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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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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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"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 (user no longer on site) OP
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"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. "
Make sure you bring a friend lol |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"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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"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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"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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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) OP
over a year ago
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"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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"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. "
Yeah I've never been because of their lack of decent veggie option. |
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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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"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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Yes! Can we share fries..they really are huge
Touch my milkshake though and I'll bite you  |
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"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 (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"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
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"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. "
Thank you. Do love a good shake |
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"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!!! "
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 |
"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!!! "
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 *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 (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"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 *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
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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 (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"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
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"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 "
I'm also running at eat out to help scheme  |
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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
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"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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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.
