Ross and I moved to Arizona from Arlington, VA. We use to walk to the original Five Guy's burger stand. So, you can imagine our excitement and concern to see Five Guy's become a "chain" and start popping up all over the valley. Frankly, I was worried that quality would suffer.
Five Guys is still exactly how I remember the experience: Long lines, simple burgers, and tons of french fries. It's a great treat and, in my opinion, surpasses In and Out Burgers.
Some tips for visiting:
1. Unless you are a big man or extremely hungry, stick with the "Little Burger" (one patty).
2. ONE small order of Fries should be enough for a table of four. They give you a serving and then they dump an additional serving into the paper bag.
3. Don't visit during lunch hour during the week (anywhere between 11:30 and 1:30) -- the line and wait for a simple burger is outrageous.
We love Five Guy's -- mostly for nostalgia, but also because of the freshness and taste of the burger!!! I think your own experience and opinion will vary depending on how long you have to wait ...it IS after all only a burger.