Five Guys, which counts Barack Obama as a fan, has been serving burgers and fries across the pond for almost three decades and is already winning praise from Brits following the opening of its Covent Garden branch last July.
This week the American import opened its fourth UK site, in Friary Street, Guildford and is due to open in Kingston next month.
The restaurant prides itself on sourcing ingredients locally and that everything is prepared and freshly made on site. There are no freezers; burgers are hand pattied each morning and fries are made from fresh potatoes, cut and cooked in peanut oil 'broadwalk' style.
The concept is simple, choose a burger (the menu has single or double options) and then add choices from the list of 15 toppings (and yes you can have all 15 if you want).
Fries come plain or spicy and, bar a couple of additional items on the menu, such as a hot dog and a veggie sandwich, that's about it - there are no frills. But then what fast food comes with frills?
The refreshing thing about Five Guys is that it doesn't pretend to be anything other than what it is - a fast food joint that does really good fast food.
Five Guys can be found at 25 - 26 Friary Street, Guildford, GU1 4EH. Tel: 01483 570580. The Kingston branch is due to open at The Rotunda, Clarence Street, Kingston, next month.
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