FabSwingers.com forum: Five guys fries

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Decided to treat myself to a five guys today as I've been feeling rubbish lately. Thought I'd be clever and order a "little" portion of fries (flashbacks to the time I ordered regular and had to roll myself back to my car) but was still presented with what can only be described as Potato Mountain. When a fat bird is struggling to finish the portion you know it's a problem!!!

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By *abasaurus RexMan
over a year ago

Gloucestershire

"Decided to treat myself to a five guys today as I've been feeling rubbish lately. Thought I'd be clever and order a "little" portion of fries (flashbacks to the time I ordered regular and had to roll myself back to my car) but was still presented with what can only be described as Potato Mountain. When a fat bird is struggling to finish the portion you know it's a problem!!!

I’m so going to five guys now next time I see one as I’ve never been and this is making me salivate.

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By *rincess peachWoman
over a year ago

shits creek

I've never been but heard nothing but good reviews

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By *otsossieMan
over a year ago

Chesterfield

The portion sizes are mental.

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By *agneto.Man
over a year ago

Bham

"The portion sizes are mental. "

They should be at those prices

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I’m so going to five guys now next time I see one as I’ve never been and this is making me salivate. "

Make sure you bring a friend lol

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I've never been but heard nothing but good reviews "

It was only my second time getting fries but I would definitely recommend the cajun ones over the regular. I usually just get their shakes which are CRAZY good but their burger is meant to be amazing. Never had it though as I'm veggie.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"The portion sizes are mental.

They should be at those prices

They're doing Eat Out To Help Out

only £4.10 for fries and a Shake

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By *rincess peachWoman
over a year ago

shits creek

"The portion sizes are mental.

They should be at those prices

They're doing Eat Out To Help Out

only £4.10 for fries and a Shake

So £8.20 for chips and a milkshake normally? That sounds pretty extortionate

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By *otsossieMan
over a year ago

Chesterfield

Definitely a sharing portion.

Tbh I’m not a huge fan of their chips, they make a big deal about frying in peanut oil, but - hmmm.

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

"The portion sizes are mental.

They should be at those prices

They're doing Eat Out To Help Out

only £4.10 for fries and a Shake

So £8.20 for chips and a milkshake normally? That sounds pretty extortionate "

How much

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman
over a year ago

On a mooch

We made that mistake the first time we went... 3 burgers (not little burgers, thinking they were kids size) and 3 regular fries .... so much food.

You learn after your first visit, now it’s little burgers and share a little fries

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I can’t eat from there or I feel like death afterwards!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Five Guys

The little fries are huge!

I'm a fat bird and can't manage all of them - they're delicious though.

The burgers are pretty tasty too.

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By *otsossieMan
over a year ago

Chesterfield

"I can’t eat from there or I feel like death afterwards!

Yep, it’s the fries!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"The portion sizes are mental.

They should be at those prices

They're doing Eat Out To Help Out

only £4.10 for fries and a Shake

So £8.20 for chips and a milkshake normally? That sounds pretty extortionate "

Yeah but you do get a lot for your money and the quality is really good. Definitely not something I have often though!

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By *acey_RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool

"I've never been but heard nothing but good reviews

Yeah I've never been because of their lack of decent veggie option.

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By *rincess peachWoman
over a year ago

shits creek

sorry not sorry to take your thread down another avenue but.... anyone fancy a five guys social when it's a bit safer?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I though this thread was something else!

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By *m3232Man
over a year ago

maidenhead

Never had a five guys but will try one soon.

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By *amaraBeaverbankWoman
over a year ago

Benidorm Spain

Aw man I miss five guys.

Used to live round the corner from one so would treat myself on payday. Agree little cheeseburger and fries all the way as the portions are massive. Shakes were amazing and those burgers mmmmmm

Don’t have them here and now I really want five guys!!

And maybe a burger afterwards

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By *otsossieMan
over a year ago

Chesterfield

"I though this thread was something else! "

I’ve been waiting for the innuendo tbh

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By *ily WhiteWoman
over a year ago

"sorry not sorry to take your thread down another avenue but.... anyone fancy a five guys social when it's a bit safer?

Yes! Can we share fries..they really are huge

Touch my milkshake though and I'll bite you

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By *inkysexpotMan
over a year ago

leeds

Five guys at the weekend it is

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By *rincess peachWoman
over a year ago

shits creek

"sorry not sorry to take your thread down another avenue but.... anyone fancy a five guys social when it's a bit safer?

Yes! Can we share fries..they really are huge

Touch my milkshake though and I'll bite you

It's a deal

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By *tarsky000Man
over a year ago

Harrow

I really like their burgers, well worth paying a little extra compared to McD or BK.

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By *eeleyWoman
over a year ago

Dudley

I think five guys is overrated

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By *eplicant JoWoman
over a year ago

Sussex countryside

Never had one of these, I would like to try them one day, just to see what they are like

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I love that place, they taste so damn good and always leave you full

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By *imon_hydeMan
over a year ago

Stockport

5 Guys are doing the 50% discount offer if you eat in Monday to Wednesday. Just saying...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Never been to one as they don’t have any burgers other than beef. Has this changed now?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I love that place, they taste so damn good and always leave you full"

Could say the same thing about some of my meets off here

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Never been to one as they don’t have any burgers other than beef. Has this changed now?"

Nope. I believe they do beef hotdogs too though. Their only veggie option is basically a cheeseburger without the burger but I'm very happy and satisfied with my fries and shake, don't really need more

Their shakes really are delicious though so I would say it's worth trying just for that.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Never been to one as they don’t have any burgers other than beef. Has this changed now?

Their shakes really are delicious though so I would say it's worth trying just for that. "

Thank you. Do love a good shake

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By *ty31Man
over a year ago

NW London

Never been to one, maybe I'll have to now.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don’t like it. My teenage son loves the place but I describe it like a overpriced McDonald’s. handmade burger is way better

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By *layfullsamMan
over a year ago

Solihull

Spicy Cajun ?

They seem to fill the cone and then do another scoop

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

its the rookie "five guys" mistake...

if people haven't eaten i tell people if its just you... get the small... if you are sharing, get the regular and split it, never get the large unless you are trying to feed a 3rd world country!!!

also.... if you are on a diet the burgers are actually not bad (if you are smart with the toppings/sauces the burgers themselves are low fat!).... but leave the fries as they are a diet killer!!!!!

1500 calories in a regular portion!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's all about their Cajun fries

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

When I did the calories research I was horrified... all the time I was blaming the burgers when it’s the fries!

In fact you could get 3 of the burgers and still consume less calories than the regular fries... you are way better off getting a small portion of chips from the local chippy

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"I though this thread was something else!

I’ve been waiting for the innuendo tbh"

We can't go past Five Guys in the Arndale without S making a smart arse comment about it

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"When I did the calories research I was horrified... all the time I was blaming the burgers when it’s the fries!

In fact you could get 3 of the burgers and still consume less calories than the regular fries... you are way better off getting a small portion of chips from the local chippy"

I tracked it on WW and it said around 520 cals for 3/4 portion of little fries. As it's a very occasional treat I can live with that (and in fact still lost half a lb)

The milkshake however was shocking. 714 cals just for the base, never mind the mix-ins!! Brought me to around 1000, for a DRINK!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’ve never had a burger or fries from this chain

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

I've had 4 guys

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Never heard of this chain till a been on fab

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

"When I did the calories research I was horrified... all the time I was blaming the burgers when it’s the fries!

In fact you could get 3 of the burgers and still consume less calories than the regular fries... you are way better off getting a small portion of chips from the local chippy

I tracked it on WW and it said around 520 cals for 3/4 portion of little fries. As it's a very occasional treat I can live with that (and in fact still lost half a lb)

The milkshake however was shocking. 714 cals just for the base, never mind the mix-ins!! Brought me to around 1000, for a DRINK!

the burgers and fries was my "special treat" when i was losing a bit of weight.... now its just the burgers!!!!!

bank holiday in 3 weeks time and i think a treat may be coming....

so maybe the questions should now be what do you put on your burger.......

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You people have tiny stomachs

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By *luebellRacerCouple
over a year ago

Shropshire

"You people have tiny stomachs

Not me! Sank pizza and 20 chicken wings for lunch

And just made a bacon, tomato, avocado pastry concoction for tea!

I like food ok!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I haven't been to one before but large portions sound good to me so I will go there next time.

I don't like places like burger King and McDonald's because the meals are only like a mouthful for me.

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By *uskymotoMan
over a year ago

Cumbria

Never heard of this chain. Just had a look and my closest is about 120 miles. Maybe a little bit too far. I'll stick with a home grilled rare rump steak once in a while.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"You people have tiny stomachs

Not me! Sank pizza and 20 chicken wings for lunch

And just made a bacon, tomato, avocado pastry concoction for tea!

I like food ok!

Ok that's a little extreme there, leave something for the rest of us

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The portion sizes are mental.

They should be at those prices

They're doing Eat Out To Help Out

only £4.10 for fries and a Shake

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I'm also running at eat out to help scheme

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I do love 5guys

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By *agneto.Man
over a year ago

Bham

"I do love 5guys

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

"I haven't been to one before but large portions sound good to me so I will go there next time.

I don't like places like burger King and McDonald's because the meals are only like a mouthful for me. "

best way to describe their normal burger would be something akin to a double whopper... but its so... so much nicer!!!!

do not order the large fries... you will be eating "potato" for a week!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Definitely a sharing portion.

Tbh I’m not a huge fan of their chips, they make a big deal about frying in peanut oil, but - hmmm. "

Have you ever been to Twisted Burger Company in Sheffield? They're v good!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’ve just had to see if any are near me... sadly not! Now I’m going to have to be brave enough to drive to Bristol one afternoon and try it haha

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By *edangel_2013Woman
over a year ago

southend

First time I went to a Five Guys they messed up my order. They upgraded me to a large meal and gave me vouchers for another 3 meals.

Their customer service is 2nd to none.

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