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| - It is great to see the Five Guys chain making an inroads into the Pittsburgh Market. Widely famous and extremely popular this chain is know for its fresh ingredients, use of peanut oil in their fryers, and the posting of the origin of their potatoes being used among other awesome quirks such as free peanuts for their customers. ((So peanut allergy sufferers beware!))
During this particular visit I had a LBC (Little Bacon Cheeseburger) with tomatoes, lettuce, ketchup, mayo, raw onions, grilled mushrooms, and obvious cheese & bacon. In addition to the LBC which is about the size of a regular patty at any other fast food chain, I had a large order of their Cajun fries and a soft drink. Total damages after tax, about twelve bucks. So let's get that out of the way, this place is not cheap, but then again this place isn't a venue you should be eating at on a daily basis anyways...unless you can (1) afford it and (2) don't hold your health in high regard.
Ok, ok, back to the review. The bun was warmed and slightly toasted, AWESOME. The burger itself was cooked between medium well and well done ... you had the grilled texture outside but still juicy (juices not bloody) on the inside, and very well seasoned. The ingredients were top notch, thicker cut bacon played well with the American cheese. The tomatoes, onions, and lettuce all taste fresh and were the correct temperatures. The grilled mushrooms were super savory and just enough to taste but not enough to overpower the whole burger.
The fries ... in a word ... glorious. I'm a sucker for fresh cut fries ... well really anything fried I'm tempted to try. Their use of peanut oil I'm not sure adds or detracts from the experience (fried is fried to my palate, yes yes I have to make a point to try duck-fat for my next home frying experience). There was enough Cajun seasoning on them to sizzle the lips & tongue but not enough to wonder if there's potatoes behind all that burning.
They do have that awesome Coke fountain that has the touch screen and the different flavorings, so in one night I tried: Coke Zero Lime, Coke Zero Vanilla, Sprite Zero Orange, Sprite Zero Cherry, and Peach *gasp* Regular *double gasp* Sprite. If you haven't guessed it--I'm a big pop drinker.
The overall feel of this particular establishment stuck true to the franchise/chain and to past experiences I've had in other locations. The service was quick (even when it was super busy) and courteous which is the least I expect if I'm paying twelve bucks for a burger, fries, and drink.
Do keep in mind this is a fast-food establishment. While the price range is something more like a sit-down place...in the end...you're still at a fast food joint so food-snobs and dieters beware, you might not have a grande ole time. But if you're ready to let loose and have a "guilty-pleasure" type experience, I highly recommend Five Guys Burgers and Fries.
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