Free peanuts at a burger joint? Odd yet fun! Came here for lunch and boy does it get packed. We had to sit outside but that is OK because it was a nice day. So the menu is really short and simple which I really like- they have burgers, fries, hot dogs, a veggie thing and a grilled cheese. So I ordered a little cheeseburger with everything. Beware a "little cheeseburger" is not little at all- it just means it has one hamburger patty- which was enough for me! The regular cheeseburger comes with TWO patty's- what the heck? That is like a cholesterol overload. I like how the toppings are included in the price of the cheeseburger- no extra charge for mushrooms, etc. So the cheeseburger was packed with juicy yumminess and was very flavorful, I was impressed. However, the thing that did it for me was the Cajun fries!! Holy guacamole- those Cajun fries were deeeeelicious. I had to consciously stop myself from eating all the fries so I could have some room to eat the cheeseburger. I would go back and just order the fries and be happy. My advice: Order the Cajun fries or else. If you aren't a big eater, order the little cheeseburger. read more

Bacon Cheese Burger? $4.99 First word is Bacon correct? When my order came there was no Bacon. I walked up to the counter and mention that the bacon was missing.The person at the counter got some nerve to ask me if i still wanted it? what kind of question is that? They handed me a few broken pieces of bacon in a eating Napkin. Really? What kind of Customer service is this? Oh yea not only that your burger will come in a foil wrapping paper that makes the buns all soggy because it was toasted. French Fries- $2.49 Nothing to write home about here. It comes in a cup no ventilation of any sort hence by the time you reach the bottom the fries a soggy. Soft Drink- $ 1.79 Was satisfy with the many selections they had for drinks. 1 star for the many ingredients they offer 1 star for clean environment $10 for a meal here at Five Guys While at In-N-Out is half the price and clearly superior in customer service and quality read more

OVERALL RATING = 4 / 10 The EATS: Cheeseburger (little) w/Everything minus pickles = 7 French Fries (Five Guys style) = 6 Peanuts = 6 The DRINKS: N/A ATMOSPHERE = 1 SERVICE = 1 APPEAL = 4 The Burger - Couple people have mentioned that this burger isn't comparable to In-n-Out burger. That's not true. If you were in the mood for a good, fast-food burger, and In-n-Out (the reigning king of fast-food burger in SoCal) is just down the street from this place, you're going to have to decide which one you'd want to go for. For myself, I would choose In-n-Out in most cases and reason why is the price and the secret sauce. The 5G burger is good because they offer grilled onions and grilled mushrooms and slighty thicker patty, but because they offer a bunch of toppings and condiments, the price is more. So I may give a regular 5G's joint an overall score of 7, but this particular establishment... this leads to the next main point. Atmosphere/Service - Buddies and I wait in line for 20 minutes to order the food. We wait another 30 minutes to actually get our food (50 minutes!!) The AC was broken and the place was a good 5 degrees hotter inside than it was outside. I surmise it broke cause the door was constantly open for the line to get through. Even if one were fortunate enough to find a table inside, one wouldn't enjoy having the meal inside a sauna. We took our food to the El Pollo Loco across the lot. The food is good, but not worth all this nonsense. My advice is to wait for the hype to settle down and the lines and the wait to shorten. I'm sure more and more 5G's are opening up in SoCal so it shouldn't be too long for it to happen. The burger and fries are good, but definitely not in the top 5 burgers in SoCal. Maybe the top 5 of fastfood burgers...? Score may go up, but for now the wait is not worth it! You may enjoy now if you're ridiculously patient. read more

Figured I should try this since there was a lot of hype about it. They were definitely busy but one interesting feature is how they give you peanuts while you wait in line/ for your food. As for the burgers, they were definitely good in that dirty, greasy, downright gluttonous kind of way. Yes, the buns are a bit mushy, but that is the point. These are the kinds of burgers you would get at a truck stop. I don't know why people are comparing it to In-n-Out because I feel like they are two completely different styles of restaurants/burgers. If you want that perfectly put together burger--go to In-n-Out. The fries were realllly good and I liked that they were fried in Peanut Oil. This is what makes them different than other burger places. The cajun fries--not so great. Just tasted like they were over seasoned. I would definitely go back though. read more

Really? Only 3.5 stars?? I thought this place was pretty good. Complimentary peanuts available while you wait to order. Service was good. Love all the topping options you can get for free. Don't love that they have the calories right by the menu items, but whatever, I still got a Cheeseburger (~$5.09) with Mayo, Lettuce, Pickles, Tomatoes and Grill Mushroom and it was delicious! Loved the fries too, both the regular and the Cajun. Sprinkle fries with some malt vinegar for a bit of a twist. We'll be back. :) read more

Damn you Yelp and you're insurmountable power! I first found out about Five Guys (Carson location) randomly...starving, stoned, and tired, we walked in. Five Guys in my mouth, blew my mind. I mean, the experience blew my mind. Needless to say, I used my hyping abilities to build up this place and once I found out about this location (Orange), people were curious. The problem: Yelp. Yelp is the ultimate "hype" man and Yelp has just a couple more friends than I do. We wait in line for 20 minutes in the blistering heat, then wait inside a sauna of smoke and five...hundred fat guys body heat for another 30 minutes waiting for our order. Even the delicious peanuts couldn't redeem this place. The experience this time...unpleasant. Conclusion: In-N-Out is still king, but Five Guys every once in a while to change things up, isn't a bad idea. Advice: Wait 3-4 months for the hype to die down. So you can actually enjoy your burger in some A/C. Advice to Yelp: Stop being so good at what you do. read more

I came here because of the hype so I had high expectations. My goal was to see if this place was better than 1. Shake Shack in NYC and 2. In-n-Out. Epic fail. Menu was simple enough: Burgers and Fries but no ice cream shakes. Out of 5 stars, I will begin to delete the stars due to the following: -1: meat was dry, cooked extremely well done -1: cheese was cold and not melted -1: came wrapped in an aluminum foil and caused the burger to be soggy and fell apart while I was eating it. Total: 2 stars only. Save your money and appetite and go to In-n-out for a real burger. Or buy a ticket and fly to NYC and eat at Shake Shack. read more

Five Guys is the best fast food burger on the planet. The standard burger has two patties and you get to choose from a plethora of toppings. The little burger, for the health conscious among us, is only one patty. The Cajun fries are totally addictive, and you only need to get the regular size because they'll fill half of your bag with fries no matter what size you order. Are you hungry while you wait? No problem! Enjoy free peanuts! Take as many as you want! You won't have to wait long, because service is generally fast, even when the line is out the door. Comparisons to In-N-Out Burger are lazy, because the In-N-Out menu is really limited, the fries aren't anything special, and the burger patties are thinner than 5 Guys. read more

Y'all know this one is coming. I ordered two little BACON cheese burgers with some modifications and Cajun fries. Got my order, came home, opened the burgers to find that both were missing the modifications as well as the bacon... you know... the thing you pay extra for. So I'm irritated cause I want bacon, I need the calories. I call and let them know and ask for a remake and I'll bring back the incorrect burgers; no need to remake fries, those are fine. The dude on the phone is chill and says they will remake them. I head back; super nice exchange and get the new burgers. ROUND TWO! Head home, sit down, open the burgers... (you won't believe it...) still NO BACON!!! I feel like spongebob in the missing pickles episode. This is wildly uncool, and I hope everyone that was working the night of 12/11/20 is ashamed of themselves. Needless to say I will not be returning to this five guys and I advise anyone reading this do the same. 0/10 stars; would not suggest to a friend. DO BETTER CHILDREN. read more

SO overrated. A whole lot of hype for nothing! The burger wasn't bad, but it was definitely not comparable to In-n-Out. There's just something classic about what In-n-Out offers. I had a Little Bacon Cheeseburger, all the way, which just means all the extra toppings. It was not little. It tasted fine, but again, not worth the price and wait. I could make a burger like that at home. Someone said it's like something homemade. I agree. Not something I want to pay for. And the fries. SOO much stuff about how their fries are the best and all that. I would take McDonald's fries over those! :( It was disappointing. It was greasy. I was full, but not all that satisfied. I don't think I'll be going back. Not anytime soon at least. Now I'm craving In-n-Out... great. read more

I had heard the bravado and blustering that was blowing from the East Coast about this establishment giving In-N-Out a run for its money and when a train stopped me in its lot I decided to give it a try. I can safely say that it was much ado about nothing.. I was put off almost the moment I stepped into the store. They had numerous employees, yet only one person working the register. My annoyance with the wait was quickly replaced by my annoyance with my surroundings. If I wanted to dodge piles of crap and peanut shells I would have joined the circus -- my advice, get a broom. Before ever getting to taste the food I was already thinking that In-N-Out had a leg up. I could have forgiven all of the above if the food was successful in making me forget all that was around me -- it didn't. Before I could take my first bite of the burger the bun was falling apart, toppings were all over the place and my mood was only worsening. I should caveat this review by saying that I don't think the hallmark of good food is that you require a shower after eating it, that's reserved for good sex. Once I popped a few Luvox to quell the OCD breakout I was in the midst of I was able to taste the burger. It was of decent quality and taste, but I'll stick with In-N-Out when I want a decent burger at a reasonable price thank you. Try it if you must, but just know its going to get all over your face (and hands, and table..). read more

Sorry Guys, The meat isn't as good, the bun isn't as tastey, the fries are run of the mill, who cares about building my own burger, and the price is about 2 times the price of In-N-Out (burger and fries for $9+) Five Guys just tries to overwhelm you with choices and the ability to add your own toppings, to cover up the fact that their food isn't even in the same category of In-N-Out. Don't let that stop you from trying them though. Every business deserves the chance to impress you. They just missed their chance to impress me. read more

On August 1, I visited this Five Guys for the first time. I was curious to see how the Five Guys' burger joint compared to others. I ordered a double bacon cheeseburger and a small fries and was taken back by the cost of just these two items. My total came to $10.64! A double burger and fries at any fast food establishment is way below this amount. Five Guys must be the most expensive fast food restaurant around! Most places you can get a double burger, fries, and a soft drink for around $7 - $8. The $10.64 amount I paid did not even come with a drink! As far as the size of the burger, I would compare it to the same size that most fast food establishment portions their sizes. The fries were unique and different...I will give them that, but at $2.99 for just a small, who has ever heard of such a ridiculous price? The burger tasted okay...I was not impressed. In "N" Out burgers taste way better. I thought the burger tasted more on the greasy side. The entire time I was waiting for my number to be called, I kept thinking to myself, why on earth is this place out to charge people so much for their product? Never the less, I thought I might give Five Guys a chance and see what they had to offer, but I was not impressed and very sorry I even tried it out. Stick to In "N" Out, Fatburger, The Hat, Smashburger, and any other similar burger joint! read more

One word - OVERRATED. One of the WORSE burgers I ever had. Fries were just shy of being burnt. Only ate there because mom's a type two diabetic and was getting shaky as she waited too long to eat. Not to mention the "music" was WAY too loud. Even the cashiers had trouble hearing. It's amazing they can get any orders right. Filthy inside. Lots of peanut shells all over the place. Someone came by to clean once in a great while. All in all I would've rather eaten at Norm's - and I HATE Norm's with a burning passion. read more

Now that Five Guys is moving into SoCal I figured I should try it out and see if this Barack Obama fellow knows what he's talking about when it comes to good burgers. Dang, can you say expensive?! A bacon cheeseburger, fries, and a regular drink for $10.74 including tax...already losing points in my book. As for the burger itself, those double patties were pretty ginormous but I didn't think they were particularly flavorful. Choosing your own toppings is a plus, but UNMELTED CHEESE? Big no-no. Two thumbs up for the fries though. There aren't enough fast food places out there with thick-cut fries. In conclusion, In-n-Out remains my gold medalist for fast food burgers. The Habit gets a solid silver. Sorry Five Guys, the two other places will win me over any day of the week. read more

If you're looking for the In-N-Out Burger killer, keep looking. You won't find it at Five Guys. Nor will you find a quintuple of gentlemen. What you will find, however, are peanuts. Lots of peanuts. For free, even. Don't worry, though. Five Guys makes their money back on the burger, fries, and a soda at over $10. Not a happy meal as far as the wallet is concerned. But I digress. The burger tastes like a slab of tasteless beef nestled among some of the most delicious condiments to ever grace a burger. Make sure to order it "all the way". And the fries! Tasty, salty (or spicy, if you desire) goodness. The soda selection is pretty good, too. You will leave full, but your wallet will be empty and your tastebuds unsatisfied with regards to meat. This should be tried at least once in your life. read more

We came to Five Guys because we read online that there's a veggie sandwich (as we don't eat meat). However, my cursory online searching failed to mentioned that it literally is a "veggie sandwich". For whatever reason, I was expecting it to be like Red Robin or The Counter where there is the actual veggie patty option. However, the veggie sandwich is the bun with all the topping you would like between the bun. As such, it's a good idea to load it up with grilled mushroom, lettuce, onion, and what not because otherwise, it'll be one barren sandwich. It tasted fine although I probably wouldn't go back as it is literally a veggie sandwich. Further, our order took a considerable period of time which I couldn't understand since there was really no cooking involved with our sandwiches due to the lack of meat. The fries are all-natural and come either plain or cajun, which is merely the addition of seasoning salt. I generally do like all natural fries as they aren't crisp enough for me but if this isn't an objection of yours, then you'll like these just fine. They also offer AYCE salted peanuts in the shell that you can scoop out of big boxes located all around. As such, there are shells and skins all over the floor from messy patrons. There are also signs on the boxes and doors that warn of nut allergies and to refrain from removing said peanuts from the premises. Indeed, patrons are not allowed to consume peanuts outside in the patio because neighborhood kids may be exposed to the peanuts that are allergic to nuts. My fiance, who had the regular meaty hamburger a while ago said that he prefer In and Out's despite the smaller variety of toppings available. I think this place is like a cross between Jerry's Woodfired Dogs and In and Out, though I'm not sure if it assumed the more successful aspects of both. read more

The biggest problem with this place is the hype. I think it MAY have earned a solid 3 stars if I wasn't expecting the 2nd coming of In-N-Out or if the walls weren't covered with framed magazines articles singing its high praises. In a town with a rich history of great burger places (Knowlwood's, Ted's, Fatburger, etc), I was not only disappointed, but feeling a little pissy that I had been roped in. Five Guys' burgers are average at best. I had The Little BaconCheeseburger (Really, do we need 2 patties on a regular burger? Is this nation not fat enough?) & the best part about it was the BBQ sauce (though it's kind of on the sweet side, which you may or may no like -- I like it). The meat had no real flavor in and of itself, but it was cooked to order and good enough. The real travesty was the soggy excuse for an order of fries. On the plus side, you get to help yourself to peanuts while you wait for your order or in line. And the ambience is nice (if not a tad too reminiscent of a Rally Burger). read more

This ones for my fiancé. ;-) Get the "regular, all the way"! You won't be sorry! The price is not bad for a "regular" which includes 2-fat-ass patties and "all the way" toppings. Top grade meat- if ya know what I'm sayin'! Meh-hehe! Don't expect a miracle burger or a gourmet meal, it's intended to be a diner-ish burger joint. Sheesh whatdy'all expect?! Up to par with In-n-Out. Very similar to a homemade burger, but doesn't have that distinct taste you would crave from In-n-Out. Still five stars for the great taste of what is supposed to be though! Some people rated it so low having high expecations or based on their long wait in line- but lines are beyond their control and ok- some dood was complaining about peanut shells on the floor. Gimme a break! It is what it is... -Fiancé's words of wisdom read more

Thought their burgers are really good! It was the taste of the meat that impressed me! Obviously, they don't use cheap beef like many of the chains. I don't normally go to burger chains but this one is the exception! This is a new chain to Orange county! Not many people know about it yet as they just have two locations. Watch out In And Out....there is some serious competition! The price is high for a burger chain but they do offer good size portions and quality. So, you won't leave this place hungry! read more

I've been an In-n-Out guy my whole life, but Five Guys had me dreaming about their burgers for weeks after my first visit. The peanuts keep the kids busy while mom and dad chow down. The burgers aren't as great if you take them to-go, but that's really the same for any burger taken to-go. read more

I went to this place wanting to try a new burger, without comparing it to any other place, all the while letting Five Guys show me what they do. This particular location was great. The guy at the counter noticed we were new and offered to explain the menu to us. He was very helpful and the place was very clean and inviting. I liked the list of different toppings. I got my burger and it was huge and overflowing. Most of it was very good, I just felt like the meat didn't stand out at all. I enjoy my burger patties meaty and juicy, but this one was just a mouth full of flavorless grease. The toppings are what made my burger stand out. I don't think I would make 5 Guys my first choice for burgers...they were just ok. read more

Look I am not going to give some bias review comparing this place to In-n-out like most jackasses here. Review it for what it is, not compared to something else. This place is delicious for its own burger place. The food is made fresh and it is pretty much build your own burger which include a massive selection of toppings, such as: Mayo Lettuce Pickles Tomatoes Grilled mushrooms Grilled onions Ketchup Mustard Relish Onions Jalapeno peppers Green peppers A.1. Steak Sauce Bar-B-Q sauce Hot Sauce Bacon Why 3 stars? This place is expensive. It's about close to $20 dollars for 2 people to eat there, which includes an order of 2 burgers and 2 drinks; no Fries. Free peanuts though. lol. read more

Messy: Yes. Delicious: Yes A little pricey: Yes Better than In-n-Out: Maybe Will I come here more often than In-n-Out: No Would the distance and lack of a drive through change that: Definitely. read more

I've reviewed the Cerritos location, and pretty much all of it applies here in Orange as well. I ended up going to the one on Katella the day after I went to the one in Cerritos though (don't judge), so I'll put a few Orange-specific details that stood out here: - The door that seems like it would be the "front" door- the one that faces the main parking lot and patio seating area- is actually a side door. The front door is the one facing Chase. If you're a first timer you might be surprised to walk in and find that the line is actually out the door on the other side. Beware! - The bacon here was done SO perfectly. Super crispy and not fatty (well, for bacon). Thumbs up! - This might be the most efficiently-run location that I've visited, so even if that line is out the door and the dining room is packed you'll probably get your food quicker than you expected. read more

I heard about this place just today, and five mins later, I ended going with a friend of mine. So the first thing I heard was that it was like the East Coast version of In-N-Out. Here's my first impression: We get there, and there's a line out the door. Apparently, this place is so new that it's not even on Google Maps yet. and there's people from all walks of life, old people, young people, they must've heard about the hype too. There are decorations lining the walls that boast all of their achievements, which is a long list. AND they have FREE peanuts! I've never seen that before... very innovative. SO... the food. I ordered a cheeseburger with grilled onions and grilled mushrooms. Typically the burgers come with 2 patties and cheese, and the toppings are all FREE. no extra charge. As a fan of anything mushroom, I had to indulge, and I wished that I had gotten the bacon cheeseburger, which was the same price (FREE bacon!) at $4.99. So when it came it was wrapped in foil, and the burger looked a little smushed, bun and all... but when I took a bite... That was a pretty damn good burger. I mean.. INO looks more appealing presentation-wise, but as the saying goes, you cannot judge a book by its cover. Or burger. Or...whatever. The fries were good and thick... I'm a fan of bigger fries. Red Robin knows how to do it. Imperial Burger knows. INO needs to catch on. Plus I had a little cajun spice on the side, and Malt Vinegar. So apparently this is an East Coast thing? Malt vinegar with chips or fries. But it was gooood. Overall first impression. Excellent. I didn't feel like I was made of grease. The meal fit just right. Peanuts, mushrooms, thick fries, malt vinegar. Would I come back with friends? It's a done deal. 5 stars, easy. read more

Like others, I've heard a lot of people talk up this place. I was at work, decided to check their web site and found out that they accept online orders, so I ordered my lunch online for pickup in a couple hours. Reading through their site, I found out that they only cook their burgers well done. Well done to me is overdone. I ordered a bacon cheeseburger, with hot sauce, grilled onions, and extra mushrooms. I also ordered some cajun fries. The burger was alright. The cheese was, indeed, melted. However, the bun was soggy. The fries were disappointing. I ate half the batch, and gave the rest away to a coworker. Would I eat here again? I don't know, maybe. 3/5 stars seems kinda harsh, but I don't want to rate it 4/5. 3/5 it is. tl;dr Meh. read more

Build your own burger? Sweet! Think of In N Out with a few more options for toppings. Add Cajun Fries and free peanuts to eat while you're waiting for your burgers. I got a veggie burger, no patty, just all the vegetables they offer. The Cajun Fries were really good. It was really dirty inside though. Everyone threw their peanut shells all over the place. It seemed like none of the workers wiped down the tables. We had to clean our own table and we waited so long that we were too hungry to keep on cleaning so we ate with the previous customers trash beside our food. More expensive than In N Out. I just liked the fact that I could get mushrooms on my burger. read more

Always a good place to eat especially when you're traveling from far away. They don't have the cool soda machine like the one back at home but it sufficed. Get the app on your phone or order online, especially during busy hours. Trust me, you'll be happy you listened. Also get the regular fries. They give you a ton of fries so unless you eat A LOT, get the regular! read more

I went in to this Five Guys to talk about doing a fundraiser and everyone was so friendly and made sure that I was being helped. I am so excited to have a fundraiser here on February 21. read more

I've been to other Five Guys & this place is a disgrace. Waited at the register & not even acknowledged until the guy stepped up to the register. He took our order & as we were paying he starts taking the order of the guy behind us. He was a bit confused as were we. Order took a while even though there were only a couple other parties besides us. Got our order & super bummed with my bacon burger. $8 for my one slice broken in half & placed at the bottom bun. Won't be returning to this location specifically. read more

Five Guys - $8 for ONE slice broken in half. Yeah not coming back here. - Burgers Near Me - Orange, California

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Considering how this Five Guys is located in CALIFORNIA, where In-N-Out is probably the best burger for it's value, it makes perfect sense to me that it should be compared to it. I'm sure Five Guys knew what they were competing against when they expanded to the West Coast. I don't think Five Guys is necessarily better, and I don't get why people rave about their fries when it was mediocre to me. BUT! it is a sit down place, it's fun to add the toppings you want. I don't think the price is really worth it -- I rather just get an In-N-Out burger and then add my own grilled mushrooms and jalapeño peppers. Regardless, the food was still good, not as great as all the articles on the walls say that it is, but it was worth coming at least once. If my friends wanted to go, I'd maybe go again. read more

In the eternal burger debate, In N Out wins. I've been here a few times, including the day it opened, and I feel like the only reason to come here is to settle the In N Out vs 5 Guys debate. Maybe it's because I'm from California, or that I've never been to a 5 Guys on the East Coast, but I'm not a fan and I don't really see a grounds for comparison. Both places have their own merits and I like them both, but I find myself in the In N Out mood far more often than a 5 Guys mood. 5 Guys burgers are full of flavor, but grossly imbalanced and always end up in a soggy mess. I love the toppings, the Cajun fries are stellar, but crappy buns piss me off and 5 Guys wins for worst bun ever. If you haven't been then you HAVE to go. Bring your friends and argue about which is better maybe you'll like 5 Guys more... read more

I ate several times. The line are long when it opened because pod the hype I heard about about This is a bit pricey for a burger joint, especially when you consider that In-N-Out burger was just down the street. The last time I have it, the burger is very bland. The 5G fries are greasy but bland as well. If you order fries, make sure to order Cajun fries, which are way tastier. Overall, one star for Cajun fries and one star for choice of toppings. read more

First off, I just want to mention that I have been a TRUE LOYAL Southern Californian and loveeeee In-N-Out Burgers. With that said, I must admit that I really didn't think 5 guys would put up a match with my long time favorite burger joint. Boy was I wrong and naive. 5 guys makes some juicy, tasty, scrumptious burgers. The patty is like home made and thick. The burger is a pretty good sized burger. You can tailor your burger with different toppings for free. I like to get mine with Extra cheese, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, light mayo and jalapenos. I would rank In-N-Out 1a. and 5 guys 1b. I almost feel guilty and feel like I am betraying In-N-Out. Damn you 5 guyssssss. read more

I'm trying to be unbiased as possible; no comparisons to In N Out in this review (despite being a South Cali girl haha). Though if I had to compare: In N Out! Being curious about Five Guys after my brother mentioned it a couple of times, we went to 5 Guys here. I could never expect the see a load of peanuts. Unfortunately, I couldn't eat a packful of them because of my braces. I was surprised of all of the 'toppings' you can get for the burger. Had nearly nothing on the hamburger (no pickles, no onions, no sauce), thought it was okay at best. The fries (had the regular fries) were okay as well, though they are very generous (that's an understatement) with how many fries they pack at once. It's alright. read more

My fellow yelpers, when I first glimpsed your reviews, I thought that there were a lot of people saying that FGB&F were better than In-N-Out, but after reading all of your reviews, these were only the minority. In true Yelp fashion...the Majority Opinion Rules...that is why Yelp rocks, right? In-N-Out still rules the So Cal burger world. Don't take this as a knock against this place, because the service is friendly and the food is very decent. But "better than In-N-Out"? Not quite. First of all, In-N-Out has a distinct taste. You can blindfold me and I would be able to pick out In-N-Out burgers from all others. However, I've eaten at Red Robin for the past couple of weeks...because I'm at the mercy of where my friends want to go with their "energetic," kids :) and I see these as one and the same. The burgers at Red Robin, Ruby Tuesday's are good and very similar to FGB&F. Is it worth standing outside in line for 30-60 minutes?....NO WAY!! Basic shoe string fries are a weak point at In-N-Out, and here at FGB&F the cajun fries may be better, but if you ramp up with Animal style fries at In-N-Out, that puts it in my mind above FGB&F. Maybe when more stores open up and the waiting line time goes down from ludicrous to slightly long but earth level, I may venture again, but for now I'm sticking with my traditional So Cal fave! Quicker, better taste (in my opinion), and cheaper...what else can I say? 3.5 stars for what this place is...decent and may be pretty good...and I really do wish them success! read more

Friend: "Let's do Five Guys tomorrow." I'm really not much of a fast food foodie, but when someone extends an invitation to do five guys, who am I to refuse? So I head up to Orange, endure the out-the-door line, and then fight the crowds to secure a table that is pushed up against a wall of boxed potatoes and peanut oil (which, interestingly enough, is all a part of the 'ambience'). After a moderate wait, I am presented with a cheeseburger, which I opted to have "all the way" sans mayo (going all the way with Five Guys gets you mayo, mustard, ketchup, lettuce, pickles, grilled onions, and mushrooms; other optional toppings include jalapenos, BBQ sauce, A1, and relish, among others). Having the additional toppings definitely sets Five Guys apart from other fast food chains, but that isn't to say that I would prefer this over a burger from a decent sit-down place (say, Houston's or Yard House). Though everyone's doing it, it seems futile to compare this establishment to In-n-Out, because to me, fast food is a stop, not a destination. Road trip to Vegas? Sure, grab a double double for a quick meal. Driving through Orange and too lazy to cook tonight? Go ahead and do Five Guys - and don't forget the Cajun fries. read more

I went here on a Friday or Saturday night with a friend because we wanted to try something new and there was some hype with this place. I WAS SO DISAPPOINTED. I was grossed out at how dirty the floor was with the peanut shells everywhere as well as random boxes being stacked. I assume it was decoration. I also was disappointed in their ketchup dispensers. I went to order and was surprised at how expensive it was for a burger and fries. I got my food and was just straight up sad that I didn't go in n out or any other place. I kept eating my food and realized that I could have made the same thing better at home and for cheaper. I got their cajun fries and realized that they just put lawry's seasoning salt and served me some crap in a cup. The whole time my friend and I just kept talking about how the food sucked and we should have picked somewhere else. That is the only thing we talked about over our dinner. I don't get how people like this place at all. you have to wait unusually long for you food and its not even that good of quality. I will not come here again. read more

Like everyone else I came here to see if it's better than in n out. Wrong! We came Sunday lunch and the lines were super long. It didn't take too long but we waited at least 20min for our order. I got the burger all the way and Cajun fries. The buns were soggy since it was wrap in foil. The meat was crumbly and too well done. With all the toppings I got it tasted bland for some reason. The fries was good but it's nothing compared to in and out. It's good concept for custom fast food burger though. read more