Five Guys

diskman · 08-11-2010, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by zcaveman

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

zcaveman · 08-11-2010, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by diskman

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

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.

Hawkwind · 08-11-2010, 08:22 PM

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 · 08-11-2010, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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

MelZ · 08-12-2010, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 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.

Akron Ohio is not golf cart accessible

Hawkwind · 08-12-2010, 09:15 AM

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

zcaveman · 08-12-2010, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Hawkwind

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 · 08-12-2010, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by zcaveman

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

kb8tpw · 08-12-2010, 03:11 PM

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 · 08-12-2010, 04:14 PM

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.

laryb · 08-12-2010, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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 · 08-12-2010, 08:18 PM

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 · 08-14-2010, 04:15 PM

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 · 08-14-2010, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by MelZ

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

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

tudacee · 08-14-2010, 11:14 PM

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.

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