Fries were AMAZING! Burgers were fine. Smash burger type: multiple thin patties. Friendly service. Answered my question about cheese options. (None: American or nothing...) Good outdoor seating. read more

Holy moly, what is the deal with these fries? We made the mistake of getting a large. Took the bag right to our table and they were already soggy. Maybe the oil was too cool or they pulled them too soon, but the place was pretty quiet. All but a few ended up in the compost bin. My hamburger was good - proper smash burger with the lacy edges. Unfortunately my husband got his cheeseburger "all the way" and experienced total bun failure a couple bites in. Place was very clean, plenty of seating. But bad fries when your thing is burgers and fries is a cardinal sin. read more

This location is pretty good. The attendant working the cash register was very sweet and knowledgeable. Ordering went very fast. The waiting can take a while though. From when I put my order in to when I received it was about 15 minutes. I did come at a time where it was a bit busy but it wasn't what I would call slammed. The quality of the burgers is excellent though! Even though they do not have a drive-through which is such a letdown for me, I will go up of my way to get a bacon cheeseburger and some Cajun fries from here! Ambience is a bit loud so I would not suggest working in here on your laptop or trying to read a book. I see a lot of people come here after a time of shopping or working out next-door which is a nice option to have! read more

Five Guys - Waiting for order. About 10 tables inside - Burgers Near Me - Alameda, California

Free and vast parking lot Medium size establishment with outdoor seatings Occasional customers but always get their fries It's crispy and seasoned and ABUNDANT! Service is friendly and quick Clean flat surfaces and neat uncluttered seatings and signature reds and whites with unhealthy amount of peanuts everywhere read more

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Beware!! I was buying a gift card here and PEDRO Z charged an unauthorized tip. It was only 50 cents however I was charged no such thing when I purchased a gift card from the San leandro location. I'm guessing he did it because I was trying to wrangle my toddler at the front desk so I'm less likely to notice Slightly unethical, I hope they don't steal extra money from their other customers after they've paid with their credit cards Because of this, I won't be returning, as this time is 50 cents but next time it could absolutely be a different amount. read more

Stopped in to try their new Patty Melt burger on the menu ($9.99). Got mine with "All the way" toppings and added a side of small fries. "All the way" toppings includes mayo, lettuce, pickles, tomato, ketchup, mustard, grilled onions, and grilled mushrooms. Also, got a couple scoops of their free peanuts (located inside, across the order counter, next to entrance) to snack on for later. I enjoyed the patty melt and think I prefer this to their regular hamburger/cheeseburger. There's something about the toasted bread slices and melty cheese that makes the patty melt a better "burger" IMO. Quality has been consistent through the years here. read more

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Good burger option if you're in the area, good portions, employees were friendly and the food came out in less than 10 minutes. Would recommend to anyone read more

This place is horrible and dirty. Price is way overrated. A burger and big fries was like $30 and they want to ask for tips wth lol. Oh they also don't offer water cups which is insane for being a customer and I proceed and see many random people come here fill out their water bottles without purchasing. That's insane! Never coming back to this junk place. read more

Food here is always great. Service is a hit or miss ambience is always chatter little music real mild.

The interior is super cute with retro vibes and fun signs. I like that their menu is very clear and straightforward. Overall though, the food did not wow. I found the fries to be a little too oily, although the cajun spice was good and nicely seasoned. They also give you. TON. The regular burger was way too much (my bad for not reading that it was two patties). The texture was also pretty greasy/wet. Maybe just personal preference but I don't like my burgers to be *that* juicy. Because the burger had so much moisture, the bun didn't hold up at all. They need a denser bun. All of the staff were friendly and the food was done super fast. I would return and just get the small burger size for a quick bite. read more

Today is May 28th, and it's National Hamburger Day! To celebrate, I ordered a Cheeseburger and Regular Fries at Five Guys in Alameda. The Five Guys Cheeseburger is no lightweight. It's actually two patties of meat, so it's like a 1/2-lb double cheeseburger. Then they offer unlimited free toppings, so you can dress it up the way you like it. I topped mine with 9 toppings. OMG, those patties were cooked just right. The meat was juicy and savory. But I thought the bun wasn't quite strong enough to handle two meat patties and all those condiments and toppings. As I got thru half the cheeseburger, the bun seemed to start coming apart. Oh well, eat it faster! The regular-size fries were great and worth the price. They're fresh cut and twice fried. They serve it in a paper cup, and then it seems they added more to my bag. Five Guys is easily one of my favorite places to get a burger! Five Guys in Alameda is located at the Southshore Shopping Center. Free Parking and near the beach. read more

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I'm a burger guy. Love burgers. This is my 2nd attempt at trying 5 Guys. This one was undercooked, had minimal actual seasoned burger flavor and was the MOST EXPENSIVE burger I've bought from a chain. This burger was bland and barely had flavor. Worst burger experience I can remember. Swore off 5Guys on my 1st visit, but tried again..... Will never revisit 5 Guys again. In and Out is half as expensive, but is 5 times better. How dpes this chain survive ,other than overcharging for a burger? $12.14 for a single crappy burger..... oh wait, that's how they survive, charge twice as much and retain 1/2 the customers! Hate 5 Guys, refund please! read more

This is one of those places that I really wanted to like, but ended up really a disappointment. I happen to like my burgers rare to medium rare . I was informed at the time they only cook the patties medium well. In all my years of eating burgers, I've learned that when an establishment only cooks them medium well to well done, they don't have a lot of confidence in their meat. In the city of Alameda there's many places that will cook your burger to order. Oh well......... read more

I would have to use my fingers and toes to count how many times I've been to a Five Guys burger joint in different locations and states. Surprisingly, this is my first review. Every location I have visited has been bright, clean, and welcoming, with friendly customer service. I always order the little burger all the way without mushrooms and add extra onions. Their fresh fries are crispy and seasoned to my liking, and I appreciate the option to request light salt. Once, I even tried the salted caramel bacon milkshake, which was surprisingly delicious. Additionally, the bathrooms are always clean, and I appreciate their soda machine. While it may be pricier than other burger joints, the freshness of the fries and non-frozen burgers eases my mind. I will definitely return, and I recommend giving Five Guys a try. read more

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Hamburger bun was BUNRT; got all the way home Excited about my meal, I removed the bun and I began looking for my granZorta she's 3 bcz I refuse to believe in 2025 we're burning buns and not Discarding them asap at a burger chain. My granZorta would've tried to wipe it off, bcz she doesn't own a Restaurant just an Easy Bake Oven!! I will give 10+ to the young Gentleman that took my order He Represented the Company well but the Latino ladies in the back knew that BUN WAS BURNT and I had the bottom of the barrel fries meaning fresh and leftovers!!!! Tried to add photos, I will ask my Son to do it.... Make your burgers at home that was a few pennies away from $20 Bucks HELLO n GoodByyyyyyyyyyy read more

CAJUN FRIES all the way. Ordered online so I didn't have to wait, because there will be like a 15 mins wait if you order in the store. I'm impatient. Got two little Cajun fries, one regular cheese burger (two patties) and one bacon cheese burger (two patties), so if you're not a big eater, get the little version of the burger. I always get the little Cajun fries because they sure do fill up the little cup and give you like a LOT in the bag exceeding the cup. read more

Five Guys - Cheeseburger, Little Cajun Fries - Burgers Near Me - Alameda, California

we finally tried the "grilled cheese burger" It tasted like a patty melt and omg a new found favorite Thank me later Happy Yelping read more

I haven't had Five Guys in awhile and it was just aright. The bacon cheeseburger was good but would've been better with a bit of melted cheese and bacon not so crumbly. I liked the oreo milkshake and like that they have a lot of flavors. The prices are a bit steep for what it is though. Service was nice and not too slow. read more

Five Guys - Bacon cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - Alameda, California

Who doesn't love a good burger? Came here today and got the lil bacon cheeseburger and fries, and it was so good. Don't know why I haven't been here in a while but their fries were so fresh and mouthwatering. With just the perfect amount of seasoning. Good service, they welcome you when you come in and they have peanuts by the door along with paper and crayons for the littles. Worth every penny read more

WHEN: Saturday @7:30pm Because of COVID-19, and although the restaurant was open for ordering and outdoor dining, I placed my order online for a curbside pickup. The setup is a bit odd but doable--you park in front where it feels illegal and maybe only 3 cars can be there at a time for curbside pickup (for other establishments too). My order was ready in 10 minutes and here's what I had: CHEEESEBUGER - $8.99 Although this was not my first time having Five Guys, this was my first time ordering. What I did not know was that the base burger doesn't come with anything except cheese and 2 beef patties. You have to manually select the different toppings (condiments, lettuce, tomatoes, etc.). It's okay it was still a pretty solid hefty burger. I just had to add everything else at home. Oh and this hefty burger definitely enough for 2 servings. CAJUN FRIES (Large) - $6.09 Theses seasoned fries were really good. Lots of flavor and cooked well. The large size is very shareable and there's so much of it. I recommend giving this a try. I'd order again, only next time I'll do it correctly. read more

Five Guys - Large Cajun Fries - Burgers Near Me - Alameda, California

Always quick and fast service. Place ins always clean. The food is great especially the fries however it is a little on the expensive side.

Although I try to order from smaller restaurants, I have enjoyed both times I've ordered from Five Guys. Food: - Cheeseburger: Although the cheeseburger looks sloppy, it was very tasty. - Little Cajun Fries: I ordered the small fries, but there were so many! The small size lasted me through two meals. If you don't typically eat a whole lot, the little size is plenty. - Peanut Butter Shake: there's no photo of this because I inhaled it in the car ride home. I absolutely love anything peanut butter- flavored, so I was very satisfied with this milkshake. I wish there were larger sizes so I could have had more! Service: While it was a bit packed during a weekday lunch hour, the service was a little confusing. We ordered via the app, marked that we were en route, and then marked when we arrived. Upon going inside and mentioning my name to the appropriate person, they looked for about a second, then worked on another order without saying anything. I waited about 5 more minutes before mentioning my name to someone else. My order was sitting on the back shelf the whole time. I'll definitely go back for the burger and milkshake though. read more

Five Guys - Cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - Alameda, California

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I came in to order a double cheeseburger with bacon. A $14-$15 burger alone. The manager was taking my order and well I asked him the size of the burger patties ( how many Ozs ). This man told me they are as big as the bun.... The hell? Then I specified, how many ozs are the patties and this man looked straight up looked me in my face and said "I don't know"! How do you manage a burger restaurant and NOT KNOW the size of your patties? How the hell you not going to go find out atleast. I walked out!! That man has no business managing that store. read more

Clean dining area, Free burger toppings, great food- I love the Cajun fries - Nice people/fast service- What else could you ask for? :) read more

Five Guys is where hangry people like me thrive. Why? - Their burgers themselves are okay--not stellar, but okay. But the TOPPINGS! I love that you can add whatever toppings you want--anything from grilled onions to mushrooms to jalapeno to hot sauce to peppers. Adding extra veggies makes me feel healthy (or healthier) and less guilty about... -THEIR CAJUN FRIES. Sorry for yelling, but omigosh their Cajun fries are GOOD. Even the thought of them makes me hungry (and I just ate lunch.) Yes, it can be pricey. If anything, I'd recommend just getting the cajun fries and chowing down on that (and maybe a shake). read more

This one was in Alameda when I was stationed there for awhile. We ordered ahead of time for our food. The only drawback was you had to go there and pay before you they prepared your order. The wait time wasn't bad even though they were busy. Kept myself busy with the free roasted peanuts that they give you. The service staff was very friendly and kept the customers updated on the status of our orders. read more

This place never disappoints! It's clean and the line seems to move faster than before. There's a lot of outdoor tables to enjoy your meal there and plenty of parking to sit in your car as well :) The food was delicious and the seasoned fries are still my favorite! read more

Five Guys - Burgers Near Me - Alameda, California

I did it. I finally took a trip over to the dark side. This In-N-Out Burger addict finally tried Five Guys... and it was actually pretty good (GASP!). I know, right?! It was good but not GREAT. However, the food quality actually surpassed my expectations. I was hanging out in Alameda and caught a craving for a burger. Now, usually I'd just drive down to the In-N-Out on Willie Stargell, but I was on the other side of the island and didn't feel like driving over and waiting in line. Kind of shocking because I do this religiously almost weekly. Hey... don't judge me! I noticed that Five Guys was close by and just said the hell with it. I actually have tried Five Guys in the past, but it's been so long that I honestly don't remember too much about it. What I do remember is that it wasn't the greatest experience, hence why it's taken me so long to come back. When I walked in, the place wasn't very busy but it seemed like most of the staff were preparing orders. I came to the register and one of the associates came up to assist me. What's different here is that you basically have to order everything separately. No combo meals or multi item order discounts here. I ended up ordering a cheeseburger, little fries, and a regular soft drink. The prices here seem way higher compared to other fast casual burger chains. It costed me $17 for this meal with no frills. $17! Maybe I'm cheap, but that's expensive bro! I could order two double double meals from In-N-Out at that price... just saying. I like that you can see them preparing everything in their open kitchen. You can watch them making your food and you can have some peanuts while you wait. They have a large bin of shelled peanuts that you can help yourself to while you wait. Similar to Texas Roadhouse, you can crack the shells and throw 'em on the floor (they're probably not doing this right now due to COVID-19 though). They delivered my food when it was ready and I couldn't believe my eyes. That burger was GIGANTIC! Mutha effin' HUUUGE! And they gave me HELLA fries! This combo was enough for two people to split easily. The burger was super messy but um... I LOVES me a messy ass burger! Well, as long it's good. The burger patty was so juicy and flavorful! The veggies didn't taste the freshest but they did the deed. One nitpick with the burger was that the bun got soggy super fast. Aside from that, I was feeling the burger. The fries weren't anything extraordinary. Although they provided a bunch of fries, they were way too greasy. They were so greasy that the oil started dripping from the bag and eventually ended up one of my favorite pairs of pants. I still can't get that damn grease stain out. Yeah, wasn't too happy about that. Another thing to note is that they make their fries soft. If you're a fan of crispy fries like In-N-Out's or McDonald's, you might not like these ones. As far as the interior goes, it was extremely dirty when I dined in there. I mean, like REALLY dirty. I can somewhat understand the peanut shells on the floor, but all of the dirty napkins, dropped ketchup, and leftover food everywhere was not at all appealing. On top of this, the staff was slanging profanities left and rigght while there were children and other people present. I'm not a saint... I mean, I cuss sometimes too. But to be cussing up a storm while there are people eating in the lobby is just not professional no matter where it is. If it's loud enough for me to hear you back there, just lower your voices a bit. Overall, I'd rate this place as average all around based on this experience alone. Not sure if it's worth the $17 price tag, but I'm happy that I finally gave them another chance because the burger was good. read more

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Best hamburgers you can get! I prefer Five Guys over Shake Shack and In N Out. Service is always fast and even faster if you order online. Employees are all super nice as well. I get the little cheeseburger with just grilled mushrooms and it's the best burger you'll get. The buns are nice and soft and the hamburger overall is big and worth every penny. They also have the best Cajun fries! read more

The food was great Freshly prepared. U can watch the food being made. That's a plus. Extra toppings are free. All these years I've gotten regular fries. I decided to try Cajun. Boy was it a real treat. Delicious!!! The seasoning was bomb. Im disappointed that i never tried it in the past. I will probably come here just for the fries. The reason I'm giving it 4/5 is due to the prices. Expensive for a burger read more

I asked were they following CDC guidelines they said yes but they also let people come in with no mask and one out of ther group had a cough. SMH read more

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My life for the past few months has been reduced to salads and anything low carb. With the exception for a cheat day on a Friday or Saturday. That being said it's been a while since I've been to this Five Guys location in Alameda. I recently read online that Five Guys doesn't have a secret menu per say like In-N-Out but they can custom make your burger to your liking. Based on that information and speaking with the Five Guys employee, I ordered a Grilled Cheese triple patty bacon burger along with fries and a soda. What can I say but that this burger combo is the best cheat day food possible. Accompanied by Five Guys generous amount of fries they give, it really hit the spot. Believe it or not, so much so, that it's one of the top burgers around. These burgers are legit, and places like the aforementioned In-N-Out pale in comparison. I have seen the light and no longer wish to remain in burger darkness. The service was friendly and helpful. Unlimited peanuts for consumption prior to receiving my meal. When cheat day comes each week, Five Guys will be close to the top of my list. read more

Five Guys - Grilled Cheese triple patty with bacon, jalapeños, grilled onions, and lettuce. - Burgers Near Me - Alameda, California

This place grows on me. I didn't understand the soggy burgers and burnt fries. But my son loves the cheese dog and grilled cheese. Also, he likes to watch the food being made and likes the fries too. They still have free peanuts and finally got around to trying a strawberry shake and it was very good! Great vibes and all of the employees are usually very nice and accommodating. And their bathroom is clean. read more

I love Five Guys and I always get good service at this location. Ordered grilled cheese with mayo, grilled mushrooms, grilled onions pickles and tomato. Mom and I shared a little fry and she only ate several which left me having to eat them drenched in malt vinegar of course. No room for the grilled cheese so that will be for later. Mom ordered a BLT w/grilled mushrooms, grilled onions and jalapeños - she loves five guys as well. I turned her on to this spot several months back and she absolutely loves this place. I totally love and appreciate how you can customize your burger/sandwich and get all the toppings you desire. This is the real home of having it your way! Thanks Five Guys, GET IT UP!!! read more

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My review mainly reflects online ordering, since that's mainly the experience I've had. The burgers are fine and the fries are good, but the service just keeps getting worse. I think it's more because of the disorganized system they use, not the employees. The problem I've had with online ordering is that they don't have it ready when you get there because they don't add the fries beforehand. It's nice to get fresh fries, but more and more the fry station has gotten backed up when I get there and I end up waiting 5 or 10 minutes to get a pick up order. A lot of times I could have been served just as fast if I didn't order ahead. The last time I went was the final straw. The person person dealing with online orders wasn't paying attention and didn't see my name on my order. Then I couldn't get his attention because apparently he already "helped" me. It ended up taking 20 minutes to get my pick up order and I told myself I would never be back. read more

For the price you pay, this place is just average. The burgers are very tasty. Much better than In'N'Overrated. Actually tastes like beef. And the veggies are good and plentiful. I love how you can customize your order. The fries are also very good and the portions are mind bogglingly HUGE! And the free peanuts are a major plus. But, the prices are just way too high. Maybe knock them down a couple of dollars, and this place would be unstoppable. read more

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Honestly five guys has great burgers and people are friendly. But they are just too goddamn expensive to enjoy. It's always somehow surprising at how expensive the bill comes to. And they JUST raised their prices. There's also no combos, or discounts with multiple items. Everything is simply individually priced at a very high premium. Even a small soda (which literally costs the business just pennies) runs somewhere in the high $2 range or something. So a burger, Fries, and a soda will probably run you close to about $20 (yikes!!)... and don't worry, there also plenty of room on the bill for a tip! Again the people are nice, and the food is good, but we are JUST talking about a goddamn hamburger here. Probably the last time I'll come in for a long while My "Little Cheese Burger" cost me $8:15. Added $1 for tip... $9:15 Thanks for that... read more

Five Guys - Lol Five Guys was expensive before and just raised their price is even more - Burgers Near Me - Alameda, California

Is Fernando enjoying a delicious burger from five guys the service was awesome Awesome. The food was delicious. I give this burger joint, five stars, fresh fries, fresh food, fresh everything. read more

Typical 5 guys. Had the bacon burger and Cajun fries. The burger was good. Sloppy to eat but expected. I thought the Cajun fries were not as crispy as other fries I had. Service was fast and friendly. read more

This is my favorite place for burger, bacons are lean and crispy, lots of condiments and no limits, if you asked for extra mushrooms, they will give it with no questions. Cajun fries are the best! Stuff are friendly. This is the only place so far that have an option tipping of 5%, most places, minimum of 15% But of course, giving 5% is not enough, they deserve more. read more