Five Guys — Review by Daym Drops
Chicago, United States — Fast food burgers and hot dogs
The reviewer visited Five Guys to explore hidden menu items, trying several specialty burgers, hot dogs, and a custom milkshake. Most items received high ratings, with particular praise for the King Shreds bacon cheeseburger hot dog and the A1 sauce monster burger, though pricing was considered steep. The reviewer appreciated the quality and creativity of the hidden menu options despite some authenticity concerns with the Chicago dog.
What was great: King Shreds bacon cheeseburger hot dog (rated 5/5), soft bun quality, crispy bacon, seasoned beef, free toppings, custom milkshake with all flavors, Cajun fries, A1 sauce burger with double patty and jalapeños (rated 5/5), grilled and raw onions
What could improve: Expensive pricing ($15.13 for single hot dog), Chicago dog missing bright green relish (not authentic), jalapeños on Chicago dog don't add significant spice
The Dishes
The reviewer sampled several hidden menu items from Five Guys, starting with the King Shreds special bacon cheeseburger hot dog priced at $15.13 with tax. This item featured bacon, beef, cheese, grilled and raw onions, mustard, vinegar, and ketchup on a soft bun. The bacon was extra crispy and the beef well-seasoned, earning a perfect five out of five rating. The reviewer noted this was the best hidden menu item in the fast food game.
A custom milkshake combined chocolate, strawberry, Oreo cookies, double stuff Oreo cream, peanut butter, Reese's cups, salted caramel, banana, bacon, coffee, blackberry, and whipped cream for $6.99. Despite mixing every flavor, the shake maintained decent balance with strawberry, Oreo, and Reese's coming through strongest, creating an interesting sweet tartness that rated four out of five.
The Cajun fries arrived in a heavy bag with peanuts and were thoroughly coated with Cajun seasoning. The reviewer tried them with a ketchup and vinegar combination, finding the tangy condiment pairing dampened the Cajun spice slightly while adding more flavor complexity, rating this combination a three out of five.
A Chicago-style dog featured a split hot dog with jalapeños, pickles, onion, and mustard on a soft bun. The reviewer criticized it for lacking the bright green relish essential to authentic Chicago dogs, calling it Chicago-adjacent rather than true Chicago style, and rated it three and a half out of five.
The final item was the A1 sauce monster burger with double patties, bacon, jalapeños, pickles, grilled and raw onions, hella cheese, and A1 sauce. The reviewer was so impressed they gave it a perfect five out of five rating, calling it exceptional with lingering flavors that excited the taste buds in unprecedented ways.
The Experience
The location held special significance as the reviewer mentioned going viral at this Five Guys location across from Tungsten College back in 2012. The atmosphere allowed the reviewer to recreate that moment. The restaurant provided ample napkins, which were needed given the messiness of the burger items. Staff appeared attentive to the customer's needs.
Value and Pricing
Pricing was a significant concern throughout the review. The total bill reached $58.13 across two receipts for multiple items. Individual items included the King Shreds hot dog at $15.13, the custom shake at $6.99, and the burgers and fries at various prices. The reviewer repeatedly commented that Five Guys was charging too much, particularly calling out the $15.13 price for a single hot dog as unreasonable, stating y'all are bugging even while acknowledging the quality.
Notable Moments
I don't want to eat a hot dog the regular way ever again after having it like this
This bacon cheese dog is the best dag on hidden menu item. Wow. In the fast food game.
That's it, fat boy. Put it down. Five guys. We came. We saw. We conquered your monster burger.
The Verdict
Five Guys delivers exceptional quality with creative hidden menu items that justify exploration, particularly the specialty hot dogs and custom burgers. However, the premium pricing makes these items luxury fast food options rather than everyday choices. Best for enthusiasts willing to pay top dollar for customization and quality ingredients. The reviewer's enthusiasm suggests Five Guys hidden menu is worth trying at least once, especially items like the King Shreds hot dog and A1 sauce burger, though casual budget-conscious diners should approach with caution regarding pricing.