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| - 5 Guys has been on my list to check out for my next visit down to Deerfoot Meadows. That visit was today, and I held true to my word.
I stopped in around 2 pm, I didn't expect it to be busy at all. And while it wasn't packed, there was still a steady stream of people coming through the door.
My first impression? Well, I wasn't really sure what to think. The line was bordered by sack upon sack of potatoes. Odd. The open grill and kitchen was busy and noisy, complete with one of the employees singing along to the Bon Jovi song that was playing at the top of her lungs. Claims to fame of burger awards and compliments adorned the walls. My visit was starting out at about a 3 star.
I knew better than to order a regular burger. Instead, I went for a Little Cheeseburger with "everything". That meant mayo, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, grilled onions, grilled mushrooms, ketchup and mustard. The burger was priced right around $5. But with fries and a drink, my total was just over $11.
It was a good 10 minute wait for my order to be ready. I can see where visiting this spot on a weekend or over a peak lunch or dinner hour might be something you want to avoid. I took my burger to go and brought it home, still well and ready to have this be a 3 star review.
The burger and the fries changed my mind. That burger was fresh and piled up with some pretty tasty toppings. I did my best to savour the burger, but I'm afraid it was only a slight pace off of inhaling my food. And the fries... they sure know how to cook 'em. They reminded me of a spot back home in Millet called the Burger Barn. The fries there were always hand cut and homemade.
While I will stick to avoiding 5 guys at the busiest of times, I do believe I'll be looking for an excuse to head down for another little burger.
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