Tasty but so greasy. The meat and fries are cooked in peanut oil, which gives a very good nutty taste to the food. But everything is always dripping with grease and it might be a bit sickening. The burgers are HUGE, if you're not ready to absorb the equivalent of three days of food, ask for a small. Same for the fries: they do not come in small packages like at McDo, they just dump a big serving into the paper bag. Always go with the smallest serving available, and it will already be more than you expected. Unlimited toppings of your choice is a very good thing, but always remember that your burger is already bigger than average! They also have the new Coke machines where you can mix everything and use all the different syrups and flavor shots. I sometimes go just to get a drink... read more

If you are a Vegan with Bad Cholesterol and a peanut allergy... Five Guys is not the place for you... (full disclosure if you ARE in fact a vegan with bad cholesterol and a peanut allergy I WILL take you out for dinner, we'll find a place that works) Any meat loving, peanut cracking man or woman will love Five Guys. Five Guys has mastered the simple things in life- a burger and fries made to near perfection. For $10 and some change I had a Cheese Burgher "All the Way" (basically a burger with all the classic toppings) and regular fries. As you may know, Five Guys is famous for their generous servings of fries- they dump a whole scoop in your bag. This place is the real deal and although they could be considered a fast food chain restaurant, the quality and taste of the food surpasses any doubts. The State College Five Guys has ample seating and a VERY friendly staff. The guys working are really chill and always friendly. I get the feeling that they actually like what their doing. The workers are a burger-making, fry-scooping machine. At any given time, even with a long, 8 person deep line, they are dishing out orders made exactly the way you ask. Next time you are on West College Ave, and looking for a place to grab a meal, walk PAST Starbucks and stop in Five Guys. Who needs a Pumpkin Spice Latte and a bagel when you can have a burger, fries, and peanuts? read more

I did the same thing as the other guy parked really far away walked all the way to five guys all I see is a ladder and a bunch other crap inside and not even open read more

I've been there three times since the first visit. The burgers are unbelievable and delicious. These are like real burgers and may even be better than the ones my family does on the grill during the summer. The come in two sizes little and regular. The little ones are a regular burger while the regular size are a huge burger with two patties. They have real lettuce, good cheese, fresh onions, the works. And the fries? If you order a large fry you're ridiculous. Just get a regular sized as they always fill up your bag with extra fries that are more than enough for three people. I took my girlfriend and paid 11 dollars and was absolutely stuffed with fries and burgers, and we still had leftovers. I think I'm well within my rights to say that this is the best burger I have ever had in a restaurant, and really inexpensive as well. No Tip because you get your order up front which is a bonus for me. Music can be a little loud depending on what time it is. Late at night its usually louder while not so much during the day. Also all you can eat peanuts. read more

If you're looking for a great, quick lunch, stop by Five Guys. The menu can be a little overwhelming to someone when they first visit. You have only a few options for entree and side, but there are tons of add-ons for the burgers that you can choose. Honestly, Five Guys is known for their burgers, and while it is a good burger, it just isn't the best I've ever had. The fries, on the other hand, are some of the best I've ever had. Try them cajun style, and don't order the largest fry unless you are really hungry! read more

Quick service and usually pretty clean. They also have a small parking lot out front, which is impressive for a business on College Ave. I just always find Five Guys to be expensive for what you get. read more

Five Guys - Dining area - Burgers Near Me - State College, Pennsylvania

Nooo...WHY in the world does this have 4.5 stars and the number two spot in "Best of State College"? I love burgers. I've eaten lots of excellent burgers, and a couple that were even worthy of 5 stars. Five Guys does NOT serve a 5-star burger. It serves a generic fast food burger. It's better than McDonald's or Burger King or Wendy's, but is that really an accomplishment? And, to be honest, I prefer McDonald's fries. The only reason I've ever willingly ate at a Five Guys was because I worked in a mall that had one in the foodcourt. And if you've ever worked in a mall, you know how low your standards will drop when it's finally your turn for break. Oh, Happy Valley...your questionable taste will forever be a mystery... read more

Online order and requested no ketchup or mustard on my burger, but it came with ketchup/mustard both on top AND bottom. Its very upsetting to pay this much for food and have them get it wrong. Extremely upsetting. read more

Yeah, it's a fast food chain. But it is most likely the best fast food chain in the world, and it's lucky we've got one downtown. You can snack on peanuts while you wait for your burger. You can find out where the potatoes for that day's fries come from--it's on the chalkboard. You can relax: no trans fats, those potatoes were sliced fresh and fried (twice; this is important!) in peanut oil. You won't have a choice how you want your burger done, but it will be juicy enough, with a nicely caramelized crust. You will be able to choose a few toppings to go between your meat and your nondescript but sturdy bun, which are not that impressive, but flavorful and acceptable. You will leave very, very full, and not too much poorer. On the whole, it puts every other burger in downtown State College to shame. Since ingredients are not exceptional, I docked a star. Since those fries are unusually perfect (you gotta fry them twice, all you other assholes!) I gave it back. read more

5 guys is a chain but a very good one. You know what you're going to get from this place - greasy burgers, hot dogs, or fries with some complimentary peanuts. The service here is awesome & the place is usually very clean. They also have one of those really cool soda machines that you make any flavor you'd like. Not the worst & not the best but a good spot nonetheless. read more

It used to be a really good place but I'm not sure why recently it get worse.... they made my order wrong twice already, and the meat is kind feels like it's already been there for a while, not fresh made. Really disappointed. read more

Five Guys - Burgers Near Me - State College, Pennsylvania

My favorite burger joint. The burgers are so freakin good, I always want another one. When you order fries, they always throw an extra scoop in the bag for you so you always have enough. You pretty much can't go wrong with anything you would order so enjoy read more

Overrated, burgers are nothing special, fries are soggy and limited. I swear I got sick on day old bacon. Never go back again.

Great bang for you buck! Classic good burgers and fresh cut fries.

Because of how unhealthy this place is, I have to make it a rule to not eat here more than once a week. But any food that unhealthy, well, you know it's got to be good! The little bacon cheeseburger "all the way", now that's got my name written all over it. I can taste the freshness in the ingredients and love how the mushrooms aren't even an ingredient they flinch about. But if you really need a burger. You really need a burger that will fill you up and make you very, very happy in the moment? Go here. Bonus is that fries and a drink will still land you in the $10 area--yet the burgers here are better than any of the other places on that College Ave. strip. So you'll see me here on Wednesday afternoons. It's a weekly ritual. Because yes, it is that good. read more

My favorite burger joint in State College. Unlimited toppings and tons to choose from is the main draw. Fries are really good as well. Usually not crowded, but always pretty busy. Good for takeout as they're usually pretty fast. Peanuts while you wait. read more

Food is great! Had a wonderful experience! Lots of fries! Nice workers! Good Customer service! My friend accidentally threw her Invisalign away so they let us look through the trash lol (don't worry they were disinfected for a very long time and scrubbed a lot) read more

Fresh cut fries, greasy delicious burgers with your choice of toppings. A fun burger place. Not healthy in the least bit but you will enjoy your meal. read more

Excellent as it seems 5Guys are. Crew was fast-accurate-and allowed food done perfect. 6 of us in group and No screw ups. Clean and manager? (Alvin) was a whirlwind. When looked up on Yelp was afraid parking on street in Penn State. But we also lucked out on that. Must have been "Carma" because we were starving for a great burger.! read more

If you're looking for a good, simple, hyper-american burger place, go here. If you want something cheap and not great, go to McDonalds or BK. The burgers here are really good, you make em how you want, no lacking on meat. I don't go here often because they are on the greasy side and I try to watch what I eat closely. But if I'm getting a burger, I wouldn't want to go anywhere else in State College. Clean tables, large seating space, and it participates in plenty of club fundraisers. If you and your friends are looking for somewhere to eat just off campus for lunch or dinner, go to Five Guys. And be sure to see if there are any local fundraisers to support your Penn State and State College communities read more

A bit expensive for a college meal. But the food is great. If you want a super greasy filling burger this is where to come.

There's nothing complex about this place - it's a chain that does made-to-order burgers and fries. Then again, if this isn't so complex, why can't other burger places can never seem to get it right? Five Guys is by far my most favorite fast food place in State College. They do everything right and don't cut corners. Their prices are a bit high, but after your meal you never walk away unsatisfied. You can spend $7 on a value meal from McDonalds just down the road, or you can spend a few bucks extra at Five Guys and be rewarded with a fresh and juicy made-to-order burger with nearly unlimited options for toppings. Also, it's worth it to mention that the employees here are awesome. They are extremely polite and appreciative of your business, and make the visit that much better. read more

Good environment and good service. The burgers and fries are very delicious! And the amount of food is big enough and the price is not high at all. Very good peanuts! read more

What a freaking gem. Stop what you're doing right now and make your way down to 5 guys. It's the best place to get a burger in all of state college, and probably the most reasonably priced. It's always clean, the service is always friendly, and the food is as fresh as it can be. Gotta go. read more

I can tell you why some folks hate 5 guys after reading reviews then trying them. It's a chain style burger. Not a fancy restaurant, thick burger you are going to pay ten dollars for. IT IS, however, the best burger in State College! Yep, it's messy. Yep, it's a chain, but this is not McD's or BK. This is a great, quick burger. The guys that work at this location are so NICE. yes, the fries are greasy. If you get them and are not happy, let them know. I've had their fries time after time and they are like crack. You can't eat one or two. Heaven! But one time I did get a bag of fries from a different location and they were not fresh. I asked them for a fresh batch and there it was...perfect, like home made, perfection. Stop in and say Hi to Alvin. He will fix you up! read more

In a town with a lot of variety, if you just want a good quality burger with a large variety of toppings to choose from and really really good fries this is the place to go. Plus it's a quick in and out. read more

Ok usually I love this restaurant. They have lettuce wraps and have lots of good gluten free options. I have celiac disease and it's hard to find good places in State College. But the last two times I ordered haven't been up to par. The first time, they forgot the cheese on my cheeseburger (even when I ordered extra cheese). This isn't that bad and I understand how easy it can be to forget ingredients when working from an online order. HOWEVER, the next time I got it (two days later), it was worse. I found three hairs in my food. Three. And not even all the same type. Two long brown hairs and one short white hair. Nasty. I won't be ordering for a while. Really disappointing when I'm paying $10+ for food that has hair in it. read more

It is a convenient go-to fast food joint. I felt like the wait was long but the food was good. I liked how the toppings you can have are free and you can customize your meal however you want. The amount of fries is plentiful and I loved how they had malt vinegar too! read more

My favorite fast food burger in State College. Better than the burger at some "real restaurants". Note that this is NOT a pretty burger. It is a big, greasy, messy pile of deliciousness. Pair that with some fries (regular or Cajun), and you need a nap after lunch. They are pricier than a McDonalds or Burger King, but definitely better. read more

The best burger you can have in terms of fast food franchises. Fries are also really good. You won't regret it!

This is by far the best Five Guys I've gone to. Super quick service and the food is always great! Workers are super friendly and always busy. Best fast food in State College read more

If you want the best custom burger of your life this is the place to come to. They also have the best fries too. This is a a must for all beff lovers and burger lovers !!! read more

Five Guys takes the approach where you simplify the idea and perfect it. This idea is burgers and fries; you can customize it however you like, and they make it delicious. People complain about their food being too greasy, umm, HELLO?! It's burgers and fries. If I could pay extra for more grease I would. It's a testament to their food being made fresh, the burger is grilled right in front of you and the fries dunked on the regular. Five Stars, Five Guys. read more

I eat a Five Guys burger with Cajun fries about twice a week. I never cook at home and am always getting tired of the same food from the same places, but I would eat here every day if I could do it without gaining 400lbs. It's always great, and peanuts. A ton of peanuts. read more

The food is both delicious AND good quality, which I've found is tough to find. The portion sizes are great - you get what you pay for. While you wait, you can munch on peanuts (yum!) and the wait times are never long. I'll forever love Five Guys! 10/10 read more

Took 25 minutes to make my sandwich. Saw the cooks exchange dollar bills behind the counter and not change their gloves while they continued to make burgers. NASTY. read more

not as good as the others I have been to. step up from fast food chains but nowhere near the likes of even the corner room.

I don't like burgers. In fact, I only eat them once or twice a year. With that said, Five Guys impressed me. My order came out quick and correct. The meat was cooked to perfection. It was done, but still juicy. The topping were good, too. The fries were excellent. They were fresh, boardwalk style fries with a good seasoning on top. One order was enough for 2 people. Lastly, I was totally dazzled by the soda machine. It's a touch screen that allows you put flavorings in your soda find options according to taste, caffeine content, etc. Oh, and there's even a small parking lot, if you're lucky enough to get a spot! read more

Five guys has the best burgers in town. It is not cheap, if you want cheap don't come here. If you want good food, that is probably not so good for you, but great food come here. The burgers are made just right and you can get as many topping as you would like. The small fry is also plenty enough for two people. What they like to do is make you think they put a ton of fries in the cup so it spills over into the bag. In reality they just dump a bunch of fries in the bag. A great marketing technique, I will give them that. read more