Did you know that Five Guys give you a lot of FREE STUFF?? You get: 1. FREE peanuts while you sit down and wait for your food 2. FREE scoop of fries in your bag on top of what you normally order 3. FREE toppings (including grilled onions and grilled mushrooms!) On top of the wonderful FREE STUFF they offer, you get to customize your burger on whether you want 1 or 2 patties, and if you want cheese or bacon in it that costs a little extra. I normally get the little bacon cheeseburger (1 patty) since 2 patties is already pretty filling for me. I usually order all the normal toppings listed on the board...after all it's FREE. You can even add some special toppings on there like jalapeños, relish, or hot sauce if you like some more spice. The burger itself tastes juicy and fresh....mmMMmm. The cajun fries are excellent and well-seasoned. Since they put an extra scoop into your bag, I would recommend sharing them with a friend cause it's a lot of fries to finish. Not that I'm complaining. With all the FREE food they offer, you are definitely getting your bang for your buck, and who doesn't like FREE STUFF? read more

Maybe my expectations were too high? I was looking for a Red Mill and/or In N Out equivalent but Five Guys didn't even come close! IMHO, the burger meat makes up 90% of my burger joint ranking. Five Guys patty is on the softer, squishier, fattier, albeit juicier side. They must use a fattier cut of meat for their patties. Unfortunately, I like my ground beef leaner and umm... meaner? I'm also docking stars for having soggy fries and not enough cajun seasoning to properly call them cajun fries. Last but not least, they don't serve milkshakes. What kind of burger joint doesn't serve milkshakes??? read more

Awhile ago on a Facebook posting one of my friends wrote as a status update something along the lines of "Five Guys Burgers now in Renton!" He was really excited about this burger place that I never heard of. Soon another friend of mine talked about the glories of this establishment. I made a note to myself that if I am ever in the area, I will need to stop by and try one. Then I found out that they opened one at Northgate so I don't have to drive all the way down there to try it. I came in here this morning to finally try one. The nice lady behind the counter helped me out with the menu, which pretty much means she steered me towards a little burger instead of a hamburger. You see folks, at Five Guys a hamburger has two pattys and a little burger has one. Since I am not the Man v. Food guy, I stuck with the little burger. Verdict: This is a mighty fine hamburger. Not the most fancy but definately not crap. I am probably not the best hamburger rater in the world because I am pretty plain with them. Lettuce, tomato and ketchup is all I need on the burger to be happy. I also ordered fries and when I looked in the bag I thought they gave me a double order. There was a crap load of fries and I couldn't finish them all. Not the best fries in the world but pretty good. I am going to make a prediction, Five Guys Burgers employees will be seeing me a lot. Zipzap Zubidy Bop! read more

I was SO excited when I saw that Northgate was getting a Five Guys this past summer! It really upset me that the sign promising a Summer 2009 opening was lying to me, as they didn't actually open until December... but it was definitely worth the wait! Unless you're REALLY hungry, I'd recommend getting a *little* burger, as the regular burger comes with two patties. I like the little bacon cheeseburger with lettuce, tomatoes, mushrooms (of course), raw onions, ketchup, mustard, and jalapenos. The burger is tender and juicy and greasy and delicious and their bacon is just the right amount of crispy. An order of regular fries is plenty, as they throw in an extra scoop to essentially double the actual serving size. Free peanuts while you wait in line (and trust me, you will appreciate this as there is often a line)! And apparently you can pre-order online? That's kind of amazing. read more

For a long time, Red Robin ("America's Gormet Burger", started in Seattle, WA) sat alone as the undisputed champion of burgers at Northgate Mall. Mostly because no one else was really around. Until Five Guys Burgers and Fries opened up a store directly across the street, that is. If the Burger Wars were like a football game, that would be the equivalent of the opposing team coming out for warm-ups and stomping on the home team's logo at midfield. And to carry the analogy too far, if I ate at Five Guys every day, I would be as big as an offensive lineman. That's because Five Guys offers a gut-busting amount of food. They have a little burger that is just one patty, but their regular is a two patty meal. As for the patty, the taste is a little close to a Wendy's burger but the bacon and other ingredients are done better. Like the Counter, the ingredients are chosen (if you don't say anything, then the burger is plain) at a front register: for my bacon cheeseburger I went with ketchup, mayo, grilled onions and green peppers. It falls on the greasy side, but as burgers go, was a satisfying meal. But it's not only the burgers that will fill you up, the fry portions are gigantic. Since they put extra scoops in your bag, you almost need to tear the bag to disassemble your meal. These are the hearty, thicker fries (as opposed to the thin "vapor" fries that some places encourage) which are moderately salted. I may have even enjoyed these more than the burger. As for the restaurant, it has more of a fast food feel: it's decked out in red and white with McDonalds-esque sort of tables. Orders are taken at the front register, as opposed to at your table at the Counter and Red Robin. I suppose the only disappointment are the drinks. I've mostly gone away from pop, but you're really sort of forced into it here. I do approve that they have Mello Yellow as part of their arsenal of cola options. Overall, I'm a fan (literally and 4-stars): Five Guys is that Fast Food/Finer dining hybrid that takes some of the best points of both. You've got the Super Size Me type portions of a fast food meal with a little higher craftsmanship (so to speak). read more

I used to love Five Guys when I lived in DC. Now their burgers are a little too crass for me. While the fries are still some of the crispiest jams around, the burger was too too. Too heavy. Too greasy. I've just had better. Sad to report, but I still think Red Mill rules the burger scene in Seattle. read more

They had a soft opening on 12/11, but will be open for regular business on 12/12. Great burgers! They're made to order, very fresh, and allow you a very wide variety of toppings. I think one of their claims to fame is the cusomizability of the burgers. That and the peanuts. The "regular" burgers have two patties and that was a bit much for us. The "little" burgers are single patty. The fries are fresh-cut and crispy and tasty. I'd rate their burgers and fries very highly. Definitely better than Dicks and Burgermaster. I can see why it's a very popular chain in the DC area. It's right next door to the Regal Cinema at Northgate making it a perfect dinner and a movie place. read more

With the way people hype this place, you'd have thought the burgers walked on water. People were talking about this place like it was the best thing ever. I didn't think it was terrible. The service was good, the decor was kinda meh, the food was decent, the amount of customization you can do to your burger is almost the exact opposite of Dick's...but otherwise, that was it. It wasn't terrible. It wasn't amazing. It was meh. I'd probably give them another whirl if I'm in the area, but I won't seek them out. I don't foresee me craving this place, not when there are other burger places to go to. read more

This place has so much buzz, but I don' t see it. Really puzzling to me.The burgers are too greasy , akin to Dick's, but Dick's is much less expensive and more convenient. local and authentic. The interior is bland, OK, its a burger joint. but boring. The fries are real potatoes and good. But this place just strikes me as average. Lastly, I dont care for the location, lodged in the sheet metal bland-o-plex of the new Northgate shopping/condo/apartment megalopolis, with parking across the street in a lot with no cross walk nearby , requiring a real life game of frogger with metro transit just to get to the front door. read more

I was super skeptical of this place because who needs another chain burger place (or even a local place, for that matter) that says, "We got the goods"? Well, I was pleasantly surprised! I got the "small" burger with my favorite condiments. My sis got fries to share. While waiting, I had some peanuts. They were good. I was half expecting them to suck since they are free, but two thumbs up! The burger came out quickly and was nice and juicy. The fries were crispy and delicious (though I wish they had more salt). Part of me thinks the burger was good because I got the burger I *wanted*. I mean - I made it!, verses ordering a "fixed" burger from a menu. However, I think the condiments they used were fresh and hearty (loved the thick slices of tomato). Plus, who doesn't love grilled onions or mushrooms as a free option!? When I want a decent burger at a decent price - I'll go to Five Guys. read more

All I have to say is, Delicious!!!! I love the fact that I can choose my toppings from a list of items and build my burger the way I want it. Doesn't get any better then that. There is also something to be said about cooking the fries in peanut oil, it adds a whole new dimension to the taste of the fries. My ideal burger is the bacon cheeseburger with pickles, grilled onions, lettuce, jalapeno peppers, BBQ sauce and A-1 sauce. Absolutely delicious!!!!! It makes my mouth water just thinking about it. They give you a lot of fries so you better have someone there with you to share with. read more

Way too overpriced for what you get. For what you get and how much you pay, you're definitely better off going across the street and dining with Red! read more

Five Guys - Hot Dogs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

It's raining fries! Hallelujah, it's raining fries! Five Guys doesn't mess around. The portions are hefty, the place runs like clockwork, and they're not shy about patting themselves on the back. As far as I'm concerned, they can back it up. My bacon cheeseburger was delicious: perfectly cooked patty, crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, firm tomatoes. I didn't mind the cheap, squishy bun or the processed cheese. Put all together, it was quite the tasty burger. And that torrent of fries I mentioned? When I was handed my grease-soaked bag, I had to save it from escaping my clutch and landing on the floor with a deadening thud. My bf and I ordered two regulars, which took up half the space in a decently sized paper sack. And they were good--not too thin, not too thick; crisp but toothsome; and seasoned just right. To ensure freshness, if you place an online order, your fries won't be cooked until you get there to pick up your food. Sounds like a long wait, but it's really not. I was in and out in under 5 minutes. Prices are reasonable, especially considering how much food you get. You'll pay the same at Kidd Valley or Red Mill for less food and comparable quality. I'll be back for sure! read more

Five Guys is darn popular, but somehow I hadn't ever tried this place until a week ago. It was good, but definitely NOT so fabulous that I have to run out and get it again and again and again. I mean, look...the Dick's cheeseburger is my number one all-time burger. I know I will get a lot of flack for that, but I just love it. It makes me happy. It's simple, yet tastes great. Yes, there are bigger, juicier, more intricate burgers out there, but the Dick's cheeseburger is one of life's simple pleasures for me. There was a lot of pressure on Five Guys to surpass a Dick's burger because I'd heard such AMAZING things about the place and that it was in some ways similar to Dick's. I'd checked out the menu online ahead of time, so I knew just what I wanted when we arrived. There were a few people in line ahead of us, but it moved quickly. While we waited, I was sort of surprised to see the prices - a little high if you ask me. I ordered a Little Bacon Cheeseburger with BBQ sauce, grilled onions, grilled mushrooms, and lettuce. My boyfriend also ordered a burger and then we got regular fries and a drink to split. The total was about $17 bucks. I eagerly waited for our number to be called. When it finally was, I ran back with our food and ripped everything open. It all looked GOOD. I ended up being disappointed. The burger was okay, I guess. I found myself craving more toppings the entire time. There was hardly ANY BBQ sauce at all - I basically only tasted it in the last few bites. The lettuce was sort of non-existent. The bacon, cheese, and grilled mushrooms/onions were good - but I could have used more. MORE! Even with all of those toppings, the burger felt sort of plain. I liked the overall flavor, but...I was really banking on those toppings to make the burger and it felt like they were hardly even there. The fries were good and you get a lot of them. I tried some cajun fries that my friends ordered and they were super good, though after eating quite a few, my mouth started getting really hot. I definitely can't eat a lot of those in one sitting! After I finished eating, I pretty much reconfirmed that prices are too high here. Dick's burgers are cheap - these are basically Dick's burgers, but with toppings. Toppings aren't worth another 4-5 bucks, I'm sorry. The price of drinks and fries was decent, but the burgers were just really expensive. The layout is sort of awkward in this place. My friends went to find a table in the upper area (the one closer to the theatre entrance) and I couldn't find them because you can't see those tables from the ordering or drink areas. Overall this place was fine and I'll likely be back sometime, but it certainly wasn't the burger of my dreams. It did not live up to the expectations I had due to others who had told me how great it was. read more

A fried flat top burg is a fried flat top burg, to me.... Really the only difference is grade of beef, toppings and how fast it's served up. I was reading that these guys call themselves the In'n Out Burger of the East coast...meh... Actually, I'm not a fan of In and Out, but I will say, with fries like these, they got them beat hands down! Here you'll find no chicken, veggie burgs, or milkshakes, sad, I know, but the hand cut fries are solid and very tasty! And for that they get 3 Yelp stars. They come in two flavors, regular and Cajun, we tried both, I liked them equally well, the Cajun was good and not spicy for the spice challenged. The burg itself come in two sizes, 1 patty or 2, you pick what you want on it, basically "the works" includes pickles, grilled onions mushrooms, lettuce, toms, etc. Additional toppings cost a little extra. I had the bacon cheese burger, two patties, it was decent, meat was well cooked and the burg was put together very well. 2 issues for me, the "grilled" onions, on my burg, they were mush and didn't taste like much, on my Mom's burg they were under cooked, and in her opinion she wants cooked onions to be cooked and raw onions to be raw! Rawrrrr!!! And secondly the bacon on my burg was a bit chewy and tasteless, how sad... With no milkshakes and no chicken options, this place is a basic burg-joint. While the "free" peanuts was a nice touch, that couldn't hide the fact they didn't have milkshakes! 3.5 Yelp stars.... read more

What a difference at this location to the one at the Renton Landing First off the decor wow you guys are a newspaper article museum , or a burger joint ? go look at the Landing and see how it is set up I think the seating is smaller at the landing but it feels more inviting the bun was falling apart in my hand, you guys need better buns if you are gonna make such juicy burgers, and really there is no need for 2 slices of tomato you want it to compliment the other ingredients not take over the Burger the fries were the best part of my meal, and as one that like good fries that is still wrong the burger should of been the best part of the meal, and not sure if these guys even offer the cajun seasoning on there fries I didn't have to ask for it at the Landing will have to next time read more

Come on in --- is the loud, and warm welcome we got when entering five guys burgers before the greatest movie ever AVATAR!!!! hahha I love restaurants like this. How the service is on it's A game!!! They walked me through the ordering process with such great enthusiasm. 1. figure out what kind of burger you want - check 2. choose all the free condiments you want - check 3. be as picky as you want with you burger, and they will do whatever, and cook it however you want it!!! - check newest concoction : Grilled cheese cheeseburger! hell yes! they grill the burger buns on both sides, then put cheese on it, then put the pattie in it with whatever condiment you want. they were a little skeptical on my grilled cheese order that turned into a grilled cheese cheese burger order.. but they were like ok we will do it with not one bit of trouble. Gut bomb, yes indeed. Worth it? hell yes! why the one star deduction? Bad fries :( read more

Incredibly friendly staff here and helpful too! I know what you are thinking... how much help do you need ordering a burger? Apparently a lot if you are me. The girl at the counter was so nice! She made sure I got all the free toppings that I desired. The mushrooms are a great free add on. The fries were very good and incredibly large portions. The "JR" burger was the perfect size - if anything too big. I like that the fries are in a cup. Overall, just okay food. I was wanting to LOVE this but I just LIKED. : / $25 for three meals was a little pricey too, right? read more

Best fast food burger, hands down. Coming from San Diego, I used to think nothing could beat In N' Out. I was clearly wrong. In N' Out fries are bland and make me want to shave my tongue. Everything about this experience is better than In N' Out. Now THAT is a tastee burger! read more

Bland and boring. The burger meat is flavorless and overcooked (they make a point of ensuring consistency of doneness on their website, so I doubt I just got a bad one) . The dog was ok tasting, but undercooked. The buns are nothing special. The selection of toppings is nice. The fries (regular, not cajun) aren't particularly tasty but they're not bad either. Overall, it's not worth going, ever. read more

Great burgers, fairly quick and inexpensive. Go here over McDonalds or Burger King any day read more

Five Guys - Mmm, tasty. - Hot Dogs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I went here with a disabled person in a wheelchair. At first, I was annoyed at the garbage can and many tables to maneuver around to get to the ramp. Then an employee came and moved the garbage can, chairs, and tables to help us get through. She was polite and offered, I didn't even have to ask. The food was great - an upgrade from Dick's. Vegetarian options, a large variety of toppings, fresh cut fries. The new soda fountain has a million choices - who new diet sprite peach even existed? The machine was also wheelchair accessible. Best of all - the employees were all extremely polite and genuine. They made sure we enjoyed our food, had access as much as possible, and had a great experience. All of this, even before I tipped them. Thank you all! To the owner - the restaurant's small space and design makes it very challenging for wheelchair users. A possible redesign/rearranging might be in order. Also, give your employees a raise and a pat on the back! Oh, and the free peanuts are a plus! read more

I have been hearing East Coast friends rave about Five Guys Burger for months and I kept thinking, yeah, another burger joint, so what? Then a few weeks ago, I drove past the Thornton theatres in Northgate and saw the sign: Five Guys Burgers and Fries. So, I'm thinking, "all right, I'll give it a try sometime." Then this past weekend, I had a monster craving for a nice burger. And, actually, what I REALLY wanted was an In-n-Out burger and fries. Well, my friends, Five Guys Burgers and Fries just might do. First of all, it was packed when I got there which surprised me a little. But then again, it was noon and it was next to a mall full of hungry people. It was busy, bustling and loud in there and I'm not just referring to the red/white checker color scheme every where. The order gal saw the "newbie look" on my face and gave me a few friendly pointers about ordering: ittle burger = 1 patty, burger = 2 patties. I ordered the little burger, but then felt a bit inadequate. So then I overcompensated by ordering it with pretty much everything on it. And the nice thing is you CAN get pretty much whatever you want on your burger. The list of extras (at no cost) is extensive. Next time, just grilled onions and mushroom for me. Also, unless you're eating for 4, you can stick with the regular size order of fries. Expect to wait a few minutes for your made-to-order burger, and have some peanuts while you wait. All in all, I think I was in and out in about 10-15 minutes. And speaking of In-n-Out, I do love their burgers so I can't quite rank Five Guys on the same level, but truthfully, it's just as good. The fries were a bit disappointing. I like the crispy, non-greasy version at In-n-Out better. But some may like the cajun flavor and spices versus plain old fries. read more

* There are over 250,000 possible ways to order a burger at Five Guys. * We use only fresh ground beef. * There are no freezers in Five Guys locations, just coolers. Nothing is ever frozen. * We use only Peanut oil. * Our menu is trans-fat free. (fun facts from the website) I do find it amusing their pious declaration of freshness and quality, yet I'm forced to consume nasty, processed, American "cheese" that outlasts their impeccable beef patties that sleep in the cooler. No need to fill me in on how long fake cheese lasts, way cheaper than the real stuff and blah-blah. Just giving y'all a heads up that their grilled cheese is exaaactly like Jack in the Box's. You do the quality math on that one. And WHY are the fries so damn limp and greasy?!? It lacks any Cajun character or crisp satisfaction. No excuses can be made when the kitchen has an industrial sized counter-top deep fryer!!! I know peanut oil has a high smoking temp, so cook it right, twice! read more

A quick warning before entering: Wear pants with an elastic waist before entering. You will gain a few inches. And not in a flattering place. Serving size? Big! Count on huge burgers and extra extra extra helpings of fries. Taste? Pretty dang good. Burgers were meaty and well-cooked. Fries were better plain. The cajun seasoning was alright, but took away from the overall flavor. But maybe because I didn't mix it up well enough? Other than that, pretty good burger. Selection? Eh. No milkshakes? For a burger joint...come on! Freebies? Plentiful. Customize the burger with whatever toppings you want for no extra cost! The possibilities are endless! Plus they give an extra scoop of fries than they should. Not to mention the free peanuts they have for you to eat! If you come for one reason only, check it out because President Obama himself loves the joint and sneaks out of the White House for it. The burger's gotta be good if the leader of our nation takes times out of his busy busy busy schedule to go and get the stuff. read more

Extremely disappointing experience. Tried to grab a quick bite before the movie theater with wife and daughter. She is allergic to peanuts and at the ordering station are large open boxes of peanuts with scoops. Peanuts are scattered all over the place. Upon receiving our burgers and fries, my daughter now a little skittish, asked me if the fries were cooked in peanut oil? When I asked one of the busy cooks he looked at me like why would it matter? Yes the fries are cooked in peanut oil. By this time she really didn't want her grilled cheese either not trusting anything near the grill. We scrapped our order and went to subway instead. read more

Last night, I tried Five Guys for the first time ever. The questions were already there before I took a bite. How does it compare to In-N-Out? How fresh is it? Does it live up to the hype? Did I like it as much as this guy did? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGkHRa64sDY (warning - this is best food review EVER. Nothing I write or any of these Yelpers write can touch this) So, did Five Guys make me daym daym dayum? Well, yeah. It was pretty nice. I almost feel like it's unfair to compare them to In-N-Out, because it's a very similar but definitely different product. However, I see why people do, since they're both inexpensive fast food burgers that uses fresh ingredients, meat patties that are not frozen, with a simple menu that can be customized, the very friendly staff, it's a very fair and complementary comparison. I'll say this after my first taste - I prefer In-N-Out overall for their meat patties, bun, and the animal style sauce, but Five Guys absolutely makes a quality burger, with things that In-N-Out doesn't do. Namely - BACON! Nice crispity bacon, clung to that melty cheese. Yum! There's also the cajun seasoning you can add, grilled mushrooms, jalepenos, and hot sauce - Frank's to be exact. On top of that, their fries are among the best fries in fast food. Fried in peanut oil, and very very tasty. Their fries definitely beats In-N-Out, even if you order them well done from the awesome So Cal food chain. The customer service is definitely on par with In-N-Out, with people who are proud of their jobs and give you your burger with a smile and a great attitude. Note - Five Guys (at least here in Washington) does not have a drive-thru. You best get out of the car and sit your fat ass down when you eat this. So to answer the questons earlier: Five Guys is certainly fresh, it definitely lives up to the hype, it stands it's own on against In-N-Out, and It's very good! While I'm still prefer In-N-Out and am sad that there isn't one here in Washington, I'll be quite happy to have Five Guys when I have that craving for a cheap, fresh, and well-made burger. DAYM DAYM DAYUM!!! read more

Overpriced and low quality food. One regular cheeseburger meal will cost you over $18+.

Overpriced. Everyone loves this place but the burgers simply aren't that good to me. Yes, there's a lot of options for toppings but who really cares about all that? The beef quality isn't all that. The fries are mediocre but they give you a shit load. I love fries to death but even I don't need the amount they give you in a medium-sized cup. It's excessive. The positives are great customer service. They always seem happy. Also, the drink machine is crazy. Not the worst burger spot in the world but not close to the best. Especially for a $15 meal. Think I'll stick with Dick's for fast food in the Seattle area. read more

It is open!! So, we were going home to eat but needed to stop by the movie theater to pick up some tickets for next weeks movies...we saw that it was open...As we came down the stairs towards the cashier, the staff behind the counter yelled something but it sounded polite and welcoming... The cashier greeted us with a smile. Asked us if we have ever been to a 5 guys...we said no so she explained that the regular burgers were a double patty and that the little burgers were a single patty...We were headed home to eat, but we decided to share a little cheeseburger...She told us instead of telling her what we don't want, tell here what we wanted on the burger. Since there are things my wife likes on her burger that I don't like we ask if we could get them on the side..No problem.. Hamburger - Cool...so I order with raw onion, Mayo, lettuce, tomato with sides of jalapenos, pickles, bbq sauce (decent), and hot sauce (definitely spicy). I ate half and my wife ate half...I took a bite and it was delicious... I then tried it with a little the BBQ and hot sauce.. It was pretty good also. I think I still like BY's the best, with Five Guys competing against Burgermaster for 2nd place...Miner's and Ice Berg, don't hate you are not in Seattle!. So, if I feel like sitting in the car and eating a burger (I love America!!!) , then I will probably go to Burgermaster, otherwise, I think I found my new burger joint. I still like Red Robins burgers also but I think for the price Five Guys will win over RR. We ordered a regular side of fries, which is plenty for two people to share...they are the steak style fries with some of the skin still on them...Crispy but still tender in the middle. I like them...I am still trying to decide my favorite fries place is..I guess it just depends on my mood but I think I always like them a little bit crispy... They have a good selection of Coke products and FREE refills so drink on up! read more

Ambience. A Service. A Food. A Price. A Found at the Thornton place bldg. And next to Regal Cinema. Nice, bright and clean place. Friendly cashier tonight. Order, pay and pickup at end of counter. Don't forget a tray of shelled peanuts to dine while waiting for your order. I chose the little burger as it was 1/4 beef and one patty vs 2 patties on the regular. Every burger is grilled and made to order. Like the plethora of condiments to choose. My faves are the grilled onions, grilled mushrooms and raw jalepeno with a side of hot sauce! My burger was $4.68. I'll have to try the hot fries next time. read more

I was introduced to Five Guys Burgers very recently, and I am a huge fan! Their menu options are simple and straight forward. Burgers, little burgers, and hot dogs mostly. What makes Five Guys so interesting is the fresh ingredients, variety of choice toppings, and fries! Five Guys is well known for their freshly handmade patties every morning and nonfrozen meat. This is obvious with the first bite, as the meat is of a superb quality in comparison to other upper end burger joints. But what I really enjoy about Five Guys is that they make burger customization very simple. From the getgo you have access to the toppings menu and are able to add or subtract as much as you like. They also offer toppings that aren't readily available at other burger places (jalapenos, grilled onions) that really stand out. As for the fries, I advise that the average eater go with a person and share a REGULAR size order of fries between the two of you! Its rather deceiving when they filled one cup with fries, and then suddenly they dump twice the amount of fries into your burger bag! I enjoy their cajun seasoning on their fries as well, though I wish there were spicier options. I do have one word of caution, do not wear nice clothes to this restaurant. If you choose to eat in, you are doomed to permeate with the aroma of fresh grilled burger meat and fry oil! 4 stars for an amazing burger and fries that leaves you very, very full. read more

I had a veteran traveling salesman tell me these were the best hamburgers he ever had. When I pressed him for reasons why, he could not be specific, instead urging me to see for myself. My impression of the burgers is somewhat less life-changing. They're fresh for sure, but in point of fact they're pretty bland. One can attempt to mitigate that by taking advantage of their free unlimited toppings, but if you're about the standard type toppings you might find the flavor lacking. The serving size is very generous. The standard burger is two patties, and you must specify the "Little" variation to get a single patty. The fries are another matter entirely. I didn't see how it happened exactly, but the results lead me to believe that they put my hamburger in the bag, then put my order of fries in the bag, and then buried both with more fries. That might be part of the schtick and in any case it's a crazy amount of fries. I had a few and didn't care for them so I gave them to a kid that looked like Jonah Hill sitting with his buddies at a nearby table. They tore into the bag with great fervor. I did see a veggie sandwich on the menu and thought that was a nice touch for the less carnivorous sorts that might get dragged there. read more

Five Guys delivers with tasty burgers and heaps of crispy fries! Every burger is fully customizable with toppings and has hand-formed patties. The burgers are thick and juicy! The fries are fantastically crispy and I'm not even much of a fry fan, so that's cool. A selection of cheeses would really spice it up. Better drink selections might be cool, too, but with a burger and fries from Five Guys, I think a shake might just do me in! The location, while sort of in a seemingly awkward place, also seems perfect! It's right next to the movie theater so people can dine before, after, or sneak some into the movies! The Northgate Mall crowd can swing across the street for an option besides Red Robin! The "decor" inside is really just made up of blown-up and seemingly photocopied reviews of Five Guys from all over. It's kind of a little overkill, but people are pretty passionate about this place. It's not my fave burger around Seattle, but it is really good, cheap, and hits the spot, especially pre-movie! Being open a little bit late is also a big plus! It's def worth the stop to try for yourself! In-shell peanuts to snack on at the door are also fantastic! read more

Good: -Everything is made fresh. -decent size great tasting burger and fries -so-so prices -fairly fast turnaround time -Large selection of condiments to add to the burger at no extra cost -FRESH JALAPENOS!!! -FREE PEANUTS! Bad: -it can turn into a disgusting mess if you put to much stuff on it so its better to keep things simple here -Although the fries are cut and cooked fresh THEY ARE ALWAYS SOGGY... and i hate soggy fries. -THE BUN is very thin and "whimpy". it doesn't support the heft of whats inside the burger so its impossible to keep the whole thing intact. Near the last half it just turns into an unappealing lump of "blah" on the aluminum foil. read more

Good service. Fast even as busy as they were on a Saturday night. Big rush in and bigger rush out. It was nice when everyone left to go to the movie as we sat and enjoyed the peace and quite before our movie began. read more

This burger joint is nothing special. It wasn't bad- it's just its burgers, though better than mcdonalds - were pretty plain tasting and greasy. I'd come again for it's proximity to the movie theater or for a fast burger fix, but there are so many tastier options for burgers in Seattle like 8oz burger, Skillet, or Lunchbox Laboratory. All of their patties are supposedly hand-formed and you do have the option to choose from a list of fresh toppings (your normal burger veggies with the added options of green peppers, japapenos, and grilled onions). Their thick, hand-cut fries are actually really really good and perfectly seasoned. read more

Brightly lit to a fault, and strongly featuring the red-white-and-chrome color scheme so popular with burger joints, the atmosphere is a little sterile; it certainly feels like a chain, and lacks any ambiance that might make it a good place for a date. Those fluorescent lights, at the very least, have got to go. The location seems to be awkward, too, jammed in there with the movie theater and that big apartment building or whatever it is, and of course the mall. Clientele unsurprisingly skews toward mall-types: surly, unpleasant teenagers barely managing not to have public sex; weary, obese mothers-of-five who can't be bothered to tell their kids to stop screaming into your burger; gang members. The concept is fun, though, and the burgers and fries are well-executed. Tasty enough, in fact, that I would go back despite not really liking the overall vibe of the place. Probably not a destination on its own, though; I think I'd only stop in again for a pre- or post-movie bite. read more

I attended the soft opening for this branch of Five Guys, came back a week later and went again tonight. So far, I have turned two friends into lovers of Five Guys Burgers and Fries. My favorite thing about this place is that they make their hamburger patties each morning out of not-frozen ground beef, so their burgers are pretty fresh and have hand-shaped patties. Five guys burgers also come with lots of free toppings, but you can change anything about the burger. The fries are delicious! You can get regular french fries, or cajun style for no extra charge. One order of french fries is more than enough for two people to share. I will definitely be coming back to Five Guys when I am in the mood for a delicious burger and fries. read more

Pleasantly surprised. It's a chain... and it's been around... but you know what? Those beefy burgers are pretty damn good. My partner-in-crime and I split one and it was delicious. You can put whatever toppings/sauces you want on it - no extra charge. We went with mayo, ketchup, pickle, lettuce, and tomato. Just a regular burger - that's all we wanted. Burgers come automatically with TWO beef patties - kinda beefy for me, but the bread to meat balance was good. Fries reminded me of In-N-Out... which I adore. Fried in peanut oil. Peanuts available in some locations. Decor was a little over the top... and in your face like an egotistical little boy wearing a sign screaming on the top of his wee little lungs, "LOOK AT ME - I'M AWESOME". Shut. up. read more