Five Guys vs. In-N-Out...declare your allegiance! [Archive]

K.C.

01-19-2009, 01:38 PM

As I sit here finishing off a standard Five Guys cheeseburger w/ fries, I can't help but reminisce about In-N-Out burgers of Vegas trips past.

For a long time, I've wrestled with this question, and have finally come to an answer.

In-N-Out is better.

Better everything...meat, veggies, styles, buns (which is shameful, since everyone knows the superior bread is on the East Coast).

I will give Five Guys the nod on fries. That peanut oil makes a downright sick fry.

But West Coast is the best coast.

AKA

01-19-2009, 01:49 PM

No.

Aggie

01-19-2009, 01:55 PM

No contest. In-n-Out. Look at that cheesy goodness:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/cb/Flickr_hellochris_202508906--In-N-Out_triple_cheeseburger_fries.jpg

mikeyboy

01-19-2009, 02:01 PM

This thread title seems really gay.

drjoek

01-19-2009, 02:06 PM

This thread title seems really gay.

:clap::lol:

CHUCKWAGONCOOK

01-19-2009, 02:08 PM

This thread title seems really gay.
It's areal SKOCKER that you showed up then.:wink:

What about all those great toppings you get at Five Guys? You can have as many as you want. FOR FREE!

ToiletCrusher

01-19-2009, 02:13 PM

cheeseburgers are best with bbq sauce, hot sauce and bacon.

Fries are best with "louie's sauce" cheese, bacon and chives.

I vote: buffalo stylee!!!

CHUCKWAGONCOOK

01-19-2009, 02:20 PM

cheeseburgers are best with bbq sauce, hot sauce and bacon.

Fries are best with "louie's sauce" cheese, bacon and chives.

I vote: buffalo stylee!!!
TC likes to eat his buffalo style burgers with Five Guys that are doing the OL' In 'n' Out. He also likes a nice "pop" on the side.

brettmojo

01-19-2009, 02:25 PM

Never heard of either.

DonInNC

01-19-2009, 03:08 PM

The further away from DC you get, the more ordinary the Five guys burgers are. I remember In n Out being more consistant, but it's probably been 20 years since I've been to one.

spot

01-19-2009, 03:12 PM

We just got a 5-Guys near me, I'm hoping to try it soon.

STC-Dub

01-19-2009, 03:13 PM

Never had either of them.

Coach_Mac

01-19-2009, 03:15 PM

The further away from DC you get, the more ordinary the Five guys burgers are. I remember In n Out being more consistant, but it's probably been 20 years since I've been to one.

That is absolutely true. I stayed in N. Virginia for a summer and 5 guys was the best burger I had ever eaten. Since then, I've had it in several other states and it's still good, but not as good.

Also, near DC they fill the bags up with fries and they don't do that at other locations.

Gritty

01-19-2009, 03:17 PM

The further away from DC you get, the more ordinary the Five guys burgers are. I remember In n Out being more consistant, but it's probably been 20 years since I've been to one.

I have to admit, after all the Five Guys hype on R&F, when I finally stopped at the one here in Parsippany I wasn't impressed. I still go there but they're just average burgers and fries nothing spectacular.

keithy_19

01-19-2009, 03:21 PM

The further away from DC you get, the more ordinary the Five guys burgers are. I remember In n Out being more consistant, but it's probably been 20 years since I've been to one.

There's one right by me. I love their burger. The hot dogs are pretty damn good too. The fries are splendid, and you get free peanuts!

Hottub

01-19-2009, 03:22 PM

As long as there is still a Fuddrucker's, I shant vote here.

yojimbo7248

01-19-2009, 03:22 PM

I don't mean to make this any gayer but the best cheeseburgers/hamburgers in the US are served at Dick's in Seattle. seriously.

Coach_Mac

01-19-2009, 03:24 PM

No contest. In-n-Out. Look at that cheesy goodness:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/cb/Flickr_hellochris_202508906--In-N-Out_triple_cheeseburger_fries.jpg

This picture is making me want an In and Out burger. They are only West coast right?

MacVittie

01-19-2009, 03:33 PM

I don't think there are any of these within 50 miles of anywhere I have ever lived.

cougarjake13

01-19-2009, 03:51 PM

5 guys

Tenbatsuzen

01-19-2009, 03:51 PM

Haven't have Five Guys yet but In-n-Out, animal style is great stuff.

K.C.

01-19-2009, 03:52 PM

I have to admit, after all the Five Guys hype on R&F, when I finally stopped at the one here in Parsippany I wasn't impressed. I still go there but they're just average burgers and fries nothing spectacular.

To a degree, you have to temper your expectations.

People talk like they're the greatest burgers ever, but most restaurants can prepare better gourmet burgers than Five Guys or In-N-Out

What you really should be comparing it to is McDonalds, Burger King, etc, because they're all fast food burgers.

And as far as that goes, both are MUCH better than typical fast food burgers, because they're prepared better.

The fries are hit or miss with most people. People either love the Five Guys fries, or hate them.

In-N-Out fries are solid.

King Hippos Bandaid

01-19-2009, 04:11 PM

FIVE GUYS by default

Drunky McBetidont

01-19-2009, 04:11 PM

double double. thx

britneypablo

01-19-2009, 04:14 PM

we only have five guys here and when im nice they give me a free drink :)

booster11373

01-19-2009, 04:24 PM

This thread title seems really gay.

just seems?

TheMojoPin

01-19-2009, 04:26 PM

I just remembered a Five Guys finally opened up here this month. I gotta get over there.

EddieMoscone

01-19-2009, 04:30 PM

I actually did a 10 page paper on In-N-Out burger for a Hospitality Management course. That employees start at over $10 an hour, managers can make 6 figures, they only promote from within, the meat is never frozen (in fact they grind all meat fresh daily and have plants within 200 miles of EVERY restaurant) are a number of the reasons I'd give them a nod, not knowing anything about Five Guys or even having eaten there.

Plus, In-N-Out has never franchised, all locations are owned by the family. Five Guys did start franchising a few years ago.

Plus, I've eaten their burgers in San Diego, and they are fucking fantastic (along with the shakes).

Annie Waits

01-19-2009, 04:52 PM

i've had both and five guys wins because of the french fries and also all those delicious toppings you can choose from and make it your own award winning burger

drusilla

01-19-2009, 05:30 PM

five guys can sure make one delicious burger

Tenbatsuzen

01-19-2009, 08:26 PM

This may seem like sacriledge, but I really don't like in-n-out's fries that much.

PapaBear

01-19-2009, 08:28 PM

This may seem like sacriledge, but I really don't like in-n-out's fries that much.
I've never been to In and Out. Sacrilege would be saying you don't like 5 Guys fries.

weekapaugjz

01-19-2009, 08:33 PM

ive only had 5 guys. its fucking delicious. i want to try in n out, but ive never been out west.

led37zep

01-19-2009, 09:22 PM

http://img393.imageshack.us/img393/319/inandoutag7.jpg

Fez4PrezN2008

01-19-2009, 09:28 PM

I've had both and both are "HIGH"LY over-rated. Both really should just put neon signs out front flashing "Stoned?, Eat here".

Pestz4Evah

01-19-2009, 09:33 PM

This may seem like sacriledge, but I really don't like in-n-out's fries that much.

Yeah, they are nasty.

Dash77

01-21-2009, 05:46 PM

I have never eaten there I have thought about it and have one by my house on rt 22 but it has never crossed my mind to stop there..

biozombie

01-21-2009, 05:54 PM

Never been to In-N-Out, but 5 Guys is way better than Carl's Jr.

Sinestro

01-21-2009, 05:59 PM

I have never eaten there I have thought about it and have one by my house on rt 22 but it has never crossed my mind to stop there..

where at on 22?

pittphantoms

01-21-2009, 06:03 PM

Nothing is better than In-N-Out - and I highly disagree Five guys has better fries...

sarsbusdriver

01-21-2009, 06:06 PM

I haven't had In n Out in over 5 years.
I went to 5 Guys in Madison, NJ today.
So I gotta vote for 5 Guys.

Dash77

01-21-2009, 06:07 PM

where at on 22?

Blue star mall by the shoprite..

CruelCircus

01-21-2009, 06:24 PM

What about Fatburger?

They opened one on LI not too long ago, and I have to say it was a pretty darn good burger. Same deal- fresh meat, made to order, etc...

led37zep

01-21-2009, 07:04 PM

I've had both and both are "HIGH"LY over-rated. Both really should just put neon signs out front flashing "Stoned?, Eat here".

This is your worst post of all time.

As for Fatburger, the fries are pretty good but the you have to wait too long for that burger to be ready.

In-n-out is still wins in my book.

(its not a book...more of a folder...but fuck you for judging)

Sarge

01-21-2009, 07:10 PM

I've only had Five Guys, so they get my vote.

razorboy

01-21-2009, 07:14 PM

Well I'm pretty much El Cap or Goody Goody back in the day, but if I have have to choose between these two, Five Guys.

Sinestro

01-21-2009, 07:16 PM

How many people that actually voted have eaten in both places?

FungFlex

01-21-2009, 07:35 PM

I have to admit, after all the Five Guys hype on R&F, when I finally stopped at the one here in Parsippany I wasn't impressed. I still go there but they're just average burgers and fries nothing spectacular.

I go to the one in Parsippany all the time and I have to disagree, those burgers and fries kick everyones ass. It's funny you mention that particular location because the sheer amount of times I am there sitting listening to Ron and Fez on my headphones is amazingly high. Of course so is my cholesterol.

As long as there is still a Fuddrucker's, I shant vote here.

The Fuddruckers is 3 minutes away from the 5 guys in Parsippany and since I went to 5 guys I have not gone back to Fudds. Don't get me wrong Fudd's is really good but 5 guys takes the cake.

What about Fatburger?

They opened one on LI not too long ago, and I have to say it was a pretty darn good burger. Same deal- fresh meat, made to order, etc...

I used to love Fatburger but I went their recently (Rockaway, NJ) and I was really disappointed, I forgot how annoying it was in terms of wait for the burger and the fact that they still do not have BBQ sauce as a side yet. Man now I want to go smoke a joint and eat a huge greasy burger....

TheGameHHH

01-21-2009, 09:02 PM

The Fuddruckers is 3 minutes away from the 5 guys in Parsippany and since I went to 5 guys I have not gone back to Fudds. Don't get me wrong Fudd's is really good but 5 guys takes the cake.

highly disagree. Fuddruckers makes a great burger. 5 Guys is good dont get me wrong, but a Fuddruckers burger is far supierior.

PapaBear

01-21-2009, 09:04 PM

I can't believe people are discussing Fudruckers. Granted, I haven't been since the mid 90's, but it sucked balls. Plus, they're damn faulty liquid hot cheese dispenser gave me a fucking second degree burn on the inside of my forearm.

weekapaugjz

01-21-2009, 09:05 PM

PapaBear

01-21-2009, 09:06 PM

why did you have your forearm under a cheese dispenser?
FAULTY cheese dispenser. I pushed down on the pump, and cheese splattered all over the place. I should have sued. At the very least, I should have asked for my money back.

TheMojoPin

01-21-2009, 09:07 PM

All you Fuddrucker's lovers might as well eat shit.

It would be a step up.

PapaBear

01-21-2009, 09:08 PM

All you Fuddrucker's lovers might as well eat shit.

It would be a step up.
THANNNNK you!!!!

TheGameHHH

01-21-2009, 09:22 PM

We're not talking gourmet stuff here guys, we're talking about the better burger. Fuddruckers has it over Cinco Dudes, deal with it

TheMojoPin

01-21-2009, 09:30 PM

The dollar menu at McDonald's is better than Fuddrucker's.

The burgers at public school cafeterias are better than Fuddruckers.

A.J.

01-21-2009, 09:37 PM

I ate at Fuddrucker's here twice with colleagues. The first time I got the burger. Having learned a valuable lesson, the last time I got the chicken sandwich.

weekapaugjz

01-21-2009, 09:38 PM

The dollar menu at McDonald's is better than Fuddrucker's.

The burgers at public school cafeterias are better than Fuddruckers.

fuddruckers aren't the greatest. but seriously, school cafeteria burgers?

TheGameHHH

01-21-2009, 09:38 PM

The dollar menu at McDonald's is better than Fuddrucker's.

The burgers at public school cafeterias are better than Fuddruckers.

you wouldnt know a good burger if it jumped off the plate and bitch slapped your whiny ass. go chill with your deep dish pizzas, let the men talk burgers here.

TheMojoPin

01-21-2009, 09:40 PM

fuddruckers aren't the greatest. but seriously, school cafeteria burgers?

You're right. They're actually basically just the same thing.

TheMojoPin

01-21-2009, 09:41 PM

you wouldnt know a good burger if it jumped off the plate and bitch slapped your whiny ass. go chill with your deep dish pizzas, let the men talk burgers here.

You championed Fuddrucker's.

Let's let that sink in.

You're lucky you're still allowed to talk about food at all.

TheGameHHH

01-21-2009, 09:46 PM

You championed Fuddrucker's.

Let's let that sink in.

You're lucky you're still allowed to talk about food at all.

laughable.....i've almost seen a full season of Top Chef now, that pretty much makes me a culinary expert. clearly i know what im talking about. find me the ERA+ of 5 Guys v. Fuddruckers, I guarantee Fuddruckers has the better stat.

TheMojoPin

01-22-2009, 07:12 AM

laughable.....i've almost seen a full season of Top Chef now, that pretty much makes me a culinary expert. clearly i know what im talking about. find me the ERA+ of 5 Guys v. Fuddruckers, I guarantee Fuddruckers has the better stat.

Sure, because more idiots eat at Fuddrucker's. More peope will also tell you that Jessica Simpsons is a better musical act than, say, Wilco, too.

Fezticle98

01-22-2009, 07:37 AM

5 Guys.

In n' out is good, but I'm not going to pledge my allegiance to a burger franchise that is 2,000 miles away.

razorboy

01-22-2009, 09:13 AM

Anyone who goes to Fuddruckers or any other buffet/salad bar bacteria farm deserves whatever horrible foodborne illness befalls them.

Aggie

01-22-2009, 09:19 AM

I'll admit I voted having not eaten at both. I just looked up 5 guys locations and there is one about five minutes from my job so I think I will check it out today for lunch.

I'll report back. I know I need to order a burger but their hot dog choices looked great too!

kdubya

01-22-2009, 09:24 AM

I vote 5 Guys. There is something about a greasy burger wrapped in foil that makes me very happy. Digging through the fries they dump in the bag to get to burger also adds to the experience.

Head to head 5 Guys fries blow in-n-out away in both quality and quantity.

Freakshow

01-22-2009, 09:25 AM

ANC

01-22-2009, 09:26 AM

5 Guys.

In n' out is good

:laugh:

Aggie

01-22-2009, 09:40 AM

five guys has reached Texas? Good god almighty...

There are two in Dallas alone. You should check out the map on their website. That's what happens when you franchise!

Aggie

01-22-2009, 11:09 AM

So I get there and my eyes are definitely bigger than my stomach. Unfortunately they don't have descriptions of the burgers so I order a regular cheeseburger with lettuce and onion, large fry and large drink.

Little did I know that the cheeseburger was a double with two patties. I never get these but whatever. Loved the burger, liked the fries a lot and washed it down with a root beer. Overall a delicious meal. Burger was cooked great and the cheese was nice and melty. The fries were great with the burger but when I had the fries by themselves I could kind of taste the peanut oil so I don't know if I'm a big fan of that.

I still think In-n-Out is better but I can only have those when I go to Cali and I will definitely be a return customer at Five Guys. Next time, the hot dog.

Now, if I can only stay awake for the rest of the afternoon!

razorboy

01-22-2009, 11:14 AM

Take a nap, It builds character.

Freakshow

01-22-2009, 11:18 AM

the mini ones are just one patty.

Picasso Intern

02-26-2009, 08:29 AM

The further away from DC you get, the more ordinary the Five guys burgers are. I remember In n Out being more consistant, but it's probably been 20 years since I've been to one.

This must be the case since I've tried 5 Guys at three locations in NJ/NY and none of them was great. One was a little better than Wendy's, one was not quite as good and one was on par with McDonald's or Burger King.
Last time I was out west, In-n-Out was consistently great in L.A., middle of nowhere California, and Nevada.

Dougie Brootal

02-26-2009, 08:44 AM

ive said it before and ill say it again... i love shoving five guys wieners in my mouth!

http://sidesalad.net/archives/FiveGuysBurgersBaconCheeseDog.JPG

burgers are pretty good too!

Freitag

02-26-2009, 08:59 AM

We ate at Five Guys the other night.

1) they didn't tell us how big the large fries are, so Liz and I both ended up getting large fries which was a complete waste. One large fries would have been more than enough for both of us.

2) Burgers were good yet sloppy.

Total bill was 26 bucks.

Overall, the quality was good, but it was on par with Fuddruckers. No where near the quality or value of In and Out, or a local burger joint that's near us.

It's OK, but not OMG HAVE TO GO AGAIN quality. Probably would not go again.

sailor

02-26-2009, 09:20 AM

5 guys is generic fast food and i can't imagine in/out is any different.

led37zep

02-26-2009, 10:22 AM

5 guys is generic fast food and i can't imagine in/out is any different.

Thats where you are wrong my friend. In-n-Out is Magical.

brettmojo

02-26-2009, 10:54 AM

I just saw they opened a Five Guys up in Saratoga, I'll have to check it out.

TheMojoPin

02-26-2009, 11:27 AM

Overall, the quality was good, but it was on par with Fuddruckers.

Go fuck yourself, TenbatzTub.

TheMojoPin

02-26-2009, 11:38 AM

5 guys is generic fast food and i can't imagine in/out is any different.

Name better fast food burgers.

AKA

02-26-2009, 12:20 PM

Five Guys = Not frozen or processed beef

Five Guys = Not "fast food"

Five Guys = awesomeness

Fast food burgers to me is places with processed beef - McDonalds, Burger King, Wendys. Until last night I haven't been to one of those places once since mid October (one reason I lost 30 pounds, but not the point here) - I have gone into a Five Guys at least 4 or 5 times since them - last night, went to a Wendys because I was in a pinch and easily fell into bad habit, and woke up at 4am doubled over in pain. That almost killed me, and that was the place I use to think had the "good" burgers. Fuck'em - same goes to Fuddruckers, nasty tasting shit burger.

Tried Ray's Hell Burger the other week here in Arlington - a little too much hype, and a long ass wait, but it was a very good burger.

Tenbatsuzen

02-26-2009, 02:44 PM

Go fuck yourself, TenbatzTub.

The fuck? I didn't like the fries either.

TheMojoPin

02-26-2009, 03:08 PM

The fuck? I didn't like the fries either.

Yes, we know you suck.

SatCam

02-27-2009, 02:50 PM

The fuck? I didn't like the fries either.

and I bet your wife was just spooning up the ketchup

sailor

02-27-2009, 04:28 PM

Name better fast food burgers.

i've said many times they're very similar to wendy's

TheMojoPin

02-27-2009, 04:36 PM

i've said many times they're very similar to wendy's

Get back in the corner. That's crazy talk. Wendy's gives you mushy, leftover toppings, the meat is practically curled into an overcooked crisp and the bread has usually been left out for too long. Just the patties alone are so drastically different...GAH. No way.