Current Events > Five Guys is overrated

Topic List
Page List: 1
STG Deathbot
04/24/17 11:46:14 PM
#1:


I honestly don't understand the hype this franchise has. They recently opened one in my town, I tried it, and haven't been back since. The buns were your typical Safeway sesame seed buns, they used Kraft American Singles, and the meat was just ok. Nothing spectacular and nothing that other places don't already do and for a lot less money. I was always led to believe after reading about them from places like Imgur and a few topics in the past on here that a small fry was a small brown bag filled to the brim was fries, but we got a small cup in a small bag and they just tossed a handful inside the bag - most of which didn't make it into the cup and just soaked the bag in oil.

I'd like to understand why people go ape**** for this place. The last time I asked this on a different forum, it devolved into a 4Chan-styled thread with people claiming I was some sort of McDonald's Nazi.

I'd also like to point out that the Five Guys has already put the building up for commercial sale. The owner says they haven't turned a profit since they opened and are looking to get out before they lose everything. They've been open for a little over a year.
---
Intel Core i7-3770K Ivy Bridge 4.5GHz | 16GB Samsung RAM DDR3 1600 (11-11-11-28) | eVGA GTX 980 Ti 6GB VRAM | ASUS 27" Monitor @ 2560X1440
... Copied to Clipboard!
#2
Post #2 was unavailable or deleted.
mew4ever
04/24/17 11:47:31 PM
#3:


I like taking home a bunch of free peanuts but five guys is nothing special even in the casual sit down burger category.
---
http://tinyurl.com/qg6jcsu
New York Mets 2015 NL Champions. New York Jets: 5-11
... Copied to Clipboard!
#4
Post #4 was unavailable or deleted.
FaytlessHearts
04/24/17 11:49:10 PM
#5:


PV Burger Co. Has them beat.
---
"To be forgotten is worse than death..." -Freya
... Copied to Clipboard!
FightingGames
04/24/17 11:49:43 PM
#6:


STG Deathbot posted...
they used Kraft American Singles

absolutely disgusting
... Copied to Clipboard!
TheDarkCircle
04/24/17 11:49:57 PM
#7:


byron posted...
5 Guys burgers just taste like regular burgers I could make at home.

That's why In n out is the best.


Agree, probs gonna get some INO in a little bit.

I like Five Guys, my problem is they're are SLOW as hell (INO is worse but at least I'm in my car), they're expensive, sometimes the locations are dirty, and I personally don't like their fries. I prefer thin crispy fries, but I understand why people love FG fries.

I like FG but prefer in-n-out and other spots.
... Copied to Clipboard!
wah_wah_wah
04/24/17 11:50:30 PM
#8:


I don't really think it's super awesome since at the end of the day it is just a cheeseburger and those are hard to fuck up in the first place, but it's way better than any other of your typical fast food fare and even some restaurants.
... Copied to Clipboard!
Gafemage
04/24/17 11:52:59 PM
#9:


Yeah, they're not half bad by any means, but nothing exceptional either.
---
This episode was supposed to be about snake nerds! SNAKE NERDS!!!
http://imgur.com/1EOFcjn http://imgur.com/epjd8zk
... Copied to Clipboard!
s0nicfan
04/24/17 11:54:39 PM
#10:


I'll say it: INO byron posted...
5 Guys burgers just taste like regular burgers I could make at home.

That's why In n out is the best.


I'll say it: InO is extremely overrated. It's just Wendy's with special sauce (which is mostly mayo anyway). I can only assume it's popular because of the "secret menu" (that's on their web page) and because it's regional so you get that "It's amazing I bet you're jealous" vibe from hyping it.
---
"History Is Much Like An Endless Waltz. The Three Beats Of War, Peace And Revolution Continue On Forever." - Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz
... Copied to Clipboard!
Mistere Man
04/24/17 11:58:31 PM
#11:


I like their fries, but the burger sucks.
---
Water+Fall=Radiation.
... Copied to Clipboard!
gatorsPENSbucs
04/24/17 11:59:04 PM
#12:


Expensive but I'm a fan of them. And their hot dogs are on point.
---
... Copied to Clipboard!
sabin017
04/25/17 12:00:07 AM
#13:


Not overrated, just overpriced.
---
... Copied to Clipboard!
wah_wah_wah
04/25/17 12:01:48 AM
#14:


s0nicfan posted...
I'll say it: INO byron posted...
5 Guys burgers just taste like regular burgers I could make at home.

That's why In n out is the best.


I'll say it: InO is extremely overrated. It's just Wendy's with special sauce (which is mostly mayo anyway). I can only assume it's popular because of the "secret menu" (that's on their web page) and because it's regional so you get that "It's amazing I bet you're jealous" vibe from hyping it.

I went there and yeah I basically agree with this. I really don't get the hype. I'll give it props for being fairly cheap though
... Copied to Clipboard!
TheDarkCircle
04/25/17 1:45:04 PM
#15:


I ended up getting INO last night after all. Friggen amazing.
... Copied to Clipboard!
Medz8606
04/25/17 1:46:18 PM
#16:


... Copied to Clipboard!
Gilda_
04/25/17 1:48:49 PM
#17:


byron posted...
5 Guys burgers just taste like regular burgers I could make at home.

that's why people go there.

its not a mcdonalds burger. or a burger king burger.

it tastes like a thing you make at home and its great.
---
... Copied to Clipboard!
salandrews
04/25/17 1:49:28 PM
#18:


5 guys is trash. The only argument I ever hear from their supporters is "omg but they give so much fries"

Yeah but they're basically forcing you to buy an "extra large order" of fries with a trash burger.

No In and outs or Whattaburger in Chicago for me to try so I go with Wendys as best fast food burger joint.
---
"This is war. There are no spectator seats on the battlefield." - Griffith
... Copied to Clipboard!
Butterfiles
04/25/17 1:50:15 PM
#19:


five guys more like five gallons of grease per meal
---
... Copied to Clipboard!
Old NoiseTank
04/25/17 1:50:51 PM
#20:


s0nicfan posted...
I'll say it: INO byron posted...
5 Guys burgers just taste like regular burgers I could make at home.

That's why In n out is the best.


I'll say it: InO is extremely overrated. It's just Wendy's with special sauce (which is mostly mayo anyway). I can only assume it's popular because of the "secret menu" (that's on their web page) and because it's regional so you get that "It's amazing I bet you're jealous" vibe from hyping it.


i'll take it a step further:

the habit > in n out

like both, but would choose the habit over INO any day. plus, INO fries are garbage (animal style is nasty and does not save them either).

five guys i had 6 years ago and remember it being awful but i would maybe give it a second chance.
---
"This is why you always use gender neutral pronouns like xir/xim/zxir" - REMercsChamp
... Copied to Clipboard!
GOATSLAYER
04/25/17 1:50:53 PM
#21:


There is no hype for it, so how is it overrated?
---
Hide your kids, hide your goats
... Copied to Clipboard!
PoopPotato
04/25/17 1:51:55 PM
#22:


You're paying 12 bucks for fries you won't finish
---
... Copied to Clipboard!
hyperpowder
04/25/17 1:57:49 PM
#23:


s0nicfan posted...
I'll say it: INO byron posted...
5 Guys burgers just taste like regular burgers I could make at home.

That's why In n out is the best.


I'll say it: InO is extremely overrated. It's just Wendy's with special sauce (which is mostly mayo anyway). I can only assume it's popular because of the "secret menu" (that's on their web page) and because it's regional so you get that "It's amazing I bet you're jealous" vibe from hyping it.


Same with Whataburger

Most fast food burgers are trash, at least 5 Guys has freshly made burgers with lots of toppings to choose from.

I cringe everytime someone brings up In and Out or Whataburger. Even something like Chilis or Applebee's have way better burger.
---
Whoever beats my score I will give them a $10 PSN or Live card:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpiorAx40GY
... Copied to Clipboard!
12amMadman
04/25/17 1:59:55 PM
#24:


It's pretty weak but I end up going when I don't feel like waiting in line for in n out.
---
Hey it's me
... Copied to Clipboard!
#25
Post #25 was unavailable or deleted.
Butterfiles
04/25/17 2:02:37 PM
#26:


12amMadman posted...
It's pretty weak but I end up going when I don't feel like waiting in line for in n out.

It's so great I'm pretty sure the only In-N-Out that is not insanely packed all the time is just a town over.

Theres a Five Guys on the way though so it's nice to always be able to make the conscious decision to not go there
---
... Copied to Clipboard!
hyperpowder
04/25/17 2:39:48 PM
#27:


byron posted...
hyperpowder posted...
In and Out or Whataburger. Even something like Chilis or Applebee's have way better burger.

lol


Lol what? Enjoy your burnt, thin, donkey meat while ill enjoy a thick, medium rare, actual ground beef on a bun.
---
Whoever beats my score I will give them a $10 PSN or Live card:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpiorAx40GY
... Copied to Clipboard!
chill02
04/25/17 2:45:23 PM
#28:


it's fine
---
Ave, true to Caesar.
... Copied to Clipboard!
#29
Post #29 was unavailable or deleted.
BallerXRosetta-
04/25/17 3:37:58 PM
#30:


STG Deathbot posted...
I honestly don't understand the hype this franchise has. They recently opened one in my town, I tried it, and haven't been back since. The buns were your typical Safeway sesame seed buns, they used Kraft American Singles, and the meat was just ok. Nothing spectacular and nothing that other places don't already do and for a lot less money. I was always led to believe after reading about them from places like Imgur and a few topics in the past on here that a small fry was a small brown bag filled to the brim was fries, but we got a small cup in a small bag and they just tossed a handful inside the bag - most of which didn't make it into the cup and just soaked the bag in oil.

I'd like to understand why people go ape**** for this place. The last time I asked this on a different forum, it devolved into a 4Chan-styled thread with people claiming I was some sort of McDonald's Nazi.

I'd also like to point out that the Five Guys has already put the building up for commercial sale. The owner says they haven't turned a profit since they opened and are looking to get out before they lose everything. They've been open for a little over a year.



Thank you, random internet contrarion. The world will be sure to listen.
---
... Copied to Clipboard!
#31
Post #31 was unavailable or deleted.
GOATSLAYER
04/25/17 3:38:15 PM
#32:


byron posted...
hyperpowder posted...
byron posted...
hyperpowder posted...
In and Out or Whataburger. Even something like Chilis or Applebee's have way better burger.

lol


Lol what? Enjoy your burnt, thin, donkey meat while ill enjoy a thick, medium rare, actual ground beef on a bun.

lol applebees and chilis

Applebees is kind of legit
---
Hide your kids, hide your goats
... Copied to Clipboard!
prince_leo
04/25/17 3:41:20 PM
#33:


I like it, but I agree
it's more expensive than other places and since I prefer my burgers to be cooked less it's not like it's even worth the upcharge since I'll still be eating a well done burger
---
... Copied to Clipboard!
bluezero
04/25/17 3:44:25 PM
#34:


... Copied to Clipboard!
Scarecrow1711
04/25/17 4:09:05 PM
#35:


hyperpowder posted...
s0nicfan posted...
I'll say it: INO byron posted...
5 Guys burgers just taste like regular burgers I could make at home.

That's why In n out is the best.


I'll say it: InO is extremely overrated. It's just Wendy's with special sauce (which is mostly mayo anyway). I can only assume it's popular because of the "secret menu" (that's on their web page) and because it's regional so you get that "It's amazing I bet you're jealous" vibe from hyping it.


Same with Whataburger

Most fast food burgers are trash, at least 5 Guys has freshly made burgers with lots of toppings to choose from.

I cringe everytime someone brings up In and Out or Whataburger. Even something like Chilis or Applebee's have way better burger.


I had Whataburger a few months ago for the first time due to people hyping it up. That burger tasted so cheaply made that I'll never go back. Don't know what people were thinking when they said the burgers are fantastic.
---
... Copied to Clipboard!
Rob Cesternino
04/25/17 4:25:25 PM
#36:


In-N-Out is the best.
---
Stop asking me if I'm Jessica Simpson. Jewish girls
Survivor is the greatest show EVER. are hawt
... Copied to Clipboard!
Giant_Aspirin
04/25/17 4:46:43 PM
#37:


sabin017 posted...
Not overrated, just overpriced.


agreed. if i get a cheeseburger + bacon and a regular fry my total is like $13. i can go to a 'real' restaurant and get a much better burger (that comes with fries) for $13.

check out this local place i frequent

http://www.pintroomdublin.com/menu/0/menus.aspx

every one of those burgers is miles better than anything 5Guys can produce and their fries are a LOT better.
---
Now Playing: Nioh (PS4), Titanfall 2 (PC)
(~);} - Get out the pans, don't just stand there dreamin' - {;(~)
... Copied to Clipboard!
Howl
04/25/17 4:49:56 PM
#38:


byron posted...
5 Guys burgers just taste like regular burgers I could make at home.

That's why Whataburger is the best.


FTFY
---
woof
... Copied to Clipboard!
judasmaiden15
04/25/17 4:54:11 PM
#39:


There's always someone in a thread like this that doesn't know 5 guys is on the west coast too
---
... Copied to Clipboard!
hyperpowder
04/25/17 5:31:49 PM
#40:


Scarecrow1711 posted...
hyperpowder posted...
s0nicfan posted...
I'll say it: INO byron posted...
5 Guys burgers just taste like regular burgers I could make at home.

That's why In n out is the best.


I'll say it: InO is extremely overrated. It's just Wendy's with special sauce (which is mostly mayo anyway). I can only assume it's popular because of the "secret menu" (that's on their web page) and because it's regional so you get that "It's amazing I bet you're jealous" vibe from hyping it.


Same with Whataburger

Most fast food burgers are trash, at least 5 Guys has freshly made burgers with lots of toppings to choose from.

I cringe everytime someone brings up In and Out or Whataburger. Even something like Chilis or Applebee's have way better burger.


I had Whataburger a few months ago for the first time due to people hyping it up. That burger tasted so cheaply made that I'll never go back. Don't know what people were thinking when they said the burgers are fantastic.


It's a Texas pride thing. Same goes for HEB and the people who hype that. It is literally like every other damn Supermarket(although Central Market is legit)
---
Whoever beats my score I will give them a $10 PSN or Live card:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpiorAx40GY
... Copied to Clipboard!
Guy_Fieri
04/25/17 5:34:10 PM
#41:


Let me tell you about burgers.
---
... Copied to Clipboard!
Mistere Man
04/25/17 8:05:25 PM
#42:


GOATSLAYER posted...
byron posted...
hyperpowder posted...
byron posted...
hyperpowder posted...
In and Out or Whataburger. Even something like Chilis or Applebee's have way better burger.

lol


Lol what? Enjoy your burnt, thin, donkey meat while ill enjoy a thick, medium rare, actual ground beef on a bun.

lol applebees and chilis

Applebees is kind of legit

They used to have a burger that was two patties side by side on a long bun that I think was called a Philly cheesesteak burger that I liked, but sadly they got rid of it so I haven't been back in a while.
---
Water+Fall=Radiation.
... Copied to Clipboard!
Microwaved_Eggs
04/25/17 8:19:47 PM
#43:


STG Deathbot posted...
people claiming I was some sort of McDonald's Nazi.

lol
---
No rights reserved.
... Copied to Clipboard!
Topic List
Page List: 1