on the west side of Ventura County. read more

Five Guys - Burgers Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

I love me some meat...and at Five Guys you can get it in the form of an unbelievable hamburger experience. I still love In-N-Out for a quickie, but Five Guys is the place for a good sit down fast-casual burger. Flame grilled goodness wrapped in a warm fresh bun. Make sure you get plenty o' napkins cuz good eats are meant to be messy! I don't much care for the wait as delayed gratification is not my strong suit. But munching on roasted peanuts while I wait is a good way to pass the time and wear off any frustrations I might feel as the seconds tick away. The customers are generally as polite as they are at an In-N-Out, which isn't saying much; but if you go there with the expectation of being crammed into a small space with a ton of people then it's manageable and the end result is worth the trouble. read more

There is an in-n-out not too far away. Should probably go there. The fries are limp and not that tasty. Also they give you way too many fries. When you order, get a small order of fries. They will just fill the bag to the top. I'm not sure what a large order could even be. The burger is fine, no real complaint. The one good thing is you can get mushrooms on your burger here which you can't at a lot of other fast food places. The menu is confusing. The regular burger has 2 patties? the junior is a regular burger? The place is just ordinary. Don't make a special trip for it. read more

Can you say greasy and tasteless!? What's the difference between a fast burger joint and Five guys!? None is the answer. I don't know how and why they're still in business. I will say their fries were tasty and service was good. But for a burger place the two stars should not be based on other things. Here is what I think, after trying them twice I have come to the conclusion the reason this place is called Five Guys, it's the same five guys would keep coming back with no taste buds... Just keepin' it real The Real Foodie read more

I'm with all the other Yelpers.... The burgers are like something you can make at home. The Cajun fries we greasy, but good. I can't believe that I spent $12 on burger, fries, & soda. And it wasn't even close to being good. But I had to see for myself...that's just me. read more

In 'N' Out still wins for me.....sorry.........but the FLAVOR of the burger is quite good at Five Guys. A key attraction to this place, though, is that you can build your own burger toppings......they have some interesting additions (mushrooms being key for me). That part is fun and can add to the overall flavor experience. However, I actually prefer my burgers without the buns, and this place will NOT do it that way......it's a burger on a bun, and that's it. I was disappointed with that aspect. Also, I'm not a fan of their fries.......a lot of other people seem to like them, but I found them to be without flavor. They give a huge portion, so for those who really like fries, this would work. For you ranch-with-fries addicts, they do NOT have ranch dressing. Neither does In "N' Out, but their fries actually taste good, so I don't care. read more

I came in with my wife since we heard that this place was "better than In-N-Out"...With both of us being foodies and Double Double snarfers, we had to check out this claim immediately...I really wanted to like this place, I really did...I just felt like being there was like cheating on In-N-Out... If all the claims in the newspapers posted all over this place are correct, Five Guys Burgers and Fries is the best place for burgers anywhere else that doesn't have In-N-Out. It doesn't help that this place is a blatant rip off of In-N-Out...BLATANT...Red and white tile decor gives it away from the moment you walk in... I will say that this place has a few things over In-N-Out... 1.) The place has peanuts...Something to munch on while you wait for your burger. 2.) While waiting, the bussers will actually get you more peanuts and refill your drinks so you don't have to get your lazy butt up. 3.) BACON! Among all the toppings, the only one you have to pay for is bacon...The fact that it's an option make is a nice plus for me... 4.) Lazy fries...What I mean by this is that the fries are cooked in such a way that the if held horizontally, the fries will flex because they are just the right amount of soggy. 5.) Cajun fries...Enough said... The previous five were enough to boost this place from two stars to three... Other than that, the quantity of free toppings does not make up for the QUALITY of free toppings...In the end, Five Guys and Fries is an over glorified lunch BBQ burger with better than average fries... I have yet to try the hot dogs, but I'll save that for another day...In the mean time, unless I have no other choice, I'd rather be spending my money at In-N-Out... :l read more

Indeed when I am away from Pasadena this is the only acceptable substitute for Lucky Boy. This Cheeseburger and the one I had in Paris at Bistro St. Dominique's are the the only ones that can ever remind me of my first bite. Enjoy the peanuts and the fries too, but come back for the burger. read more

No bias reviews here, five guys make a good burger. The meat is juicy and thick but the bun was pretty bleh. The first thing I noticed was the free peanuts, random or what? Maybe not but it did make the place a little messy with shells everywhere and face it its a death trap if you have a peanut allergy! My sister's reason for liking this place over other burger joints was because you had the option of adding mushrooms. Really, that's the only plus? Not good enough for me especially for a burger at that price. read more

I keep hearing that Five Guys makes the best burgers, so I had to come and taste for myself. First thing I notice was it cost $5-$7 for a burger. Then I noticed that you get to customize your burger toppings. I ordered a bacon cheeseburger with A1 and grilled onions. I took my first bite and started to think if this is the best burger I ever had. Nope, not the best, but still a pretty good burger. read more

Oh, this place is getting reamed. I say 3.5 stars... just don't get your hopes so high up and you'll be fine. The Place- Free peanuts = messy floors. Negative points for ambiance.. as many Yelpers said, it looks and feels like a school cafeteria. A dirty, retro school cafeteria,. Complete with obnoxious posters all over the walls. The Service- Standard counter fast food stuff. The Food- Ok, it looks like everyone's comparing this place to Red Robin or In-n-out. Thoughts: let's say Red Robins is the meal equivalent of a nice date. You sit down, eat some delicious loaded fancy burgers, and get that restaurant experience. You get what you pay for, come out satisfied. Pretty well-rounded event, yeah? Then In-n-out is the meal equivalent of a good night kiss: fresh, light, easy and pretty good. More or less guilt-free, but also cheap and quick. Then Five Guys, I say, is the meal equivalent of a one night stand. It's messy. It's gonna cost you more than you wanna admit, but it's still pretty delicious. The burgers (if you don't load your burger with all the free toppings then you really aren't getting your money's worth) are generously topped, thick and juicy and DEFINITELY not healthy. The fries aren't mind-blowing (insert innuendo here) but they're still lots better than fast food fries! I feel like I'll wake up in the morning regretting what I did, and I know I probably shouldn't do this often... but yeah, I'd do it again. (Still talking about burgers, here) Five Guys, I'm not gonna call you tomorrow- but thanks, I had a good time. read more

Well I dont get the 4 or better reviews. This is just a expensive hamburger joint. Yes the burgers have good flavor and are a bit bigger than most but just to pricey. the fries.. ah no! Just soggy partially cooked potatos. You can order online but why would you? Nice to try but thats it at $11.39 for burger reg fries and a reg soda, a little over the top. read more

I read all these amazing reviews online about how awesome these guys were - how they are better than In & Out, etc. etc. etc. So I roped my mom and boyfriend into going to lunch there today. First off for the three of us our lunch cost $22. That's nearly double as much as In & Out would have. The lady at the counter was super friendly and nice. I was intrigued by the amount of toppings offered for the burgers. My bf was upset they only do the burgers well done. I was also not really impressed by the lay out of the restuarant. The inside chairs are super uncomfortable, the outside tables we had a bee bugging us. The free peanuts were a nice touch, but kind of out of place. It was VERY LOUD inside. The staff was using the microphone to call order #'s to the outside and it was squeaking horribly! The decor leaves a little to be desired as well. I just kind of think it's funny when a place has to constantly tell you how amazing they are, and how great everyone says they are all over the dining area. It should have been my first clue... Well, we got our food in a to go bag, which is a little annoying. Our burgers were super messy. The topping proportions were not enough. Mom said if she had known she would have order double mushrooms. The boyfriend said the jalapenos were raw and not spicy, the onions ruined the burger because the taste was off. Our patties were small and took up only about half the bun, they were dry and tasteless. I didn't care for the fries at all. The cup of fries was pretty much empty, with all of them being rolled at the bottom of the bag. I felt they were overdone and just not tasty in general. When we left I was disappointed. I would have rather gone to the Jack in the Box across the street. Needless to say I won't be going back and I suggest you skip them all together. I don't see a future for these guys in southern California who is used to the high quality, decent prices and delicious food In & Out has been giving us for years. read more

I forget where I read that this burger joint was pretty good so I went for lunch. I will not be going back, the burger was not worth the price the buns were soggy and the onions were non existent. This place is over rated in my opinion. I much rather go across the street to Jack and order a better tasting burger for a wee bit less. read more

The good. I do like their burgers and the fact that I can get grilled onions and mushrooms, green peppers and steak sauce on my burger. I also enjoy the unlimited supply of peanuts. The not as good: Just a bit on the pricey side. At $5, the small burger is just a bit too pricey for what you get. The fries are limp and oversalted. I've asked multiple times for well done fries and they come out the same way every time. And oily. The shakes look good too but also seem overpriced. It would be good if they had a veggie burger option. Last thing is, the music is loud as hell in here. Prepare to say "what?" over and over again to your lunch companions. Bottom line is I go here if I'm craving a burger but I don't go that often. I guess perhaps the best approach given what I've described above it to get the burger and a water and instead of fries, just indulge in the free peanuts. Now we're talking a scrumptious meal for under $6. read more

So finally gave this place a shot since its right up the street from my work, needless to say.. I wont be coming back here anytime soon. As soon as you step in, reminds you of a different version of in-n-out instantly, with peanut bags all over. Went to order and the young blond girl there had an attitude as if she was ready to pull the trigger on herself. Horrible service from her by all means. After ordering single burger, small fries and a drink total came up to $11 bucks.. While waiting, you can grab and munch on the peanuts around. Burger... mehhh it was okay.. really nothing special at all.. Fries.. were good.. just insanely greasy.. and you get a bunch of them.. But, I dont see myself coming back here anytime soon.. Im satisfied with all the other burger places around which taste much better.. read more

What do you mean you don't eat meat?! Okay...I'll have a Five Guys Burger with Bacon, Onions, and Jalapenos! I seriously rarely eat red meat unless it's Bulgogi or an occasional carne asada street taco but it's extremely rare you see me biting into a burger. I eat mostly vegetarian or seafood...and cook vegan at home but when I'm outside of my house, all bets are off. I'll eat whatever I feel like but try to pace myself so that the majority of my meals are vegetarian. A few months back some friends at work invited me to Five Guys for lunch. I thought..."what am I going to eat?" Then I decided I'll try a burger but ask that it's cooked well done. I know most people like their beef not cooked as much but it's the way I like it. We walked in and there were some choices I had to make. I've been known to go to a place like IN-N-Out with a small menu that never changes and take some time to decide what I want...always ending up ordering the same thing. In this case, I had never been there before. As I got closer to the counter, I knew I had to make some decisions...okay...um...if I'm going to eat meat...I might as well go big and get BACON! This is what makes their burger in my opinion...their bacon is perfectly crispy with the right portion. I also ordered the Cajun Fries. It's a lot of fries so you can share them if you go with someone else. In fact, that's what we did...we shared the fries. One bite of the burger and two bites of the fries...perfect! I'm suddenly a burger fan...even when I used to eat meat more often, I rarely went for the burger. Later, I found myself in the Dulles Airport eating a Five Guys Burger with Bacon...and some Cajun Fries! Ahhh-yeahhh! If you're not much of a burger fan but peer pressure is weighing on you...go ahead and try a Five Guys Burger...trust me...it's safe. Cheers! read more

Well, I am glad I can finally cross this place off my list. My friends have been bugging me to try 5 Guys for over a year. I ordered the Bacon Cheeseburger and it was fine. It is a good burger, but I do not understand why people rave about this place so much. I guess they are really used to some REALLY bad burgers or something. The french fries looked like they would taste great, but they were bland and moving toward cold very quickly. I was the only person ordering anything when I walked in--everyone else (about 6 people) was eating. So why am I being served fries that are barely room temp.? I do not plan on coming back and would definately choose In-N-Out over them anytime. read more

i had a great experience at five guys. the costumer service was delightful, the music was right on point, the bright happy faces of the workers was infectious, and not to mention the food was delicious. i would say that this is by far the best burger i have ever tasted. you get to choose any topping on your burger for no extra price and the regular burger comes with 2 patties. tasting the burger is like going back to a summertime barbecue in the backyard with your family. overall, five guys would definitely be a place to go when you're craving that juicy taste of a burger to bring you back. read more

I don't think the burgers are anything special here. They are juicy and the selection of toppings is pretty good. But it's pretty expensive for what it is, and I can get a better burger elsewhere. Their fries, however, are pretty good. Maybe I'll just come by for the fries next time... read more

In-and-out won't know what a burger is about until they have Five Guys. Don't let the name fool you with dirty thoughts because all they know is how to make a damn good burger. Sure people say It is a little pricey but what do you expect for as many free toppings as u want and some of the best cajun fries LA has ever tasted. They have a simple menu. Burger with one patty or two and if you want cheese or bacon. Once that difficult decision is made u can add whatever toppings you want and man do they have a lot of toppings. My personal combo is a bacon cheeseburger with A1 sause, grilled onions, grilled mushrooms, and jalapenos. Oh and extra A1 sause. Their burgers are flavorful and juicy and just thinking about it makes me want to go right now! Their cajun fries are in a league of there own if you are gonna compare them to In-and-Outs bland animal style fries. If you want thousand island and onions on your fries i'm sure Five Guys can give you a side of those. Some like one or the other and for me Five Guys wins overall. Sure it costs a little more and is probably not as healthy, but I would rather pay that extra bang for my buck. read more