The place was heaving with locals and tourists. The kiosks really helped. Short wait and order in. Longer short wait and there's my grub. An excellent burger. So meaty and cheesy and juicy. Hit it hard. I'll be back! Enjoy! read more

Our go-to Five Guys in London. Kind and attentive staff, fries are always on point, burgers are done right. Some times I'll get the lettuce wrapped burger and they are hard to achieve successfully but they really got this down - double wrapped with strong lettuce to minimise leakage. *chef's kiss* if you're feeling cheeky - try the vanilla milkshake with salted caramel and bacon! read more

Yes! The US legends have made it across the pond to deliver there amazing burgers are fries. Five Guys doesn't use refrigerators so the burgers are freshly prepared and Tate delicious. While the price is more Byron than McD's, the food is so worth it! Whatever you do, be sure to get the Cajun fries. They are the best! read more

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Had heard a lot about this place and was was really looking forward to trying it out since I am a massive burger fan. The burger was pretty good and the chips were super nice (huge portion, would probably share next time), there's also a cool drinks machine (and free refills which is cool). I did really like the burger although it would not be my favourite and I found it pretty expensive for what is essentially a big hamburger and fries. read more

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Service: Ok but it's little bit takes time to get food. Cleaness: Not good, on the tables and the floor are so messy. Atmosphere: Normal read more

Well, I've taken my time getting round to this place, but I'm glad I did, there was a tiny queue outside, me, and after I walked in, a slightly less tiny queue and help yourself fresh peanuts. The menu here is refreshingly simple, vegetarian orders aside and really why would you go to a burger bar for a veggie thing, you order a burger, cheese burger or cheese & bacon burger with or without fries, either cajun or normal. Everything that goes in tht burger is down to you lettuce, pickle, tomato, mushrooms, fried or fresh onion, mayo sauces etc. Then you wait with everyone else while they prepare your brown bagged waist extender. It has a clean fresh ambience and of all the funky signs in there, the one that I liked the most said there wasn't a freezer on the premises. I picked up my brown bag and as it was full upstairs, went down, where there was a lot more space, bigger tables and booths. I had ordered my cheese and bacon burger with all the salady type stuff, pickle, mushrooms, ketchup and mayo. It was vast. Vast and delicious. I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that in this area, it just beats the Meat Market Dead Hippy, the Byron Burger and the Smoke Shack. There was a wow factor about it, a simply "F*** this is big; F*** this is good" factor. Cajun Fries are skin-on and dusted with what I think is salt and cayenne pepper. They are also excellent and plentiful. Plentiful as in if you finish your burger, you are probably not going to be able to finishe the fries. I left not thinking that I had just spent over £11 on a burger and chips. I left full, happy and wondering who I could bring here that doesn't already know about it. In the end, I guess it doesn't get much better than that. read more

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I like this place, a lot. However, the reason it's not 4 stars but 3, is because, I don't think its burger is all that good, and that's terrible for a burger joint which came over here all the way from the US! If you like gadgety things, this place is great. It has the coke freestyle machine, which is widely available in the US but this machine is the first time I've seen one in the UK. What is a Coke freestyle machine, you cry? Well, it's a machine where you have lots of options to choose from, lots of cola drinks and flavours to choose from, and you can mix and match everything to your heart's desire, from Fanta to diet coke and vanilla coke and Raspberry this...to create either the best or worst drink ever. It's on tap by the way, so we are one step closer to matching the obesity crisis in the US! You get free peanuts while you wait, this is not new, they have them in GBK too but I think they must go through more crates here than in GBK. Their peanuts are nice and fresh, and makes waiting that much less painful. On the topic of waiting, you really shouldn't be waiting in the queue outside. The smart person would download the Five Guys UK app and order at least 10 minutes in advance (paying in advance), then casually stroll past the queue and go to the collection desk and query about your takeaway. OK, the moment of truth is the food. There are bazillion and one choices about your burger. You can add sauces, tomatoes, lettuce etc to your heart's content, or leave them out. The portions are US portions so I would recommend that you practise saying the word "little" rather than normal here if you have a small (aka UK) stomach. I gave this review 3 stars because the hype outlived the burger. It came in a foil wrap and by the time my party of 5 got our order, the burger/the bread seems to have shrunk a little under the heat. It was average tasting, but the feeling of eating a shrunk burger spoilt the experience. I cannot fault their cajun fries however, this is the best bit about this place other than the Coke Freestyle machine. The fries are very very addictive, although sometimes they are on the dry side. I have taken to ordering fries here and getting my burger from elsewhere at lunch. One last thing about their PR skills, I can say it was top notch. I actually queued for 1.5 hours here on the day of opening and then because my lunch time was over I had to give up. Their app was jammed by 1pm and you could not pre-order for takeaway using their mobile app. It was frustrating standing in a queue that wasn't moving whilst people who pre-ordered at around 12pm keep walking straight in. I wrote an email to complain and they offered us a free meal, literally a limitless tab, which of course, was a great gesture and a great response to their faulty opening date on 4 July 2013. Ok one last regret about this place, they do not have the secret menu like in the US, I wanted cheese fries! The Five Guys lady in the queue on the first day agreed with me, she also wanted cheese fries! Alas, they do not have it. read more

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Love love love this place. We went 3 times to a five guys when in America this year so I was really excited when heard it opened in London. The burgers are just delicious, juicy and I love how you can add lots of different things to it to make it just how you want it. They always give you tons of fries so I would recommend only getting a small portion. The soda fountain is also great fun...the choice is huge! read more

Five Guys - Five guys uk...wish they would open in Glasgow! - Burgers Near Me - London, XGL

I've heard people raving about Five Guys so as we were in the area looking for a bite to eat and there wasn't a massive queue, we decided to give it a try. I was very impressed. There's free monkey nuts for a start! The burger was a little greasier than I'd like but it was soooo tasty and I'd definitely recommend getting chips - you get loads (we went for large but there were loads more than I imagined) , they have their skin on and they're coated with something delicious - maybe a bit of paprika. You choose the burger you want - hamburger, cheeseburger, burger with bacon etc then as many of the toppings as you want for no extra charge. You can get a drink for £2.50 which you can refill for free too. The restaurant has a fun American diner style and we sat downstairs in a really cute little booth. It's pretty good value for money and really tasty. Next time you're in Covent Garden give it a try if you haven't already! read more

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This place seriously does the best burgers in town juicy, tasty and with a load of free toppings to choose from, what's not to love! Five Guys is big in the US and now they're over here and I'm totally hooked! Their regular burgers come with a double patty but they also do 'little' burgers which are singles. You get a choice of hamburger, cheeseburger, bacon burger or bacon cheeseburger and then as many free toppings as you want including pickles, grilled onions, grilled peppers, jalapeños, lettuce, tomato and a few more. The fries aren't like the usual skinny pale fries you associate with American burger places, they're skin on chips which come in huge quantities and taste gorgeous. For £2.50 you get a refillable soft drink and with over 100 flavours to choose from, including raspberry coke and grape sprite, if you're anything like me you'll want to try as many of them as you can! read more

Five Guys - Burgers Near Me - London, XGL

Five guys is decent food. The burgers are tasty, the fries are plentiful and the shakes are alright. The issue lies within the price tag. For the aforementioned trip, you could be putting down almost £20. It's just not worth it. This location is nice, but doesn't make up for the price tag. read more

I really wanted to try Five Guys last July when I was in London, however the queue was ridiculous and we had a show to catch, so I never got a chance to go. When I booked another trip to London this July, I was making sure that I'd get to try a Five Guys this time around. We headed to the restaurant for around 11:30 for a really early lunch (and to avoid any long queues). I ordered the cheeseburger (with lettuce, grilled onions and 'lite' ketchup), a little Five Guys fries and a drink. My partner also ordered the cheeseburger but got the little cajun fries instead. I was so excited when our order number got called. I opened the silver foil and inside was a burger that looked like the kind of burgers you see people eating on American TV shows; sloppy and oozing with gooey cheese. It looked perfect. The taste, however, was not so perfect. The patty was quite bland as were the grilled onions. It wasn't the worst burger I've ever tasted but it certainly wasn't worth the price. We paid just short of £30 for the 2 fast food quality meals. There are much nicer burger joints in London for a similar price (or cheaper) and in future I'll be sticking to those when I visit. The fries were good, I think I preferred the cajun ones to the normal ones. Honestly, my favourite thing about Five Guys was the Freestyle Coke machine. I first tried this when I was in Orlando a couple of years ago and it wasn't something you could get in the UK until FG brought them into their restaurants. There are over 100+ combinations to make the perfect Coke drink for you! I recommend the raspberry coke or the vanilla & cherry coke! Actually, if it wasn't for the Freestyle Coke machine I might have just given this a 2 star review. read more

Five Guys - Freestyle coke, small fries & cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - London, XGL

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If you've read any of my other reviews, you'll know I'm a big meat eater. So when we had 30 mins to kill before heading to another great Yelp! event at The Covent Garden Hotel, it shouldn't surprise you that we decided to finally give Five Guys a try. To start, there was no queue, which I've heard is a rarity. 6pm is obviously an unpopular time to get burgers, but it worked for us! On initial inspection, the burgers seem quite pricey. But if you take full advantage of the number of complimentary toppings available, it isn't so bad. Laura ordered a standard hamburger with lettuce, tomato and pickle, and I ordered a bacon cheeseburger with mushrooms salad and bbq sauce. We also ordered some fries and refillable drink to share. Total bill was about £20. I really enjoyed my burger. The bacon was crispy and flavoursome and the cheese and bbq sauce were excellent. It wasn't until I finished mine, and then ate the rest of Laura's that I realised how unseasoned and flavourless the patties are. They may be pure beef, and yes, there are two of them between the buns, but still, a bit of salt and pepper wouldn't go a miss. The fries on the other hand would benefit from less salt. Maybe if you put the fries IN your burger then it would be perfect?! So salty fries mean you need a drink and this is where Five Guys wins. There were flavours of pop I'd never even tried. Cherry Fanta was amazing! I'd happily go back again, but it still isn't the best burger in London! read more

Five Guys - Not the neatest burger, but it rasted good. - Burgers Near Me - London, XGL

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Returned for food and yes it was good. The chips are served in gigantic portions. The small would easily feed a person whilst the normal size feeds 2 easily. For the chips just go Cajun. You won't regret it As a non beef eater the only thing I could get was the bLT sandwich. Which is actually served as a burger as opposed to a sandwich. This is clearly a place of happy deception. Everything is done to one-up your expectations and it works! The wait system is exactly like Argos. So much better than the ludicrous shake shack waits. I literally saw my burger being prepared as I ordered it. With it only taking 20 secs from paying to picking it all up! The one downside was the new member of staff. It was hard getting them to understand what a BLT was despite pointing frantically at the menu above their heads and explaining what the letters were for. Additionally when I said all the toppings, they took this to mean literally every topping including all the sauces. I removed some but it appears sine got through leaving me with a weird tasting but absolutely delicious bacon burger. The bacon in my burger was extra crisp. Not how I normally like it, but fine for what it was. The rest of the experience was on par with my previous review and they've just opened a branch closer to me in Islington. Sigh, the life of a foodie eh? read more

Wow - what a juicy, meaty flavour explosion in my mouth. Everyday I walk past this place and there is a huge line out around the store. It's location right between Covent Garden and Leicester Square has always put me off a bit, purely on the basis of how crowded the area is after work and pre-theatre. I'm glad hunger called and I stopped in this time to give it a go. I ordered a standard burger with the works. And I mean, THE works. Oh and add a side of fries with that. I wasn't even hungry but I devoured the thing. It was delicious. Without the wrapper I probably wouldn't have guessed it was a chain burger. I wouldn't say gourmet, but not a chain. The meat was textured and had so much flavour, the bread was decent (not fantastic) and not soggy, but the fillings and sauces were the best part. Top it up with stuffings of Cajun skin-on fries, free buckets of peanuts in the shells and free refills of soda and you've got a pretty great, quick and casual dining experience. Forget date nights here but a good place for solo or casual friendly dining. I'll be back! read more

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I like Five Guys. They do good burgers and the drinks machine is mega cool. So I feel annoyed with myself for having to knock a star off for this particular trip. Here's why: I've been enough times now to know what to expect. I finally broke and got a hotdog this time (I'd tried it before but never had one to myself) and sadly it wasn't properly hot. From the looks of things it had only been cooked on one side which was not how is seen them done before - and oddly it was cooked much faster than I'd previously seen. Usually it takes longer than the burgers to cook, but strangely this time it was much faster. So that killed a point, along with the floor which is always slippery here! It feels like your walking on ice sometimes. But anyway, I think they had an off day, and I'd normally give them a four. read more

Five Guys - I really want to do a caption like "nice buns" but I cant. - Burgers Near Me - London, XGL

I came here with both great excitement and great anxiousness, as I just moved from the states and have been craving Five Guys for quite a while now. I came last weekend, but the line was too long - so I tried again today... and success! I was already expecting the burgers not to be as good as the ones in America, just because London is at the early stages of a burger revolution and the Five Guys model isn't completely replicable across the pond. But, that being said, it came very close. Burger (7/10) - I would give American Five Guys burgers an 8/10, and this one came very close, though it wasn't exactly the same. As Edward said, it's going to be a sloppy burger, it's going to be greasy... but it's going to also be very good. This is the way a proper American burger should be! Dripping in grease, mayo, mushroom juice, melted cheese... etc. I agree that the price is a bit punchy, but the same thing at other burger joints (e.g. Byron) are easily over £15 per person for a lower quality burger. Fries (9/10) - This is where they got it right. The fries taste exactly the same as they do in the states. With the cajun seasoning, these babies are untouchable. Plus, you get the friendly extra scoop in the bag - so really you only need a small, and potentially a regular to split between two grown men. The taste is spot on, though you might need a drink handy. Drink fountain (10/10) - I was very worried that Five Guys would not bring the retro-futuristic drink fountains over... but they did! Over 100 different combinations of drinks you've only imagined at your fingertips. The only drawback is that the queue might get a bit long because there are so many choices and you want to try everything! In total it cost me £14.50 for a cheeseburger (double-patty), regular fries (enough to feed two), and a drink. Well worth it, and it's about the price that I would pay for this quality burger in London. Will definitely be back. read more

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Let's keep this simple- I love burgers, and I love Five Guys. While London is literally bursting with delicious burger joints, Five Guys is still king in my book. And this location keeps that title going strong. Despite being an ocean apart from its brothers, it's all basically perfect. The bun, the meat - hell, the *mayo* - it's all as it should be. The only caveat is the fries don't seem to be as dark and crispy; maybe they're not double-cooked? Who knows, but it's a small difference in a sea of flawless burger goodness. I've read a few snobby reviews of Five Guys in London, but if you trust your stomach (and the giant line outside) you can't go wrong. read more

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I really loved the burger and the fries. It all looked a bit messy, but thats how a burger at a fast food joint is allowed to look like :) The taste was amazing and the portion size (especially the fries) was huge. I went there after the movies around midnight and still there was a line up to the door. I walked by the place during the day when there was pretty heavy raining and the line even went around the corner! I hope Five Guys will open some joints in Germany any time soon. There is no way I would ever set a foot again in a McD when there is a Five Guys in an acceptable distance :) read more

There can be quite a line to get in, tip: Order online on your iphone on your way and skip the line - you can still eat in! Finally a place in London with grape soda :-) read more

Five Guys - Here we go again ;) stay away if u have a peanut allergy, cuz they are all over the place and in the air! - Burgers Near Me - London, XGL

Best Burger Ever!!! First of all, i try the little cheese burger and it was awsome. the melted cheese and the juicy burger Although there was a long cue there, the free peanut was a great idea Finally, i highly recommend u to go there for a delicious fastfood dinner read more

Five Guys - Burgers Near Me - London, XGL

Five Guys is certainly starting to expand and gain momentum in London, so I decided to pop in and give it a go. The Truth be told I have avoided the place after hearing some bad feedback from friends. I ordered a bacon cheese burger with bbq sauce and jalapeño peppers (all extra toppings are free) and some Cajun fries. The ordering and collection process was pretty smooth so I didn't have to wait long to get the food. It was a good burger but nothing special. The Cajun fries were tasty and you get a huge portion. However it wasn't really worth £13. My advice would be to go to GBK instead or get a dead hippie burger from MEATmission. read more

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Five guys is a well established chain Burger restaurant with various locations across London. While the food is very quick to be prepared for you so can be considered 'fast food', your burger is made to our order so is fresh and very efficient. You are paying a lot of money for your burger so you are obviously not getting McDonalds quality burgers (nothing against McDonalds, but you pay £1.29 for a basic burger so you get what you pay for) These burgers at Five guys are thick, juicy, high quality meat and with the added bonus of choosing as many sauces or extras in the burger for 'free'. Whether you like a simple burger or go crazy with everything on the menu, same price. The chips are amazing with the skin on, there are peanuts for free and the highlight is the drinks machine. Such a nice feature and with unlimited refills its a perfect complement to the meal. Definitely check it out, it need not be this location as it is a chain restaurant, but good quality burgers! read more

Some might call me out for visiting a Five Guys while vacationing on another continent. But when I see an American comfort food entity in a foreign country, I get very intrigued. It was fun visiting a Five Guys in London. It's not my favorite burger in the states, and it wasn't my favorite burger in London. But it's solid. I was en route to dinner at Dishoom and I didn't want to ruin my appetite, so I opted for the small size burger (sans bun). Got it across the board with toppings and was in-and-out in about 8 minutes. It was a perfectly fine snack and tasted like all of my previous trips to Five Guys. Continuity when crossing a body of water is tough, but they did it perfectly. read more

You are going to have to wait in line. You are probably going to fight to death for a table. But the burger is fantastic. Totally worth it. (Shake Shack go home) read more

Five Guys - If one could only marry a burger - Burgers Near Me - London, XGL

I don't get the fuss. Ruddy expensive for what is essentially a pretty ordinary burger. I got the cheeseburger, at £8, added fries for £4 and a drink brought the bill up to £14.50. For that I would have expected a lot more. It's not even as though the experience is the thing. Plain interior designed to look kind of austere I suppose, but the music is way too loud and the staff - the cohort of them - seem to think they are at a dance party not flipping burgers. I expect this place will go the way of so many of these American imports. Be popular in the short term, but then die a slow death once we all wise up. Do it once, if you must! As for me, the pub across the road is looking delightful right now. read more

My excitement for the opening of Five Guys in London was a little bit over-the-top I have to admit. I even organised mates to come along on the 4th of July "because whether you know it or not (and you better believe it), this is one of the best honest-to-goodness burgers ever". In the end, only my friend Cristina and her son Cai came along for the ride. I did not expect to find a very long queue... all for a new burger! I wasn't the only over-the-top burger fan after all. The queuing lasted an hour and 20 minutes before the three of us finally got in. I waited patiently for my orders to be prepared. It was literally prepared by five guys! I'm sure it was coincidence. I was glad that Five Guys stayed true to the concept that is similar to what I've experienced in Brooklyn (my very first Five Guys burger). Free peanuts with crunchy shells and bottomless drinks. Bottomless drinks is not new in London but certainly not common. But what's very exciting in Five Guys are the Fountain Soda machines. I swear there were more than 25 drinks (at least) to choose from. An irish guy (couldn't go wrong with that beautiful accent) behind me gave a wonderful tip. Mix anything with vanilla and it will be fabulous! I tried raspberry and vanilla to amazing effect. I made several trips to the soda machine which unfortunately bloated me a bit. As for the burgers, it was as I remember it in New York. Perfect soft bread that hug the patties nicely. The seasoning of the meat was perfect. Not too salty nor bland. The extras on my bacon cheeseburger were grilled mushroom, jalapeño, tomatoes, hot sauce and pickles. Pondering on it, I think if I were to choose my last meal on earth, this one could come to mind. The challenge in multiplying branches of a successful company is that sometimes, the specialised process of creating the product becomes formulaic but subject to different results. I was a little disheartened a few months ago when I visited a California branch of Five Guys in Fullerton. The quality of my burger over there was somehow different. It must have been an isolated case of lapse in quality control (I would hope). I can gladly say that the London version totally reminded me of why I still rate Five Guys as one of my top burgers. read more

Nice burger, nice chips, far too many chips though. Great location close to seven dials/Covent Garden etc. The milkshake, that was so tasty, had the salted caramel shake, amazing. Quick service, burger was on the scale somewhere between Byron and Patty and Bun. read more

HELLO TOPPINGS. I get really excited when I have the opportunity to customize my food. When I had my Five Guys obsession in the States, that was always one brownie point I appreciated. I still preferred Shake Shack over Five Guys (get your soppy bun together though SS...), but I love that Five Guys' topping permutation can get quite eclectic. You can choose regular/grilled onions, grilled mushrooms, tomato, lettuce, jalapeno, pickles, green peppers, relish, mayo, mustard, A1 sauce, HP sauce, BBQ sauce, Tabasco sauce, ketchup, or THE WORKS if you are greedy and want everything (done that and it gets messy). There was still a line to get into the restaurant at 10 pm but it went much quicker than the line at Shake Shack. I chose the bacon cheeseburger (double patties, cheese, and bacon), regular sized Cajun fries (go for Cajun if you prefer spicy and seasoned fries), and fountain drink which I promptly filled up with Orange Coke Zero (unadvised) from the soda machine that churns out various flavors of your favorite Coca-Cola sponsored beverage. All amounting to about 12 quid. During the 10 minute wait to get my food, I hovered around the free peanuts but thought better of it as I had a feast awaiting. Upon receiving the meal, I was excited to see that bun was toasted even if it quickly became soppy after a few minutes. The burger was good, though I think the meat at Shake Shack tastes better. The fries were a bit limp and sad. They supposedly double/triple fry their fries, but the texture tends to be inconsistent. Overall I like Five Guys. I'd just go for Shake Shack instead if I were in the area again. read more

Given the hype over the American burger invasion I had to try Five Guys on a recent visit to Covent Garden. There was a fairly lengthy queue which was well managed both inside and outside of the premises. I ordered a hamburger as just as I like it (i.e. no toppings or sauce etc) along with fries which came to just under £10. The drinks looked pricey (£2.50 for unlimited coke) so I just filled up a water bottle like a cheapskate. Once an order is placed you hang around the counter until they call out your number. I had read some terrible reviews for Five Guys but I'm glad that I kept an open mind as though the food was pretty good. The presentation of the burger could have been better but that didn't really put me off. They even put an extra scoop of fries in the bag leaving me well fed. P.S there is plenty of seating downstairs read more

My boyfriend told me this place was da bomb, and he was right! I feel bad I couldn't have appreciated it more when he took me (was feeling pretty ill. Worst timing ever!). But despite my illness and being appalling company that night (sorry sweety!) I definitely appreciated the food. The peanutty taste in those beautifully soft burgers were divine, and everything else about them (the size, the cheese, those gorgeous bacon pieces which boggled my mind how they were even made) were beyond on-point. They have a drinks machine where you can choose between 100+ soft drinks combinations. This seriously has to be seen to be believed! There were so many things I wanted to try! And had my belly been feeling right I would have. Settled for some tasty Coke & Lime in the end (always was a fave of mine). Grateful to Five Guys for making my boyf a happy man (he is seriously your fanboy). And really appreciated the burger I had there. His recommendation of your burgers being the best was beyond mere fanboyism though, their amazingness is beyond ambiguity~! read more

I finally made my first trip to Five Guys about four months after opening? Why? I hate queues. In my experience, queuing for food is rarely worth it? So would it be worth it at Five Guys? Luckily, when we decided to come (before a nearby show), the queue was relatively short. Only about 10 people outside. Thanks goodness! We grabbed some nuts once we got inside to nibble on while we were in the inside queue. One huge issue I have with Five Guys is the fiddliness. It's just plain fiddly. Too many choices. What do I do with that? I order everything. Well that's not true. I didn't want all the sauces. So I ordered all the veggies. Since I had jalapenos on my burger, I went for mayo and hot sauce as well. We also got cajun fries to go along side. I got a soda and the other half ordered a Brooklyn Lager. I had a raspberry coke zero and dr. pepper zero while I was there. The soda machine is pretty dang cool with all the options. The burgers are pretty good. I mean, there are better burgers in London if you have the time, but for a quick bite to eat, they are pretty good. I was expecting mine to be a bit spicier given the jalapenos and hot sauce. All the toppings does make for a bit of a messy burger, but if you go slow you can avoid some of it. The chips were pretty mediocre. They were undercooked and overseasoned. That was an unfortunate downside to the whole meal. So I say Five Guys burgers are a solid three stars. I'm giving them an extra star for the soda machine and free peanuts. It's a nice touch. I'm not sure how many times I'll be back when I know I can get better food for the same price or cheaper at other locations, but if I need a quick bite, I will probably keep it in mind. read more

I'd heard a lot of good things about this place recently so thought I'd best see what all the hype was about. I ordered the hamburger (with lots of free additional toppings such as grilled onions, grilled tomatoes, pickle, etc.), the spicy fries and a refillable soft drink. The burger was tasty and quite big but it wasn't really anything special. The fries were very good, nice and crispy but not too much, and you got a lot for your money - I had a the smallest option. The drink on the other hand was Amazing!!! They have a drinks machine with 100 different flavours! Firstly I tried Raspberry Diet Coke, then Fruit punch Fanta, Peach Sprite, followed by Peach Fanta to compare and topped it off with a take out of grape Fanta - definitely my fav of the ones I tried. The price was reasonable (roughly around £12.50 for burger, fries and a drink) and very central location. I would definitely recommend going here, my only tip would be to take small samples of the drinks then you can try them all without constantly going to the loo!! read more

Five Guys seems to be a story of marketing success rather than one of a quality product. The burgers are sloppy, greasy and completely unremarkable. The fries are good in terms of texture, but salty in the extreme. Price-wise it's a shocker... you'll probably end up around the £25 mark (if not higher) for two people. In terms of the surroundings, they're about as bland as the food; bare and obviously done on the cheap. If you want a good burger in London, there's Patty & Bun, Dirty Burger and Lucky Chip, to name just a few of the better options. read more

2 years. 2 years this review has been in the making and it's finally here! Five Guys UK opened not long ago in London. From the very second I heard about the opening my heart flipped. Today I actually visited the UK version of this American classic with @paigewilliams0n. Upon arrival the smell of a distinctive American diner hit me straight in the face, which immediately had my mouth salivating. Not long after I rushed to the counter to see what they had to offer. The distinctive red and white lettering told me I was in safe hands, not to mention the welcoming smiles of the cashiers. The whole establishment is an open kitchen, meaning you can see your whole meal being prepared, this put me at ease knowing it wasn't all frozen like other fast food restaurants. Upon close inspection to the menu I decided on a Bacon Cheeseburger, like there was ever going to be another choice. Imagine my amazement when the cashier hands me a lest of maybe 15 toppings and asks which I'd like on my burger, as it was my first experience at Five Guys I thought I'd keep it simple with just lettuce. I opted for the large fries because go big go home, right? The first thing ill say about Five Guys is they really do give you generous portions. As I watched the chef prepare my meal they took maybe a 30oz cup and fill it with fries, then throw the rest of the basket into the bag. The burger came wrapped in tin foil, keeping it fresh and toasty. A modern revelation on other fast food restaurants. As I slowly unwrapped the burger trying not to tamper the integrity of such a extraordinary event the smell of flame grilled fresh beef hit me like a baseball bat. The bun felt moist but not soggy, the patty; crumbly but not dry. The bacon; crispy and flavoursome and the cheese. Oh don't get me started on the cheese, the cheese game on this burger was heavy. In a good way, the cheese supported the patty better than any condiment. It gave the burger an extra element, an extra texture. The fries; words can't describe the fries, that peanut oil they use to fry them in gives them an extra crunch that can't be obtained from sunflower or vegetable oil. Perfect level of salt. Absolute perfection. The drinks machine in Five Guys allows for over 100 combinations of drink, the one of many I opted for was Coke Cherry Vanilla. Simply perfect. No more words. Although pricey this meal will fill you for days. Don't mess about. 6/5 read more

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I actually only came here because my first choice for dinner was full and I was starving. Fries are delicious (plus they give you extra in the bag) and I do like having so many topping choices. Burger is decent, definitely better than McDonalds but only slightly. For the price I would expect a much better bun that doesn't get so soggy. Also the grilled cheese has lettuce in it, which I do not understand. I've never seen grilled cheese with lettuce it just sounds off. If they are going for American classic they are not doing it right. To me, Five Guys is a familiar spot since there are plenty in my hometown so it's a safe choice for food. Walking in here felt like I was back in the US. This is a good place for a quick bite to eat but honestly there are much better burgers in the area. read more

I love 5 guys! It has been a while since enjoying the succulent burgers in the States! I don't think this particular joint met my romanticized expectations from previous encounters. However a 5 guys cheese burger with mayo, ketchup and grilled onions is welcomed any given day. Thanks read more

This is exactly what you would expect from an American chain coming into London. MASSIVE chips (not even joking but the large could feed a family of 4), brilliant juicy burgers and hotdogs that scream America. The decor is a mash of white and red (similar to In-and-Out) with the walls plastered in quotes from magazines they were featured in within the States. Although I am not quite sure the press clippings are 100% necessary, it is a big space and great for families. Great for groups of friends wanting a relaxing atmosphere to sit for a couple hours, slowly devouring the mountain of chips and endless supply of soda. read more

Burgers: tasty - get the toppings all the way!! Fries: Salty or spicy - both equally as good. Would be intrigued to try a mix of the two one day if that is allowed. Portions are pretty generous too! Drink: OH MY LORD WHAT IS THIS IS IS THE MOST AMAZING THING EVER OH MY.. JUST THERE ARE NO WORDS OXDMVZX,MCXHBN I will keep going back until I have had every possible combination. Ooh, and free peanuts! This place needs desserts though. read more

I'm really astonished that five guys has got such great reviews - there is simply nothing that I like about it: The price: I'd assumed the draw was the price, that even if it's sub-quality it's a cheap and fast eat... However with a basic hamburger at £6.75, and a cheeseburger is £8 (just to note this is on par with Meat Liquor, and the Ari Gold burger at Patty and Bun, which is drool worthy and award winning, is £7.50), and a regular fries being £4 (also to note fries are £3 at Meat Liquor, and £2.75 at Patty and Bun), I can't believe that it is! I was simply shocked by the cost! The food quality: The burger was overcooked, and made of cheap quality meat. Soggy bun, and whilst you can choose from a range of toppings for FREE, these are greasy, fatty with the salad feeling limp. The fries were soggy, low quality and too salty... A waste of time and both need to be slathered in sauce, which made me feel unwell. Although sauce is free here... eat all you want! The choice: Wow, free peanuts - really? Is that what it's takes to be different? I see very little on the menu here to make this place special or to stand out apart from these. A choice of free toppings might be an appeal - but I prefer my burger constructed, not just a random mesh of ingrediants slopped together. The restaurant: Full, busy, dirty. You have to queue up for a while to get your burgers and when you finally find a table, it's usually dirty / messy because with the sheer numbers that come though this joint, they can't keep up with the clear up. The place also just feels cheap! Why bother going here when you could go to a nice burger place - and if you want a cheap one - well why don't you go for a cheaper option at a nice burger place! Five times, really, really, really, really, really, not impressed. read more