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| - Truth be told -- I am not a huge burger fan. Usually when I go out for something to eat and I am craving a "burger like" item, I usually go for a chicken burger. That's my "normal".
However, when my mom was visiting me this summer, I took her to Five Guys Burger and Fries, because SHE loves burgers, and I have read good things about this place from burger lovers.
What shocked me was the lineup! In my mind, that is a good sign. :) I figured that if their burgers warranted this kind of popularity, I was not going to be left out. So I tried their burger with everything on it, and I have to say.... wow! I see why people eat these things!
First off, I was impressed the thing was cooked. I know that's a strange thing to say, but one of my biggest issues with buying hamburgers, is simply because I'm looking for it, I often find them pink and not quite cooked. Five Guys Burgers, thanks for getting the basics right! Cooked food - check!
This burger was simply the yummiest, messiest thing I have eaten in ages. With "the works" on it, it was a slippery, slide-y, dribble-y, delicious mess. Even though I had one burger, I looked like I was double fisting, because I had the burger in one hand, and a few stray mushrooms or other random topping in the other, that launched out the back whenever i took a bite. My ego got the better of me eventually and I let the toppings drop back onto the foil, and then simply picked up a fork. Thank heavens nobody had a video camera on me. This is not how I usually eat in public, or private for that matter.
The burger was cooked, but not dry. Toppings were fresh and good. The staff were friendly and high energy, and the appetizers (peanuts in shells, that you can crack and eat while waiting in line) was a fun surprise.
I will definately go back!
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