Is Five Guys the most overrated burger joint in America?

So after trying Five Guys twice, you were unimpressed?

 

Odd, because I think Whataburger may be the most overrated burger joint in Texas.

Let the onslaught commence! (I'm sure we will arrive at a consensus once this thread concludes. :grin: )

 

I've never been, but there is one opening in a few weeks just a few blocks down the road from me.


Should I be excited? It seems they are very highly rated.

 

I'm one of those guys that has a natural negative disposition towards popular things. Five Guys is very popular and hyped, but it's so good I like it anyway. Not overrated at all in my opinion.

And $10 is only 2 or 3 dollars more than what you'd spend for a combo at a regular fast food place, but the quality is superior and you get A LOT of food.

 

10 other cheeseburger threads, but you needed your own.

 

You say this but claim another burger place is overrated??? I have never had 5 guys, we dont have them here. But there is no way anything on earth could be more overrated than In-N-Out. They have the worst fries known to man and there burgers are just like any other fast food burger.

 

Five guys are okay. definitely overrate IMO.

In n out is still the best fast food burger. $2 for a high quality burger which is obviously better than all the fast food burgers out there.I love their fries. I mean i didn't like them at first but after awhile it grows on you. Plus they are made fresh too and you can watch them peel those potatoes.

 

No not really

 

Their burgers are overrated, but I really like their hot dogs.

 

5 Guys is, indeed, overrated. As is In-N-Out, IMHO.

There are expensive burgers out there that are worth it, though. Mighty Fine Burgers in Austin is unbelievably good. Add in their epic fries and a nice strawberry-lemonade, and you've got the best burger meal in Central Tx.

 

I like five guys...didnt realize it was so hyped.

mighty fine is good as well but I'd rate it lower. that lemonade is good, so is p-terrys

I agree that whataburger is overhyped.

 

5 guys is way too messy for me.

 

5 guys just has too much meat.

 

LOL you love five guys

 

Whataburger seems to be only on the Texas roadmap while Five guys is nationally lauded.

Either way, they both suck compared to In - n - Out.

 

I disagree, Beck's Prime is overrated

 

In-N-Out didn't do much for me - slightly better quality than McDonalds and they will be consistent because the burgers are freshly made. A lot of similarities to Whataburger, actually. The fries were mediocre to boot.

Five Guys is a good burger joint - the burgers taste like they are made out of beef, which is a plus. The fries are a little expensive, but there are enough to share for two. I take some points off because they don't offer a shake on the menu.

Itty Bitty Burger Barn on Pinemont near Antoine is a great place to go if you haven't been. Great burgers and great value.

 

I don't like Five Guys burgers either. They opened one up about 10 mins from me about 2 years ago and it's always super busy. I've only been 3 times when they first opened. I don't get what's so good about it.

 

Whataburger used to be better before the lawyers started making them burn their meat after the 1993 Jack-in-The-Box E. coli deaths.

But you should only compare them to fast food burgers, and in that category they are still superior.