Five Guys Burgers and Fries

Ordered takeout and was very specific about how I wanted the burgers… Not specific enough and my bad for not checking the bag before I left! The lettuce wrap burger was not in a bowl and was just a pile of shredded lettuce surrounding a burger wrapped in foil, and there was no mayo as asked even tho it was on the receipt! The other burger was supposed to have grilled mushrooms like the receipt said but somehow there was grilled onions… The staff was very nice and the only reason they got 2 stars!

This location is closed — Oct 2013

I. Love. Five Guys. Their burgers are so good I don’t need a bun and I never get a gluten reaction from their fries. I also love the peanuts and free refills. This is definitely my favorite Philly location. Get yourself a double cheeseburger, damnnnn.

This is the east coast’s older, more experienced burger compared to the west coast’s In-​and-​Out. Indeed this franchise has been taking the fight to In and Out with several locations now in San Diego.
Don’t get me wrong, I love them both! But Five guys does some things a lot better. A larger assortment of toppings and a greasier burger. Yes. I’m a fan and once you start doing some animal style fries in and out will be on the ropes.

I’m not generally a big fan of burgers and fries, but Five Guys does a pretty good job. Spicy fries are really good.

Best fast food burgers?
What can you say about Five Guys? Fries are awesome for about 4 minutes after they come off the fryer and then quickly become cardboard-​esque. The burgers are ridiculously greasy, and yet I find them to be the best fast food burgers around. The service at this location is friendly, even close to closing time.
No complaints but it’s still fast food.

I’ve had a few meals here with friends. Overall, the burgers have always been good but the quality of the fries ranges from soggy and cold to crispy and hot. The restrooms have always been clean as has the dining room — save for the table area where a gentleman and his three young (under 6) children ate during one visit.
The wait at times can be a bit much especially if you are in during a non-​peak time. One issue I had with this location as opposed to some of the others I have visited is they never ask you if/​what toppings would you like. They expect you to know and tell them — not a good thing for the first time visitor.
If you are in a rush and want a quick, greasy burger go to Wendy’s. If you have some time and extra cash give Five Guys a try.

The debate goes on. As a native Californian, I have to say that it didn’t quite measure up to In ‘N Out, but Five Guys does a solid job. Their burgers are juicy and flavorful, the buns are hot, the fries are crispy and the shakes are delicious. The produce wasn’t as fresh as I expected, but I was still very pleased with my satisfying burger. It’s big, bright, and great for groups. If you’ve never had one, give it a shot!

Who doesn’t like Five Guys in their mouth? Let’s face it… sometimes you just need a hot and greasy burger and Five Guys fits the bill perfectly. My standard is the regular (2 patties) cheeseburger with lettuce, raw onions, mayo, and fresh jalapeños. One order of fries will take care of a party of four so be wise when ordering. Enjoy the complimentary peanuts while your burger is made to order… afterwards I enjoy a nap or an impromptu visit to my cardiologist.

I looooove Five Guys burgers. I either get the bacon cheeseburger-​two patties-​with lettuce, fresh jalapenos, and mustard, or the smaller version-​the little bacon cheeseburger-​one patty-​with the same toppings.
Sometimes I get the fresh cut fries-​they give you a ton.
Free refills on sodas, and peanuts to eat while you wait.

Now, I’ve never been very emotionally involved in the Five Guys vs. In-​n-​Out vs. Shake Shack vs. Whoever-​Else debate, but I can assure you that Five Guys doesn’t win it. That’s not to say that Five Guys is in any way unenjoyable, but the competition is stiff in the burger category.
Anyway, the burger is quite good, though not the best you’ll ever devour-​then-​regret. The fries are, personally, my favorite part. I’ll often stop in for an order when I can just tell that my day is missing that little «something.» Cajun fries… hmmm. Oh, damnit, I’m pretty sure I’m about to walk over and get an order now. Ugh. Thanks, Unilocal

Had to ditch the rest of my party on the last dinner of our trip, but I’m a burger fanatic!
Atmosphere:
Super dirty & messy floor.
Food:
Cheeseburger — Went by some reviews and recommendations. Burger is good but so not even close to In N Out! Pretty pricey at $ 11+ for the burger, small fries & a drink. Where’s the combos?
Cajun fries — Taste didn’t appeal to me. The plainer, the more pure.
Overall:
Lots of hype but to each his own.

Before you go in to Five Guys you need to ask yourself, «Am I going to feel up a burger or am I going to get laid?» If it’s the latter, Five Guys will not disappoint. If you think eating a down and dirty burger and fries is going to ruin your diet and throw you into a depression for the rest of the summer, you might try Subway next door.

In terms of fast food, this is as good as it gets. Burgers are cooked fresh in front of you with your choice of many toppings, fries are great, and the whole atmosphere is straight to the point and done well. They only do one thing, but they do it very well.

I WENT TO FIVE GUYS BURGERS THE OTHER DAY! DID YOU HEAR ME??? I SAID, I WENT TO FIVE GUYS BURGERS! WHAT? YES. FIVE GUYS.
This is no place to go for a nice quiet fifteen minutes away from work! Five Guys is a large open space with a concrete floor so it echoes as much as the Grand Canyon and there’s no shortage of noise!
Each and every time a patron walks in the doorway of Five Guys, as many staff members as possible all yell at the top of their lungs, «Two in the door!» or «One in the door!» Then everyone else responds by yelling, «Two in the door! Got it!» The same goes for the number of patties ordered; «Two patties!» «Two patties, got it!»
I am absolutely convinced of a two things:
a) The same people who yell «Two in the door!» are the exact same people who yell, «Two in the door! Got it!»
b) Some of the staff took the job at Five Guys simply so they could yell all day!
One particular staff member’s speaking voice was at the same annoyingly high pitch and volume as her two-​in-​the-​door squeal so there was no relief to the insanity of yelling.
WTF, Five Guys? Is this seriously necessary? While I was there, never once was there an occasion that more than two people ever walked in! I mean, seriously, if you need that much advance warning that you have a stampede of three customers, perhaps you should reexamine your business model.
OK, I get it that you’re trying to re-​create the old short-​order restaurants where the 55 year old waitress who’s been working at the same place for the past 32 years yells out her order to the line cook who’s worked there for the same amount of time. I get it. Now, stop. It’s unnecessary chatter that adds nothing to fare you offer.
The fries? Well, if you take them out of the paper cup they’re served in as I did, and dump them into the paper bag that the burger came in, you end up with one greasy bag. No surprise there (and no reflection on my review because of it).
The burgers? Mediocre at best. Whoopdie-​doo, you put two small grilled burgers on a bun and call it a «large burger». Well, no, it’s not actually a «large burger» as a paying customer would assume; it’s actually two small burgers on one bun. Perhaps someone needs to yell that out too.
For the price, Wendy’s offers a burger that is hands-​down in the same ballpark as Five Guys.
And I know a LOT better ways to enjoy «five guys»! I’m jus’ sayin’, is all…

The first time I went to Five Guys I was shocked when i saw that my bill came out to ten dollars for a Burger, fries, and a drink. Then I saw the size of the burger and quickly changed my tune.
The burger was juicy and the fries were especially good. I will be back.

This 5 Guys location is massive! The food was mostly up to par, but I have to agree with a previous commenter that the fries were a bit undercooked (not as crisp). They had Mr. Pibb (Pibb Xtra) in the fountain… I can’t remember the last time I’ve had Mr. Pibb… pre-​millenium?
What I like most about this place is that the floor isn’t slippery! @15^th I can be standing still and I just slowly start heading off in a direction. I especially hate it when I’m sitting down and I keep sliding. Overall, this is a better area. There are almost no bums and very few obnoxious kids.
Other than that, I’ve been getting the same exact thing since 5 Guys opened on 15^th and in this 4 – 5 year period the price has gone up about $ 1.50. For a regular drink, fries, and a cheeseburger it’s $ 10.99. Where do you draw the line 5 Guys? If it weren’t for this latest price hike, I’d give 4 stars. I repeat, WHERE DO YOU DRAW THE LINE?! For $ 11 there are much better options around.
Lastly, dining on walnut 11^th-​broad is better than dining on chestnut 15^th-​18^th (liberty place included).

I lived in DC for 2 years and grew to love Five Guys there: Great burgers, tons of fresh toppings, and the cajun fries are ridiculous.
I nearly had a heart attack when this opened in my neighborhood… coincidently, this opening is probably likely to contribute to an actual heart attack.

Somewhere in the back pages of whatever newsletter the secret cabal of fast foot chains subscribe to, I imagine a simple three word ad beckoned. Jefferson Needs Lunch! Certainly on entering this new Five Guys location, I got the impression it’s goal was to meet the lunchtime demands of Jefferson University Hospital. Everyone inside appeared to be either college age, or wearing scrubs. Seeing a gaunt thoracic surgeon gave me a morbid chuckle, clearly he must be scouting his future patients. It seems like this location was opened in a hurry, it is more spartan than most other location I’ve been to, and everything feels very temporary.
The burgers are the same fantastic quality Five Guys is known for. They have a plethora of toppings available, and the meat is fresh and quality, and the rolls are really what bring it together. Too many burger places skimp on the rolls, going all out on everything else and putting it on a cheap supermarket roll. Five Guys goes a step up, it doesn’t overwhelm the burger, but doesn’t disintegrate after 2 bites either. The topping run the gamut of everything you might expect to put on a sandwich. Ordering «everything» gives you all of the expected toppings for a burger, along with mushrooms.
The fries were a bit undercooked, but still very good. They aren’t shy about the portion either. One regular fries is enough for at least two people. I suspect the large would be enough for a family of five. They also cook them in peanut oil, and have warnings posted in case of allergy. However, the warnings weren’t as obvious as at the Chestnut street location, or others I’ve been to. They also have complimentary peanuts available while you wait. They also have Gold Peak iced tea, and a better soda fountain than most fast food, including Cherry Coke, which is always a positive for me.

LOVE Five Guys!!! I was happily surprised when I discovered this recently opened location. I just had to stop in and get a burger. I always have a blast mixing and matching the stuff that I put on there. Currently my favorite is tomatoes, lettuce, pickles, grilled onions, jalapenos, hot sauce, and ketchup. A definite plus for having real jalapanos instead of the pickled kind. And as always, the over abundant amount of fries gives the Five Guys’ signature greasy brown bag look top it off. If you have never tried their burger before, you definitely need to go and SOON.