I haven't been able to make it to the Five Guys location in Chicago since it opened up, so I was glad to see this place opened a store in Akron last time I visited home.
All in all, it wasn't that bad. The burgers were greasy. The fries are fresh cut and greasy. They have a never-ending supply of (free!) peanuts all over the store. An added bonus is that all of their toppings are free so be sure to load up your burgers. The service was fairly quick but the place was hopping so I expected at least a few minutes of wait.
The only thing that confused me was the menu. I know I could have asked for clarification on the burgers but, because the place was packed, I didn't want to be "that customer" that holds everyone up. If you order a 'hamburger' or 'cheeseburger' keep in mind that it is TWO patties, not one. Had I known this, I would have ordered the 'little hamburger' and 'little cheeseburger', which is only one patty. I was so full after I ate my meal that I could hardly move most of the night.
I was also a little bummed out that they posted signs EVERYWHERE informing customers not to take peanuts out of the store due to "food allergies". I understand the point but I could have bagged a ton of peanuts for future snacking.
A regular burger, side of small fries, and a medium drink ran me around $8. Most of my friends think this is expensive for a burger, fries and drink but if you really think about it it's not too terribly far off from most fast food places. I recommend stopping in - bring your appetite!