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Five Guys Burgers and Fries
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Alcohol:
- No
- Drive-Thru:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
17 reviews for Five Guys Burgers and Fries
17 reviews in English
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Review from Edwin A.
Back story of Five Guys - originally started as a family business in Washington, DC in '86. Father and 4 sons are the Five guys of the Five Guys Burger and Fries. Quite simply the company's aim is to serve fresh hamburgers and french fries. The restaurant's popularity grew and heralded great acclaim in the media. Although there hasn't been much coverage in the GTA there's currently 800 restaurants open in North America. In Ontario there's about 10 restaurants open so far.
This Woodbridge location has been around for about year but I only came across it today. It's tucked in a corner unit of a plaza on Weston Rd and Hwy 7.
The look of the restaurant is straight forward featuring an open kitchen, a long counter to order and pickup, red and white checkered pattern color theme. There's stacks of potatoes on the floor and open boxes of complimentary peanuts to snack on. Obviously don't come here if you have a peanut allergy :O They use peanut oil to cook their fries. The dining area is ample and on that Sunday afternoon when we were there it appears to be a popular spot for families to gather.
Ordering:
Feeling daring, I ordered the Cheese Burger (2 patties) and Tamara got a little burger. little = 1 patty, 1 small fries and a drink. Toppings are pretty standard affair, nothing out of the ordinary however there is a notable inclusion of grilled onions and mushrooms. Yeah!
Everything was made fresh to order. I unwrapped this ridiculous beef tower and sunk my teeth into it:
My impression:
Good flat top fresh ground patty. It contains no additives or seasoning. Made from fresh Canadian beef and pressed each morning according to the manager. The American cheese in my cheese burger oozed out from every which way due to the heat of my burger patties. Although messy to eat the cheese complimented the burger providing a bit more needed taste. The sesame bun was thick but kept it all together. Overall the burger was alright but it wasn't very tasty.
The small order of fries, which in my opinion is an extra large were simply THE BEST FRIES I've ever had! They are made from whole Canadian potatoes and cooked in peanut oil.
The manager and staff were very friendly and hospitable. The manager personally came over to our table to talk with us, checking how everything was and giving us a little history and information on the company.
In summary:
It's cost is higher compared to other fast food burger chains however everything here is king kong sized. The highlight for me were the fries and the unlimited drinks refills.
It's worth trying though if you hadn't been.
Recommend! -
Review from Karyn B.
Vaughan, ON
12/27/2011
Went here recently and was very impressed... especially for a "fast food, chain" burger
You get to pick your toppings and they have practically everything (nothing fancy but all the classics)
I had the regular burger and cajun fries
the burger was juicy and was a nice thickness-to-bus ratio
the fries were also very tasty and its a big portion (i got the large but shared with 2 others)
refillable drinks which is also a plus cause a lot of other places try to be cheap on the drinks
all in all a great burger for a really good price
way better than other fast food chains *mcdonalds cough, cough* -
Review from Thuy T.
Woodbridge, ON
12/18/2011 6 photos
So many reviews about FGBF, that I had to give it a try.
My order consist of (1) little bacon cheese burger, (1) regular fountain drink and (1) large Cajun fries. The burger was alright, couldn't really taste the beef patty, as my toppings over whelmed the beef patty flavour. May I say the fries are to die for??? The fries were nice and fresh; you could never go wrong with fries that have skin on it :)
WARNING: No gravy and it's quite pricey here o_O
Rating:
0(Too Sad), 1(Horrible), 2(Poor), 3(Ok Lah), 4(Good), 5(Excellent)
Food: 3-4
Clean: 3
Service: 4
Atmosphere: Casual
Will I Return? Yes
Keep in mind all food postings is according to personal preferences and taste buds. Therefore, it's best to try the places out for yourself and see if it suites your taste. -
Review from Kevin P.
Toronto, ON
5/18/2012
Stopped by here on the burger tour a couple of my friends are taking and their burger to date is the greatest restaurant burger I have tasted. I ordered the Junior cheese with bacon and loaded it with my favorite toppings and it was amazing. Almost tasted like I made it myself at home on the grill. I also had their Cajun fries which were also delicious, and of course I had some shelled peanuts (which are complimentary) while waiting for my meal to be cooked. This is by far the greatest burger restaurant I have been to and I plan on going back again in the near future. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who is seeking a serious tasty burger.
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Review from Dave M.
10/2/2011
I'm so glad this chain opened up in Canada.
After trying Five Guys (sounds so shady) at the DC airport last year, I've been looking forward to seeing if it could stay consistent with the burgasm attack that rocked the airport that one fine afternoon.
First off, much like the other one, it's a very basic setup. You order, get your number, and wait for about 10 minutes for them to make your food. Some might balk at having to wait that long, but it's worth it.
I opted to go for a basic burger this time (no cheese or bacon, mustard, mayo ketchup, and grilled mushrooms), and found myself a table. It should also be noted that that was no easy task, as most of the free tables hadn't been cleaned.
The verdict? Five Guys Vaughan is guilty of BURGASM in the first degree! The patties were perfectly cooked and falling apart, the mushrooms were just right, and the burger was greasier than a teenagers pillow case. Delicious! I didn't get to put their fries to the test to see if they held up as well, but I'm positive I'll be returning soon.Listed in: 30-Day Yelp Challenge, Burgasm Tour 2011
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Review from Jay W.
Markham, ON
3/7/2011 3 photos
So Five Guys is finally here in Canada at the tail end of T.O.'s burger craze. My advice is to park your expectations of what a T.O. burger should be at the door because the only thing they serve here is an all-American burger.
You don't get to pick your cheese from a silly selection of 10 different cheeses. They only have American cheese (ie. processed yellow cheese). The bun is a white bread, sesame burger bun. There are no ciabattas or whole wheat buns to be found here. Your choice of veggies stop at lettuce and tomatoes. There is no arugala or portabello on this menu. And you can forget about getting to pick your choice of lamb, chicken, or Kobe beef. It's 100% ground beef only here!
Five Guys only serves a proper artery clogging, all-American burger and makes no apologies for it. I ordered the bacon cheeseburger and it was everything you would expect from a burger conceived in the USA. The burger is thick and heavy, the cheese is processed in two layers of bright yellow goop, the bread is a soggy mess, and the bacon is piled high and greasy. And their small fries is ridiculous. I couldn't even find my burger under all the fries in the paper bag they gave me! If your name is Fat Albert you might call it a small order, but for the rest of us mortals, we call it a shovelful.
The great thing about Five Guys is that they don't charge you $1-$2 for each topping, like most T.O. gourmet burger joints. All of their toppings are free and applied liberally. When I got my burger, it was a mess because of all the stuff they tried to cram in there, but it was oh so good! I think the next time I come back I'll just have the burger with mustard and ketchup because the rest of the burger's elements can hold up on their own. This beast is a sinful heart attack inducing mess and you gotta try it!
One word of advice for those with peanut allergies though... everything is cooked in peanut oil here so don't come here! -
Review from Mila F.
Vaughan, ON
4/6/2011
So thanks to yelp my husband and I decided to try it for dinner one night and although it was late we didn't care because this place got great reviews, plus they are very well-known in florida for being amazing. We were not dissapointed!
Sure you have to wait a bit, but your burger is not frozen, its made fresh to order and hand formed, thats right- hand formed. I didnt want a BIG burger so I opted for the LITTLE cheesebuger, and lemme tell you- there was NOTHING little about it. So I guess this place might not be so kids friendly cause there is no "KIDS menu" here.
The toppings are amazing and the variety is incredible anywhere between the usual ketchup, relish to mayo and even grilled onions and grilled mushrooms all at NO COST!
Their most expensive burger the BACON CHEESEBURGER is $8.50.
While you wait for your juicy creation to be made you can snack on some shelled peanuts completely complimentary. If you decide to get their fries please know that their smalles size MEDIUM is a ridiculous amount of fries that no human should eat on their own.
As for the fries I wasn't crazy about them, they should be eaten hot or else their not very good. I found them soggy.
But I will go back for the burger again soon. Perhaps this week... -
Review from Irene F.
North York, ON
5/17/2011
Visited Five Guys in Vaughan last Sunday afternoon.
It wasn't too busy... about 3 people ahead of us.
I ordered a Burger (Regular size, All the Way) and fries.
Burger was good. Really good.
They are Not made from frozen!! Burgers are fresh and they taste like mom's home made burgers.
The regular burger was a bit too big for me. I will probably go for the small size next time....unless I am really hungry, then the regular would be good.
I must make a comment about the fries.
There are several really good burger places in TO....but what make me want to go back to Five Guys is the fries. They were awesome. Fresh cut, skin on fries. Yummy.
And free drink refills! Always a plus :) -
Review from Alvin V.
Toronto, ON
4/14/2011
You're alright Five Guys!!
To many, I've probably evolved into a burger snob in some ways. I'm always open to trying new burger places but after that one time, it will surely determine whether I would bother with that place again.
I think I will shamelessly plug my favorite burger place in Toronto until another one comes up and that's Burger's Priest (BP)
With that being said, I do compare all the burgers I try to BP and none have come close but maybe, just maybe, Five Guys would be able to set me free? I mean, if Obama loves it, shouldn't I? Yes we can! Right?....nahhh, No you can't..and you can take that to the bank!
But let me say this, it's a damn good burger and #2 on my list...though maybe a distant 2, but still at least I will grace the franchise with my presence again in the future.
Décor:
This is a franchise/fast food joint...and I expect nothing more or nothing less from it: A place to order, and seats to sit on. Good job.
There are bags of potatoes in the front entrance with Five Guys branding though, so go ahead and take one. Tell them Alvin said so or tell them you're one of the Five Guys.
Food:
A regular burger is two patties and a junior(a.k.a. sissy) is one. You must order regular to really savour the tastes and honestly?...Screw the condiments unless they're vegetables. Any sauce you use will mask the meat texture/taste. See what I mean by snob? Just an FYI, I still look like how I do in my picture...I don't possess a giant belly...even though I go burger crazy.
The painful truth of fast food revolves around how the food is presented. In media, it looks fantastic, but in reality the burger looks pretty lousy with the bun being a bit mangled and squished. Priorities though, it's the taste that counts and Five Guys rocks at that. The patty texture was similar to Burger's Priest where it slightly fell apart to melt in your mouth. They're thinner patties which is why a regular burger (TWO!!!) is important.
Fries were adequate but nothing to phone home about. In fact, don't waste your stomach on them and just order two burgers!
Overall:
For a chain, this place is strong. To be able to oust more exclusive places like Kraft or Gourmet Burger is an achievement in itself.
Give it a try and if you hear someone saying "Man-up!" to another guy friend who wants to order a sissy burger (single), or if you see someone try to take a bag of potatoes, it's probably me =) -
Review from Doug B.
North Bay, ON
6/17/2011 8 Check-ins Here
Yum! Very good burgers, cajun fries. Staff super-friendly.
Came here on a good friend's reccomendation who has been to this location as well as ones in the DC area.
When you come in, I was thinking this was Licks warmed over.
Very simple menu...fast food basics, or so it appeared.
It was 9:00 PM and we were in for an evening snack.
Asked the server @ different things...one thing to note if you haven't been before is regular burger is 2 1/3 lb patties...HUGE. Their small burger is a single patty, which is what I ordered with some cajun fries.
I liked that they had "build your own" fixings.
Burger took @ 10 mins to prepare and serve, which was fine by me as you could go back to your table with your (self-serve) drinks and bonus shelled peanuts.
Burger was excellent! Warning! Fresh Jalapeno peppers as opposed to milder, pickled type. I like hot, but WHOOSH! Top that off with cajun fries...I was downing 2 large pops LOL Not complaining, as I do like the hot stuff.
Anyway, overall, a very good first experience with the 5 guys. -
Review from Katherine S.
North York, ON
6/16/2011
This is a pretty good burger place, that COULD be a great burger place. It has the potential. This is a chain that I actually first ate at while in Florida. I didn't even know they had made their way to Canada, but we were excited to see it and turned the car around to see how things went here in Canada.
The burgers are good, very large and filling and I like the grilled mushrooms as a topping. Where they fall short: no specialty sauces (just basic mayo) and no combos! This I find very strange. You have to order everything separately. It seems like a little thing to make a combo!
I liked the service though. The woman taking our order told me that only one fry would work or two people and she was right. I appreciated the heads up! But I wish they had some more variety of products.
I'm comparing it to the obvious one: Hero Burger and I guess what I'm saying is, Hero Burger wins!
BUT if you want a good, basic burger, this is a good choice.
PS - Open containers of peanuts are both kind of gross AND bad for people with allergies. They seem like an unnecessary gimmick. -
Review from Rohit S.
North York, ON
6/13/2011
Five Guys is a completely different burger experience based on what I'm used to. A good way to put it is "American". McDonalds has been my typical burger fix. My orders usually consist of a Junior Chicken/ McDouble or two and a small fry. The amount of food served at Five Guys is monstrous and the nutritional value surely reflects upon it.
If I were to base my review solely on value, this place would get a 4 star rating. After placing my burger and cup of fries into the bag, another scoop of fries was dumped in on top. There was no shortage of toppings. $15 may seem pricey for a burger/ fries/ drink at first. Your opinion will change when it's a struggle to finish the meal. I usually eat about 3000 calories on a daily basis for reference. Just to save yourself some money, ask for a "cup of water" instead of a drink.
The atmosphere of the store itself was great! Nothing too fancy (just the way I like it). The store was clean and there were tons of people eating at the time. The bathroom was pretty clean (if it matters) and you could see the workers making burgers/fries from the dining area (nothing hidden). The service was alright. Cashier seemed a bit out of it but there were no problems ordering (I knew what I wanted beforehand). 4/5
Now for the food. Here is where hype comes into play. I read way too many good things about Five Guys online and most customers seemed to love it. Upon opening my burger from the foil wrap it immediately fell apart. Literally. I asked for my bun to be toasted but it felt soggy and moist. The "cajun" fries tasted really peppery at the start of the meal. However, by the time I finished eating (20 minutes later), they lost the crispyness and alot of the original kick. The meat was very juicy and well cooked. The cheese was GOOD. Not a really big fan of bacon but it added some flavor to the burger. 3/5
I don't think I'll be coming back here anytime soon. First of all, the burger/fry/pop combo totalled at over 2000 calories based on http://livestrong.com. (Diet soda) I did not take into account the generous portion sizes that could EASILY bump this number to 2500. I find eating at Five Guys to be a nice EpicMealTime-esque experience. $15 is also very pricey for a fast food meal in my opinion. Eating here is something everyone should experience. Return visits are best decided on a case-by-case basis.
Unless you're a big or athletic guy, eating the smaller burgers and splitting an order of fries might be in your best interest.
4/5 overall. -
Review from Karl R.
Me and CUTE! Chinese Girl came back here to use the free meal voucher we got after getting a meatless burger. Much to our surprise the voucher was actually good for TWO free meals. Holy cheap date! Even better, they totally remembered us. How great is this place?
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Review from Amanda P.
North York, ON
9/12/2011
I'm no burger connoisseur, but this was one of the tastiest burgers I've ever tried. This place is pretty no-frills, so forget about fancy goat cheese and avocado toppings, and instead embrace the tried-but-true lettuce, tomato and pickle combinations. (If you want something more creative, you can opt for grilled peppers and onions, too.) I went with the Little Cheeseburger (one burger patty instead of two), and found it to be just the right size. The burger was juicy and not overcooked at all.
Burgers aside, the real showstopper at Five Guys is the fries. The portions are giant (trust me when I say you should split one order with a friend), and the fries are perfectly cooked so they are crispy on the outside but still a little "mushy" on the inside. I'm still dreaming about them.
If I had to make a wish list, I'd say Five Guys needs to put a milkshake on the menu. While I certainly enjoyed my $3 Nestea (note the sarcasm), I found myself craving a chocolate shake which, in my opinion, is pretty much a staple when you're ordering a burger and fries. Even a root beer float would suffice! -
Review from Garland S.
North York, ON
8/8/2011
This burger joint is grossly overrated and way too overpriced. I initially wanted to order the bacon burger combo but they ran out of bacon. So I opted for the hamburger combo and shelled out $14.00 for it. The burger was mediocre at best and the Cajun fries were too soggy. The peanuts tasted stale and were too salty.
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Review from Jamie L.
Aurora, ON
11/17/2011
Best burgers in Canada. Awesome fries. Hopefully a burger revolution is going to start up here like in the usa. Worth the money
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Review from Jim M.
Scarborough, ON
5/15/2011
First all......way way to EXPENSIVE, to get a regular with bacon and cheese and a fries with a drink, its like $15. An overpriced Mcdonalds with a barbershop decor. South St Burger, Hero Burer or even Licks has a much more appealing decor and the food doesn't cost you an arm and a leg. Ma and pop burger store Shamrock Burgers has a REAL HOMEMADE Burger that "ROCKS' and you can afford to pay with cash and not break out the credit cards.
