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2 for $20: Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries
Posted: Mar 05, 2008 in Dining
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During a recent visit to Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries, Jen and I realized that the old way of doing things is sometimes the best.
The meat we ate never tasted like it had ever been under 32 degrees, and the french fries were carefully sliced by hand. Trust me, it makes all the difference.
The mood
Classic and understated could be Five Guys' signature phrase. There is nothing fancy about red and white tiles, fluorescent lighting and a dining room filled with fast food-type tables and chairs.
Still, the sparkle coming off of this joint surpasses the cleanliness of comparable restaurants.
After placing our order at the counter, we watched as the cooks began creating our lunch on the spot. Having pre-made burgers and hot.dogs baking under heat lamps would surely be a tragedy -- this place throws the freshness of the food in your face.
Huge signs proclaim that only never-frozen beef, and fries, hand-cut daily, are served here.
Jen and I arrived a little before the lunch hour, but the neat rows of seating were quickly filled by those needing their fresh burger fix.
The food
Um, did you read the name of the place?
Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries -- that nearly sums up the menu. A few versions of the hot.dog and a grilled cheese sandwich are placed at the bottom of the short list.
As we learned, a hamburger -- or one with bacon and/or cheese -- consists of two, juicy beef patties. A "little burger" is one patty.
Again, classic and fresh toppings are no extra charge and placed with care between your buns.
Jen ordered a hamburger with onions, mushrooms and ketchup ($4.19). I went for a cheeseburger with lettuce, onions, pickles, ketchup and mustard ($4.79).
We added on a regular order of Cajun fries ($2.39), plopped down, and waited for our number to be called.
Grabbing our bag from the counter, we quickly realized why we were the only pair sitting at a small table. The bag was filled with fries.
After digging out our burgers, unwrapping, squirting ketchup and ripping the bag open to ensure we got every elusive fry -- there was no room on the table.
Problem solved: We inhaled the burgers, then made a pound of fries disappear.
Even without fancy sauces and fancy cows, Five Guys succeeds in providing a fast and yum-o meal.
The drinks
A regular and a large soda ($1.69 and $1.89).
The damage: $16.15
Yeah, it's pricier than the dollar-menu meat you're used to. But, really, are they equivalent?
This place is awesome!
just ate there 2day, it was pretty tasty
just ate there 2day, it was pretty tasty
They get crazy with the fries don't they? I could easily make a meal just out of eating the fries by themselves.
we had fries in the container they give you, then like a half a bag full that fell out of it
we had fries in the container they give you, then like a half a bag ...
I bet all 5 guys in that place spend A LOT of time peeling frickin' potatoes. lol
there was like a hundred bags sittin out in the dining area
there was like a hundred bags sittin out in the dining area
You ought to try The 96th Street Steakburger. That place has some good burgers too.
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I'm all about the burgers tonight.
They need to open one of these buy my house. I've been wanting to try this place out since they opened by I'm never in the area.
They need to open one of these buy my house. I've been wanting to try ...
I think they have one by Metropolis in Plainfield. Doesn't make sense that it isn't 96th street though, does it?
I'd like to clown on one of those burgers.
Anyone know if the one in Castleton/Clearwater opened yet?
Love this place, glad to see they are in Indy now. Had them back in Maryland where I moved from. Great food.
Attention vegetarians: Five Guys has the very best vegetarian sandwich I've ever had at a burger place. Try it with cheese.