Wife and I went to one for the first time last year for lunch. We both left disappointed. Needless to say, we won't be back.
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I don't care for Five Guys, either.
I had a truffle mushroom Swiss at Smashburger today, and it was just different enough to be pretty good.
I had a truffle mushroom Swiss at Smashburger today, and it was just different enough to be pretty good.
It's no White Castle...
Just pretend this is witty.
Just pretend this is witty.
DWalt
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Truer words were never spoken. I would far rather go to the Texas-based Whataburger chain where everything is much cheaper and far better. My single first visit to 5 Guys was also my last. I have identical sentiments about In-n-Out Burger.
"I had a truffle mushroom Swiss at Smashburger today, and it was just different enough to be pretty good."
Went there once, nothing special. The local Smashburgers couldn't make it here in town and have all closed down - I think, at least the two nearest me.
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cmort666
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I like White Castle. I ate many a double cheeseburger from the White Castle at 117th and I-90 in Cleveland after an illegal unpaid overtime shift working for a crooked IT contractor.
At 1:00-2:00am, there weren't many places TO eat.
cmort666
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Doesn't exist in NE Ohio. 5 Guys is the best fast food burger you're going to get in the Cleveland area.
DWalt
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I went to a recently-opened Whataburger in the San Antonio Medical Center area for lunch today, as I hadn't been there yet. Business was amazing, I could hardly get in the door. Whataburger operates in Texas and several surrounding states - too bad they are privately held, or I'd put every penny I had into Whataburger stock. There is an immense amount of customer loyalty, about like Chick-Fil-A, also will be full up with customers about any time you go there. But no hamburgers on the menu.
diegobxr
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Wow no love for 5 guys over here. I just went once, in London, and thought they were good, but I do recall it was terribly expensive. I mean it was like 3 times more expensive than a McDonalds.
In the States I went to a place called "ShakeShack" if I recall correctly. In Manhattan. Saw a review on a magazine and decided to go. Went there and there were people waiting in line outside! Is that even common? Maybe they were all dumb tourists like me.
I liked it also... but really.. I just love all burgers, I'm not very picky at all.
In the States I went to a place called "ShakeShack" if I recall correctly. In Manhattan. Saw a review on a magazine and decided to go. Went there and there were people waiting in line outside! Is that even common? Maybe they were all dumb tourists like me.
I liked it also... but really.. I just love all burgers, I'm not very picky at all.
DWalt
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When I was going to Ohio State, I did a lot of late night eating at White Castle. I think their regular burgers were a dime each back then. Remember their slogan "Buy 'em By The Sack"? They weren't that good, but cheap and available at 2 AM.
Five Guys are OK, but only that. Now, if there were a Chester's here (DWalt, I'm looking at you 
)you couldn't get me to even consider a Five Guys. I'm still searching for a reasonably good burger here...
)you couldn't get me to even consider a Five Guys. I'm still searching for a reasonably good burger here...
5 guys is pretty good, but way WAY overpriced for what you get IMO.
I guys all 5 of those guys have to get a cut from every burger sold or something....
I guys all 5 of those guys have to get a cut from every burger sold or something....
CBus660R
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I like 5 Guys, but don't eat there that often. Honestly, it reminds me of the burgers mom would make in the dead of winter when we wanted a touch of summer while looking out the window at snow drifts lol I eat at Steak and Shake more often (love me the Frisco burger and the string fries with the jalapeno vinegar juice and lots of salt)
I've had Five Guys in Virginia and California. I thought they were pretty good for a fast food place. Buns were a little too soft.
The best hamburgers I've had, though, tend to be in non-chain restaurants and pubs.
The best hamburgers I've had, though, tend to be in non-chain restaurants and pubs.
DWalt
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Five Guys are OK, but only that. Now, if there were a Chester's here (DWalt, I'm looking at you
Chester's is OK, but it's a bit of a drive to the closest one. They are not found on every street corner like McD, Burger King, JIB, etc. When I worked at Randolph AFB, there was one in Universal City which I visited occasionally. I think it's still a local chain.
A new hamburger chain has started here - Frontier. I went once when they first opened, doubt I will return as it's nothing special. I doubt they will make it in the long haul.
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"Wow no love for 5 guys over here. I just went once, in London, and thought they were good, but I do recall it was terribly expensive. I mean it was like 3 times more expensive than a McDonalds."
I flew into London in 2003 and went to the Burger King. A Whooper meal cost about $14!!
I flew into London in 2003 and went to the Burger King. A Whooper meal cost about $14!!
CBus660R
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The best burger I've had in the past few years was at Ted's Montana Grill. It's a chain restaurant (not fast food), but not that common. It was bison and it was $17. Too rich for my blood on a regular basis, but for a treat every couple of months, totally worth it! Food is one of those things that on a day in and day out basis, I view as simply putting the nutrients in my body I need and not much else, but once in a while, I like to splurge and do it up.
CBus, I want to a Ted's Montana Grill in Indianapolis a few years back and the waiter, by offering samples, talked us into bison burgers. They were excellent. Haven't been back to a Ted's since, but would absolutely do it again if I ran into one.
Burger love
Steak & Shake was my favorite when I was near one, Granpaws (sp) a local Denver joint with several locations, if you like me like a burger fried on a grill with lots of grease.
Be well
tb
Steak & Shake was my favorite when I was near one, Granpaws (sp) a local Denver joint with several locations, if you like me like a burger fried on a grill with lots of grease.
Be well
tb
CBus660R
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2 out of the 3 in Ohio are less than 20 minutes from me. Living in the burb's of Columbus has it's perks. I'm a big fan of Mitchell's Ocean Club too, but again, it's a once or twice a year affair for me. Ocean Prime | Mitchell's Ocean Club | Easton | Prime Steak, Fresh Seafood, Fish
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The closest 5 Guys to me is about 125 miles away in Lubbock, Texas. My friend and I went to Lubbock and made the Cabela's Outpost store to pick up a shotgun. Afterwards we took a cashiers recommendation and went to 5 Guys for burgers and fries. It was good and we left with smiles on our faces. We have a couple of Blue Sky hamburger specialty joints here in Amarillo and theirs is great. Give me a good old greasy hamburger and fries and I am a happy camper.
