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Given the dozens of rave reviews lining the walls, Gothamist decided to keep an open mind. It should be noted that a "hamburger" at Five Guys consists of two 3.3-ounce patties. (If for some ungodly reason you wish to eat less well-done beef, you must order a "Little Hamburger.") Our hamburger was topped with bacon, cheese, tomatoes, ketchup and raw onions and sided with a regular order of fries. The Guys present all orders in brown paper bags, whether they're to go or not. Perhaps there was a tray shortage in the D.C. area when they first opened. Tearing open the bag provides a serviceable tray much like butcher paper acts as a plate at any good Texas barbecue joint.
As you can see, the patties themselves remained quite juicy, and had a wonderful crispy, crunchy char on top that would make Louis-Camille Maillard beam with pride. Combined with the squishy sesame bun and the other ingredients it was truly delicious. It was certainly the best well-done burger that ever passed our lips.
And just why were these well-done burgers done so well? The answer's simple: every morning the staff churns out anywhere from 600 to 800 hand-formed beef patties. The hand-cut fries were also fabulous. As a sign on the wall pointed out, that day's fries hailed from Rigby, Idaho.
If you want to avoid the trek to College Point, just wait until July when the Guys plan to open a Manhattan location. Can't wait that long? They're a opening a store in Brooklyn Heights next month.
Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries is located at 132-01 14 Avenue (at 132 Street) in College Point, Queens. 718-767-6500.
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Heathons. I would never eat a well done hamburger.
Five guys is really an amazing burger. It can easily hold its own against shake shack or corner bistro. The fries are a greasy mess, but perfect. This place is well, well known in DC. As someone who spent the last couple of years in DC before moving to NYC, I can say this is not the last you heard of this place.
Woop-dee-freakin-doo. Guess what guys... it's a cheeseburger, and I've heard through the grapevine that you can make a perfectly good one at home.
By the way, this summer, screw the stupid Shake Shack and walk three blocks to Blue 9. It's cheaper, tastier, and last time I checked, they didn't fail their health inspection.
blue 9 might have been able to compete with shake shack a couple years ago, but the quality has gone down really bad in the last few months.
the mango chile sauce still rules
The burger from Five Guys looks good, but Jeez Gothamist , is that all you people eat 24/7..?
They get an F for their pathetic vegetarian options.
You expect that their "Veggie" would be a veggie burger, but no, it is just what they would stick on a hamburger but without the meat. Not that you would figure this out when ordering off of their menu. Perhaps someone should call 311 and notify DCA for this deceptive business practice.
I've had their burgers in DC, they are indeed excellent, but they can't even come close to a burger from the Nob Hill Bar & Grill in Portland Oregon.
I'm hesitant since they franchised, but still pretty excited for this. The ones in DC are always on my list when I head down.
If you're a vegetarian, why would you be going to a burger place anyway?
Gimme a break. Every restaurant doesn't have to have a veggie option. I'm so tired of vegetarian entitlement...there are PLENTY of options in this city.
I've walked past the shop in Brooklyn Heights on was wondering whether it would be any good or not.
Does shake shack know Gothamist is cheating on them? for shame! Did shake shack stop giving gothamist money under the table or something?
Where is the Brooklyn Heights location going to be?
If you're vegetarian, why would you be going to a burger place anyway?
Give me a break. I'm so tired of vegetarian entitlement...not every restaurant has to have a veggie option.
It's not like I'm going to walk into a vegetarian restaurant and demand a rare t-bone.
I've walked past the new spot in Brooklyn Heights and was wondering whether it would be any good considering the lack of good food period in that neighborhood.
Toby, you have got to be kidding. Right? Please tell me you're kidding...
>>>>>..."We Cook All Our Meat WELL-DONE." When asked why on earth anyone would cook a hamburger, much less any meat in such a fashion
This prejudice against well-done cooking is staggering. I never eat near-raw steak or hamburger; I prefer, at most, just a bit of pink on the inside. What's more I always buy round or London broil; a bit of dryness does not bother me at all. I don't want to have to spit out fat or gristle.
I don't want any hint of rawness at all with roast beef or hamburgers. Don't want sushi, either, when you're talking about other vertebrates. Fish should be fried until it's dead, and then coated with bread crumbs, lots of them.
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Where's the Manhattan store going to be? I think I heard midtown.
If that really is there veggie option I give them an A. Do I go to a salad place and try to get steak?
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Yeah where's the Manhattan location?! I'm from DC originally and grew up with Five Guys. Delicious.
As a recently relocated Pittsburgh ex-pat I'm amazed that we had Five Guys in the burgh before NYC did. One of my favorite things about Five Guys is that they use FRESH not pickled jalapenos on their burgers!
Sorry to break this to you Kevin, but it's 2007, not 1973. It may be nice to let your palate explore food that's not cooked to death.
The one in Brooklyn Heights will be on Montague, between Hicks and Henry I believe. Two blocks from my place so I'll be sure to check it out and see what the fuss is all about, the inside looks it should be open in the next 2-4 weeks hopefully.
The Brooklyn Heights location is on Montague St. between Clinton and Henry where Montague Video used to be before they moved across the street.
Nob Hill Bar & Grill in Portland Oregon
why go there when you have Burgerville? delicious, affordable, and the only fast food chain to use local ingredients. I wish they had them here.
>>>>Sorry to break this to you Kevin, but it's 2007, not 1973. It may be nice to let your palate explore food that's not cooked to death.
It's a matter of taste, which is timeless.
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Seriously folks, its so easy to make a fantastic burger at home - why trek all the way out there and spend way too much money? A burger is about the easiest possible meal to make!
"Sorry to break this to you Kevin, but it's 2007, not 1973. It may be nice to let your palate explore food that's not cooked to death."
Your screenname says it all!
I tried sushi a couple of years ago. Tasted just like raw fish, so I spat it out...
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For burgersaresoeasy:
Not everyone is capable of making their own tasty burgers. Or want to.
Plus when the one opens in my neighborhood it will be easier for me to just pick one up than to cook it.
the secret to a KNOCKOUT home made burger is
My stomach says "Yes", My colon says "Are you trying to tell me that you want to spend about ten minutes on the toilet sweating trying to push all that beef out ??"
fuck off toby
a burger is not easy to make if you don't have a grill.
To martha jones and SP:
Some times vegetarians go out with a group of meat eaters and get hosed. It is not entitlement we seek, it is just options when we tag along with the meat eaters, some of which say things like, oh they have vegetarian options, but it turns out to just be a joke of a salad.
Sorry but the best is the west - Apple Pan on Pico Blvd, Westside LA. C'mon by.But I wil give 5 guys a try when I am in town, thanks for the tip. Well done is not bad if well done.
And Blair, it's Heathen, and Toby, seriously, shut up. You chose to be veggie, now deal.
I am surprised no one mentioned BRGR. Best burgers in the city. But still I am looking forward to trying Five Guys
I just tried the place out. First off, they must have about 9 people behind the counter. It seemed like they were all training because the girl on the grill was the only one working and instructing the rest of the crew. There was an Asian guy who stood staring at 4 burgers for 2 minutes and 43 seconds (I timed him) without touching them. I'm still trying to figure out how the other 8 employees could ignore the orders that were not going out. Mine was one of them and all it needed was BBQ sauce and to be wrapped up. OK, I understand they just opened so I will let this go. As far as the taste, the burger was OK (all burgers are cooked well), nothing to write home about. The fries were very good. I think that Henry Street Ale House has a better tasting burger (you can get it cooked the way you want it also), and their fries are almost as good but not as crispy as Five Guys. They should really consider delivering. I will try them again. They seem like a clean operation.