Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries
EATERY:
Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries
LOCATION:
43 W 55th St (btwn 5th Ave & Avenue Of The Americas), New York, NY 10019
REVIEWS:
Love it or hate it I had to review Five Guys, I know it’s a chain but some times in life you have to make an exception for good burgers. Most foodies like myself have been anticipating the Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries to open its doors in Manhattan located on 43 W 55th St (between 5th Ave & Avenue Of The Americas). Their “famous” burgers come with one patty called Little Hamburger ($4.25) or 2 patties called Hamburger ($5.75) – genius. All fresh ground beef never frozen (sounds a little familiar) and fries (reg. $2.75) are all fresh cut and fried fresh (also sounding very familiar). What makes Five Guys stand out from other hamburger eateries is that fact that they give you the options of Free topping ranging from Mayo, Relish, Onions, Lettuces, Pickles, Tomatoes, A-1 Sauce, Sauteed Mushrooms…etc. I could go on but that would take all day. So being a CheapAss I had to get my moneys worth, I asked the counter women if it was possible to have all the toppings with my order of little burger, she said that was call “All The Way” – I like the sound of that! One order of “All the Way” for me, and a Cheeseburger (2 patties) with lettuces, tomatoes, jalapeno and ketchup for Kenneth, along side of small fries and coke (free refills). As I waited for our order we grabbed some free peanuts to hold back the hunger, the really nice thing about it was a huge barrel that was just sitting there for the taking. Munching on my nuts I couldn’t help but notice all the awards and accolades that the Five Guys have won over the years, which made my expectations a little bit higher then usual. After all the anticipations and expectations my food has arrived, and I got to say – not bad. Ok may it was better than that but I think I might have made a rookie mistake by ordering my burger “ All the Way” which made my burger way too cold firstly, and secondly I didn’t know what I was eating, most of the flavor came from the relish (which by the way is not my favorite condiment but tolerate). Kenneth hamburger however was warm and tasty with a nice bite of jalapenos, the patties were juicy with a fresh beefy taste, could have like it cooked medium rare but I think their policy is that they cook it well done no matter what. The buns definitely held up to the beef, however I found it to be to sweet and over powering the patty flavor and too dense and doughy which also took away from the burger as a whole. The fries on the other hand, no complaints at all it was the most wonderful fried edible I have ever eaten, hands down the best fries I have eaten in a very long time. The fries comes all the way from Idaho cooked in peanut oil for high heat, comes out slightly crisp with a fluffy and creamy texture, perfect paired with ketchup.
RANTS & RAVES:
I still prefer the burgers in In and Out but the fries in Five Guys have every one beat and you can’t beat free peanuts. Drinks are 2 bucks but the refills are free, also they have kosher hot dogs, and veggies or grilled cheese for those not in the mood for burger.
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