I think part of the Five Guys phenomenon was them popping up in suburban strip malls, which was a little like seeing Natalie Portman at the DMV.

Grotewold wrote:I think part of the Five Guys phenomenon was them popping up in suburban strip malls, which was a little like seeing Natalie Portman at the DMV.

This I can see, but on Chestnut Ave, their price climbs so high (burger + soda + fries = $11?) that I'd rather just get a way better burger at a restaurant and get a beer with it for like 6 bucks more.

I've never spent 11 bucks at Five Guys before. Are you sure you're not doing it wrong.

Maybe they're cheaper at the mall, but on Chestnut, it's about 6 for the burger, 2 for the drink, and at least 2 for the fries. Add it up and put tax on top.

I just had a burger + fries + a bottle of water at the Five Guys on Chestnut yesterday and it was $9.60. So if you have a double burger I'm sure it's almost exactly $11

Woody wrote:I just had a burger + fries + a bottle of water at the Five Guys on Chestnut yesterday and it was $9.60. So if you have a double burger I'm sure it's almost exactly $11

Thank you.

Yeah 11 doesn't sound far off. Thing is that's enough food to feed a family of 8 Ethiopians.

I try and avoid the sodas at 5 Guys because I think they charge too much for them. Only will spring for it if I'm really tired or hungover and wanting caffeine.

We should probably have a burger thread break out. But that being said...

In my burger eating experience, there are four types of burgers. One is a fast food burger. Generally small (1/4 pound isn't a big burger) and flat for fast and thorough cooking they tend to be dry. They are typically differentiated by their condiments. Second, a burger like you'd have a home, though commonly found in restaurants like a diner or pub. Fat, condiments to order, sometimes with an extra charge. Often juicy, can sometimes be ordered rare, medium, well done, etc. Third would be a kind of cross between the two. The preparation is generally more careful than at a fast food place, giving the burger a crispiness. It will be cooked all the way through, but the juices are looked in. This is a very popular style around here--Kincaid's in Ft. Worth makes a good one, as does Flying Burger in my home town, and recently had the best burger of my life at a place in Little Rock called The Burger House.

The final type would be some fancy gourmet burger--the Burger house comes close with its Peter Singer special (for the Animal Lover--haha)--an outstanding ground meat concoction that includes lamb, pork, and beef, and for $9. I guess for Arkansas, a $9 price tag and home made mayo varieties (odd thing--around here, mayo is more commonly found on a burger than ketchup) make it a fancy gourmet burger.

Obviously, there are going to be lots of hybrids. But I think to be fair, one has to consider what the burger maker is trying to accomplish when discussing which burger is best.

I've never had 5 guys--I suppose it would be in the latter category?

They literally gave me an entire fucking bag full of french fries, though. It actually kind of pissed me off because I had to dig through them to find my damn cheeseburger.

I typically get the small burger or split the large fries. I see the single person's predicament. Sorry I accused you of burger incompetence, Housh.

The Good Dog Burger is $11 and includes a mountain of delicious fries.

Very nice beer selection. Nice bar. Better looking women.

Do it Woody.

Woody wrote:They literally gave me an entire $#@! bag full of french fries, though. It actually kind of pissed me off because I had to dig through them to find my damn cheeseburger.

"Would you like a cheeseburger with your fries?"

See, the best burgers I've had are the gourmet types, and Five Guys isn't really like that. It's just like a really, really good fast food burger.

That Five Guys on Chestnut benefits greatly whenever a large group from my office is hungover, which I've found to be the only time I ever really eat it. I think they're okay, but all that grease can really wreck my stomach, and my stomach is not easily wrecked. Really good fries, though.

Good Dog vs Five Guys is like a Bentley vs Honda Civic.

Barry Jive wrote:See, the best burgers I've had are the gourmet types, and Five Guys isn't really like that. It's just like a really, really good fast food burger.

YES!

EndlessSummer wrote:Good Dog vs Five Guys is like a Bentley vs Honda Civic.

YES!

Persistence really does pay off. We had this exact same contention six months ago and I was ridden out on a rail.

Slowhand wrote:When exactly did the History Channel turn into a channel of alarmist and conspiracy theory programs?

You're the third anti-christ, aren't you?

my house smells like dog. i hate it.

Oh, I remembered a close runner-up to the Five Guys burger. From Champp's (on 202, not sure if they have other locations).

Chipotle BBQ

Two Champps favorites combined on one bun. Our signature burger with cheddar cheese, applewood smoked bacon and topped with BBQ pulled pork, Chipotle mayo, lettuce and tomato.

I get it, of course, without the mayo, lettuce, and tomato; cooked well done.