Five Guys Burgers and Fries

[Komskies]

I went to the Deerfoot Meadows one today.

You can get a double or single burger, with any combo of bacon and cheese (as mentioned the cheese is great, I highly recommend it.) The bun taste fresh-baked, and soaked up all the nice juices.

You get the rest of your toppings Subway style, but it's all done at the till when you order. Thats also when they fire a fresh burger on the grill up.


From what I remember you can choose from:

1. ketchup
2. mustard
3. mayo
4. relish
5. lettuce
6. tomato
7. onion
8. jalapeno (fresh, not pickled)
9. grilled onion
10. grilled mushrooms
11. bbq sauce
12. A1 sauce
13. hot sauce

For fries you can get regular or cajun flavour. I had the cajun ones, which were really good. NY Fries quality. I think they cut all the potatoes fresh so that helps alot.

You order your burger, fries, and drink separately - no combos. The fountain pop wasn't carbonating properly so I got Fruitopia.

Overall the food was a really delicious, and I would recommend going at least once to try. Maybe stick to the single if you go at lunch, I had a double and it's pretty filling.

A bit pricey, but the quality was there. They also have tubs of peanuts that you can eat at your table if you want - a nice touch. Lots of seating too.

4.5/5 stars

[jammies]

Originally Posted by getbak

I like me a good burger, but I don't think I'll risk my life to go get one.

Dilettante.

[WilsonFourTwo]

Originally Posted by Circa89

ps I was at Holy Smoke Yesterday again but tried the Hot Link. Has anyone ever had one of these? Best Smokie in town!

There's more than one place to buy a smokie? Wowzers, I need to get out more.

[Neeper]

I ended up going to South St. Burger after hearing Boomer on the 960 raving about it. I live close to Cross Iron. It was good, but reminded me of an expensive Harvey's. Can't wait to try 5 guys. (ok that sounds gay) (not that there's anything wrong with that).

[Hemi-Cuda]

Originally Posted by Neeper

I ended up going to South St. Burger after hearing Boomer on the 960 raving about it. I live close to Cross Iron. It was good, but reminded me of an expensive Harvey's. Can't wait to try 5 guys. (ok that sounds gay) (not that there's anything wrong with that).

i was just there today and was wondering why the Fan 960 guys were broadcasting from there (Rob Kerr was, and another guy i didn't recognize). not a bad burger joint, but i still prefer the burger bus

[Coys1882]

Me and three guys from work hit this place today and it crazy busy. I saved a table while the lads ordered or we would have been standing.

Anyway - the burger was fantastic and fries were as good as the ones you get at NY Fries.

All four of us thought it was around an 8.5/10

[Sliver]

I had a buger at 5 guys on Wednesday and it was way too sloppy. Don't get it with everything on it or it's a giant mess. Next time I'll just keep it simple. Those fries are friggin awesome though.

[Coys1882]

Originally Posted by Sliver

I had a buger at 5 guys on Wednesday and it was way too sloppy. Don't get it with everything on it or it's a giant mess. Next time I'll just keep it simple. Those fries are friggin awesome though.

burgers can't be too messy!!

[Hemi-Cuda]

Originally Posted by Coys1882

burgers can't be too messy!!

tell that to Boogie Burgers, i could barely finish that slop that they tried to pass off as a hamburger. if you want messy beef on a bun, do sloppy joes. burgers need to have some form to them

[3 Justin 3]

I am here right now waiting, so excited! A tad pricey but I am expecting good things for $8.50.

Edit: Ok, so now that I am eating it. wowza, I got the bacon cheeseburger, and for $8.50 I'd say it is a pretty good deal. I didn't realize it was a double, and the cheese is excellent (and there is tons of it I might add). The bacon actually tastes fresh unlike a fast food joint.

As for the fries, better than NYF. First of all, for $3.50 you get A LOT of fries, I mean a lot. You get the box of fries, plus the guy dumps another box into the bag for good measure.

For $12, I'd say it is a good deal and worth the extra $3 than what you'd pay at say Wendy's for a baconator combo.

[JiriHrdina]

Finally got down there today - great burger. Everything was so fresh - from the bun to the pickles. They don't have a freezer at all in the joint - so you know it is fresh.

Good value and a great burger.

[Reaper]

Had it today for the second time. I now have a new favourite restaurant hamburger. Everything is great; the fries, the handmade burger patties, the fact that after your order is filled in the bag they top off the bag with two cups of wharever fries that are inside the bag.

[PIMking]

It's good, but Jonny Rockets has surpassed Five guys for me now.

[SportsJunky]

I got to 5 Guys earlier this week and it was very good. The bacon cheeseburger is tasty and filling. The fries are fresh and plentiful. I'm pretty sure it is my new favourite hamburger in the city. Very busy at the lunch hour so go before noon or after 1 if possible.

[Misterpants]

Went Friday night and I was pretty impressed. Made the rookie mistake of getting too much stuff on the burger. Made for a pretty big mess. Next time I'll reign in those toppings, eliminate the tomatoe and go for simple elegance in my burger. Fries are awesome too. 5 Guys delivers way more value for an expensive fast food burger than cruddy Fat Burger. It kinda fills the niche that Fuddrucker's had. If only they had pump cheese sauce...

[ken0042]

Originally Posted by Sliver

Don't get it with everything on it or it's a giant mess. Next time I'll just keep it simple.

Had my first one this week; however next time I will just eat it like a donair instead of getting less on it.

[mykalberta]

Anyone know when they are opening one closer to downtown - the Meadows and Crowfoot are a smidge far to drive for a burger and fries.

[REDVAN]

Just went by there. Next time will get a single patty. Regular fries filled the whole brown bag!

Was very tasty, hit the spot, but was way too much food. Feel like I could have ate half what I did and still been over stuffed.

[3 Justin 3]

Originally Posted by mykalberta

Anyone know when they are opening one closer to downtown - the Meadows and Crowfoot are a smidge far to drive for a burger and fries.

There's one in Crowfoot too? Please go on...

That would be way closer that driving to Deerfoot Meadows.

[RW99]

The first time I went was on a Saturday mid afternoon. Waited for 20 minutes to get my food. Then you are all scrunched together, very loud.

I went all the way with my burger, which as you might expect, got a little messy. So I didn't get a chance to taste much of the meat.

Lots of fries, almost a waste to even order them. Very fresh, but there were too many overcooked ones in there. I like fresh fries lightly cooked, fast food ones should be the only ones cooked that much.

Overall, wasn't that excited about it. I ended up going again yesterday so it wouldn't be busy, and I only got lettuce, tomato and mayo. I still had a hard time tasting the burger though.

Better price and better tasting fries than Fat Burger, but they tie on the burgers and Fat Burger wins on atmosphere.