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Five Guys Burger and Fries
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch
- Alcohol:
- No
- Drive-Thru:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
60 reviews for Five Guys Burger and Fries
Review Highlights
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"2) Toppings are unlimited and free." In 21 reviews -
"...go ' all the way' and do not miss out on the cajun fries." In 13 reviews -
"I liked the grilled mushrooms as it had a sweet yet smokey..." In 3 reviews
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60 reviews in English
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Review from Sabahat N.
Calgary, AB
5/16/2012 2 Check-ins Here
LOVE it!
As far as fast-food goes, this is tops! The burgers are amazing, big, juicy and SO FLAVOURFUL!
I am not even a huge fan of burgers but once in a while you just get a craving, y'know what I mean right? And Five Guys satisfies! It's not gourmet by any means, but gosh darn it's delicious!
The decor is cute, diner-style, the service is super quick, all the toppings are FREE, and believe it or not, its the place to see and be seen. Yup, the Major and I rubbed shoulders and exchanged unspoken nods at this location, cuz ya know, you gotta give props to a fellow citizen with good taste when you see one! -
Review from Mia T.
2/15/2012
Five guys is a typical fast food in the sense of decor, very simple ( can get messy when its busy, they have peanuts they offer for free and the shells get tossed everywhere) Customer service...well its a bunch of the same young kids found anywhere..friendly enough, but dont care to engage you in conversation..but I didnt care about doing that either when I was 16.
The servings are HUGE. They dont skimp on any of the toppings or the portions size of fries, and I find the quality of burger a lot better than your regular fast food joints. The baby burger is the only size I get. It looks like a bomb exploded in its wrapper. It makes it difficult to manuever, but I can look past this.
All over a great place for a greasy, filling fix of beef.
They also offer grill cheese sandwiches and a kids menu too! -
Review from Cory R.
Calgary, AB
Updated - 1/12/2012
UPDATE:
Burgers and Fries here are still dominant.
Quick comment on last visit to Deerfoot Meadows location:
Went in at 9:02PM, and they close at 10pm. With no "adult" supervising the dozen 15 - 19 year old staff members, cleanup head home mode started early.
At 9:10PM the mopping, scrubbing, and sweeping was in full force. The cleaning fluids created a near noxious level of toxic indoor air pollution that went well with the burgers and fries har har har! One of the kids was banging around the chairs with so much enthusiasm he deserved a raise! Also, the classic rock background music got cranked to the level of a bar to motivate the cleanup and closing efforts.
I dont blame these kids for wanting to go home. Its the management's fault for not implementing some helpful policies. For example, they could simply have a rule where the last order will be taken at 9:45 and its take out only or something.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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11/5/2011
This place dominates when it comes to burgers. Fresh, about a dozen free toppings and too many fresh… Read more »
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Review from Laurel P.
1/10/2012 1 Check-in Here
I've got to say: I was underwhelmed by my last visit to Five Guys. Granted, I was there just before New Years when the whole Deerfoot Meadows area is still packed with "Boxing Week" shoppers. However, it wasn't the busyness that bothered me; it was the lack of cleanliness. I know you're busy but how hard would it be to go around wiping down the tables once in awhile? How about sweeping? Dirty restaurants like this gross me out and don't exactly invite a return visit.
That being said, the food was as good as other reviews on here rave. Tip to my fellow vegetarians: skip the veggie sandwich and opt for the grilled cheese with all the fixings. It's much more satisfying.
If I'm hungry and in the area again I would probably stop by and give the restaurant a second chance thanks to the quality of the food. I'm giving them the benefit of the doubt for now that the messiness was due to the time of year and is not standard practice. I hope I'm not wrong. -
Review from James H.
12/30/2011
Ah, 5 Guys - where have you been all my life. I have never paid so much for a burger/fry/drink combo and come away feeling it was worth it. The amount of food you get is ridiculous, the regular fries alone fills nearly 2/3s of a dinner plate.
Add to that the fact the the burgers are juicy, flavourful and allow you to design your own toppings.
Other fast food chains really need to watch out. I have tried them all, even lesser know ones like Fat Burger and In & Out and 5 Guys beats them hands down.
Best chain burger & fries I have found. -
Review from Kyle S.
1/5/2012
I'll keep this one brief.
Fantastic Burgers, love the customization options. Extremely generous amount of fries given out.
Just try and avoid the rush hour... otherwise it's a long long wait. (At least you get free peanuts and the soda is bottomless!) -
Review from Cornelius V.
Calgary, AB
11/18/2011 1 Check-in Here
HEYYYYY! It's about time we get a proper burger joint in this city! When your own city lacks the creativity and inspiration to have more than two properly run burger joints, seeing a 5 guys really makes me optimistic: maybe someone could open a place that could compete with that. Ah, nevermind, they'll open some loungeburger bullshit, cause you can make more money in the short term off shitty $20 burgers than really good $6 burgers.
The place, however, is unlike their well run outlets in DC. Where in the US the long lineups move quick, up here they are tedious. During the lunch rush, they were running 1 till. Then they clued in that they should maybe open more. So they stretched their resources thin and opened one additional till. There were also two clerks at every till. So a lineup 30 people deep took about 20 minutes for them to process. Annnnnd, the pricing. $7.50 for a bacon cheese. Ughhh. But, this is west Scandinavia, afterall.
Great food, but this place needs to be run better. -
Review from Thomas M.
1/26/2012
I've been to this location a few times. The food is what it is - really great fast food burgers and fries. Far better than any other fast food chain at a similar price point. I usually get the bacon cheeseburger "all the way" with jalapenos - mmm!!! My only complaint is that there are sometimes VERY long wait times at this location. I think I waited for 20 minutes one time.
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Review from Dana W.
Calgary, AB
11/22/2011 1 Check-in Here
This is definitely not diet food or fine dining. But it is delicious. The decor is pretty sparse and the tables are set up so they can be moved around to accomodate groups of different sizes. We've been there a number of times where the line up is long and the tables are full, but it's a place where people tend to enjoy their food and leave rather than linger so it usually doesn't take long to get a table.
There are highchairs near the door on the opposite side of the line-up which can be hard to find if you don't know they are there. They also have some little pieces of paper and crayons hung on the wall nearby.
One of the things I found surprising, is that they don't really have a kids menu. The "small burger" is just a regular burger with 1 patty instead of two. I highly recommend giving that option a try unless you have a really big appetite. I love the cajun fries, but they are a bit spicy - my son didn't like them at all. They fill up your cup of fries and then dump another scoop in your bag so you get way more than you'd think. Most people take the burgers out of their bag and then rip the top half of the bag off to eat the fries. -
Review from Kimberley H.
Calgary, AB
10/21/2011
very yummy-somewhat overpriced, you bottleneck waiting for your food,
The fries were out-f-this-world good!
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Review from Joanna C.
Calgary, AB
1/26/2012
The burgers and fries are fresh and delicious. And they provide as many napkins as you want (and they are actually good quality napkins) - very important since the burgers get pretty messy! My only minor complaint is that the single-patty "small" burger is not listed on the menu. I accidentally ordered a regular burger that came with two patties because I forgot about this, and could only finish half.
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Review from Nick S.
6/23/2011 1 Check-in Here
There are lots of positive reviews for 5 Guys -- not just on Yelp, but around the continent, and from any number of media sources. The company seems to be universally regarded as one of the finest "burger chains" around. That being said, writing another review seems kind of redundant at some point.
However, my experience didn't necessarily align with much of what I have read and heard, so I'll throw my 2 cents in:
The Calgary location has been open for a while, but for some inexplicable reason, I - a burger lover - had yet to pay it a visit. This was partially due to where it is found. i.e. it takes a fair bit of motivation to slow me down on Deerfoot, and then intentionally steer into the overly congested location where 5 Guys sits.
That stubbornness came to an end this past week, when I found myself free over lunch on a weekday, craving a burger, and knowing 5 Guys wouldn't be too busy at 11:30.
A few thoughts . . .
First, I don't really care about the interior space of a burger joint too much, other than it better be clean (which this one was). It's all about the food to me.
However, the boxes of potatoes stacked on the floor, ready to be fresh cut, as well as the bottles of malt and white vinegar ready to pour, were raising my fries-expectations immediately. It didn't help that not long ago I had seen a franchise special on NBC focused on the 5 Guys potato supply chain, which truly emphasized quality and consistency.
So fries on this order were a given (regular salted, NOT Cajun). For the meat? I went for the bacon/cheeseburger , with all available free standard options, minus the onions.
Now, some previous reviews warned the burgers can be a colossal mess, so to avoid wearing mine back to the office, I kept it partially wrapped as I ate it. It remained relatively contained throughout, and no condiments disaster ensued.
Both the burger and fry order size were hefty, and by the time I had downed all of it, they satisfied one of my key criteria: when the meal is done, I still don't want to be hungry. 5 Guys definitely made sure of that.
The Breakdown?
The order lost points with me right off the bat, because the fries were a little soggy and undercooked. This was actually a big surprise, given what I had been led to believe on the potato / fry supply chain, and care that apparently went into the final product.
Seriously, if potatoes are consistently cut, then cook time is pretty much the only variable left to control. With a timer, how hard can that be? They should have been pretty much perfect.
Second: the burger was a little bit .... bland. I went for everything minus the onions, but have to say a similar burger from even Wendy's is more flavorful. It wasn't bad by any means, but probably just lacking some seasoning within that much meat. Next time I'd look at some of the flavor packing options, like peppers.
Finally, I believe I dropped about $15 for the burger / fries / bottle of water. So while some may marvel at the quantity of food, you ARE paying for it.
Would I repeat? Yeah, if I was really hungry, in the area, and it wasn't primetime. I wouldn't go out of my way and then wait in a long lineup, put it that way.
It was ok, but given the hype, I expected more. It certainly didn't surpass my favorite burger shop in town. -
Review from Emma G.
6/13/2011
I had no idea that Five Guys was in Calgary until, driving around Deerfoot Meadows one day, I saw it and got all excited and convinced Kaeleigh that we HAD. TO. GO. I had heard of them on TV as being super amazing delicious burgers, and since I believe everything I hear on TV, I knew I had to try them.
This place is PACKED. We were there pretty late for dinner (around 7pm) and it was still hoppin'. Thankfully we managed to grab a table quite quickly, but it would annoy me if I couldn't. Still, considering how busy it was, the service was pretty quick.
The guy behind the counter was really friendly and seemed to be having fun...definitely not something you normally see at your typical burger joint! He explained the sizes and whatnot to us, and helped us pick out what we wanted. It was like $15 for two burgers and fries...a sweet deal considering you'd pay that much for one burger at most pubs.
I got a lot of stuff on my burger, including jalapenos...this was awesome until I bit into a SUPER spicy one (somehow spicier than any I'd had before). After that my mouth was on fire and I couldn't eat anything else without wanting to die.
I think overall I prefer Fatburger, which is great because there is one right there. (I wonder how mad Fatburger was when Five Guys opened?) These burgers were definitely good, and I enjoyed them and would go back at some point, but it wasn't like, a life-changingly good burger. Fatburger has cuter decor and delicious milkshakes, so I think I'll stick with them. -
Review from Don B.
Updated - 12/17/2011
This is a review for the new Five Guys on McLeod trail. Same great burgers and fries as the other location, except not quite as busy, so you can avoid the long lines. If you want a real feedbag of a meal, order up a cheese burger with a hot dog as another layer of meat with your all of your favorite toppings. This is mighty tasty and not for the feint at heart! I also ask for my fries to be well done!
3 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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7/3/2011
As a Five Guys fan, I want everyone to know that if you like your fries crispy you can get them that… Read more »
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Review from Carrie P.
9/9/2011 4 Check-ins Here
Truth be told -- I am not a huge burger fan. Usually when I go out for something to eat and I am craving a "burger like" item, I usually go for a chicken burger. That's my "normal".
However, when my mom was visiting me this summer, I took her to Five Guys Burger and Fries, because SHE loves burgers, and I have read good things about this place from burger lovers.
What shocked me was the lineup! In my mind, that is a good sign. :) I figured that if their burgers warranted this kind of popularity, I was not going to be left out. So I tried their burger with everything on it, and I have to say.... wow! I see why people eat these things!
First off, I was impressed the thing was cooked. I know that's a strange thing to say, but one of my biggest issues with buying hamburgers, is simply because I'm looking for it, I often find them pink and not quite cooked. Five Guys Burgers, thanks for getting the basics right! Cooked food - check!
This burger was simply the yummiest, messiest thing I have eaten in ages. With "the works" on it, it was a slippery, slide-y, dribble-y, delicious mess. Even though I had one burger, I looked like I was double fisting, because I had the burger in one hand, and a few stray mushrooms or other random topping in the other, that launched out the back whenever i took a bite. My ego got the better of me eventually and I let the toppings drop back onto the foil, and then simply picked up a fork. Thank heavens nobody had a video camera on me. This is not how I usually eat in public, or private for that matter.
The burger was cooked, but not dry. Toppings were fresh and good. The staff were friendly and high energy, and the appetizers (peanuts in shells, that you can crack and eat while waiting in line) was a fun surprise.
I will definately go back! -
Review from Geoff B.
Strathmore, AB
9/16/2011 1 Check-in Here
I first tried Five Guys at their Airdrie location, and it was excellent. The south location was just as good. Delicious food, huge portions, and a list of toppings that lets you make the burger *you* want (like Harvey's, but good).
It has "Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives" appeal, and although they might scare you when they yell out an order, you'll soon be drawn into the appeal.
Definitely worth stopping by.Listed in: Calgary and area
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Review from Wendy P.
3/18/2011 1 Check-in Here
5 Guys has been on my list to check out for my next visit down to Deerfoot Meadows. That visit was today, and I held true to my word.
I stopped in around 2 pm, I didn't expect it to be busy at all. And while it wasn't packed, there was still a steady stream of people coming through the door.
My first impression? Well, I wasn't really sure what to think. The line was bordered by sack upon sack of potatoes. Odd. The open grill and kitchen was busy and noisy, complete with one of the employees singing along to the Bon Jovi song that was playing at the top of her lungs. Claims to fame of burger awards and compliments adorned the walls. My visit was starting out at about a 3 star.
I knew better than to order a regular burger. Instead, I went for a Little Cheeseburger with "everything". That meant mayo, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, grilled onions, grilled mushrooms, ketchup and mustard. The burger was priced right around $5. But with fries and a drink, my total was just over $11.
It was a good 10 minute wait for my order to be ready. I can see where visiting this spot on a weekend or over a peak lunch or dinner hour might be something you want to avoid. I took my burger to go and brought it home, still well and ready to have this be a 3 star review.
The burger and the fries changed my mind. That burger was fresh and piled up with some pretty tasty toppings. I did my best to savour the burger, but I'm afraid it was only a slight pace off of inhaling my food. And the fries... they sure know how to cook 'em. They reminded me of a spot back home in Millet called the Burger Barn. The fries there were always hand cut and homemade.
While I will stick to avoiding 5 guys at the busiest of times, I do believe I'll be looking for an excuse to head down for another little burger. -
Review from Dan D.
4/8/2011
I like Five Guys.
It's not my favourite burger joint by any stretch of the imagination, but I do get a craving every now and then, and it does satisfy.
I got a secret for you though...
You see that "grilled cheese" on the menu?
Did you know for $2.00 you can add a PATTY on that grilled cheese?
It's true.
And I got another secret for you ...
A "grilled cheese" at Five Guys is an inside-out hamburger bun with two pieces of cheese.
So when you turn a "grilled cheese" into a "grilled cheeseBURGER" you are actually saving $0.79 AND getting an extra piece of cheese.
Try it. You won't regret it.
Just like with a regular old burger, you are also able to get unlimited toppings.
One more tip: the barbeque sauce is good, but if you order any sauce, order extra. In my opinion, they kinda go easy on the sauce, so ask 'em to sauce it up.
It'll be a better burger. A better "saucy" burger.
This goes for ketchup too. -
Review from Jenny W.
Calgary, AB
1/13/2012
So yummy, in and out...SO MUCH BETTER than Fatburger across the way, went back there to see if it was as good as I thought it was before Five Guys opened...no comparison, Five guys is tops.
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Review from Gabe A.
3/21/2011
What better way to celebrate a big new purchase than by hitting a hugely hyped burger joint to get doused in grease and condiments? Kat and I have been planning to visit Five Guys for quite some time, and we were not overly disappointed.
Pros: the burger and fries. When we were about to order the large fries to share, the cashier informed us that a large usually feeds about 3-4 people, so we downgraded to the regular, which was good for two. She was right. The container was packed full, and there was about another half container's worth of fries strewn in the greasy bag. Kat stuck to her regular regiment of onions, tomatoes and relish on a single cheeseburger, while I got sauteed mushrooms and onions, ketchup, mustard and pickles on my single cheese. The burgers were heavy, messy and delicious. The handcut fries were also excellent, two steps above New York Fries. Although they aren't the best burgers in the city, they would be in the top ten for sure.
Cons: the interior decor and service. It is a wide open, concrete area (with an ugly ceiling), with giant boxes of "fries" lying around, and quotes everywhere. The radio was a notch above normal levels, and the sound bounced around a lot. Coupled with the obnoxiously loud burger prep people either singing along or yelling at each other, it was cacophonous enough to prompt Kat to question my hearing. Some of the workers didn't seem very impressed with their situation, cleaning tables at a Five Guys.
In-between: the prep time. This is not a McDonald's operation with the imperative on speed. They take their time to cook the orders as they are placed - as to whether the hamburger patties are fresh or frozen, that is inconclusive. The end result is tasty.
Overall I feel that Five Guys merits the four stars for the food alone. If we were to visit again, I would prefer to get the burgers to go and enjoy them in a quiet location. -
Review from Chris P.
Have you been to 5 guys before? No? Well you're probably going to need 5 guys with you to eat all the food you're about to order that you think you can eat yourself.
Sure you walk up to the register and place your order for a cheeseburger, fries and a coke. What would be any different than any other fast food place? Yeah the prices are a little higher but it's because of the better ingredients they put in right? Sure.
Whether you are eating in or getting your meal to go you are going to get it in a paper bag. This is so that they can bag your order and then dump a crap load of fries on top. That large fry you just ordered because you were a little extra hungry just turned into an extra medium fry.
If you're the average person you're going to want to order a little burger. It's too bad they don't offer a small fry because the regular fry is too much for one person to eat on their own. The toppings here are great and they have a lot of choice.
Expect to wait a little while for your meal. They're busy and it's going to take some time. -
Review from Spencer B.
Calgary, AB
11/20/2010 ROTD 12/26/2010
After all the hype surrounding 5 Guys, I had to try the Calgary location, even if it meant going to Deerfoot Meadows on the weekend.
A few quick pointers about 5 Guys:
1) All burgers are a double patty unless it's a "little burger".
2) Toppings are unlimited and free.
3) Fries are fried in peanut oil.
4) Free refills on all pop.
The place was busy with a line-up running to the door and a few open tables available when we arrived at 4pm.
After shuffling to the front of the line I made my order, cheeseburger, veggie & cheese sandwich, regular Cajun fries and two pops, for $17.50.
You are given your cups for your drinks and then your number for your order.
Like most things new to Calgary, it's fair to say a large share of the suburban shopping crowd didn't get that your number will be called out later.
Luckily, the caller was a loud, boisterous dude who had no patience for customer's ignorance.
"NUMBER 17!" "NUMBER ONE SEVEN!" "SEVAN-TEEEEEEEN! YOUR ORDER IS UP!!!!"
It was almost worth going here alone to watch people who had held up the line for close to 5 minutes, and prevented other people from receiving their order, sheepishly walk up and take responsibility for their burgers and fries.
Promptly grabbing my brown bag from the counter, when I went to get the burgers I realized they'd topped off the *entire* bag with fries. Not bad for a "regular".
My burger was covered in toppings aplenty, ditto the condiments. This is not clean or subtle food, and quite frankly, you need to keep the wrapper around half of your meal to keep from wearing it.
Taste-wise, it was comparable to a Whopper meets Fatburger. Or, how Peter's Drive In burgers *used* to taste.
The veggie and cheese sandwich was less of a hit, because it's simply a bun with veggies and cheese in it. No veggie patty. So ... for those who don't eat beef, your options are extremely limited.
The Cajun fries were coated in the dark red spices and had a nice, slow, smoky bite to them. We finished the order and thanks to the rest in the bag, had enough to take home.
While I wouldn't say 5 Guys is the best burger I've ever had, it's pretty good. If you're visiting the cultural metropolis that is Deerfoot Meadows, it's much cheaper than neighbouring Fatburger, and open longer, from 11am-10pm every day. -
Review from Ali Z.
1/1/2011 1 Check-in Here
After having a friend describe Five Guys as "a burger place for guys like us" I decided to make the trek down and taste Calgary's hottest new burger.
It's a wide open space, filled with wooden furniture and plenty of windows to let in the sunshine. The menu is deceptively simple, I looked for a double burger couldn't find one & figured I'd grab two cheeseburgers instead [Rookie Mistake #1]. The burgers are double patties standard unless you order the junior size. I thought I was hungry so I ordered the large fries [Rookie Mistake #2], there are football players who would be challenged to eat an order of fries from Five Guys, let alone the extra 'blast' of fries they topped the bag with. Standing in line staring up at the board I couldn't figure out what toppings to order so I went with 'everything' [Rookie Mistake #3], kids, pay attention to the toppings because there are some non-standard burgers fixings included and taking your first bite as half the burger slides out the back of your hands isn't so fun.
The fries were good, tasty & well salted, but the burger didn't live up to expectations. The patty seemed small for the size of the bun and lacked taste, I give credit to the sheer volume of toppings however they overwhelmed whatever taste the patty had. Even if the food wasn't stellar I enjoyed listening / watching the kitchen staff as they prepped the burgers and shouted out orders, a bit of show while waiting.
Can't say Five Guys will be my default burger place going forward but I would recommend it to anyone willing to try something new. -
Review from Steven E.
Calgary, AB
2/11/2011
Now I understand why Obama goes to Five Guys. The burgers are presidential! Loaded with toppings, the burgers are massive, juicy, and delicious.
They joint includes a very American feeling, the only thing missing is the option to order your burger done medium.
I'll be back. ;) -
Review from Maria H.
Calgary, AB
12/6/2010 1 Check-in Here
They are really good, but you have to take burger out of wrap right after you get it so bun does get soggy. It would be nice if they toasted or grilled buns.
Place was always full and the staff always busy but organized in their stations.
Fries are great too! Oh, funny thing is, you have a choice of regular or large drink... AND free refills :P why go big if you have refills -
Review from Kaeleigh E.
Calgary, AB
12/8/2010
I have to say this isn't the best burger I've ever had or really a contender. BUT I did enjoy my experience at Five Guys.
The restaurant is BUSY like; crazy, loud, bustling, fight to get a table BUSY. Granted I was there at dinner-ish time (7:00PM) but it was intense in there. It wasn't necessarily a bad thing, you just have to be in the mood for it. I found it kind of charming and fun, but if I just wanted my food and to get out I might not feel the same.
For 2 single patty burgers and cajun fries for two of us we paid about $15. Roughly $7.50 per person. This considered I have to say you definitely get a great bang for your buck. The burgers are big, even the single patty guys (especially if you load them up like I do). The fries are enough for two people the say, but I would say they could comfortably feed 3 for sure. We had leftovers.
My burger was a cheese burger and you can pile on the toppings for no extra cost. It was tasty for sure, it just tasted like a restaurant burger really, nothing to write home about. BUT when I figured that in a restaurant I would have paid $12-$14 for what I got for $7.50 I started to think "Hey, that's definitely something to write home about!" I also was very fond of the canjun fries. YUM!! So good I'm glad I had leftovers.
Overall I'd say yes for sure I'd recommend this place for a good burger, great fries, at a price that really is affordable. Instead of a big mac when in Deerfoot Meadows go for a 5 Guys + Fries! -
Review from Scott H.
Calgary, AB
1/14/2011 1 Check-in Here
I'll keep this short and sweet.
Almost intimidating for a first time visit, but worth it.
Here are a couple of tips so you don't look like a "rookie"
-Pop refills are free
-Any burger on the menu is a double patty
-A "Junior" burger, if requested, is only a single patty
-I hope you like lots of fries
-Make sure you know what you want BEFORE you get up to the counter to order so you don't hold up the line
-When they give you your receipt, there is a bold number on there. This is your order number. Make sure to pay attention to the guy yelling out the numbers for your order number.
-Burgers are very messy, especially if you ask for it "loaded" or "all the way"
Just a really interesting place to grab a bite to eat. Don't let the long lines turn you away. 25-30 people in line will only take about 7-15 min depending on orders... (Most people spend a longer time in Tim Horton's Drive thru, even though there is nobody waiting in line inside the store...)
**Just a side note: If you eat here, and by some miracle are still hungry afterwards, try eating a D.F.T.R. burger from Boogies Burgers. -
Review from Byron S.
Calgary, AB
1/18/2011
I had originally had this in the States. I was ecstatic to find out that it had come into Canada.
The burgers are fresh and made to order, non of that hot-tray crap. They give you a generous portion and is a fair price. The prices are much more affordable than Fat Burger - and I'd say even better.
Love this place and go when I can.
One note though... GO HUNGRY!! -
Review from Shannon H.
Calgary, AB
12/29/2010
Hate to say this about a US chain, but 5 guys has the best burger in Cowtown. Burgers are a little messy when you have them 'all the way' like I did so it may not be the best place for a first date, but the ingredients are fresh, the all-beef patties are cooked to perfection and delicious, and the fries taste like they should in a perfect world.
Word of warning - I'm a big guy and I love food, and I order the 'little' burger. When you look at their menu (which basically has 4 items on it) it may look expensive, but trust me you get more than what you pay for. -
Review from Cory C.
Calgary, AB
1/26/2011
After trying 5 guys in Medicine Hat in early 2010, I've been dying for it to come to #yyc. Of course when it finally showed up I was on my diet. Well now that my diet and I aren't on speaking terms, I thought it was time to get my burger on.
First things first - be prepared to wait. This place is uber popular and if you wait less than 15 minutes, consider yourself lucky. No matter how good the food is, I have issues with paying over $13 for a burger meal. After saying that, the burgers and fries are damn tasty. You can choose any toppings you want (and they have tons available) and the size of the fries is ridiculously huge. Throw in non-stop fountain drinks and it is something to be tried for all. If I were to recommend one thing regarding the burgers, don't go crazy with the toppings. The burgers get messy fast but with the size I guess thats to be expected. -
Review from Merry K.
12/18/2010
I finally made it to 5 Guys today. At 2:45 pm on a Saturday it was PACKED. Thankfully it didn't take long to get a table. The ordering process was quick and easy. We got our number and sat down to wait. Lots of people stood at the counter to wait but it's much easier to sit and wait.
As for the food. The burgers were fresh and tasty. I had a bacon cheese small burger (which was huge), my husband had a bacon burger and my son had a grill cheese. We shared a small order of fries. All the food was good and the fries were fresh cut and tasty. The cheese on the burgers and the grill cheese is definitely processed. I don't mind that but some do.
Overall I was happy with the food but I didn't find it that much better than Fatburger. The fact that Fatburger has onion rings means that we will most likely go there in the future instead of 5 Guys. -
Review from Andrew W.
Calgary, AB
1/17/2011
Tasty Burgers and fries, free peanuts were great, huge portions, a long line that went very very quickly....
But....
Restaurant is chaotic and was packed on Sunday noontime, Burger was an absolute mess, fell apart and showed a total lack of care or interest in the creation of it. Also disappointingly expensive for the experience.
Fun, lots of food and pretty tasty, but more dollars than I expected, and burger became more of a soggy salad than a burger. -
Review from Francois C.
Calgary, AB
1/1/2011
The burgers were pretty good - but don't get the "double with everything" as it's a little on the messy side, at least for your first time. It was a big mess. Fries are a pleasant surprise too.
However, the restaurant itself is disgusting and dirty, and lacks completely in atmosphere. Bathrooms were putrid and appeared not to have been cleaned in several days. The crowd was also a little scruffy. Although I was there with my young family (kids are 3, 6 and 8), there was a table of construction guys swearing their heads off right next to us, but the table next to us was no better, with a family of obese people swearing openly in front of their small children. This is not a classy place, for sure.
So, I would recommend Five Guys, but only for take-out until they clean up their act substantially. -
Review from Agnes C.
My first experience with Five Guys Burgers was in the states. And I thought, holy molly their burger is heavy (as in weight)!
Hahaha since it was my first time, I didn't know any better and I ordered a regular cheeseburger with "all the way" (So they have options for your toppings - "All the Way" which is all the toppings they listed or you can "pick and choose". And of course to top it all, all the toppings are FREE, no extra cost whatsoever), regular fries and one drink. As you wait for your order, you can enjoy the free peanuts they provided in the restaurant. It's pretty good since it does help to pass time, not that the wait for your order was long. It just gives you and your friends something to do.
Anyway, when I got my order I thought to myself "what the heck did I order? It's so damn heavy...it's like a 3 pounders!!". There were tons of fries and the burger is huge. It was a little taste of heaven. The patty is juicy with overloaded toppings. As far as I know, this is the best burger I have ever had! I enjoyed every single bite of the burger. It was sooooo delicious.
Yup when I found out there's one opened up in Calgary I was so excited! Of course I wen to check it out. There was a long line up when I went at lunch time but the good thing is that they are pretty quick. This time I ordered the LITTLE bacon cheeseburger with all the toppings.....well, the burger is not little....but it was still heavy and big. I think their little burger is bigger than the big Mac. This time I ordered the Cajun fries (oh yeah it's a MUST try. It is very good.)
Overall, I love Five Guys and definitely going back regularly (as in once a month...gotta watch the calories). Seriously though, after having burger from Five Guys, I feel like I have to run 10K just to burn off all the fat I have digested. So the cons for Five Guys in my opinion is that the burger is too delicious and you cannot help but to eat it and then force yourself to exercise vigorously, that way you can have as much as you want. -
Review from jon h.
1/12/2011
Went Jan 11th at 8pm - first timer.
First impressions, wow, that is a lot of potatoes stacked up all around, and 'free peanuts' - nice.
Ordered the single hamburger because I didn't want a double. GF was excited they had a grilled cheese on the menu. Split an order of seasoned cajun fries.
Burger was tasty. Similar quality to a Fatburger.
Fries were overseasoned for my taste. I would order the normal fries next time. You do get a TON of fries, and they are almost as good as new york fries.
Overall, nothing special - dirty restaurant and tables, partially due to peanut shells everywhere. Worker was sweeping the floor, cleaning tables, but clearly missed the peanut shells / pop that were all over one of the chairs at our table.
Worth trying, at least once. -
Review from Angelo T.
1/5/2011
I read the reviews below and agree that the burger preparation kinda gets out of hand. I ordered a cheeseburger with everything on it and when I opened the wrap, it looked like they put in a hand grenade as a fix-in as well. It was difficult to enjoy and they shuld consider using sandwich boxes instead of wraps?
The fries were good and when I ordered a large, they overfilled the container past the brim. A step above new york fries. The service was also OK
I don't usually care about decor, but I did find it a bit pretentious inside. Like seriously why post article quotes and clippings about how great the burgers inside? I'm not all the more convinced that the burger I am consuming is "THE BEST". -
Review from Cece A.
Calgary, AB
4/6/2011 1 photo
+ + +
Free Peanuts while you wait
Seasoned Fries - crisp, seasoned well, large portions
I'm not a burger pro but it was damn tasty and fresh. I'm not a big bacon fan except on burgers and their bacon is CRISPY. It was crispy from end to end. It had that nice crunch in every bite!
Still a line up and they've been open for a while now.. I think since November and up until now... still a line up. That's how you can tell their food is so good! -
Review from Tze T.
12/27/2010
I didn't actually read any of the Yelp reviews before hitting this joint. I knew there was a new place in Deerfoot Meadows and I wanted to try it. I had previously heard from a co-worker that it was so so but I wanted to experience it for myself. Seems most of the previous reviewers like this place. I on the other hand did not think much of it.
It was pretty busy when I was there on Christmas Eve. I liked the sound of any amount of toppings that you want on the burger. My partner and I ordered one to share without realizing that a 'normal' burger was with two patties, so it was a good thing that we only ordered one. We also ordered some fries and the portion was huge.
The fries were pretty good but the burger was sloppily put together. When I opened the wrapper it turned my appetite off a little bit when I saw this mess of thing sitting there. It felt like the young kitchen crew didn't really care about the product they were sending out. The burger itself wasn't super in my opinion. I've definitely had better and while quantity might be a great attraction to some, I think I would rather have an awesome tasting normal sized burger than a gigantic one that tastes mediocre.
I don't think I would return here again. If you're extremely hungry and looking for a lot of food, this is a good place to go to. Otherwise I would recommend going somewhere else to satiate that burger crave. -
Review from Queenie M.
Calgary, AB
2/20/2011
Food: 3/5
Atmosphere: 3/5
Service: 3/5
Overall experience: 3/5
(1- Terrible; 3- decent; 5- Fantastic)
Did I miss something when I took my first bite from one of Five Guys hamburger? I heard many good things from this burger and fries joint but I was slightly disappointed. I thought I was going to bite into this mind blowing, oh my god I'm gonna have an orgasm burger. Alas, that did not happen haha... No doubt about it I praise this place for ultimate freshness (thumbs up all the way). They make their own beef patties and hand cut their fries which are deep fried in peanut oil. My bf and I ordered a regular 'hamburger' which is two patties (about the diameter of a cup) stacked on top of each other for $6.49 each and goes up by a dollar for a cheeseburger or bacon burger. The cheapest burger on their menu is their 'little hamburger' which I assume is just one patty for only $5.00. This is a tad pricey for a burger to me, but I guess this is what you get for freshness.
You have a choice of any free toppings which include: mayo, lettuce, pickles, tomatoes, grilled onions, grilled mushrooms, ketchup, mustard, relish, onions, jalapeno peppers (freshly cut), green peppers, A.1 sauce, bbq sauce, or hot sauce. We also got a large fries for $4.59 which was enough to feed two people. They also have a choice in sandwiches such as the veggie sandwich, cheese veggie or grilled cheese for under $4.00.
Fries were hot and tasty (nothing too special) and the burger was pretty massive; I had troubles fitting the entire thing in my mouth. Have a ton of napkins ready especially if you decided to add sauce and half the toppings on the list. It can be quite messy eating it. I liked the grilled mushrooms as it had a sweet yet smokey flavor to it. The beef itself was a tad bland and the juices were no longer there since they squish each patty down on the grill which is a definite *no no* if you want to keep in the juices. Overall, you can definitely taste the freshness in their ingredients but It tastes like a regular hamburger to me that I could make equally as well (maybe better) and for cheaper at home.
I came here on a Saturday at 2:00pm and you would think the place would die down. However, when I walked in all I could see were filled tables and a lineup with about 10 or so people ahead of me. There is a old school diner feel to it with a red, white, and black colour scheme and an open kitchen with people yelling out orders, dressed in their red aprons. There are stacks of potato sacks and peanut oil in the middle of the room, and giant signs of rave comments and reviews posted up on the wall. While you're waiting you can also grab some free peanuts so I found it kind of disgusting to see peanut shells all over the floor. On a busy day we waited about 20 minutes to order and wait for our order to be made.
I recommend a visit for the novelty and for a taste of fresh burgers (which is lacking in the fast food business) but there is nothing super special with the flavors of their burgers. -
Review from Ted S.
Calgary, AB
1/2/2011
I had the regular cheeseburger (with everything plus relish), regular fries, and regular pop (always bottomless here). Total about $13.
The burger patty itself was as juicy and delicious as a homemade burger. Also, a "regular" burger here is actually two patties on top of each other. But what made the burger truly a cut above the rest (in Calgary at least) was the generous and fresh-tasting toppings: onions, mushrooms, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, mayo, relish, all piled on to the burger so that it could barely fit between the buns. It was actually hard to get a complete bite of the burger all at once. It was kind of messy (this is not a first date destination) but who cares? The fries were also very good - I love it when they leave the skin on the potatoes.
Be warned that the regular burger and the regular fries are probably a bit too much food for the average person (unless you haven't eaten all day) because the regular burger is actually two patties and when they give you the bag with your order they pour more fries on top of everything in the bag so you get what would be the equivalent of an XXL order of fries at most other fast-food places.
The only reason I gave this place four stars instead of five is because I'm saving the five-star rating for when Shake Shack makes it to Calgary from NYC.
