Five Guys Burgers and Fries

Now, onto another local fave:

Five Guys Burgers & Fries
several locations all around Chicago & burbs,
but I went to the newly opened Bloomingdale location

I just picked up the latest copy of Chicago magazine and featured on the front was the monstrosity of a burger at Five Guys. They have, apparently, made the list of Top 30 Burgers in Chicago. Although they didn't make the top 10 (they were 25 or something like that) in the 'zine, they are definitely on MY top 5 fave burgers (and those FRIES!!)

Alrightly.. enough words. You guys just want pictures anyway ;)



a close-up of the burger & fries



my friend's double w' cheese, lettuce, tomato, & ketchup (kinda boring if you ask me hehe)



my double w' cheese, bbq sauce, and grilled onions..

Now, if you've never been to 5G before, here's how to order...

(1) They have the option of a Regular Hamburger (with(out) cheese / bacon) or a Little Hamburger (with(out) cheese / bacon)... a LITTLE burger is just a single. A REGULAR is a DOUBLE.

(2) ALL toppings are free! (see below)
* Mayo
* Relish*
* Onions*
* Lettuce
* Pickles
* Tomatoes
* Grilled Onions
* Grilled Mushrooms
* Ketchup
* Mustard
* Jalapeno Peppers*
* Green Peppers
* A-1 Sauce*
* Bar-B-Q Sauce*
* Hot Sauce*
* Upon Request Only

(3) Their fries come "Regular" or "Large".. honestly, I have no clue how big the large is.. because every time I've gone I can never even finish the Regular sized fries. Also, their fries can be seasoned with Cajun spices... DO IT!!! Well, if you aren't a fan of spices, don't, but otherwise, be prepared to enjoy some of the best cajun fries around!

(4) If you are taking your order to go, DO NOT close the paper bag! As instructed by a 5G employee once, I kept the bag open until I got to my location. Why? If you trap the steam inside, the fries get soggy :)

So if this has your mouth watering or your stomach grumbling yet, stop reading this RIGHT now and head out to your local Five Guys! :)