Five Guys Burger and Fries

Visited September 4th, 2010

4833 S Hulen Street
Fort Worth, Texas 7132
817.263.8900
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Just into Fort Worth is the largest of our Burger Saturday contestants (outside of the occasional jaunt into fast food) Five Guys Burger ad Fries. This was a special day for us because it marks the addition of a 3rd person to our crew - our daughter Madeline.

Started in Virginia in 1986, we actually ate in the original store years ago. What we can say is that the food and menu of that early experience were consistent with this one. The decor leaves a little to be desired. It does feel a little hokey with the cheap "aren't we the best" signs all over and the seating arrangements were especially poor. The space is crammed with 2 person tables that can be moved or separated for various size groups. But if you have a wheelchair, stroller or cart, do not even attempt this place. The tables are so close together, a wheelchair could not enter the store. Sad. (see for yourself in this image)

You work your way through the cue and place your order first then find a seat and await your burger served in a brown paper bag and wrapped in aluminum foil.

The burgers were cooked well done and had a great juice factor. Served on a white sesame seed bun that is baked for Five Guys (and not from the same place you get your buns,) there are 2 patties of beef on the basic cheeseburger versus 1. The patties are smaller around compared to the other places on our reviews, but the weight was still 1/2 lb.

A neat part of the order is the garnishes. You can choose from any or all of the following on your burger with no extra cost. There are 15 items on the list including Mayo, Relish, Onions, Lettuce, Pickles,Tomatoes, Grilled Onions, Grilled Mushrooms, Ketchup, Mustard, Jalapeno Peppers, Green Peppers, A-1 Sauce, Bar-B-Q Sauce and Hot Sauce. And for you bacon people, they do have a bacon cheeseburger which is essentially the same as the other add bacon.


The fries were home style in a long thin variety. Cooked in peanut oil (wanted to mention that for those of you with allergies) they have a good flavor. they can be ordered regular or Cajun style. We tried both. While the Cajun style were fun, the flavor was so overwhelming that it actually detracts from the burger, so we would recommend to stay with the regular fries. The fries portion is generous so kudos for that.

Overall, this place had a great tasting burger and good side of fries. But the poor space planning and basic, uninspired bun will keep this place from the Top 10. They will make the Top 10.5 (which does hurt since they are a franchise and not a local!)

Stats:



Locations: 1 (625 in 40 states)


Date Est: 1986


SCORE: (1-5)

Burger: 4 pickles

Sides: 3 pickles (think dessert)

Menu: 3 pickles

Character: 2 pickles

Service: 3 pickles

Price: $8 cheeseburger (with fries)