Five Guys Makes the Best Fast-Food Burger in the Country
So say the voters in the 2010 Zagat fast-food survey, who rated the Five Guys burger ahead of such iconic patties as those at In-N-Out Burger and McDonald's. Zagat raters also liked Five Guys fries well enough to place them second in the survey, right behind the golden spuds at the Golden Arches.
All of this bodes well for the ever-sprawling Five Guys chain, which launched with a single store in 1986 in Arlington. Well, it bodes well until you consider these two factors:
- That In-N-Out Burger has only 249 outlets, mostly located in the West, compared to more than 600 Five Guys stores dotted all across the country.
- That In-N-Out Burger actually won the Top Food category among "large chains," which are those "with up to 5,000 U.S. locations entering into the 2010 fiscal year." Five Guys finished fourth in this category.
Last time Y&H checked, both Five Guys and In-N-Out Burger essentially serve burgers and fries, and little else. The contradiction here among the survey results is almost impossible to reconcile — and points out how little importance we should place on them.
8:23 pm
Burgerville in Vancouver, Washington, makes hands down the best burgers in the country. I can't believe Mickey D's was even considered, *BARF*
9:41 pm
I've been to 5 guys.......... Nasty burgers, and over priced as well...... Service is the worse!!!!!
9:48 pm
Once you've had a REAL burger, a fast food survey like this is like choosing a torture technique rather than culinary enjoyment.
9:53 pm
The numbers have to be skewed due to the number of outlets. We have Five Guys here and it is terrific but it is no In-N-Out. The Double Double you get in CA, AZ or NV is the best burger you can find. 'Quality You Can Taste' is not only a motto at In-N-Out - it is reality.
9:55 pm
I agree with U Dunno Squats, well at least the part about why McDonald's was even considered. McDonald's hamburgers are terrible. Burger King is not much better, by the way.
I guess this survey must have been concentrating on national fast food chains only. Although I have never eaten a burger from either Five Guys or In-N-Out Burger, I find it very difficult to believe that they are better than Crow's Burgers in Belton Texas. Yeah I know it is just a small little hamburger place with on 2 in the chain (the other in Temple TX), but their burgers are sensational. If you have been to that area in the past, but not recently, I can tell you that they are comparable to The Hamburger King burgers. If you pass by there, give them a try, you won't be disappointed.
10:03 pm
They are great burgers. The problem is that I have not been back since my first experience. I am a 5' 7" man who weighs only 155. I spent almost 10 dollars on a burger, fries, and drink and left HUNGRY! I did not go back since. That was about 3 years ago in east tn. Great burger it is, but feed a man like he deserves for crying out loud!
10:09 pm
Had my first 5 Guys last week EXCELLENT !!
Had IN AND OUT GREASY!!
BUT NO ONE BEATS WHITE CASTLE..THEY'RE THE BEST !!!!!
10:14 pm
5 Guys offer over-priced McDonald's Knock-offs!!! These were worse than In-An-Out Burgers attempt to make a hamburger. We have a local place that beats them all hands-down!! These chains don't know what a great burger is and those who voted them #1 must be on crack !!!
10:25 pm
I liked the burger, but I have to say that in my opinion, The Habit burgers are a tad bit better as far as flavor is concerned. I visited Five Guys for the first time and ordered the Little Bacon Cheeseburger, hold the pickles, with bbq sauce. It was good, but as mentioned, I prefer that The Habit bbq bacon burger is just a bit better... the fries were pretty good, still had the skin on it, but it's no different to the average fast food visitor than say, In & Out. The food is good, but I believe it's a little overpriced. In & Out is just as good for less money. The Habit Burger is just a little bit better than In & Out... in my opinion.
10:27 pm
Five guys is the best. Up here on long island new york there is an unofficial challenge of 7 patties. it is the best burger ever. i eat a double bacon cheese burger in under 4 mins. something about their burgers that are like crack. in and out burger, white castle was mentioned.. id rather pay more money for a burger that doesn't make me diarrhea
10:33 pm
I haven't had a better burger than the one I had at the Shake Shack in NYC. I haven't tried Five Guys or White Castle yet, but as far as the places I have had, Shake Shack is #1, with In N Out a close 2nd.
I'm not sure how McDonald's won for fries... I wouldn't vote them #1 for anything
10:35 pm
I tried Five Guys and it reminded me of a backyard burger. The fries were good but a little on the greasy side. Although I'd prefer a Double and fries well done it's hard to compare to In-N-Out because they are really different.
10:36 pm
I had Five Guys more twice and it was the worse burgers ever... Over price, employers were unable to take the other correct...
10:38 pm
Wendy's triple with everything and extra pickles and onions. Religious experience.
10:40 pm
Great article. I'm going to buy some more stock in defibrillators.
10:51 pm
Holy Cow....5guys cheeseburger is $5.89 in Phoenix....In and Out's Double Double (meaning double meat and double cheese) is about half that! Never had a 5guys and at that price probably never will, lol. In-n-Out has been a fav since long before they ventured east of LA. We had a week long celebration of eating there daily when they first came to Phoenix.
11:03 pm
I know In-N-Out Burgers.
In-N-Out Burgers are friends of mine.
5 guys you are no In-N-Out Burgers.
11:04 pm
That 5 guys burger looks like the turd I expel a day after eating at In-N-Out double-double.
11:04 pm
I can't eat at 5 Guys. Why? Peanut Allergy. If you have a nut allergy DO NOT eat here! They use peanut oil to fry their food, and most of them have peanuts for the tables. I know my cousin loves the place, but I can't even walk in the door.
11:04 pm
We ate there this weekend. The burgers were OK at best and they were way overpriced. I was not impressed.
11:08 pm
I've been wanting to try this place. It will have to be incredible to beat Burgerville, though.
11:09 pm
All the way means too much fat
11:11 pm
I have been to Five Guys (I live in VA) and In-N-Out Burger (I have traveled to CA many times) several times each and I must say they are both fantastic for fast food. However, my choice for best fast food burger is Fat Burger.
11:13 pm
The best burgers are at Mrs. Beasleys in toledo Washington the second best are at the shell gas station in Castle Rock Washington
11:19 pm
Dude CHAR GRILL in Raleigh, NC is BY FAR the best burgers ever. Only a few locations in Raleigh and only Raleigh but O-M-G!!!! Burgers so good you'll need napkins, and a ton of them if you catch my drift. I love CHAR GRILL nothing beats them
11:19 pm
I would never eat at five guys. Why? I don't care how good it is. I REFUSE to pay $5 for a burger, $2+for fries and $1.50 + for a drink. I went to one with co-workers seen the prices and went next door to Arby's. All the co-worker's told me they wish they did the same thing. The price is too much.
11:25 pm
what about the awful awful in reno @ the nugget casino now thats a real burger check it out, i would take a 8 hour drive from vegas just too get that burger i swear
11:25 pm
5 Guys SUCKS!
11:27 pm
WHITE CASTLE???
No way.
In n out easily the best.
11:34 pm
I grew up in Cali, and Five Guys is vastly superior to In-n-Out. Five Guys has better meat quality BY FAR, and bigger burger with fresher ingredients.
When I was in San Jose last week, a friend and I literally compared In-n-Out with the new Five Guys there, putting burgers side by side. Five Guys is like Muhammad Ali and In-n-Out is like Manny Pacquiao. Both good, but In-n-Out looks like a child's burger next to Five Guys. AND THE FRIES. Five Guys completely kick In-n-Out's arse on this front.
So, unless you've tried Five Guys, stop with the mindless In-n-Out fanboy carap and step up to a new era.
11:36 pm
YOU HAVE THE BEST BURGER & FF IN THE WORLD
I LOVE THE 5 GUYS STORE IN Clinton MD.
I LOVE YOU GUYS
11:41 pm
I had 5 guys once It was really good, especially for not putting narcotics in the food like Micky D's, And the fries are awesome I ate about a whole bag(medium sized paper bag)I'm surprised I didn't die from that. Gotta get a job so I can have it again.
11:42 pm
We just got an In-N-Out near us and we tried them a couple weeks ago. My bf and I agreed that Five Guys definitely has the better burger. My favorite burger of all time is Arctic Circle's ranch burger...and Arctic Circle has the best fries hands down because they use buttery Yukon gold potatoes...can't beat a good order of fries with the original fry sauce!
11:47 pm
5 guys was so-so, expensive, 1/2 as good as In-n-Out
11:51 pm
The choice and those who made it are at best self serving in their own right. Anyone who eats burgers would not pick 5 guys...maybe 4 women..;)
12:06 am
I WORK FOR FIVE GUYS IT NASTY
12:10 am
I only eat fast food when I travel. In and Out is okay... probably the best and most consistent decent fast food burger. Carl's Jr is adequate as well. McDonalds isn't even food. Their Chicken Nuggets are only 44% Chicken! Who knows what is in what they claim to be "Beef". Burger King is flame broiled microwaved ick.
12:11 am
Five Guys is slamming. Burgers are definitely overpriced though. Need to change their fries as well.
12:20 am
Worst burger or I should say most over hyped burger ive eaten. Provo 5guy's is noisy terrible atmosphere. Burger was different thickness yes one burger how strange is that? Really thick on one side and thinner on other? Mushrooms tasted moldy. Burger was greasy! Now worst burger of all time was angus Artic Circle burger I had in some small town. Smash burger is another over rated GREASY burger joint!!!! Give me simple,precise In and OUT burger any day.
12:20 am
I just tried Five Guys yesterday. It was OK with toppings, but the meat had little flavor. It's texture is similar to Wendy's meat. I still prefer In N Out. Five Guys is expensive about $5.19 for a double (What they call their regular burger, the little burger is a single) for just the burger. If you really want a good burger, buy D’Artagnan’s American Wagyu Beef patties from Costco. They are expensive about $130.00 for 24 patties which is about $5.41 each and cook them at home. The texture and flavor of the meat is excellent. If you have to go out, then In N Out.
12:24 am
White Castle? Sliders? MMM MMM
12:28 am
5 guys is way over priced. They will never be able to compete with In n Out. In N Out burgers are fresh, taste great for a great price. 5 guys are just way over priced for the market they are competing for.
12:29 am
5 Guys seerves a good burger, and its servings are large.....but way over priced for a burger and fries. The thing that disappointed me the most about 5 Guys was that they do not serve milk shakes.
In-N-Out servers a much better tasting burger, their double double is the best. But their beef patties are too thin. Your tomato should not be thicker than your beef patties, its a hamburger not a tomato sandwich.
Taste goes to In-N-Out, serving size goes to 5 Guys.
12:33 am
The Cole Valley Burgermeister in San Francisco remains my favorite burger to this day...
12:34 am
Im happy they made #1. I think they have banked on the idea that you can see your food being made. You can see the real ground meat, the real cheese, the fresh buns all being prepared in front of you. Nowadays you go to Mc Donalds and they get your buns out of a drawer, Your patty comes from another drawer and the cheese, lettuce and tomato come out of a metal bin. 5 guys's prices are a bit high.. yes.. but look at the overall experience. You're eating next to a bunch of people who all wanna enjoy a good burger, its a clean place, lol you get free peanuts (from some unheard of towns across the U.S), the potatoes are from different farms from small little towns across the U.S... it makes the experience interesting.
12:38 am
I'm sorry but In-N Out has 5 Guys crushed. They're overpriced, peanut oil tasting fries and meager burgers just don't have it. Why would anyone compare anything to Mc Trasholds and their So. American raised cattle burgers? Their food isn't good enough for dumpster divers. BARF isn't even close.
In-N-Out ROCKS.
12:38 am
I can't even go in Five Guys. As part of the "atmosphere," they have peanuts everywhere. Peanut shells on the floor, peanut dust in the air. Have they never heard of food allergies? My kid could go into shock from that.
12:39 am
One: to bj, how, on God's green earth can you leave Five Guy's hungry???!!!???!!! A regular burger is a double for cryin' out loud, not to mention the portions of the fries!
Two: Why is McDonalds even in the top 100?
Three: Can't beat that flame-broiled taste, I have to go with BK, sorry Five Guy's
12:40 am
i have gone to five guys great.. went to in n out will in california THE BEST EVER so tasty in n out wins in my opinion and i think many people agree with me
12:43 am
Carls Jr. in the West has the best fast food burgers.
Their original six dollar burger for five bucks is outstanding.
12:45 am
Went to Five guys for the first time last week. If you want a mushy bun and an overcooked burger, then that's your place. No one can even compare to In-N-Out! They have the freshest, yummiest burgers around and are way less expensive than five guys. Team In-N-Out all the way!
12:46 am
5 guys sucks because its super expensive.
In n out is way cheaper
12:54 am
There is no better feeling than satisfying that In-and-Out Urge!
12:57 am
I totally disagree...Five Guys is disgusting. Best burger is Simply Burgers in Arlington, TX.
12:58 am
Fries are the worst ever and burgers are grease bombs
1:07 am
no way. this can't be right. Every burger is pre cooked medium well to well done, service is always a problem and you WILL pay more than $12 out the door.
Hate to say it but Steak and Shake can even beat this place.
I disagree.
1:10 am
In-N-Out doesn't even exist on the east coast. Never seen one. Ever. Nor have I ever seen a Five Guys. Sonic is the best in my humble opinion. Their tots own too.
1:13 am
Over Priced $10.68 gets you 1 burger, 1 fry, 1 soda.
1:15 am
i took a friend to five guys in orange connecticut it was the first time she had ever heard about five guys, she ate that burger and fries and said it was the best burger she had ever had.
1:17 am
I WENT THERE IN LIBERTYVILLE, ILLINOIS WHEN IT OPENED TO TRY IT OUT..IT AINT THE BEST .. IT WAS OK TYPICAL BURGER BUT WAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY OVER PRICED!!!! $7.00 FOR ONLY THE BURGER !!! WHOA MAN WHAT A RIP OFF.. I CAN GET COMPLETE MEAL AT BURGER KING FOR THAT PRICE WITH FRIES AND COKE FOR $7.00AND THEIR BURGER IS BETTER AND BIGGER AS WELL!!!
1:20 am
white castle does make a great burger. but k's in troy ohio is the best you can get. too bad in n out is a west coast thing.
1:26 am
Just tried Five Guys. It is OK but I still prefer In N Out. Five Guys is expensive too.
1:31 am
There is NEVER a line at my local Five Guys. On the other hand there is ALWAYS a large line at In N Out. Hmmm. I wonder why??? Could it be that the burgers are WAY better at In N Out? Could it be that the price is much better at In N Out? Five guys is a greasy expensive mess! They do have good fries, but they are NOT fresh like In N out! I'm sticking with my good FRESH, properly PRICED Double Double animal style burger from In N Out !!!!!!
1:53 am
sounds like preference to me...on any given day, any one of them can be the best, according to availability and appetite
2:04 am
5 Guys is overrated and overpriced. They make good fries though.
2:07 am
I tried the burgers and fries over the summer, and I enjoyed my meal very much. The burgers seem healthier.
2:08 am
Ive tried a lot of burgers and Five guys doesn't come close to being the best. Where did they get this info? I'll first say it's not a bad burger but not near the best. First it is WAY overpriced. Jack in the box's sirloin burger beats them. Red Robin and Fuddruckers make a better burger. And they don't come close to a classic double double from in n out. I will say it is better than any Mcdonalds burger anyday!
2:30 am
Definitely great burgers at Five Guys - more like real burgers than fast food burgers. I'm not a huge fast food fan, but I had the pleasure of trying Five Guys when I was living in California and they were definitely notable. Not as good as Hardee's (no burger beats Hardee's,) but really tasty none-the-less. Never understood why people rave about In-and-Out burger. I tried them because they had such great publicity, but they were very mediocre. Would not go back there.
2:32 am
Had 5 Guys several weeks ago in Thousand Oaks. Was not impressed at all. It was overpriced, and it looked like it was squashed together and tossed in a foil. It was soggy, and messy. In-n-Out and Habit are waaaay better than 5 Guys.
2:33 am
Burgerville in the Vancouver, WA~~Portland, OR Metro area have the BEST... 5 Guys is good and In & Out is ok and Mickey Dees ...no way!
2:35 am
No matter who wins, we're still talking about a seared mound of offal collected from thousands of different cows, padded with "meat filler" (slaughterhouse floor-sweepings cleansed with ammonia to prevent E. Coli poisoning), and placed onto a bun with tons of cheap condiments devised to disguise the unappetizing taste of rotten, diseased flesh contained in that "patty." Any discussion of fast-food cheeseburgers should provoke a gag reflex in you. If it doesn't, watch "Food, Inc." You'll never eat another burger.
2:39 am
i am from california and i had five guys in washington dc. it was pretty damn good big burger but price was kind of high and confusing. in and out double double animal style with animal style fries and a pink lemonade is the best thing since shaved putizzy
2:42 am
Had high expectations based on the 5guy fanboy ravings.
It was a good burger, nice and fresh.
But, not near as good as In-N-Out. In-N-Out makes a darn good burger and you don't even have to think about it. Nice and simple, and awesomely, awesome secret sauce. An animal-style double cheeseburger at In-N-Out is proof of God's love for his children on earth--faith is no longer required because you know it after that point.
Two things that absolutely make me livid about 5guys.
1) Ordering a simple freaking burger is way more complicated than it needs to be. Hate all the decisions you have to make for a freaking burger at 5guys. We ordered for the whole family and my nephew took my burger because he thought it was his, but I ordered the one without jalepenos, just couldn't tell until I opened mine. It would have been nice to get a warning that you need to remember the order number when you order for big families. It makes me mad--have a lump in my throat right now.
2) Also, no secret sauce that I could tell. Screw that... SCREW that.
2:59 am
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3:39 am
Am I confused about math? Both 600 and 249 are less than 5,000. Soo.... according to this article neither chain has anything close to 5,000 locations. Seriously, wtf?
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3:46 am
I have eaten at both and they don't compare to In -n-Out. At all. They are a distant 2nd.
Travelled coast to coast and In-n-Out is consistently the best. Zagat isn't exactly the authority a lot of people think it is either.
3:54 am
I love your guys comments! I was born & raised in Ca, & miss In n Out, as well as many other places. I miss Tast-e-Freez and Dell Taco...MMMM!!! What ever happened to Pioneer Chicken? Let's find something that's right!!! LOL,N
4:02 am
Oh yea, by far one of the best fast food burgers, white castle is up there with it but its a different burger altogether in my opinion, I would eat either any day. Remember, they are considering popular fast food burgers, not a fancy kobe beef burger at some reastaurant or a single mom and pop joint in vancouver. Whoever said they left hungry must be thinking about some other place, I really doubt a regular burger and a regular fries can be eaten all by one man alone. I'm a big guy, 240 pounds, and I can't even eat the whole "regular" bag of fries they give you and I can eat a whole large dominoes pizza on my own. The only downside to five guys is the mess eating the burger. Its impossible for it to not come apart as you try to eat it.
4:17 am
In-N-Out is ok at best. I have never heard of Five Guys before and I live in a pretty big city.
6:38 am
Five Guys IS THE BEST! Their cajun fries are fab! (I am cajun so I can say that with no hesitation!) The 5 Guys in Chesapeake, VA is very good, clean and friendly!
7:09 am
In N Out is the best hands down! 3X3 Animal Style is the best burger out there!
7:19 am
White castle is not very good i hate to tell ya daniel. They are greasy steamed low quality mini burgers. We call them sliders here because they are so greasy they just slide down your throat.
This survey is crazy to put McDonalds fries as the best. They are horrible. They are tiny little skinny short stick pieces with no potato in them and usually over salted. Of the fast food chains they have to be one of the worst. Now the best fries are Wendy's. They are thick and you can actually taste the potato and they are never over salted.
Mcdonalds probably has the worst food of all the chains. I cant think of a good burger, i have not had a good burger from a fast food place.
Halo burger used to be the best burgers and fries. They used real orida french fries and they were awesome. The burgers looked like real homemade but ive not been there in years.
Hot N Now has the best cheapest double cheese burger at 97 cents. Decent taste and it's not overly greasy like mcdonalds and burgerking who's doubles are often so greasy they absorb the wrapper.
7:19 am
Have not had five Guys burgers..but to thsi point THe Breakers in New Smyrna Beach Florida has the Best Burger!
7:23 am
I manage a Roy Rogers and I'll put our burgers up against Five Guys especialy when you can get a sandwich fry and drink for six bucks ; try that at Five Guys . Then throw in we have fresh roast beef sandwiches and chicken and you can top your sandwich the way you want
7:34 am
good but way over priced
8:01 am
One of the worst burgers I ever had...greasy with guaranteed heartburn. You want a great burger from a chain..the little Checker burger and its still around a buck. But if you are into real greasy burgers that taste great... get a bag of sliders at White Castle.
8:05 am
We have a Canyons and a Bobby's here, both are better than 5 Guys and the fact 5 Guys has or had an Obama style burger and the fact our alleged president is a fan of them is reason for me to drop them to the bottom of the list. I will never set foot in one again.
8:09 am
FIVE GUYS TELLS YOU THAT THEY HAVE TO COOK THEIR BURGER WELL DONE ONLY.IN-N-OUT FOR THE MONEY TASTE AND FRESHNESS BEATS THEM ALL
8:13 am
I tried 5 Guys for the first time last week. Eight bucks for a squashed, greasy little burger and some greasy, undercooked fries. Seating was cheek-to-jowl and the noise level inside was insufferable. Never again.
8:29 am
Smash Burger is, by far, the best. Five Guys is over-priced, the fries are dry and not really edible.
9:05 am
5 guys is pushing 1,900 calories per meal while In-N-out: 350. Tasty-yes; Healthy-heck NO. I'd stick with In-N-out and get my burger fix but not the fat.
9:09 am
Five guys burger aint chit mcdonalds or even burger king have a better burger
9:12 am
People who like Five Guys are people who enjoy the flavor and feel of soaking, sopping grease. Of course, the industry calls it "juicy." With takeout, look at the sides of your bag...soaked with grease. Look at your fingers during the meal...soaked with grease. That's ok for many, until you get older. At 51, my arteries can't tolerate it. They have burgers that are cooked on flat griddles, so grease has nowhere to go and it doesn't burn up. That's the problem. It's totally unnecessary for a great burger flavor.
9:13 am
I'm glad Five Guys ousted IN N OUT one of the most overrated burger joints in the country, no offense. At least Five Guys doesn't fall apart in your hands mid-bite.
9:15 am
I don't know about the rest of the country but the 5 Guys in Manchester, NH has the best burgers and fries around. The service is phenomenal and timely, the prices are a little more but you are paying for a great quality item. Fresh patties and fresh cut fries, not pre-frozen crap like everywhere else, not to mention free peanuts. All I can say is that if the place is packed every time, there is something right going on.
9:19 am
The Bison Burgers at Ted's Montana Grill, a restaurant owned by Ted Turner (Yes, THAT one) and George McKerrow, trump the beef burgers at all the restaurants named on this site in terms of consistent taste, ingredients, healthiness, low-fat content and quality.
9:19 am
west street burger in wichita,kansas is very good.i've been going there for about 20 years now.it used to be called WALT'S,but has since changed owners without changing quality or portion size.
9:20 am
I've had 5 fags burgers...worthless crap Nothing beats IN-N-OUT...NOTHING
9:23 am
I would like to know who was polled and where......NO WAY that they are better than In-N-Out!!! That's what a burger is all about!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
9:34 am
OMG! 5 Guys is great! I could go for a 5 Guys Burger right now
9:41 am
Are you critics of Five Guys serious? Holy cow, their burgers are to die for! Soooo fresh. And the fries! Actually made from real potatoes, generous portions....what's to complain about?
9:42 am
I had my first experience with Five Guys and was impressed. They didn't have grease on the burgers, and the fries was da bomb! Five stars from me!! LOL
9:43 am
Well, if the results are "irrelevant," why would you take the time and space to report them? They might be "irrelevant" to you, but to someone who's not been to Five Guys could use this report as impetus to try them out. You didn't say the survey was wrong; just that it was "irrelevant." So, again I ask...why even talk about it?
9:49 am
Ha Ha...McDonald's is the absolute bottom of the barrel. I haven't eaten there in years.......
9:57 am
Five Guys likes to promote themselves from within and there are no other choices for burger joints within the area that they were voted. Five Guys is overpriced, they dump all the fries on top of everything which is messy, and the burgers are not that great. They're just trying to take over everywhere and put decent long established burger places out of business (besides McD's). Five Guys is No Big Deal. The best thing is to support your local, mom and pop burger joints. Support your local economy!
10:01 am
White Castle burgers are nasty, soggy-bunned heart stoppers, PERIOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
In-N-Out Burgers are perfect!
Zac's Burgers in CLT are infamous!
10:02 am
I like their burgers because they taste fresh. They are very greasy and I cannot eat a regular burger (they are very big). I always have a smaller cheeseburger. I wish they had a shake but they don't. Their fries are OK but I like McDonald's fries more. They don't have this franchise in every city. I still like Five Guys more than McDonald, Burger King or Hardees.
10:02 am
Culvers is the best!
10:09 am
The survey must have been completed with folks who were really, really hungry, because that greasy hamburger joint over time, is what's keeping the hospitals & medical clinics in business for a long, long time. When your inside, you can wipe the grease from the atmosphere from the french fries & burgers off of your forehead, never mind what you've inhaled into your body, while your waiting or eating there, as well. Come on Zagat, this has got to be a joke or something,right??
10:23 am
Your last statement confuses me. If these surveys should not be payed any attention, the why would you write and article about the survey?
10:59 am
Who ever took this survey must be high - I've had both burgers and 5 guys straight up sucks...In-N-Out is the best burger by a longshot...and their fries are #1 too!!!
11:00 am
I have been associated with Five Guys for four years and now with bad income and near bankrupsy it has been sold at a loss.To pay 7% of gross is hard on top of rent and mortgage and payroll.No help from Five Guys by National Advertizing or sales promotiion. No signs on highway are allowed.No Local sales gimics allowed. No two for one or special sales allowed.
Five Guys needs a better LOGO. Questions like "Is that a "moving company" or what? No suggestion that it's a eating place with good burgers until you read the FINE PRINT of "burgers and fries"
When you are surronded by other eating places, how do you compete.
11:05 am
Burgers suk, over priced.
11:05 am
Got a 5 idiots 2 blocks away from me in Maryland. I want a real burger, I go to IN-N-OUT Las Vegas. Case closed.
11:10 am
Tried 5 guys a month ago because people were talking it up. I thought it was ok, but $10.00 for burger, fries, and drink, no thanks. Taste was ok. Fries were way to greasy for me.
In and Out is better and better priced. Wendy's double stack with cheese is the best burger value out there!
11:51 am
Five guys, are you kidding. I had one years ago and have never gone back since. I make better burgers at home!
11:59 am
Been there, done that. Really not up to all the hype. The bun was doughy, the meat was over-cooked, the fires were just plain bad and the place was too noisy.
Zagat and others need to have their tastebuds and their ears examined.
12:04 pm
Mears burger in OKla. It's only one restaurant. No chain. I've had in and out, and several on here, But mears near Lawton, Ok is as good as it's rep. They have been included in a national burger taste contest by people who gao around the country doing just that.
12:08 pm
I'm amazed they call this a national survey. Five Guys isn't available anywhere within about a 200-mile radius of my town and I've never even seen an In and Out. Obviously, the polling for this "so-called" national survey took place in select large cities and the results are therefore tainted. There's really no such thing as a good fast food burger (Sonic comes close). The best burgers aren't served in a burger chain, they come from bars, taverns, mom-and-pops and places with a faded "Eats" sign out front. Try a "Little Bastard" at Fatboy's Grill in Shreveport, Louisiana. You'll realize how frivilous this whole survey is.
12:10 pm
For those that say the burger is overpriced, yes, if you get just ketchup on it and nothing else, the burger does cost too much, given at about $4.50. However, you can have about 20 different toppings of your choice. I usually get all on it except mayo, so it's quite a big burger then. 5-guys is way better than fast food and it tastes better than most "family restaurant" types.
12:25 pm
I tried this place out after reading all the hype. It's OK good but very over-rated in my opinion. All the articles talk about how huge and monstrous these things are, I was very disappointed in that regard. It is really no bigger than a Wendy's double when all is said and done and personally I find Wendy's to be more satisfying.
2:45 pm
when you all want to try a good burger, go to tommys in california. the just dont come close. sorry guys.
7:20 pm
Okay, just so that we can all save some time here, please use the following template when posting comments on this board:
(CHOOSE ONE) 5 Guys/In 'N Out/McD's/Burger King/Wendy's/OTHER hamburgers (CHOOSE ONE) Suck/Are The Best Ever/Are Just Okay/Are Good Enough To Convert Lifelong Vegetarians.
Their fries are (CHOOSE ONE) To Die For/Will Kill You/Not Bad/Give You Gas, and their service is (CHOOSE ONE) Horrific/The Best In The World/Fair/So Slow That It Makes Watching Grass Grow Seem Speedy In Comparison.
I have never even tasted one of the burgers in this survey, but (CHOOSE ONE) Feel Compelled To Comment Anyway/Just Need To Connect With My Fellow Man/I'm An Arrogant Know-It-All Who Loves Inflicting His Opinion On Others/Decided To Troll Here Instead Of Going On A Shooting Rampage.
Thank You,
The Management
10:55 pm
We have 5 Guys in Texas and indeed their cheeseburger (2 patties) is very good ... comparable in taste to the In-n-Out Double Double. IMO, the INO fries (well done) are massively superior to 5G which although fresh, sit under a heat lamp for a few minutes.
Also, at INO, the DD, fries and a drink costs less than the cheeseburger alone at 5G.
It's a slam dunk for INO.
Also, this review is for FAST FOOD burgers ... the best burgers are always those served at the small bars and dives ...
1:20 pm
I think u all don't no what u are talking about I LOVE FIVE GUYS and everything is fresh and handmade burgers so if u wanna compare that to 2 dollor burger u are CRAZY U ARE PAYING FOR QUILT i also work there so i no how much it cost to make that burger and it's not cheap i have been to in and out burger blahhhh i rather eat frozen
1:22 pm
FIVE GUYS NORTH DARTMOUTH #1
11:32 pm
Have you ever had Five Guys in your mouth?
Yummy!
10:39 am
Congratulations to our friends up the road. Five Guys burgers are wonderful. Great burgers and fries at a great value.
12:15 pm
This overpriced, dry, greasy, salty Double Double Animal Style clone will end up here in So Cal just like Krispy Kreme and Boston Market.
A immediate phenomenon that turned into a complete dud!
12:20 pm
Told Ya, Tim...
9:08 pm
I ate at 5 Guys once and never again. Over priced and over cooked.
11:53 am
Five Guys makes a decent burger, but it is so overpriced no one I know will eat there.