Ns1 liveblog: Five Guys Burgers result: FAIL

[Powermoloch]

My vote is for InO. Great burgers n fries... and still cheap. 5G is expensive.

Agreed, can't beat their #1 menu luls, 5 bucks mmmmmm tasty

 

[yhelothar]

I just tried 5 guys for the first time last week after growing up with Innout.

It's a good burger, but the meat is quite bland.
I don't know if you have to order some of their special sauces to make it good, but I just got the standard double bacon cheeseburger with everything on it.

Innout is definitely tastier.

 

[BUTCH1]

They just opened a 5G about 7 miles from me but meh, I make my own burgers pretty damm good so I'm in no rush to go over there although curiosity will eventually get the best of me and I'll go over for a try..

 

[zerocool84]

Homemade cooked on the grill with premium beef, fresh veggies, and a wheat bun.
Healthy and 10x better than any soggy mess they call a hamburger.

lol I always find it funny when people say this. I hope you NEVER eat out since you can make EVERYTHING healthier and 10x better and cheaper than when you go out so no reason for you ever to eat out.

 

[Gothgar]

In n Out burgers are good, but their fries are shitty... if you get them well done maybe they are okay, but when ever I go they are soggy and disgusting.

5 Guys is good, but I cant really compare them, 5 Guys gets Compared to shit like Red Robin, which is better IMO

InO is like 1/2 the price.

 

[QueBert]

Most people who claim their home made [whatever] is better than a restruant is full of shit. Was at a friends and his neighbor was BBQ'ing, as he put it "the tastiest burgers ever" I ate one, pretty boring, not bad at all, but nothing to brag about. In N Out makes nothing but burgers and honestly I can't think of a single way they could improve them.

Dudes who go ape shit on how superior their home burgers are remind me of the "my babies the cutest baby in the woooooorld!" It's generally only true to them.

*will go to In N Out at 10:30 when they open today.

 

[Chrono]

<3 In N' Out too. I eat there about once every few months when I get a craving.. LOL. I tried 5guys a couple of months ago with my gf and we came up with the conclusion that it was good but not worth the 5-7 bucks just for the damn burger itself.

Fries are good, but I didn't come for the damn fries, it's for the damn burgers!!! It cost me $20 for 1 single patty bacon burger, 1 single patty regular cheeseburger, large fries, + regular drink. WTF? For $20 I could have bought like 6 double double's or something and fed 6 people.

I've only gone once and have yet to go back... I'm not even thinking about going back anytime soon. Went to the one in Huntington Beach.

As for In N' Out... I just love the smell of it when it is open and serving food... lovely grilled smell of onions/burgers etc... Mmmm *drools*

 

[wheresmybacon]

5 Guys is so much better than In'n Out it's not even a contest. In n Out is barely better than McDonalds LOL. And WTF is the deal with their fries...always cold and soggy and flavorless. Remind me of cafeteria fries when I was in grade school.

The one thing In'n Out excels in is the oxymoronic nature of their name. Even if I'm the only one in the drive through it takes at least 10 minutes to get my food. I've gotten burgers quicker at sit down places.

I wish I had two more arms so I could give In'n Out 4 thumbs down. So much hype for what...

 

[Ns1]

5 Guys is so much better than In'n Out it's not even a contest. In n Out is barely better than McDonalds LOL. And WTF is the deal with their fries...always cold and soggy and flavorless. Remind me of cafeteria fries when I was in grade school.

The one thing In'n Out excels in is the oxymoronic nature of their name. Even if I'm the only one in the drive through it takes at least 10 minutes to get my food. I've gotten burgers quicker at sit down places.

I wish I had two more arms so I could give In'n Out 4 thumbs down. So much hype for what...

any comparison to mcdonalds automatically discredits your taste buds.

 

[joesmoke]

need to try 5g, two opened recently in town.

in n out, for the price, is amazing compared to the competition. great burgers, great shakes, incredibly consistent. i will admit their fries blow if not consumed in the establishment RIGHT when you get them (even then not amazing, but certainly distinct). in n out can take a while if its lunch or friday/saturday night (theres a reason 20 cars are in line) but aside from that it really is fast food. considering nothing served there takes 10 minutes to make seems far fatched it could take that long in an empty restaurant.

 

[waggy]

Most people who claim their home made [whatever] is better than a restruant is full of shit. Was at a friends and his neighbor was BBQ'ing, as he put it "the tastiest burgers ever" I ate one, pretty boring, not bad at all, but nothing to brag about. In N Out makes nothing but burgers and honestly I can't think of a single way they could improve them.

Dudes who go ape shit on how superior their home burgers are remind me of the "my babies the cutest baby in the woooooorld!" It's generally only true to them.

*will go to In N Out at 10:30 when they open today.

then you or your friends must suck at grilling. i know a few people that can grill up better burgers then any fast food and most restaurants (sure there are some high end places).

get good beef, season (not just salt + pepper), grilled right with fresh bread and topping. yeah far better then any place i have had.

is it fast or easy? hell no. but to say people can't and don't do it is retarded.

 

[waggy]

lol I always find it funny when people say this. I hope you NEVER eat out since you can make EVERYTHING healthier and 10x better and cheaper than when you go out so no reason for you ever to eat out.

true. i can make it better at home. but fuck even the burgers take a while to make. going into 5 guys and getting a double made how i want in 5 minutes (and yummy) for $4? yeah its great.

When i have time and want it i get some good beef from the butcher and do it up. its far better but not close to fast.

 

[TheNinja]

I like In and Out better. I thought 5 guys was overrated to be honest. I prefer Fuddruckers to 5 guys.

 

[oogabooga]

I like In and Out better. I thought 5 guys was overrated to be honest. I prefer Fuddruckers to 5 guys.

I like In-N-Out better too. I prefer Five Guys to Fuddruckers though. Five guys burger was pretty good, but I think I would prefer In-N-Out as a burger joint.

If Five Guys was like 1/2 of the price it was, I would probably like it at least as much as I like In-N-Out. If it was 1/3 the price it was I would be hard pressed to go anywhere else.

I laughed at the In-N-Out being oxymoronic name comment. It's true, it does take awhile to get your food since there are always so many people there.

 

[Fritzo]

They won't do anything except overcook a burger no matter how you ask for it. They will only serve their burgers well-done, the reason it felt wrong because it's 4th-rate shit beef. That's why they overcook it, it's so bad they can't serve it medium-rare.

Step 1- Think of something plausible relating to the subject at hand.
Step 2- Post this subject on the Internet with no proof.
Step 3- Talk about it as if it were factual to get people to believe it.
Step 4- Enjoy the myth you created.

Now that that's out of the way:

http://www.fiveguys.com/faq.aspx

Burger Questions

Q: Why does Five Guys only serve burgers cooked well done?

A: By cooking all of our burgers juicy and well done we are able to achieve two goals.

Ensure a consistent product
Meet or exceed health code standards for ground beef
We understand that there are varying opinions on what level a burger should be cooked for optimal flavor and our opinion is that our burgers taste best cooked juicy and well done.

Q: Does Five Guys serve organic or free range beef?

A: While our beef is neither organic nor are the cattle free range, our distributor purchases raw materials from the major meat suppliers in the US who are required to treat the cattle humanely and follow all the procedures set forth by the USDA.

 

[Fritzo]

Most people who claim their home made [whatever] is better than a restruant is full of shit. Was at a friends and his neighbor was BBQ'ing, as he put it "the tastiest burgers ever" I ate one, pretty boring, not bad at all, but nothing to brag about. In N Out makes nothing but burgers and honestly I can't think of a single way they could improve them.

Dudes who go ape shit on how superior their home burgers are remind me of the "my babies the cutest baby in the woooooorld!" It's generally only true to them.

*will go to In N Out at 10:30 when they open today.

I actually do have a special burger that is better than anyone's. I make a "container" out of a beef patty, fill it with sauteed onions, mushrooms, and a bit of Worcestershire sauce, seal the top with another thin patty, then grill it over hot coals until about medium well. It's a stuffed burger- haven't found anyone else that makes them (though I sure they're out there).

 

[Ns1]

Step 1- Think of something plausible relating to the subject at hand.
Step 2- Post this subject on the Internet with no proof.
Step 3- Talk about it as if it were factual to get people to believe it.
Step 4- Enjoy the myth you created.

Now that that's out of the way:

http://www.fiveguys.com/faq.aspx

yet InO will do Med Rare if you ask for it.

 

[GagHalfrunt]

Step 1- Think of something plausible relating to the subject at hand.
Step 2- Post this subject on the Internet with no proof.
Step 3- Talk about it as if it were factual to get people to believe it.
Step 4- Enjoy the myth you created.

Now that that's out of the way:

http://www.fiveguys.com/faq.aspx

You really might want to get up from your computer for a few seconds. That will allow you to pull your head out of your ass long enough to read the idiocy that spews forth from your pie-hole. And even better, it might allow someone with a brain a chance to explain your epic fail.

1) Five guys admits they will serve their burgers no other way except well-done.
2) Every person that knows anything at all about burgers understands that you can't do a burger well-done and still have it be juicy unless it is the shittiest, fattiest beef on earth. Cook good beef well done and all you get is a hockey puck.


Please point out the myth except the one where you've somehow managed to convince yourself that you have anything relevant to add to this thread. You don't.

 

[Fritzo]

Has anyone been to Wendy's lately? Since Dave died, they made the place into more of a "bistro" setting, and their burger quality has improved tremendously. Not bad at all.

 

[Fritzo]

You really might want to get up from your computer for a few seconds. That will allow you to pull your head out of your ass long enough to read the idiocy that spews forth from your pie-hole. And even better, it might allow someone with a brain a chance to explain your epic fail.

1) Five guys admits they will serve their burgers no other way except well-done.
2) Every person that knows anything at all about burgers understands that you can't do a burger well-done and still have it be juicy unless it is the shittiest, fattiest beef on earth. Cook good beef well done and all you get is a hockey puck.


Please point out the myth except the one where you've somehow managed to convince yourself that you have anything relevant to add to this thread. You don't.

You're doing it again. Show me something official that says they use sub-par beef. Most places use 70/30 or 80/20 beef, which is what you want for a burger. If you start getting into super lean ground sirloin, that's where you start getting dryness and you have to serve it rare.

You're also confusing well done and burned. You can cook beef well done without it being dry. The key to doing it is using a thin patty. If it's too thick the outside will evaporate away all the moisture before the inside gets done.

 

[waggy]

I actually do have a special burger that is better than anyone's. I make a "container" out of a beef patty, fill it with sauteed onions, mushrooms, and a bit of Worcestershire sauce, seal the top with another thin patty, then grill it over hot coals until about medium well. It's a stuffed burger- haven't found anyone else that makes them (though I sure they're out there).

i do something like this. i will "fold" in cheese chunks, bacon, onions and Worcestershire sauce. cook it to med-well or so. its best if you let the burger sit for a hour or so before you grill them. Not to mention fresh bread, and toppings.

I have yet to find a place like In-n-out, 5 guys or such come close to how damn good these burgers are

 

[waggy]

You really might want to get up from your computer for a few seconds. That will allow you to pull your head out of your ass long enough to read the idiocy that spews forth from your pie-hole. And even better, it might allow someone with a brain a chance to explain your epic fail.

1) Five guys admits they will serve their burgers no other way except well-done.
2) Every person that knows anything at all about burgers understands that you can't do a burger well-done and still have it be juicy unless it is the shittiest, fattiest beef on earth. Cook good beef well done and all you get is a hockey puck.


Please point out the myth except the one where you've somehow managed to convince yourself that you have anything relevant to add to this thread. You don't.

burgers cooked well done is just all the way through. a "hockey puck" is burnt. there is a difference.

 

[ch33zw1z]

5 guys showed up in CT (I live just over the border in MA) and it's great IMO. When you compare it to what else there is around here, it's gold.

 

[Apathetic]

I like their fries a lot, but I think their burgers are overrated.

Dave

 

[BTA]

Most people who claim their home made [whatever] is better than a restruant is full of shit. Was at a friends and his neighbor was BBQ'ing, as he put it "the tastiest burgers ever" I ate one, pretty boring, not bad at all, but nothing to brag about. In N Out makes nothing but burgers and honestly I can't think of a single way they could improve them.

Dudes who go ape shit on how superior their home burgers are remind me of the "my babies the cutest baby in the woooooorld!" It's generally only true to them.

*will go to In N Out at 10:30 when they open today.

Yeah most people can't make a good burger at home. Me included.