Lois Vetoed Clark’s Original Headline for Five Guys Review
Lois's simple 5 guys burger: Just meat and cheese
Five Guys Burgers and Fries (locations popping up all over Chicago’s north side) provided an incredibly satisfying burger and fry fix. I, however, have had to endure an endless round of jokes about me and “Five Guys” ever since our visit. I won’t elaborate, but I will say that Clark thinks he’s oh so funny. I say not so much.
Clark's 5guy's burger: With the works, he learned to eat it in the tinfoil
But down to the important stuff. Namely, these guys know burgers and they take their time making them. This isn’t “fast” food; you’re going to wait 10 minutes or so for your order – but patience, it’s worth it. Five Guys burgers are juicy with plenty of fresh toppings and all that, but a warning — unless you’re super hungry go for the “little” burger. And don’t forget to specify your toppings. They put a lot of extra non-traditional toppings on the burgers so if you are a picky eater, make sure to tell them what you want out of this list posted by the register. The regular size is actually two patties and if you’re going to get fries (please do, they’re lovely) there’s no way you’re going to finish because this place literally heaps fries in your bag until its overflowing. Ditto if you plan to enjoy the self-serve peanut appetizer (fill your own basket). Either way, you’ll trudge out of Five Guys in a food coma and a few pounds heavier, I don’t care how fast your metabolism is.
As a side note, the Five Guys location by Loyola is a short walk from the New 400 Theatre , so it’s a great for a pre-movie meal. If you haven’t stopped by the theatre (which just re-opened this summer), check it out. Matinees are only $5 til 6 p.m. and it’s $7.50 a ticket after for first run movies in an anti-multiplex setting.
