Five Guys puts burger customization and fries at the center of its menu. These alternatives offer different approaches, from smashed patties and chargrilled burgers to tighter classic menus.
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Good for: burgers and shakes with a different sides menu
Why similar: Shake Shack has burgers, fries and shakes for a similar outing, but its sides and burger lineup are more defined.
Key difference: Shake Shack offers crinkle-cut fries and chicken options; Five Guys is more centered on choosing individual toppings.
Good for: smashed burgers and seasoned fries
Why similar: Smashburger is a useful alternative for made-to-order patties if you prefer a composed burger to choosing every topping.
Key difference: Smashburger emphasizes its smashed-patty technique and composed menu items, while Five Guys lets customers build topping combinations.
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Good for: chargrilled burgers and varied sides
Why similar: Habit serves burgers and fries too, with chargrilled patties and a more varied menu beyond burgers.
Key difference: Habit offers chargrilled burgers, salads and chicken sandwiches; Five Guys offers a more customization-led burger lineup.
Good for: burger meals with breakfast and chicken options
Why similar: Whataburger covers a burger-and-fries craving while offering breakfast and chicken when the group wants something else.
Key difference: Whataburger spans chicken and breakfast offerings; Five Guys focuses more on customized burgers, fries and shakes.
Good for: a narrower classic burger menu
Why similar: In-N-Out is worth considering for the basics—hamburgers, cheeseburgers, fries and shakes—with fewer menu decisions.
Key difference: In-N-Out has fewer listed menu categories, while Five Guys highlights its wide burger-topping selection.
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