While this may technically be "fast food" I might argue that Five Guys is the best in that category around. Clean restaurant, well organized/ flow of space, fast orders, great menu with a wide variety of fare at a decent price. They have a great selection of shakes and really awesome fries. There is always plenty of parking. bathrooms are available and clean. read more

Five Guys - Five guys dinning room. - Burgers Near Me - Ithaca, New York

FIVE GUYS is okay if you want to pay top dollar for your burger it's nothing special you are paying for the name the fries are very salty like I said nothing to write home about read more

Although I'm from New York City, Ithaca has afforded me many novel experiences. Among these firsts was a visit to Five Guys. As I strolled through the town with a friend on a shopping expedition, we decided to stop by this renowned burger joint. As people generally know: Five Guys is veryyyy popular. It started in Arlington, Virginia, in 1986 and has since expanded to over 1,500 locations worldwide. Its reputation for fresh, made-to-order burgers and hand-cut fries has earned it a loyal following. Interestingly, despite Five Guys' presence in New York City, I had never ventured into one of their locations, primarily because the city's vibrant food scene offers endless dining options. However, in Ithaca, where the competition is less intense, Five Guys stood out as a convenient choice. During my visit, I opted for one of their signature burgers paired with fries. The food epitomized classic American cuisine - juicy, indulgent, and satisfying. What struck me immediately was the freshness of the food. The burger, dripping with juiciness, and the perfectly crispy fries offered a quintessentially American meal, but with an unmistakable quality that elevated it beyond the typical fast-food fare. Unlike the often predictable offerings of McDonald's and Burger King, Five Guys provided an experience where the freshness and quality of each bite were apparent. The simplicity of a greasy burger and fries was transformed into a delightful culinary experience, making it clear why Five Guys stands out. read more

The prices rose but the food and fast service is worth it. It's very simple to order and everything laid out.. it's WAY better than McDonald's or Wendy's. It's on the plaza so extra parking is available. read more

$12 for this piece of bullshit and it was supposed to come with cheese as well, thanks five guys read more

Five Guys - Bacon Cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - Ithaca, New York

Y'all are getting taken for a ride. It was almost $50 for two burgers, 2 fries and cokes. That's effing ridiculous. Go get a real meal for that kind of money. On top of that it was terrible rude cocky arrogant service. Seriously it was just okay food. Not like a whataburger and maybe Wendy's equivalent. I don't get what the big deal is. Never going back. The burgers at Purity are way more tasty and fresh (and cheaper) - it's also local. If you're looking for the best burger in Ithaca Purity and Ithaca Beer are both far superior. read more

Food prep could be handled a little more carefully. I ended up cracking a filling I received a week prior on the stem top to a tomatoes slice on my burger. read more

I've had their little bacon cheeseburger a few times in their Ithaca location a few times and just ordered it from them with DoorDash for the first time. They delivered it to the Econo Lodge up by the malls in Lansing within half an hour of ordering it. It is expensive for a burger, except considering the fact that although it is labeled as little, it has filled me up and exceeded my expectations each time that I have had it. I like it because I am able to finish it instead of wasting food. I'll have to save 95% of the fries, including the ones that overflowed the cup into the brown paper bag, for a morning snack and first breakfast. I didn't buy a milk shake this time because I had other drinks, but they are as satisfying as I have had from a machine like at McDonalds, and can make for a great afternoon snack, especially paired with fries if one is hungry. The ambiance of the restaurant is a soothing modern vibe, verging on neo-tech if you factor in the fanciful and efficient soda machine. read more

I ordered a grilled cheese cheeseburger, Cajun fries, and an Oreo milkshake. The milkshake was great (had lots of Oreo in it), the fries were ok because they were kind of cold. However, I was expecting much more from the burger. Although the ingredients( vegetables) are very fresh, the patty itself has no flavor at all.This in turn makes the but very bland. Would go back for the milkshake alone. read more

Five Guys - Grilled cheese cheeseburger, Little Cajun Fries, and an Oreo Milkshake. - Burgers Near Me - Ithaca, New York

Talk about the greatest rip off in Ithaca. i went there with my granddaughter today and it was slow. My granddaughter ordered a double cheeseburger and milk shake it cost 17.00.What! It took over 20 minutes to get her order. I did not eat because a cheeseburger, small fries and bottle of water along with my granddaughters cost $35.00. What???? Plus the place is dirty. I am so upset. Why play these prices when there are much better places to eat here in Ithaca that don't rob you. A picture of a crappy meal that cost a small fortune. Don't waste your time or money. read more

Five Guys - a hamburger and a drink on a table - Burgers Near Me - Ithaca, New York

Horrible food and customer service. Disappointed! the camillus one is way better in Syracuse. read more

Five Guys - Cheese burger... - Burgers Near Me - Ithaca, New York

takes a long time but still a solid option just

Quick, efficient and accurate, oh and delicious! We've also become regulars here and we've been happy with the food and service. We usually order online, make a quick drive over, and only have to wait a few minutes at most. I do find it weird that the peanuts are just on the floor sometimes, but it doesn't bother me much. Otherwise, it's clean. I'd recommend :) read more

Yummy ... milkshake..:always remember to tear your self and enjoy ,,, They do it awesomely read more

I don't think I'll ever go anywhere else for a quick burger ... I'll even dare to say that it's better than Shake Shack in NYC [to the potential horror of all the students in Ithaca that are from the city]! Mainly because less than $10 will get you plenty of food for one person w/tons of delicious fries left over. =) I was so excited to try Five Guys for the very first time - right here in Ithaca, on their opening day! I heard some mixed reviews from friends about this place in different cities, but I was quite impressed with the quality of their burgers & fresh-cut fries! For the cost ($8-10 for a HUGE one-person meal), I think it's a really good deal: you get to choose whatever toppings/condiments you want (and as many as you want) on your burger, from jalapeños to grilled mushrooms. Plus a regular sized fry could very well feed 2-3 people ... especially when you have a giant burger to finish! The Cajun fries had a kick, but were even good as leftovers for the next week! A regular burger comes with 2 patties, but I thought the mini (one patty) with all the fixings + sharing fries with my other two friends, and a drink, was more than enough for a meal. I'll be back there soon, since all my friends keep wanting to go! read more

Five Guys - Five Guys - right in the same plaza as Northside Wine & Spirits [how convenient]! - Burgers Near Me - Ithaca, New York

The burgers taste like any other five guys establishment--yet it takes them a while to get the order right sometimes. Additionally, they keep the inside of the restaurant in absolute filth. Like many of the fast food places in Ithaca, the workers seem to *forget* to occasionally make a quick run through of the tables and occasionally mop the floors. read more

I was lucky enough to have a friend invite me to the Five Guys "Friends & Family" training night, right before Five Guys opened in Ithaca, and they're off to a fantastic start! Five Guys focuses on just hamburgers, hot dogs, and french fries, and they pride themselves on quality and fresh ingredients. There's even a sign to tell you where today's potatoes came from. (Tonight's were from Sugar City, Idaho.) The burgers are all in the $3-6 range, a large fries will easily feed three, and it'll be easy to feed the family for $5-8 per person. For a meal at fast-food prices, this is outstanding. The burger's top-notch, and the hand-cut fries are hot and crisp. (The Cajun ones have a real kick, too.) I've written more at 14850 Dining, and definitely encourage everyone to visit Five Guys. http://dining.14850.com/reviews/r_fiveguys.html read more

Five Guys - Bacon Cheeseburger with grilled onions and grilled mushrooms. - Burgers Near Me - Ithaca, New York

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This Five Guys is a winner. Perfect burger, perfect fries, friendly and efficient service. Best of all - my food was hot and they got my toppings correct! Seems like those things should be a given - but so many places screw this up!! Clean and well stocked condiment area. Yummy. read more

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Definitely the best milkshakes in town. The food is of high quality, but definitely on the greasy side. Do NOT order the lettuce wrap. It's not a wrap at all, but rather just some of the burger parts thrown into a box. Definitely a miss. The customer service is really hit and miss as well. They use a really bad method of getting people their orders. Customers frequently get a different customer's order, so just be aware of that. If you're up for a burger and fries and a more premium experience than fast food, then as the name suggests, this is the place to go! read more

These are the best burgers in Ithaca, but that's not exactly a hard to get crown. Five Guys on Elmira Rd. is pretty much the only major burger-specialty place in the area that isn't a fast food joint, so, like many other Ithaca joints, it kinda has a monopoly. All the same, it doesn't really abuse it - it's just as good as any Five Guys in any other area, meaning you're guaranteed a pretty darn good burger, a whole huge helping of fries, and a decently clean restaurant. If you want a good burger and don't want to slum it in a restaurant that doesn't do burgers regularly or that does them in a fancy manner (see: Stella's), this is your place. read more

Decided to come here after searching all other burger options in the Ithaca area, and this was ABSOLUTELY the BEST five guys I've ever been to. My girlfriend and I both agreed on that! Whoever was back there cooking our burgers and fries is a legend! If I ever come back yo visit Ithaca I will definitely stop by this location again!!!!!! read more

There's not much I can say here, that hasn't been said already. The hype is real, folks. Great food, and a friendly, attentive staff, worthy of a 5 star review. I personally have NEVER had a single wrong order coming out of Five Guys, which is more than I can say for the other burger joints around here. The fries are almost worth their own, separate 5 star review. Pro tip: Buy some the next time you make steamed clams at home. They go SO well together. read more

Usually I like this place. I called to order a pickup for 445. They placed my order when I got there and paid. I waited 15 minutes, making us late for an app. Very disappointed in the service. No apologies read more

The only problem I had was the line -- but I went at 11am on opening day so I take it as a point for, rather than a point against the place! I'm sure the kitchen staff will get the routine down as they get more than, say, 10 minutes of practice. The burgers were fantastic -- I mean, "Fourth of July BBQ, dad cooking on the grill" kind of good! The real, unfrozen beef patties make a world of difference. The toppings were free, I went with the onions and mushrooms which was awesome. Here's a hint -- order the regular-size fries. They end up throwing a couple handfuls into the bag anyway, so, even though they're probably the best, freshly cut, peanut-oil-fried fries you've ever tasted, you'll be stuffed, sharing a regular size order with a friend! read more

Greasy goodness tossed with all the ingredients you love onto a great thick wheat bun. Wow, I am from Cali so I wasn't phased by all of the hype (there's now a 5 Guys where I live too, woohoo). I am so impressed, the quality of the burger and fries is definitely in its own category, only eclipsed by Inn-N-Out. Although a lot of people will argue they're too different to truly compare, I think 5 Guys just doesn't have that specialness of Inn-N-Out and their animal style-ness. I had 2 burgers in one sitting :) I WAS FAMISHED. For something pretty special, try bbq sauce + hot sauce, it tasted great. Also, they give you huge servings of fries. Get the cajun fries and stick those bad boys in some ketchup and vinegar (I know, weird right? It tastes great though). 5 Guys is a cult favorite that you have to experience in Ithaca. For a nice greasy experience, go here. Just make sure you head to the gym afterwards. read more

Really like coming here! Great service and good food! The burgers are so big you can't even get in your mouth!

So overrated. All the hype, to which the place doesn't really live up to. First of all ... what kind of burger place serve their customer their burgers with SOGGYbuns? Opening the wrapper within 5 min of leaving the shop, we came across with quite mediocre, SOGGY, and all-around disappointing burgers - I didn't really think there was anything outstanding about it. OK yes, it's maybe just *slightly* better than McDonald's but wow - the difference is really paper-thin. (My son, reading this review, exclaimed "What? I think McDonald's better!" He couldn't finish the burger. This is a tell-tale sign of failure. But I give it that FG is ever so slightly healthier than McDonald). I also should mention that, whoever packed our bag, put the fries in a cup UPSIDE DOWN - well, thank you. A nice touch. I think Glenwood Pines Restaurant by Taughannock Falls serves a burger x15 times better than this one - and the price is not all that different, as I remember. And potatoes from Idaho? C'mon - that sounds so fresh, local and sustainable - that this sound enticing to most people with poisoned mind, is the problem of the world today we need to all think about. The cashier and the guy who handed me the burger were young part-timers - just like McDonald's. I find them sort of rude, especially the guy, when he refused to take my receipt since I didn't need it any more. I also wonder if the same guy put our fries UPSIDE DOWN. Thumbs down all the way. read more

Maybe my favorite burger ever. Great value with real ingredients. Free peanuts is a nice plus. Solid balance between service speed quality.

Really good freshly made burgers. This place will make it how you want it. It's a great, and simple, burger restaurant.

I've had some pretty good burgers in my life, but none of them compare to Five Guys. Great service!! Great food!! I give it a 9/10 read more

Food was delicious, attendant was super friendly everything came out in a timely manner and very well priced for the amount of food given. Overall great experience. read more

First encountered these years ago in DC before they went nuts with the franchising. At first I was worried that franchising would kill the quality of the burger and fries. I was wrong. It's not as great as I remember it but then I'm not as huge a fan of burgers anymore but it was still very good. The fries were out of this world, if a bit over spiced with its Cajun coating. The peanuts are free and tasty. Overall good place to eat to fulfil a burger craving. read more

So overrated. All the hype, to which the place doesn't really live up to. First of all ... what kind of burger place serve their customer their burgers with SOGGYbuns? Opening the wrapper within 5 min of leaving the shop, we came across with quite mediocre, SOGGY, and all-around disappointing burgers - I didn't really think there was anything outstanding about it. OK yes, it's maybe just *slightly* better than McDonald's but wow - the difference is really paper-thin. I also should mention that, whoever packed our bag, put the fries in a cup UPSIDE DOWN - well, thank you. A nice touch. read more

It only loses a star because of the price! Oh and they don't do milkshakes! For a fast food joint it is a little pricey. They do offer probably the BEST burger in Ithaca and the fries are very good. Like all fast food places it does get very busy at lunch time! The staff are nice enough. read more

Last night my husband and I visited "Five Guys Burgers and Fries" for the first time since they opened a couple months ago. We'd heard how good the food was, were cautioned about amounts to order and so went in armed with that much knowledge. The music was rather loud as we entered, but we had come that far so continued through the ordering process. The looks of the place isn't anything to get excited about. A big room with huge bags of potatoes to define the line to where you order and pay. The rest of the room is filled with tables for two or four, many right next to each other. The food is good, the quantity is huge. The music is HORRIBLE! It is so obnoxiously loud that if you can't read lips, you may as well be quiet. All attempts at conversation are wasted. I guess if you're a teenager/college student, you don't care and that seemed to be who the primary customers were. I equated it with having dinner in hell. We won't be back. I value my sense of hearing too much to waste it on a hamburger. The Angus Burger at McDonalds is just as good and the fries are much better at McD's. read more

ok ok. 1 star was a harsh rating for a place that doesn't pretend to anything other than make fast food burgers and fries. So at least they do what they say they do - and that's worth another star I guess. And it's not their fault that everyone I know overhyped them so bad that I had ridiculous expectations. read more

I mean it's five guys so it's obviously good right? This location is super speedy and has tons of seating - I've never had a problem getting a table or waiting too long even when the line is almost out the door. I always get my usual cheeseburger and add all the toppings because I can and its delicious. Plus they have free unlimited peanuts! Also you can flavor the fries which is delicious! read more

The only "fast" place I'll order a burger aside from In-n-Out. Delicious quality every time. Well done and juicy just like the sign says. Very enjoyable. I always order a little cheeseburger and share a regular fry, no soda. The peanuts are super, especially when the line is long. Definitely kid friendly too. read more

So just an update on the franchise as a whole...I went to Five Guys at LaGuardia airport last week and thought "it'll be good but probably not as good and the prices will be higher most likely"...First off, they weren't higher and secondly it was just as good as every other five guys which let me tell you, surprised the heck out of me! They continue to be the best anywhere I go and it just reaffirms my position that Five Guys is one of the BEST places to get a burger. Keep on keeping on Five Guys cause you rule! read more

Very good food! Exceptional service!!!!!!! This is the 3rd Five Guys we have been to in 3 different states and they have all seemed to be very consistent. If your looking for a change and for a quick burger, this would be a good choice. Sometimes the music is a bit too loud for my liking, but if you just ask, they will turn it down a bit to make it more enjoyable. read more