Five Guys Burgers & Fries

It’s a really solid fast food burger. Bonus points for fries that are bomb (cajun fries may be the best thing on the menu) and all toppings are free.
A «little» cheeseburger plus fries run $ 10. Burger = 2 patties, little burger = 1 patty (aka normal burger), everything else remaining the same size. Free peanuts are laid out in a 3 ft tall barrel for you to have.
Its a tasty burger that anyone will enjoy. The interior is decorated like an old school diner. I can’t see people raving about this burger, but it’s very good.

First time eating this. Friendly staff. There were 6 people working but only two were actually working while the rest consulted a tray of fries. No biggie though. The cajun fries are good! Food was given to me very sloppy. The take out bag was full of grease, both inside and out. Fries were all over the place. When i opened my burger, it was messy and lopsided. Tomatos hanging on one side, bacon barely present, a glop of mayo-​mixed lettuce, which made it hard to eat without getting all dirty.
Not really impressed.

I find this to be one of the most friendly locations of this chain. My favorite item is the fries, which are fresh cut and freshly fried to order – some of the best in the city at any kind of restaurant. I actually am not a big fan of the burgers as they only come well done; I prefer the bacon cheese dog in all its fatty richness. I never hesitate to byob a beer when I see fit and this causes no issues.

Today i went and got my lunch every friday and sunday i go today was the worst service ever at 124pm on sept 20 i order 2 burgers grilled cheese and large fries when i got to my destination to eat ive notice the fries was half way empty and barely any in the bag poor service makes me not want to go back as much as i got there twice a week

Service with a smile, free peanuts, a consistently good burger. They deserve all the tips you leave them.

«They call it a little burger, but what they really mean is a normal burger.»
The menu at Five Guys is really straight-​forward. You can get a hamburger, cheeseburger, bacon burger, or a bacon cheeseburger. Or, you can get the «little» version of them. For the «regular» burger you get two parties, and one for the little. Believe me, the little burger is enough!
I like to go all the way with my burger. Go hard or go home, right? All the way includes mayo, lettuce, pickles, tomato, ketchup, mustard, grilled mushrooms, and grilled onions. Choose as many toppings as you want for free.
The Cajun fries are a must as well. They are extremely generous with their portions so I would recommend getting a small.
However, no milkshakes at this location. They do have the cool touchscreen soda machines though. So many choices. Never knew choosing a soda could be so difficult.
Five Guys is definitely my favorite fast food chain in New York for burgers. It’s always satisfying, and I could go as far to say that I enjoy it more than Shake Shack. And, the wait is never as long.

Had lunch here on Tuesday and was out of work for the next 2 days. Was throwing up and couldn’t keep anything down including water which obviously is signs of food poisoning. Never eating here again. My girlfriend said it was most likely contamination from the meat. She’s probably right. Never again!

Wow…
I was craving this place, but it wound up being little better than high school cafeteria food.
I have had good experiences with the location by 86^th Street in Brooklyn, so I was expecting quality. This was so mediocre, though. I ordered a Little Burger, Little Fries, and a soda, with the understanding that 5 Guys has a skewed understanding of what normal portion sizes are.
Problem number one were the fries. They were cooked just enough that they weren’t raw, but no farther. They were flabby on the outside, waxy on the inside, and did not particularly taste like anything.
Problem number two was my burger. I asked for grilled mushrooms, grilled onions, and A1, and the steak sauce was pretty much the only source of flavor to be found throughout. The grilled vegetables weren’t seasoned and even the onions were bland. The burger itself was just kind of there, not tasting good or bad or like much of anything at all.
Btw, acting like the free toppings are a big draw is pretty silly, since most dedicated burger joints in NYC don’t charge you extra for basics anyway.
The soda machines were grubby and unresponsive. It was like using one of the Metrocard machines in the subway. A few places in Manhattan have these soda machines, and I usually love them, but these were the first ones I’ve run across that were this bad. I went up to one of them and had to touch the screen repeatedly and quite firmly to get any sort of response out of it, and it kept skipping over screens too fast. So I tried the one next to it, and it was just as crappy.
I’m not planning on going back to this location. I would have honestly done better by going to the DQ next door.

This place put bacon in our burgers without even telling us. Nothing was on the receipt and nothing on the bag and certainly it was not what I ordered. It is a horrible find for those who do not eat pork. We spotted it just in time. It’s very important for a cashier to listen and convey your order properly or for the kitchen to be aware of what they are wrapping up before sending it out. It was absolutely horrifying. Be warned and stay away!

Food is 3 stars, the cashier is 4 stars.
The cashier was very amicable and helpful with me selecting the order.
I purchased two double burgers and regular cajun fries. The double burgers were alright, but not as flavorful compared to the burger I had in Fresh Meadows. The vital difference was that the patty at this location was quite dry. In addition, the temperature of the whole burger wasn’t high enough even though it was made a few minutes before. The cajun fries were kind of bland. I needed to dip them in the ketchup or else it would taste too dry in my mouth.
All in all, it was an alright experience. The store was clean and had good lighting. However, if I would go to a Five Guys again, I would go to the one at Fresh Meadows.

Solid Hamburger… try it without the cheese and you’ll see it’s much better that way — you can actually taste the meat that way, and it’s very good quality. Also love that they butter and toast the buns.

Walked in, asked for a medium rare burger. Was told, we only cook medium well here. Walked out and never returned. When a place tells me they cook things medium well, it makes me wonder if it is the employees handing or the meat quality they are unsure of (see Big Smoke Burger reviews).

great to get a burger. right off the L and the path trains. what’s great about it is that it is open late til 11pm. very convenient.

Great burgers…, free peanuts…, fast service…
What else can i say? Oh yeah, they also have hot dogs… You can have regular fries or cajun style, both equally satisfying.

5 stars for great food. At a great price point. Fantastic service! (compared to NYC pissed off New Yorker standards. Yes, they even SMILE at you! Diego was a great help with this first diner.) Overall great experience.
Burger toppings are ALL FREE. Yes. Free. At no extra cost. First burger joint I’ve seen that is that generous.
Will definitely be returning!
Thanks five guys!

When it comes to burger joints, you will never go wrong with choosing Five Guys. I’ve visited several locations, and being a regular at this particular one I can say that they did not disappoint me. The cashiers up front are usually friendly and polite, even throwing in a joke sometimes. The place gets dirty very quickly (I mean, how can it not, it’s a burger place), but I have to say, for my 20 minute stay today, I saw employees cleaning the floor three times. My only complaint is that this is the second time I visit and the men’s restroom is out of service. I always get the small Cajun fries and the grill people are more than generous because you get almost an extra portion’s worth in the bag. Not to mention the all-​you-​can-​eat peanuts to your dispose. Great place!
P. s. I always wondered what they have that malt vinegar for– is it the peanuts?

This is my favorite fast food burger spot in Manhattan. Conveniently located on 14^th St, Hubby and I stopped by for a simple lunch last weekend. I love that all the toppings are complimentary. Super generous portions of cajun fries that are perfectly done? Yes please! I also love how they have the special soda machines that mix up your drinks for you right there — so you have dozens of choices for flavors!
Nice staff, clean place.

My favorite burger place. Staff is polite and the food is great. I say five Guys has one of the best french fries out there.
Even when they make a mistake with an order (like putting cheese on a regular bacon burger), they make a fresh new burger.
It is a tad bit pricier than your average burger place, but the people are great and the food is fantastic.

Grease in all its glory. Five Guys reminds me of a love child between McDonald’s and In N Out. Love the soggy fries, though I realize it’s an acquired taste, and all the burger toppings!
Fries portions are incredibly generous, expect to wait 7 – 8 minutes for your order to be made.

Five Guys is five guys… every one of them is mostly the same, so what can I say about this specific location?
It is cleaner than all other locations I have been to. That may be due to excellent staff and work ethic, but I think it is more likely because this location is only a month old.
This location has the good soda machines, you know, the ones with the touch-​screens and flavors injection. Cherry-​Vanilla Diet Coke? Yes Please!
This location is pretty busy all the time, grabbing in commuters walking to and from Union Square. They are pretty well staffed, quick to get orders out and friendly.
Foodwise, they taste the same as every other Five Guys, though I did notice a little bit smaller fry-​spillover-​factor.