Five Guys Coming To Ireland

drumswan · 28-01-2015 10:37am #1

http://www.irishtimes.com/business/commercial-property/dermot-desmond-s-sons-to-bring-five-guys-to-ireland-1.2081479

YES

BaZmO* · 28-01-2015 1:55pm

Never heard of them until this thread.

Portions look HUGE! Personally I'm not a big fan of oversized portions as I hate leaving food so I just end up pigging out until I feel sick.

On the plus side (no pun intended), all their food seems to be made fresh, and the chips look great.

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earlytobed · 28-01-2015 2:12pm

I thought this thread would be about 5 male tourists looking for dining advice:)

fjon · 28-01-2015 3:27pm

Eaten there in various places in the US and am a fan.
I wonder will they serve the same size portions? The portions of chips are absolutely enormous, and there is no way a normal person could get through a burger and regular fries.

The US stores all have complimentary peanuts which you can snack on while waiting for an order (it takes a LONG time to get your burger). Curious to see whether the Irish stores will do that.

wtlltw · 28-01-2015 5:11pm

Been to the the one in Birmingham (UK) and the portions are big (and the peanuts are there too)

vicwatson · 28-01-2015 5:16pm

Yes, the Desmond sons have the franchise I do believe, look forward to eating there.

vicwatson · 28-01-2015 5:17pm

BaZmO* wrote: »

Never heard of them until this thread.

Portions look HUGE! Personally I'm not a big fan of oversized portions as I hate leaving food so I just end up pigging out until I feel sick.

On the plus side (no pun intended), all their food seems to be made fresh, and the chips look great.

That's a fair sized portion alright

:D

L1011 · 28-01-2015 5:50pm

My sister is a big fan of their veggie "burger" substitute - fried mushrooms and onions, cheese, salad. Mainly went there as it was the only place nearby that had vinegar for the chips though (was in the US).

dudara · 28-01-2015 6:45pm

I *nearly* always eat in a Five Guys whenever I'm in the US. I'm a big fan - lovely juicy burgers, lashings of classic toppings and no problems at all with providing a lettuce wrap. Their fries are lovely. Portions are large-ish but not crazy big.

sasta le · 28-01-2015 6:48pm

This a franchise being bought by a rich family?Sounds boring to me but prob be lapped up

Shenshen · 29-01-2015 11:03am

I've never heard of them before and I can't say I'm overly thrilled - another burger chain?

It would be nice to get a bit of variety in the fast food market.

Dial Hard · 29-01-2015 2:14pm

Shenshen wrote: »

It would be nice to get a bit of variety in the fast food market.

WHHHHHYYYYYYYY couldn't they have bought a Chipotle franchise??????

jaymcg91 · 29-01-2015 10:43pm

Dial Hard wrote: »

WHHHHHYYYYYYYY couldn't they have bought a Chipotle franchise??????

I literally would be done with life if Chipotle came here.

rubadub · 01-02-2015 12:42am

Shenshen wrote: »

It would be nice to get a bit of variety in the fast food market.

There was talk of taco bell coming here, not sure what happened.

I see they are in the uk
http://www.tacobelluk.co.uk/

Good to see freshly cut chips in this place.

L1011 · 01-02-2015 4:03pm

Taco Bell have never got on well in the UK - few attempts now

Bateman · 03-02-2015 7:10pm

Have heard good things about them before now, will definitely be trying once anyway

Nonoperational · 12-02-2015 5:21pm

Bacon Cheeseburger all the way with fries. Approx 2000 calories of goodness.

Red Wolf · 14-02-2015 12:25am

jaymcg91 wrote: »

I literally would be done with life if Chipotle came here.

Nom, Chipoltle is the business

Novella · 14-02-2015 4:25am

I say this while posting from bed with an upset tummy that cannot handle food right now - Five Guys is incredible.

I live in the US now and there's one about a five minute drive from my home and it is so good. Their fries are unbelievable, mmm. I share a regular portion with my husband and step son, the portions are crazy!

The burgers are the best. Burger King, McDonald's etc. are not comparable. So good!

biko · 14-02-2015 4:27am

I eat there sometimes when I'm in the US for business.
Just another burger chain, nothing special imo.

jennyjoy · 18-02-2015 2:40pm

I can not convey how excited I am to hear this

Winty · 14-04-2015 4:40pm

I live in Wimbledon , went into the new branch just opened last month on Saturday and got a takeaway.
Bacon Cheesburger and small chips by 2, nothing else no drinks. Total bill £27.00 (37.4152 EUR)

Was not worth the money, it was nice but that sort of money for a takeaway in Wimbledon will not work, I have seen the business they do in Soho/Covent Garden but thats all tourists happy to pay big money.
Everyone should try it once but I dont think Ireland wants that sort of price point for burger and chips.

vicwatson · 14-04-2015 4:41pm

jennyjoy wrote: »

I can not convey how excited I am to hear this

Is that you Padraig Harrington

jaymcg91 · 17-04-2015 8:15am

Winty wrote: »

I live in Wimbledon , went into the new branch just opened last month on Saturday and got a takeaway.
Bacon Cheesburger and small chips by 2, nothing else no drinks. Total bill £27.00 (37.4152 EUR)

Was not worth the money, it was nice but that sort of money for a takeaway in Wimbledon will not work, I have seen the business they do in Soho/Covent Garden but thats all tourists happy to pay big money.
Everyone should try it once but I dont think Ireland wants that sort of price point for burger and chips.

That's outrageous compared to the prices in the U.S.

Marcusm · 17-04-2015 8:21pm

Novella wrote: »

The burgers are the best. Burger King, McDonald's etc. are not comparable. So good!

Hardly what they would see as their competitors.

Winty wrote: »

I live in Wimbledon , went into the new branch just opened last month on Saturday and got a takeaway.
Bacon Cheesburger and small chips by 2, nothing else no drinks. Total bill £27.00 (37.4152 EUR)

Was not worth the money, it was nice but that sort of money for a takeaway in Wimbledon will not work, I have seen the business they do in Soho/Covent Garden but thats all tourists happy to pay big money.
Everyone should try it once but I dont think Ireland wants that sort of price point for burger and chips.

I'd much prefer a Byron burger any day of the week. Simpler, more comfortable, comparable in price.

Bench Press · 18-04-2015 7:34am

jaymcg91 wrote: »

That's outrageous compared to the prices in the U.S.

I paid about the same here in Guildford, nice burger and all that, but not worth £15

Voltex · 18-04-2015 6:42pm

I think that 5 Guys coming to Ireland just reflects a change in the type of experience people are looking for.

In the States you have a surge in the casual fast dining chains such as Shake Shack, In & Out Burger, Twisted Root..etc..etc. It only stands to reason that the trend crosses the pond. Personally Im looking forward to the opeing!

vicwatson · 18-04-2015 6:48pm

After winning the Honda open

http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/news/article31035397.ece/67912/MOBILE/w300-dyn/2015-03-03_iri_7465683_I4.JPG

Just a little Samba · 18-04-2015 6:56pm

I had 5 guys while I was doing bit of work in UW Madison a while back and I remember paying about $15 for 2 burgers, 1 fries (fries were massive portions, no need for 2 bags) and 2 cokes for me and the lady friend.

The price difference between the US and the UK is insane and definitely not worth it.

If it's those kind of prices in Ireland I'll be avoiding and Bunsen will continue to get my business, cheaper and better burgers anyway.

squonk · 20-04-2015 10:52am

Crazy money alright. Afterall, it's just some minceand flavourings. 15 quid in the UK translates to closer to 20 euro here. That's heading into steak territory. Not worth it at all!

Novella · 21-04-2015 10:56pm

Marcusm wrote: »

Hardly what they would see as their competitors.

Would you be more agreeable if I said that their burgers are better than In N Out? Or Smash Burger? I'd say that their competitors are any fast food restaurants selling similar food at a similar price. You can get a burger and fries at McDonalds and you can get a burger and fries at Five Guys, both for under $10 here in the US.

Faith · 22-04-2015 1:22am

It's like CA$14 (~E10) for a burger and fries in Vancouver at Five Guys. It's one of the more expensive fast food chains, and I wouldn't say it's much better. I'm more partial to Carl's Jr really.

hopgog · 22-04-2015 1:25am

Wonder if Zoe Quinn will come for the grand opening

Marcusm · 22-04-2015 1:38am

Novella wrote: »

Would you be more agreeable if I said that their burgers are better than In N Out? Or Smash Burger? I'd say that their competitors are any fast food restaurants selling similar food at a similar price. You can get a burger and fries at McDonalds and you can get a burger and fries at Five Guys, both for under $10 here in the US.

I don't think I've been disagreeable although I may disagree!

Cheapest 5Guys hamburger in the UK is £6.75 with fries at £2.75. Byron is precisely the same price for table service and an agreeable atmosphere. Whatever about the US, 5Guys will be pitching itself against Jo'burger, GBK, and Nandos in the irish market. It will not be comparable pricing to McDs or BK unless they are looking to pay out large franchise fees for a low priced product.