After hearing that this place was not only the talk of the town but also our esteemed President's favorite, I figured I'd give it a try. Sadly, I'm not impressed. There was nothing wrong with my dinner, but I expect a burger and fries costing $11+ to be more than just ok. In the end though, Five Guys tastes like a neighborhood cookout. The burger was fine--nothing unexpected, and the fries tasted homemade. They seem to be going for a less-is-more motif in the store. Unfortunately, it just comes off as cold and cheap--In-N-Out does the clean 50s diner look a lot better, and Smashburger does the upscale burger menu better. It won't kill you, but you'll feel like you got overcharged. read more

Five Guys is great for those days when you want to spend $12 on a glorified fast-food hamburger. The meat comes in a wafer-thin patty, and doesn't really taste like anything, just like at Wendy's. The bun tastes mass-produced. I also don't especially care for their fries, although this is a matter of taste more than anything. I'm not generally one for mushy, thick, "natural" fries of the sort served here. I can't help but wonder if people rate this place purely on the quantity of food that you get. The normal size for the burger is a double-patty, and the fries come overflowing from a 12 oz. drink cup. I would rank the burger places around mill as: 1) Smashburger, for their delicious Arizona burger, and the awesome smash fries 2) Chuckbox, for delicious char-grilled meat that actually tastes like meat 3) In-n-out, for great-tasting meat and some of my favorite fries 4) Five Guys, 5) Fatburger, seriously why the fuck does anyone eat at Fatburger? read more

So since everyone is comparing this place to In-N-Out I will base my review on a comparison of the two. 1. the atmosphere. Pretty similar to In-N-Out. It's got a classic burger joint kinda feel. Although it's very loud. Some coworkers and I went at lunch and we had a hard time hearing each other. It was very busy and the music was cranked. 2. the burger. Okay, so it is more expensive than In-N-Out but it's much bigger. I got the small and it was still a pretty thick patty plus you get all the toppings you want. I like that there are so many options so you can customize your burger. I got mine with cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo. I thought the meat was flavorful, the veggies were fresh and the bun was fresh too. 3. the fries. WAY better than In-N-Out. I've never really understood why people think the fries at In-N-Out are so great. Yeah, they're fresh but I think they are a little bland. Five Guys fries are also fresh but have a much better flavor. They are cut much bigger and the portion is huge! We each ordered our own fries (all of us were Five Guys virgins) and not one of us finished the order. One guy ordered a large and it was insane. The five of us probably could have shared a large. Or at least a large and a small. We threw away so many fries it was redonkulous. Overall, my group left Five Guys stuffed and satisfied. I think it's just as good as In-N-Out if not better because of their awesome fries. read more

I seriously can NOT understand how this place is sitting at such a mediocre rating here on Yelp! Five Guys is consistently the best burger on the block, prices are extremely reasonable, and - especially at this location - service has always been wonderful. Seriously, I've never walked into this place without being cheerfully greeted, I've never yet placed an order with a person who was not smiling back at me, and I have never left the building without the entire crew thanking me for stopping by and waving me off. If I could give Five Guys on Mill 10 stars, I would do that. It may not be the healthiest choice for food, but if you're craving that messy burger full of delicious flavor that leaves you feeling very well-fed, you just can't beat Five Guys in my humble opinion. Don't let the negative reviews fool you. You won't be disappointed. read more

My 5 guys experience was always on the East Coast (Maryland). I was excited that a location was coming just a few miles from me. I really enjoy the burgers and fries. I've held off long enough, but the time had finally to come to enjoy the 5 guys burger once again. I'm very shocked with all the sour reviews low scores. I think folks in AZ and out west are still getting to know 5 guys and haven't fully appreciated the goodness. Locally, I would only take a Lobby's burger over 5 guys. In/Out is close. Each their own..... 5 guys is still a great burger. I will admit the burger was a bit below the taste that I had in Maryland. I think it may have been the bun. The fries tasted just the same, which I really enjoy. The fries are cut there and fresh. A regular fries can easily feed 2 people. Don't go for the larger size, you'll regret the cost and having so many extra fries. I enjoy the simple menu and you get to decide what toppings you want on your burger. There are several options to choose from. The free peanuts is a nice touch to snack on before your meal is ready..I always enjoy a handful. With this location, the biggest issues were the floors were dirty and the music being played was VERY loud. I'm at a place to eat, not a rock show or club. My wife was super excited there was caffeine free diet coke in the fountain. read more

I'm not exactly sure why, but everyone I know RAVES about this place. It's good... I mean they are burgers and fries... nothing extremely special, though. Perhaps it was the time of night that my friend and I decided to visit. The staff were friendly and immediately greeted us when we walked through the door. The fries are gross due to the fact that they are literally swimming in grease, but the burger was pretty decent. I really like that the decor is kind of like a little diner. The peanuts threw me off a little bit, but that's cool, I guess. I will have to try it again another time. read more

The pros definitely outweigh the cons, but let's start with the cons just because it's more fun. 1. The scary tweakers RIGHT outside. Real entertaining to watch through the windows at first, but I noticed a lot of children in the restaurant staring out there, and heard one say she was scared; so that's no fun for anybody. But, because that has nothing to do with Five Guys as a company, only their scary surroundings, I didn't take away any stars for that. I just wanted to mention it because I'd want someone to mention it to me. :) 2. I took away the star because there is something fundamentally wrong with the french fries. I know there's lots of mixed reviews in the commentary, but I can only speak for myself when I say that I did not enjoy them at all. Neither did my friend who joined me. But there's lots of pros! 1. Super fast service. I think our food was ready in less than a couple minutes. 2. Lots of seating. Seating everywhere, I can't even imagine the place ever filling to capacity. 3. The burgers really are the shizzle. I had a bacon cheeseburger, and it was quite delicious. I think the buns are "butter buns" and the burgers are made right there when you order them so they're super fresh. 4. There's a pretty dope coke machine that distributes a plethora of teas, lemonades, sodas, you name it. Not much else to say... it's a burger joint. :) read more

Great Burger!! comparable to In-n-Out. the fries are fresh and very tasty. A small order of fries was good enough for two people.

Abel had great customer service he was able to split payment on our transactions and was very patient with us because we weren't familiar with their menu. I haven't been in a five guys in awhile but attending this one made me feel very welcomed and wanting to come back. Highly recommended!! read more

After a pleasant experience at Five Guys in North Scottsdale, I decided to swing by the Tempe location after work for some quick, greasy food. Parking: Might be ok if you live right there and can walk over, but it was a bit of a hassle to take a couple spins around the area to find a parking spot. Ordering: How does small bacon cheeseburger w/ everything on it turn into a plain cheeseburger with drink? Yeah, people make mistakes, but I like to think I'm eating a little healthy w/ some veggies tucked in between the buns. Fries: If there's any reason to go to Five Guys, it's for the fries. Now I don't know if this is standard practice, but the fry guy at North Scottsdale loaded up a small cup with fries, then placed the cup into a paper sack, then filled the paper sack with fries (which can only be described as awesome). However, this practice doesn't seem to carry over to Tempe. Quite disappointing, I'll be going to In-N-Out next time. read more

Eh- it was just ok. I was told about the must-have Cajun fries, and they were just ok. Not spicy at all and appeared to be just like Cajun season salt sprinkled on regular fries. The fries were Kinda soggy and very greasy. Burger was ok. Tasted fresh, but I didn't know a "regular" burger was 2 patties. Yuck. Sadly- my favorite thing about this place was the fact they had Mello Yello. Sweet. It's good enough to eat- but it's no where near the quality of Chuckbox which is right up the street. Shoot- fatburger a stones throw away is better. Its good enough to eat again if your friends wanna go, but its not a place that i'll be craving or want to search for parking to eat at. Oh well. read more

An alright burger joint with peanuts galore. They use peanut oil for everything. I ordered a hamburger, reg Cajun fries, and reg drink, totaling at $10. Result, I got a burger with double hand made patties with onions mushrooms pickles etc sandwiched with a sesame seeded set of buns. Reminds me of well crafted homemade burger. It was good but for the price in and out burgers knocks five guys out of the competition. Delicious regardless and I'd eat again. read more

My rating says all about this place. I came here because I walk past it every time I walked on mill and heard mixed reviews about the place. So I look in this place and think how it looks like the nock off version of In N Out, and I was right. So here I am all tired and hungry and I see this shabby looking burger in front of me. I take a bite and said "this is the last time I come here when there is a fast food burger place, thats so much better, Ill go the extra .5 miles. Recommendation: If you are so hungry and cant think of anywhere else to go, keep thinking of somewhere besides this place. read more

First time there and all I can say is that it was gooooood... The only downside was that they were smaller than i expected, but good nonetheless... I liked the free peanuts as appetizers while waiting for the burgers... read more

Sort of fast food, but fresher...and a little more tasty. Things to know: -When you order a Cheeseburger, it's automatically a double patty. If you want something smaller (a single), order a "Little Cheeseburger." -Contrary to how small the cup looks, a Regular fries will definitely feed 2 people because they dump all kinds of extra fries in the bag too. -The burgers are MESSY...but I kind of liked it. They were messy-good. Overall, Five Guys is solid. I enjoyed my burger, and the fries were done well too. However, I still can't see myself going out of my way to return very often. read more

I've been to Five Guys twice now, first on opening day when I got a small burger, fries and a drink for $10. I thought the burger was very good. I liked it better then In 'N Out just because of the toppings. I like more of an exotic burger and Five Guys had plenty of toppings to choose from that made it just the way I like it. The cajun fries were very good, but they give you way too many. I'd rather see a smaller portion for less money. Yesterday I went again and this time ordered a Cheese Hot Dog. The hot dog was very good, Kosher, cut down the middle and grilled. The cheese was a slice of American cheese which was better then the liquid crap most places use, but better yet would have been grated cheese. I also got grilled onions, mushrooms, and jalepenos on top, but didn't get many toppings, maybe because of the limited space on a hot dog, but a little disappointing. Overall I think it's really good and I would have given it a high rating if it was a little cheaper and if they used grated cheese. Everyone working there was very friendly and love the classic rock music they play. read more

This is the favorite burger of our Commander-in-Chief, so who am I as a lowly tax-paying foot soldier to question the restaurant? As the fattest nation on Earth, this burger must shine as a golden example to the reason. The cheeseburger that I ordered could have easily fed a Somalian village and walking back to the light rail I am sure my already high blood pressure shot several points higher. I pray I finish this review before I succumb... I wouldn't recommend ordering the burger with tomatoes. Not that they were bad, but they create a sliding factor that detracts from the dining experience. There are two options - wear half of the burger on your shirt or wolf it down in an attempt not to wear said burger and as a result fail to be able to enjoy the dining experience. The price of the meal is a little higher than most, but so are the portions. As I described, the burger is enormous, and I ordered a regular size fry. The fries are served in a paper cup and more fries dumped in the sack. Really it was overkill because by the time I engulfed the burger, I really didn't want any fries - but this is a review about the whole meal so for you, dear reader, I pushed on ever so slightly. The fries are good - Cajun flavor and spicy. Good - yes. "The best" as the advertisements proclaim? I wouldn't say so. In comparing Five Guys to another recently opened gourmet burger joint, SmashBurger's rosemary fries are far superior. Five Guys outranks SmashBurger In terms of dining room size and available seating. Plenty of place to sit and attempt not to wear the burger. One thing I found as a huge distraction was the music. I don't want to sound like an old man, but turn that damn thing down! The radio was so loud it wasn't a pleasant experience. When you are trying to inhale a large cow cooked in 100% peanut oil, talking to your dining companion leaves limited opportunities. Say a few words and dive back in. What makes it annoying and difficult is that when you masterfully pull off this move, the partner continually says "huh?". Overall the burger was good and tasted grilled from the backyard. I know this will lose me points for being a fat guy and probably further lower my man-card status, but I don't think there needs to be two patties - one would suffice. The fries are too much too. I couldn't even finish the overflow in the bag, let alone touch the ones in the actual cup. For $11 for a burger, fries and drink ($5.59 burger, $2.59 regular Cajun fries, $2.19 large Cherry Coke)I felt like I wasted the fries and was so uncomfortable after gorging on the burger that I didn't enjoy the experience. Dare I say a smaller version of the meal would probably be a good opportunity for a future menu option. read more

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Below is a general review of the two AZ locations I have been to, and at the bottom will be notes specific to this location... This place definitely is not for everyone. If you like Mickey-D's or In n Out then you probably should just keep on walking. But if you like a burger that was made when you order it or fries that are real potatoes and don't taste like the cup they came in then this place could be a great option. They are a little pricier than your average quick service joint, but its worth it. The portions are HUGE, even if you order the "regular" fries and the "little" burger they are still BIG. They don't charge per topping beyond the norm like Smashburger, and they have tons of toppings to choose from. Would love to see a fried egg option, but other than that the majority of burger loving taste buds will find topping options that please them. They have some non-burger choices as well, which is nice. Hot dogs, grilled cheese (which people keep saying is a must try) and a veggie sandwich. Eating here is a 5 napkin type experience, a lil messy, a lil crazy, but oh so yummy! Hint: if you are transporting 5 guys in your car, definitely put something between the bag and your (clothes, passenger seat, floor mat, etc..) the grease WILL leak through the bag. I agree with a below post that the placement of peanut snacking boxes are a little awkward (and frankly I don't get why they exist at all, but whatever) TEMPE Location Specific: Could have just been the day I was here, but their Mr. Pibb tastes better than most places... who knows, perhaps they clean the machine well! Parking is a bit of a challenge, it is on mill ave so it is meter parking and limited meter parking. Mostly parallel, but next to American Apparel there are some standard metered spots as well. Regardless, make sure you have change if you will be parking to go to grab your burger! read more

Massive portions of french fries - oh MY. Note to self: order a regular size next time. Whenever we go, we never finish all of our food and have to throw a lot of it away (boo). They have free shelled peanuts for the taking as well. The burgers come with 2 patties as standard. The burgers & large fries are $5/each. If you come during rush hour - be prepared to WAIT for your order. I didn't mind though, the quality was amazing. It was loud and crowded but I can see why. Keep in mind though, I order things plain so if it comes to flavor - I may not be the best judge. Everyone I have brought it rave about it as well. It was a nice treat. read more

I was a big fan of Five Guys - when I was on the East Coast this was the best. However, lately I've been ordering burgers on lettuce leaves and this was by far the worst one I've had. I asked the cashier if they could wrap the burger in lettuce leaves (like In-n-Out does so well) and what I got was a foil packet with my meat, cheese and mushrooms on a bed of chopped floppy lettuce with more thrown on top. Yuck! There wasn't a nice crisp piece of lettuce to be found. read more

Five Guys has one of my favorite fast food burgers in the Valley. Their standard cheeseburger is 2/3 of a pound (HUGE!), very delicious, and well-priced. This location, and probably others, has the high-tech soda fountain machine that lets you add flavors to your Coke like lime and vanilla - pretty cool. The only problem with this particular Five Guys is its location on Mill Avenue. Metered parking nearby is hard to come by so, when you go here, you also have to factor in the walk from your car and the cost of parking. read more

It's probably a good thing that I don't live closer to a Five Guys.... I am in love with their fries!! They are delicious! I order the regular size and even it is too big. Not only do they fill the cup, but then they also fill the brown bag that the cup of fries is poured into! This is the first place where I saw the cool soda machine that I've now seen in a few other places. But I love that you can pick your own drinks from so many different flavors! Although, I get cherry sprite every time! Yum!!! Every time I have been here, there's always been good seating and everything has been clean. My only reason for not giving it 5 stars is that it's a bit overpriced. read more

It's good, but. . . It's literally twice the price of IN-N-OUT and just as good. The meat is not as flavorful, but they got a lot of toppings to chose from and if you like community peanuts, they got some hors d'oeuvres for you. I prefer the no non sense of IN-N-OUT. Ah. .and they have a next generation Coke machine that can create all sorts of funky soda for you. If you did not grow out of mixing orange soda with root beer and cola, then you will be in heaven. For a place where you order and pick up at the counter, I can not get over the $12 for a burger, fries and soda. I will probably be back, but it won't be in the rotation. read more

WAY overrated...13 dollars for a burger fries and drink. The fries were terrible, but the burger was good, average at best. Honestly a double double from in and out tops it. I waited 15 minutes for my order, with only 2 people ahead of me. The drink dispenser is electronic...fun, not. Overall, it sucked. Give it 2 stars because the burger was good. read more

I'd like to echo the comments by Scott P below. with one update... Small burger, Small fry, Small drink now = $14 read more

Walking in to Five Guys, I was rather excited, and was looking forward to my experience. I have never been to a Five Guys before, so this was something new. My first reaction upon opening the doors was the music was blaring. Too loud, at least. The music was classic rock, which I don't mind. After walking up and reviewing the easily understood menu and waiting in line for a few minutes, someone took our order. The order taker seemed like she was having a long day, not seeming very interested in the customer. While taking the order, one could clearly see the kitchen. It seemed kind of like In-N-Out, but everyone was moving much slower. It was as if everyone was moving in slow motion. Much to my dismay, they did not offer Dr. Pepper, my favorite soft drink. I was surprised that they offered other lesser known drinks, but not Dr. Pepper? Come on. After waiting about 6 or 7 minutes, my food arrived in a bag. A bag? Really? I was planning on eating inside, not take out. Even McDonald's does better than that. Digging through the bag I first took out the fries, which were in a cup, and I took a bite. My first impression of the fries was they were nothing special, and too salty. I like salt on my fries as it adds flavor, but there was simply too much salt. As a result, in addition to the fact that the serving was quite large, I finished only about half of my fries. Now onto the burger. I paid about $10 for my meal, so I was thinking to myself that this better be the best burger I have ever tasted in a long time. Unwrapping the product in its tin foil wrapping, I noticed that the presentation of the burger was sub par. The burger did not look appetizing, at all. Almost disgusting, as a matter of fact. The cheese was dripping over the bun, and I couldn't even see all the ingredients on the burger. Taking my first bite, it didn't taste bad. A pretty classic American burger taste, I must say. It did taste rather close to Wendy's. Upon finishing my meal, I was not impressed. My stomach felt greasy, and I felt the need to go hike a mountain a couple times, which I did, as Tempe Butte is close by. I felt my stomach almost on the point of rejecting it, it was that greasy. Seriously. Overall, Five Guys is way to expensive, unbelievably greasy, and makes your stomach cringe. The atmosphere is nice though, thus the two stars. If you had to choose between Five Guys and In-N-Out, INO is the clear winner in every category. read more

I seem to come to this location every few years because I forget how I feel about it after I eat there. For some reason the food here is just never very good. The people working here are always pleasant but the food just doesn't cut it. Hopefully I remember this the next time I consider coming to this location. read more

I don't like this Five Guys. The hamburgers are insanely overcooked and was a tad on the chewy side. But my real gripe is that this place stands on the dust of the Coffee Plantation. A job that saw me through my twenties. Great memories. Reduced to chewy overcooked hamburger. I might forgive you for moving on Tempe. Maybe one day. I might even like the hockey puck texture on the over blasted meat at Five Guys. Maybe one day. Maybe one day. read more

A disappointing interaction. I went in on a Sunday night. There was a cashier, and 3 others in the kitchen working. So staff was not an issue. I did not see a manager the whole time I was there though. When I finally got my food, after waiting 11 minutes for 1 burger and 1 fry. Then, when I got home and started eating my burger, there 1/2 my ingredients weren't on there. I submitted the online review. No call. I called a week ago just to advice them of it, no answer. Lack of oversight is why this issue happened in the first place. read more

Good food, the peanut oil is so much better for you. I got there at 1055, and they opened right at 11, the manager was super nice and the staff was super motivated to help me. Got there enjoyed my food, they threw an extra patty on my burger, which is cool since I'm a fat ass. I left came back 30 minutes later and used their bathroom, I think I stuffed up their toliet with TP and poop. So I'm writing this review to make amends for my folly. Sorry bro. read more

Everything to say has already been said on here so I will just throw in my 2 cents. My wife and I went here for lunch on Sunday afternoon. We both had a burger and shared a regular regular fry. First off, the fries are excellent and a regular one is enough for 4 people. I would like to try the cajun ones in the future though just to see if they are any good. The burger was very good as well. I think they are a bit pricey for what you get but I'm still a fan. I guess all those free toppings make up for the high cost of the burger a little bit. Also, the patties are a bit thinner than I expected but were still pretty juicy and flavorful. Our whole experience was a positive one and the cashier was very friendly and helpful. As far as Mill Ave. is concerned, this is probably the best burger on the block because I really dislike FatBurger's burger. read more

I am a Five Guys fan...just not of this location. There was a customer before me who was complaining about his order being wrong and he threw a fit and started cursing at the staff. This entertaining and all but the same thing that makes you laugh will make you cry. I got my 2 to-go burgers and got out of there only to find out the both of the burgers were wrong. Complete fail, if a place can't get your order right there is no point of me ordering food from them. Only because the fries were as expected they get 2 stars. read more

To start many food service places provide many discounts. This discounts range from senior, student, to military. My son and I stopped for a burger after a long bicycle ride from 20th Street and Indian School. We were hungry. I'm re-tired Military so I always ask if there is a discount. I was told NO, I asked how about senior or student, NO... I really felt that the person I was talking to was pretty put off by me asking. Because we were hungry knowing the burger would be good we stayed. I asked if they could fry my mushrooms and onions together with mustard, I was told no so No.. I guess you cannot order the burgers the way you like them... COST way too high,,,, just 2 as teh menu showed "Little" burgers and 2 sodas = 18.00 WOW at "In n Out" we could have had 2 doubles "meat" animal style with fry's and sodas.. Oh ya this was Sunday at 4pm, we were one of two groups in the seating area. I guess everyone know how over priced the food is.. Ya ask why did we stay, we were just hungry no other reason... read more

This visit was my first to 5 Guys and it was pretty okay. I have heard the In n Out/5 Guys comparisons and I am on team InO but I always welcome a competing burger. Ordering was pretty simple. I had a little bacon cheeseburger with some basic toppings and cajun style fries. It took a little while for our food to come out, which was a sign of them making it fresh as you can see into the kitchen. The fries were okay (I did enjoy the cajun option), the burger was okay - neither blew me away, especially for the price, but I wouldn't object to coming back. read more

Five Guys offers a decent burger, but it's definitely overcooked--they brag about serving them well done and there's no argument here: that's what they are. But I much prefer the flavor of Smashburger's meat. Five Guys seemed rather devoid of meaningful seasoning, or if it was there, it was killed in the well-doneing. I also didn't really like that it comes out as two carelessly charred mini-patties, instead of one, nicely cooked and seasoned burger. As far as Mill-area burgers are concerned, I'm at the following: 1.Smashburger 2. Chuckbox 3. In N Out 4. Five Guys 5. Fatburger And Chuckbox and Smashburger are awfully close. I've been a HUGE fan of Chuckbox for forever, so many I like the newness of Smashburger, but damn is it tasty. I also prefer the Smashfries to Chuckbox's fries, but I think I prefer 5 Guys' fries to both of them. Finally, the price is obnoxious. You're not getting that much in the way of a burger for $11 (drink + fries + cheeseburger). You get a MOUNTAIN of fries, but I don't NEED that many fries. You also get to top it with just about anything, but I don't want to subsidize other people's toppings. Let me pay $2 less to get mine with lettuce, ketchup, and mayo. Overall a meh burger. Not great, but better than Fatburger, if I don't want to walk to College for great burgerness. Oh, as for atmosphere, it was like a club in there. I really don't need to be bombarded with music at lunch when I'm going to talk to someone. I hate shouting and the few times when the song would switch and the grill would quiet was like the eye of the storm. Turn that shit down. read more

I was first introduced to Five Guys by some friends down in Jacksonville, FL. I then ran into it again at the DCA airport while delayed for a flight home once and it helped me to be less crotchity towards the gate agents. Then I realized that these Five Guys were all around me as I suddenly ran into one on Walnut Street in Philly and then another out near Lester,PA. The one on Mill Ave that recently opened echoes the same simple goodness that the others do. Good burgers and fries. I actually like them a little more than In and Out Burger but that could be because of my east coast bias. I think I like most that it is like a burger you or I could make and serve with nothing too fancy. A little pricey, I still don't mind because of the meat quality. Mounds of fries are a signature. I give them 4 of 5 because I do think they could do a few bargain deals on the price. read more

Cajun fries with vinegar (dont judge me!!): GOOD! Burger with everything (including grilled mushrooms and onions) plus A-1 sauce: GOOD! Very nice staff: GREAT High tech soda machines: AWESOME! People that compare to in & out: boo! Of course it's a bit more here...but I think it's worth it.. Or maybe I'm just not an In & Out fan, sorry. I guess I only review places I really really like. FYI the "little" burgers are a single patty while the regular burgers are double... I didn't know that but the guy at the counter offered this info. read more

Five Guys... What cannot be said about this place? I stumbled upon it last October in Saratoga Springs, NY, where we decided to eat at Chipotle for lack of anything else recognizable. I saw the Five Guys next door, and decided to try it out instead of having another bland Chipotle burrito. Needless to say, when I ran into another Five Guys in Ithaca two days later, I knew I had to eat there for lunch. Since they opened here in the Valley a month or so ago, I've had to restrain myself. If it weren't for the guaranteed heart attack that would occur were I to dine at Five Guys twice a day, I think I would probably do so. I should point out that, before I ate at Five Guys, In-N-Out was my favorite fast food burger joint. But the food at Five Guys is simply superior. The burgers are tastier and have more options, and the fries are an order of magnitude better. The only issue I have with this place is that the price is admittedly steep, but when you consider how much food you get, it's not too unreasonable. If you stick to the Little Hamburger, which is still probably more filling than a normal fast food burger, you could probably get a meal for inside $8, but that meal will still be more substantial than a normal $6 fast food burger meal. On the upside, however, the price might have the fortunate side effect of discouraging rowdy kids who could care less about the quality of their burger. read more

First, this place reeks of being a national-chain-franchise-type restaurant. The staff is trying to be enthusiastic like they have been instructed, but it feels very fake. Otherwise, the burgers are good. As you have heard, the standard burger contains two patties, the smaller version has one. The fresh-cut fries were excellent, maybe the best in Tempe. We may go back, but probably won't go out of our way. read more

My girlfriend and I hit this place up during the Horror & Sci-Fi Film festival this weekend. I ordered the bacon cheeseburger and she picked up a regular cheese burger with onions and mushrooms. ..also grabbed a small fry. I gotta say the taste of these burgers are absolutely delicious. Just juicy as can be. The fries are great too, but I recommend getting the small.. plenty of food. I loved that all the condiments are free to put on the burger. My only gripe is that they dont tell you how big the burgers are. After getting our food, we both realized that we could have split one big burger or each have gotten a jr burger. Loved the taste of this place and would most definitely go back here and chow down. read more