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Amid at least five of my friends' craze over Five Guys, I decided to give this joint a shot and compare it to my favourite burger joint, Hero. I specifically chose this one as I was in the nearby vicinity.
Upon entry, you will immediately notice the order desk to the left. There weren't a lot of people when I arrived (it was at around 1:30pm), but I figure if there were a lot that area may be cramped. In terms of initial service though, the cashiers were very nice and attentive, and my order was placed within seconds.
The seating area was positive in terms of diversity. There are areas for groups, while there are others for singles or couples.
My burger was complete in about 5 minutes, and I arrived to pick up my order. No problem there. The burger itself was, I admit, quite juicy for a well done patty (I'm used to the medium well patties Hero Burger uses). The cheddar cheese also looked quite good, but something was telling me it wasn't fresh as it tasted a little off. Finally, the burger itself was huge (at least 6oz), though upon looking it didn't seem that way. I can definitely see the value of $10 with a drink after finishing it.
Why am I not giving it 4 stars? I eventually found out they use peanut oil to make the burger. That explains it! Peanut oil preserves the taste (which probably explained the cheese as well), but it's not healthy for you. Once or twice it's okay, but this is not a place where you should go everyday, as it can increase your risk of health related problems.
Finally, don't wear a jacket in this place over the summer, it's really hot in there, at least there doesn't seem to be A/C.
PS: Starbucks wifi reaches here.
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