great but pricey burgers (and little else). five guys is a good choice to satisfy that burger & fries craving. they offer several toppings for your burger, including peppers, steak sauce, and grilled mushrooms and onions. they also sell hot dogs, but these are average at best.
three complaints:
being a chain not originating in the south, they offer no slaw or chili. i can live without the latter, but i need slaw on my burgers and especially on my hot dogs.
if you want variety, you won't find it at five guys. burgers, fries, hot dogs. that's it. no chicken, no wraps, no salads, no onion rings. but it's a formula that has worked to build a substantial following, so i don't expect that to change anytime soon.
also, five guys is too expensive. don't get me wrong - the quality of the beef patties is outstanding and their burgers taste fantastic, but it costs at least $7 to get a burger, fries and drink. that's too much for fast food. one can get comparable quality from cook out for much less.
the burgers come in two sizes, and i've yet to be so hungry that i needed to buy the larger one. the smaller burger is substantial. two sizes of french fry servings are also available. a single small order of fries is large enough to serve as the side order for 2-4 people. as a bonus, they provide malt vinegar for the fries.
another bonus, an endless supply of roasted peanuts at your disposal, should you have the craving while waiting for your food.
five guys has two winston locations - this one off of hanes mall blvd. and another on robinhood. i believe another has recently opened in greensboro, in the former swensen's location at friendly center.
overall, 6/10.