Five Guys Burgers and Fries

I like when places do something simple and do it right. Five Guys is such a place. Burgers, fries, and little else. Fresh ingredients, solid burgers, great toppings like grilled mushrooms and onions, awesome fries, and free roasted peanuts. Burgers are like pizza in that there are countless variations on the theme and everyone has their preferred style (like those West Coasters loyal to In-and-Out), but for my money, this place has the best chain burgers and off-the-chart fries. There's a reason this place tops the Zagat survey for best fast food chain, best burger, and comes in just behind McDonalds for Best Fries.

This place was clean and efficient when I was there, and the guy taking orders was exactly the right amount of chatty. He came by while we were eating to make sure everything was good, too. Five Guys usually has a friendly staff, but this store was even better than the usual.

I will say it costs a bit more than your typical fast food place. It's not social media hype or covering the cost of the peanuts; it's that quality ingredients, including meat that's never frozen, cost more money. There's a reason you pay more for a burrito at Chipotle than one at Taco Bell.

Okay so I was totally confused on where to go or how to order since it was my first experience here......although the layout was confusing I will say my burger was good. I can appreciated the unlimited topiings....I ended up ordering off the kids menu. I could use a different cheese.......the kind they use is just yeah....not very paletable to me.

The fries I was not impressed with but the mannerable staff was very helpful. Its hard to find good and patient customer service - they had that going for them at least.

Upon entering the door I didn't realize the potato stacks were the barrier I was to follow to place my order. I was a bit confused until the cashier called me over. The menu is obviously simple. The staff is friendly and patient for this was my first visit. The total for a value meal was just shy of $13, perhaps all the social media hype was a factor in their price. It wasn't a cheap meal by all means but it was tasty.

The fries are pretty much the best thing on the menu...cajun style. Would I go back for another burger, sure why not. But it is overwhelming with all the window signs tell you how to feel, eat and think before you order. Its like a jedi mind trick up in here.

I get they are a successful establishment with a killer formula when it comes to franchising. Seriously the walls need to be toned down with their bragging paraphernalia. You don't see Portillo's doing that what so ever and that's the mecca of fast casual awesomeness!