I have been to Five Guys far too many times for my waistline not to notice.....
While a tad pricier than your average burger joint (McDonalds/Burger King/Harveys/Wendys/etc)..to compare this place to them is comical. They're not in the same league as FGBF. The staff actually seem to like working here (as opposed to some of the robots/people who shouldn't work with the public (the kind you find at other burger places)) and they are great ambassadors for the chain. To hear their banter in the kitchen is great.
Immediately upon entering you're at the counter where you order. The cashier will offer suggestions for newbies and I have yet to see one get rude/show impatience for someone who hasn't been here before. Do not be afraid !
The regular burger consists of two meat patties and is very filling. I always order the single pattie with cheese (not processed cheese...actual cheddar cheese!!). I also order the small fries, as the large could feed a small nation.
The pop station is all you can drink and while you're waiting for you food order to be made (yes, it's made fresh and not on a factory line like other burger joints), partake in their free peanuts (they're in large boxes near where you pick your food up and FGBF provide small cardboard "baskets" to use). WARNING - Do not fill up on the peanuts as the meal you have coming is big. REAL BIG.
The burgers here are on line with some of the best I've had elsewhere (there used to be a place downtown called the BurgerMeister who had burgers to die for) and this is just a bit lower than theirs. They are moist, hand made and flavourful. The jalapeno peppers are HOT and although the next day you'll be asking "Why did I have them again?", they are great !
The fries are the best..better than Southstreet Burger (who serve NY Fries). They are thick cut and remind me of the fries one gets at a good fish and chip place. The Cajun fries are nicely seasoned, so there are options rather than having regular fries. Never had the Hot Dog as the place is called Five Guys Burgers and Fries.....
On our last visit we brought a relative visiting from out of town. We asked the cashier if she thought that a large fry would be enough to feed 3 hungry guys. She laughed and guaranteed they would. She then told the kitchen who filled our bag with fries. She was right, we couldn't eat them all......that small gesture, combined with the great burgers, keeps me coming back.