Reno, NV 89509
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I grew up on the West Coast in San Diego, so it’s no surprise—I’m a die-hard In-N-Out fan. The only burger I’ve ever known and loved was the "Animal Style" cheeseburger (patty cooked in mustard, with grilled onions, special spread, and pickles). That burger was with me through childhood, through my ups and downs, and still has a special place in my heart.
During my two years living in New Jersey, I was introduced to the East Coast’s go-to burger spot—Five Guys. One day, I was craving In-N-Out, but of course, there were none to be found. So, I gave Five Guys a shot, hoping it would be a decent stand-in. Well, I was blown away. The burger was substantial, huge, loaded with toppings, and insanely fresh. I never thought I’d crave another burger besides In-N-Out, but Five Guys earned a spot in my burger-loving heart. Maybe the love has something to do with the fact that neither place uses freezers—yep, even the fries are never frozen.
At Five Guys, you can customize your burger like crazy or just trust them and “go all the way” with their award-winning combo of toppings: mayo, lettuce, pickles, tomatoes, grilled mushrooms, ketchup, grilled onions, and mustard. Plus, they’ve got other options like jalapeños, green peppers, A-1 sauce, BBQ sauce, and hot sauce. The possibilities are endless.
And just when I thought the burger was the main event, my family and friends were like, “Wait, there’s more!” Their Cajun fries and milkshakes are equally as so drool worthy. The Cajun fries hit just the right amount of spice, fried in peanut oil, always fresh, though a little oily in the bag. And their milkshakes? Absolutely refreshing, packed with flavor, and no weird preservatives.
One day, I decided to step away from the burgers and tried their hot dogs. Turns out, Five Guys also serves delicious hot dogs. I had mine “all the way,” and every bite was a “Yum!” moment. I’d recommend giving their dogs a try for sure.
Service at Five Guys is on point. The staff has great energy, and they’re always communicating to make sure everything runs smoothly. I love how fast they prep the food, handing it off with a smile.
Five Guys and In-N-Out will forever be at the top of my burger list. They’re different, but both are so good, I honestly can’t choose a favorite. Oh, and one last thing—they have complimentary peanuts, self-serve style. As if burgers, fries, and milkshakes weren’t enough, right?
Notes
-Place an order online without creating an account. Skip the line, head straight to pickup, and just let them know you ordered online—super convenient.
-They don’t have a veggie patty, but they’ve got enough toppings to build a pretty solid veggie burger. Double up on the cheese.
-Plenty of parking available
-Complimentary self serve roasted peanuts available
-Mix as many flavors as you'd like for your milkshakes
