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| - It took me awhile to choose what my first Yelp review would be upon my return to the lovely land of Cleves, and then it hit me like a giant, juicy, cheesy burger of goodness...
Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries.
I first encountered Five Guys in Atlanta, so it's fitting that it's my crossover review... and man, is Cleveland lucky that they've arrived! I was so happy to walk through the door of the new location at the Strongsville mall.
These Guys are amazing. The menu is simple: you can order a regular burger or cheeseburger (2 patties) or a "little" burger or cheeseburger, all available with bacon, if desired. That's it. From there, you order your toppings (which are FREE, no matter WHAT you choose), and perhaps grab a drink and some fries.
Perhaps? Let me rephrase that: you BEST get some fries, because they're REAL fries, not those over-processed sticks you get from fast food places. They're also cooked in peanut oil, so kudos for no cholesterol. You can get the regular, Five Guys style fries, or Cajun fries, which I have yet to try but will surely sample on my next visit. Which might be in about five minutes, because I'm making myself hungry. Never too early for a burger, right?
Ah, back to the burgers.
Five Guys' motto is "Fresh, never frozen", and man, you can taste it. The burgers are juicy and full of flavor, and the toppings are fresh and plentiful. Mouth-watering, I tell ya. NOTE: you are GOING to get messy with all the juicy-condiment-fantasticness, so just accept it and enjoy. Trust me, it's worth it.
The restaurant is as laid-back as the menu, just a simple setup of chairs at tables and counters with a red-and-white-checked decor. Kind of an old-school burger joint feel without foraying into throwback 50's kitschy-ness. (Though I'm not knocking a true 50's diner, don't get me wrong - but that's another review.)
Basically, with the satisfying flavors, reasonable prices, and simple but comfy atmosphere, I never want to eat fast food burgers again - give me Five Guys Burgers and Fries any day! Welcome to Cleveland!
(And how many burger joints do you know of that are Zagat rated? Word.)
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