Five Guys Review

There are few things in this world that make me as happy as a really good cheeseburger.

The problem I have though is that ever since I watched the movie Super Size Me I haven’t been able to step in and order from any traditional fast food place. I haven’t eaten at a Burger King, Wendy’s or McDonald’s since seeing that film. It has been several years since I’ve eaten at any of them and the problem is that there are not many other options for a good old cheeseburger around me without going to a sit down restaurant.

C.C. Chapman Enjoys His First Five Guys Burger

That changed last week when I put out a call on Twitter and got all sorts of recommendations including many raving about Five Guys Burgers and Fries and then my good friend Steve Coulson pointed out that there were a couple of them near me. We realized that we didn’t have any dinner plans so Laura, Dylan and I jumped in the car to go and try them out.

I’m happy to say that they make a TASTY burger and the fries are top notch.

I liked it from the moment I walked in. No nonsense design and a good old fashion feel. There was a chalkboard announcing where this week’s potatoes were from and a bucket of peanuts that you could scoop out a dishful and munch on while you waited. There was no wait so we only got to enjoy a couple before having to figure out the menu.

I love places that do something and do it good and this is what Five Guys do. You’ve only got a choice of burgers, a couple of dogs, fries and soda. The toppings menu for the burgers is actually bigger then the main menu.

These are the type of burgers cooked on a flat griddle. They are greasy, messy and damn tasty! The fries are hand cut and are not covered in salt so I loved them. I tried the cajun fries too, but they went a little nuts with the seasoning so I won’t be getting those again. I could go just to order the fries to be honest with you.

I think the only thing that was missing that I could have gone for is a milk shake. It might be a bit old fashion, but the cheeseburger and chocolate milk shake combination is a classic for a reason.

What I’m now craving to do is to sit down with an In-N-Out in one hand and a Five Guys in the other and compare them directly to each other. Anyone know if there is a location where this can happen? I’d love to compare them to each other.

If your kids have a peanut allergy this is NOT the place for you and there are plenty of signs warning of this. It is completley kid friendly though so bring them on in. I can’t wait to go back again soon!

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C.C. Chapman is the Founder of Digital Dads and the Author of Content Rules. He is a family first entrepreneur with two great kids (a boy and a girl) who loves the outdoors, cooking, photography and playing with technology. He consults with companies around the globe to help them embrace the new world of marketing and business. C.C. is a sought after speaker, photographer and content creator who looks forward to each day as a new adventure.
  • Brian Arsenault

    I’m still waiting for my first ‘Five Guys’ run, but others in the office have also raved about it. ‘In-N-Out’ is a standard stop when I take trips to Texas and California.

    While a bit further from you, CC, there is another good burger joint in Worcester called ‘Wild Willy’s’. They are also a small chain, but the burgers are hand made, fries are great, and I believe they have milkshakes. It’s in the Greendale section.

    Interested to hear what others may have to say from places outside of Central Massachusetts as well.

    -Brian

  • Brian Arsenault

    I’m still waiting for my first ‘Five Guys’ run, but others in the office have also raved about it. ‘In-N-Out’ is a standard stop when I take trips to Texas and California.

    While a bit further from you, CC, there is another good burger joint in Worcester called ‘Wild Willy’s’. They are also a small chain, but the burgers are hand made, fries are great, and I believe they have milkshakes. It’s in the Greendale section.

    Interested to hear what others may have to say from places outside of Central Massachusetts as well.

    -Brian

  • Steve Burgess

    I agree about Five Guys; have been frequenting them around the DC area for the past year and they are great. Was happy to stumble on one in NY on my drive up to Mass… didn’t realize we had some in Mass!

    Don’t know about the In-N-Out comparison, but you can compare to Fatburger in Columbia, MD. A bit of a drive between locations (about 5 miles) but could be done.

    I think I still vote for Five Guys.

  • Steve Burgess

    I agree about Five Guys; have been frequenting them around the DC area for the past year and they are great. Was happy to stumble on one in NY on my drive up to Mass… didn’t realize we had some in Mass!

    Don’t know about the In-N-Out comparison, but you can compare to Fatburger in Columbia, MD. A bit of a drive between locations (about 5 miles) but could be done.

    I think I still vote for Five Guys.

  • http://www.cc-chapman.com/ C.C.

    How in the world did I forget about Wild Willy’s? I love that place!

    Scott Monty and I went to the one in Watertown a long time ago and it WAS good. I’ve got photo proof at http://www.flickr.com/photos/cc_chapman/1334961211/ and what that picture reminded me was that they also have great onion rings too!!

  • http://www.cc-chapman.com C.C.

    How in the world did I forget about Wild Willy’s? I love that place!

    Scott Monty and I went to the one in Watertown a long time ago and it WAS good. I’ve got photo proof at http://www.flickr.com/photos/cc_chapman/1334961211/ and what that picture reminded me was that they also have great onion rings too!!

  • http://twitter.com/msgiro Marc G

    If I knew this I would have taken you to UBurger in Kenmore Sq after you spoke to my students. That place is right on about quick service burgers, with crazy toppings (my fav are fried jalapenos) and killer hand cut fries plus super sweet onion rings. You can’t go wrong. Fan them up on Facebook to say you knew them before they got rich and famous. ;-)

  • http://twitter.com/msgiro Marc G

    If I knew this I would have taken you to UBurger in Kenmore Sq after you spoke to my students. That place is right on about quick service burgers, with crazy toppings (my fav are fried jalapenos) and killer hand cut fries plus super sweet onion rings. You can’t go wrong. Fan them up on Facebook to say you knew them before they got rich and famous. ;-)

  • @StetsonClowes

    Five guys is terrific. We’ve got one in Nanuet, NY near my home and they always seem to be doing a great business–even though they are in a shopping center with a McDonald’s and Chili’s! I think doing one thing (burgers and fries) very well is appreciated by consumers.

    We don’t have any In and Outs in NY that I know of but I am eager to try them.

  • @StetsonClowes

    Five guys is terrific. We’ve got one in Nanuet, NY near my home and they always seem to be doing a great business–even though they are in a shopping center with a McDonald’s and Chili’s! I think doing one thing (burgers and fries) very well is appreciated by consumers.

    We don’t have any In and Outs in NY that I know of but I am eager to try them.

  • http://www.mrkanes.com/ Bret Kane

    Hey CC,

    Next time you are in New York City you need to try the Shake Shack. Monello took me there and I might even say that it’s better than In-n-Out and Five Guys. Of course part of the fun is that there is always a big line so when you finally get your burger of course it tastes amazing cause you are starving.

  • http://www.mrkanes.com Bret Kane

    Hey CC,

    Next time you are in New York City you need to try the Shake Shack. Monello took me there and I might even say that it’s better than In-n-Out and Five Guys. Of course part of the fun is that there is always a big line so when you finally get your burger of course it tastes amazing cause you are starving.

  • DCUrbanDad

    I absolutely love Five Guys and am spoiled that we have one around the corner from us in Arlington, VA. But….but the folks at Men’s Health and the Eat This, Not that have ruined it for me. The calorie and fat intake on those suckers is crazy.

  • DCUrbanDad

    I absolutely love Five Guys and am spoiled that we have one around the corner from us in Arlington, VA. But….but the folks at Men’s Health and the Eat This, Not that have ruined it for me. The calorie and fat intake on those suckers is crazy.

  • Eric Rupert

    Well, if this starts turning into a list of must-visit burger joints, “The Varsity” near GA Tech would have to be on the list. “Whaddaya have, whaddaya have” There must be 30 cash registers on order line. Now, that said, you don’t visit for the burger per se but rather the experience.

  • Eric Rupert

    Well, if this starts turning into a list of must-visit burger joints, “The Varsity” near GA Tech would have to be on the list. “Whaddaya have, whaddaya have” There must be 30 cash registers on order line. Now, that said, you don’t visit for the burger per se but rather the experience.

  • http://www.hitchcreative.com/ Dana Kirk

    Alright, I’ve got to weigh in here. If you’re ever in Western Mass, you have to hit up The White Hut in West Springfield. I moved out to CA 20+ years ago but every year when I go back for a week of golf, it’s a mandatory stop. The burgers aren’t huge but the flavor is. Go with 2 cheeseburgers with fried onions and throw in a “dog” with fried onions, mustard and relish.

    Eric, my wife raves about “The Varsity” in Athens, GA and someday I’ll get there. Until then, it’s The White Hut.

  • http://www.hitchcreative.com Dana Kirk

    Alright, I’ve got to weigh in here. If you’re ever in Western Mass, you have to hit up The White Hut in West Springfield. I moved out to CA 20+ years ago but every year when I go back for a week of golf, it’s a mandatory stop. The burgers aren’t huge but the flavor is. Go with 2 cheeseburgers with fried onions and throw in a “dog” with fried onions, mustard and relish.

    Eric, my wife raves about “The Varsity” in Athens, GA and someday I’ll get there. Until then, it’s The White Hut.

  • http://www.facebook.com/thegravity Philip Campbell

    Just found this blog. Fantastic.

    I must share a nugget of wisdom however about the “bucket of peanuts” or indeed any bowl of nuts at any bar anywhere in the world. I have an expression i picked up from somewhere. someone once called them “pissy nuts” to me. I asked what they meant. .

    “well, you know – most blokes go to the toilet in a rush at a fast food place and sometimes they do not wash their hands”

    I’ll let you work the rest out. save yourself. leave out the nuts.

  • http://www.facebook.com/thegravity Philip Campbell

    Just found this blog. Fantastic.

    I must share a nugget of wisdom however about the “bucket of peanuts” or indeed any bowl of nuts at any bar anywhere in the world. I have an expression i picked up from somewhere. someone once called them “pissy nuts” to me. I asked what they meant. .

    “well, you know – most blokes go to the toilet in a rush at a fast food place and sometimes they do not wash their hands”

    I’ll let you work the rest out. save yourself. leave out the nuts.

  • http://mostransky.com/ mikemost

    I agree that Five Guys is good, the best burgers can be found on Long Island at All American Hamburger in Massapequa.

  • http://mostransky.com/ mikemost

    I agree that Five Guys is good, the best burgers can be found on Long Island at All American Hamburger in Massapequa.

  • http://mostransky.com mikemost

    I agree that Five Guys is good, the best burgers can be found on Long Island at All American Hamburger in Massapequa.

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