Five Guys — Restaurant in New York

Five Guys is a popular fast-casual restaurant chain known for its customizable burgers, hot dogs, fries cooked in 100% peanut oil, and a variety of milkshake combinations. In New York City, there are several Five Guys locations offering these signature items.

Notable Locations in New York City:

1008 6th Avenue: Located near Bryant Park, this Five Guys offers convenient access for midtown visitors. RESTAURANTS.FIVEGUYS.COM

2847 Broadway: Situated close to Columbia University, this location serves students and residents in the Morningside Heights area. RESTAURANTS.FIVEGUYS.COM

296 Bleecker St.: Found in the West Village, this branch is known for its late-night hours, staying open until midnight on weekdays and 2:00 AM on weekends. RESTAURANTS.FIVEGUYS.COM

316 West 34th Street: This location is conveniently located near Penn Station, making it a quick stop for commuters. RESTAURANTS.FIVEGUYS.COM

343 7th Ave.: Another midtown location, providing easy access for those near Madison Square Garden. RESTAURANTS.FIVEGUYS.COM

36 West 48th Street: Situated in the Diamond District, this Five Guys is a short walk from Rockefeller Center. RESTAURANTS.FIVEGUYS.COM

43 W 55th Street: Located in Midtown, this branch has received positive reviews for its consistent quality and service. TRIPADVISOR.COM

56 West 14th Street: Found near Union Square, this location is convenient for shoppers and locals alike. RESTAURANTS.FIVEGUYS.COM

690 3rd Avenue: This branch caters to the Midtown East area, serving office workers and residents. RESTAURANTS.FIVEGUYS.COM

80 Maiden Lane: Located in the Financial District, this Five Guys is popular among professionals in the area. RESTAURANTS.FIVEGUYS.COM

Menu Highlights:

Burgers: Made with fresh ground beef and customizable with a wide range of toppings.

Fries: Hand-cut and cooked in 100% peanut oil, available in Five Guys style or Cajun style.

Milkshakes: Over 1,000 possible combinations, including flavors like Oreo cookie pieces, salted...

The overall experience is roughly 3.5* in quality, but the price range is at the high end of the range for a fast food restaurant and so I rounded down to take into account my standards for fast casual restaurants.

Let's start with the good: the milkshakes that I've had here are quite tasty (they even manage to keep them cold during delivery, which is quite a feat!). These are definitely the highlight of any meal here, and I could definitely see myself coming here to order just a shake in the future. The burgers are also enjoyable and a world of quality away from the low-end of the market (McDonald's / Burger King).

That said, the prices are the same as some NYC-area burger chains, and Five Guys doesn't run any promotions that most of their rivals in the sector do. While the shake's on par with the locally run alternatives and the burger is at least in the same ballpark as these other places, the Cajun fries generally come out very soggy and with an inconsistent level of spice. While they do give you a huge number of them, the lack of quality compared to even some cheaper fast food restaurants is a huge minus given that fries are often the best part of a fast food meal. The burger, while fine, also doesn't reach the heights of a Shake Shack, Chick-fil-A, or In-N-Out even though this location charges as much if not more than most of those alternatives.

Given the inconsistency with the food and the high prices relative to most fast food competitors (particularly when the lack of promotions is taken into account), I think this place is just average. Definitely worth checking out for the shakes but you can safely...

Though Shake Shack is my favorite place for a fast food burger, I've been going here for a few weeks now, ever since my sister introduced me to the jr. bacon cheeseburger. It is really good. I've ordered mayo as one as my toppings every time I have been and they always forget to put it on. Other than that, this location is pretty good. I have never had to wait more than 5-7 minutes for my order and the line has not been long at all- even during lunch time which is a very busy and crowded in the MetroTech area. For a comparison, the Chipotle that is essentially next door, has a line thats is out the door, every day during lunch. Other than the mayo issue, this five guys is pretty much the same as all the others in terms of food quality. Lastly, I might be imagining this, but I like the fries here much better than any of the other locations. They are always...