I've been hearing about Five Guys from friends around the country for years now. So when my coworkers and I saw the sign going up down the street from work, we got stoked. And when it finally opened? We were beating down the door to try it out. The burgers are good. Best "fast food" burgers I think I've had. They manage to make the burgers well done while still being juicy, true to the signage. The fries, good lord, the fries! First, you get a TON with your order. A regular is enough for two people in my experience. And you gotta go with the Cajun style. Seriously. The service so far has been fast and friendly. The place is popular and new, so the line gets crazy around meal times. But they manage to keep it moving well. The restaurant seems to be kept pretty clean by the staff, so that's cool. All in all, I really dig this place, and am excited to have it so close to work. My cholesterol and bank account aren't, but you can't win 'em all, right? read more

Wow! What an interesting place. I was kind of sold on the place even before I tasted my burger (which was outstanding) just because it is operated so differently than most fast-food joints. From an operations management standpoint, it was fascinating. I want to go in there and do a case analysis for the Harvard Business Review. First off--it looks very very clean. They had ten people on shift for the lunch rush. Nobody was standing around. Everyone was busy and effeciently going about their tasks. There was no line, but it was pretty busy all the same. When the second cashier was not busy, she quickly went to wash the front windows and clear tables and straighten up the dining area. All the employees were native English speakers and not the sort of low-pay-scale people you might see at most fast-food places, so am guessing that this company actually manages to pay a living wage to its employees. This matters to me. Furthermore the employees all looked liked they were enjoying their work. Shouting occassional encouragements and almost cheering each other on as they worked. Second, this place does not aspire to be something it is not. It's a burger place. If you don't eat meat, this is not the place for you and it is not going to pretend to cater to you. It has a simple, very easy to grasp menu--not too many different things--but lots of topping options. For my fist time there, in the 30 seconds I waited for my order to be taken, the menu made it clear how to order what I wanted in the easiest manner possible. I got small burger "all the way" which is with all the normal toppings I might want - lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, mushrooms, mustard, ketchup...etc... plus jalapenos...which were also available from a list below that. I took my burger to go... for a small it was pretty huge. It was loaded with toppings, but it was wrapped in foil and therefor easy to eat without losing any of the contents. I also had an order of Cajun fries which were actually spicey. I love spicey foods, so most things that pretend to be spicey I find bland. These were really quite well seasoned. The big order is more than enough for two people to share...I think we shoul have had a regular order to share. Third, the price was reasonable. I am guessing the average check per person is abou $10 for a burger, drink and an order of fries. More money than McDonald's or Burger King...but a much better quality of food, too. (And employees that are Native English speakers--bonus). I think this place compares favorably to a place like Kelly's Roast Beef as far as price and food quality goes... what I liked more about Five Guys was that their employees seemed so upbeat and that the place operated like a well oiled machine. It was impressive. I am going to learn more about this company. read more

I am no way a food snob, but to preface this, I do make my own gourmet burgers (and often times, a Bubba Burger) on my Weber Grill, so anything less is likely not going to impress me. I went to Five Guys for the first time after hearing about it and driving by it all the time. The experience was mixed. The help behind the counter was great, friendly and informative once she found out i have never been to the restaurant before. The good stops here. 2 of the 3 stars are for the friendly counter person. The burger was very average, I equate it to an overpriced Wendy's burger. Fries was okay, but not great. Not likely to be a repeat patron. read more

Just crushed a cheeseburger and fries from this place...cash money homie! This is the Cadillac of "fast food" type burgers. For those who reviewed this place looking for a medium rare patty with homemade mayo, you went to the wrong joint. Stick to the Met Bar or hit up Burton's by Fenway. The only reason I give it four stars instead o five is the fries. I appreciate their freshness, however, I prefer shoestrings like you get at McDonald's. Having said that, these fresh cut spuds were cooked perfectly and were nice and crispy. The service at this Natick location was great. One last point that I must make is on the new soda machines. I've seen these in a few other places but they really make the difference. The wife and I went all out and tried a Peach Sprite and followed that up with a Grape Sprite. Just a nice novelty to an already excellent experience. read more

I love their fries. I usually order with no salt so I can enjoy the ketchup without sodium overload. Also, if they are going into my car, I double bag. The other nite I showed up at 9:59 and they were happy to take my order, even though they were ready to close. That was really nice!! Veggie Sandwich all the way was incredible! FYI ground beef will give you mad cow disease, so steer (ha) clear! Still a great place, even with worthy competition such as Lee's, Smashburger, etc. Peace out, read more

Best "fast food" burger ever... if you can even call it that. The regular burgers are double patties, so if you aren't super hungry go with the little version. Mistakes I've made twice now and can never finish my burger :( . The burgers are juicy and delicious. They have like 15 free toppings that range from lettuce, onion, pickles, to fresh jalapenos, A1, grilled peppers, mushrooms, onions, and BBQ sauce. Seriously the burgers are SOOOOO good. The bacon is crispy. The buns are soft. The cheese is melted. Its what a good burger should be. I always get grilled onions. They are so good. The fries come in regular or cajun. We tried the cajun last night and they are just heavily seasoned with cajun powder-- not that awesome. I don't like their fries anyway. They are wayyy too mushy for me, not crispy at all. Not sure if next time I'll see if they can cook them more. But overall worth the 45 minute drive in traffic last night for this burger. read more

We drove 20 minutes to eat at this place and I was soooo excited to have a juicy burger. The burger was pretty good the meat wasn't too dry and it was given in hearty portions. The ordering was very simple and there was plenty of toppings options to choose from. My only sadness with this place were the fries which were bland and the lack of a milk shake. I really wanted a milkshake which I expect from a good burger diner. We will eat here again. read more

Went here for the first time today after hearing a lot about it. Considering this was the first burger I've had in months, I thought it was absolutely delicious, but my opinion could be biased. The "cheeseburger" is actually a double cheeseburger. I had no idea until I got it. Luckily, I was really hungry. I'm to assume the "Little Cheeseburger" is only one patty. Also, there really aren't any options besides beef burgers, hot dogs and fries. There is a grilled cheese and a "veggie sandwich" on the menu, but I can only assume most people don't order those. If there had been a turkey option, I prob would have opted for that, but I was forced to eat beef and it was absolutely delicious. It's a huge plus that there's no extra charge for any toppings and the service was very speedy. This place is absolutely no frills which makes the price of the food very understandable. read more

Best burger around these days. Experience is loud and can be entertaining. Make sure you know what you want on your burger. Start slow first time you try it - All the Way or Everything can be a monster to eat. Fries are generous - order a small. Definitely a large step above the standard burger joints - guess that's why they're growing so fast... read more

My very first job was at a place in New York called the Chicken Kitchen. The place was always filthy. One day, I watched as one of the cooks dropped a piece of chicken in the garbage. The manager told him to pick it out - and put it on the grill - "Don't worry, it will kill the germs" he said. Disgusted, and an obnoxious teenager, I asked if he would like me to clean the rest room with his lunch. I could put it on the grill after to - you guessed it - kill the germs. And just like in a movie, I quit and was fired at the same time. What does the chicken kitchen have to do with this Five Guys? Most five guys are busy - constantly - but despite that - they are generally immaculate. I went in to the Natick store one day for a late lunch - not crowded - more like a manageable busy. After I ordered, and was waiting, I looked around and noticed something. The place was filthy - not the peanut shell filthy, but the kind of gross garbage everywhere - on unoccupied tables, all over the floors - well it reminded me of the Chicken Kitchen. My appetite now lost, I actually shot a video of the restaurant, and called 866-345-GUYS to let them know what happened - even offered to send them the video clip (if Yelp allowed videos I'd share it) They apologized, said they'd have someone look into it and that they would call me back. Never heard back. So my advice to you - if you go to this particular five guys - have a look around before you order. read more

Anyone who works in food service will shake their head in frusteration at this: I was the girl who walks in right when they open and asks for a pretty hefty meal, then sits and eats by myself while talking on the phone. Sorry peeps. Fries are amazing so obviously I always think the burger will be up to par... but it's not. *Down one star* Also, the time I visited, the place was kinda dirty looking which is not what you'd expect at like 11am on a Sunday with no one else in there. *Down one star* read more

We drove past and doubled back. So glad to see five guys up here after we moved! As usual, a fan of good burgers. This five guys is cleaner than I'm used to too, and had the fancy soda machines. Great burgers and fries as always. Will be back for more! The one star I'm taking away is because while it feels so awesome to be eating fries and burgers, somehow fiveguys fries and burgers always make me feel aweful an hour after. Don't know why, but I'll still eat it. :) read more

Check the contents of your take-out bag before you leave! So annoying to get all the way home to discover wrong burgers. And they are not very nice about it when call back to complain. Comped my return and not nicely. Not enough for the inconvenience. And unfortunately happens frequently. Yummy when it is right through! read more

This was disappointing. Place was filthy. The only 2 trash receptacles were at capacity (and then some), the tables not cleaned (of course people being the slobs they are, assume someone else will clean up for them), and floor needed some attention. Also, the one! napkin dispenser was empty and both gallon dispensers of ketchup were empty. What was more annoying was the good times the employees seemed to be having behind the counter yuking it up while ignoring the basics of operating a restaurant. So, that's what you get for $20: 2 hamburgers and 1 med. fries. Really much more than it should be and much less than I would expect. This place needs better management. read more

Today was the first time I had a burger from her but it most certainly will not be the last. This was the best fast food burger I have ever had. Had a "small" bacon cheeseburger, with lettuce, onions and ketchup, and it was plenty big enough. One thing that caught my eye. We had called in a huge take out order. The receipt listed each item ordered separately and numbered them. The corresponding items were also clearly numerically marked and easy to find. read more

Customizable burgers and crispy thick fries! Five Guys is known for their fries made from Idaho potatoes - regular and cajun style. I LOVE the cajun fries here....I could just that for my entire meal. Everyone raves about their burgers and I like them but I don't think I am blown away. I like that I can add grilled mushrooms, raw jalapenos and other topping for no extra charge. I think the Small Cheeseburger is big enough for one if you also want to try their fries. Their burgers aren't cheap but it makes sense since they let you add unlimited toppings. They give you a lot of fries and there is only one size so I recommend sharing. I will have to say that I love Five Guys Burgers for their Cajun Fries. I agree with others that reviewed this place that their burgers aren't to die for. I will be back for fries for sure. read more

Fast food burgers? Sign me up! It's fast food, so please adjust expectations accordingly. I found the burgers extremely flavorful, sized nicely and coming on a great bun. The fries should be illegal, they're so good! Free-fils on the fountain drinks and peanuts while you wait? What's not to love?!?! Five stars are a definite possibility, but I've only eaten from there twice. read more

Ronald McDonald, eat your heart out! There is a new king of burgers in this town! Thank you Five Guys for finally coming close to home! The last time I had Five Guys was down in Dedham. Now, living in Acton, Dedham is a ways away, but Natick, isn't too bad to drive for this greasy greatness. In a land of Burger Kings, McDonalds, Wendys and Arbys, Five Guys stands out like a beacon in the night for burger aficionados like me! Never will you find a burger microwaved (a la McDonalds) or put through a weird contraption (Burger King) that purports to "flame broil" the burgers. Here you have a huge griddle, plenty of grease and awesome double stacked burgers ready to go. Lastly, a review wouldn't be complete without telling everyone here about the oh so yumtastic fries. Fresh cut Idaho potatoes just is the cherry on top of this burger paradise. Next time in Natick, be sure to stop by Five Guys Burgers and Fries! read more

DO NOT go to this location. The management is awful, they schedule only 3 people on a busy night and the line end up being 25 mins for a burger. Not worth it. read more

My first Five Guys experience was a good one. My kids were in heaven at this place. I thought the burger was as flavorful as any fast food place in history. Very good fries here as well. Endless free peanuts which were pretty good also. Very loud and bright and very kid friendly. Prices seem high until you see how much food you get and realize it's a great value. Not much of the menu has any healthy aspects, but if you fly off the handle once in awhile as I do...this is a great place to do it. read more

The Boyfriend and I have eaten here twice in the last 6 weeks. The fries are really, really good. Their cheeseburgers are okay. I'm spoiled by the great California places; In-N-Out, and Tommy's World Famous. Frankly, The Big Carl at Carl's Jr., and even a Big Mac are better than these burgers. How can they have so many toppings and sauces but no Thousand Island-like sauce??? read more

Love the gluten free fries and lettuce wrapped burgers. The kids love the soda mixer and exploring different combos.

I'm giving this place 3 stars for it's exact rating "A-ok" This place is pretty good and I really enjoy the whole not-using-frozen thing. It's also Ice cold inside, which is great on a hot summer day. However, when I compare it to the holy grail of Burgers,In and Out Burger, it's just good. not at the In and Out pinnacle of deliciousness. None the less, worth visiting. read more

For a chain place it's got good food. I really enjoyed my burger. A way better option than other chain burger places. The only down side to the visit was no real vegetarian options other than bread filled with condiments, lettuce, tomato, onion. Would be nice to have a real veggie burger option. Too bad, I'll probably go back but will have to be with friends and not my girlfriend because of the limited veggie option. read more

We always have a great experience when we go to Five Guys. The food & service is great! The people who work there are wonderfully friendly and do a very good job building the burgers! Whenever we order a large fry it is always enough for 3 people! Yummy Fries! We like eating there or bringing it home... We will return again and again! read more

The burgers here are excellent, but I've had better--for example, the Friendlies Vermont Burger. I don't eat french fries so no opinion of those. There is a major problem with this restaurant: the only drinks offered are bottled water (yay!), and soda fountain drinks that have the usual unpleasant tastes and lots of dangerous high fructose corn syrup. NO MILK. NO BOTTLED FRUIT JUICE. I have not gone back, and I warn people about the anti-customer drink problem. read more

Generally, I'm not impressed with Five Guys' burgers. I think they're fairly bland and pretty overrated, not to mention slightly overpriced. What they do nail though is the fries. Easily best fries around! The reason I'm unhappy with them this time around is two-fold. 1. Asked for BBQ souse on the burger AND on the side. Get the side of souse and it's the tiniest amount imaginable -- maybe an 8th of a container. Basically, what is usually left at the end of a meal. Now, I'm not asking them to use critical thinking or anything but if someone wants bbq souse on and on the side, it probably means they really like the souse, no? Either way, you can't be giving people that little souse, that's just stupid and waste of time for me to go ask for more. The second reason is I ordered a bacon burger which came with, wait for it, no bacon... I had two bites left and was like, didn't I order a bacon burger?? Checked the receipt, says {bacon}, ask my friends (who also got the bacon burgers) and one said, I think I have it, the other said he saw a couple of bits. I'm like, is this a joke?? No bacon or bacon bits?? I don't even know which one is worse. They're pretty good with putting all the toppings on that I rifled through when ordering. Was I supposed to ask for bacon on my bacon burger?? Most likely, it's the bacon bits scenario which really pisses me off. When people order bacon on sandwiches or burgers, they want at least 2 (if not 3) STRIPS of bacon that you can taste and crunch, not a hint of bacon! read more

Pure deliciousness - that's how you sum up Five Guys. I can't find another fast food joint that has such a good burger and fries. Yummmmm.

Heart attack on a plate. Our first trip in there was incredibly confusing, so my husband asks for a simple burger and ends up with a double patty monstrosity with bacon. Portion sizes are out of control. The smell of peanuts inside is nauseating -- if someone opened the door, somebody with peanut allergies might literally die in the parking lot (okay, kidding!). Not my cup of tea -- I ditched and enjoyed a nice Panera sandwich next door. read more

I think it's only fair to judge a fast food burger against other fast food burgers. Comparing 5 Guys to any other fast food burger and it's immediately obvious. 5 Guys is much better. Made to order and not reheated in a microwave, their burgers are tasty and juicy (note: the regular burger is a double) and the fries are about as good as those I've had in Belgium. (note: the large could feed a family of 4). You can't judge fast food on nutrition, so leave the calorie counting app at home and enjoy. read more

Amazing burgers. A bit pricier than fast food but so much better. They have one of the new coke machines which I Love. Don't go there if you have a peanut allergy since there's boxes of them everywhere for you to munch on while you wait. Service is quick. Decor is sterile white and red but you don't really go there for the ambiance. read more

Just like my previous review..after a movie my boyfriend and I went to Five Guys for a quick burger and fries. The food was great as usual, however the service was terrible. Apparently there was a misunderstanding with the workers making the food so one of them was yelling and screaming at the rest of them for about 10 minutes straight. She was so obnoxious, it was really unfortunate. It put a damper on the entire experience. read more

I had to go ya know to the bathroom at this location. As I went I noticed feces on the floor, urine around the seat etc. not Happy with that. Please wipe after you use the restroom. Other than that GREAT food and service read more

Hmmm..this place was talked up so much and there was a decent line when I went to get a burger..and I just wasn't all that impressed. It was good, but I didn't think it was phenomenal. It got soggy pretty quickly too, quite a mess to eat. Maybe I just don't have a good appreciation for fast food burgers (I'm not a big fan of In-n-Out either) - so you can discount my review based on that! read more

I do not know a lot about cheese burgers, but this is one of the better places to have a cheeseburger when you compare it to McDonald's, Wendys or Burger King. Love the fries too. If you want to cut down on the meat, Order the Kid size :) and a regular fries, I am sure that would be good for a weekday lunch. read more

LOVE IT! Hand made, fresh patties, with whatever you want and a LOT of fries! Yummmmmmm ... the fries are hand cut and fried in the restaurant. The fries are cooked in peanut oil .. be aware! Also, the coke machine has a lot of options!! We go here regularly, and have sine they opened a few months ago!! read more

Five Guys is like Wendys with very few menu choices.... great fries... some fun to the concept.... but a wasted chance to have a great burger chain. The corporate founders are too cheap to properly train the staff and get them safe food certified as required for restaurants so they wouldn't have to serve only well done burgers under MA law.... Five Guys tries to make up for it by using VERY FATTY MEAT to avoid dry burgers.... but they end up with a stringy gristly burger... Pink Slime?? The real shame is that Five Guys could be a great place.... but the corporate founders insist (according to staff at three different locations) on doing everything on the cheap.... and assuming that the employees are without skills and that customers won't know the difference.. even down to preventing stores from selling milk shakes and other stuff that would be great. Instead of great burgers and atmosphere like Johny Rockets..... Five Guys is a glorified Burger King... Believe me, the burgers are not any better and they are more expensive. read more

The food at this location was ok, the atmosphere was very cold, talking to the employee at the register was like talking to a stone.

I should have known. The star is for the fries ... which merit 5 stars. BUT, come on ... burgers "cooked well done and juicy" give me a break. NO choices but MEAT here except drinks. After shelling out close to $11.00, I had a burnt burger, an order of fries and a small root beer. Did I say $11.00 ? The place was less than clean, way noisy and the 'take away - my clothes reeked of hamburger; so I ate my sweater for dinner. I should have known. read more

Good energy here, but try to get there before noon because when it's crowded there's a serious Lord of the Flies vibe that can overtake the place. The little burgers are plenty filling and come nicely equipped when ordered All the Way. I especially like the sautéed mushrooms. The snow white buns seem likely to be PHO-laden - I'm afraid to check for fear of feeling even more guilty when we eat here. The large fries easily feed a family of four - which helps keep the total bill around $25. It's as if the spilling-over-into-the-bag portions are mandated at a corporate level. The drink station offers a glimpse into the future of fountain drinks with a splendid array of mix-ins and a wide selection of soda and soda water. Free peanuts. A good time for the whole family. Makes me lament the lack of an In 'n Out Burger location on the east coast a little less. I like it. read more