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| - I had to check out this place. I had always heard how great the food was and I was not disappointed. I made sure I was there when they opened as it was Saturday. I got there at 1106 and was shocked to see that approx 1/3 of the restaurant was full already. By the time I left there at 1140 it was almost full. I didnt expect it to be that busy, but good for them.
Make no mistake, this experience is intense. There were 17 staff working behind one massive open kitchen line.. The staff are shouting all kinds of stuff at full volume, I kept hearing them announce everytime someone comes in "three in the door!" "two in the door!!!" then someone will shout "GOT IT!". It was quite crazy. When they're busy I imagine it is not that strange...if this place ever isnt busy ( hard to believe) it would border on hysterical.
So I get to the counter, and was greeted by a cheerful girl, who was polite and sweet and loud too. She screamed my order to the grill like a hellcat in heat. I did find it fun though.
I ordered the little burger ( which was still HUGE) Little means one patty only. It was loaded with all the stuff I wanted, and good quality toppings too.
I ordered Cajun fries ( regular size, which were so huge I could only finish a quarter of them), and a drink. Order a regular, there are free refills. You fill your own cup and they encourage you to refill them. There is a big sign on the dispenser shouting FREE REFILLS!! Even the signs shout here.
The burger was truly delicious, like the best homemade on he barbeque kind. The fries were also fantastic, meaty chips with cajun seasoning ( not salt). They have huge ketchup pumps up front so you can grab your heinz, and also peanuts with little trays you can help yourself too while you wait for your cooked to order meal.
A family of four came in and sat near me, and the little girl had what looked like the BEST grilled cheese I had ever seen. I am going to order that next time I am in, it looked that good.
Summing up... Great food, FAST service ( considering the fresh cooked quality) High energy place where they focus on doing a few things, very, very, very well. Fatburger next door may be a tad scared. Five guys is seriously awesome.
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