Comments on: Five Guys is NYC’s Closest Thing to In N Out Burger; Manager Responds to Friday’s Complaints http://midtownlunch.com/2007/11/05/five-guys-is-closest-thing-to-in-n-out-burger-manager-responds-to-fridays-complaints/ Food Adventures for Your Urban Lunch Hour Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:54:24 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Mira http://midtownlunch.com/2007/11/05/five-guys-is-closest-thing-to-in-n-out-burger-manager-responds-to-fridays-complaints/comment-page-2/#comment-226800 Mira Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:50:23 +0000 http://midtownlunch.com/blog/2007/11/05/five-guys-is-closest-thing-to-in-n-out-burger-manager-responds-to-fridays-complaints/#comment-226800 It never ceases to amaze me how people rave about this overrated dump. It's no better than McDonalds: in fact, I'd say it's worse, because the food is about equal, but it's more expensive AND slower. It never ceases to amaze me how people rave about this overrated dump. It’s no better than McDonalds: in fact, I’d say it’s worse, because the food is about equal, but it’s more expensive AND slower.

]]> By: Archi-Kent http://midtownlunch.com/2007/11/05/five-guys-is-closest-thing-to-in-n-out-burger-manager-responds-to-fridays-complaints/comment-page-2/#comment-218684 Archi-Kent Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:53:30 +0000 http://midtownlunch.com/blog/2007/11/05/five-guys-is-closest-thing-to-in-n-out-burger-manager-responds-to-fridays-complaints/#comment-218684 I'm hooked on La Cense truck - usually parked on 47th or 48th between Park & Lex: http://www.lacensebeef.com/truck I’m hooked on La Cense truck – usually parked on 47th or 48th between Park & Lex: http://www.lacensebeef.com/truck

]]> By: Eric http://midtownlunch.com/2007/11/05/five-guys-is-closest-thing-to-in-n-out-burger-manager-responds-to-fridays-complaints/comment-page-2/#comment-208712 Eric Thu, 16 Apr 2009 19:00:36 +0000 http://midtownlunch.com/blog/2007/11/05/five-guys-is-closest-thing-to-in-n-out-burger-manager-responds-to-fridays-complaints/#comment-208712 Good burger - juicy for being cooked through. The fries (standard issue, not the Cajun ones) were underwhelming. Good burger – juicy for being cooked through. The fries (standard issue, not the Cajun ones) were underwhelming.

]]> By: John http://midtownlunch.com/2007/11/05/five-guys-is-closest-thing-to-in-n-out-burger-manager-responds-to-fridays-complaints/comment-page-2/#comment-197402 John Mon, 02 Mar 2009 22:29:10 +0000 http://midtownlunch.com/blog/2007/11/05/five-guys-is-closest-thing-to-in-n-out-burger-manager-responds-to-fridays-complaints/#comment-197402 Mad a 10 block trek in blizzard conditions to try this for the first time. Burger was good. I am a firm believer that rare-medium is reserved for steaks, so i much enjoyed this well done burger. They forgot to put the fries on my order, but ended up giving them to me for free. Fries were a bit limp, but can't really complain about anything free. Mad a 10 block trek in blizzard conditions to try this for the first time. Burger was good. I am a firm believer that rare-medium is reserved for steaks, so i much enjoyed this well done burger. They forgot to put the fries on my order, but ended up giving them to me for free. Fries were a bit limp, but can’t really complain about anything free.

]]> By: Jonathan http://midtownlunch.com/2007/11/05/five-guys-is-closest-thing-to-in-n-out-burger-manager-responds-to-fridays-complaints/comment-page-2/#comment-132680 Jonathan Thu, 07 Aug 2008 18:57:01 +0000 http://midtownlunch.com/blog/2007/11/05/five-guys-is-closest-thing-to-in-n-out-burger-manager-responds-to-fridays-complaints/#comment-132680 I go to the gym at lunch, so I tend to eat later, around 2 or 2:30. Usually by this time the line is only a couple people long, which is great. While not even close to rare, I would definitely say the burgers are juicy and delicious. My only complaint is that calling in an order never seems to speed things up. I call in, show up 10 minutes later, and still end up waiting another 10. I go to the gym at lunch, so I tend to eat later, around 2 or 2:30. Usually by this time the line is only a couple people long, which is great.

While not even close to rare, I would definitely say the burgers are juicy and delicious. My only complaint is that calling in an order never seems to speed things up. I call in, show up 10 minutes later, and still end up waiting another 10.

]]> By: digger http://midtownlunch.com/2007/11/05/five-guys-is-closest-thing-to-in-n-out-burger-manager-responds-to-fridays-complaints/comment-page-2/#comment-127755 digger Wed, 09 Jul 2008 20:58:28 +0000 http://midtownlunch.com/blog/2007/11/05/five-guys-is-closest-thing-to-in-n-out-burger-manager-responds-to-fridays-complaints/#comment-127755 The burger is huge? Have you been out of the country Chris? The burger is huge? Have you been out of the country Chris?

]]> By: Chris http://midtownlunch.com/2007/11/05/five-guys-is-closest-thing-to-in-n-out-burger-manager-responds-to-fridays-complaints/comment-page-1/#comment-127724 Chris Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:07:33 +0000 http://midtownlunch.com/blog/2007/11/05/five-guys-is-closest-thing-to-in-n-out-burger-manager-responds-to-fridays-complaints/#comment-127724 Five Guys was great- I don't understand the complaints. The service was very friendly and the burgers and fries were huge, and much better-tasting than McDonald's, Wendy's and BK. You definitely get it "your way" at Five Guys- tons of options for the burger, and you order what you want, at no additional charge for the toppings. Excellent! Five Guys was great- I don’t understand the complaints. The service was very friendly and the burgers and fries were huge, and much better-tasting than McDonald’s, Wendy’s and BK. You definitely get it “your way” at Five Guys- tons of options for the burger, and you order what you want, at no additional charge for the toppings. Excellent!

]]> By: DubbininBklyn http://midtownlunch.com/2007/11/05/five-guys-is-closest-thing-to-in-n-out-burger-manager-responds-to-fridays-complaints/comment-page-1/#comment-127718 DubbininBklyn Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:32:46 +0000 http://midtownlunch.com/blog/2007/11/05/five-guys-is-closest-thing-to-in-n-out-burger-manager-responds-to-fridays-complaints/#comment-127718 The potatoes and soda are pure profit. How much is the rent there? I imagine 80% lean is pretty cheap as well. Even if it's a custom blend.. The potatoes and soda are pure profit. How much is the rent there? I imagine 80% lean is pretty cheap as well. Even if it’s a custom blend..

]]> By: Bossman http://midtownlunch.com/2007/11/05/five-guys-is-closest-thing-to-in-n-out-burger-manager-responds-to-fridays-complaints/comment-page-1/#comment-127562 Bossman Tue, 08 Jul 2008 17:18:48 +0000 http://midtownlunch.com/blog/2007/11/05/five-guys-is-closest-thing-to-in-n-out-burger-manager-responds-to-fridays-complaints/#comment-127562 They have updated their menu with calorie info: Cheeseburger is 840, small fries is 620 (no mention if it includes the overflow). Prices must've went up, $10.99 sans beverage, I remember in the past coming in at just under $10. For those short on time one can come close to hitting their 2500 DA at one sitting with a bacon cheeseburger (920) and large fries (1464) supplemented with one of those 100 calorie snack bags but you'll have to drink water or diet swill. FWIW - The burgers were burnt beyond recognition with no juiceyness in sight (how they can do this with scores of people waiting is beyond me) but the cajun fries were awesome. In the past I looked past the welldone factor because they were so tasty, hoping this time was a one off. They have updated their menu with calorie info:

Cheeseburger is 840, small fries is 620 (no mention if it includes the overflow). Prices must’ve went up, $10.99 sans beverage, I remember in the past coming in at just under $10.

For those short on time one can come close to hitting their 2500 DA at one sitting with a bacon cheeseburger (920) and large fries (1464) supplemented with one of those 100 calorie snack bags but you’ll have to drink water or diet swill.

FWIW – The burgers were burnt beyond recognition with no juiceyness in sight (how they can do this with scores of people waiting is beyond me) but the cajun fries were awesome. In the past I looked past the welldone factor because they were so tasty, hoping this time was a one off.

]]> By: Midtown Chick http://midtownlunch.com/2007/11/05/five-guys-is-closest-thing-to-in-n-out-burger-manager-responds-to-fridays-complaints/comment-page-1/#comment-109410 Midtown Chick Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:43:41 +0000 http://midtownlunch.com/blog/2007/11/05/five-guys-is-closest-thing-to-in-n-out-burger-manager-responds-to-fridays-complaints/#comment-109410 Love the big ol filthy burgher. Best thing in midtown. Love the big ol filthy burgher. Best thing in midtown.

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