After saying we will try a five guys every time we've seen one in various places, we have finally tried it and was not disappointed. The place is pretty hyped up so I was expecting to be unimpressed. I still think in n out is better, but this is not bad when there is no in n out around. My one complaint is that the buns seemed too limp and flaccid like a fast-food burger. I got the small order with one patty and that seemed to be a good amount. Fries were pretty good too - crispy and not too greasy. I'd suggest staying away from the free peanuts as they were really salty and not great. read more

First and foremost this is the only Five Guys I've ever been to. This place is been pretty consistent. It's large and spacious. There is ample seating and ample condiments. Even vinegar for your chips. Score. Never once have I had to ask the staff for anything! I look at myself and shake my head when ever I get something to go. I'm amazed when I see the grease soaking through the bag. The secret guilty indicator to a gluttonous yummy meal. I secretly cross my fingers and hope the paper bag does not break. But hey if it does at least my car will smell like something I like. read more

Way over priced for a fast food burgers , very poor customer service . The quality after COVID changed dramatically. I wouldn't recommend it. read more

Great fresh and greasy burgers. No need to ever order the large fries - they more than hook you up with the regular. This particular location plays classic rock like Journey, Boston and Bon Jovi while you wait. I can usually find an open street meter on Wilson or N Adams St. If that doesn't work for me I usually drive up into the residential Lyon Park area. read more

This is a very well-managed Five Guys. There is street parking available if you know where to go. It's also nearly on top of the Courthouse Metro's elevator exit. Walking in, the order line moves very fast. The staff keeps the kitchen moving. The bathrooms are clean. All the peanuts you want to eat. All the space you could ever want to spread out in. Free refills on the soda. You literally could not do Five Guys any better than this unless topless women or celebrities were serving you your food. read more

I have been eating at this branch for over 5 years now. Hoping to continue to eat there 5 more. First off, Hector, the manager, is one of the friendliest and most professional people I have met in any of the restaurants in the Courthouse area. He talks to his customers and greets people by name. Wish there were more people like him in the area. Now if you aren't familiar with Five Guys (I can't imagine anyone is yet), make sure you come hungry. Regular fries are enough to feed two people. Burgers are huge, with lots of gooey cheese and good crisp bacon. read more

Five Guys is usually my go-to when I'm hungry and don't know what I want. Their burgers and fries are great. The food is always hot and fresh--even when I've ordered online to pick up or called my order in. The staff is always friendly at this location, as well. read more

So I happened to be at Courthouse today and was VERY hungry and pressed for time ... and I decided to give Five Guys another try. Much better this time - both service and the food. They must have had some operational issues back in July when I first reviewed the place. Anyway, burger isn't anywhere close to Ray's but the fries are very good. Overall, the cost is about the same. So while I favor Ray's any day, Five Guys makes a decent burger, albeit apparently in an inconsistent way in my experience. read more

I can't believe it took me so long to go here! This place Rocks!!! It's so simple, cheap, and super filling!!! Yums! The burgers are big, juicy, and flavorful! The toppings are quite hardy, it blows red robin out of the water in terms of greasy yummy flavor for half the price! --Big burger just has 1 more patty than smaller burger, you are not missing much with small just the extra calories and 1-2$ cost! --There are free peanuts! --FRIES ARE HUGE, the normal order will do for any normal human being --pile on toppings, they are free, yum! I'll definitely be back! read more

This 5 Guys is the best in Arlington. ONLY ONE I go to. Went to another 5 Guys in the Arlington area and they should just rename it "5 Guys and 300 Flies".... never again. Anyways...Food and Service here are always great. Price and toppings are great!. Word of advice though should be good with the normal size fries...feeds 3. Great place and a instant fav. Love being able to load up my burger with juicy toppings at no extra cost and the single is just perfect. read more

A great fast food burger and fries. Tasty and great selection of toppings. When I'm in the mood for a burger, Five Guys satisfies quickly for a good price. The Cajun fries are tasty and plentiful. Perhaps too plentiful... I had to dig my bacon burger out from under a mountain of fries in the bag. I had literally not eaten all day and ordered a bacon burger and "regular" size Cajun fries for dinner. I got through the burger and a bit more than half of the fries before I was stuffed. I imagine one large fries is enough for entire table. read more

I just had one of the worst experiences with take-out. We (Travis and I) ordered from Five Guys via Uber eats, the food arrived and the order was wrong. Mind you, this is the third time we order from Five Guys via Uber eats & this is the third time the order is WRONG !!! Now, consider this ... it's NOT Uber eats fault that the Five Guys order is wrong! Why? Because Five Guys seals the deliver bag so the Uber eats driver does not actually check the order. I called Five Guys. I was upset, at first. When I spoke to the manager - who did not provide his name, I got angry! He was rude, didn't care that the order was wrong. Said there was nothing he could do. I told him he could make it right by coming to my house with the correct order. Manager said he could not do that. I said he could give us a gift certificate because the order was wrong, he said he could not do that. In fact, all he kept saying was that he "could not do anything, that only the general manager could help us and that person would not be in until Monday. Again, I was livid by this point. Then the managers hangs up on me, THE MANAGER HANGS UPS ON ME!!!! I was so mad. I get dressed and drove down to the Five Guys but by the time we arrived, it was closed. We were so upset we threw away the food. Summary.... First, it's not Uber eats fault the order was wrong because Five Guys seals the delivery bag. Second, the manager was ***** for being rude and hanging up on me - you do not do that to a customer. EVER! Third, this is the third time our order has been wrong. This Five Guys really needs new staff! I am extremely unsatisfied with the service this Five Guys provides. read more

The food not that good. Way overpriced. Not worth it. The cashier very rude. The bathroom was felty.

Well, since I'm on the quest for the perfect burger, I should review one of what seems to be everyone's favorite local burger chain. I have been eating at Five Guys for about 4 years now and I have never been disappointed. This location in Arlington is around the corner from my home and I always get fast service. You can call ahead. So you don't even have to wait for you food! As far as burgers go. They are simple, but very tasty. I have tried a variety of toppings but always come back to pickles, ketchup and mustard. Their fries are top notch too. Five guys is good, fast, and not that expensive. read more

Love the hot dogs and fries. The staff is courteous. Easy to park near by. Clean restaurant and bathrooms. read more

I am in love with all Five Guys. Perfect burgers, toppings, cajun fries, peanuts. Unbeatable quality and price. Best burgers in the world. read more

Last time I went to five guys it wasn't a pleasant experience, this time changed my mind completely. Promptly greeted, place wasn't that busy. Ordered a little bacon burger and and little Cajun fry. I had everything in my burger , lettuce, tomato, grilled onions, grilled jalapeños, grilled green peppers, pickles , and mayo... This burger was loaded and tasted so fresh. The Cajun fries were on point. Seasoned perfectly and even though I ordered a little fry I got like half of my paper bag my burger came in filled. And I spent less that $10. Great bargain and definitely gonna be where I go now when I'm craving a juicy burger. read more

Five Guys - Little bacon burger, little Cajun fry. Nothing little about it ha! - Fast Food Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

When I live here I went to this Five Guys every week at least and always have a good time here. Friendly customer service.Relaxing atmosphere. EXCELLENT BURGERS!! AND FIRES!! Just a little bit pricey comparing to in-and-out in CA. But in fact five guys is better in quality in my opinion. read more

Not sure if these guys are trying, but they do serve here the best burger in Arlington. Tries citizen's, try the organic one, B7, Rays hell burger, but i always find myself keep coming back here. read more

Five Guys - The view - Fast Food Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

The heating in this place has been broken for 3 years. I even contacted corporate management about it. No luck. If it's chilly outside, it will be colder inside. Bring a parka and plan to wear it while you eat! Typical temp is 62 degrees. I need gloves. The tomato on my last burger was green and hard, not ripe in the least. That was mid-summer! Parking is a huge hassle for this location. Staff is nice. Food is as expected. The sound-track, which is too loud, is stuck in late 1970s rock, which is about as bad as it gets. The music is ready for a major change. If you like LOUD Van Halen, go here. read more

If I never lived near In-n-Out, I'd probably give another star. But I did love near In-n-Out. This burger just isn't as consistently tasty. Like much of R-B, there is nothing wrong with it, just not consistently flavorful. And at $13.28 for burger, fries, soda, it is approaching sit down table service pricing. If I was nearby, hungry, and wanted a burger I'd come here. But unlike In-n-Out, I won't go out of my way to come here. read more

burgers, toppings, FREE peanuts. Unbeatable quality and price. read more

Five guys never disappoints when you crave for a quick burger and Cajun In particular the service here is excellent and burgers tasted quite fresh. Highly recommend stopping by for a quick bite if you're not on diet. read more

Five Guys - Fast Food Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

This is a solid burger, but they better do something to differentiate, because Rays and now Burger Joint are in town. Because of the new competition, I don't come here anymore. read more

I agree with everyone else - five guys is AMAZING! Some might be wondering.. what's a vegetarian doing at five guys? Well.. for you veggies out there who have no shame, I usually order a burger with no meat and then bring in a cooked boca burger patty so I can slip it into my meatless burger. It's still delicious. I'm not missing out! Really! Anyways.. I do love the onions, mushrooms, and all the good stuff that go in the burger. And yes the fries are amazing and perfectly seasoned.. but I feel like I must defend my In N Out and say that In N Out burgers are still better!! I know this is a review for five guys - but real quick - animal style burgers and fries (yes you can animal style fries too!) from in n out are the best thing that's ever happened to burgers and fries. read more

Delicious. Great place to go when you have hangover and a hankerin' for a meaty burger. Although the atmosphere may not be as lively as some of its counterparts, the smaller crowd made getting your burger quicker. To a hungry girl with a headache, this is an unforseen added bonus! read more

My favorite burger joint in the area. I take my girlfriend there a lot and it's great. There's a lot of burger options in Arlington and this place is the best in Arlington! Parking is decent there too. There's always a lot of street parking in the vicinity. read more

Oh how I miss my Five Guys burgers!!! Now that I no longer live in the DC metro area and away from my delicious greasy Five Guys burgers I am in complete agony for a replacement. You always know when someone has gotten some Five Guys....the big brown bag with the heavy grease spots soaking through the bag. I always order the bacon cheeseburger w/ lettuce, pickles, onions, jalapeno peppers, and mayo....so money!!! If you're by yourself (or even 2 people) just order a regular size fries because they load that puppy up...well enough for 2 people. If you live in the DC area and you haven't had Five Guys yet then you must go...NOW!! read more

Very greasy burgers and fries. Also very good, however if you are looking for a good fast food that isn't a national chain, try Ollie's Trolly; it's far superior to Five Guys. read more

Yum. No, YUM! This place gives IN N OUT a run for its money. The crispy fries, fried in peanut oil, were better. The double-decker burger, decked out with the finest toppings thrown in (grilled mushrooms and onions, BBQ sauce), simply fantastic. Simple menu. Free peanuts while you wait. The only thing is that the ambiance was a little sterile, granted it's clean. I want something more - maybe some good history. read more

I'm always been a fan of Five Guys and have not yet been to one where I can say they were just terrible. This one here gets 4 stars because they moved the line extra quickly. They were reasonably friendly and didn't mess up my order. The fries were amazing as always and the cheeseburger. Seating was fine for the amount of people that were in there but I can assume the place gets INSANE on certain nights. All in all, 4 stars. read more

I have a love hate relationship with 5 Guys. For the price you pay, the size and quality of your burger is outstanding. And it's delicious. And greasy. And maybe it's delicious because it's greasy... But all I know is that for every bit of joy my taste buds get from these greasy delights, my stomach suffers equally. But it is so worth it. And the cajun fries... Mmmmm.... read more

Good place to go once in a while. I love the burgers, and how you get to style them as you wish. Fries are good, but too greasy and should be crisper. read more

Food was tasty, but they forgot to put in the bbq sauce and A1 sauces on the side like we asked for. We didn't discover it missing until we got home :( read more

Five Guys is one of my favorite burger joints, ever. Food is prepared within ten minutes and is always ready to eat. The Cajun fries are the best part of eating there. The amount of fries for the price feels like a bargain. Staff is always friendly and easy to work with. I would highly recommend grabbing a bite to eat here and at this location. read more

Update: Sandwich #1 ordered as: no bun, wrapped in lettuce, ketchup, mustard, extra pickles, extra grilled mushrooms, raw onion, extra lettuce. Arrived as: 2 pieces of lettuce, ketchup, mustard, 4 pickle slices, regular mushroom, no onion. Burger patty was so small :( Sandwich #2 ordered as: bacon, lettuce, pickle, ketchup, onion, hot sauce. Arrived as: no bacon :( no hot sauce. Fry portions and topping portions have significantly decreased as mentioned by Mike below. Orders prior to ours seemed to be having difficulty as well. I will say the cashier was extremely friendly and polite. He was a bright spot on the new team. Thank you! Order was put into register correctly but the issue arrived with the cook staff. Manager seemed to be over involved in the assembly process (just like last time) and was too busy having conversations about her day to focus on what she was doing. If she (and cook team) were more focused on what they were doing instead of slapping things together, they could get back on track. This was a positive of the previous team--you could tell they were highly efficient and there was little social conversation while completing an order. And please bring back proper portion sizes. Original: This location has recently reopened after a change in management and staff. Unfortunately the quality or service and portion value seem to have left with the old staff. Previously, this location (as a quick casual burger stop) was a solid 4. Service was quick and polite, food was always cooked correctly, and portion sizes were consistent and generous. During tonight's visit, I heard the f-bomb at least three times, yelled across the room from one staff member in anger to another. Completely unprofessional. The burgers were slopped together carelessly and completely messy. The ketchup container was put in the bag without the top completely sealed, leaving ketchup all over everything by the time we got home. Most disappointingly, the burger patties were half the size they used to be (which is not to Five Guys standard seeing as how they market the parties by weight), the toppings were requested "extra" versus "regular" but were far from an "extra" amount, and the order of fries was absolutely jipped. Five Guys is known for the delicious, overflowing fries in the paper bag, and these were soggy, cold, and barely filled the cup for a regular order. See all previous reviews regarding how a regular order of fries has always been sufficient for two people. New management: please return to appropriate standards. You have competition in the area with Z burger, BGR, Shake Shack, Best Buns, etc. Your location has always been our top burger stop but if the professionalism and portion sizes don't return to normal that may no longer be the read more

Against all reason (and doctor recommendations), I eat at Five Guys at least once a week. There's one about three blocks from work, which makes it painfully convenient. Besides, I love those burgers and those damn greasy fries. I have Five Guys as my last meal for my Yelp profile, because not only must I taste it once more time, but surely it will kill me. read more

I love Five Guys -- but I just might like In N Out more (even if there are Bible quotes on the packaging -- eek) -- and I love the burger at Palena as well as Royal Mile Pub -- and like I said before -- go to Stravaigin in Glasgow Scotland for the best burger in the world. read more

Good greasy grub to-go! If you want a fast-food burger, I'm not sure why you WOULDN'T go to 5 Guys. I guess the only thing you might be missing is a milk-shake. Oh sure, they don't have a 'dollar-menu', but the burgers are well worth the $4-5. And while people tout Ray's Hell Burgers (which are also tasty-delicious), you can order a 'little' burger and not have to worry about a coronary later on (though you'll probably just make it all up in the amount of fries you eat). And hey, free toppings! read more

Official Ranking of DC Fast Casual Burger Chains (Non-Debatable) 1) Five Guys (*****) There is no denying Five Guys's supremacy- two patties, unlimited toppings, oozy melted cheese. As a DC original, it is the pride of the region and quite possibly the nation. Nothing beats their burgers and they give you a mountain of fries- Mid-Atlantic style: doused in vinegar and old bay seasoning (only way to eat them). Five Guys quite literally Made Burgers Great Again as they were the pioneers of casual fair. 2) Z-Burger (****) When I'm wandering home and I'm three sheets to the wind, an internal battle ensues about whether or not I should grab a smelted patty at Z-burger or not. If it's open, then the pro-Z Burger side almost always wins. It is almost as good as Five Guys in that, it's exactly like Five Guys- same menu, same style fries. A great copycat but if you have to choose why not just get the real thing? 3) Shake Shack (****) That's right. I said Shake Shack. Call me a sodosopaux urban elite but they have excellent burgers which are incredibly tender. The sauce is perhaps their strongest suite as I don't really know what it's in it. But it's good. Trust me. They also have an excellent chicken burger which is worth a pluck. That being said, they are stingy with both toppings and fries. 4) Fuddruckers (***) See Fuddruckers review 5) Elevation Burger (**) The burgers are very plain and they ofc cost a fortune. They push the whole "were organic" thing but I have had many better grass-fed, happy cow, organic burgers (try burgerworks in Richmond). I can see some merit in coming here but not on a regular basis or if you have a choice of the other burger joints aforementioned. 6) Boss Burger (*) Ask Terence what he thinks of Boss Burger LOL. In a few words, it's a classic U-Street rip-off trap. Don't be fooled by the whole "we serve beer from a tap" bullshit (they serve it in a plastic cup btw). I've come here on two occasions and even my Moroccan, has-never-been-to-the-states-before, friend Moussa knew he was getting ripped off. His final bill was like $16. It's also next to Soul Cycle which should tell you about its associative marketing strategy. Deceptive. Cons. read more