Five Guys

I'm vaguely shamefaced about writing this review. When I want a burger, I want 5 Guys. The soft, fresh bun compresses when I grab the burger and it sandwiches a juicy but not-too-meaty or -thick patty, American cheese, pickles, sauteed onions and sauteed mushrooms, and it becomes so much more than the sum of its parts. An ode to 5 Guys burgers, I guess! But there are another 15 or so toppings to choose from, and they'll also make it gluten-free with huge, crunchy iceberg lettuce leaves in place of the bun (which is quite good in its own right, even if someone isn't gf). Their fries are the best in the fast food business, no contest: fresh potatoes with their skin still on, fried to a golden brown and served in a paper bag that shows spots of oil from being thrown right in from the fryer. Add to that bottomless refills on salty peanuts in the shell, scooped out of bulk boxes; about twenty soft drink options, and really solid milkshakes if there's any room left, and we have a winner. I like the Westport site a little better than the Fairfield one, but they're pretty consistent. Consistently satisfying.