Five Guys

Here in France, generally speaking people think that McDonald makes the perfect American burger… but hopefully not! Arriving in the US, I have been amazed by the number of fast food of any types, from chicken specialized with Chick-Fill-A, to Mexican style with Taco Bell. To eat an hamburger, the choice is also large: McDonald’s of course, Wendy’s, Burger King, In-N-Out… But among all these, only one really deserves the visit: Five Guys!! 

Here the concept is simple: you come to enjoy a juicy hamburger and home made French fries.  To order the choice is limited to these two items(you have also hot dog, but honestly I never felt like tasting it!). You can customized the hamburger with 15 free toppings from mustard to grilled mushrooms or jalapeno peppers. Then comes the sides’ choice: you can pick the Five Guys style Fries or the Cajun style fries, spicier ! To finish you wait for the call of your number. A good moment to fill your glass at the fountain drink and grab some complimentary peanuts. What is nice also in this fast food, is its particular atmosphere. The open kitchen allow the customer to enjoy the dynamic and cool way of preparing the menu by the cooks. Sometimes, I saw them, singing and dancing following the loud music displayed in the restaurant. It makes your time of wait much more entertaining ;)

My favourite menu was made with a little bacon cheeseburger with BBQ sauce, lettuce, tomato, grilled onions and pickles. Then I liked the Cajun style fries and a regular glass refilled either with Dr Pepper or Sierra Mist. 

I heard also that Shake Shack was a great fast food to eat hamburger, but I never have the chance to go there. (in Miami South Beach, you have one in Lincoln Road). Tell me about if you have ever taste their hamburgers!!


http://www.fiveguys.com/