Comments on: At Lunch Now: Five Guys Burgers Midtown A Few Weeks Away From Opening

By: John

John — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 20:08:05 +0000

I just went to a location in Virginia and got a dry and tasteless burger. I found out why it was dry…the guy making the burger was smashing the beef on the grill and removing all of the juices. What a waste! And what I got was a dry and well done burger. There are better places to get a good burger.

By: Res

Res — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 23:38:09 +0000

Been to locations in Jersey and was not impressed. Especially with all the hype they have gotten.

By: fedthefish

fedthefish — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:51:25 +0000

my favorite midtown burger is the m&m burger at Rare…thou i would never go for lunch…only happy hour

By: Rudy McBagel

Rudy McBagel — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:57:58 +0000

it was the vinegar that made them for me too.

brit thang.

By: 33n6

33n6 — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:18:16 +0000

mmmm…. i lived in dc for a few years and fell in love with 5 guys. i can’t wait to drown an order of their fresh cut fries in vinegar and ketchup!

By: drod

drod — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 15:34:58 +0000

Been to both the Queens and Hackensack, NJ locations. Tasty burgers and love their fries!! Work right around the corner from this new location. I can feel my gut exapnding! Im sure lines will be crazy…just go early.

And no doubt, the Burger Joint is still better, but who the hell goes there at lunch? I mean who has that much time.

By: Jason

Jason — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 15:27:45 +0000

Tried this during a stopover at a DC airport. I was not impressed at all. It seems like an even pricier Steak and Shake. For me a burger has to be medium rare, something cooked through and through is just awful. The double patty thing makes it somewhat of a good value but I also agree with what Jonathan said regarding their fries.

For me my favorite burger joint in (mid)town is still Zip Burger

By: Jonnathan

Jonnathan — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 15:11:22 +0000

They just opened one of these around the block from me in Jersey this weekend. Been there twice already. I tell you, it’s something about the bun that makes it a really enjoyable burger.

Not a fan of the fries however. Too raw or soggy for my taste. Each batch needs to be fried a couple more times.

By: fedthefish

fedthefish — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 14:57:53 +0000

Johnny Rockets? Who can even go in there with all that stupid musical shit?

By: Moose

Moose — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 13:58:18 +0000

I still think burger joint burgers are the best. hands down.