re: 5 Guys is pricey for a fast food burger

SO and I will each get burgers, split a regular fries, and drink water. It's not really any more expensive than most comparable places.

Seriously, who still drinks soda?

I had a total pig out weekend for the first time in a very long time, and had 5 Guys as one of my indulgences.

I like their fries and even though they are expensive, you can feed 4 people (eating reasonable portions) with a small order.

I am a toppings guy so that is why I get their burger.

With that said, I don't anticipate going back. I can get fries I like other places and a better "indulgence meal" for the same price at other places.

I don't splurge often, so when I do, it needs to be a home run.

I've eaten at one near home 4x and the fries are always very soggy, burgers were very average at the price point. Ate at one in VA awhile back and both the burger and fries were much better. 5G's is nothing special to me. Then again, price wise it is about the same as Chick-fil-a and I don't care for their fries, either.