I wanted to give this place a 2 but, my husband insisted on giving them a 3. So actually 2 1/2 is good. The place is always crowed-the people are very friendly and the place is clean. The burgers are just ok. They do need to work on perfecting them. The cheese is NEVER melted-just slapped on. The bacon however is good and crispy. Only order a regular size of fries- as it could feed a family of 4. Two little burgers and one regular fries cost 13.45. Kindof pricy. In and Out is way better. read more

Five Guys is kind of expensive for something that isn't really very special. Don't get me wrong, the burgers are decent. And decent is fine, except when you're charging for "very good". What takes it down from 3 stars to 2 for me (I'd really give them 2.5 honestly) are the prices. The standard Five Guys cheeseburger is very close in price to some much better burgers from places like Chili's or Islands, and Island's burger comes with endless fries! Me and a friend each getting a burger, fries, and a drink, is like a $27 affair. If I want to spend that much on a burger meal, down the street at fancypants Solace you can get a f$@#ing *fantastic* huge burger and fries for 11 bucks and come out nearly equal, even after tax and tip. In fact this is exactly why I am singularly confused as to why 5G gets compared to In-N-Out so often. About the only similarity between them is that they are both burger chains. In-N-Out is a fast food joint with a drive-through and In-N-Out burgers are literally less than half the price; I can get TWO Double-Doubles for the price of a standard 2-patty cheeseburger here. And despite all that, In-N-Out *still* wins in quality in a lot of ways. While they aren't as meaty, In-N-Out's sponge dough buns are fantastic, their produce (lettuce, tomatoes, onions) are much much fresher and better tasting, and their grilled onions are tastier and more caramelized. Of course it's nice that you get to pick toppings at Five Guys, but the toppings themselves are of unimpressive quality (shredded lettuce instead of leafed, dried-out diced onions instead of slices), and the flavorless bun will fall apart like store-brand grocery store stuff. It's not just this location, either. I ate at a 5G in Connecticut and it was essentially identical. I have to say that I do like their fries and I appreciate when they dump loads of them in my to-go bag. But as far as the burgers, for me the best thing Five Guys has going for it is that it is way closer than In-N-Out or The Habit. I'd go to either of those places instead if either were close -- they're both better and cheaper. read more

Did you feel that earthquake? No that wasn't something boring like the earth's tectonic plates shifting, that was from me humping my polar bear hide rug from the thought of shoving a big ol juicy Five Guys burger down my mouth. Five Guys and I have a love/hate relationship, I love the juicy deliciousness sandwiched between two delicious greasy buns, but I hate that I have to find some way to clean the mess I made on my polar bear hide rug. Generally, I'm not a fan of a restaurant that brags more than the imagined offspring of Kanye West and Terrell Owen's love child, but I suppose such a restaurant wouldn't want to overwhelm their customers with the potential awesomeness of a gigantic mural of 70's Burt Reynolds with his chest hair flowing in the wind or maybe Tom Selleck in the shortest shorts ever created for a man a la Magnum P.I. If you want delicious freedom fries then you've come to the wrong place. Granted the freshness is there but a freedom fry should brighten up your day, it should make you want eat that third porterhouse steak for dinner, or do an extra thousand pushups after your daily regiment of a thousand butt crunches for the ladies. Eat here and enjoy, but more importantly bring a can a spraypaint with you and paint a picture of Burt Reynolds on the wall because this place deserves it. read more

The other day I found a few long black hairs I my hamburger. I think the kid working the register should wear a hair net or should just shave it all off. I had never been more disgusted than when I pulled those greasy, curled, black pubes from my lunch. read more

I have gone back a few time trying to re-create the love I initially had for this place. No mas. Not even the fancy coke machine will bring me back. My last visit had me ordering a hot dog with bacon and cheese. It was just not worth that many calories. The fries were good but not worth the cost. I was into my lunch over 10.00 for a hot dog, fries and a small drink. Sorry all. I felt I owe this update to those who appreciate, value, quality, and taste. read more

Besides the food being great. This 5 guys has the best customer service. Employees are so friendly and helpful. Also I noticed the minute I walked in the restaurant was spotless clean. They offered me a water while I waited for my food and I watched employees continue to clean all tables. I will definitely come back here. read more

I had to review this place because someone gave it a one star which just isn't true. Food poisoning usually starts in 2-6 hours (not the next day). So I'm pretty sure it wasn't this place. Really fast service, quick lines, and an awesome soda machine. I don't know if I'm the only person who hasn't seen those touch screen soda machines with way too many options of soda because I seemed to be the only impressed person there. Definitely like those cajun fries. :) read more

The food is good but the prices are way too high for the quality of food. I feel like I need to eat more peanuts to justify the price for a burger & fries. Thank God Encinitas will have an In-N-Out soon for my occasional burger cravings:)) read more

Food was mediocre . The best part was the peanuts and the fries. They don't even carry ranch wtf.?. The food comes out in a paper bag.The price are a bit high. Sorry but this place is nothing special. Save your money and go somewhere else. read more

Had to increase the star average because I like this burger. In-N-Out is good for consistency. 5ive Guys offers variety with their toppings and cajun fries. I prefer the regular 5 guys fries because it seems to me that the generic cajun spice slightly overpowers the true potato flavor. Aye. *Pro tip: Upon receiving your order, keep the bag open to prevent steaming the fries and to preserve what crispiness they may have. 5G's meat-to-bun ratio beats INO by far. A little cheeseburger at 5G seems equivalent to a dub dub at INO. And by my experience, juicier. The cheese at 5G seems creamier too. Produce is fresh. Jalapenos are raw. Bacon is super cwisp. Fries are fresh cut. But the backyard BBQ buns can't beat INO's sponge dough OG bun. Nap Time! read more

What's all the hype with places cooking their fries in peanut oil? I just don't get it and I absolutely do not approve. It not only gives the fries a funny taste, but a lot of the oil is soaked in to the fry itself making it even greasier than normal fries. The brown paper bag that my fries came in was soaked through by the time I got out to the parking lot and in to my car. Aside from the fries being an abomination and too salty, I do have high remarks for the burger itself. It was pounded out before me and grilled to perfection. Tender, moist and medium-rare. I chose not to add mushrooms or onions to it either as to see if the burger itself can stand up on its own. It totally passes with flying colors! read more

Five Guys - Cheeseburger w/ Fries - Burgers Near Me - Encinitas, California

This place is OVERRATED!!!! I had high expectations about this place but it was a huge disappointment. First of the burgers are unnecessarily oily and greasy and the fries are just a disappointment. I literally took a bite out of one fry and set it down since it was really soggy not so tasty. They also give you the option to add all these sorts of toppings but adding all the toppings it makes the burger even worst. The burger tends to be to big and forces you to use a knife and a fork. If you don't use any utensils and you have every topping possible on the burger it just becomes a mess while eating it with your hands. Also the price is way to much for what it is......i rather go to in-n-out for their reasonable prices and way better burgers and fries. o yeah also their consistency. read more

Good, but not great. $17 for small (4 oz) & dbl cheeseburger, large fry, 1 drink. Excellent fries and even have malt vinegar but no need for large as even 2 of us couldn't finish them. Peanuts in the shell nice touch, but service was so fast they were unnecessary. Husband loved his cheeseburger with grilled onions, grilled mushrooms, and more. I thought the mushrooms made my bun soggy. I was hoping for a bakery style bun. I'd go back, but not on my future crave list. Nice& clean including restrooms. read more

Five Guys - Five guys Burgers Encinitas CA - Burgers Near Me - Encinitas, California

I love 5 guys burger and hot dogs and fries and the fun soda machine. Ok I love just about everything about them. Please be warned, they have the worste bacon. I will kill your whole experience. Do eat the peanuts while you waite. They are tasty to. read more

If you are looking for a good burger or hotdog, and fries made out of real, fresh potatoes... this place is top notch. My main criticisms of this place (which prevented me from giving them five stars), are that it's consistently difficult to find a clean table at which to sit, and why don't they serve onion rings? They already buy the onions for the burgers and they already have the hot grease for the fries... it wouldn't be a difficult item to add to the menu. read more

This is one of those cases where I went in having heard a lot of good things about the place and left a bit disappointed. I ordered a little cheeseburger with most of the ingredients and split some regular fries. The burger was pretty good. In-N-Out is better, but this was at least a cut above the rest of the average fast food burgers out there. The fries on the other hand were not very good. They were overcooked, soggy, and cold. The touch-screen soda machines were interesting - unfortunately one of them broke and people were causing long lines trying to figure out how to use them. Free peanuts is nice - downside of that is custodians constantly in the way sweeping up shells. I'll come back again in a couple of months and see if they work out the new store kinks - definitely skipping the fries and getting a bigger burger though. read more

A good old greasy, melted cheesy burger hits the spot sometimes, and today was one of those days. There's a big mound of potatoes in the middle of the restaurant that have yet to be peeled and eaten, so it came to no surprise that they were generous with their fries, one of the few places you can order them Cajun style, the taste of which took me way back. That what this place is, a throwback to eating a delicious, sloppy burger with no regard to the consequences: a belly full of happiness. To be clear, I will always be an In-N-Out guy but I will never pass up a good Five Guys Burger. read more

I took a friend to Five Guys for burgers and she was sooooo happy with the meal. The fries were awesome and the burgers were delicious. She was so happy as she had never been before. The staff was super nice and the place was clean! Never disappointed when I go to Five Guys! read more

Is it any wonder this place is empty when In-n-Out is packed? Two cheese burgers, one fry, one strawberry shake: $26.36! My complaint is not about quality, the food is fine...it's about value for the money. They have raised prices to the point that they are pricing themselves out of the market. I've made my last trip to 5 Guys. read more

Five Guys - EMPTY. - Burgers Near Me - Encinitas, California

The first time I went to 5 guys, I was surprised to see 2 hamburger patties in my bun. I thought I got away with something and debated....should I give one patty back? I decided not to do that as they would not use it again. On my second trip, I noticed 2 patties again and realized I was not let in on some very important secret. Now, I am clear. The cajun fries are also outstanding, as well as the beverage options in those "do it yourself" machines that can make just about anything. This is the hands down best burger joint I know of anywhere. read more

The meat, the cheese and the bacon here are very tasty. There is a good selection of toppings you can choose from to make it your way, I personally however prefer when a place offers a signature burger so I can get the same flavor combo each time. The fries are ok, but are served a bit greasy making them a little on the soggy side if you don't eat them right away. The lines can get long, so I would plan on having an early or late lunch or dinner to avoid waiting more than 20 minutes. read more

I like the burgers at 5 guys but avoid this one. The place was freezing. When I told the employee that it was freezing they told me that it gets warm by the grill. All of the customers took their food outside even though it was a cool overcast day. Clearly the employees value their own comfort over the customers comfort. Luckily their is another 5 guys on palomar road. Don't waste your time with this place. read more

The fries make me a fan! The price and burgers make me want to give this place less stars! I hate that there are NO meal deals. Your burger will be $5-$8 alone. Fries are another 3 bucks. Drink is another couple bucks. We spent $21 to eat there. that $21 got us: one basic regular cheeseburger, one bacon cheeseburger, one order of fries and two small drinks. And we got the same sh** that WENDY'S serves!! I'm sorry, but I had a bacon cheeseburger from here that tasted exactly like the baconator at Wendy's! I could have spent 15 for two combos at Wendy's and gotten the same meal, with more fries. read more

This is the burger joint of choice for my family. We've tried other places from drive-thru to sit-down places and none of those burger's live up to the 5 Guys Bacon Cheese burger with tomatoes, onions, lettuce and cajun fries. We typically get the Junior burger becaus ethe regular ones are so huge! It's a ton of calories but when you are craving good a burger and fries you're not really concerning yourself with your caloric intake. read more

OK, do all you guys have a giant stick up your ass or something? Just kidding, but seriously, I was expecting better reviews. I went/heard about this place for the first time a few weeks ago. They are similar to In-N-Out I suppose, but I think they are way better. They have TONS of choices for things to go on top of your burger (grilled mushrooms, grilled onions, raw onions, bbq sauce, A1, the list goes on...) all for free! There are NO combos here which is kind of a turn off, it'd be nice if regular fries (which is quite large for someone like me) was only a dollar more if you already bought a burger (instead of being another 2.99). But I thought the fries were seasoned and cooked deliciously. I go there with my BF and we usually both end up getting a burger and 1 order of regular fries and we never feel like we were jipped or should have gotten more. We usually have extra fries. Yes, this place is pretty greasy! Mostly because of the fries though, because my buns have never been soggy, and the toppings are always good quality and tasty. Their bacon is good, seemingly crumbled all over the top of the burger. As someone else mentioned, their "little burger" is just a one patty burger, which is a good size. I'd say that this place is more expensive than In-N-Out but you also most definitely get a lot more. I think I have found my new favorite hamburger joint. Thank you Five guys, I'll probably see you soon. Very possibly for dinner tonight. Don't go here if you have peanut allergies. read more

Definitely a good burger, and the location is very clean. However, I've come to this location on a few occasions during my lunch and I'm always very disappointed. The amount of time that it takes for me to get one burger is absolutely ridiculous. It should not take 20 minutes to make a burger especially when there's only two other customers in the restaurant! This has happened EVERY time I've gone there. Based off their awful time management and slacking I'd rather head to the new Habit, or even all the way down to In-n-out for an actual quick bit to eat. read more

I really was looking forward to eating my Bacon 'All the Way' burger but it just had very little flavor. I had to end up using Ranch dressing to get flavor but for 9.00, you would expect a great tasting burger. The staff was friendly and I like the free peanuts. It was clean inside and outside of the establishment but for 9.00, I'd much rather go to In-N-Out and get two Doubles or even McD's for two Quarter pounders and have a bit of change left in my pocket. Five guys is just way too expensive for my wallet..I just can't see myself coming back. read more

Once again, when I got home with my take out burger, it was missing veggies I ordered, this time mushrooms and green peppers. I did get the extra grilled onions, lettuce, tomato and jalapenos. It was not busy, no line, so I don't understand why my order was wrong...again. The one star is based only on this. I love Five Guys burgers so would give them a 5 star for taste and their customer service is great...very friendly but is it worth it when order is wrong too often. My order #35, at 8:05 p.m. tonight read more

I love Five Guys, the burgers are SO delicious. I also like that they have the soda machine that carries almost any drink as well as flavoring and you can mix it up! Ordered the cajun fries and probably won't do that again, they were too spicy to enjoy. read more

We gave this establishment a real chance by going there 4 or so times over the first month in Encinitas. But they are too high priced for what you get. I mean c,mon - a $6.59 big bacon cheeseburger that is worth around $3.50. The little hamburgers are worth around $2.50 at best. The fries are good but should be priced at $2.99 not $4.99. We decided not to go back. Angelo's and In-N-Out burgers are better anyway. One out of Five stars read more

Simple menu with a plethora of topping and condiment choices to add to your burger. It's a more blue collar version of the Counter.

I wanted to try five guys because I keep hearing they have really good burgers. Maybe the hype was too much but I was not impressed at all with their burger. The patty had no flavor and and the bun wasn't anything special. I'm only giving two stars because the fries "five guy style" were really good. Other than that, I was disappointed in my main meal. read more

What can I say? The burgers are always freshly cooked and delicious, the toppings are plentiful and flavorful, and the fries are addictive! My 97 yr old grandma makes me take her here whenever I come to visit - that's a mark of how good it is! read more

We've been here several times since we live close by and come here when we're in the mood for fast food burger without going to a "sit down style restaurant". It does beat the fast food chains close by such as BK, McDonalds. It's comparable to InNOut for it's "traditional" style of burgers and fresh potatoes for fries. Remember that their regular size fries are huge and meant to be shared. The Cajun style I didn't care for as much since it came off more soggy. Keep in mind the regular style burger is "double patties", so specify the single patty for less money. I do appreciate their soda fountain which has the most flavors I've ever seen! Do expect to wait during peak times. read more

Good burgers, but a little more busy and family oriented than the other 5 Guys I've been to (PB, LA). The service seemed to be a bit slower as well, but that could be due to the business. I came here on a Saturday afternoon, not during any particular meal time, and it was still pretty packed. Burgers were fresh and yummy; service was average. Parking is not an issue, as it's in a large strip mall area with a huge lot, and near pretty much anything else you want to do that day, so it's super convenient to stop in during your regular errands. read more

Five Guys serves up an excellent burger. They use good quality ingredients and you get to build your own burger so if it sucks, you've only got yourself to blame. Everything is usually prepared well, prices are reasonable, and the staff is always really upbeat and happy. They remind me of the staff at Jimmy John's, if you've ever been to one of those. As a chain, one of their unique items is that they always put the place where the potatoes are from that they use for fries. I'm not the biggest fan of them myself, as they are on the spongy side and I'm a crispy fry guy. Their restaurants have a clean red and white color scheme. They offer free peanuts to those who dine-in, which I've never quite understood. Inevitably, they end up all over the floor. This particular location is good; never too busy, plenty of parking, and plenty of seating both inside and out. If you're looking for a good burger, this is a good place to go. read more

Love the food but this location sucks, I called 5 times and they press a bunch of loud buttons then hang up! So unprofessional

Crazy delicious cheeseburger and choc shake! The best in North County San Diego, and I've tasted many burger joints on a quest to find the best burger. This is it, this is the one. read more

I was hesitant to try Five Guys after reading a lot of these reviews. I'm happy I decided to go in and try it for myself. The restaurant was clean and the service friendly. The food arrived in a respectful amount of time after ordering. I loved all of my options and FREE toppings.......hello they had me at jalapenos. My burger came out hot and fresh. The patties looked hand made and were juicy and delicious. The jalapenos are were fresh cut not the pickled ones( huge plus in my book). The fries were just OK for me. I prefer a crunchy fry. However the hubbo loved them. No Five Guys isn't In and Out or one of SD's famous local burger haunts but nor should they be judge in the same category. Five Guys delivers high quality, quick service food at a fair price. I will be back. Side note- the soda machine is awesome especially with all the NON soda options. read more

My husband and I love Five Guys burgers and their cajun fries (A must-try!!), but this review is all about the customer service at this particular branch. We've been to several Five Guys around San Diego, and this place, by far, is memorable to us because of their 5 star customer service. They greet everyone coming in and OUT with a great smile, and they even check on us to see if all is well with our food. Plus, the place is so freaking clean, including the bathrooms! Love it! This branch deserves major props for the customer service and upkeep.... and I haven't even really said much about the food yet! :) Keep it up! read more