When I first heard that Five Guys was coming to Alameda I was remotely excited. I had the Five Guys in Irvine and up here in Hayward so I was familiar with the chain. My usual is just the cheeseburger with lettuce, onions, tomatoes, and grilled mushrooms. I've had this specific Five Guys two times and it was below standard. Two members of the kitchen staff seemed to be too preoccupied with flirting with each other to call my number. Simply put I will not be coming back here again - there are better burger places in the vicinity. Rather go to in and out instead of this establishment. read more

If I were to review his place solely on customer service they'd get 5 stars. Too bad I had to try the food...that's where the 2 stars come into play. Gross. I know the burger was made fresh but it just had that old taste to it....like it wasn't made fresh...like it had been sitting under a heat lamp. Nothing spectacular at all. And the fries? Yuck. I seriously don't know what the hoopla is about. In n out still takes my number 1 spot. read more

I like five guys and I've been to a few before, in SoCal when I used to live there and here a couple times. But tonight when I went with my husband, I felt like we were racially profiled. The girl that works there took our order, so me and my husband were talking about on who would pay if we had cash but he paid with his card instead, so the girl asked for his id which wasn't a problem. But we only paid for 2 largest fries, but whatever. But when another customer came a white male and ordered he also paid with card, he wasn't asked for his id... That there made me trip, why did they ask for our id for only $10 but when the man ordered no one asked for his id?.... read more

I just called in an order and the person helping me had no idea what she was doing!!! Service seems terrible.

Very good burger and lots of good topping choices. Bacon and mushrooms stand out, and not a thin slice of soggy bacon, either - a heaping topping of crispy bacon. The fries are excellent and there are peanuts to snack on while you wait. Parking in the shopping center lot is ok. A 4 or 5 star experience based on quality and service, but gotta deduct a star because the place is expensive! I got the smallest mini burger they have with bacon and a small order of fries and it was still $10! It was a good sized burger, and probably more grease and salt than anyone needs, but if you want anything but the smallest, you are gonna pay read more

Excellent cajun fries. My wife and I don't eat beef, so she chose the veggie sandwich option and I went with the BLT. They were really small and overpriced. Too bad. If they were more fulfilling, or some other better alternative to beef patties, we could easily see ourselves coming here weekly. This place needs to compete either on price points or quality, and it's not really doing either. read more

Very tasty, it looks like an In and Out burger but for me it's much tastier. Of course it's also a lot more expensive than In and Out.

A great place to satisfy your hunger! The burgers here are freshly made, with fresh toppings. I always get the little burger with all toppings + jalapeno peppers. The peppers are fresh and not the pickled ones so they will give you quite the kick if you are into spicy foods. I love how they put a lot of lettuce and thick slices of tomatoes in their burgers making it taste very hearty. I love the french fries here, which they fry in peanut oil, and somehow that makes it taste so much better. If you are looking for an all around fulfilling burger, this is the place! read more

I'm not the type to write reviews often but sometimes excellence needs to be recognized. My dad and I were here for lunch today and this man came in and ordered his food, then started complaining quite loudly about how the prices keep getting higher. The woman helping him didn't understand everything he was saying, so she asked another employee (who I assume is the manager?) for help. The customer then began making a scene, cursing her out and making personally offensive comments. The other worker who came to help her before (a tall kid with glasses- again.. manager?) stepped up to her defense and, very professionally, told him to take his money and leave. The man then got aggressive and shouted threats and profanities and the worker continued to tell him that they don't put up with that there, he can leave. We were so impressed with how he handled the situation and looked out for his coworkers as well as the other customers in the restaurant. So awesome!! Also, the food was perfect as always read more

I'm so happy they've built a Five Guys in our own backyard! We visited here the other day and had a great experience. The people serving us were all very friendly and the food was great. I mean if you're looking for something meaty, greasy, and will fill you up for days to come, this is it! One thing is that it's very loud in the location, but it will be well worth it, trust me! read more

I paid $14 for a bland burger and ridiculously soggy bag of fries. Oh, and that came with snark and attitude from the staff. No napkins included - in fact they were out and weren't in a hurry to supply them to the waiting customers. Their bathrooms are disgusting. read more

Tasty junk food but dirty restaurant. And a bit overpriced. The cashiers could be a little friendlier too.

This place has great food and good value with the pouring over fries. Just can't stand the loud music! The workers seem careless like it's their own house. Play loud music and don't care no one can hear themselves talk. read more

The food was just ok. I don't know why all the raving and hype about this burger joint. It is very heavy. And I don't think the fries were all that and I don't like the fact that they use peanut oil in the fryers. So beware all the parents with kids who have peanut allergies. Scary! Anyhow, the servers were nice but slow. I will stick with my In and Out burger because it is always fresh and fries are much better. read more

For some reason every time I order here the order comes out wrong and I have to get the manager to get me pieces of the right order on the side. I ordered an extra patty, it's not there. I order a bacon hamburger, and the bacon is missing. I wonder if they even have an order tracking system like McDonalds or Burger King? Also there are way too many flies read more

I ordered a cheese burger and got no cheese, and my friend got a cheeseburger and got a hamburger.

Ok I hesitate in writing this review, as it really is as good as it gets. I should say as a disclaimer I was not raised in California, so i do not understand the obsession with in and out. I say that because without a doubt five guys is a lot better then in and out. They have a relatively small menu, fairly straight forward burgar place. The two things that set this francise apart from the others, the fresh abondant toppings. The patty is always cooked to perfection. I also love thier fries, there always seems to be more then enough for four people in the reqular size. The first time I went I made the mistake of oredering the double patty....that was too much food for me. Now I stick with the regular hamburger, it totally fills me up. I will be back......a lot. read more

The burgers here are super good! I love it! The fries are amazing as well! They give you alot of fries! Customer service is always good! I just wish they sold milkshakes! read more

I used to work at In N Out and was pretty loyal to them but honestly I prefer this place! The huge selection of toppings and when you order bacon they really pile it on! Burgers are great. Fries are really good too. One of the things I love is that when you order fries to go they literally dump a ton in the bag. Way more than can fit in the fries container. Score! The place is always pretty clean and they have a few high chairs (plus since I have a toddler). Oh and they have a box of free peanuts to munch on while you wait for your food - also great for keeping a toddler preoccupied before a meal. Location is nice too - right by the fire pit in the shopping center. read more

This location is not as good as the ones I've been to in SoCal, but it has a lot of potential. For one, the service is great! Everyone was friendly, energetic and efficient. The burger was good, but a small part of my patty was really charred and I had to cut that part out (it was literally rock hard). I think I still prefer In N Out burgers, but that's a never ending debate. The fries were very very soggy, which was the biggest disappointment since I LOVED their fries at the other locations. Hopefully they fix this soon. The location is great and fairly spacious including the outdoor seating. I'll definitely give them another try since they just opened. read more

Burgers and fries great as always. Maturity however, there was a lack of. Several employees demonstrated disrespectful behavior, such as 'roughing each other up' in front of customers, swearing, and not listening to directions and being rude to the employees who were responsibly working. The inappropriate behavior drove us to take our food home instead of eating at the restaurant; not a huge deal but shouldn't have to happen. This was a terrible reflection on the restaurant Five Guys should represent, and I wish the manager would assert better authority on the near reckless employees to bring back the pleasant atmosphere to Alameda's Five Guy's. read more

I'm distressed that we have to give a minimum of one star. Zero. Zilch. Ningunos stars might be more indicative of our experience here. I've eaten at other 5 Guys that rated a few stars at least, pretty good burgers. I got a Pathetic Burger. Ordered the regular hamburger with grilled onions and grilled mushrooms. What I received a good 10+ minutes later were two dry, overcooked cadaver-excuses for a fine beef patty tossed between a dry bun. Nothing else. Her BLT featured a thin slice of lettuce, no tomato. The fries were so greasy they squirmed out of our fingers. A steal for $22. Only we were on the wrong side of the stealing. Will never go there again. read more

I like it better than In-N-Out, but to those who know me, that's not saying much. They do get an extra star for nice service though. But the prices were not great, and I found the peanuts to be an odd addition. I most likely will not return on my own. read more

Well the Burger is five stars but I gave 4 because they didn't put salt on my fries! I know it's a minor problem but hey have you noticed McDonald's put salt on their fries! My burger was good, also they didn't cook my mushroom enough so they were still hard. My father always says" I would never give you anything that I wouldn't eat" If any place wants to get big bucks and good reviews you better lower the price and make good food. It's not that hard! If my Father can make a buffet for 20 people and he's 44, don't you think you can cook a simple cheese burger? Will you eat here? read more

Super dependable. EVERYTHING is ALWAYS perfect. Thanks to AWESOME staff at five guys.

I'm a hamburger fan, so when I heard about Five Guys coming to town, I had to try it. I'm glad that I did. The bacon cheeseburger is the best I've ever had. It's cooked to perfection with the a huge variety of toppings. The service may seem slow at first, but remember that your burger is being cooked just for you. There are no heat lamps here. The fries are excellent, too. A large order of fries will probably feed 2-3 people. Yes, this is the most expensive fast food burger around, but it's worth it. I will probably never eat a burger at McDonald's, BK or Wendy's again. Thanks, Five Guys! read more

This place is pretty much hamburger heaven. The fries are sssooo good and the burgers are easy to take to go. The staff always seem to be super friendly. The hand crafted patties are really flavorful and yummy.the location is very convenient. It's good for a quick drop in dinner and very kid friendly. It reminds me of a old fashioned diner. read more

First time and gotta say, it's pretty good for a fast food restaurant. Nice big juicy fat burger with fresh toppings. Mmm, making me hungry for one right now. One thing I don't like is that this place is a la carte and the prices adds up. Regular burger, fries & drink is $12. Ridiculous. It'll be nice if they have combo meals or promote coupons. There was a lot of people at this location when we checked in around 8pm. Took awhile for the food to be ready. The restaurant space is pretty small. The aisles between the tables & chairs are narrow. Not enough space to freely walk. Overall, good tasty burgers. Will definitely be back for the burgers and bring my own water bottle or can of sprite : ) read more

The Kings. I moved from Virginia though I am a born and raised Californian. Five Guys is from DC. And it's the freaking best!! Fresh , high quality read more

I love this chain. In my opinion it's better than In N Out, but of course there are things that they have that Five Guys doesn't, for example animal fries. This place gets pretty busy so don't come during lunch rush. Anyway, it's your typical fast food burger joint PLUS a super great crew. Got nothing but mad love for those folks. They'll make your food right or they'll make another one ON THE FLY. I guess I might be a little biased because I used to work at this location but it's all true. Shoutout to Jamie, one of the best leads ever!! read more

The burger was good, not great. But for a hungry man, that's good enough! Their burger is really a "double burger", so if you want a regular just get the mini one. It's super loud inside, and I think the best words are "organized disorganization". I couldn't here my number. But once I got my food, I was happy. read more

Been coming here for years. Walked in the other day and had the greatest customer service by the young woman taking my order. Bro on God, she real life saved MY life no bullshit. And then the bbq sauce filled to the top when I asked. If Jesus walked in He would've been proud of the love being spread throughout the place with the staff leading. All love read more

Liked Pearl's burger now taken over by 5guys. Fries were too salty and the burger was ok but not great. Veg sand witch was terrible keep away. Burger had two patties if you want only one go for small burger. Overall terrible place, it is fresh but go to In and Out instead. read more

I love 5 Guys. This place was as good as any other restaurant. They pour less fries in the bag though. I like that I can come here while my wife goes to Panera next door. read more

I was really butt-hurt the one time they forgot to put bacon in my burger when I ordered it. But good times have outweighed the bad and here I am, enjoying another burger at this place. It's family-friendly and I love laughing at my fob relatives when they initially think they have to pay for all the free fixings. read more

Starving, took food togo, wrong order. They couldn't tell the difference between a burger with only pickles and a burger that had everything on it? read more

Just was there today .! Got a cheese burger and veggie sandwich .. No flavor at all on the burger/sandwich .. Only the fries tasted like fries..! Pearls Burger had a good flavor o their burgers. Just one time visit. I'll keep driving to In n Out.! read more

WORST FRIES EVER! Right there with Kwik-Way. Brown and soggy. GROSS! How can people say these under-cooked flops are good? Burgers: Toppings are great, the burger itself DRY DRY DRY. I won't be going here again. BLECK. read more

I just came in to grab some lunch since this has only been open for less than a week and its all hyped up. I've been craving it every time I pass by on my way to work, and can smell whats cookin'. This is my first experience at a 5 Guys, so I looked over the menu that's super simple. They have burgers, fries, hot dogs, veggie sandwich, BLT sandwich, Grilled cheese, and the whole bottom of the menu is toppings you can add for free to whatever you choose to order. So I just got a Bacon Cheeseburger and fries and a drink. It came out to $13 and I guess that what you pay at a fast food place nowadays but you know at least here your food is freshly made. So I waited less than 10 mins got my food and was kinda sad they don't have RANCH... Nothing to dip their yummy not super crispy just right french fries in! Either way this pace is cool. They have good prices for fresh burgers and nice employees (there's like a million of them working in the grill area). Not terrible, its a nice meal if you're in the area and are tired of eating Chipotle every day... read more

20 minutes for a hamburger and fries at 1:30 on a friday is unacceptable. Food always tastes great, but it's very expensive for slow "fast food." read more