Five Guys: There’s a first time for everything...

[sactoking]

Alternator-sized is the standard standard in these parts.

That's quite possibly why ours is now closed, it certainly did not live up to the reputation.

 

[sactoking]

Me railing against Five Guys fries also isn't anything new.

October 2018

May 2017

September 2013

 

[snoopy7548]

I have. Twice. Like I said, I ordered fries expecting an abundance and I got a standard fast food portion both times. Disappointing when you order a small expecting to share and you don't want to buy more because after two burgers, two drinks and one small order of fries for two people you're already into fast casual pricing and a trip to a fast food burger joint shouldn't be $30+ for two people.

The "Little" fries are $2.79, and the "Regular" which is probably what everyone is talking about, is $3.79. Pay an extra dollar and get enough fries for two people rather than one.

 

[nakedfrog]

"Little" fries are already enough for at least two people, IMO.

 

[CZroe]

"Little" fries are already enough for at least two people, IMO.

This. Dude probably never looks in his bag to see that two-thirds of it won’t even fit in the fry cup. “Little” fries are definitely enough for two unless you aren’t eating anything else. A “Regular” is often enough for a whole table (3-5).

His complaint of getting a modest single-serving amount for the money is the most demonstrably incorrect one. Except for his recollection, it’s pretty much unanimous. His history of criticizing Five Guys really just speaks to an unreasonable bias that he will never see through due to confirmation bias.

 

[GearFace]

Disappointing when you order a small expecting to share and you don't want to buy more because after two burgers, two drinks and one small order of fries for two people you're already into fast casual pricing and a trip to a fast food burger joint shouldn't be $30+ for two people.

Ban fries!

 

[CZroe]

I have. Twice. Like I said, I ordered fries expecting an abundance and I got a standard fast food portion both times. Disappointing when you order a small expecting to share and you don't want to buy more because after two burgers, two drinks and one small order of fries for two people you're already into fast casual pricing and a trip to a fast food burger joint shouldn't be $30+ for two people.

Well, it has fast-casual pricing because it’s a fast-casual place. No one ever said they were a value compared to a place where you can get 10 cheeseburgers for $10 and feed 5+ people.

No, their burgers aren’t as cheap as McDonald’s $1 cheeseburgers... but they don’t taste the same and you aren’t going to get charged extra for tomato or mushrooms or whatever else you want on it either. There is undeniably some value in those distinctions even if it’s subjective whether or not it’s worth the actual cost difference.

Just seems weird to balk at a fast-casual price from a fast-casual place.

 

[sactoking]

Well, it has fast-casual pricing because it’s a fast-casual place. No one ever said they were a value compared to a place where you can get 10 cheeseburgers for $10 and feed 5+ people.

No, their burgers aren’t as cheap as McDonald’s $1 cheeseburgers... but they don’t taste the same and you aren’t going to get charged extra for tomato or mushrooms or whatever else you want on it either. There is undeniably some value in those distinctions even if it’s subjective whether or not it’s worth the actual cost difference.

Just seems weird to balk at a fast-casual price from a fast-casual place.

You're right, I used the wrong term. I should have complained about TABLE SERVICE pricing from a fast casual restaurant. I mean, forget that you could go to a mediocre at best place like Chili's for less money, I could get a local grass-fed burger from a James Beard semifinalist for less as well.

 

[GearFace]

Why does Five Guys have to shout out "Number 25, no fries!" Is the whole store really interested to hear that you got no fries? Is it meant to shame you into getting fries next time?

 

[CZroe]

Why does Five Guys have to shout out "Number 25, no fries!" Is the whole store really interested to hear that you got no fries? Is it meant to shame you into getting fries next time?

So someone who ordered fries doesn’t try to take your order. It’s just an extra detail to recognize the order. They only have so many people still waiting for their orders so that was probably a distinguishing factor.

 

[GearFace]

So someone who ordered fries doesn’t try to take your order. It’s just an extra detail to recognize the order. They only have so many people still waiting for their orders so that was probably a distinguishing factor.

It does help as a distinguishing factor, but it seems weird that that's the only one they use. They could also say, "Number 26, no drink!" "Number 27, jalapenos!" "Number 28, hot dog!", "Number 29, two burgers!"

 

[Captante]

It does help as a distinguishing factor, but it seems weird that that's the only one they use. They could also say, "Number 26, no drink!" "Number 27, jalapenos!" "Number 28, hot dog!", "Number 29, two burgers!"

Everyplace has to have a gimmick...

 

[CZroe]

"Little" fries are already enough for at least two people, IMO.

Reality!

 

[VirtualLarry]

Yeah, I've always gotten way more fries than I expected, when I eat at Five Guys. Maybe only been there 2-3 times in my life, but every time, it's been GOOD!

 

[Craig234]

Taste is a funny thing. I have a lot of good to very good chocolate - I've had the $4 bars, the $8 bars, the $10 bars, the pieces from $20 to who knows how high, maybe $70 per pound (I know they go higher).

But in terms of just enjoyment, I enjoy the cheapo, chemical, Reese's cup more than most of the single-source organic small-batch hand-crafted chocolate, however much I know the quality is higher.

This is an analogy for the thread topic of Five Guys. I consider them the most overhyped burger, not because they're bad - I agree with the comment that they seem sort of bland - but because of the hype versus the product.

I think they are clearly better quality than the BK and McD type burgers. But I have to think about whether I'd enjoy a quarter pounder, which is clearly inferior, but because just something about its taste is more enjoyable than Five Guys. There are things I'd enjoy more about the Five Guys burger too, though.

It's east to get caught up in price=quality. I've seen myself where something great and expensive suddenly discounted then seems 'not that good after all' simply because of the price drop. People are largely like that.

 

[VirtualLarry]

I'd enjoy a quarter pounder, which is clearly inferior, but because just something about its taste is more enjoyable than Five Guys.

It's those WONDERFUL FLAVOR-ENHANCING / APPETITE-INCREASING CHEMICAL COCKTAIL that they put in McD's food.

 

[akugami]

It's those WONDERFUL FLAVOR-ENHANCING / APPETITE-INCREASING CHEMICAL COCKTAIL that they put in McD's food.

They call those natural flavoring. And if you read what constitutes natural flavoring, you too will agree it sounds scrumptious.

 

[Craig234]

I should have better burgers more. I have an embarrassment of riches to pick from.

Not only the chains - McD's, Wendy's, Carl's Jr., Jack in the Box Burger King, A&W, Sonic, and so on - some of them terrible - and better chains like Five Guys and In-n-out and Fuddruckers, and other picks, but lots of independent places, like a good BBQ place that sells burgers (well multiple places), diners, and other restaurants, more general chains like IHOP and Chili's, TGIF Fridays, etc., a bit more unusual like the Philippines' #1 chain Jollibees (not at all good), a good local place called 'Beep's' second location after decades in San Francisco, but some very good burgers also - like the nationally recognized Val's Burgers, and a kobe-style burger at Cafe Paradiso, and others...we even have a shake stack or whatever it's called I haven't been to yet. Sample:

 

[SaltyNuts]

Taste is a funny thing. I have a lot of good to very good chocolate - I've had the $4 bars, the $8 bars, the $10 bars, the pieces from $20 to who knows how high, maybe $70 per pound (I know they go higher).

But in terms of just enjoyment, I enjoy the cheapo, chemical, Reese's cup more than most of the single-source organic small-batch hand-crafted chocolate, however much I know the quality is higher.

This is an analogy for the thread topic of Five Guys. I consider them the most overhyped burger, not because they're bad - I agree with the comment that they seem sort of bland - but because of the hype versus the product.

I think they are clearly better quality than the BK and McD type burgers. But I have to think about whether I'd enjoy a quarter pounder, which is clearly inferior, but because just something about its taste is more enjoyable than Five Guys. There are things I'd enjoy more about the Five Guys burger too, though.

It's east to get caught up in price=quality. I've seen myself where something great and expensive suddenly discounted then seems 'not that good after all' simply because of the price drop. People are largely like that.

LOL, you definately get it Craig234, these other dorks don't. "McDonald's is cheap garbage!!! Five Guys is quality stuff!!!" Errrr, whatever. Eating at McDonald's I actually enjoy it. Eating at Five Guys I walk out of there thinking "good lord I just totally wasted a meal, I actually could have had something truly enjoyable at these 1,056 other places, and for less money." That place blows.

 

[killster1]

Oh good god, its a belly bomb, for sure. It's yummy though and worth it occationally

Much better than McDonalds!

so cool that you stalked my posts because you didnt like my opinion on ebay keys hehe eating out is bad for you!

 

[LikeLinus]

Ok

 

[FeuerFrei]

5 guys behind the counter there.

It's those WONDERFUL FLAVOR-ENHANCING / APPETITE-INCREASING CHEMICAL COCKTAIL that they put in McD's food.

beef bouillon?

Don't think they do, ... but ... they should.

 

[killster1]

Ok. Reported.

lulz reported your self! so funny thanks

 

[GearFace]

Why does Five Guys have to shout out "Number 25, no fries!" Is the whole store really interested to hear that you got no fries? Is it meant to shame you into getting fries next time?

I asked them about this today. Fries take a long time, so they do this so people who ordered before you will understand why you got your order first.

 

[MtnMan]

I asked them about this today. Fries take a long time, so they do this so people who ordered before you will understand why you got your order first.

Never heard them call an order by number, simply because customers don't order by number. Once they have your order, they do call back how many patties to put on the flattop.