Five Guys Burgers and Fries

Fries were overdone and burned. Buns hard. Doesn’t represent like other five guys I’ve been too.

These 1 and 2 star reviews are a joke. Don’t take those seriously. Great burgers and fries, fast and cheap. It’s that simple. The fact it costs about the same as McD’s and takes only minutes longer blows my mind. Who still goes there with this as an option??? Bottom line: Can’t beat it for the price.

Definitely go for the burgers. Nothing beats that Five Guys Burger that is bursting at the seams. However, being a carb lover, their fries were a TOTAL let down. They were soggy and over-​salty :’(. They weren’t just soggy, but they were so full of grease that they just dripped grease onto my shorts. I would drive here SO much more often if they could just double-​fry those fries or so SOMETHING about them

By far the best hamburger I’ve ever had! My only complaint is the music is very loud and sounds even louder with the ceramic tile floor. Other than that, the food is outstanding!

Like others have said, overrated. The place is uninviting, they are short staffed, food takes a while, and consistency isn’t there.
Go across the street to Burger Fi, burgers are better, fries are amazing and the portions are freaking huge! Plus there is a bigger menu, faster service, and a friendlier environment.

Well, now there has been a total change for the worse. Fries were limp and don’t taste like they use peanut oil anymore. Hamburger a disappointment too! We will try some of the newer competitors before we come back here.

The bacon cheeseburger is AWESOME

I went to the Five Guys place on Thomasville Road in the same shopping center as Bonefish. I ordered a hamburger and asked them not to wrap it in tinfoil. I requested this because I hate to have my hamburger smashed which is what happens when they wrap it. I asked them not to wrap it. «Just give it to me unwrapped.» The guy taking the order had to ask the manager if this was okay. She explained to me that wrapping it in tinfoil is company policy and it can’t be served any other way. I said «fine» and walked out. If you like your hamburger smashed like a truck has run over it, this is definitely the place to go.

Overrated. I suspect the griddle isn’t hot enough, so the patties are cooked through but don’t have any crust. Maybe that’s why they don’t seem particularly flavorful, and plenty of times the cheese is barely melted even after resting in the foil for a few minutes. The other problem is the overall cleanliness of the place. The interior is so stripped down that cleaning it should be a breeze, but we got there about 5 minutes after they opened and the floors were greasy and there was crap all over the tables. Not bad, not great, far short of Steak n Shake.

Fast, greasy, delicious. Very few menu items, but what I’ve had was extremely satisfying.
Better than a McDonalds or something, but definitely no healthy options here.

Great service and quality!
Love it!

I generally detest hamburgers. I think they are tasteless globs of overcooked crap. Five Guys (and the sliders at Ted’s) is the exception. The beef has a good flavor. The cheese doesn’t taste like the over processed crap you get at almost every other place. I would say that the low reviews for this place are an exception to the rule. Everytime I’ve eaten there the food has been good.
Side Note: I’ll echo what a previous poster said. A little burger and small fries is PLENTY of food. I think the small fry is the equivalent of 15 potatoes-it’s crazy! Crazy good!

Ok, so, I don’t usually review fast food places, but this Five Guys was an utter disappointment. I haven’t had Five Guys in a couple of years, so I don’t know if it was a bad location, a change throughout the company because of the economy, or just a mistake with my order. Anyways, my burger and it’s toppings were tasteless and my ‘large’ order of fries wasn’t as bountiful as I remember. I don’t eat much red meat, so when I do I kind of expect the taste to be worth the calories and this was not. Much better burgers at Whataburger or even Burger King.

The first time I ate at a 5 Guys was in Jacksonville, FL and I was instantly hooked. I was sad we didn’t have one in Tally, but a few months later I was so glad to find out they were building one! I love their little hamburgers (their regular hamburger is two patties, which most people don’t know when they first go in) and all the free toppings you can get on them really add to the deliciousness. The burger itself is always cooked perfect and their fries are good too — they’re really thick cut and a regular order is enough to feed 3 people because they give you so much!
I would definitely recommend anyone who’s looking for a casual burger joint in Tally to check out 5 Guys… it’s worth the trip!

I just moved to Tallahassee after living in the DC area for a few years and must say I was very happy to see a 5 Guys. This place originated in the DC metro area and I used to work right down the street from the very first one, so I ate there quite often.
This 5 Guys lives up to the DC standard… meaty greasy cheesy goodness wrapped in foil. I’ve never got a dry burger there, even tho all meat is cooked through. The toppings are mostly free, which is cool.
I would have given 5 stars, but I have the same issue with this 5 Guys as I did with the ones in DC. The Fries. They’re too big! I would love to order fries, but a normal regular order is enough for 2 people. They need a smaller size because when you’re lucky enough to get them fresh out of the fryer they’re quite good!

I ate at this 5 guys in December 2009. My co-​workers raved about how good all the food was. Honestly, I was not impressed in the least, I thought the food was a bit pricey for what it was. I’d take a drive through fast food Checkers burger ANY DAY over a 5 guys burger. I will give them another chance at a different location one day, but not any time soon.

Oh my goodness words can’t express how much I love this place. DELICIOUS fresh burgers with all the toppings, awesome hotdogs, and cherry coke! I get my small (because regular is just too much for me) burger with cheese, mushrooms, cooked onions, lettuce, tomato, ketchup, and mustard and it is SO tasty. It’s messy enough that I need a couple of napkins to hold everything back from spilling on me, but that’s part of the experience!
I usually don’t get the fries because just the burger is enough, but when I did try them they were quite tasty as well.
The hotdog is my favorite-​split down the middle and served like a sandwich. I know not everyone likes their hotdog like that, but I love it.
I like that the menu is very limited, it gives the place a chance to shine at what they do best. Decisions are easier and you know you’re getting a great meal when there are only a few main meals to choose from. Best burgers in Tallahassee, by far.

Words fail to describe the fullfillment experienced upon completion of a Five Guy burger. Are you sick of «sliders»?, do think steakhouse burgers miss the point? Then stop wasting time and money at the everyday fast food joints & get to Five Guys. The double is standard, all the toppings are free, and the fries deserve a review unto themselves. You’ll have to get out of your car, because there are no drive-thru’s. You’ll have to wait because they prepare everything fresh. You won’t get any work done the rest of your day because your existence will seem trivial by comparison. Fullfillment isn’t for everyone.

Ever since I went to my first Five Guys in Tampa last year I admit I’m hooked. I’ve been to FG in a few states now and while the Tallahassee location wasn’t the best I’ve had the burgers were still tasty and fries delicious and plentiful.
Lunchtime is usually a mob-​scene so expect to wait in line and if you can dispatch somebody in your party to snag a table you’d be wise to do so. The service we had was particularly great, with one order missing condiments and the manager offering to replace the entire sandwich if we so desired.
Much better than your average burger joint, but pricier too (around $ 10 for a burger, fries, and a drink).

We’ve heard raves about the new Five Guys in Tallahassee. In fact, we went there on the recommendation of a server at one of our favorite eateries. Can’t get much better than that.
Noonish Saturday found us in the busy (VERY busy) Five Guys restaurant. Tables were is short supply. We soon decided that scoring a table and then placing our order was advisable. FG’s is a walk up, place your order, and wait for your number to be called.
Selections are limited to hamburgers, hot dogs, fries and drinks. You specify how you want your burger dressed from a multitude of offerings. The standard burger is two hand formed patties, so it’s quite filling. Fries come in two varieties — Cajun and regular.
The good — the burgers were juicy, so a napkin or foil wrap is a good idea. I admit I overloaded the toppings (SO many choices) and should have stuck with a traditional presentation, so I had burger toppings everywhere. My goatee was well greased. The burgers are all meat — no fillers — and that is readily apparent.
The dining area was tended by a very conscientious employee, seeing the trash was kept emptied and the roasted peanut boxes were full.
About those peanuts — addicting. Be careful. Be very, very careful. Handful after handful disappeared from our table while we waited for our number.
Okay, the bad. The fries were well seasoned and done, but limp. If you’re looking for crisp fries, sorry. The burger patties are apparently fried without benefit of seasoning. Mine was crying for at least a small pinch of salt.
Not a bad experience, but not the wonderful burger heaven the various reviews posted in the restaurant promised. Would I go again? Yep, but I’ll let the newness wear off first.