Five Guys Burgers and Fries

Ever so very ~meh~. First visit to a Five Guys, wished I went to Wendy’s instead. Overpriced and average. Fries were almost burnt. Won’t visit another 5 guys.

I mean it’s five guys so it’s obviously good right? This location is super speedy and has tons of seating — I’ve never had a problem getting a table or waiting too long even when the line is almost out the door. I always get my usual cheeseburger and add all the toppings because I can and its delicious. Plus they have free unlimited peanuts! Also you can flavor the fries which is delicious!

So good. Not good if you are allergic to treenuts. But if you are blissfully able to eat treenuts, you must have these delicious cheese sandwiches. A longtime vegetarian, this is my favorite place to get burgers/​sandwiches with my meat eating friends. Do yourself a favor; spend 6 $ and get yourself a combo delicious peanut infused meal.

Possibly the best burgers in town. Great food, great customer service. A negative is that it’s not the cheapest food place either, but I’ll still take it because of the quality.

The burger quality here is somewhat inconsistent. Sometimes they’re bitter and dry, and sometimes I can’t put em’ down. Nonetheless, I’d say Five Guys makes the best burgers you’ll find in Ithaca. Doesn’t compare to a certain other regional burger chain, but if you need your fix in CNY, there’s no better place.
As for the fries, some people swear by them, but I’m not a fan of their style. If you like softer, oily fries, then these are for you. They taste homemade, I’ll give them that, but in my opinion that isn’t always a good thing.

This is by far my favorite place to get a burger. Consistently friendly service, great food and cleanliness. A person can not ask for much more in a fast food chain. I love that this place is located where it is. It’s not too far away and the environment is welcoming.

Decent burgers for the price and pretty clean for a fast food restaurant. The fries are nothing special.

These are the best burgers in Ithaca, but that’s not exactly a hard to get crown.
Five Guys on Elmira Rd. is pretty much the only major burger-​specialty place in the area that isn’t a fast food joint, so, like many other Ithaca joints, it kinda has a monopoly. All the same, it doesn’t really abuse it — it’s just as good as any Five Guys in any other area, meaning you’re guaranteed a pretty darn good burger, a whole huge helping of fries, and a decently clean restaurant.
If you want a good burger and don’t want to slum it in a restaurant that doesn’t do burgers regularly or that does them in a fancy manner (see: Stella’s), this is your place.

I lived in NYC for many years and was a regular at Shake Shack; I’ve also recently experienced Byron in the UK. Five Guys falls somewhere in between them — which is to say, it’s probably the best burger chain in the US right now, and among the top in the world. Sure, there are independent restaurants where you can get a better burger, but (in Ithaca, at least) not as fast food, unless you order take out. That said, it’s unfortunate this location is located out in the suburban sticks beyond Wegmans and not in a space accessible via public transit or foot; I’m sure they’d get a lot more business from college kids with cash to burn if it were in downtown Ithaca or Collegetown, within walking distance of Cornell.

It’s not the most mind-​blowing hamburger ever to exist in the universe, but when you take what you get at Five Guys in a nice little package (the food, the service, and clean establishment) and consider the price for which you’re getting it, I’d call this a 5-​star experience all day long.
Once you order from the almost-​overwhelming list of toppings, and remember not to over-​order the fries (they give you huge quantities of fries), sit back and enjoy a fresh burger that’s among the best you can find in Ithaca at any price. I don’t have any complaints about the food, other than that sometimes the cheese isn’t melted on the burger… they just need to put it on the patty a little bit earlier in the process. At least you know your burger isn’t going through an automated conveyor like at McDonald’s.
The staff is always courteous and friendly… I don’t see why it matters that they are younger and part-​time, as another reviewer pointed out. I don’t know a lot of people whose career goal is working full-​time at Five Guys. They are nice, and committed to customer service – that’s all that matters.

So just an update on the franchise as a whole… I went to Five Guys at LaGuardia airport last week and thought «it’ll be good but probably not as good and the prices will be higher most likely»…First off, they weren’t higher and secondly it was just as good as every other five guys which let me tell you, surprised the heck out of me! They continue to be the best anywhere I go and it just reaffirms my position that Five Guys is one of the BEST places to get a burger. Keep on keeping on Five Guys cause you rule!

Some of the best burgers in ithaca. What can I say? Its a 5 Guys, its a franchise and its standardized as to what they serve and how things will taste. Health is not a factor in this review, obviously.

The only «fast» place I’ll order a burger aside from In-​n-​Out. Delicious quality every time. Well done and juicy just like the sign says. Very enjoyable. I always order a little cheeseburger and share a regular fry, no soda. The peanuts are super, especially when the line is long. Definitely kid friendly too.

Very good food! Exceptional service!!! This is the 3^rd Five Guys we have been to in 3 different states and they have all seemed to be very consistent. If your looking for a change and for a quick burger, this would be a good choice. Sometimes the music is a bit too loud for my liking, but if you just ask, they will turn it down a bit to make it more enjoyable.

So overrated. All the hype, to which the place doesn’t really live up to.
First of all … what kind of burger place serve their customer their burgers with SOGGYbuns? Opening the wrapper within 5 min of leaving the shop, we came across with quite mediocre, SOGGY, and all-​around disappointing burgers — I didn’t really think there was anything outstanding about it. OK yes, it’s maybe just *slightly* better than McDonald’s but wow — the difference is really paper-​thin.
(My son, reading this review, exclaimed «What? I think McDonald’s better!» He couldn’t finish the burger. This is a tell-​tale sign of failure. But I give it that FG is ever so slightly healthier than McDonald).
I also should mention that, whoever packed our bag, put the fries in a cup UPSIDE DOWN — well, thank you. A nice touch.
I think Glenwood Pines Restaurant by Taughannock Falls serves a burger x15 times better than this one — and the price is not all that different, as I remember.
And potatoes from Idaho? C’mon — that sounds so fresh, local and sustainable — that this sound enticing to most people with poisoned mind, is the problem of the world today we need to all think about.
The cashier and the guy who handed me the burger were young part-​timers — just like McDonald’s. I find them sort of rude, especially the guy, when he refused to take my receipt since I didn’t need it any more. I also wonder if the same guy put our fries UPSIDE DOWN.
Thumbs down all the way.

Greasy goodness tossed with all the ingredients you love onto a great thick wheat bun. Wow, I am from Cali so I wasn’t phased by all of the hype (there’s now a 5 Guys where I live too, woohoo).
I am so impressed, the quality of the burger and fries is definitely in its own category, only eclipsed by Inn-​N-​Out. Although a lot of people will argue they’re too different to truly compare, I think 5 Guys just doesn’t have that specialness of Inn-​N-​Out and their animal style-​ness.
I had 2 burgers in one sitting :) I WAS FAMISHED. For something pretty special, try bbq sauce + hot sauce, it tasted great. Also, they give you huge servings of fries. Get the cajun fries and stick those bad boys in some ketchup and vinegar (I know, weird right? It tastes great though).
5 Guys is a cult favorite that you have to experience in Ithaca. For a nice greasy experience, go here. Just make sure you head to the gym afterwards.

This is like any other Five Guys restaurant: fresh burgers, insane amount of fries, and peanuts everywhere. If you like the kind of burger they make then you’ll like this place.
There are a few things different form this one than the one I went to in NYC. The staff seem to do a better job at keeping the place clean; a staff member is out frequently wiping tables, returning the condiments back to the serving table, and picking up trash.
Another thing is that you can request that you don’t get a topper of fries. It cuts back the amount so instead of 3 meals worth you only get 1.5, which for one person cuts down on the amount of food you have to save or throw out when you’re done eating.
The last thing I want to mention is that there are no trays at the Ithaca store; everything ends up in a bag. I really like that because it makes it easy to get the malt vinegar distributed on the fries.
A decent place to eat. Nothing really notable, but nothing bad either.

I don’t think I’ll ever go anywhere else for a quick burger … I’ll even dare to say that it’s better than Shake Shack in NYC [to the potential horror of all the students in Ithaca that are from the city]! Mainly because less than $ 10 will get you plenty of food for one person w/​tons of delicious fries left over. =)
I was so excited to try Five Guys for the very first time — right here in Ithaca, on their opening day! I heard some mixed reviews from friends about this place in different cities, but I was quite impressed with the quality of their burgers & fresh-​cut fries! For the cost ($ 8 – 10 for a HUGE one-​person meal), I think it’s a really good deal: you get to choose whatever toppings/​condiments you want (and as many as you want) on your burger, from jalapeños to grilled mushrooms. Plus a regular sized fry could very well feed 2 – 3 people … especially when you have a giant burger to finish! The Cajun fries had a kick, but were even good as leftovers for the next week! A regular burger comes with 2 patties, but I thought the mini (one patty) with all the fixings + sharing fries with my other two friends, and a drink, was more than enough for a meal.
I’ll be back there soon, since all my friends keep wanting to go!

The only problem I had was the line — but I went at 11am on opening day so I take it as a point for, rather than a point against the place! I’m sure the kitchen staff will get the routine down as they get more than, say, 10 minutes of practice.
The burgers were fantastic — I mean, «Fourth of July BBQ, dad cooking on the grill» kind of good! The real, unfrozen beef patties make a world of difference. The toppings were free, I went with the onions and mushrooms which was awesome.
Here’s a hint — order the regular-​size fries. They end up throwing a couple handfuls into the bag anyway, so, even though they’re probably the best, freshly cut, peanut-​oil-​fried fries you’ve ever tasted, you’ll be stuffed, sharing a regular size order with a friend!

I was lucky enough to have a friend invite me to the Five Guys «Friends & Family» training night, right before Five Guys opened in Ithaca, and they’re off to a fantastic start!
Five Guys focuses on just hamburgers, hot dogs, and french fries, and they pride themselves on quality and fresh ingredients. There’s even a sign to tell you where today’s potatoes came from. (Tonight’s were from Sugar City, Idaho.)
The burgers are all in the $ 3 – 6 range, a large fries will easily feed three, and it’ll be easy to feed the family for $ 5 – 8 per person. For a meal at fast-​food prices, this is outstanding. The burger’s top-​notch, and the hand-​cut fries are hot and crisp. (The Cajun ones have a real kick, too.)
I’ve written more at 14 850 Dining, and definitely encourage everyone to visit Five Guys.