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Post by mztfied on Jul 22, 2014 19:53:11 GMT
We have one of these attached to our mall. I have heard so much about this chain. Supposed to have the best burgers.
Yesterday I was there with a friend so we decided to try this place out. Opening the door was a shock. The music was excruciatingly loud. I don't mean just annoying but I mean almost painful. Funny part is that no one else seemed to notice. We got our food but could not eat there. Impossible to even chat casually and be heard. So we went to the food court.
Is this normal in all Five Guys?? The music at that OMG level?
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Post by elaine on Jul 22, 2014 19:56:37 GMT
None of ours play loud music. What I like about the burgers is the long list of condiments to choose from. They are huge, though, so no one in my family eats anything other than a "little bacon cheeseburger." I don't know who could eat a whole full-sized burger. The fries, however, are what keep us coming back. Love the fresh fries!
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Post by perumbula on Jul 22, 2014 19:57:06 GMT
the one dh and I went to didn't have that loud of music. I didn't find the burgers to be that fabulous either. it's just a burger. I did love that it told me exactly where the potatoes were grown that they were using that day. since I live in Idaho, I knew the town and had visited it often. (Heck, I even know it's in the zone for high quality potatoes, albeit on the northern edge of that zone.)
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2014 19:57:25 GMT
I don't remember overly loud music. Just disgustingly greasy fries and average to below average burgers. I don't know why it has a good rep.
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Post by bomo on Jul 22, 2014 19:57:32 GMT
The loud music doesn't register with me. However, it has been a long time since I visited. The first couple of times I loved the burgers but newness wore off and they are just okay. Still love Red Robin's burgers, though.
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Post by JustCallMeMommy on Jul 22, 2014 19:57:51 GMT
I have been to 3 locations and none have had music that disturbed me (and I am one who would be disturbed by loud music). I find it to be OK for a fast food burger - they sometimes upset my stomach. I do like loading my burger up with toppings, especially jalapenos. I order a junior burger and one order of cajun fries to share, and there are usually leftovers.
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Post by MommyofTriplets on Jul 22, 2014 19:59:23 GMT
Ours doesn't have loud music.
Love, love, love Five Guys!
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Post by River on Jul 22, 2014 20:00:22 GMT
I've only eaten at ours (been here about a year) a few times and they did not play loud music. It could be because yours is attached to the mall.
I like the burger with the long list of condiments and love the fries, but the price keeps me away.
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Post by lbp on Jul 22, 2014 20:00:54 GMT
Not a big fan of Five Guys, ours doesn't play loud music either.
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Post by tiffanytwisted on Jul 22, 2014 20:01:49 GMT
Wish we had one closer to us! Love their burgers.
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Post by vi on Jul 22, 2014 20:05:42 GMT
I've been to a couple of Five Guys and they didn't have loud music at all. I love that you can request toppings and choose to have whatever you want -- grilled onions, mushrooms, etc. I also love their french fries that they make fresh when you order. I always pick the small hamburger as I could never eat one of their doubles. I'm sorry you had a bad experience.
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Post by sharlag on Jul 22, 2014 20:06:09 GMT
I did love that it told me exactly where the potatoes were grown that they were using that day. since I live in Idaho, I knew the town and had visited it often. (Heck, I even know it's in the zone for high quality potatoes, albeit on the northern edge of that zone.) "HIGH QUALITY POTATOES"  I will say I've never thought about potato quality. If it's not rotten, it's fine. What distinguishes potato quality? |
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Post by donna on Jul 22, 2014 20:07:45 GMT
I haven't noticed that the music is overly loud at ours. They are a noisy place to eat because the kitchen is open and the entire room is tile.
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Post by oh yvonne on Jul 22, 2014 20:11:48 GMT
LOL at 'high quality potatoes'! I agree with Sharla, a potato is a potato! That being said they opened up a Five Guys around here a couple of years ago and I gave it two tries and gave it up. I didn't like the atmosphere and I wasn't that impressed. It was very 'meh'. Our Five Guys is rarely busy by the looks of the parking lot, meanwhile, as always In and Out is never without a long line of cars. I agree with you OP, I don't get the hype. I'm in So Cal, by the way. This is definitely In and Out territory.  |
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Post by Nink on Jul 22, 2014 20:11:48 GMT
The loud music doesn't register with me. However, it has been a long time since I visited. The first couple of times I loved the burgers but newness wore off and they are just okay. Still love Red Robin's burgers, though. This exactly. And it seemed somewhat expensive for a burger joint if you ask me. |
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Post by lesley on Jul 22, 2014 20:12:04 GMT
Going to Five Guys is always one of our favourite things to do when we come to the States on holiday. We've been to several different ones and there has never been loud music. We love the burgers - and all those toppings!
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Post by ~Tessie~ on Jul 22, 2014 20:15:07 GMT
I don't recall loud music at the one I have been to. One order of fries is plenty for our family of three.
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Post by elaine on Jul 22, 2014 20:15:33 GMT
LOL at 'high quality potatoes'! I agree with Sharla, a potato is a potato! That being said they opened up a Five Guys around here a couple of years ago and I gave it two tries and gave it up. I didn't like the atmosphere and I wasn't that impressed. It was very 'meh'. Our Five Guys is rarely busy by the looks of the parking lot, meanwhile, as always In and Out is never without a long line of cars. I agree with you OP, I don't get the hype. I'm in So Cal, by the way. This is definitely In and Out territory. If I lived where there was an In and Out, I would never set foot in another burger place again. * sigh * |
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Post by scorpeao on Jul 22, 2014 20:15:38 GMT
I went once. I wasn't impressed. I'll never go back. I'd rather go to In 'n Out Burger.
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Post by marianne on Jul 22, 2014 20:18:55 GMT
Our Five Guys doesn't have the loud music thing. For us, the draw is the fresh burgers and fries and all the options. Yeah, it's just a hamburger but it's not that nasty stuff you get at Mickey D's or the other fast food places. And the fries taste like fries instead of sawdust!
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Post by scrappert on Jul 22, 2014 20:22:13 GMT
I haven't noticed the loud music either. I do love the fries. The burgers to me are ok, but I go back for more.  |
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Post by elaine on Jul 22, 2014 20:23:05 GMT
![]() Elaine, my love, my fellow Portola Jr. High alum... for you...cause that's what a hamburger's all about baby.. (edited..why isn't the big juicy double double picture showing?!) ![]() ![]()  |
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Post by keknj on Jul 22, 2014 20:23:29 GMT
Five Guys is my DS favorite burger place (I think because he can get mushrooms and grilled onions). I think it's just OK. We definitely get the small burger, I don't know who could eat that big one. My family of 4 get the small fry and usually leave part of it. The peanuts are fun while waiting for your order. Also, no loud music and we've been to several (even the first one in the DC area).
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Post by cmpeter on Jul 22, 2014 20:27:18 GMT
We went to one a couple years ago...I wasn't impressed enough to go back. But, I do know the music wasn't overly loud because all four of us chatted while we ate.
Around here, I like Fat Burger. If I am in So Cal, it's In and Out for sure...last time I was there we had "breakfast" there.
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Post by akathy on Jul 22, 2014 20:31:26 GMT
I love Five Guys! I always make sure I get to one when I visit my DD in CT. They just built one here and I'm thrilled. I'm a burger junky and I love their juicy burgers  P.S. I've never been to an In and Out  |
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Post by bothmykidsrbrats on Jul 22, 2014 20:32:23 GMT
We found five guys to be expensive and just OK. The regular fries were meh, and the cajun fries were way over seasoned. I think you need all the toppings they offer because the burger itself is flavorless. The music wasn't loud, but the entire staff was singing along with the music, at the top of their lungs, to every song. We just figured it was part of the "experience". We won't be back. I'll take In and Out or Fatburger over 5 Guys any day! ETA: My 6'6 16 DS ate 2 regular size bacon burgers and a large fry. He would have ordered another order of fries, but didn't like them enough to do so. So yes, there are people that eat more than the baby size burger! |
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Post by styxgirl on Jul 22, 2014 20:32:27 GMT
I don't remember overly loud music. Just disgustingly greasy fries and average to below average burgers. I don't know why it has a good rep. This ... not my fave place ... |
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Post by snappinsami on Jul 22, 2014 20:39:03 GMT
I've never been a Five Guys fan, but the ones I went to never had loud music like that. I'd have turned around and left. I can't stand that.
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Post by chaosisapony on Jul 22, 2014 20:40:18 GMT
I tried it last time I was in a city where there was a Five Guys. The staff was super friendly, especially with helping us out since we were newbies even though they were really busy. The atmosphere was loud, not because of music but because of the open kitchen. The burgers were ok, nothing to get excited about because they taste just like the burgers I make at home. My mom got an all veggie burger with tons of veggie toppings and she really liked that. The fries were super good though. That's what we all liked the most. Really, really good fries. And you get tons of them!
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