I walked in at 10 pm (the doors were not locked and ppl were still waiting on their food). I stood at the counter and the staff looked over and said nothing. Then they start saying we are closed. I was confused and looked at my watch which said 10:01 pm. I indicated that the doors were still unlocked and they said "we closed- there's McDonalds..." and listed off several other places as they continued to put buns on the grill for ppl that just ordered. I could see if they were literally cleaning up and no one was there- but they were still cooking. To add insult to injury they were extremely rude- several of the team members were snickering. Poor customer service on top of failure to lock their doors while still cooking food for ppl that just ordered! Complete fail- won't be coming back, even if it is the location closet to my job. read more

Wish I could have left a better review as we enjoy Five Guys back home but this location was a huge disappointment. Was not too busy last night around 8 pm when we visited so can't blame the poor service and mistakes on that. Guy behind the counter never paid attention to our order and wouldn't even make eye contact. Had to repeat what we wanted several times. We ordered to go which was a huge mistake as both of our burgers were incorrect as far as toppings and fries were cold and very grease soggy. No bacon on my bacon cheeseburger. l ordered hot sauce and extra peppers and it was not on the burgers. Total disappointment and will go elsewhere next time. read more

It was just before midnight on a Saturday night. We were hungry and wanted to grab a quick bite to eat before the Metro ride home. The gf had never been to Five Guys before, so what better time to acquaint herself than right then? Getting food anywhere at midnight can be a dicey situation. Still, we weren't deterred. Truth be told, I was quite impressed with the service that was professional and proficient even in the face of the weirdness that often happens around the Witching Hour. The restaurant was clean and even the restrooms were decently maintained. We each ordered a Little Cheeseburger, mine with the works, and split a large order of their regular fries. A few minutes later, we got our order. Unlike the "gourmet" burger places in town, Five Guys doesn't ask how you'd like your burger because they don't care...you get it medium well...which is okay by me since Five Guys isn't trying to be all hoity toity. The selection of toppings may not be exotic, but there are plenty to choose from to make your burger as varied and delicious as anything you'd find at a gourmet burger joint for $2-3 less than those other guys. As for the fries, admittedly, they weren't as fresh, crispy, and airy as.those you'd likely get during busier times of the day. Yet, the large order is considerable and the fries were far less soggy and better tasting au naturel than those I've gotten at a burger place owned by a former Top Chef contestant. Bottom line: For my money, Five Guys provides a more consistent, better value experience than most burger restaurants in the area. read more

If you like a big, greasy burger, 5 Guys is for you. Not a lot of beef flavor, but a lot of fat. The comparisons to In-n-Out are way off. NOT. EVEN. CLOSE. read more

This place rips you off. I had a manager explain to me the other night that you get the same amount of fries no matter what size you order. She said you get "one scoop" and that you are just paying extra for the bigger cup. I ordered a regular and received what I normally get for a small. I asked to get the smaller cup in that case and was told no. read more

I know it's their very first day open, but this place STILL kicks burger bootay at its newest location! Not sure if it's a good thing or a really bad thing that they are now only a quick jaunt across McPhearson Square, but what a great place! Three times the size of the nearby Chinatown location, which makes the air circulation so much more pleasant. It was after 2pm, so if there was a lunch rush, I missed it. The staff was very pleasant and even smiling! (I must see this training program!) I ordered a bacon cheeseburger, and was in such a good mood that I bought a another cheeseburger to surprise a co-worker. When they called my number, the expediter even said "thank you" and "enjoy" AND "have a great day"! (We'll see how long it takes for this to wear off) All of the burgers automatically come with two beef patties..mmmm! Fresh never tasted SO good! I must say I bypass the fries to cut back on fried food, but then I can enjoy the burger that much more! Now if they just had a frequent diners club... read more

Ever since I arrived in the District, upon hearing that I came from glorious California, I have been asked "Five Guys or In-N-Out?!?" followed by a demanding "YOU MUST CHOOSE SOON" when I explain that I haven't tried Five Guys. Being someone that eats a new burger pretty much twice a week, it took me a while to get around to it. But I finally did. And Five Guys makes a good burger. But to answer that nagging question, verdict-style: Five Guys is really good. Like really good. But my cheeseburger with regular fries and a coke cost almost $13. And the taste was similar to a Carl's Jr. Super Star -- Five Guys is basically expensive, better Carl's. That is a fact and there is no denying it. So, "Five Guys or In-N-Out?" Definitely In-N-Out because it's cheaper (I can get a 3x3 with fries and a drink for like $7.50) and has a unique taste that you can't find anywhere else. read more

dayum, dayum, dayummmm! I've eaten here at 3am more times than I'd probably like to admit and damn if these burgers don't go down really well. Definitely one of the juiciest burgers you can get and even with the drunk people around its relatively quick and efficient. They're always a security guard in there anyways. Only thing that I didnt like is on my most recent visit the guy totally screwed up my order. For some reason he rang up a little burger with no bun.... I guess he thought I needed to go on a diet? I was able to retroactively ask for a bun so all was good.. but still. With that said that's the only problem I've had in many, many visits. read more

You've been to one, you've been to 'em all. Absolutely heart stoppingly delicious just like Five Guys is every time. I hit this place up at 11:30 before the lunch time rush and get my food quick. You wait until noon? I don't know what happens, but in DC you'll be quite the gambler if you do. read more

On a whole, the entire Five Guys chain deserves at least a 4-star rating for the food; this location distinguishes itself by its customer service. The lunch line swells monstrously at lunch time until about 2, but they keep it moving even while treating the customer with none of the exasperation that you'd receive at, say, a Philly cheesesteak joint. This location at lunch is basically an indoor food truck. The food quality is the same chain-wide: the burgers are juicy and fresh (but beware: the "little" burger is enough for most guts), the condiment selection is wide, and they serve enough fries in the "regular" size to complete a meal in itself. There are a million mutant squirrels in Franklin Park opposite who will love you forever for the fries you cannot possibly finish. The coke machines are a fun novelty if you've never tried them before, but do sample a crazy flavored soda before you fill up a cup: most of the flavored cokes, etc, are disgusting. Pro Tip: They offer online ordering, which means you can bypass the line completely if you're going for lunch. This location looks out onto a courtyard featuring a Metro's escalator. It's convenient and great for people watching. read more

It's Five guys. You know the deal. What makes this location significant is that they keep the restrooms unlocked even though it's right across the street from all the scruffiness of Franklin Square. Great place to stop and pee before walking up to Churchkey. read more

I can neither confirm nor deny that having a Five Guys around the corner helped convince me to choose my particular apartment building. I have a VERY serious love of Five Guys since back when I was nothing but a DC summer intern. And this particular Five Guys location does not disappoint. The staff are friendly and quick. Interior is clean and on par with your typical Five Guys. And oh my those burgers and fries! Nothing gets me salivating quite like a paper bag from here with the grease spots starting to show through. I can barely walk it home before diving in and enjoying the amazingly juicy burger loaded with toppings and awesome cajun fries. read more

so I had the breakfast because I was curious. For the egg and cheese they put two fried eggs and cheese on a hamburger bun. It was a little pricey for a bfast sandwich but if your looking for something hearty then give a try. Or you can eat a burger for bfast if you dare!!! or you can add a hamburger patty on the egg sandwich read more

It took me a while, but now I can finally say that I've been to a Five Guys. After hearing about them for years, I always meant to go, and after a tour of the White House, I decided to swing by here for lunch. I was extremely confused by the six sizes of burger. They have three (I believe the options were hamburger, cheeseburger, and bacon) listed under the "little" burger menu, and the same options on a separate menu without the "little" specification. I found out later that "little" means one patty, and regular means two. If they changed the categories to something more descriptive (like, I don't know, "single" and "double"), that might generate less confusion. Initially, I thought maybe "little" meant kids' size, which it certainly wasn't (unless you're a very hungry kid). A little hamburger and a little fries came out to a bit over $7, and was enough food to feed me for two meals. The fries portions were very generous -- they filled a cup and dumped an extra helping in the bag. The "little" burger was also a decent size, despite its misleading name. They slathered the hot sauce right on the patty, adding to the flavor of the meat. Toppings are all free. Jalapenos are raw, so order if you're daring. Five Guys is remarkably similar to Z Burger, but Z Burger has a longer list of toppings and more extensive milkshake list. I think I prefer Five Guys though, because limiting the toppings list means their employees have greater capacity to do fewer things well, instead of being spread too thin managing various toppings. Also, free peanuts! This location was pretty fast with completing my order, but it was also nice to snack on some peanuts while I waited for my food. read more

It was delicious and I love it. I was so hungry. And this really hit the spot. Addictive and delicious.

This place is perfect in terms of everything It is close by to the metro station- mcpherson square and it has a large place for people to visit. Furthermore, it opens late on the weekend-so good place to visit if you are tired. The staffs are efficient and friendly, and their drink station is the cool touch screen drink station! The burger fries are just a plus! read more

I once loved Five Guys (the fast food joint that is), but this was eons ago, back in the middle of the decade (the 2000's?) when the guys were covertly placed throughout the city. I discovered Five Guys during the whole health conscious fast food craze, back when Jarred was losing weight instead of gobbling down BLTs. Fast forward to present day, we consumers have had enough wheat grass and smoothies, and are back to our old desperately craving saturated fat... yum. Responding to demand, Five Guys has expanded to multiple locations and is no longer a secret, which is both good and bad. The bad: Five Guys is now ubiquitous, thus no longer special. Paving the way for other local favorites to get on the franchise wagon (I'm looking at you Ben's Chili Bowl) The good: the status quo has definitely been raised for burger joints. Even the big boys have noticed and attempted to make freshness a standard. I call that the beauty of capitalism. This particular 5 guys is cool, as it stays open pretty late. Not sure how late, but during drunken hours for sure... which is cool with me, for I'm tired of pizza and McDonalds as my lone late night options. Like any other 5 guys, the burgers are freshly made when you order, the fries come from real potatoes, and when you finish a meal you are full until dinner time the next day. Though the honey moon is over, I still adore these guys. I seldom eat a full meal here, for it'll run you nearly $10... prolly 10 pounds as well. Summer right around the corner, yee ain't kno? read more

Good service and metro convenient location. Best part is the crazy good pop fountains with a ton of different flavor combinations. (See the picture someone put below). This place is also dead on weekends, another plus! read more

After arriving in DC around 9:30 on a Friday night, I was shocked to find that there weren't too many food options in the area by the hotel that was still open (well, that were in our price range at least). It was great that by the time we got there, a little after 10, after being headed for McDonalds, that Five Guys was still open. Between Mcdonalds and Five Guys it is a pretty hands down decision that Five Guys wins...always. I used to absolutely love Five Guys, it had to be one of my favorite places to grab a burger. That is until they built one in my town, which is horrendous. So bad that I slowly watched my love for Five Guys slip away. I didn't think it was possible for the fries to not taste good, but the Five Guys in my town has mastered it. If I have anything to say about this Five Guys, it is this: Thank you DC for reminding me why I loved this burger place to begin with. Fast and delicious and extremely pleasing after a four hour drive. read more

After a long day, and a great fireworks display in our nation's capital, my family and I decided that we wanted to grab a quick bite to eat. We decided on five guys, pretty much because it was on the way and it was the only option. We walked in to a busy restaurant around 10:20PM. My daughter and wife had to use the restroom, and waited in line while my son and I had to find clean a table because nobody was proactively doing anything to make the restaurant look presentable. My son and I cleaned a table and waited. My wife and daughter came from the restroom and told me how disgustingly dirty it was, and there was no toilet paper for them to use. My son then used the bathroom and said there was no paper towels left either. This was not our first time at a five guys, and my daughter loves the peanuts. We couldn't find a box. I went in line and was rushed, one guy was manning 2 registers, literally. He rushed me through the order, but thank god I thought ahead and had written down my order so I would get it right. The food came out correctly, with the typical disgusting grease soaked paper bag of burnt fries after a long 10 minute wait, and my family started eating. After I finished eating, I found a box of sealed peanuts, and went to open them because clearly the staff was too busy to do this for the customers. I was immediately yelled at by a young staff member that this was for tomorrow. Funny that they would yell at me for this, but weren't around when I was trying to ask for peanuts. I asked why we couldn't have any peanuts, and he said it's just for tomorrow. I wanted to speak to a manager, and had to wait in line to talk to him. He was extremely rude and said that after 10:30PM they do not open peanuts because there is a different crowd. I am not sure if that's when the elephants come, but the crowd seemed alright by me, especially since it was after the fireworks and there were more families than club goers. Just prior to me leaving, I had to use the restroom... I walked in and found blood and crap soaked paper towels in the garbage and about 20 feet of urine soaked paper towels on the floor next to the toilet. This place was a complete disaster. All said and done, I will not be stepping into a Five Guys again. This place, especially, was unprofessional. Nobody knows how to manage this place and it needs to be watched by corporate during busy events for this particular reason. read more

Let me start by saying I have been to 5 different five guys locations across three states, and all locations BUT this one warrant a 4 star rating. I give this location a 1 star because of what can be described of a continual lack of supervision. On three different visits that were on weekdays past 6pm, I have been served: two hamburgers with un-chewable mushroom stems, one hotdog with un-chewable onion stems, and one 15-min late order of fries. I can only attribute this to a lack of a manager, as I have never seen one at this location. In sum, don't get me wrong 5 guys is good, just avoid this one. read more

It could've been a freak accident, but I ordered a burger and fries from this place and got sick the same evening. The fries were salty, dry, and bitter. The burger meat was cooked well and tasted good, but the bottom bun was soggy. I have heard rave reviews about Five Guys, but this experience wasn't worth it. At the back of my mind, I had to keep telling myself that this was one of the best burgers, since it was so flavorless and unappetizing. read more

I love 5 guys. The only burger better is In-n-out and that's not a choice here. The staff here is friendly and the food is always fresh and made right. The restaurant is clean and they make a habit of giving extra fries to every order. read more

Good food - cooked the way Five guys cooks their food. Nothing special about this place except that it's busy and the after spot burger joint. I only come here after a night of partying and the food always hits the spot. read more

This was the first time I'd been to one of these. I have been missing out! I had a burger with fries. There's a good variety of choices for toppings which are all free even jalapenos, grilled mushrooms, and grilled onions. I got a little burger which is a pretty good size for me and fries. The side of fries was gigantic. I just really wish they had other side options other than fries. I don't realy like fries that much but I don't like not getting a side with burgers. Apparently, you can also order online and there is BULK PEANUTS. This place is great. read more

Five guys, great food at affordable prices. Menu covers it all....grilled cheese, BLT, hot dogs, burgers, and fries. Quick, helpful and friendly service. Line may be long at times, but it moves very quickly. Location is right nextdoor to the McPherson Metro station entrance. read more

Great burgers and great service! The place is pretty busy and they are also open late. I was so impressed by one of the staff who served a sight disabled gentleman. The employee helped the customer find a clean table, brought him his food and condiments. Obviously the right thing to do, but not always done by less conscientious staff. read more

I am very impressed with the line management at this place. When I went here with some colleagues the line was out into the street and I was immediately annoyed, figuring we'd spend the whole lunch hour standing in line. It was a very pleasant surprise when the line moved rather quickly. We all had our order and were seated within 20 minutes. Five Guys has great burgers, fine fries. I am actually not the biggest fan of the fries, but they are not the style I like anyway so I will not let that really impact my review. The food is greasy but very good. I guess the point I want to get across in this review is: don't be intimidated by the lines. They look formidable but the staff does a very good job getting everyone through it and fed. Well done! read more

The food was fast food.. what the heck do I expect? I just got done with the Stewart/Colbert rally.. I was tired. Places were getting full up. It was close to the hotel. So be it. I have not been in a fast food place in years.. well unless you count Burgerville and even then twice in I don't know how many years. I actually expected food carts at the rally.. all they had were french fries and burgers.. guess I'm spoiled. At any rate, it was just starting to get busy in there as other folks were feeling the same way.. deliriously happy (with a capital D), but tired and getting ridiculously hungry and the feet hurt and as much as you loved the happy crowd they were still a crowd.. We are also folks that eat fish and veggies.. OY I know.. what the heck is wrong with me? But.. they HAD a vegetarian grilled cheese sandwich.. I thought YES! So we get up there and this little surly person just was so bored or sick of us she could barely order the food.. what the heck? We were ordering off the menu after all! Not being all fancy girl or anything.. It took a while to get our food though the cooks were truly cooking.. they were moving so fast.. I know they were anticipating the biggest crowd to be in DC in a long time so they were really trying to keep up and not fall behind.. then of course my doggone vegetarian/cheese sandwiches order appears for them.. lucky them.. but they moved right along and got to it eventually. I also ordered the cajun fries thinking ok these might be some sort of southern thing.. ya right.. they ended up being fries with chili powder sprinkled on them.. whatever.. and the bag was so greasy.. And when are these places going to stop using that horrid, plastic, orange cheese already? Yikes.. read more

This joint is everything you'd expect out of a well-run Five Guys. Great fast service, excellent food, plentiful amount of fries (Cajun fries), ample seating and open late.They also have 2 of the "Make Your Own Coca Cola Flavor" machines which is a nice touch whenever I eat here. The restaurant is located right above McPherson Sq metro so super convenient to get to. read more

Visited DC and this was the late night eat by our hotel. I like 5 guys, they make their burgers humongous. They stack their burgers and it's a bit messy to eat. The fries are really tasty and they overfill that cup! I hear they use peanut oil, so if you're allergic, go! I kid, I kid. The prices are a wee bit higher than what you'd expect, but it is worth it I guess... The location is pretty accessible. It's right by the Macpherson Square station. There's always a litter of hobos so don't step on them... read more

Must...have...meat!! When my tummy is screaming this on a workday, Five Guys around the corner on I Street is my go-to place. I like munching on a couple peanuts while waiting in line (which can get rather lengthy during the peak lunch hour time- try to go after 1pm). The burgers are always done well, though sometimes the cheese isn't melted which irritates me, and the fries are crisp and yummy with a good dollop of ketchup. read more

So I heard and seen that this is In 'n Out's competition on the East coast and I have to agree, they are totally up there! They have the same concept as In 'n Out but I admit that I love In 'n Out's fries better than 5 Guys. But they offer grilled mushrooms which is a winner! read more

First and Last time ever eating Five Nasty Guys. Literally the worse burger spot ever. The guys did NOT wear Hair nets at all. Neither did the ladies with passed shoulder length hair. Their dreads were flying everywhere. The facial hair was not groomed either. The fries had no seasoning at all. The place was completely dirty and filled with drunks. It's soooooo over rated. It's pricey for no reason. I felt so sick to my stomach after eating that bag of contaminated grease. I will not ever eat Five Guys again. I suggest you do the same. read more

It's okay for what it is. The comparison to In-N-Out is funny because there really is no comparison. In-N-Out clowns on this place... But yeah the fries here are pretty good, which is one of it's only saving graces. The burger is very meh. The meat is just so bland and its too well done that it's not enjoyable anymore, but the free unlimited toppings definitely help out. Just drown your burger with all the toppings and you'll be fine. read more

how Mcdonald's stays in business is beyond me??? I was craving a burger and let me tell you, after 8pm on a sunday in dc, its hard to find any place open...thats the downside of being downtown DC, I miss places like NYC just had the plain burger and it was thick, took a few minutes to prepare, tasted fresh and like real beef.....I rate Ray's hellburger as the best burger in the dmv, or maybe the country, but this was pretty good with mushrooms and everything on it....the free peanuts ( shelled) are a good touch and the malt vinegar...service was good ... it was sad to see so many homeless guys outside sleeping.... i didnt have the fries as I remember them being not so impressive their coke or soda machines are real slick and futuristic...very nice and the decor, they had salt bags slewn around on the floor???? fyi, they dont salt the burger, so I added pepper n salt, for the health concious this is good, but the trick to tasty burgers or beef is to salt before cooking, gives it full flavor! read more

I love Five Guys. We were in the DC area so decided we needed to try a Five Guys there since it's the "homeland." We were not disappointed. They weren't too busy on a rainy Sunday evening, and our regular order of fries was by far the most I've ever been served at Five Guys. There were so many the put the fries in a separate bag from the burgers! I ate at an In-N-Out two days later and once and for all can say five guys is my favorite. read more

Delicious. Love this place! Some employees I interacted with there were quite rude so thats why four stars. Other than that its really a great spot! read more

This location is dangerous because it's on my walk to and from work :) I love Five Guys burgers. Their burgers are consistently fresh, hot and juicy. I appreciate the unlimited toppings that you can have on your burger. I also really like their fries when they just come out of the fryer. This location is very clean and orderly. I like it's ambiance and how open it is. The big windows and small patio make it great for people watching. It's a great place to meet up with friends since it's right outside the McPherson Square Metro station. read more

Never order large fries because you will never finish them. Best burger in DC! I know everyone is saying the same thing. That's because it's really good. The fancy coke machine makes me want to pass the Five Guys that is close to me and choose to go this one. read more