Somehow I got a voicemail message without getting the call first, but it was the franchiser responding to my AC concerns. From what I understood, while it is a completely new buildout of the space with new kitchen equipment etc and exposed ductwork, the AC units are the landlord's responsibility and they are designed to only cool the air 15 degrees below what the outside temp is. For the day in question, 105 outside = 90 inside. Too hot for me (this is probably what was going on with Dickey's BBQ too). They are trying to get the issue resolved. Until then we can only hope the cooler weather is on the way so it can be a comfortable 72 or so inside.

I love 5 guys, but to say that it's a cheap place to eat is silly. $12 for a burger, fries and drink for 1?

We had lunch at 5 Guys in Ft Worth (Sundance Square) last Saturday. I found it a bit overpriced but it was a good bacon cheese burger.

I was surprised how good they were for fast food. I would still choose Tuckers, S&B, Big Eds, Bunnys, Irma's and Johnnies over them. Too many good burger joints in the metro.

I like that they tell you where today's potatoes come from. Five Guys is really big on the east coast. It's nice to have them as an option.

Somehow I got a voicemail message without getting the call first, but it was the franchiser responding to my AC concerns. From what I understood, while it is a completely new buildout of the space with new kitchen equipment etc and exposed ductwork, the AC units are the landlord's responsibility and they are designed to only cool the air 15 degrees below what the outside temp is. For the day in question, 105 outside = 90 inside. Too hot for me (this is probably what was going on with Dickey's BBQ too). They are trying to get the issue resolved. Until then we can only hope the cooler weather is on the way so it can be a comfortable 72 or so inside.

I think that pretty much common sense AC the landlord is responsible for things like that in a strip center. Seem a little rough on them for something out of their control.

metro: Not at all, that is why I am waiting to give them a try when they either get the issue resolved or it is less than 85 degrees outside so I can experience the food without the negative impression/distraction of the environment.

Considering the brutal summers we always have, anyone that installs units that can only do 15 degrees below the outside temp is silly. Also, isn't that some kind of food safety issue?

Somehow I got a voicemail message without getting the call first, but it was the franchiser responding to my AC concerns. From what I understood, while it is a completely new buildout of the space with new kitchen equipment etc and exposed ductwork, the AC units are the landlord's responsibility and they are designed to only cool the air 15 degrees below what the outside temp is. For the day in question, 105 outside = 90 inside. Too hot for me (this is probably what was going on with Dickey's BBQ too). They are trying to get the issue resolved. Until then we can only hope the cooler weather is on the way so it can be a comfortable 72 or so inside.

I've got to think that's a mistatement of how AC works. Yes, AC's typically cool the incoming air about 15 degrees. However, they should be recirculating the inside air, and cooling it, so over time it drops. House AC's work the same way, yet my house has remained in the mid 70's during all this 100+ temps.

I've got to think that's a mistatement of how AC works. Yes, AC's typically cool the incoming air about 15 degrees. However, they should be recirculating the inside air, and cooling it, so over time it drops. House AC's work the same way, yet my house has remained in the mid 70's during all this 100+ temps.

Sounds more like the AC can't keep up in in 100+ temps because its either too small or needs charging. You have to also remember that the door is going to be constantly opened and closed at 5 guy burgers letting air out. Im sure 15 degrees cooler was just how well it was working on that particular hot day.

went today during the rain and cooler temps...bacon cheeseburger was tasty but (small) fresh bun, cheesy but really couldnt taste the bacon (just added some crunch to it), tomatoes werent ripe (half green and hard). Skin-on fries were plentiful and good. Hot dogs were definitely over priced...asked how big a dog was it for the $3+ to $5+ price and was told, just a regular sized kosher hot dog. For that price I would expect at least a 1/4 pounder or a footlong. Didn't have chili for the dogs either so didn't try them. Value for the money just isn't there.

Had the double patty bacon cheeseburger, fries and small softdrink and total was $12+. Similar tasting food (and more of it) at Big Eds for much less. Not saying I wouldn't go back if I am in the area, but not going to make a special trip for it either. Not when for the same amount there are much better value-for-the-money places out there.

went today during the rain and cooler temps...bacon cheeseburger was tasty but (small) fresh bun, cheesy but really couldnt taste the bacon (just added some crunch to it), tomatoes werent ripe (half green and hard). Skin-on fries were plentiful and good. Hot dogs were definitely over priced...asked how big a dog was it for the $3+ to $5+ price and was told, just a regular sized kosher hot dog. For that price I would expect at least a 1/4 pounder or a footlong. Didn't have chili for the dogs either so didn't try them. Value for the money just isn't there.

Had the double patty bacon cheeseburger, fries and small softdrink and total was $12+. Similar tasting food (and more of it) at Big Eds for much less. Not saying I wouldn't go back if I am in the area, but not going to make a special trip for it either. Not when for the same amount there are much better value-for-the-money places out there.

Maybe so, but not everyone chooses quantity over quality.

Maybe so, but not everyone chooses quantity over quality.

That's true. There are any number of places with better quality food than 5G, and they all seem to be thriving quite nicely. 5G's biggest claim to fame appears to be a mass quantity of fries, with a reasonably acceptable burger on the side.

That's true. There are any number of places with better quality food than 5G, and they all seem to be thriving quite nicely. 5G's biggest claim to fame appears to be a mass quantity of fries, with a reasonably acceptable burger on the side.

Just had another last night but their burgers are definitely above average...One of the better burgers in the metro

Just had another last night but their burgers are definitely above average...One of the better burgers in the metro

Agree one of my top 5.

Nics, Tuckers, RePUBlic, Meers, 5 Guys in no particular order, after Nics being #1.

I love 5 guys, but to say that it's a cheap place to eat is silly. $12 for a burger, fries and drink for 1?

Nobody's saying they're cheap, but they're not as expensive as some like to make them out to be, either. My dad and I ate at the one in Moore last week, and it was $14-something total. The last time I went by myself I think it was $9-something. Really not that bad.

Matt: what did you get that only cost 2 for $14 and $9 for one?

rcjunkie: value for the money doesn't always mean quantity over quality either. In fact quality is what can make it a better value for the money. But in this case the quality wasn't sufficiently improved to justify the much higher price. IMO

Matt: what did you get that only cost 2 for $14 and $9 for one?

Well let's see, Mr. Nosey Pants.

I believe I had a Little Cheeseburger, regular order of Cajun fries, and a small drink for $9.

My dad and I had two Little Cheeseburgers, split a regular order of Cajun fries, a small drink, and a water for $14.

LOL..didn't mean to be nosy, just wondering because my bill for justme was over $12

I ate there the other night in Norman and it was OK. For me, my wife and the two boys, it was $30. I wasn't too impressed with the burgers or the fries. I will try it again, but next time I will know not to get the large fries to share.

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Gotta be honest - I still don't get the hype on Five Guys. Went again to one on NW Expressway a couple weeks ago. It was just not that great.

I've got to think that's a mistatement of how AC works. Yes, AC's typically cool the incoming air about 15 degrees. However, they should be recirculating the inside air, and cooling it, so over time it drops. House AC's work the same way, yet my house has remained in the mid 70's during all this 100+ temps.
I believe newer mechanical codes have higher fresh air rate for commercial installations than residential does, much of it driven by airborne illnesses and spread of those like the Legionaires spread through a hotel system many years ago. Most developers (especially the strip mall variety) spec the absolute bare minimum required for everything, so it wouldn't surprise for the system not to be able to handle the heat, especially if the have a south or west exposure. The windows are probably the bare minimum as well, we had a hard time convincing some developer in Austin to use insulated windows or even coated single pane windows. Not much of an issue now with the newer energy codes coming onto effect (they already are in Austin and here in Colorado) because you will not pass with single pane windows anymore. It has required a tweaking of all building envelope materials.

I've got to think that's a mistatement of how AC works. Yes, AC's typically cool the incoming air about 15 degrees. However, they should be recirculating the inside air, and cooling it, so over time it drops. House AC's work the same way, yet my house has remained in the mid 70's during all this 100+ temps.

OKC design day in summer is 97 F. The system should provide an inside temp of 72 F. There will be heat gain in a restaurant with grilles, etc. also, grille vents will pull much conditioned air out of the inside and evacuate it. If there isn't an energy recovery unit, then the make up air from the outside must be conditioned. As well, load from windows, etc. are calculated. And, people add much heat and humidity. A good engineer or ac person knows how to calculate the load. They also have to design for humidity removal. Sounds like it may be an incompetent technician if they can only achieve 90 degrees on a 105 day.

I went to the one on Memorial today and was really dissapointed. The tables were messy, my burger was a little cold, and the fries were undercooked. I've been to the one on NW Expressway a couple of times and LOVED IT! The Memorial location is really close to where I live so I'll give them another chance.

I went to the one on Memorial today and was really dissapointed. The tables were messy, my burger was a little cold, and the fries were undercooked. I've been to the one on NW Expressway a couple of times and LOVED IT! The Memorial location is really close to where I live so I'll give them another chance. Did you provide feedback to the management staff? I am sure they would like to know if it did not live up to your expectations. The only way management can change things if it is addressed so they are able to provide a resolution. Food is a very subjective thing, but if your burger was cold and fries undercooked, I am sure management would have been happy to make things right.

Did you provide feedback to the management staff? I am sure they would like to know if it did not live up to your expectations. The only way management can change things if it is addressed so they are able to provide a resolution. Food is a very subjective thing, but if your burger was cold and fries undercooked, I am sure management would have been happy to make things right.

I should have but I didn't. They were pretty busy (probably why the tables were a little messy) and I just didn't feel like bothering with it. This location just opened so I'm sure they are working out the kinks.