Five Guys

[coffeebean]

...Located in the Bed Bath and Beyond shopping plaza. Everything seems so fresh and the burgers are great. Their large order of fries is enough for four people...and I really mean that. Here is another place that offers peanuts in the shell...as much as you like. Great place for lunch.

[RVRoadie]

I found the menu to be a little confusing. The regular burger is a double patty, and the baby (I think that was the name) is a single patty. So, the baby burger is realy a regular, a regular is a double and I think they have a tripple but I forget the name. The burgers were good, as were the fries, but it was almost $20 for two.

[logdog]

We eat at 5 Guys often and have never been disappointed. Had lunch there today and 2 single patty burgers and fries was only $10. Plus all the peanuts we could eat. We were only able to eat less than half of the fries because they give you so much. Hard to believe you could spend $20 for two.

[Pturner]

Sounds like I could share my "regular" burger plate with five of my closest friends.

[rshoffer]

I've heard nothing but++++'s about Five Guys. Is it a franchise?

Wimpy

[herbaru]

I've heard nothing but++++'s about Five Guys. Is it a franchise?

Wimpy

Yes it is.

[Pturner]

I've heard nothing but++++'s about Five Guys. Is it a franchise?

Wimpy

I'll gladly pay you Tuesday...

[golfnut]

...for a hamburger today....gn

[grayesun]

5 guys...hands down.
Deleted our follow-up inquiry.

Never mind...just found the previous burger discussions.

[Pats2010]

We have been there a couple of times and were very impressed. I like the way they trained their help, too.

[pooh]

They have great burgers and fries, without a doubt. The first time we went was shortly after they opened. Standing in line in front of us was a lady who had eaten at other 5Guys and she explained to us that a "small" or whatever it is called , for each of us would be enough. She also said to only get one order of fries. Boy was she right. We ate and ate and even brought fries home. They're great reheated in a toaster oven.

[grayesun]

We have been there a couple of times and were very impressed. I like the way they trained their help, too.

Just finished wading through the thread on burger recommendations that ended 9/09...now, being almost a year older (better) and wiser and in light of ongoing changes in local eateries, any updates on where NOW to find the best burgers around TV. Krystal burgers & White Castle...holy cow barf...only the morning after a serious bender...please!

We've become 5 guys addicts and have an self-imposed limit of 1 visit every 2 weeks. Good thing they don't serve :beer3: there!

[starflyte1]

Long Horn has great burgers, and you have a choice of many sides, including baked potato or sweet potato.

[graciegirl]

Wow. We have a new Five Guys in West Chester, Ohio. Will have to try their burgers now that I have read rave reviews.

I love that old line about pay you Tuesday.

[grayesun]

Wow. We have a new Five Guys in West Chester, Ohio. Will have to try their burgers now that I have read rave reviews.

I love that old line about pay you Tuesday.


Can definitely picture Wimpy standing at the 5 Guys counter...negotiating a burger transaction.

Recently back visiting my hometown (Worcester, MA.) where a 5 Guys had opened since we left MA, about 8 months ago. Didn't get to stop in and check it out...but my family has visited & was also raving about it too :thumbup: Gotta like the raves! :highfive:

[getdul981]

We have lots of 5 Guys here in VA. Love their burgers. We usually get 2 smalls, small fry and 2 drinks. More than enough for the two of us.

[bkcunningham1]

Five Guys started as independently owned in Northern Virginia in 1986. They did so well, they franchised in 2002. They are now in 625 locations in some 40states and 4 Provinces in Canada. Yummie. We discovered them when we lived in Northern Virginia.

While in NC we discovered a place better than Five Guys. Same type of entrepreneurship. Privately owned. Seventy-five locations in NC. It is called Cook-out. Grilled hamburgers with creamery premium milkshakes.

Two people can get a a main item and two sides, yes two sides, plus a drink for under $10. You can upgrade your drink to a home-made milkshake for under $11 for two people.

They just opened their first store in SC this summer. I'm hoping they keep moving south to Florida.

[Larryandlinda]

Five Guys started as independently owned in Northern Virginia in 1986. They did so well, they franchised in 2002. They are now in 625 locations in some 40states and 4 Provinces in Canada. Yummie. We discovered them when we lived in Northern Virginia.

While in NC we discovered a place better than Five Guys. Same type of entrepreneurship. Privately owned. Seventy-five locations in NC. It is called Cook-out. Grilled hamburgers with creamery premium milkshakes.

Two people can get a a main item and two sides, yes two sides, plus a drink for under $10. You can upgrade your drink to a home-made milkshake for under $11 for two people.

They just opened their first store in SC this summer. I'm hoping they keep moving south to Florida.

Though we have them all over the DC area, we have never visited one.
One of our employees calls them 'Five dead guys' and recommends a faster way to bliss for a cholestrophile....
Maybe someone will open up a location in TV?

At least when one leaves, they are not going to leave hungry!!

Enjoy the vid!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbKRSYAuSNg


L and L

[bkcunningham1]

That's right. Good old fashioned healthy lard. None of that artificial soy and synthetic trans fat tofu stuff. Bring on the side of mini-corn dogs!!! Bill Geist rocks!!

[graciegirl]

Though we have them all over the DC area, we have never visited one.
One of our employees calls them 'Five dead guys' and recommends a faster way to bliss for a cholestrophile....
Maybe someone will open up a location in TV?

At least when one leaves, they are not going to leave hungry!!

Enjoy the vid!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbKRSYAuSNg


L and L

HOLY COW!!! No pun intended.

I wish I had thought of that money maker. Reverse psychology rocks!

[Larryandlinda]

HOLY COW!!! No pun intended.

I wish I had thought of that money maker. Reverse psychology rocks!

What we meant by 'when one Leaves"'
was Leaves the living!"

Back in the 60's it was well over 100 where i worked in a mower shop.
The boss's son was a 'chain Coke-R'[ and would go through one 6-oz bottle after another

We knew that it was a powerful beverage back then in excess (even though it was cane not Corn based)

When we called him on the habit, he said....
"I will die but I will not die thirsty"



L and L

[diskman]

Just a week ago, we waited a wk thinking the lines would be gone HA!
We waited on line about 45 minutes, but it was well worth the wait!:coolsmiley::):MOJE_whot::BigApplause:

[hoseman]

Wife nor I get it with 5 Guys.

To us, it's very expensive for what you get. Sure tons of fries that we aren't supposed to eat anyway and an average tasting burger for like $10 each. You can get a real meal at Red Lobster for $7.99.

Wife says she would rather eat crackers at a gas station than 5 Guys again (and we have tried 4 different 5 Guys stores). Certainly nothing special.

Just saying we don't get the hype for whatever our opinion is worth.

[bkcunningham1]

Wife nor I get it with 5 Guys.

To us, it's very expensive for what you get. Sure tons of fries that we aren't supposed to eat anyway and an average tasting burger for like $10 each. You can get a real meal at Red Lobster for $7.99.

Wife says she would rather eat crackers at a gas station than 5 Guys again (and we have tried 4 different 5 Guys stores). Certainly nothing special.

Just saying we don't get the hype for whatever our opinion is worth.

That's why they make chocolate and vanilla...

[laryb]

I personally think 5 Guys makes an excellent burger and fries was thrilled when we found one in TV last month. No where on the menu did I find a $10 burger. Now I realize it's a matter of personal preference, but where grew up, New Bedford, Ma., Red Lobster would be the last place to go for a real seafood dinner. As a matter of fact, they built one here and it closed down in a couple of years

[Taj44]

MedicineNet.com has a section called "worst meals in pictures", worst being judged from a health standpoint. Five guys is right up there: Five Guys Bacon Cheeseburger Meal
- The burger alone has 30 grams of saturated fat and 920 calories — the equivalent of two Quarter Pounders from rival burger chain McDonald's. A large order of fries adds 1,460 calories.

By the Numbers: 2,380 cal – more than the 2,000–calorie daily limit for most adults.

Eeew!

[kyblue]

I just cannot believe not one negative feed on 5 guys. It was the greasiest burger I have had since having White Castles. We got it - and the grease was dripping out of it. People tell me that is uncommon - since it was the first and only time we went there - I assumed that the burgers were always this way.

Will NOT go back - we always said you could squeeze white castles and watch the grease drip - didn't have to squeeze the ones at 5 guys - it was dripping in the wrapper.

Were we there on a bad night????

[graciegirl]

MedicineNet.com has a section called "worst meals in pictures", worst being judged from a health standpoint. Five guys is right up there: Five Guys Bacon Cheeseburger Meal
- The burger alone has 30 grams of saturated fat and 920 calories — the equivalent of two Quarter Pounders from rival burger chain McDonald's. A large order of fries adds 1,460 calories.

By the Numbers: 2,380 cal – more than the 2,000–calorie daily limit for most adults.

Eeew!

Now Taj, you could have gone all day and not told all this information on how bad it is for us.

I was just gonna try it once.............:D

I really appreciate the info and I am just kidding.

Except I am going to try it once.

[kyblue]

Hands way down for 5 guys

[Pturner]

medicinenet.com has a section called "worst meals in pictures", worst being judged from a health standpoint. Five guys is right up there: Five guys bacon cheeseburger meal
- the burger alone has 30 grams of saturated fat and 920 calories — the equivalent of two quarter pounders from rival burger chain mcdonald's. A large order of fries adds 1,460 calories.

By the numbers: 2,380 cal – more than the 2,000–calorie daily limit for most adults.

Eeew!

holy cow!!!

[Pats2010]

I just cannot believe not one negative feed on 5 guys. It was the greasiest burger I have had since having White Castles. We got it - and the grease was dripping out of it. People tell me that is uncommon - since it was the first and only time we went there - I assumed that the burgers were always this way.

Will NOT go back - we always said you could squeeze white castles and watch the grease drip - didn't have to squeeze the ones at 5 guys - it was dripping in the wrapper.

Were we there on a bad night????

Hmmmm Nothing like a nice juicy burger. I give it two thumbs up.:eclipsee_gold_cup:

[cwnavy1]

We bought our Villages home on Friday morning (Pennecamp) and celebrated with a burger at Five Guys for lunch. We immediately thought it was certainly among the best burgers we've ever had. They dripped like crazy and were wonderful! I think we earned about six hours on the treadmill, but it was worth it!

[linandvin]

Whether you like them or not, they have been written up for having the most UNhealthy french fries (with McDonalds as the best for you). Tasty, different, and yes, super-fattening!

[mommullr]

I think they are great and so does Phil Mickleson as I read that he had bought a few franchises because In and Out Burger ones were not available

[Taj44]

Sorry, I didn't mean to burst anybody's bubble here. I imagine the food does taste good, but if you're at all interested in healthy choices, my body is a temple, etc., you might want to pass on 5 Guys.

On another note, we went to a really cool restaurant in Tampa recently called Seasons52. They have a website at seasons52.com The goal is to provide farmer's market freshness, appropriate portion sizes, and every menu item is less than 475 calories. The food was wonderful, about the best meal I've had in a long time. I wish they'd offer something like that in The Villages, but not sure if the demographic here would support something like that.

[Lou Card]

Sorry, I didn't mean to burst anybody's bubble here. I imagine the food does taste good, but if you're at all interested in healthy choices, my body is a temple, etc., you might want to pass on 5 Guys.

On another note, we went to a really cool restaurant in Tampa recently called Seasons52. They have a website at seasons52.com The goal is to provide farmer's market freshness, appropriate portion sizes, and every menu item is less than 475 calories. The food was wonderful, about the best meal I've had in a long time. I wish they'd offer something like that in The Villages, but not sure if the demographic here would support something like that.

I have spent 10's of thousands of dollars on my pot belly. To give it 475 calories for a complete meal would cause me to go into low blood sugar shock. He He He

[salpal]

Five Guys is the best, first tasted them in North East.....

Food Police: People know healthy vs. non-healthy.

[Pats2010]

Five Guys is the best, first tasted them in North East.....
Food Police: People know healthy vs. non-healthy.
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:beer3:.


Thank-you. It had to be said.

[zcaveman]

Originally Posted by salpal
Five Guys is the best, first tasted them in North East.....
Food Police: People know healthy vs. non-healthy.

Thank-you. It had to be said.

:agree::agree:

BTW: Is Five Guys a sit down restaurant with waiters/waitresses? Or is it a cafeteria type restaurant (Like Panara's or Crisper's)? And are the hamburgers really $10 each?

Z

[graciegirl]

I am going to find out before this day is out. This is just like being told NOT to wear lipstick when I was 12.

I have to try it.

[Pats2010]

I have only been twice at two different locations and there were no servers. Don't remember the cost but it didn't break the bank.

I am a health conscious person who watches what he eats and exercises almost every day. I am in great health with good blood pressure and I take no medicines.
That being said, a few times a year I treat myself to a nice juicy burger and fries. I don't feel guilty because I know it is not part of my regular eating lifestyle.

Had to get that off my chest, I'll step off the soap box now.:wave:

[MelZ]

:agree::agree:

BTW: Is Five Guys a sit down restaurant with waiters/waitresses? Or is it a cafeteria type restaurant (Like Panara's or Crisper's)? And are the hamburgers really $10 each?

Z

5 Guys doesn't have wait staff, you order at the counter and they call you # when you meal is ready. Burgers are about $5 for a double with free toppings and are excellent.
:icon_hungry:

[Skip2MySue]

We bought our Villages home on Friday morning (Pennecamp) and celebrated with a burger at Five Guys for lunch. We immediately thought it was certainly among the best burgers we've ever had. They dripped like crazy and were wonderful! I think we earned about six hours on the treadmill, but it was worth it!

Bruce & Carol,
Congrats on your new home. We also just closed in Pennecamp in July on Ashwood Run. We didn't celebrate with 5 Guys but have visited there many times in NJ as a special treat for lunch. NJ even has free refills on drinks plus the peanuts are a nice touch. We buy the small cheeseburger's and 1 large fry and 2 small drinks and that fills us for around $14.
Skip 2
P.S. Pat I see your hanging around another food posting. I think I've found where your problem lies!!!!!!:a20:

[Pats2010]

Bruce & Carol,
Congrats on your new home. We also just closed in Pennecamp in July on Ashwood Run. We didn't celebrate with 5 Guys but have visited there many times in NJ as a special treat for lunch. NJ even has free refills on drinks plus the peanuts are a nice touch. We buy the small cheeseburger's and 1 large fry and 2 small drinks and that fills us for around $14.
Skip 2
P.S. Pat I see your hanging around another food posting. I think I've found where your problem lies!!!!!!:a20:

LOL Nothing like swallowing down a juicy burger with KoolAid.:thumbup:

[grayesun]

Five Guys is the best, first tasted them in North East.....

Food Police: People know healthy vs. non-healthy.

Nailed it salpal...short & sweet

And only an occassional indulgence at that...until we (if ever) find a better burger & fries joint.

[diskman]

:agree::agree:

BTW: Is Five Guys a sit down restaurant with waiters/waitresses? Or is it a cafeteria type restaurant (Like Panara's or Crisper's)? And are the hamburgers really $10 each?

Z

No waitress service, you order at counter and are given a #. Best dam burger I ever ate.
My wife and I each get a burger, share an order of fries and a drink with 2 straws about $14.00 :bowdown::eclipsee_gold_cup::clap2:

[zcaveman]

No waitress service, you order at counter and are given a #. Best dam burger I ever ate.
My wife and I each get a burger, share an order of fries and a drink with 2 straws about $14.00 :bowdown::eclipsee_gold_cup::clap2:

Thanks. Cafeteria style. Two burgers and one soda with two straws and one order of fries for $14. I guess I will stick with Longhorn, Margarita Republic, McCall's or any of the other restaurants so I can sit and get served.

And Five Guys is not golf cart accessible.

Still, if the missus wants to try it I will go. :shrug:

[Hawkwind]

I tried the local 5 Guys and I would rate it as better than Micky D's and other fast food joints but that is about it. First trip there I asked for the regular burger and frys and was surprised to find the regular was a two pattie burger. Next time I tried the single and that was about enough. As far as being healthy I would not make 5 Guys a habit, but once or twice every 6 months would be okay.

Now if you want a REALLY good burger and you happen to be in the Akron Ohio area you have to give Swenson's a try. There burgers are oh so good. They mix a lot of brown sugar into the burger before it is pressed. You can try this at home but it will only work on a flat top grill or fried in a skillet as it caramelizes the brown sugar during the frying process. Next you have to butter the buns and toast them but do not burn them. Add mustard, pickle and little sweet onion and you are in pure heaven.

[graciegirl]

I tried the local 5 Guys and I would rate it as better than Micky D's and other fast food joints but that is about it. First trip there I asked for the regular burger and frys and was surprised to find the regular was a two pattie burger. Next time I tried the single and that was about enough. As far as being healthy I would not make 5 Guys a habit, but once or twice every 6 months would be okay.

Now if you want a REALLY good burger and you happen to be in the Akron Ohio area you have to give Swenson's a try. There burgers are oh so good. They mix a lot of brown sugar into the burger before it is pressed. You can try this at home but it will only work on a flat top grill or fried in a skillet as it caramelizes the brown sugar during the frying process. Next you have to butter the buns and toast them but do not burn them. Add mustard, pickle and little sweet onion and you are in pure heaven.

Yum. I am going to see what I can find in the fridge. Good night everyone.

[MelZ]

I tried the local 5 Guys and I would rate it as better than Micky D's and other fast food joints but that is about it. First trip there I asked for the regular burger and frys and was surprised to find the regular was a two pattie burger. Next time I tried the single and that was about enough. As far as being healthy I would not make 5 Guys a habit, but once or twice every 6 months would be okay.

Now if you want a REALLY good burger and you happen to be in the Akron Ohio area you have to give Swenson's a try. There burgers are oh so good. They mix a lot of brown sugar into the burger before it is pressed. You can try this at home but it will only work on a flat top grill or fried in a skillet as it caramelizes the brown sugar during the frying process. Next you have to butter the buns and toast them but do not burn them. Add mustard, pickle and little sweet onion and you are in pure heaven.

Akron Ohio is not golf cart accessible:1rotfl:

[Hawkwind]

Mel you are oh so right but I think 5 Guys in TV is only LSV accessible but I could be wrong.

[zcaveman]

Mel you are oh so right but I think 5 Guys in TV is only LSV accessible but I could be wrong.

You are correct. They will not let us cross Rolling Acres Road in our golf carts.

[MelZ]

You are correct. They will not let us cross Rolling Acres Road in our golf carts.

So you park the cart and walk 60 feet, which is the proper exercise to work off a good burger. I spoke with a corporate type there and he said they are considering opening one below 466.

Let the rumors fly:plane:

[kb8tpw]

Let me be the first St Charles resident hoping for a Five Guys on the southern environs. We had a new one around Christmas time in Ohio, fell in love, but have to moderate visits. Moved down to TV in May and lo and behold we were pleasantly surprised and elated that Five Guys wouod not be one of the things we would miss. Their marketing staff seems to be pretty sharp on these issues, so would not be surprised to see a southern presence of Five Guys.

[graciegirl]

I had the small burger with regular onions, fried onions, mayonnaise, and tomatoes today for lunch. The buns are soft and sweet.

Yummy.

Got grease on my new shirt.:sad:

[laryb]

I had the small burger with regular onions, fried onions, mayonnaise, and tomatoes today for lunch. The buns are soft and sweet.

Yummy.

Got grease on my new shirt.:sad:Gracie, I don,t think I've ever been out with my wife when she hasn't gotten something on her shirt or blouse! She tries to carry Tide to Go with her all the time, that's how bad it is. Maybe someday we'll get together so you and her can have an "accidental food fight"!! Another place for great burgers, in my opinion, is Fuddruckers. big menu, and some of the best store bought chocolate chip cookies I've had (white chocolate with macadamia nuts are awesome). Recently went through bankruptcy and were bought by another restaurant chain, so probably will never get to TV. Also been to Red Robin, while good, found them really over priced.

[Pookirgirl]

As new Villagers, we were delighted to see Five Guys here. Our only complaint..all of their rolls have sesame seeds on them. You would think, being located next door to a retirement community...these food establishments would wise up to the fact that many older people have Diverticulitis and cannot eat seeds. Why not offer up some seedless rolls? As a result, my husband will not frequent this establishment.Their suggestion was to eat the burger on a hot dog roll....

[SunnyDaze]

LOVE THEM LOVE THEM LOVE THEM!!!!! I get mine with grilled onions and mushrooms, the juices will drip down my arm, it's HEAVEN!!!!

[zcaveman]

So you park the cart and walk 60 feet, which is the proper exercise to work off a good burger. I spoke with a corporate type there and he said they are considering opening one below 466.

Let the rumors fly:plane:

Lots of luck walking across Rolling Acres road. It is difficult to cross in a car!

[tudacee]

5 Guys...oh boy...I'm so glad it's in TV...we have one in CT and just LOVE it. I'm not a hamburger person, but I do love 5 Guys hamburger...yummy.:mademyday:

[wendyquat]

It's my understanding that Five Guys started in Alexandria, Va and there are loads of locations in the DC area. I've just noticed the franchises popping up in the last couple of years. I have a niece that is a manager at one in Ga. and she says they are ever so strict about their requirements. EVERYTHING is disposed of each evening and not held over. EVERYTHING is prepped from start each morning. I guess that explains the freshness and consistency of their meals.

[aljetmet]

Gracie, I don,t think I've ever been out with my wife when she hasn't gotten something on her shirt or blouse! She tries to carry Tide to Go with her all the time, that's how bad it is. Maybe someday we'll get together so you and her can have an "accidental food fight"!! Another place for great burgers, in my opinion, is Fuddruckers. big menu, and some of the best store bought chocolate chip cookies I've had (white chocolate with macadamia nuts are awesome). Recently went through bankruptcy and were bought by another restaurant chain, so probably will never get to TV. Also been to Red Robin, while good, found them really over priced.
:agree::agree:Fuddruckers that's ashame... Red Robin , one opened last year near we live, I agree, a little overprised but free unlimited fries with your $9 burger are very good.

[tpop1]

To sum up this thread, he'd say:

"At night I'd had these wonderful dreams
Some kind of sensuous treat
Not zucchini, fettucini or Bulgar wheat
But a big warm bun and a huge hunk of meat"

Cheeseburger in paradise - 5 Guys in T.V.

[Pturner]

- The burger alone has 30 grams of saturated fat and 920 calories — the equivalent of two Quarter Pounders from rival burger chain McDonald's. A large order of fries adds 1,460 calories.

By the Numbers: 2,380 cal – more than the 2,000–calorie daily limit for most adults.

Eeew!

If I ate a meal that big, I would feel like 5 Guys when I left.

I'm just saying.

[Pats2010]

If I ate a meal that big, I would feel like 5 Guys when I left.

I'm just saying.

Oh no. Food police. Again.:police:

:icon_wink: Only kidding.

[essy627]

Definitely a franchise.....a couple in Pa. Maryland..:wave:

[mulligan]

we've got one here in Worcester, MA also. Fries are good, burgers fair.

[grayesun]

Five Guys:clap2:...no surprise here :thumbup:

best fast meat & potatoes
although lately (last few visits) have to admit their fries have been oilier than usual...we like-em dry (not oily) & not salty.

http://www.zagat.com/fastfood