Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries Opening in the Village
Posted at 03:19:11 PM in Cheap eats, Restaurant openings, West Village restaurantsby Kathleen Squires
Folks at the West 55th Street branch of the Washington, D.C.-based fast-food chain have confirmed that Manhattan's second Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries will be opening its doors next Sunday, 2/17, at 296 Bleecker Street (at Seventh Avenue South, replacing the dreadful Villa Pazzo). Judging from Eater's reports of the cattle-sized crowds that flocked to the 55th Street shop in November, this may be the spot to break the curse at this Village corner, which has housed about four restaurants in as many years.
Correction: Reader "burgers" rightly points out that Five Guys is based in Virginia rather than D.C.
Good to hear - but its a VIRGINIA chain, not DC....
Posted by: burgers | February 11, 2008 at 11:07 AM
Good point about 5 guys being in based in Virinia. The only reason there are several stores in the District is so that people from the 703 can eat them when they are working or partying (read:vomiting) in the District. Otherwise, nobody here really eats there.
I can't believe the good people of New York have bought into this overrated place.
Posted by: dcguy | February 22, 2008 at 07:16 PM
five guys actually isnt that bad, but its not that good either. more burger king than pj clarkes.
Posted by: me | February 25, 2008 at 11:58 PM
five guys actually isnt that bad, but its not that good either. more burger king than pj clarkes.
Posted by: me | February 25, 2008 at 11:59 PM
got to visit the bleeker st 5 guys today and the food was great, the place was clean busy and i didnt wait long for my food, customer service a plus...very nice cashier
free toppings and free refills a plus
nice juicy burgers never rare i luv it!
fries were great...
55st needs a few tips from bleeker st.
Posted by: jen | February 29, 2008 at 04:51 PM
five guys actually isnt that bad, but its not that good either. more burger king than pj clarkes.
Youre sort of like a rain delay in a no hit bid arent you.
Posted by: nathan jefferson | March 10, 2008 at 09:42 AM
Five guys burgers are pretty good, I wouldn't say they are stellar.
The fries are great! I just wish they served milkshakes...
Posted by: Chris | September 17, 2008 at 08:50 PM
Five guys makes great burgers. Truly a great addition to NYC. Keep the menu simple and keep the high quality production up , and this will succeed.
Posted by: ralph Petrillo | March 30, 2009 at 04:02 PM
Looking at the business in Greenwich Village , nyc, and it is inconsistent. Most likely due to pricing. Basically a cheeseburger , fries and coke costs 10.00t o 12.00 depending on size of burger. In this economy a little bit expensive. Looked up charges on a franchise, and there is no way they are making a profit. they are lucky to sell 200 to 300 burgers a day. if they are doing 300 then they are grossing 3000 a day in stores that cost 15,000 to $ 20,000 a month for rent. In addition royalty fee is 7% and advertising fee is 3%. So that is approximately an additional $ 10,000a month in cost. Anyone who is buying these franchises is not going to make money only the people selling them will make money.
Posted by: ralph Petrillo | October 05, 2009 at 01:16 PM