FANCY DINNER PRICES, BASIC BURGER TASTE: My son and I have been tasked with a serious undertaking - eating at any and all burger joints in the Santa Clarita Valley. Although I'm a 'food explorer", he is mainly a burger fanatic which limits our dining experience. Thus, the Burger Barnstorm. Two things stick out from this cloudy Saturday early-afternoon excursion -- steak sauce and the price. The burger wasn't seasoned very well and almost felt steamed. No caramelization that you'd expect from a burger from the flat top. I guess that is why they offered, strangely enough, A-1 Steak Sauce. Added after the fact overpowered the flavor of the beef and wasn't married into the flavors. I ordered sautéed onion and mushrooms which, in addition to no caramelization, added a mushy texture. The 'little' burger/bun patty alone costs more than a combination at your chains and with one drink, up-sold 'shared' fries and an ice water was $20. The sales twist that makes Five Guys unique is all toppings whether you add 10 or zero are included. Atmosphere was similar to Johnny Rockets or Ed Debevic's with the staff singing along to the tunes playing over the sound system. Difference was the tunes were more classic Rock ballads, an interesting twist instead of the period music at the others... I really appreciated the great service though, from the initial sale through delivery of the food and a brief Q&A with someone working the floor (cleaning, etc). For that price though, I expected live music and more of a WOW factor...for a similar experience, I would recommend Rustic Burger. At least that way, you can have a beer in a more 'hip" environment. Read more of our Burger Journey on my shared lists here on Yelp. read more

Five Guys - The Little Cheeseburger with lettuce, pickles, tomatoes, sautéed onions and mushrooms, a coke and shared fries. Too many bucks for the bang. - Burgers Near Me - Valencia, California

The service here is extraordinary. I was welcomed by multiple staff members and even got the door opened for me. Their team is extremely efficient in communicating with each other and do a good job finding out what they need to put on the grill before completing an order. As I was waiting for my food I noticed the cook be extremely enthusiastic with his job and would welcome and say bye to every single visitor that walks in. You can really tell the team members enjoy working there even if it's just a fast food gig. Also, I noticed them challenging each other to see who could get something done faster. This may be for their own enjoyment to make work more exciting, but it really is a bonus for the customers to be served by a team that's trying to get their food out as fast as possible. The cheeseburger was fantastic and the ingredients from the buns to the toppings i.e. pickles tomato etc are all top notch. You can tell the fries are also very fresh and in my opinion, the best thickness for a fry. Yes they are pretty pricey for a burger joint but with the A+ service and ingredients, I think it's worth it. read more

I walked in the door and Zea greeted us with a huge genuine smile. It took her a moment but she actually remembered us from our last visit which was around 7 or so months ago! She asked us how we were doing and we struck a conversation. I think there was a guy behind us waiting in line but I really wanted to stay in line and keep talking to her. It was like seeing an old friend even though we only met her twice. The whole time we were there she was enthusiastic towards everyone and the customers seemed to enjoy her vibrant energy. The food was great as well! Definitely coming back for Zea though! read more

Cheeseburger, regular fries, and regular drink: $18.04. That's straight exorbitant. When this place first opened a while back, I could stomach $12 or even $14 every once in a while. There's no way I'm paying $18. The food is simply not worth that kind of coin. Period. read more

Incredible service! So friendly and attentive. Shake was amazing and the Cajun fries were amazong... thanks Diego for the recommendation!

I was very impressed with this place. By default the burgers come plain (or with cheese, or cheese and bacon) and YOU get to decide what else is added! This is a huge plus in my book. Second, all of the people hired to work here appear to be young people from the area who all speak fluent English. Imagine that, a fast food establishment where everyone speaks English? The burger was very tender with a seared crust (yum), lots of meat (two patties), and the bun was extremely fresh. I ordered a cheese burger with jalapenos and BBQ sauce. I was expecting pickled jalapenos but they were crisp, fresh, and hot - loved it. I had the Cajun fries, which are not twice fried like other fast food joints. These are simular to In-and-out fried, but cut thicker. I liked them, but I'm not a huge fry aficionado. This place is usually very crowded, but the line moves quickly and the guys working behind the counter are on the ball and moving fast. read more

I tried this place but prices are crazy ... high $8 for only a hamburger! They need to put together a combo spend $37 for 3 hamburgers 1 fries 3 sodas!! read more

At my dad's request, I joined him for lunch this past Saturday. We were both starving since it was already 2:00. To our surprise, there was a line out the door. I didn't much more about it since the lines tend to move pretty fast. As we hit the half way point from the door to the registers, I noticed there was only one cashier, ringing in orders from the to-go register. I had to do a double take and make sure my eyes were not deceiving me. No optical illusion h ere - only one cashier. Wait! That can't be right. I clearly see 8 people in the kitchen putting together hamburgers. Unless people were ordering 10 hamburgers each, there's no way they needed that much labor in the kitchen with only one open register. I suppose there's a possibility they were catering someone's wedding reception. After all, it was a Saturday at 2pm. We finally get up to the front of the line and place our orders. While my dad gets his drink, I score the cleanest table in the place which was still a mess. The food came out in a little over five minutes, not terrible but certainly not impressive for hamburger patties this small. I unwrapped the foil and my hamburger looked like it had been thrown together. That's how it tasted too. For a 1600 calorie meal (Little Bacon Burger, shared large fry and a large soda), I want to taste a little piece of heaven in my mouth. As we ate, no one came out to clean tables. There was a kid that wheeled out an empty trash can and placed it by the door but didn't bother closing the doors that had been left propped open by some inconsiderate diners as they exited. There is no fly fan and no special lights to take care of any insect intruders. After about 45 minutes, the kid came back out to wipe down tables. He also stuck his hand into the trash can to compact the trash inside it while using his other hand that held the sanitizing towel to prop the lid open. Then he wiped down some more tables. At some point a girl came out to help wipe tables down and the kid reappeared with a lobby broom to collect rogue peanut shells. Instead of my final thought being, "That was tasty" or something of the like, I found myself wondering who would choose dark tile floors when there would be peanut shells thrown all over them everyday. They stand out more than they would have on a lighter tile. read more

Five Guys - The dining area is less than welcoming. - Burgers Near Me - Valencia, California

I've been to two different Five Guys and they both are great. This one is a little better because it's in the mall and there's more parking. Plus theres more food places here and it's not as packed. Food is still amazingggggg lol The only bad thing about this place is that they don't have ranch dressing :( Whattt??? Btw, the employees here are very kind! After finishing my food.. I got up to use the restroom. Leaving my drink on the table..I came back to find that it was gone. I asked the lady cleaning up, if she threw my cup away (which it looked like I had left) and she said yes. She then gave me another cup and apologized!! read more

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My friends and I were fortunate enough to swing by this particular Five Guys on its grand opening day after work. Two of us were already avid Five Guys fans, him from the mid-west and me from the east coast. My first impression upon walking in was "WOW there's a lot of workers in here." The amount of people sporting red and white Five Guys uniforms was actually double the amount of clientele. Granted, it's not that crowded now... My friends and I figured that "corporate" or whoever oversees the opening of locations was there teaching the workers (probably about one worker per topping, and there are a lot of toppings) how to construct the perfect burger. And it was. PERFECT. Seriously, all things considered, it was the best burger I've eaten in my life. And that might sound sad to you nay-sayers out there, but this Valencia location knows how to make a solid Five Guys burger. Anyone who thinks that In-N-Out is a basis for comparison wouldn't know a good burger if it bit them in the uvula. And that goes for any Five Guys burger at any location. The fries are also incredible, though in the many times I've been here, I've realized that some days they're better than others. But whether crisp, burned, soggy, or any other collection of adjectives, negative or otherwise, the TASTE of these fries is miles beyond most other "fast food" chains out there. In fact, to call Five Guys "fast food" would be both a contradiction and a gross insult. They're not as fast as, say, McDonald's... but they also don't nuke their burgers to order. The meat is prepared by hands that really know what they're doing and care about your satisfaction. And all euphemisms aside, I'd put one of these bad boys in my mouth faster than you can say, "That's what she said." read more

I really enjoyed the build-your-own burger experience here at Five Guys. I added jalapeños to my cheeseburger not realizing they'd be raw with the seeds still in - fire in my mouth! But still yummy :) The Cajun fries were sooo good! Heavy on the Cajun seasoning & that made them delish. Sprinkle some malt vinegar on your Cajun fries & voila! Fry perfection. I will definitely be back to try more burger combos. I felt like I was having a really good burger at a friend's house, it didn't taste or look mass-produced. Free peanuts in the shell at the counter is a nice touch & is different enough to make them stand out in my mind. Overall a really solid classic cheeseburger. read more

Five Guys - My cheeseburger with jalapeños falling out! My mouth was on fire! The Cajun fries are yummy! - Burgers Near Me - Valencia, California

Idiots in here don't know how to listen to a single order even if you're the only one standing in a restaurant. God forbid you try to get a refund on something they messed up too. Do not spend money here read more

Blows In-and-Out out of the water. Fresh high quality beef, excellent service, good music, and generous portions. If you're tired of little thin ropey burgers that are getting worse all the time, this is the place. Highly recommend over other popular chains. read more

The Burger was pretty good - there was a freshness about it and the cheese was well, very cheesy...The bun was very soft. The fries were soft and okay, did not try the cajun fries. Had a hot dog - it was good. For some reason, they cut the hot do in half..not sure why. read more

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Best part about this 5 Guys is the play real music and not Beiber/Talyor Swift crap that you hear everywhere else. Love the classic rock ! So an extra star for playing music that is real. OK not to be chezzy i am just going to cut and paste my review from the other 5 guys in Avalon... but after i am adding additional info specific to this location. I love these burgers, I remember the first time i had one was when i was visiting my sister in D.C. and i have always claimed it was the best burger for the $$. I wish we can rate service and price for quality separately b/c this place gets 5 stars for that. The people there are VERY friendly and always engage in nice conversation also seem just naturally good people. You have to be a good person from the heart and not fake it. The workers here are good people naturally. (this also goes for Valencia!!!) The reason why i do not give stars across the board is that i will there were another menu item such as chicken fingers or wings. I have the only kid in the world who does not like hamburgers, hotdogs, and fries. In reference to Valencia; i think i now regret them opening up. I so far this month have had 5 Guys 6 times. I know they are not the healthiest of all burgers. Comparison to In and Out. Being a So Cal resident i see In and Out as a exclusive treat. I even had one today..... but i honestly feel that 5 Guys taste better, I love the Cajan fries and what i like most is YOU GET A LOT!!!!! Even wen i order a small they fill up the bag. A small fed 3 of us! Sorry In and Out....... read more

Surprised how horrible the service was, especially since I was the only customer. I understand we're in the time of Covid. But 2 burgers and fries shouldn't take the better half of 30 minutes. read more

Not too sure why people complain about The cost of the food. Round table pizza is more expensive then dominoes pizza because round table is higher quality. Same with five guys over other burger places. You get what you pay for. Fresh burgers and fresh fries. Taste like homemade burgers. The manager Lupe is awesome and always so nice and accommodating. read more

I ordered from door dash and I had ordered two burgers and only got one! When I called and told them I had ordered two I was told know u only ordered one. I checked my order and I had ordered two! So I ordered another one and was told it would be on the way. After 20 minutes I called and asked where my order was and was told that there were no drivers and that I'd have to.ouck it up myself! Never ordering from them again! read more

I really like their burgers, they melt in your mouth! But $19.78 for a burger fries and a drink is ABSOLUTELY INSANE!!!! I can feed they entire family for that amount! They need to put together some combo deals or something? I should of learned my lesson last time I brought the family here and it cost me nearly 80 bucks. read more

Five guys as a competitor to in-n-out but they really have priced themselves out of the market. When we went in tonight, many other nearby restaurants were packed, but not five guys, very few people. We ordered our food from a very cheerful and outgoing crew, but they got our order wrong, meh burgers, and a soggy bun . . . everytime. We will not be returning read more

Five guys is a little pricey but worth every single bit. Their burgers and big and fries come in big portions. The burgers are super juicy and plus you get any topping on for the F ! On the other hand the fries need a little work honestly dont get them. overall burgers are soo good ! read more

We came to pick up grub for a friend and I was interested in their shakes but didn't order any. I figured I could do without the extra calories. When we picked up our order, our cashier, Dominick, prepared us two shakes (chocolate and strawberry) on the house! He knew it was my first time here and he said I couldn't leave without trying their infamous shakes. Apparently, they prepare their strawberry one with lemon and pepper (who knew?!). I'm excited to come back for their grilled cheese...and I wouldn't mind knocking a few other shakes of my checklist either :) read more

3.5 stars "In summary, 5 Guys dazzles you with a tasty burger at a reasonable $5 price point... but as they are handing it to you with their right hand (classic misdirection), they reach around with the left and steal your money on the fries and soda." 5 Guys is a cool little burger joint. I will open by saying that in general I really enjoyed the food. You can tell that the ingredients are fresh and of high quality. When given a choice, I order my steak rare. 5 Guys does not offer temperature requests, in fact, cook all of their burgers well done. I had read about this 'well done' strategy on their website prior to my maiden voyage and was skeptical to say the least. But to give credit where credit is due, it was the most juicy/moist - well done burger I have ever had... Yes - it most certainly was cooked through. The cajun fries were also a nice option, they had a nice subtle kick, and the regular order was more than enough for one person (no need for the large). So after the first paragraph, you may be saying, why the 3.5 stars? Well, you walk into the place and notice that the walls are plastered with various 'rave reviews' from critics hailing mostly from the East coast. Statements like "Voted Best Burger," "Best Deal,"This place can't be beat,"The best $5 burger a man can eat." Now, I can't fault them for what other people have said, but come'on 5 Guys, you decorated the place. Have you ever gone on a date with a super cool guy/girl and then get to their house, only to find out they have a ton of pictures of themselves on the walls. It's kind of a turn-off, right?... Don't be so full of yourself, I'll be the judge - 5 Guys. This brings me to my next point. $11.50 out the door for the Cheeseburger, regular fries, regular soda. I'm sorry, but this is too much. For the record, 'Cheeseburger' means double cheeseburger (two patties), and 'Small Cheeseburger' means cheeseburger (one patty). 5 Guys would be 5 stars at the $8 price point (which is where you will find the 'In & Out' burger, fries, and soda), but at $11.50 they are going to need to throw in some more bells and whistles for me to be a regular. Don't get me wrong, I like the condiment choices, cajun fry option, and even the peanuts... but not on a regular basis. Where they really screw you is on the fries and the soda - $2.79 & $2.09 respectively - that's almost $5 right there, so much for cheap. Let me say that I don't understand how people don't understand the comparison to In & Out. In fact, I think In & Out is the perfect comparison to 5 Guys. To me In & Out is a cut above McDonald's, Carl's, BK... which I consider your typical burger-centric fast food. In & Out sets itself apart from other fast food chains by using fresh ingredients and cooking to order. They have a very simple menu, a cult following and have blown up over the past 20 years. Replace the word In & Out with 5 Guys and all the previous statements remain true. On top of that, the atmosphere inside the restaurant is very similar, and the peanuts are about the only thing that sets the two apart - I guess I would throw the 'Habit' in there too. These burger joints have their own identities, but they are in the same sub-category. Fact is, when you are in the same sub-category you are going to be compared, and 'In & Out' spanks 5 Guys on the price. Period. In summary, 5 Guys dazzles you with a tasty burger at a reasonable $5 price point... but as they are handing it to you with their right hand (classic misdirection), they reach around with the left and steal your money on the fries and soda. I am sure I will be back, just not very soon... I need to save up =) read more

FUCK IN N OUT! this place is BOMB.COM! i gobbled up my little bacon cheeseburger. after i was done, i wished i had gotten the non little cheeseburger. The little cheeseburger was bigger than a normal burger but i figured with all the options i added it would be too big to fit in my mouth so i went with the little. i got mustard, onions, grilled onions, ketchup, jalapeno peppers, lettuce, tomatoes and mushrooms. i swear, i'm going to want it everyday now till i get sick of it. even their fries were amazing! i can't wait to go back! read more

My mom said she didn't want to join us because it was going to be packed but I didn't imagine it would be this packed. I'm telling you this place was filled to capacity. BUT, I was impressed with their speed. I only waited maybe seven minutes in the line that was out the door and then an additional seven for our food. It was fast service if you ask me. And we were lucky enough to score a table. I ordered a regular cheeseburger (it comes with 2 patties) with many complimentary toppings including grilled onions, mayo, relish, pickles and ketchup. I thought it was nice that they offered tons of toppings on the house. My niece ordered a little cheeseburger which is exactly the same as the regular but without the second patty. Ted ordered a bacon cheeseburger and fries. I didn't really understand how Five Guys was just like In N Out. To me, the only similarity was that they were both burger places. A standard burger can only have so much variety. Our burgers were good. It was a big burger and while I normally can take down a whole two patty phenomenon I was unable to eat this entire burger. I didn't like that my cheese was clearly the presliced crap and it hadn't been melted. I'm not sure what that says about the freshness of the sandwich. Both my niece and Ted enjoyed their burgers to the last bite. The fries were mediocre. I'm sure my mom will want to come when it has mellowed out and this time I will know to only get the little cheeseburger. read more

After hearing about this place and how good the burgers were supposed to be, I had to Five Guys a try. (That just sounds wrong lol.) Anyway, to be honest, the burgers really aren't as great as they are hyped up to be, and plus they are insanely expensive and overpriced. The burger I ordered had almost no flavor and kind of just fell apart while I was eating it. Plus the fries were way to salty and soggy. So if you are looking for a good burger don't come here. You can get a far better burger at a better price at In N' Out. read more

So disappointing! I am a big fan of Five Guys Burger and Fries, just not this Five Guys. We arrived for lunch on Sunday and the place was a complete zoo. Apparently all of Santa Clarita decided to show up at the same time. We waited in line for 30 minutes just to order. The cashier was very friendly but when I asked for my burger to be lettuce wrapped she just stared at me like a deer in the headlights. Me: "I'll have a bacon cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and bbq sauce wrapped in lettuce." Cashier: *blank stare and a long silence* "Ummm, wrapped in lettuce?" Me: "Yeah, no bun, wrapped in lettuce." Cashier: "Ummmm, you don't want a bun?" Me: "No. No bun. Just wrapped in lettuce. They do it for me at the Carson location all the time." Cashier: Ummmm, OK. You don't want a bun? (silence) OK, no bun. *she pushes a button on the cash register* It took another 15 minutes to actually get our order. I opened my ball of aluminum foil and found a mess. My burger was not wrapped in lettuce. My burger was just an unappetizing sloppy mess of ingredients that was almost impossible to eat. Additionally, the patties were over cooked, the bacon was almost burnt, the cheese was not melted, and the fries were sad and limp like the oil they were fried in was not hot enough. Over all it was one huge disappointment. This was such an epic fail! I love, love, love, the Five Guys in Carson! Their burgers are juicy. Their fries are the perfect crispness. They understand what "wrapped in lettuce" means. I understand the Valencia location is new and they are probably still working out the kinks in their operation. I wish them well and hope the food will improve with time. I will check back in a couple of months to give them another try. In the mean time I will driving my butt out to Carson for my Five Guys fix. read more

Five Guys has been a great addition to Westfield with some tasty burgers just a few steps away from some of my favorite stores. There are lots of topping options including hot sauce, A1, jalapeños, grilled onions, and more. I ordered the little bacon cheeseburger with some additional toppings to-go. Unfortunately, when I got home, there was no bacon (which I paid extra for) and no grilled onions (just raw onions). I cross-referenced with my receipt and the cashier took my order correctly. Whoever is on the grill should pay better attention and because of that, it'll take me some time before I return. read more

The food is good for fast food, but every time I have come to this location the runner forgets my food or the food comes out wrong. I have been to several Five Guys locations over the years as I travel for work and its easy. This is the only location I have been to more than once and the only one I have been to that messed my order up or forgot about part of it and took forever to come back. This location can get busy during the school year with UCSD, right down the street, and they probably don't care about their reviews. If I am hungry and nearby, I might give it another shot, but frankly there are many options around this area of San Diego. Seems like an easy fix, you guys should get this location up to par with your other stores. read more

How the mighty have fallen. Went in to pick up my to-go order. The place was a ghost town. Half the tables and chairs were taken out. No customers and only two people working. Once home, my daughter pointed out she had, instead of one burger sized patty, she had 2-3 pieces of a burger just placed on the bun. Mine was the same. Seriously? And the once awesome fries were inedible, seasoned with 2-3 times more seasoning than usual. I don't remember ordering the Extreme Jacked Dynamite Doritos-flavored fries. We couldn't even eat them. 95% ended up in the trash. I used to say Five Guys was one of the top five best burger and fries places in the SCV. Not any more. read more

so the hype about this place is a mystery to me. I was told it's the "in-n-out" of the east coast.. but.... in-n-out is just soooo much better!!! The line was out the door and I had gone what I thought to be after lunch rush.. I waited about 10-15 mins in line and then another.. 5-10 mins to get my food. They have peanuts just lying around for you to much on while u wait.. which is really weird for a burger joint.. they dont even serve beer! idk why there are shelled peanuts.. I had the single cheeseburger with cajun fries. On my burger I ordered it (all the way - mayo, lettuce, pickels, tomatoes, grilled mushrooms, ketchup and mustard) and added jalapenos. The cheese was cold and slapped on.. not even close to being melted. who does that??? and even worse I didn't get my jalapenos!!!! grrrr the cajun fries were the best thing here. soggy fries with seasoned salt.. I'd rather wait at in-n-out read more

horrible one of the worst burgers i have ever eaten honestly why has this place been praisd and worshipped the food absolutely sucks and it is run by kids my dad and i stopped by the first time today; he got a mini bacon burger, i a mini burger and side of cajun fries i added mustard, lettuce, tomato, peppers, and grilled onions this place is no comparison and inferior to In N Out; the bun is bland, the meat is dry, absolutely flavorless, and no constency or texture; the mustard is drenched on the bun, the 2 pieces of bell peppers are thrown onand the minimal amount of grilled onions squished into the bun had no effect in taste whatsover the fries were nothing to talk about either; thrown in the bag, nasty cajun seasoning who knows where they get it from and they are all soggy never coming back i would rather go to, prefer, and love Jimmy Deans, In N Out, and FatBurger read more

Just had an order delivered from uber eats and my order was incomplete. I also called to request peanuts. And none was with my order. Never again read more

I don't know why I waited soo long to try this place! I work in the mall and sometimes I just want a no-fuss burger, well I found it. The service is great and the employees are so friendly. The burgers are so delicious and I love that I can customize it and there's no extra charge. The fries are better than in n out (no comparison but too many people think in n out fries are good)...and the best around. One day I ordered food on my lunch break and the girl Alexia helped me...was so rude and did not care that she was giving me attitude because she messed up my order. The next day I called the manager and he immediately stopped me and said "none of that is acceptable. Let me make your next order on me and I will have a talk with her. " So when I came back everyone was apologetic and we're super friendly. ..and once again THE FOOD WAS DELICIOUS! ANOTHER SATISFIED CUSTOMWR read more

I was anxious to try five guys, so my wife and I made a special trip over from the SF Valley on a Friday night. Well, we got that out of our system. The first thing you notice when you walk in is that the place is plastered with excepts from east coast food reviews: "GREAT BURGER!", "GOOD BURGER!" "BURGER HEAVEN!" Also posted are pages from eastern magazines and newspapers, and copies taken out of Zagat guide books. I don't mind one or two reviews hanging with pride, but this was WAY overkill. The fact of the matter is that inside the restaurant, the food does the talking. And if it doesn't meet the minimum, it doesn't matter what somebody said in another state five years ago. Since the menu was simple, it is easy to make the call. The bun was nothing special, the patty was dry and tasteless, the bacon overcooked, and the cheese was cold. The fries are thick cut and skin on. If that is what you like, you'll enjoy them. If you like crisp and golden, go elsewhere. Prices are excessive for the quality provided. The place should not be compared to In-N-Out. They are not equivalent. In-N-Out is a cheap, high quality drive-in, and does what it does better than anyone. This place is expensive and a "sit-down" experience of a different sort. It is more equivalent to The Habit or Farmer Boys, both of which provide more variety, better quality, and better value. I don't need a sign telling me where the potatoes for the fries were grown. They aren't wine. I don't want to pay more for it. I don't think they will be around here that long. In the meantime, satisfy your curiosity when you are in the area. No special trips. read more

I don't quite get the hype of Five Guys. I've been here a couple times just to see if it was any better than the last visit, but it's all still very boring, bland, and just plain nothing special. In-N-Out has better burgers, and I think they have the most dry, unflavored burgers. For the price here, I rather go to Red Robin and get a fantastic burger, endless fries, and table service. read more

After hearing mostly rave reviews about this Five Guys burger shop opening up in Valencia I figured that I should go try it at least once. Since quite a few people are saying this is better than In N out, this made my expectations quite high. However when I walked in the first thing that made me absolutely know that his was going to be just another average burger place was the smell of the frying oil. There wasn't that nice smell of Onions when you walk into In n Out, instead it was that awful smell of frying oil that remained on my clothes when I walked out. The next thing that continues this poor experience was the prices. I ordered a regular cheeseburger with lettuce,tomatoes,and mayo. Along with the small cup of fries, and a small drink. Total price-- over 11 dollars. Are you freaking insane? 11 Dollars? I can get two meals at in n out for freaking 11 dollars. My uber expensive meal came out very quick thankfully and I soon opened up my burger. This leads to another thing that Five Guys needs to work on, Overall Presentation- one star here. The burger looks liked it was microwaved and then smashed when they put it the stupid tin foil. I thought that the pictures on this website looked bad, it looks even worse in real life. After my first few bites the burger was just ok, the best part of it was the meat as it tasted pretty fresh, but nothing spectacular. The lettuce and tomatoes tasted like they some what old. I give the burger a C in my grade book. Then came the atrocious looking fries, all crammed inside of a cup and fried with what appeared to be motor-oil. I ate 3 of them, said thank you very much, and proceeded to eat the rest of my distasteful burger, before throwing away the rest of my fries. After all of this negative experience, the staff were the best part. They seemed to be nice and happy to assist you in anyway, but that doesn't really help their case at all. Go to In N Out, this place is a overcharging bust. read more

Can't say the food is bad. It's definitely on the 'good side' of OK. It's just not worth it in my humble opinion. Lots of places to choose from for fast food around here - McD's, In-n-out, Habit, etc - I just don't see the difference being worth the price. At least McD's gives you free Ice Cream on hot days - and I love that. Would be nice to see 5 Guys doing something special - since their prices are :) read more

I'm not a big burger guy. And I almost never eat in Valencia. Partly because my work and social life are based in LA and partly because I was never a big fan of the 661 in the first place (sorry Awesometown)! But all in all, Five Guys is not bad. It's definitely overpriced for what you get (we ordered 1 "little cheeseburger", 1 bacon cheeseburger, 1 large cajun fries, and 1 drink for $21). I could have gotten the same thing at in n out (minus the bacon of course) for around $10. Oh well. This is a half step above in n out. I'm not saying that that justifies their relatively high prices, but for what you get, I'm not complaining. I was told that the fries portions are borderline ridiculous and so I was expecting a mountainful...but I ended up having to order more...which I ended up not finishing...which ultimately results in french fry fail. read more

Location Santa Clarita, part of the outside mall and next to Lucille's BBQ and Lazy Dog Cafe. They have no booths; and the inside seems overwhelming with chairs and tables. They offer free peanuts and people dump the shells on the floors. They have signs everywhere quoting the praise they have gotten. Parking Parking was limited because one, it's part of the mall, and two there are a lot of popular stores and restaurant in the area. Price They don't have combos you have to buy everything at face value They don't charge per topping which is a plus for those of us who like EVERYTHING The only thing they really charge extra for is bacon, which is like anywhere else -little cheeseburger (single patty) with bacon $5 -cheeseburger (double patty) with bacon $7 -regular cajun fries $3 -regular drink $2 Food The cheeseburgers were juicy and had some flavor. The bacon was chopped up in bits, more along the lines of bacon chips. The cajun fries were good but are thicker and soggier than I like They have a Peak Ice Tea machine! Overall Decent food. I would go back but it wouldn't be my first choice. They have more choices than In n Out and less than the The Habit. Tip Share the fries they give you a BUNCH. No ranch :( LOL read more