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crea8iveartAug 19, 2010
I would love to try them ...
daveandthomasAug 19, 2010
Seek them out It is worth it
Closed AccountAug 20, 2010
I'm not a huge fan of burgers, but my brother dragged me out to the Five Guys in midtown Manhattan a couple of weeks ago and it was absolutely fantastic (plus they don't skimp on the fries, which is *always* a good thing).
rsmussnAug 20, 2010
Closest one to Iowa City, Iowa?
ericccAug 20, 2010
This story is timely for me. I just tried a 5G burger earlier this week at the new Fresno, CA location. It was quite good but not up to In N Out standards for me (personal preference I suppose). It was also too pricey, I bought 2 cheeseburgers, 2 cokes and 1 order of fries and my bill was $22 and change, about twice as much as In N Out. I'd definitely go again but not if there was an In N Out nearby.
hydesAug 20, 2010
$22? damn guess ill be having an expensive lunch when i go home.
therightcliqueAug 20, 2010
Whoa. There's actually one in Seattle, with another one coming soon. Gonna have to try it. f**k In N Out for their California-only bulls**t.
hydesAug 20, 2010
except that they are not california only....
megreen831Sep 5, 2010
A quick check of the five guys site finds that they ARE in Fresno.
stayputnikAug 20, 2010
they're effing amazing. DC FTW!
greenroom628Aug 20, 2010
i've tried both. in n'out in union city, ca vs. 5 guys in fremont, ca.
hard call, but in n'out is overall better.
granted you have to pick the right in n'out, but a good in n'out burger beats 5 guys. but...you can't beat 5 guys toppings. so i had to eat both equivalent burgers; a double-double with cheese vs. a 5 guys cheeseburger with lettuce, tomatoes.
again, tough call: but in n'out is better.
minasokoniAug 20, 2010
Five Guys is addicting. There was one by my dorm in brooklyn heights. You would eat one, fill yourself up to the point where you couldn't eat anymore. Then a few hours later you're craving that sweet delicious bacon cheeseburger with all the toppings you want.... Oh man... I need one now...
ronin4740Aug 20, 2010
I completely agree - In n Out makes a better burger. It *is* close but when it comes down to it the purity of a Double Double Animal Style eeks out victory over a Five Guys burger with whatever condiment combo you throw on it...
However both are excellent and folks looking for a tasty burger will be very well satisfied eating at either establishment!
bobadobalinaAug 22, 2010
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Nf6Q2skGOM&feature=channel
atomictheoryAug 20, 2010
Their burgers are very good but I don't understand why their considered the best. I mean most sit-down restaurants have burgers that are at least as good; Outback, Logan's Roadhouse and O'Charley's, for example.Comment is buried, click here to see the rest.
firesightsAug 20, 2010
You're comparing a sit-down restaurant to a fast food burger? Really?
ericccAug 20, 2010
It's an apt comparison. See my comment above concerning price.
therightcliqueAug 20, 2010
If the quality and price are comparable, it's a fair comparison. It's not hard to order food to go at most of these places.
clippclopAug 20, 2010
Nor have I. If I am going out for a burger, I typically choose Fuddruckers.
jackg1980Aug 20, 2010
We had a five guys here but it closed down. the burgers are small. basically a doube cheeseburger from mcdonalds with extra topping for 6$. Not worth it if you have a ma and pops homemade burgers joint near you. fries are darn good tho. IN and out and Five guys cant compete with the ma and pops burger joints here in Texas..Comment is buried, click here to see the rest.
ericccAug 20, 2010
You may be thinking of the wrong place, 5 Guys’ cheeseburger is much bigger than a McD’s double cheeseburger; their respective nutrition page lists their size in grams and it’s not even close. And as many good burgers as I’ve had in Texas, I’ve yet to have one as good as In N Out.
jackg1980Aug 20, 2010
nope it was a fives guys burger and fries place. Much bigger? come on. maybe a little bigger. definitely not big enough to hold any juice. In and Out is good but basically the same as a Five guys. to me its just a greasy burger. Here in Houston there are many burger places. Old Guys have an exactly smoke jalepeno burger. they smoke there patties all NIGHT! Not greasy at all and has a wonderful smoke flavor. Five guys have absolute no flavor. Here in Houson five guys never even comes up when trying to pick a burger joint. sorry but i want a thick juicy burger.
ericccAug 20, 2010
By much bigger i mean twice the size and In N Out is nothing like 5 Guys. Regardless your take on their respective qualities, their burgers and fries could hardly be more different in size, taste and texture. Although I agree that 5 Guys' patties lacked flavor other than fresh ground beef (maybe they should salt them a little more or let them char a little longer. I'm not a fan of smoking burger patties before cooking, I'm a burger purist and that's fine, luckily there are all types of burgers to cater to all kinds of palates.
jackg1980Aug 20, 2010
You know I am talking about the just the meat right? burger puriest? So a thick and juicy burger is not part of that. also the smoking part of the burger is the cooking part.
http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/fast-foods-generic/9371/2 = 173 grams (99 cents)
http://www.fiveguys.net/files/files/NutritionalInfo_2010(1).pdf = 190 grams (6$)
Ok five guys has 23 more grams the McDonalds, but it cost 6 times more.
CSA4everAug 21, 2010
You know you are in trouble when they have to put two patties of meat on the bun to make a normal size burger. They should use one patty thick enough to satisfy you. A single patty allow a bit more rareness on the inside and dark, almost crisp on the outside. Two patties is a cheap stunt made to think you are getting a lot of burger.
ericccAug 21, 2010
Thick and juicy is fine. I really don't think a burger should be smoked overnight tho. I'm more of a fan of two burger patties if only because I like the blackened charred bits on the surface you get from a really hot grill and a thinner patties have a greater surface to volume ratio.
Another bonus of thin patties is that, honestly, sometimes I only want 1 patty and often I want 3, most of the time 2 works just fine.
nerfdudeAug 20, 2010
There's a Five Guys right down the street from my house, but In-N-Out is the better burger place. Excellent and cheap by comparison. Unfortunately I live in the midwest and the closest one is probably 2000 miles away.
tiduAug 20, 2010
Five Guys is great but a burger makes me feel like someone dropped a rock in my stomach.
Or maybe I'm just a pussy.
therightcliqueAug 20, 2010
That's how a burger SHOULD make you feel. That's quality.
neelshivAug 20, 2010
I haven't tried it yet, and there's one right down the street from me. I guess I kind of have to now...
afeitarseAug 20, 2010
What is the closest location to Nebulon 6? Not to say that I live there as part of a secret government operation to take over the wo
monar87Aug 21, 2010
Take over what? Come man don't leave me hanging like that.
bdigital24Aug 20, 2010
yikes you are missing out
nathanwkAug 20, 2010
It's like having God working the grill and Satan sitting in the toilet.
sen5241Aug 21, 2010
Perfect, now that we are getting In-N-Out in Dallas, there's something better.
(ask me when I bought my iPhone 3GS).
jgoldberg49Aug 21, 2010
5 Guys have ok burgers, but they are not by far the best. That Zagat poll is based on *fast food* burger joints.
sabres00Aug 21, 2010
Don't waste your time
turkman182Aug 19, 2010
Five Guys make a damn good burger. Damn good!
sykotikAug 20, 2010
I've driven past one here in Austin several times up on Guadalupe. I'll have to give them a go.
texmexmattAug 20, 2010
There is one in the Arboretum too.
pintomp3Aug 20, 2010
And with no religious messages.
therightcliqueAug 20, 2010
and reasonable locations.
davenp0rtAug 20, 2010
Little hamburger, swiss cheese, BBQ sauce, and jalapenos.
^^MMMMMM
random314Aug 20, 2010
Tried them both, in N out wins, hands down IMO.
Closed AccountAug 20, 2010
Yes, I am highly skeptical. I will have to try one the next time I'm in Texas.
eatchex89Aug 21, 2010
in N out is a better fast food burger and is more manageable as far as eating goes.
Five Guys is a good burger, but I think of it as more gourmet since you can have the weirdest f**king toppings on it. Plus it's huge.
The difference? Five Guys is more expensive than In-n-out. When I went to Five Guys, I spent close to $9 on burger and fries and a drink. In-n-out I can get out of there with just over $6 getting a double double fries and drink.
Also Five Guys fries suck dick; they're nasty.Comment is buried, click here to see the rest.
Closed AccountAug 20, 2010
LOVE the five guys burgers. I have to be careful there, a bacon cheeseburger is over 900 calories. A regular fry is over 600 calories. Like most things so good, moderation is key.
I'm not complaining, no sirree! Luv dem burgers.
ostegoAug 20, 2010
Never been but there is one opening up near by. Do they have a secret menu that makes the burger better like in-and-out's animal style?
stevecubeAug 20, 2010
No but they have a large assortment of toppings that are free and delicious.
Closed AccountAug 20, 2010
I had a hard time finishing off Five Guys but it was worth it. My face and hands were pretty messy though.
therightcliqueAug 20, 2010
You need to learn how to eat food if your face was messy after eating it.
Closed AccountAug 20, 2010
Food? (blushes) I thought we were talking about something else entirely.
threedee912Aug 21, 2010
"That's what she said!"
Closed AccountAug 20, 2010
I went to Colorado Springs for the first time recently and nearly came myself when I saw they had a Five Guys. It was amazing, and I recommend it to anyone who loves burgers.
toksterjoksterAug 19, 2010
I really like burgers. If I could sit around with weed and burgers all day I would. The only thing that would make it the ultimate is if the burgers had bacon on them.
janineeeAug 19, 2010
mmmmm bacon. Do you live in Cali? Find a Douglas burger.
ciarAug 20, 2010
or find a five guys. they have bacon :>
baggochipzAug 20, 2010
Yeah Five Guys piles bacon on their burgers. And you want to know how they cook their bacon? They deep fry it. Yeah, that's right. That makes it extra crispy and... holy crap, someone go get me a towel.
silentjAug 20, 2010
That's not bacon grease, is it?
zinhAug 21, 2010
I have never had deep fried bacon and the thought makes my head(and tummy) explode..
I never fathomed it..its like I just found Jesus or something for Christ sake.
logen99999Aug 20, 2010
Weed + 15 min + a burger from 5 guys with bacon and fries = mind-blowing orgasm.
greywolf107Aug 20, 2010
f**k yes
dlite922Aug 20, 2010
I had all except the first. :( I was at work.
byronneAug 21, 2010
You had a mind-blowing orgasm at work? Nice job!
1moretimeAug 20, 2010
Randy from Trailer Park Boys already does this.
Closed AccountAug 21, 2010
And because of it he is so fat and stupid.
Nice guy, tho. Would totally like his company, just not want to live his life.
itsatrapadbarAug 21, 2010
At a place in SoCal, called Slater's 50/50, their famous 50/50 is fifty percent bacon fifty ground beef. One pound cooked.
cb810Aug 19, 2010Submitter
I have been very eager to try 5 Guys. I might have to make the haul to the OC...
jackg1980Aug 20, 2010
dont waste your time. The burger is basically a double cheeseburger from McDonalds with bacon and mushrooms. for 6 or 7 bucks. they say they have big burgers but the patties are as small as the regular burger from mcdonalds.Comment is buried, click here to see the rest.
falserAug 20, 2010
Five Guys went nation-wide over the past 5 years. They are probably in all 50 states now.
Closed AccountAug 20, 2010
One opened up next to my place in Orange. They are pretty good, but I still have to give the title to In n out. The atmosphere is pretty similar.
goodnamesgoneAug 20, 2010
Don't call it that.
Closed AccountAug 20, 2010
If anyone ever visits NYC, be sure to to eat at ShakeShack (3 locations in NYC I think). Better then Five guys by a good margin.
longlivesquareAug 20, 2010
Don't call it that.
/Arrested Development reference
spodtekAug 20, 2010
I am sure 5 guys would be very eager to give you a try, 5 gay guys that is.
thatsmyaiboAug 20, 2010
There is one in Thousand Oaks now. Honestly, In N Out is still better.
Closed AccountAug 20, 2010
I went to Five Guys back in the day when I lived in NoVa. Popularity and expansion has caused a bit of degradation in the product, but it's still delicious.
mizzyAug 19, 2010
Mmm, In-N-Out.
hoptilludropAug 20, 2010
in-n-out is where its at. five guys, i believe, is over priced. its a freak'n cheeseburger and fries.
kent1146Aug 20, 2010
And beer is just water, grain, and yeast. But you'll be damned sure that I'm willing to pay up to $18 for a 6-pack of the good stuff.
elchispitoAug 20, 2010
"The good stuff" doesn't have to be expensive. My favorite beers are maybe $8 a six pack where I can find them.
fentekreelAug 21, 2010
i think you need to up your standards then
timoumdAug 20, 2010
Its my whole reason for wanting to go west. And my wife, who lived IN A SUBURB OF L.A., didnt tell me about animal style? Ive been deprived.
burnin8r28Aug 20, 2010
Animal style?
shnufflesAug 20, 2010
Meat is grilled with mustard then add grilled onions, extra sauce, and pickles to the normal burger.
clumsytimeAug 20, 2010
that's grounds for divorce
vtbarreraAug 20, 2010
Animal Style Fries are an absolute must when you visit In-N-Out.
newman8rAug 20, 2010
animal style burgers are good but you really need to try the animal style fries
kopiwriteAug 20, 2010
http://www.in-n-out.com/secretmenu.asp
Secret menu isn't so secret :P
diggbotnessAug 20, 2010
In-N-Out milk shakes are bomb too.
5 guys doesn't even have shakes. I was so disappointed.
dashrezakAug 20, 2010
That's what she said.
firewall1Aug 20, 2010
In and out is the best! I tried 5 guys once, and I was REALLY hoping it would de-throne In and out (because there are a bunch near where I live, the closest In and out is about 1500 miles away.)
5G is better than mcdonalds, but not better than in and out.Comment is buried, click here to see the rest.
thefirewireAug 20, 2010
Moving out east probably sealed my love for In-N-Out burger considering there are none out here and I MISS IT!!!!
shutitdownAug 20, 2010
Reading the title made me crave In N Out.
cs188Aug 21, 2010
In-N-Out with 5 Guys... sounds like a porno.
californiaeagleAug 19, 2010
Totally not true.
In-n-Out is still WAYYYYY better
ciarAug 20, 2010
their burgers aren't. maybe you think they are because they are smothered in thousand island, but that just covers up the actual burger.
but I like in-n-out's fries better.Comment is buried, click here to see the rest.
schaviraAug 20, 2010
I get In-N-Out's burgers without Thousand Island, and I still think they taste better...
darthdanAug 20, 2010
They don't put that sauce on unless you ask for it. It's part of the ineptly named "secret menu".
russ3Aug 20, 2010
that secret menu pisses me off, before i went to in n out everyone talked about how great their secret menu is, wow, i can specify the cheese, great.
vintersemestreAug 20, 2010
Yeah that secret menu is kind of stupid.
imacmikeAug 20, 2010
What are you talking about? Spread is included by default on every In-N-Out hamburger.
pronouncableAug 21, 2010
russ, animal style is included in the secret menu, your argument is invalid.
galvoAug 20, 2010
Your Californian smugness is getting in the way.
kirbflexAug 20, 2010
my californian smugness knows that Father's Office has the best burgers and there legitimately is no competition. its basically the dankest steak you've ever had surrounded by amazing bread, its not fair.Comment is buried, click here to see the rest.
shutitdownAug 20, 2010
I am from missouri and would rather fly to california to get in n out than drive 5 miles for a 5 guys burger.
humperdinckAug 20, 2010
dugg kirbflex for truth... don't bury if you don't know.
ems8Aug 21, 2010
First of all, you can't compare Father's Office to In N Out. Fathers Office is a "boutique" burger, not an on-the-fly meal like In N Out.
Second, if you're going to talk about fancy burger joints in LA, you go with Fathers Office? 8oz and Umami are the best, both being leagues ahead of Fathers Office
dmurphy04Aug 21, 2010
I am an East Coast native living in California. In-n-Out is better.
mhugginsAug 20, 2010
Five Guys, and it's not even close.
burnin8r28Aug 20, 2010
Free peanuts. 'Nuff said.
shutitdownAug 20, 2010
That would be a valid reason if they were the first to do that... Plenty of other places have been doing that for years.
pxcxgAug 20, 2010
Yeah, I'm suspicious, especially considering that *Wendy's* was number 3 on this list. Wendy's is the worst crap available.
bubbakjaAug 21, 2010
f**k you
elchispitoAug 20, 2010
I have yet to try a 5G but I'll give it a shot when I can. I don't see how they can possibly compete with In N Out on value though. With tax, it's $6.08 for a double double fries and drink.
Additionally, the employees are paid very well and work very hard. This leads to a very high level of service that has been consistent at every single location I've been to all through the Southwest.
So no, it isn't my favorite tasting hamburger, but it is my favorite hamburger chain.
pizzaman99Aug 20, 2010
I recently went to in-and-out, and was not impressed. Just a normal burger, nothing special. I actually prefer burger king for my boring mass-produced burgers.Comment is buried, click here to see the rest.
battlechimpAug 20, 2010
Does In-N-Out have free peanuts?
iveplayedjesusAug 21, 2010
Yeah! Because its In-N-Out!
s/ ...or is it s\? or /s? or \s? i cant remember..
solistusAug 21, 2010
As a former resident of Cali who's now deep in Five Guys territory, I'd rather have an In-N-Out in town than a free lifetime supply of Five Guys burgers. Five Guys is good, but In-N-Out is in a class in its own.
davincihAug 19, 2010
I like Five Guys a lot but I think both it and In-n-Out are a little overrated. For me the best thing about In-n-Out isn't even their burgers it's the fries.
Not sure which I'd rate higher. Toss up.
casspaAug 19, 2010
Their animal style fries are orgasmic.
ciarAug 20, 2010
^ the only reason I go
thatsmyaiboAug 20, 2010
I want an animal style drink.
zalysterAug 19, 2010
I went to Arizona a few weeks ago and had the pleasure of finally trying In-N-Out. I loved it. Especially the fries! While all of my family said how they were starting to like Five Guys better. Idk, I guess it's what you're used to...
atarioAug 20, 2010
Do yourself a favor sometime and get an order of fries well-done.
piratearggghhhAug 20, 2010
In and out fries are soggy right out of the fryer.
ciarAug 20, 2010
I've heard that at some locations they're actually crispy and delicious, but have yet to experience this firsthand.
magneteyeAug 20, 2010
Ask for them "well done" when you order, you can thank me later.
Closed AccountAug 20, 2010
Both are pretty good burgers as far as chains go, but NO ONE can top the Vortex in Atlanta (double bypass burger, mmmmm) or Oskar Blues in Colorado (silo burger mmmmmm).
Closed AccountAug 20, 2010
You know what burger place never gets the attention it deserves? Fuddrucker's. Maybe it's the name or the high price that drives people away, I don't know. But they have the best quality meat and the buns are baked fresh daily and the fries are delicious. I highly recommend trying their buffalo burger. Yes, a hamburger made from real buffalo meat. It's healthier than cow meat and is quite tasty.
thatgeekAug 20, 2010
mmm fuddruckers... too bad all of the fudds have closed up by me :/
furburgerhelperAug 20, 2010
Aren't buffalo extinct?
Closed AccountAug 20, 2010
^^lol^^
stevecubeAug 20, 2010
Bison*
paraswarmAug 20, 2010
Fuddruckers is amazing. Their bison burger is very good. One of my favorite burger places. Too bad they're so hard to find.
matts0344Aug 20, 2010
I agree! Fudruckers is really good. Too bad there are not more of them. There's only like 2 here in the whole state.
darkshroudAug 21, 2010
@FurBurgerHelper, Short answer no, in fact there are ranches that specialize in Buffalo meat because it's simply better than cow meat.
drcyclopsAug 21, 2010
Buffalo meat is better for you than cow meat, in the sense that getting hit by a car is better for you than getting hit by a truck. Once you slather the meat in mayo and cheese you've pretty much obliterated any pretense of healthiness anyway.
strad2Aug 20, 2010
Agreed. I had high hopes but was disappointed with In-n-Out when I finally tried it. Maybe it is considered good for fast food, but being fast food alone doesn't qualify it as a good burger. Better off going to a well-respected bar and grill for a good burger.
brentthAug 20, 2010
I completely agree. Five Guys is certainly a good burger and I do like the fact that they give you a s**tton of fries, but its not Jesus on a bun or anything like all these folks from the Northeast claim it is. In-N-Out I think slightly edges out Five Guys because they just have a real well put together burger, but its also not near as good as the hype that it gets.
I still haven't found my perfect burger yet. There's a few places here in Houston that make a pretty tasty hambo, but every time I find a place they have one thing perfected but there's something still lacking. One place I like has great beef but they don't pull it together with great bun and toppings. One place has awesome buns, but the burger doesn't knock your socks off. Hopefully someday I'll find a place whose burgers will make me s**t my pants with glee.
darkshroudAug 21, 2010
If you can give Fuddruckers a try, specifically their Buffalo burger.
brentthAug 21, 2010
I've been to Fuddrucker's. They're burgers are good. I've never had their their buffalo burger though. There's a place here in town called Bubba's Burger Shack and they have a buffalo burger that I've tried. It was certainly good, but it's not quite as good as their normal burger because the buffalo meat doesn't quite have the same grease/juice factor due to the leaner meat. I do love me some ground buffalo though in the meat sauce when my wife makes spaghetti. Better than ground turkey both in taste and in fat content.
mhugginsAug 20, 2010
In-n-out is overrated, but Five Guys is far underrated. Best burger ever.
dani8559Aug 21, 2010
I LOVE Five Guys burgers, but the fries are just terrible. You get a single order which is twice the size it ought to be (and I'm being generously American.) They are way too thick cut and cooked at a lower termpature than they ought to be. The result is soggy, greasy fries that ultimately make the meal feel even heavier (not necessary given the juicy burgers.) They should turn up the temperature on their cooker a little and do a double fry, Belgian style.
dani8559Aug 21, 2010
I LOVE Five Guys burgers, but the fries are just terrible. You get a single order which is twice the size it ought to be (and I'm being generously American.) They are way too thick cut and cooked at a lower termpature than they ought to be. The result is soggy, greasy fries that ultimately make the meal feel even heavier (not necessary given the juicy burgers.) They should turn up the temperature on their cooker a little and do a double fry, Belgian style.
vtbarreraAug 19, 2010
Blasphemy!
cb810Aug 19, 2010Submitter
I agree, but don't you really wanna try 5 Guys now?
vtbarreraAug 19, 2010
I've had it. Meh!
cb810Aug 19, 2010Submitter
Interesting. I know a bunch of guys in DC that swear by it...
cupajoe60Aug 20, 2010
Madness!
Closed AccountAug 20, 2010
I agree, but Five Guys is nation wide and that means far more votes.
lleuAug 20, 2010
Five guys recently opened a store near my house. I'm a convert. In -N- Out is still amazing but Five Guys is just a tab bit better imo.
masquattoAug 20, 2010
As a SoCal resident who's loved In-N-Out his whole life and recently tried Five Guys, I'd admit that their burgers are slightly better--or at the very least, comparable--but considerably more expensive (the price of a burger at Five Guys was around the price of a burger, fries, and soda at In-N-Out).
fenririiiAug 19, 2010
My favorite burger: Hardee's Bacon Grilled Cheese Burger. Mmmm....
CSA4everAug 21, 2010
Hardee's is way above other fast food places. I'm not saying Five Guys, but true drive-in window places.
pbakerAug 19, 2010
Five Guys is pretty good, though I prefer Smash Burger if I'm in a burger mood. Plus they have sweet potato fries.
cb810Aug 19, 2010Submitter
Sweet Potato Fries is another one of those food items that I used to love, cause it was so rare. Now, every freakin' two-bit restaurant has them...
pbakerAug 19, 2010
which is fine by me, I get disappointed if a restaurant doesn't have them. They're much healthier and taste better too.
cb810Aug 19, 2010Submitter
Don't get me wrong, I love em too. It's just not a selling point for me anymore
Closed AccountAug 20, 2010
sweet potato fries are the only good thing about smash burger. Their burgers are the very definition of "meh"
nytelAug 20, 2010
Smash Burger?? LOL
haikufuAug 21, 2010
The burgers at Smashburger are NOT as good as In-n-Out. I had In-n-out in CA one day, and then the next day had Smashburger in MN. They are not even in the same league.
Smashburger is about as good as it gets where I'm at. But In-n-out blows it away.
smurfzAug 19, 2010
Five Guys beats all!
wontstoptalkingAug 20, 2010
Hmm...
I've never had In-n-Out, but I've had Five Guys (I've been to two of their locations, which are about 10 minutes away from each other, for some reason) and it wasn't that good. It was really expensive for the meal, and I was a bit disappointed...they got the order wrong and the burger itself wasn't really that good, both times (order was only wrong once).
Then again, it was on the first day of their operation, so they were probably still figuring things out, and the crowd there was HUGE, so that might have something to do with it.
jackg1980Aug 20, 2010
You know I am talking about the just the meat right? burger puriest? So a thick and juicy burger is not part of that. also the smoking part of the burger is the cooking part.
http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/fast-foods-generic/9371/2 = 173 grams (99 cents)
http://www.fiveguys.net/files/files/NutritionalInfo_2010(1).pdf = 190 grams (6$)
Ok five guys has 23 more grams the McDonalds, but it cost 6 times more.Comment is buried, click here to see the rest.
rweiss11Aug 19, 2010
I'd have to say In-n-Out is the best but I should try out 5 Guys. Heard good things!
jackg1980Aug 20, 2010
dont waste your time
choplifterAug 20, 2010
So you know In-n-Out is the best before you've even tried Five Guys? Can you figure out what's wrong with this statement?
nettasAug 19, 2010
you are all making me hungry :)
cyborgcommando0Aug 19, 2010
THIS IS AN OUTRAGE!!!!
iceman0113Aug 19, 2010
They should come together, make a baby, and name it In-N-Out Five Guys
rikfAug 20, 2010
In Five Guys N Out?
rizzosbackAug 20, 2010
Five Guys In N Out?
raisinbrainmmmAug 20, 2010
Sounds like you get a lot of mayo over your face at that place if you know what I mean.
bryceman111Aug 20, 2010
N Five Out Guys In Five
jakereillyAug 20, 2010
Five In-N-Guy.
wait...
yamothAug 20, 2010
Sound like a porn movie.
sen5241Aug 21, 2010
Boom, chicka bow wow!
Siiizzzzzle...
skoubydooAug 20, 2010
In-N-Out High Five Guys!
mrteqAug 20, 2010
In n Out of 5 guys and one cup
IllBeBackAug 20, 2010
They do it Animal Style...
bow chika bow wow...
sen5241Aug 21, 2010
Damn having to work late today!
nytelAug 20, 2010
Five Guys Out N In
krandenAug 19, 2010
Fat Burger is better.
bdigital24Aug 20, 2010
game over
insert 25 cents to continue
iveplayedjesusAug 21, 2010
Fat burger takes a frozen patty out of the Costco pack and microwaves it.
krandenAug 19, 2010
In-n-out makes delicious burgers, but their fries are just awful, they taste like cardboard.
cb810Aug 19, 2010Submitter
I disagree, I think there fries are the best... Who's fries do you prefer?
bzkyleAug 20, 2010
THEIR
cb810Aug 20, 2010Submitter
Thanks professor. Typos happen.
ciarAug 20, 2010
typo != improper grammar
russ3Aug 20, 2010
i love the five guys fries, they serve vinegar with them, mmm
sykotikAug 20, 2010
Also whose... I guess that one got overlooked too. Your question is still valid though and I'm curious as to whose fries (s)he prefers.
tyrghastAug 20, 2010
there fries? WHERE FRIES?!?!
janineeeAug 19, 2010
I've never liked the fries all that much, it is cool that they are actually real potatoes though. That's why I love In-n-Out, everything's real, everything's fresh.
Douglas Burger and Golden Ox have awesome fries.
cb810Aug 20, 2010Submitter
Where would one find Douglas Burger and Golden Ox?
russ3Aug 20, 2010
five guys tells me that farm my potatoes came from.
craighwkAug 20, 2010
In N Out's fries have a horrible aftertaste. They are gross for sure.
atroxodisseAug 20, 2010
I like the taste but I find they don't cook them enough so I usually get them well done so they are good and crispy.
thefirewireAug 20, 2010
In-N-Out burger + Checkers/Rally's Fries = orgasm in mouth
sen5241Aug 21, 2010
Must just be you.
beshirthappyAug 19, 2010
I live 2.5 miles from a Five Guys. They're the best!
stayputnikAug 20, 2010
Got you beat... I have 3 of them within 2 miles of me :-)
infinitysnatchAug 20, 2010
Yeah well, I have 3 of them IN me!
smacksawAug 20, 2010
Add in an In-N-Out and you have 15 guys In-N-Out of you.
flashtoneAug 20, 2010
then divide by zero... C-C-C-C-OMBOOO BREAKER!!!
tyrghastAug 20, 2010
They just added a Five Guys in Ft. Worth last week, across from Hulen mall, and I can tell you the line has been out the door since day 1.
Closed AccountAug 20, 2010
I'm guessing we're supposed to be impressed by how close you are?
Who cares.
ivenomiAug 20, 2010
I love having 5 Guys in my mouth. It tastes so good!
piratearggghhhAug 20, 2010
Do you love having in n out in your mouth too? :D
mkriss5681Aug 20, 2010
"That's what she said"
dr3wAug 21, 2010
Quotes unnecessary
favreismAug 21, 2010
Entire post unnecessary.
mattlaskAug 20, 2010
I'm with you brother. Nothing satisfies me quite like having 5 Guys' meat filling my mouth.
justjohn025Aug 20, 2010
then coming out your ass
cs188Aug 21, 2010
or coming in your ass
murmandamosAug 21, 2010
or coming in your ass
tacodog76Aug 21, 2010
cs188 & murmandamos
Great minds think alike, apparently.
boorillaAug 20, 2010
one at a time or all at once?
inferno10Aug 20, 2010
Only 5 Guys would let you stuff your face with their nuts for free!
thatsnomoon66Aug 20, 2010
Congratulations, you are the millionth person to make that joke. Probably every person who has eaten at five guys has made that joke
lynx44Aug 20, 2010
And it never gets old
dismemberAug 20, 2010
you seem like you desperately need five guys in your mouth
ivenomiAug 21, 2010
@Dismember:
Thank you for that. I haven't quite had a chuckle like that in some time!
furtthepirateAug 20, 2010
Dicks tastes pretty good too.
theword12Aug 20, 2010
I love having five guys, but to handle that much meat I have to use my in-n-out strategy.
justjohn025Aug 20, 2010
but you must feel relieved when it comes out your butt
iveplayedjesusAug 21, 2010
I love tasty Dicks in my mouth, because im from Seattle.
mca2142Aug 21, 2010
something about a gay fish.
combatchukAug 20, 2010
I live in Colorado and 5 guys is awesome! If In-N-Out still wanna be bitches about not expanding then Five guys gets my money...
pharmaphoxAug 20, 2010
We just got a few next door in Utah, so don't lose hope!
lemming882Aug 20, 2010
I live next to one of the new In-N-Outs in Utah...I still drive the extra mile to get to the 5 guys. 5 guys > In-N-Out.
SoCalLongieAug 20, 2010
In-n-Out has one commissary where they truck their food from. All restaurants have to be within a certain radius of that commissary because In-n-Out never freezes their meat. Why not open a second commissary? Having just one allows a very high level of quality control.
rejectpenguinAug 20, 2010
Im in Colorado to. You should really try Culver's there burgers are the best.
mweatherAug 21, 2010
I can attest to this. I live right next to an In-N-Out and eat there all the time, but when I want to splurge (pretty much any comparable burger costs twice what In-N-Out does), Culver's is where I go. I even drive by a 5 Guys to get there.
mca2142Aug 21, 2010
Denver here. Every time I go to Vegas... it's In-N-Out time.
I wish we had one.
urgentmatterAug 21, 2010
Nothing in Colorado but steers and queers. Why would In & Out expand there? And which one are you?
americangunnerAug 20, 2010
My local burger place is better than said burger place.
jackg1980Aug 20, 2010
exactly.... in and out and five guys dont have squat on any of the locals burger joints here either. actually the five guys just closed down.
bovilexiaAug 20, 2010
WHOSH!
dlite922Aug 20, 2010
Here's my list:
SmashBurger > Five Guys > (my own home-made grilled burger + bacon) > In N Out > Old School Burger > Burger King > Big Mac
madcaps1980Aug 20, 2010
Being born and raised in So. Cal., In n Out is staple when wanting to eat a good burger. I would like to meet these "Five Guys" and try their burgers, looks like I'll have to take a trip down the 5fwy and do so.
britishgolgo13Aug 20, 2010
In southern California, born and raised, at the In-n-Out is where you spent most of your days.
strictneinAug 20, 2010
Sounds like you two should go on a date.
atroxodisseAug 20, 2010
There's one across from the Cerritos Mall. It's pretty good. I wouldn't say they dethrone In N' Out and In N' Out is definitely a much better price.
nab25jAug 20, 2010
I live in the promised land of Southern California, where we now have In-N-Out AND Five Guys. What a time to be alive. Just tried Five Guys a few nights ago and, honestly, I think it's a wash. Both chains are excellent and worthy of the title of hamburger gods. I just wish there to be peace between the two factions of society, joined by our mutual love of quality burgers.
Also, cajun fries from Five Guys and animal style fries from In-N-Out. Get me cajun animal style fries and I will ask for nothing more.
mmrosekAug 20, 2010
I'm jealous. I only get to eat in-n-out a few times a year b/c they hate money apparently and won't expand to the east coast.
nab25jAug 20, 2010
It's the first place my sister wants to go every time she comes to town. I've heard their reason for not expanding is to not spread their supply chain too thin - keeping all their restaurants close enough that the food never has to be frozen to get there from the source. Don't know why they don't open up new distribution points to prepare the food, but someone figured it out that way.
cdixon3Aug 20, 2010
Yea same way with White Castle.. I only get to eat once, maybe twice in a year... I live on the west cost..
enclavedAug 20, 2010
for those of us far from any in-N-out what are animal style fries?
elchispitoAug 20, 2010
It's just fries with a piece of american cheese and grilled onions and thousand island sauce on them.
I don't like them because the american cheese often melts then congeals due to the thousand island. Plus, I just don't think they're that great.Comment is buried, click here to see the rest.
nab25jAug 20, 2010
Yeah, it's just that, but it doesn't have to be complicated to be good. It's a simple thing, but quite good if you're into that kind of thing. As for the cheese congealing, well, it can only stay melted for so long. It melts and cools like it would on any cheeseburger and is never melted to a liquid. The fries are about like Five Guys' except more shoestring than ... however you characterize the cut of Five Guys' fries.
iamjustinmAug 21, 2010
It's melted cheese, in-n-out's "secret sauce" (which isn't just thousand island dressing) and grilled onions piled on top of your fries.
Amazing stuff. You can also get your burger Animal Style as well, it's the same as above, but with pickles.
davenp0rtAug 20, 2010
Five Guys will give you a little of their cajun seasoning, just ask for it.
THEN POUR IT ON EVERYTHING.
jackg1980Aug 20, 2010
five guys just closed down here in texas. They cant compete with the local burger joints here. Not even Whataburger. A burger here in texas is a 1/2 lb + and it takes 2 hands to pick it up.
realillusionsAug 20, 2010
Uh, that's not even close to true. Whataburger is a good fast food burger, but it's no Five Guys. And not every burger has to be a full side of beef.
And Five Guys closing down? I call troll.
jackg1980Aug 20, 2010
If you want your patties to be a 1/10 of an oz. then stay with five guys. Look at baytown, texas Five guys. The one time i went in there there were 20+ workers and about 10 customers. it still took 15 minutes to get the burger. the business is bad. I like my burgers big and juicy. not 2 thin dry patties with extra grease. there is more lettuce and tomato then meat on those burgers. I put them in the same category as the McDonalds double cheeseburgers.Comment is buried, click here to see the rest.
stevecubeAug 20, 2010
I don't think you have been to a Five Guys because they don't put lettuce or tomato on your burger unless you ask for it.
jackg1980Aug 20, 2010
well I did... it comes with all the topping you want. But for the price it should.
hurricanedcAug 20, 2010
I've always held the belief that Five Guys needs to have babies with In-n-Out. Five Guys' burgers and fries, In-n-Out's animal style and milkshakes.
wit21Aug 20, 2010
Utah has both, too, plus we have mormons. So that makes us the real promised land (god is on our side. Yay!).
By the way, Crown Burger puts both places to shame (Utah local owned by Greeks). Why are people so into In-N-Out? Its only upside is that it's cheap, but you get what you pay for...
Closed AccountAug 20, 2010
Traitor!
dudefaceguymanAug 20, 2010
Bob's Big Boy (my favorite) and Tommy Burger's are further examples of southern california hamburger expertise..
thegreatbelowAug 20, 2010
Lion's Tap!
strictneinAug 20, 2010
There we go! I love their burgers.
mspageturnerAug 20, 2010
And the Pope doesn't wear Prada!! Lies, I tell you! Lies!
spazattack5000Aug 20, 2010
47 Comments, 267 Diggs and 0 front page!
alucardthegreatAug 20, 2010
I contest this! Five Guys is good if you love greasy food, but In-N-Out is best all around!
flyingcavemanAug 20, 2010
I don't care what the stupid survey says, I had one and it wasn't that great. I don't know how such a greasy burger can be so dry. This is where the fat people go to eat.Comment is buried, click here to see the rest.
jackg1980Aug 20, 2010
Hey i am fat and dont eat there. Dont insult us. Only dumb fat people go there.
smacksawAug 20, 2010
I still haven't been to Five Guys; their fries interest me.
Here in Quebec, what makes our fries/poutine different is that fries are soaked in water to remove starch. The m.o. is to soak them and fry them twice. That keeps grease from penetrating the fries. Vinegar is popular with fries here as it washes off the rest of the grease.
Five Guys soak their fries, making them less starchy. The texture of these fries are soft and don't have a chalky bite to them.
In-N-Out is the exact opposite, which is why I don't care for their fries. Ray Kroc found out with McDonald's that having his fries stored in a desert with fans on them also changed the texture. That's how his fries were different. The point is that you have to do something to make your fries not be starchy. In-N-Out just sticks raw potatoes into a slicer and then puts them in hot oil. You can make the exact same thing at home with little effort and get an identical result.
Another thing about Five Guys is they only use northern potatoes. It does make a difference. Any potatoes grown south of the states on the northern US/Canada border are not the same, just as say...avocados in Florida are not as good as ones from California, or citrus from California is not as good as citrus from Florida. Five Guys gets it, these things matter. They are elevating and educating customers and I think they will continue to make strides and change the game.
I have one close to me, I need to just get off my ass and go...except in Quebec, I can get fries like theirs in a hundred places next to me, so...
firesightsAug 20, 2010
Why would you go to 5 Guys for the fries?
It's all about the burger, baby.
hurricanedcAug 20, 2010
It's all about loading up the burger with all the toppings, eating an entire large order of fries by yourself, and living to tell the tale.
otbeverlyAug 21, 2010
The first thing I learned about effective 5 Guys ordering is to get a burger with the topics you like. All the way is simply too much. Lettuce, tomato and a little mayo work great.
Adding things like onions and mushrooms makes a bacon cheeseburger far too unwieldy.
darkprodAug 20, 2010
La Belle Province. Epic fries :D
dlite922Aug 20, 2010
Fries not so good. Seasoned fried...better. Don't know why all the hype about their fries. The Smash Fries at smash burger are better IMHO
heynow21Aug 20, 2010
Home made fries as you describe are f**king good.
CSA4everAug 21, 2010
I am very impressed by SmackSaw's knowledge of and respect for hamburgers and fries. Can't wait to try the fries in Quebec.
enzobot24Aug 21, 2010
Wait... potatoes originated in South America. The climate of southern states is perfect for them.
And say what you will, but In-N-Out's fries are very, very good (though, they end up too crispy sometimes - but they always taste fresh).
asus3000Aug 22, 2010
South America != Southern States of U.S.
Have you ever lived in South America? It's gets to zero degrees often in South Brasil, rio grande do sul. Uruguay, Argentina (also very cold)..
asus3000Aug 20, 2010
Well, allow me to retort.
xxm3talheadxxAug 20, 2010
Big Kahuna Burger all the way
mca2142Aug 21, 2010
DOES HE LOOK LIKE A BITCH?
darthdanAug 20, 2010
For me two things set In 'N' Out apart. The first is that all the ingredients for their entire menu is shipped without having ever been frozen, meaning that it has to be shipped into location on a near daily basis. That's why they are so picky about where they expand too. It's all logistics. The second is the price for a meal. You can get a whole meal at In'N'Out for 5 to 7 bucks. Five guys is around11 to 13 for about the same thing. Healthier and cheaper, plus in my own opinion tastier, it's In'N'Out all the way.
baggochipzAug 20, 2010
Uh... hate to burst your bubble, but the same can be said for Five Guys. Fresh everything. And I always eat at Five Guys for 5 to 7 bucks. Little Bacon Cheeseburger (I have to make an effort to not spell it "cheezburger" anymore, heh), split a small fries (they put the cup in a bag and fill it, that's a lot of fries), drink. Six bucks and change. That being said, I love both places.
Closed AccountAug 20, 2010
In addition to also being fresh meat, Five guys also freshly cuts their fries from potatoes in the store, and uses peanut oil for frying.
bdigital24Aug 20, 2010
research fail
Five Guys is all fresh, including the fries which are made from potatoes which are freshly shipped in every week.
And the reason Five Guys is more is because everything is bigger (and better).
swern425Aug 21, 2010
Not that there's anything wrong with enjoying fresh and local ingredients, but I fail to see what the problem is with frozen goods lately other than that improper packaging could cause freezer-burn. If you follow standard first in first out procedure, you're not going to be eating anything dangerously old.
If Alton Brown can repeatedly advocate freezing many foods, I'm behind it.
Also, if you're looking to be environmentally friendly by eating locally, shipping daily must have a larger carbon impact that shipping in larger quantities (by rail, for instance).
magneteyeAug 20, 2010
In-n-Out... that's what a hamburger's all about!
musaffaAug 20, 2010
If In and Out is so great why are they only in the southwest? I go there when I travel, and they make a damn fine burger, but why not branch out? There are four 5 Guys' withing 10 miles of my house. The nearest In and Out is in Tuscon, 1493 miles away. They would blow up in the mid-west.
zaynexzandersAug 20, 2010
They're a family owned company that doesn't want to outgrow their supply chain and ruin their food
hivem1ndAug 20, 2010
Except that 5 Guys is the same thing. "Five Guys" are dad and four sons, and they still are majority shareholders, that is, more family-owned stores than franchises.Comment is buried, click here to see the rest.
strictneinAug 20, 2010
And that means 5 Guys isn't the same thing. In N Out has no "franchises".
zaynexzandersAug 20, 2010
Thank you strictnein
SoCalLongieAug 20, 2010
In-n-Out has very high standards of quality control. They never freeze their burger patties. All food is distributed to the restaurants from a single commissary. So the restaurants have to be within a certain range of the commissary.
Less restaurants = better quality control.
tyrghastAug 20, 2010
Oh so they have the same quality control constraints as Wendys, an international food chain?
spacemanspiff22Aug 20, 2010
To everyone saying In-n-Out is impossible to franchise or whatever, read how five guys did it:
http://digg.com/d31NsZ1
They had the same obvious reservations about doing it, since it contradicted a lot of their fundamental premise. Its really an interesting story though and obviously its been quite a success. I've had ones from the original shops, and halfway across the country, and you can't tell any difference whatsoever.
lansacroAug 20, 2010
Jeez, half of these comments sound like really bad commercials. Why can't we all just get along and eat burgers and fries wherever we feel like it?
gehringerAug 21, 2010
AND from whomever we feel like it.
mkriss5681Aug 20, 2010
As a guy living on the East Coast where we've been snubbed by In&Out, I say good. Five Guys > In&Out
mhugginsAug 20, 2010
Coming from the east coast, I've traveled to CA, and trust me -- it's not worth it. Five Guys >>>>>> In&Out, ESPECIALLY the fries.
inferno10Aug 20, 2010
As a guy living on the west coast where we now have both an In-N-Out and Five Guys, I agree.
Closed AccountAug 20, 2010
My first trip to In-N-Out was very disappointing. It's an above-average burger as fast food standards go, with a bunch of fanboys from SoCal who give reasons like "They'll make it any way you want!!!!!!" (I was with a girl once who got a grilled cheese sandwich at Arby's...ANYBODY will make your food the way you want if you just ask) and "The secret menu is amazing!!!" (most fast food places have a "secret menu", notably Wendy's, and frankly it's a good business practice to put your best food on the regular menu). Maybe some people can taste the difference in fresh-never-frozen beef, but I sure can't. In-N-Out makes a decent burger, but I was not overly impressed.
Closed AccountAug 21, 2010
I love In-N-Out. Never had a bad experience at any In-N-Out restaurant. It isn't a secret menu, it's a "not so secret menu" ;).
Animal style fries > ALL
Closed AccountAug 21, 2010
YA, I live near NYC. What the f**k is In&Out Burger?
dadumtishAug 20, 2010
lol america is a country of burger-chomping fattys.
Closed AccountAug 20, 2010
spoken like a true self loathing fatty
jackg1980Aug 20, 2010
another jealous foreigner.
d3dmAug 20, 2010
Well hello there Mr. Buzzkill.
fattycorpuscleAug 20, 2010
Hey, I only chomp burgers occasionally. Everything in moderation.
I love me some In-N-Out, but Tommy's Burgers is still my favorite.
dieindiggAug 20, 2010
and where might you be from?
Closed AccountAug 20, 2010
Anyone who ever though In-N-Out is really the best has clearly never been to Oregon/Washington's Burgerville. Grass fed beef, and tillamook cheese are a match made in heaven. Seriously, you guys have no idea what you're missing. (For the record I have tried all of them, and five guys is pretty good too, but I was never that impressed with In-N-Out).
yarozeAug 20, 2010
I live in Oregon, I have Burgervilles, all over the place, there is even a 5 guys I eaten at in Oregon City.
I will say this, I like in and out better, I have been known to drive down to California, to visit with friends and family, and make for darn sure to get my 4x4 with Animal frys, for me a rare treat, but well worth the drive.
samoan27Aug 20, 2010
Having grown up in Oregon, gone to school in Cali, and currently live in Virginia and having great exposure to all three my favorite is Burgerville, followed by 5 Guys, followed by In-And-Out.
What clinches it for Burgerville is the fact that it actually has more than three things on the menu.
illepicAug 20, 2010
I really dig that Burgerville puts a lot of thought and effort into the sustainability and resource use of their restaurants. Things like mostly recyclable packaging on everything and Northwest seasonal menu items are nice for us Portland hippies :P Also, their burgers are f**king delicious.
elchispitoAug 20, 2010
Yes please give me a smugburger with smugfries on the side.
ledzep19752000Aug 20, 2010
Corn fed > grass fed
I prefer Culver's Butterburger
Closed AccountAug 20, 2010
I think I'll stick with grass over genetically modified antibiotic corn.
illepicAug 20, 2010
@ledzep: You won't after watching "Food, Inc", "King Corn" or reading "Omnivoure's Dilemma" and "Fast Food Nation".
Closed AccountAug 20, 2010
Burgerville is good but expensive for what you get. Although in many of them in the Portland area you are getting steak quality meat.
The wala wala onion rings though.... :o
youkayAug 21, 2010
eh? s**tty service, cold food and ridiculous prices? I'll stick to my 1000 mile drive to in-n-out thnx
gehringerAug 21, 2010
Burgterville is good, but a bit more Gourmet and expensive.
their seasonal stuff (especialy walla walla onion rings) is amazing, and well worth the extra money.
Closed AccountAug 20, 2010
Best f**king burger I have ever had.
diskohAug 20, 2010
I've had Five Guys a few times. Didn't find anything special at all about their burgers. But I loved their hot dogs.
It may depend on your location.Comment is buried, click here to see the rest.
fadetooneAug 20, 2010
Someone has obviously never been to Twisted Root.
danwgreAug 21, 2010
in Dallas? Meh... that place was maybe alright
punkcatAug 20, 2010
Bring back the Mc DLT!
slapdedAug 20, 2010
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prolikewhoaAug 20, 2010
Five Guys Large Fries: 1464 calories, 71 grams of fat!
http://www.fatburgr.com/restaurants/five-guys-burgers-and-fries
frostekAug 20, 2010
Disgusting slop as usual.
eurynom0sAug 20, 2010
The portion on the fries are just ridiculous...maybe it varies by location but at the one by my college it was usually more than enough to split a small with someone else. I'm not even sure how they figure out the sizes because while they do give you a cup they would basically just pour them right in the paper bag.
mclaincauseyAug 20, 2010
Their servings are large though. They fill a cup and then dump a bunch in your bag.
Closed AccountAug 20, 2010
Last time I went the cup was full, I ate what was in the cup then poured the bag to refill the cup....there were still frys in the bag after refilling.
prolikewhoaAug 20, 2010
Cheesebuger: 840 calories, 55g of fat!!
nofx1510Aug 20, 2010
A large fry from five guys could feed a family of 4.
prolikewhoaAug 20, 2010
a fat family of 4!
bovilexiaAug 20, 2010
A large fry at Five Guys is a small paper bag full of fries.
asus3000Aug 22, 2010
Order a large and get a small bag? Sounds like a rip-off..
tiggerethAug 20, 2010
My wife and I cannot finish a small fry together after eating 1 burger each (her a single, me a double). Trust me if you're eating a large fry you're already not concerned with calories.
pylaeronAug 20, 2010
I'm pretty sure that once you've made the decision to eat at a place like Five Guys, you shouldn't be surprised that you're probably gonna put ~3000 calories and 120 grams of fat into your body.
iamjustinmAug 21, 2010
wwwwwwtttttttttffffff. I hate finding out about things like this...
Did anyone else almost vomit when they found out the calories and fat in Quizno's tuna sandwich?
tw3ekAug 20, 2010
Here in Detroit, we only have Five Guys, but it sure is f**king good. Is In-N-Out still being a bitch about not expanding beyond the Southwestern US?
eurynom0sAug 20, 2010
I wouldn't call it being a bitch. I'm pretty sure the reason they don't expand more is that they want to be able to be able to keep the ingredients local and fresh, and don't want to wind up like McDonalds shipping frozen crap all over the place.Comment is buried, click here to see the rest.
Closed AccountAug 20, 2010
That's not it at all. They're artificially attempting to keep their demand up. White Castle does the same thing and Coors tried to to do it but eventually gave in.
strad2Aug 20, 2010
@diggbigwig: I agree with the artificial demand bit. Hearing people from Cali speak about In-n-Out, you'd think they were serving magical unicorn burgers. Then I went and tried it and, yep, nothing special. If they went national, that allure and curiosity would evaporate.
galvoAug 20, 2010
Five Guys does it fine..
Closed AccountAug 20, 2010
Same here (Indy) too but trust me, In-and-Out is way over rated. You aren't missing much.
errdayimhustlinAug 20, 2010
This... 5 Guys is in a league that In & Out can't touch.
elchispitoAug 20, 2010
Let them run their company however the hell they want. You're angry because they don't want to expand?
chiefbandit2200Aug 20, 2010
The west side of Michigan has neither of them, so I have never had them =/
I like burgers from smaller diner style restaurants better than ones from fast food franchises better anyway.
mike42979Aug 20, 2010
Yeah digg me down f**k fags but Five Guys Tastes like a burger made of water and grease! Complete absolute s**t, you want a good burger try Back Yard Burger!!!Comment is buried, click here to see the rest.
stevec123Aug 20, 2010
1/4 in thick? That sounds... weak.
Closed AccountAug 20, 2010
you're 1/4 in thick
dmm219Aug 20, 2010
Both are good. In and Out wins though. Sorry...
frostekAug 20, 2010
Seriously?! Who cares?!
No wonder Americans get a reputation as food-obsessed monomaniacs (thanks for that phrase, Lisa Simpson!) when every time an utterly inconsequential article about some fast food slop gets posted we get so many comments from people clearly salivating like Pavlov's Dogs.Comment is buried, click here to see the rest.
firesightsAug 20, 2010
You're right. Americans are the only people on the planet who are in love with food.
frostekAug 22, 2010
Yeah, 1223 Diggs for a burger story makes sense...
strictneinAug 20, 2010
You're really quite boring. I know, you're trying the whole "above it all" routine, but really no one cares. It's just a meaningless story and it's fun to debate meaningless topics.
Try removing the stick, stop taking yourself so seriously, and see how much more enjoyable life is.
digitaldeadstarAug 20, 2010
Love Five Guys. Never been to an In-N-Out, as we don't have them around here. :( Love to try them, though.
I recall people telling me and my girlfriend how horrible Five Guys is. "Too greasy," they'd say. Then another friend mentioned how good they were and how they give a ton of fries. So we decided to find out for ourselves. I get in, see their fry cup size selection and I'm like "That small cup? Pfft, I'll take a large, please."
... I didn't realize they fill your cup AND bag up. I was in heart attack heaven and it was good.
Only an hour and 15 minutes until they're open. Lunch, here I come!
Closed AccountAug 20, 2010
Five guys is quite good. I think they might have the better fries. But I would say In-N-Out trumps in the burger category.
jackopforAug 20, 2010
I tried a Five Guys in Scranton this weekend. It was a pretty tasty burger but i still love the protein style from In-n-Out. Fries are good as well..
chasetecAug 20, 2010
Five Guys isn't a place that those of us with peanut allergies can go to which really sucks because I've got several of their locations near me and no In-and-Out. But you can be sure that every time I'm in California I eat at In-and-Out every other day.
kent1146Aug 20, 2010
Aren't most fast food places off limits for people with peanut allergies anyway? I thought that most food was fried in peanut oil because of the low cost, high smoke point, high stability (and therefore re-usability of the oil), and taste?
chasetecAug 20, 2010
Most don't. Chick-fil-A is one of the biggies that does. I can personally eat Chick-fil-A every once in a while because of how their oil is processed, other people can't. Five Guys uses peanut oil but for me it is the open and frequent consumption of raw peanuts that prevents me from going there. Same thing prevents me from going to certain bars.
tyrghastAug 20, 2010
The world does not cater to freak allergies.
Things fried in peanut oil are delicious.
form3hideAug 20, 2010
Freak allergies? Allergic to peanuts (and tree nuts) is incredibly common.
murmandamosAug 21, 2010
so this reminded me for no reason of Hot Dougs and their fries that are fried in rendered duck fat. aaaaaaaaaaaand i just came.