Five Guys

I haven't been to a Five Guys in a while. I remembered the prices being higher than what I considered to be a good value but I remembered good fries. So, when I finished working late in the evening at a site in the same strip, I decided to pay them a visit. I was shocked at the $13.99 price tag for a burger, fries, and drink. That price tag set high expectations that quickly fell flat. The first problem was the 13 minute wait to get food. The cooks got an early start because the cashier called back to them so they could start the burger before I ordered and there was no one ahead of me. Maybe that is normal for a Five Guys but I found it excessive. Next was the burger. I love grilled onions and BBQ sauce on a burger. The sauce they used had an overwhelming smoky flavor. I couldn't taste anything else. But, I'm not sure the meat would have been good anyway. A crust on a burger isn't a bad thing. But, this burger was so thin that it just added up to being overcooked, dry, and I never tasted anything. The sign says all burgers are cooked well done. So, maybe this is also normal. But, I didn't like it. Unfortunately, I have to eat nearly gluten free. So, it's no bread for me. I opted to have it all in a bowl. They have a lettuce wrap option but it's often too messy with BBQ sauce. Finally, I need to talk about the fries that tempted me in the door. They were so salty that I only ate about a third of the small order. My mouth was still feeling them an hour later. I was full enough so it wasn't all bad. But, it shouldn't be their decision to put me on a diet. Normally, I would have asked for some new fries. But, I was already turned off enough that I didn't bother. There is a rumor that Five Guys is coming to my home town. I was excited but after this experience, we'll save our money and find better food. I much prefer Cook Out burgers.