I’ve been on-again, off-again on Five Guys over the past few years. The first time I went there, I was a big fan. The next time, not so much. I’ve heard unconfirmed rumors and complaints of inconsistencies between locations. I can’t confirm it first hand, but the fact that my appreciation for Five Guys has flipped more than John Kerry, it could be.

At the end of the day, Five Guys makes a good burger. It’s up to you to choose the right toppings, and I don’t think it can be the fault of Five Guys if you pick the wrong toppings. Restaurants that let you choose too much do a disservice in my opinion. You ever go to those asian restaurants where you put stuff in a bowl and they put it on a hot flat top and cook it up for you? Always a disappointment, because I mix things I like without regard to what they might taste like together. Same problem at Five Guys.

But when you choose correctly, it’s a good burger.

The fries are good, I prefer the cajun version. Served in a styrofoam cup, then inside a brown paper bag. They should just skip the cup IMO.

One unique aspect of Five Guys is the free whole in shell peanuts. Eat what you want, throw the shells on the floor (though most people clean their own up).