Five Guys has their Now Hiring sign up

Shouldn't be too much longer til we can try out a 2,000 calorie burger and fries combo

Five Guys opens on the 14th ..

Snapped a quick picture the other day leaving my favorite fast food place (ChickenX)
I'm pumped for Five Guys :D

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Five Guys opens on the 14th ..

14th of what?

14th of what?

May. The current month is May.

WOW... Open the 14th of May that's in less than 2 weeks... I didn't think it was that far along.
Cool!!

Got the sign up!
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5 Guys Burgers (http://www.fiveguys.com/index.aspx) is coming to Moore, OK. 19th St and Telephone Rd. is where it will be located.

Announced last October:

http://www.okctalk.com/showthread.php?t=23366&page=1

Saw that today. Looks good. Too bad, as I have said before, it's overpriced. Might stop in every now and then, though.

It is expensive... Over $9 just for a cheeseburger, fries and drink.

But, their standard burger is two patties, so you can get their "little" one for a dollar less. And the serving portion of regular fries is gigantic; easily split between two people. But if you're just buying for yourself, you don't have the option of a smaller order and smaller price.


They just opened one down the street from me and I was completely underwhelmed. The one advantage is that a big variety of toppings is included in the price (bacon is extra), but I've always thought the best burgers don't need to be smothered with other things. Also, I didn't think their fries were anything special.


Here's a menu from a location in Kansas, so pricing should be similar:

http://www.kansastravel.org/olathe/08fiveguys4.JPG

When I went to one in Florida, the basic burger, fries, and drinks for my Aunt and I was around $20.

I suppose this might be a good place to take a date for a non-dining (i.e. fast food) experience, but don't want to take her to McDonald's. It's expensive fast food.

+1 for Metro

My bad. I performed a search on "5 Guys" before posting but that's what I get for trusting a search engine.

opens on the 14th of this month

My bad. I performed a search on "5 Guys" before posting but that's what I get for trusting a search engine.

Don't feel bad, Brett. It happens often here and people will always be happy to point it out to you. LOL
Thanks for your imput anyway.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZVFXBYC72g

okay I'm trying to figure out why everyone is whining about the price. Have you been to Carl's Jr. lately? I paid almost 9 dollars for a regular meal there the other day. Small fries and drink. So I think this is reasonable. I swear, everyone looks for something to complain about

I wouldn't say everyone looks for something to complain about. That implies its always the same people complaining. I think its more that there are always going to be some people who find something wrong. What I mean in, not everybody is going to the same things. There is always going to be someone who doesn't like whatever is being discussed (or at least can find some fault with it).

I also think that posts/comments that someone agrees with become uninteresting pretty quickly. So, if you think positively about something you're more likely to sort of skip over those positive comments. They don't say anything you don't already know and it constantly replying "I agree" doesn't make for interesting discussion. The negatives comments that you disagree with, though, will ping you louder and more often. You don't like the implication, intended or not, that your opinion may be invalid or incorrect; who wants to be contradicted or told they don't know what they're talking about? So, you pay more attention to those negative posts.

Those are my thoughts, anyway. Also, all the "you"s in there are meant in a general "you" sense and not intended to refer to anyone specifically.

Thanks Steve!

If you want a cheap burger, go to McDonald's or Sonic, if you want something else then go somewhere else. I eat everything from McDonald's to a $15 burger at Bartlett's (like Charleston's, formerly a Houston's here in Austin) and the Bartlett's burger is by far one of the best in town. If you are that concerned about spending $6.00 instead of $9.00 there are plenty of cheaper options out there. I for one don't expect the same meal for $10.00 that I expect out of a $5.00 meal.

Quit whining about the cost of something and go somewhere else if it is out of your budget.

I'm a person who respects value. A small burger for $9.00+? Sure it's a double, but the patty is the size of a McDouble from McDonald's. I pay a premium price for items which I see a value to. For the same exact price, I can get a large burger from outback (or anywhere really), one side, and a coke. And I will be full. Or I can get a small McDouble from Five Guys, a side, and a drink for $9. And be hungry walking out the door. Terrible value.

Price isn't the factor, it's the satisfaction of the value I am receiving. For $9.00 I better have an 8oz burger, nice side of fries, and a coke. Not a Burger King quality meal.

McD uses cheap meat. Not sure what kind they use. Not real burger meat.

Five Guys, I will bet they use real burger meat and that its thicker.

That's the smartest thing you've ever said Thunder.

That's the smartest thing you've ever said Thunder.

Thanks, I feel the love. :-D

Eaten at Five Guys in Florida. Atmosphere was nice. Value was terrible. Did not get my money's worth, even stopped by McDonald's on the way home because I was hungry, disappointed after spending $20 for a fast-food quality burger for a family member and myself, an order of fries, and 2 sodas.

Eaten at Five Guys in Florida. Atmosphere was nice. Value was terrible. Did not get my money's worth, even stopped by McDonald's on the way home because I was hungry, disappointed after spending $20 for a fast-food quality burger for a family member and myself, an order of fries, and 2 sodas. I find the value in Five Guys as excellent. The burgers are a nice size with "quality" tasting meat in addition to the toppings you can add at no cost. The fries are "fresh" cut and they give you a "huge" portion. Way to much to finish. I like quality over quantity myself and I feel that five guys is not expensive for what you get. Like others have said, if you do not want to pay for quality then Mickey D's or Burger King may be up other's alley.

I'm a person who respects value. A small burger for $9.00+? Sure it's a double, but the patty is the size of a McDouble from McDonald's. I pay a premium price for items which I see a value to. For the same exact price, I can get a large burger from outback (or anywhere really), one side, and a coke. And I will be full. Or I can get a small McDouble from Five Guys, a side, and a drink for $9. And be hungry walking out the door. Terrible value.

Price isn't the factor, it's the satisfaction of the value I am receiving. For $9.00 I better have an 8oz burger, nice side of fries, and a coke. Not a Burger King quality meal.
I've eaten a couple of times at the Five Guys here in Austin, it was nothing special to me so even if it was a 6.00 burger there are other places that I would rather go, it doesn't matter how much "value" there is in it to me it just isn't worth it. I have no plans on going back, there are too many other places cheap or expensive that are better here in my opinion.

opens on the 14th of this month

That's a lot sooner than I expected!

It is expensive... Over $9 just for a cheeseburger, fries and drink.

But, their standard burger is two patties, so you can get their "little" one for a dollar less. And the serving portion of regular fries is gigantic; easily split between two people. But if you're just buying for yourself, you don't have the option of a smaller order and smaller price.


They just opened one down the street from me and I was completely underwhelmed. The one advantage is that a big variety of toppings is included in the price (bacon is extra), but I've always thought the best burgers don't need to be smothered with other things. Also, I didn't think their fries were anything special.


Here's a menu from a location in Kansas, so pricing should be similar:

http://www.kansastravel.org/olathe/08fiveguys4.JPG

2.49 for a cup of fries in what appears to be an 8 oz. cup? I suggest patronizing the local guy, not the chain.

Jersey Boss, I think that is the price for fries itself, which is not expensive. Don't forget the cost of the cup, employees, and bills.

As for the burgers, they all should auto include fries anyway.

2.49 for a cup of fries in what appears to be an 8 oz. cup?

The regular-sized fries are actually a huge serving, as they stuff them into a cup then throw tons more into a bag.

Incidentally, everything they serve is presented in a paper bag. No distinction between stay and to-go orders. Also, no drive-through (at least in all the locations I've seen).


And BTW, I didn't intend my previous posts about price to be complaints. It's just that personally, for the money I prefer other options. And for about half the price, I still strongly prefer In-n-Out (which I realize is not an option in OK).

Still, lots of people love this place so the best thing to do is give it a try and see for yourself.

Also, no drive-through (at least in all the locations I've seen
No drive-thru at the Austin locations that I know of either.



And BTW, I didn't intend my previous posts about price to be complaints. It's just that personally, for the money I prefer other options. And for about half the price, I still strongly prefer In-n-Out (which I realize is not an option in OK).


The Frisco (DFW) In-n-Out recently opened or is supposed to open soon. That would be the closest one.

No drive-thru at the Austin locations that I know of either.



Looked for one this morning and it doesn't appear to have a drive thru

I've been to Five Guys in multiple states and never seen a drive thru. It's not their gig. You Moore peeps should quit whining about the prices, if it's too pricey, don't patronize it. As of now, people from all over OKC will be spending tax dollars in Moore because it's the first Five Guys in the metro, and probably the state.

Won't see me complaining...Looking forward to it and like you said even though it's fast food it is nice to land the first one in the metro like Genghis

They don't need a drive-thru... I never heard of people complaining Big Ed's didn't have a drive-thru.

Not ONE picture of their burgers or other food they serve ANYWHERE on the Five Guys website.

Bizarre.

The best burgers and fries of any national chain and better than most of the really good mom and pop places. I'm almost glad they're not building one too close to my home or office bc fighting off chick fil a is hard enough.

I just drove by on my way to Dan McGuinness and they look like they are about to open any minute now. Does anyone know if they are a locally owned franchise or a chain? The company I work for has quite a few of them as customers in other states so that makes me think they are have individual owners but does anyone know if that owners is in Oklahoma? Yes William, I am doing research but I'll also realistically eat at this restaurant probably 10x more than you..lol

It's a national chain, and the best of the chains IMO and to the guy who posted immediately before you.

I don't live in Moore but do plan on trying this place out whenever I am in the neighborhood. I have never eaten at the place but friends tell me the food is great. I am really fine with the price if they are using high quality ingredients and real beef. I think with some foods like burgers and tacos there is an expectation of cheapness, but really if the food is much higher quality than the norm I would be willing to pay for it. Especially if they happen to have healthy(er) options.

Tried 5 Guys for the first time on Saturday, May 14th. Free peanuts greet you at the door which is odd for a burger joint. I ordered a bacon cheeseburger "all the way", regular Cajun fries and regular drink. I was absolutely shocked when the total came to a little over $12. The fries are a meal unto itself. The burger is good but I was unimpressed when the cook wraps the burger in foil and then proceeds to mold the burger into a perfect cylinder. One complaint is that none of the tables had napkin dispensers. Napkins are a necessary utensil when eating at 5 Guys. I might go back to try their hotdogs but I probably won't be a frequent customer.

I had a no name and fries at Irmas a week ago and it was like $10+ tax, not including a drink. I wish people would stop whining about cost of a decent burger.

I had a no name and fries at Irmas a week ago and it was like $10+ tax, not including a drink. I wish people would stop whining about cost of a decent burger.

I agree, however, I stopped at 5 Guys Burgers in Plano a couple of weeks ago, and it was anything but decent.

As I have mentioned earlier in the thread, 5 Guys Burgers is a great quality burger with quality ingredients. I know with everyone, eating at a restaurant is a very subjective thing. Lots of fresh cut fries and additional toppings free of charge in addition to quality meat. I am a firm believer in that you get what you pay for. If you want subpar then go to Mickey D's or Burger King with frozen french fries and "not fresh" meat. To each it's own.

5 guys, i really didnt like, i was hoping that it would come close to in-n-out... sadly it doesnt hold any flame to it :( we need a in-n-out burger here stat

In-n-Out is good but their fries alone make 5 guys better for me. Also the variety you get at 5 guys is really good.

In-n-out is really good.....compared to McDonalds. But it's not the holy Grail of burgers or anything.

I've had both places and IMO, Freddy's beats em both. I love their burgers!

Just got back from Five Guys and had to chime in.

Coming from North OKC, there's definitely nothing at Five Guys to warrant me heading out there versus Freddy's or Big Ed's and BE fries beat them hands down.

It's a bit "budget-gourmet" for the McDonald's crowd, but anyone that's tasted the gastronomical delight of Nic's burger or Irma's No Name Ranch Burger knows that something's missing.

I do wish we had an In-N-Out, I think they win in the budget gourmet category.

When the price of a burger is equal to a more expensive, higher grade cut of beef (like a steak dinner), then yeah, there is reason to balk at a $10 to $12 "burger"

I have had excellent burgers at a variety of price points (and really bad ones too). If it is worth it for you to overspend for something like a hamburger, then be my guest. Well, not MY guest, you are going to have to pay for it yourself...LOL

In this economy, just can't afford something like that unless it is a once in a blue moon sort of thing.

$10 to $12 for a steak dinner, not going to be a very good steak dinner.....

Yumm...Stuckey's steak

$10 to $12 for a steak dinner, not going to be a very good steak dinner.....

I have had excellent steak dinners in that price point and extremely disappointing ones at higher price points. You don't always get what you pay for.

Drove by it on accident the other day while thrift-stores-hunting. Mentioned to mom about it and asked if she wanted to eat there. She didn't feel like it. Oh, well... I think it was on 19th street.

Ate there last night around 5:30pm. It was pretty full when we got there but we got lucky and got 2 tables right when we walked in the door. Had my mother, stepfather, grandmother, daughter, and niece with me and everyone enjoyed their burgers very much. only ordered one large cup and 2 regular cups of fries and it was way more than we needed. I had the Cajun fries and they were damn tasty. Had the double bacon cheeseburger and it was very juicy and loaded with crisp veggies. Staff was very friendly and a girl came by a few times asking if anyone needed a refill. Probably need to run a few miles every day for the next week to work off the negative effects of eating there, but well worth it!

it was very juicy

http://www.fiveguys.net/files/files/NutritionalInfo_2009.pdf

They'll always be juicy because for a regular burger of 700 calories, 400 calories are from fat...It's like going to the supermarket and buying burgers 43% lean and 57% fat. Since they only cook well done, that's one way to keep them juicy...

USAF: Thats interesting info, looked at McDonalds and seems higher than a Double Quarter Pounder w/Cheese!

5 Guys
Cheeseburger
303g
840 calories
500 cal from fat

McDonalds
Double Quarter Pounder w/cheese
279 g
740 cal
380 cal from fat

and 5 guys "Little Cheeseburger" seems = to the McDonalds Quarter Pounder by weight

5 Guys
Little Cheeseburger
190g
550 cal
290 cal from fat

McDonalds
Quarter pounder w/cheese
198g
510 cal
230 cal from fat

McDonalds has higher sodium content though

USAF: Thats interesting info, looked at McDonalds and seems higher than a Double Quarter Pounder w/Cheese!

5 Guys
Cheeseburger
303g
840 calories
500 cal from fat

McDonalds
Double Quarter Pounder w/cheese
279 g
740 cal
380 cal from fat

Wash either one down with a large diet coke and you'll be OK.

LOL, thats what I do!