The hamburgers and fries taste like what I can make at home. With more grease. I get it, Obama ate at one and now it's popular. Typical of sheep to do so, very understandable. The atmosphere? Open your eyes, there is no atmosphere. Then again, why would you in that place? The walls are plastered with praises from media outlets from the opposite end of this great nation. I'm highly dubious of those praises. The burger I ordered was plump and juicy and greasy. I'm not a fan of greasy juice squirting out if a burger when biting it. The fries were just plain oily and salty. Ever cooked up fries with too much oil? That's what the fries from this gyp joint are like. In-N-Out? Are you kidding me? You people don't get out much, do you? Apples and oranges, apples and oranges. Wait a minute... this place is in T.O., that is understandable and sad. Three wise monkeysville. read more

Woooweeee, this place is tasty. I am a so cal native so obviously I am a In-N-Out connoisseur, thus, trying a new burger place is almost sacrilegious. I have heard about this In-N-Our 5 Guy rivalry now for maybe a year or 2 and I never thought I would have the opportunity to shun the new burger place but the good men at 5Guys decided it was time to have the burger mecca (So Cal) make the final decision on the king of meat. I have been back to 5 guys about 8 times and In-N-Out only once, does that give you a hint as to what is champ? The juicy burgers and amazing toppings are enough to wake the dead from hunger pains. I always get the Cheese Burger all the way minus pickles and mushrooms and it has not failed me yet. I have tried both regular and cajun fries, to which I prefer the regular dunked in ketchup. Overall this is my new burger haven and as much as I love In-N-Out, there is a new burger champ in town. The line in the Thousand Oaks store, although appears long, does go by very fast. The seating is sometimes a pain to get but all in all, well worth it. I do recommend this place more than any other fast food joint. read more

These guys make a pretty good burger but the French fries need a little bit more cooking time. After placing an online order and being only 5 minutes away I waited 20 minutes for my food and it took me 5 minutes to get back to work I was kind of disappointed with the time frame. read more

I have been to this Five Guys several times and have always had a great experience. Although fast food places are typically all the same, with the exception of service, I have not found that to be the case with Five Guys. I have definitely had some burgers at other locations which did not taste as good as at this location. I've had junior and full size cheeseburgers, with and without bacon, here, and they are consistently tasty and satisfying. Their fries are also always delicious, although greasy. The exception to this for me is the cajun fries, which are too salty for my taste. That aside, the service has always been exceptional and friendly, and good great. So I highly recommend this location. read more

I heard about Five Guys for years and was happy when the In-N-Out of the east coast opened a location close by. The burger was full of flavor and looked more homemade them machine pressed. It was served with a choice of 12 or so toppings. The patty was big and was good, not as good as a double double. The have two type of fries Cajun and regular. the Small was huge.I enjoyed the Cajun better.The large fries would be big enough for a whole family. I would defiantly eat there again. read more

BETTER THAN IN N OUT! There I said it. My introduction to Five Guys was "It's pretty much the same quality/ level as In n Out, but the fries are much better." Of course the fries are better, In n Out makes the weakest, blandest fries. That being said, "better than In n Out' isn't saying much because it's still just a fast food burger. The vibe rocks - peanuts everywhere tends to make me happy for some reason. The menu owns In n Out's because there are way more options (hey guys, hamburgers and grilled cheese sandwiches aren't the only thing out there) for example, I got grilled mushrooms on my burger at a fast food joint and that is awesome. All in all, it's a decent and highly customizable fast food burger. However, less than 30 minutes after eating it, my tummy was making noise. And, the other person I at with, who is more of a fast food and red meat eater than myself, was also pretty K.O. after eating this burger. A mini bacon burger with veggies and side of fries + caffeine really killed me. I'll probably think twice about coming back for another Five Guys burger. read more

I'm not sure why everyone's so anti this place. I know as southern californians we're super pro in and out, but I feel like there should be enough love in all of our hearts for lots of delicious burger places. I'd definitely eat here again. The fries are fab (both the seasoned and the salted) and they have malted vinegar available, which I love. The cheeseburger is an undertaking; It's big. I got it with everything and found the mushrooms a tasty surprise. I was also surprised to realize that the "cheeseburger" means two patties. I'll get the jr. next time. However, in my opinion, the ambiance is definitely lacking. It's pretty sterile and they play the music really loudly. It's even cranked up outside. read more

I like Five Guy's Burgers and Fries, but the long lines and cramped/noisy environment were a bit much to bare. I visit locations of Five Guys' when The Habit isn't available. I don't even consider In-n-Out. If you can get here without a line, a get seated with your food easily without those who still wait staring a blackhole in your burger, then by all means stop by because one of their burgers with avocado and tomato is one of the juiciest indulgences western society can offer. read more

i had a great experience at five guys. the costumer service was delightful, the music was right on point, the bright happy faces of the workers was infectious, and not to mention the food was delicious. i would say that this is by far the best burger i have ever tasted. you get to choose any topping on your burger for no extra price and the regular burger comes with 2 patties. tasting the burger is like going back to a summertime barbecue in the backyard with your family. overall, five guys would definitely be a place to go when you're craving that juicy taste of a burger to bring you back. read more

it's cool. Another burger joint, serving burgers, fries, and wieners. The full priced burgers are double patties. I usually put all the fixings on it. You can ask them to put A1 or hot sauce into the ground beef before they cook it, for extra flavor. Regular fries are all you need. you can share with one other person b/c there is a lot of fries. Not a fan of the cajun style. Overall, just ok. Rather go to McDonald's and drop 2.50 on two double cheese burgers. read more

There is no way is this a burger going to leave a legacy of anything other than hype! The burger was good, but the cheese goes on after cooking and does not melt enough, ends up making the top patty cool. It must ruin the single patty burger. Everything was mediocre at best for a custom burger The fries are not even god, too under-done and firm. For $11+ dollars it is not worth the money. In-n-Out is better executed, tastes better, is more reasonably portioned and you want to pig out you can get a #1 & another DD for about $9. If I wanted a big burger, a six dollar burger from Carl's is a better deal. This place will disappear with a whimper. read more

I guess my opinoin is a bit different than everyone else here, cause I like the burgers quite a bit. You can order exactly what you want on your burger, the patties are freshly made and the music is vintage. What's not too like? No it's not a Fuddrucker's, but the meal is reasonably priced and you get all the free peanuts you want! We've been here about 3 times and it's certainly on our rotation of local spots for lunch. read more

The burgers are only cooked well done so there are no other choices. Medium well works but they won't do that. I personally feel like this location was not managed efficiently at the time I went here last Saturday. You can see the food being cooked and it seemed like everyone was in slow motion. In fact the fry cook kept waiting to put on burgers because the rest of the crew were sloooowwww.The place was not that busy and it took over 20 minutes from the time at the register to receiving my one burger. The burger did taste fine and had the right toppings so that says something. Good luck as they would be busier if they pick up the pace and worked more on training. read more

Great food! Fries were fresh and fantastic. Soda machine fully operational. Definitely improved.

For me definitely better than In -n-out. It's cute inside, all red and really bright white. white with sacks of potatoes piled right by the line. You can eat all the roasted peanuts you want while waiting in line. The line was fairly long but moved relatively quickly and the our order taker was friendly and made sure I didn't order too much food. She asked if we had been before. She let us know that the little burger, cheeseburger, etc. were the burgers with one patty. There is seating out front and a small patio in the back as well. Your choices for burgers are: hamburger cheeseburger bacon burger, and bacon cheeseburger And then with one patty or two. I found that a one patty bacon cheeseburger was plenty and as stated by previous reviewers their burgers are cooked well done. But I must say I found my burger to be well done and juicy, it is possible people. The only complaint I have is that they forgot my roasted jalapeno. My co-hort who ate with me did have them on his burger and he said they were really spicy...will have to try next time. All toppings are free and include: Mayo Relish Onions Lettuce Pickles Tomatoes Grilled Onions Grilled Mushrooms Ketchup Mustard Jalapeno Peppers (available roasted) Green Peppers A-1 Sauce Bar-B-Q Sauce Hot Sauce The first 7 or 8 toppings are automatic. The fries come either plain or cajun. Cajun style having almost like a dry rub sprinkled on them. In my opinion they were delicious, not soggy like in-n-out. The smaller portion is big, couldn't even finish them. As for drinks it's the usual suspects of fountain beverages...you're given your cup and help yourself. I will definitely be back when I'm in town again. read more

Yay for Five Guys! If you're looking for a comparison to In-N-Out, don't try this place because you will be dissapointed. It's more like "Fatburger" or "Fudruckers". That being said, LOVE this place. We first got to try it out in Dallas and was sad not to have one out by us. Menu is short, but the toppings are plentiful. They get those burgers out quick, too. read more

Came here for the first time last week with a couple friends. I don't eat burgers so I got a Cheese Veggie Sandwich (only came here cause my friends wanted it). Anyways, the guy who rang me up was really friendly...he helped me a lot since I didn't know how to order anything. My sandwich was pretty decent; not the best and definitely a little pricey. The fries were a little bland for my taste. TBH, just by looking at my friends' burgers, I would think In-N-Out is a lot better (plus, it's way cheaper!). Overall, decent place for a quick bite. read more

The burgers are always great and the fries are by far the best! I ordered a little cheese burger with ketchup, tomato, grilled onions and mushrooms with a side of Cajon fries! They are soooo good. This location is the best I've visited, it has tons of seating and one of the employees even brought my food to my table with a side of ketchup. He was very sweet. (: since 5 guys is just around the corner from my office, I will be visiting again. read more

Prices for a burger is way to expensive !! They need them to be cheaper I don't have that much money

Why are you still closing at 6? Is dinner time not a great opportunity to make money? I really want to give you guys a chance since I fell in love with Five Guys when I lived in a different city, but it's like you don't even want my money. Also pretty stingy on the fries, I used to get half of a bag full of fries when ordering the Regular size. This joke of a restaurant really makes me miss my old Five Guys. read more

Overrated. With all the hype from the media, we decided to go there today and see how it compared to In N Out, etc. Sadly, we (3 of us) were disappointed. First the hamburgers are sooo expensive. Just for a regular cheeseburger (2 beef patties combined into one), it's over 6 bucks. Then if you want fries and a drink, the prices are ridiculous. You'd think they'd have a combo menu or something. We ordered the cajun fries and the regular fries and they were also just ok. The flavors were ok. Not bad, not great. One other strange thing is that this place has boxes of peanuts placed everywhere so you can eat them while you're waiting in line (and the line was really long today). Strange that they placed a lot of the peanuts on the trashcans. Anyway, people are slobs there; they just throw the peanut shells on the floor and the poor employees are coming by every few minutes to clean it up. I thought at first that the peanut shells were apart of the decor like those BBQ joints that put hay on the floor. read more

Expensive, did I mention this place is expensive? The food was decent but not a show stopper. Why compare this with In n Out? They are two totally different styles for burger joint. read more

Five Guys - Burgers Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

I can remember years ago, while I was in the military, being sent to Korea for a month for military exercises. I remember being housed in an Army camp (I was in the Air Force), and the food was pretty depressing when I first got there. Pretty soon, we were stuck with MREs ("Meals, Ready-To-Eat"), and the memory of the Army mess hall food started looking pretty darn good. When they Army got the mess hall set up and churning out swill again, I swore that they were cooking the finest haute cuisine that could be found this side of Paris. When I finally got back home to my Air Force base, there food there had always been excellent - and it was then that I realized how much you miss good food when it's taken away. I came to 5 Guys because it was so highly reviewed by the LA Times. It was "okay". Not "Daglas" great or even "In-N-Out" great, and certainly not "LA Times Best Burger" great - but just "okay". The real plus for 5 Guys is that there is incredible variety, and it's certainly less expensive than the Counter...but in reality, The Counter has a variety that's better. I had a single cheeseburger cooked medium, with Ortega chili strips, grilled onions, tomato and an order of French fries. The cheeseburger required condiments: catchup, mustard and mayo to change the taste to something more tasty, otherwise it had the distinct flavor of a weathered tarpaulin. The fries, while fresh, were certainly NOT In-N-Out, Daglas or The Counter quality. They, too were quite greasy and required copious amounts of ketchup in order to get cut the grease. Finally, the service was quite slow. Truthfully, I might eat there again - if In-N-Out, Daglas or The Counter were not options. I don't know where people got the idea the 5 Guys rated better than In-N-Out; perhaps the people that rated 5 Guys so highly also frequent McDonalds or Burger King so much that anything that resembles a fresh, well made burger will automatically top their list. Better choice: There is an In-N-Out not that far away - or if you're headed to the San Fernando Valley, try Daglas. read more

I like this location. I have had "five guys burgers" before and this one is one of the best around. The service is always great and place is usually always clean as well. Only one complaint I always ask for BBQ on the side and about 50 percent of the time I have to go back up and ask. So close to five star. But I will be back for sure PS: The have 2 new coke machines that you can get so many cool flavor combinations!!! read more

If we can all agree that a few categories of burgers and burger joints exists than we have the beginnings of a burger understanding. Five Guys is seated at the left wing of the "traditional burger" spectrum and do everything right from burger size to toppings to fries to beverage options and of course the free peanuts. This place isn't Burger King/McDonalds (thank god) and it's isn't Umami/Bachi or Fukuburger. It's in the fast fresh category along with In n Out/Fatburger and SmashBurger (more gourmet). The decorations are sparse but the food is where it's at. The burger seemingly have better beef ratio and flavor than In n Out. They compare well with Fatburger when you add relish. The extensive toppings list makes the burgers fairly customizable. I suggest you go bacon/cheese and "all the way" and adjust for any further toppings. In the end Fives Guys burger hit your table encompassing what I imagine in the quintessential backyard burger: moist, juicy and messy. The fries ...oh the fries. Traditional or Cajun. Go Cajun and grab a small bag for 2-3 people. One of the best tasting fries and deals at burger joint. The burgers are great but I crave the fries. Drinks are covered by super cool beverage kiosks with a plethora of flavors ....know if only they had a beer/wine license. ;) read more

The burgers at off the chart good and this one is staffed with a terrific team of young people who have a friendly attitude. If you're in the area and in the mood for a great burger and friendly service this read more

There burgers are really good they know what fries are and should be the shakes taste any other shake and I like how they have peanuts it's a great place but a bit pricey read more

Took the whole family to check out this place and was a bit disappointed. Hubby liked his burger, but I wasn't too impressed with mine. Ordered a cheese burger with grilled onions and mushrooms. There was no seasoning to my burger. It was quite bland and had me wishing I had a salt shaker in my purse to give it some flav. The bread was a little weak and didn't do a good job holding all the meat and toppings. My kids got plain hot dogs that were a bit pricey. Fries were okay. Spent $28 bucks on 3 burgers, 1 fries, and 2 plain hot dogs, left wishing I got my money's worth. On the plus side, the place was clean and they have yummy peanuts to snack on while you wait for your order. I'll stick to In-N-Out and Red Robin for my burgers. read more

Five Guys has free peanuts for you to munch on while you wait for your food (or as a cheap side dish) which I thought was pretty neat. I ordered a cheeseburger (which here is really has two patties with cheese). If you want just a single patty with cheese you have to order the "little cheeseburger" (same applies to the other burgers). The burger was a really good size, bigger than In-n-Out's double double. I ordered it with everything on it and it was excellent. It was a very saucy burger which is how I like mine. I highly recommend this place. The pricing was on par with other higher caliber fast food restaurants ($5.xx for my cheeseburger). I didn't eat the fries which they seem to be known for. I will be going back in a few weeks. read more

Ive heard good things about this place so I went to try it out. I was pleasently suprised. The food was great and I love their seasoned french fries (however my boyfriend didnt). My only problem it that I think they are way over priced. We got 2 burgers, 1 small seasoned fry, and 2 drinks and we paid a little over $18. I would go again but only on occasion. Not an everyday kind of place read more

I was in the mood for a big, juicy burger for lunch, and that's what I got. Some are saying it's overrated and overpriced. It's too bad they didn't enjoy it because this is now my favorite fast food burger. The bacon was really crispy, the grilled onions were sweet and just a teensy bit crunchy still. The burger was hot and juicy. So yummy. It ended too quickly, but it hit the spot. The fries not as stupendous but you get a decent amount. The guys behind the counter were super friendly and very cute. I ordered online and it was ready for pickup just as soon as the fries were done. I will be coming back. read more

The burger was delicious and there are so many toppings you can put on them, so I really liked the variety. It was juicy and just hit the right spot. The seasoning on the fries make them taste really good. If I had to choose though, I would much rather go to In-n-out. Even though the fries are much better at Five Guys, I much prefer the taste of In-n-out burgers. Also, I feel like I get much more value for my money at In-n-out because their burgers are cheaper and taste better. read more

Burgers are excellent, fries are also good. Prices are completely and utterly outrageous. One bacon cheeseburger with no fries or drink is $10. What? I can get an outstanding double patty burger (that is just as good or better) with fries and a drink for that price at both The Habit and In N Out. Surely, they have no control of this at the store level so I don't blame this particular location - but honestly, why go here when the Habit is just right down the street? read more

Stopped here for the tenth time, passing through. It's great. I'm a Habit fan. I'm an In-N-Out fan. This place is different. Not better. Just great. The patty is different. All the toppings. It's easy and fast too. Clean restaurant. The Cajun fries are BOMB. I enjoy stopping here and will every time I come through. So greasy and good. And the staff is courteous, friendly, and professional. Try it for yourself. read more

We know what a good Five Guys is supposed to be like - cheerful and delicious ... and this isn't it. We had wondered why when we have driven by in the past that it was often nearly empty and now we know. Disinterested wait staff, no containers for the peanuts, popular fountain drink empty and never fixed after repeated requests - AND lukewarm burgers on arrival, even though there were only four couples dining. Only plus are the fries. It was a very unsatisfactory experience. Oh, did I mention, both front and side big bright red FG's signs are out. This location is a bust and that's sure a shame for both T.O., and Five Guys. read more

A-hamazing! probably the best burger I've ever had, you can really taste the quality of their products from the meat to their buns, their fries are pretty good as well. I had the Little Bacon Cheese burger which wasn't so little it was actually quite filling, my boyfriend had a Triple patty cheese burger with the works and ate every bite (I don't know how he does it) we shared a Large and small order of fries plus the 2 extra scoops they throw in the bag needless to say it was more than enough and we took the rest home. My only complaint would be the crappy parking or lack there of. Oh yeah! if you mind bumping elbows with strangers then I recommend you eat outside or along the wall at the counter cause its a family style setting, tables pushed together that seat about 12 people not your average 4-6. read more

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Yesterday I was catching up with an old friend and after losing track of the time we found ourselves looking for dinner in Thousand Oaks, on Sunday night at 8 pm. More often than not you'd be hard-pressed to find something other than fast food open at that point. Both of us had been wanting to try Five Guys Burgers and Fries for quite some time and thought this was as good a time as ever to go. I'd heard many things about this chain in the past since I found out a location was opening in T.O., you have all probably heard the same things: burgers comparable to In-N-Out, big servings of fries, and peanuts. Rather than writing my own ridiculous narrative of my first experience at Five Guys, I'd like to attempt to justify this place to people who would otherwise be deterred by other Yelpers' less-than-positive reviews. 1. Cost. Yeah, it's expensive. Ok, so don't go eating there all the time. I still think the quality and taste are more than good enough to warrant an occasional visit, especially when you're looking for a good burger. You'll see that you can choose your burger and just go nuts with free toppings from a list of veggies and condiments that's about as long as Subway's. Could it be that maybe the reason why the food costs a bit more is because customers might order a bacon cheeseburger with (and I quote from Five Guys' website): * Mayo * Relish * Onions * Lettuce * Pickles * Tomatoes * Grilled Onions * Grilled Mushrooms * Ketchup * Mustard * Jalapeno Peppers * Green Peppers * A.1.® Steak Sauce * Bar-B-Q Sauce * Hot Sauce The last five are optional, everything else when ordering would be dubbed "everything." That would be pretty damn generous of them to offer all that on a burger to each consumer for the same price as In-N-Out. Everything is fresh (green peppers on the bacon cheese is a nice touch) so I would assume they're just trying to cover their costs. Duh. I will never be one to turn down free toppings, but if you're a picky eater who will cancel everything on their burger except a slice of cheese, some ketchup, and maybe some pickles... then no wonder you're disappointed with what you got because you just ordered a McDonald's hamburger from Five Guys. 2. The fries are generous, both in serving portions and size of the cut. A bit on the greasy side, but still tasty with the cajun seasoning or plain with some malt vinegar or ketchup. It didn't hurt that last night I was accidentally given a small order of fries even though I only ordered a burger and a drink with the intention of sharing the large fries my friend had ordered. It may not be a good thing for the workers' rep, but I always enjoy it when that happens to me, you could be next! I wonder if they will do well-done fries like In-N-Out does to solve the soggy/soft issue people have. 3. And lastly, the peanuts. I thought it was weird at first but the peanuts are good. And they make for interesting conversation, at least on the first visit. Me and my friend contemplated how we could unload two of the dozens of 50 lb. sacks of peanuts into my car from their resting place in front of the cash registers. "Hey," we could say when we are inevitably detained by employees, "it's all you can eat, right?" Apparently there is a liability issue with the number of people, especially kids with a peanut allergy, so you cannot take peanuts outside the restaurant. Which is fine by me, I'm just glad not to have a peanut allergy. *side note*- someone remarked how filthy the inside of the restaurant was. Unless that yelper can be more specific as to what made the interior less than desirable, then I can only assume he meant the state of the floors. I suppose it is customary to sweep all the peanut shells and skins onto the floor. I myself am OCD about keeping things clean, but I suppose this is their gimmick, not unlike being able to dump a steaming bag of seafood onto the table at Boiling Crab or wherever. So yeah, I think some people are being a little unfair, at least on some of their complaints where it becomes more of a personal preference, rather than an issue that would affect all who visit the restaurant. I am inclined to agree with them that it is expensive and that there has got to be a better way of keeping the place tidy (My heart goes out to that poor worker dude who must perpetually sweep the floor his entire shift). Those of us lucky enough to live in proximity to In-N-Out have been spoiled, especially me, so I am just glad for a worthy competitor like Five Guys to keep me from getting sick of burgers altogether. read more

The place very clean. Employee are very kind. There is a nice area to sit outside. You can see how the kitchen works and cook your meal. read more

Wow why does this place only have 3 stars??? This is for sure a perfect joint for what they serve!!! We ran into, I think is name was Zach, and asked him a couple questions since it was our first time... He was so friendly and helpful! read more

I've gone here twice now and both times their burgers have had an odd taste. Can't put my finger on it but they just taste off. I thought maybe the first time it was just me but that was months ago. Also they were a bit soggy if that's the right word. I don't have the same experience when I order burgers from other places near by. But my friend said they tasted different as well the second time around. So maybe it's just the way they make them. Not sure. But other people seem to like them. Restaurant itself was fine. The fries are pretty greasy so you gotta like that sort of thing. Anyway I'm not knocking them but my taste buds aren't liking the food. Could it be too much cooking oil? read more