Five Guys vs In & Out

Not like I do a lot of these, but it's always fun having a food showdown. The first time I took my first bite of Five Guys, I obnoxiously proclaimed "this is so much better than In & Out!". The second time I stepped into Five Guys, I said the exact same thing. When we went to meet up with some friends in Fremont for this showdown, I proudly said that I was going in biased and will be choosing Five Guys.

... half an In & Out and a mini Five Guys later... I humbly changed my mind as I looked at my score sheet. In & Out had beat out a Five Guys burger by one vote! The Five Guys patty came out better and juicier and the hot sauce helped to intensify the flavor of the patty, but I have to give it to In & Out for their better presentation of the burger in full as well as their toasted bun. For some odd reason, it was the bun that actually won me over. Not being a fan of sesame and non-toasted buns, Five Guys lost the battle, which eventually led to me inching towards In & Out more.

Burgers side by side... presentation wise: In & Out ftw!

When Five Guys opens in Sunnyvale, showdown #2 shall begin...