5 guys is awesome; the best place ever for french fries. and the burgers are great also. the new beverage machines enable you to make so many choices....custom-made sodas!

I'm sure that the majority of people in their target demo (25-54) LOVE these new soda machines. While I fall into that demo both my wife and I just HATE having to wade through that menu and then hope the machine works well. (It often does not) I had a chat with one of the Coke guys who told me that while Coke is very high on these new machines, they are a P-A-I-N to take care of because the computer system has a slew of problems and they are constantly having to service these cranky beasts. Glad you enjoy them. Next time we're both in 5-Guys you can get my Coke for me! :laugh:

I have not heard of these computerized Coke machines. How do they work for custom made soda? Is it the amount of Coke syrup that you adjust with the soda water or what?

I felt the same way the first time I used one. In fact, I somehow got cherry coke instead of diet coke. But, it really is very easy to use after a second or two of figuring it out.

In a way they are like the old Sunoco "custom blending" gas pumps. With them there were only two grades of gas. A low-octane Regular and a very high-octane premium and you selected the type you wanted and the pump put in the right amount of the two gas grades to get you your choice.

These new Coke machines have an on board computer that selects the syrups, water & CO2 and mixes them. To get it you have to make your choice thru a series of touch screens and then fill your cup with start button. Too much work for me to get a simple Coke.

Wife and I went twice to the five guys in SS and didn't care for the burgers or fries, If we want a good burger we will go to Mallory, Ruby Tuesday or Cane. For fast food Wendy's, BK or Micky-d will do.