Five Guys Burgers and Fries Colchester — Restaurant in Colchester

I realise that I am 30 years too old for this place but I have to speak as I find. First the good. The burger was great. Far superior to McDonald's fare so I do not begrudge £8.95 for my bacon cheeseburger with assorted toppings. The chips were a little disappointing. They looked delicious but tasted a bit bland and dry. £2.95 for a small portion sounds a lot but it was a goodly portion and was plenty enough for me. The not so good is that the music was way too high (tracks including soothing melodies by the Sex Pistols among others). They did turn the music down which was nice of them. Unfortunately the place is full of hard surfaces which amplify sound so, as the place filled with customers the conversations became deafening. The noise from the kitchen area added to this so the music level became academic. With hard floors, industrial tiling and metal fittings the restaurant has the ambience of a public toilet. Other reviewers have mentioned great service. The staff are smiley and helpful but service consists of taking your order at the counter then yelling out your order number when the food is ready. I'm not sure this counts as service in the traditional sense as I understand it. It is not a place to linger and enjoy your meal which is a pity because that burger deserved to be lingered over. I guess if you're young and in a hurry then it's ideal. If you're an old codger who likes conversation while you eat then...

Wow the best cheeseburger and chips I've ever had in my 54 years alive. The chips are to die for and I only wish that I bought a large portion rather then a small one but I believe the chips are double fried and you get a choice of a spicy seasoning or a regular seasoning on the chips but unlike the worst chips from KFC which taste dull and bland the chips at five guys are crisp and crunchy and so fresh that you can taste the potatoe in each chip and the five guys I went to even had a notice by the stacked up bags of spuds to say what farm they were from. The burgers were cooked fresh and not frozen unlike other well known burger outlets. The burgers had a lovely flavour as well and we're cooked to perfection. You can chose from a wide range of fillings and toppings as well for your burger ie onions mushrooms peppers and different sauces. I do have to admit that it's not a cheap meal for 2 people but if you don't mind paying a little bit extra for quality then personally speaking I would chose five guys every time tho it's not the kind of meal you have every day but a treat maybe every couple of months or a special occasion but whatever you chose to do I can't recommend this burger chain enough and I for one will make another visit there with my friend for a pre christmas...

Easily the best fast food experience I've ever had. Their products are indeed pricey but the quality and presentation make it 100% worth. The meat is not only fresh but it's also cooked on the spot, same for the fries (bonus for being skin-on). When it comes to the burgers, you only pay for the bases (bun, meat, cheese). All the toppings and sauces are free. This is insane and I love it. You also pay only once for a drink because you have unlimited refills with an astonishing selection of drinks. And you can also add how much ice you want! They are also giving free peanuts and you can scoop as many as you want. This makes the waiting time so much better (it takes a bit because they are giving you freshly cooked food).

But apart from the products, the staff was also super friendly and chill. As a foreigner I got kinda overwhelmed because everything was new and different so I forgot to ask them to add sauce in my burgers. But they went ahead and unpacked it to fulfill my wish without any issue.

It was an amazing experience and I can't wait to come to this place again the next time I...