Five Guys

Tried this new location near the Riverside Plaza. Great location, poor access. We parked off the alley. We were greeted immediately and proceeded to the counter to order. Small cheeseburger, with lettuce, tomato, pickles and mustard. Regular cheeseburger (with two pattys) and all the condiments. The burgers were big, moist and delicious. We ordered a small fries and it came in a small cup in the bag (all orders are delivered in a brown paper bag) and an equal amount dumped into the bag. Like all fresh cut fries (Inn-N-Out), their shelf life is fleeting. As they sat, the more they lost their luster. Seemed to happen fairly rapidly. They offer self serve peanuts in the shell which add to the value of the visit. The music lent itself to a louder, crazier time than this blustery Monday but I can see how the evenings might be livelier. Food-4Service-4Value-5

$21 and change for a Little Burger, Little Fries and a banana salted-caramel shake. Free peanuts in the shell are available to snack on while you wait (and you will wait a while).The Little Burger actually would rate 4 stars on it's own. It's a good size with about a 1/2-inch-thick patty. You have to tell them what you want on the burger, but the toppings are ample yet balanced. There are many choices for toppings and condiments. The bun started to fall apart almost immediately, but I managed to salvage it. The burger was overall really good but not entirely worth $8+.The fries were a big serving of the worst tasting, soggiest, greasiest potatoes I've ever seen. The 5 Guys website says they are twice fried, so you would think they would be crisp. These were just limp and overbrowned. I would never order these again.There was something "off" happening with the shake station, so your mileage may vary on that. First of all, there was no one making shakes. When I reminded the staffer that I still was owed a shake, she had to go in the back and find someone to come out and make it. Apparently, there were a couple of tickets ahead of mine (which I think were for completed Door Dash orders - meaning that a couple of people did not get the shakes they ordered). When the girl made my shake, she just layered the toppings between dollops of vanilla soft serve shake mix. They call them mix-ins, but there was no mixing going on. The taste was just vanilla with only a nuance of banana puree or caramel here and there. This location is a slightly hard to get to spot with limited parking and many unhoused folks sleeping in the alley behind the store. There's no drive-thru. I think that 5 Guys is going to have to step it up at this location if they want to develop a loyal clientele.There's lots of places in the immediate area to get a burger for the same price or less and much better fries. I doubt that I'll be back.

Yes!....this place is expensive for burgers. The cajun fries are very tasty and the burger is delicious as well. Its a 2 patty burger, so its filling for me. I couldn't finish it in one serving. I've heard people say they are expensive, but sheesh! $20 for a fast food burger combo....no thank you! I finally tried it, because I wanted to see what they were about, so now that I've finally cured my curiosity, it's a one and done.

Opening Day! Finally!Easy parking, great service. Looks like they were ready for 1st day. Lots of staff on hand!

Beyond excited they are here close by! Fabulous experience, freshly made burgers and fries, jist the way we like them, wonderful customer service! Clean restaurant! Will be back again and again!

Glad to see another quality restaurant chain open in Riverside. Looking forward to seeing more open up. Have read good things about Five Guys.

I realize it's a new location but it's operating like it's never had 5guys. I've been to other locations before and this was a let down. I wouldn't even go back to return my order it was so bad.

The best five guys I've gone to. Reminded me why it's more expensive than in n out (because the quality and taste are worth it). Service was great and space was clean. Burgers and fries portions were huge!

Ordered 2 cheeseburgers with a large fry, spot on taste and flavor omg it was so good. Stoked that there's a location right by my house!!! Lovin' it

Have come to this new location a few times and each visit, it gets better! Staff is welcoming and food is delicious. Fries were amazing. I always make sure to get a large so that I have extra to take home with me. Will be back again!!