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Earlier I had spoken to the manager, Daniel about my order without hesitation. He offered to remake my order, such a warm hearty individual! This is the true definition of customer service, and if you guys are ever in this location, feel free to say hello to Daniel and the rest of the staff at five guys who work hard every day to make individuals like myself satisfied! and ambience was beautiful as usual read more

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What can I say that they are one of my favorite burger spots. I came in on 2-27-26 around 7:30pm and ordered the classic combo but upgrade to the cheeseburger. Dominick took my order and he was nice, polite and made sure the order was correct. The food is always good and the cajun fries are so good. read more

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I had Five Guys for the first time today and was pleasantly surprised. DoorDash has a two-for-one special on the double cheeseburger. I also ordered one small Cajun and one small regular fries. The burgers were wrapped in foil and were still hot. I requested my burgers plain (I'll add my own toppings), and the request was honored, which, in my book, equals good service. The fries were warm. The Cajun fries have a hint of spice, which I enjoyed. I would definitely order from Five Guys again. Who knew? read more

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Still amazing. And not to mention they always overload with the fries lol can't even complain. The cheeseburgers are always my go to read more

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They were a few minutes late opening the doors, no apology no acknowledgment super unprofessional The service is terrible. They hire inept young ppl who don't have common sense to speak to customers as they come to eat. read more

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Mykala L.

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The food is juicy The service is great friendly and fast The ambiance works for 5 guys read more

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I. Aracely T.

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This place is always clean and the staff is really helpful. Always prepare you food quickly

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Debrah D.

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My burger was uncooked,when i went to get a refund a employee named Nancy threw a dead rat at me!The place was dirty and i saw Nancy feeding the 14 rats that were abusing a kitten in the male bathroom! Over all very plesant expirience read more

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Charlzetta W.

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I ordered online for pick up, arrived and degraded me quickly, and let me know my order was still be prepared. It was very clean inside and all condiments were available.. A few minutes later, the young man notified me my order was ready, thanked me for my patience, very courteous, and let me know he'd added a few extra fries for the wait. I ordered a small cajun fries. They were perfectly cooked hot seasoned just right and I will definitely be returning because five guys has the best fries in town! read more

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Andrea M.

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Extremely friendly and great customer service. Even though they were closing soon, they still gave great service.

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This isn't about their burgers. I just want to say how much I appreciate that their Coca Cola Freestyle machine has Caffeine Free drinks (including caffeine free Diet Coke!) I really appreciate the option and it's hard to find at the fountain. read more

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Theylove K.

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Very rude and angry ego, driven manager started arguing with me because he allowed somebody to steal my order off of DoorDash.

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Ulysses R.

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The service was great but the burger isn't as good as it ust be. The meat didnt seem to be of great quality. Had some pieces of nerves or some kind of other meat. For a 14 dollar burger I wouldnt recommend it. read more

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Love the Five Guys chain of burger places. So far I've been to the one at the Westfield Mall in Culver City, the one on Figueroa by USC, and the one in Midtown or Mid City on Venice and I must say that I received good service at all three. What I also like about Five Guys is that they all look the same inside. They keep it very simple and simplicity is the key. My go to meal from 5 guys is the double cheeseburger all the way around, NO Mushrooms, NO grilled onions but RAW onions instead with a cup of fries. I like the hot dogs too w/mustard, ketchup, relish, and RAW onions, but what I just recently discovered on Nov 18, 2023 is they have a secret MENU. "Wow, I'm so late finding this out" So I got the Grilled cheese double cheeseburger all the way around no mushrooms, no grilled onions, but RAW onions instead and it tasted alright. But I prefer the regular double cheeseburger instead any day. But in the future I will be trying more items from the secret menu. read more

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Great food... Great hotdog... Service was A1. It's great after shopping at Lowe's. It really hit the spot.

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Nadia C.

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I like coming in here, I rarely ever get anything but my boyfriend always gets the same order. When you walk in the greet you when you leave they say goodbye . No one is standing around , the place is always clean and the two managers girl with glasses and the guy with short hair are always on top of everything. Home girl with the glasses though is like a mega champ I've always noticed how she maintains a good work flow with her team. read more

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Zach H.

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Giant juicy burgers here! Love the cheese tastes so good with the meat. That bun is tough and holds it all together. The fries are great and they pile them in the bag. Grab some nuts while you wait. This spot is fast and friendly. read more

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Kyle S.

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I haven't caught his name but this nice black haired man seems to always serve us. The Burgers at Five Guys are PHENOMENAL and this one is no different. The service is really fast and the staff is nice. The food is pricy but its well worth it. read more

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Adam C.

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To say this place has fallen off a cliff would be an understatement. Quality of the food has plummeted dramatically, and the prices, my god. I just paid $20 for a basic burger and "little" fries. That's more expensive than a full service restaurant. Will never step foot in a five guys again. read more

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Nathaniel E.

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Came in by accident 2 minutes before close and the staff was still friendly and attentive. Shoutout to Rudy, he took great care of us and the food was delicious. Hands down my favorite FG. read more

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Great burgers but prices are out of control. Two hamburgers with fries are over $50. Sorry 5 guys - your prices are now out of our league.

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Irene G.

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New location! I have to admit that we are not regulars at Five Guys. We were die hard eaters at the other burger place that CA goes to! I'm sure you can figure out who I'm referring to. For political reasons we have decided to stop going there. So we decided to check out Five Guys again especially since it's in our local neighborhood! Welcome! Always great to see new businesses open! I have to say the Cajun fries are on point! Everyone provided great service and social distancing was easy to do. read more

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Is anyone else shocked that a basic cheeseburger is $10 here? Add fries and a drink and it's about $20 for one meal. I haven't been to a Five Guys in years (in Charlotte), so I ordered the first item on the menu. There isn't a combo meal or anything, so it all adds up quick. Both soda machines were malfunctioning during my visit--one didn't add any sweetener, and the other was out of the concentrate. Paid about $40 for two people and a disappointing visit. read more

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Tried a Five Guys burger after hearing so much dismay that I haven't ever had one before. I'm a big In-n-Out fan. The cost of the Five Guys fries and drinks made the overall cost 2x higher than my favorite. $70 for 3 meals! The burger was alright- definitely so greasy that the patties fell apart as I ate it, which kinda grossed me out. It doesn't compare to an animal style double-single w/chilies. Fries were good but not worth the cost. Drink options were great but again, not worth the higher cost. But glad I tried it, so now I know. read more

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Food was good, no complaints, but come on, $19.35 for a burger, small fry and small coke? What a joke. They have too many employees standing around doing nothing. And for the cost of drinks, they need to offer more specialty drink items. Burger was good but the price was crazy. read more

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Jamie W.

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The staff that keep this spot running are great, and they're why I come back to this location anytime I'm craving a burger.

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Tee V.

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Aiden is always a ray of sunshine! Thanks for recommending the Cajun Fries, life changing! Everyone at this store is friendly and the food is always great. read more

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I don't recall the last time I tried this place. My recent visit at this LA location was a pleasant surprise. Five Guys serves up a great fast food burger and homemade tasting fries. The portions are overwhelmingly large and the service is good. read more

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I have tried this place several times & am always disappointed. I order a cheeseburger with grilled onions & mushrooms on the side. I get my burger to go and live 5 minutes away. By the time I bite into my burger- the bun is already mushy & the burger is disintegrating- even with getting the mushrooms on the side. $11.75 and the cashier was looking for a tip? The person's job is to take a burger order & they require a tip for doing their job? Please. Their milkshakes aren't bad- forget the mush burgers- how about getting better buns? read more

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Katherine P.

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I've been here twice. Both times, we ordered the Bacon Cheeseburger ($10.99) and both times, they left out our bacon. When we brought it to their attention, they gave us bacon on the side, but they were overcooked, cold and dry. Patties had zero taste, the bottom buns were soggy and gummy. I requested raw onions and there was literally one small piece on my burger. read more

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Jonathan H.

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Made an order on Postmates. Took an hour and a half. Had to call this location and ask about our Order. They told us that it's been ready for 20min. I told them "well, is there something you press to confirm the order's been ready because the app still says the order is being prepared." She tells me there's nothing they press to notify Postmates on their end. They can only control grubhub and Ubereats. I told her - then maybe you guys shouldn't be on Postmates because there's no way a Postmates driver knows to even pick up the order. She tells me - "Well there's nothing we can do." Me: "Ok...I guess I'll have to request for a refund from Postmates then." Her in a dismissive tone: "Sounds good." No apology whatsoever. Get off Postmates, Venice Blvd Five Guys. read more

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Tim M.

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$27 for 2 small hot dogs with cheese and a shake. Hot dog was cold gave me attitude then made another. Straight to the trash. Could not trust it because it took 3 different people to decide what to do. Never again. I give this place 6 more months. Grill dirty bathroom no better. read more

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Michael A.

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Just horrible. I spent 40 dollars on one burger with fries and milkshake. And once it arrived with postmates, it was completely cold, extremely bad packaging, soggy fries, the smallest bag they could find which was wet and ozing things out of the bag, and the delivery person litterly had to hold it with bare hand to deliver, NOT covid safe, everything was tragic, so after one bite, i threw everything. also did i mention the milkshake was open with no lid? disgusting. With that price, i could have gone to decent restaurant, instead i throw it out of window thanks to five guys. never again. read more

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Had Bacon Cheeseburger with everything; loved their flavors of beef, onions, mushrooms, bacon and cheese. Also surprisingly enjoyed their fresh cut potato!!! One thing I did not like is a ban which was too soft and little soggy. Otherwise enjoyed very much; better than other red&white burger place where they put too much salt on beef. read more

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Julian C.

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I ordered little cheeses burger , little Cajun fries and vanilla milk shake. Where is my milk shake?? My total was over $20!! Why did she miss it???? read more

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Emily K.

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So it was my first time visiting five guys and it was rather a terrible experience... It was my fault not to ask how to order but I didn't think I needed to build my own burger... I just ordered what was on the menu which was the bacon burger. I tasted the burger and the patties were not seasoned, no mayo no ketchup no sauce at all. And the fact that the employee did not care to ask me, it's so messed up. The bacon was the only thing that was lightly salted that's it. 22 dollars for a burger and a small fries what a waste. I paid 25 for the Hells burger at the Gordon Ramsay's burger restaurant and this? So disappointing read more

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They put fries upside down into paper bag. Bag got ripped fell down everything. Worst experience ever read more

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Second time here and exactly the same thing happened twice in a row, so I'm done with 5 guys. Don't bother with the text messages that say "let us know when you're on ur way!", or "Let us know when you're here and we'll have your food ready!". It's BS. I ordered online an hour before , answered all the texts tracking my location, and STILL waited in line 30 minutes after getting a text that "Your order is ready!" Had to approach the counter several times before they figured out that I was waitng for my order. Get ready for a hassle if you come to this location. read more

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4737 W Venice Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90019
Mid-City
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(323) 857-0021
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Hours

What time does Five Guys open?

Five Guys opens at 10:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Five Guys close?

Five Guys closes at 11:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 10:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Payment methods

Does Five Guys take credit cards?

Yes, Five Guys takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Five Guys have catering options?

No, Five Guys does not have catering options.

Does Five Guys serve alcohol?

No, Five Guys does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Five Guys allow dogs?

Yes, Five Guys allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Five Guys have outdoor seating?

No, Five Guys does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Five Guys have parking?

Yes, Five Guys has parking options. Validated Parking

Other Amenities

Does Five Guys have free WiFi?

Yes, Five Guys has free WiFi.

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Your nearby Five Guys at 4737 W Venice Blvd in Los Angeles is ready to offer you a classic take on burgers, hot dogs, fries, milkshakes and more. Whether it's using fresh ground beef (there are no freezers in our restaurants), double-cooking our fries in 100 percent peanut oil, hand-preparing fresh ingredients every morning or serving peanuts while you wait, we strive to provide the best experience each and every time you visit. With more than 250,000 ways to customize your burger and 1,000+ milkshake combinations, satisfying your craving is just a click away.

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4.1(1.1k reviews)

2.0 mi•Koreatown

This was my first time here from Las Vegas and let me tell you the food here was amazing…read more I had the half chicken with side salad which included beets, which I love. And also a side of rice. Also ordered an Horchata. The service was fast and efficient. The lady at the counter was friendly and kept the linE moving and had a good system going. This was a cool hole in the wall spot with a lot of traffic coming in and out and you can feel the buzz of how good the food was. I will definitely come back when I am in town.

Small little shop that's always bustling with business. No frills and the kitchen staff are always…read morefiring on all cylinders. I got chicken, rice, and beans. The chicken is white meat, but mine came a little dry for my taste. The skin was the best part - well roasted and flavorful. The black beans were decent, the rice was good. I did have to wait half an hour on a weekday in between lunch and dinner (when it was "less" busy, but less is relative - this place is always busy) so I walked around and did errands. I came back, the staff looked at me and called my name knowing I went out, and I took it to-go to eat at home nearby.

Wood fire chicken

Half chicken, rice and salad

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Master Zhu

3.6(9 reviews)

0.9 mi•Arlington Heights

Im not a fan of Panda Express, but this place beats it by miles.The food is fresh and very…read moretasty.Many cooked to order dishes too Check them out

Good portion plate sizes. The Chinese lady there I think has OCD but an good place overall for an…read morehole in the wall hood Chinese spot!

6. BBQ Pork Spare Ribs (4pcs)

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The Burger Palace

3.8(87 reviews)

2.0 mi•Jefferson Park

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Great local burger spot. A throwback to old school good burgers in the neighborhood. I got the…read morepastrami burger (colossal?). And it was good. Filling and exactly what I expected from a Good hood burger. The fries, old school and delicious. The service was quick and easy. No drama and fast. The only unnerving this is walk up only. So you're standing at an intersection twiddling your thumb. There is no ambiance. Walk up and order, leave. Def recommend.

Prices got pricey over the years but that's expected. Loved this place since I was a kidread more