Having seen a load of hype on other blogs about this new (in Britain) American fast food chain I just had to visit their newest store while on a shopping trip to Cardiff last month.
Situated in the Brewery Quarter , but the entrance is on Caroline Street , or more know as the locals Chippy Alley which is quite apt for a fast food venue.
Five Guys is all i thought it would be , bold brash and very American. The first thing you notice is the branding ,Red and white everywhere which is cool. Another thing is Potatoes. everywhere you look there are bags of potatoes and Five Guys ethos all over the walls, I like this, even though it was just something for me to read while waiting for my burger!
The menu choice is extensive, practically every burger you can imagine, oh and the toppings! This confused me a bit, but the server noticed quite quickly I was a newbie and guided me through. I went for a regular cheeseburger with all the toppings minus jalapenos and a side of five guys fries. Taste wise the burger was good, much more rustic than a normal fast food burger and somehow felt much more 'beefy.' The fries however were delicious, cooked in peanut oil they were crispy , crunchy and down right scrumptious.
Now i have to mention the drinks, these were a experience in themselves. Milkshakes ( which looked divine) are made by the staff but you help yourself to the drinks. served from a super modern touch screen dispenser you can practically have any drink you want. Choose any Coca Cola Company drink and choose a flavour. Cherry , Lemon, Vanilla, Lime , Orange.... You name it they had it. i went for a safe Cherry Diet Coke.
I wouldn't agree with Five Guys motto 'Heaven in a paper bag,' as the food was just Fast and Fresh and not much more. Visit for the experience, its great and the service, even better.
