In-N-Out Burger, the cultish California chain, hasn’t made it east of Arizona yet, but fans may find an adequate substitute with Five Guys Burgers, a Washington, D.C.-area chain that opened its first Dallas branch near the Galleria in June. Five Guys clones the In-N-Out formula, from the red-and-white tiled interior to the simplistic menu of burgers, hot dogs, grilled cheese sandwiches, and fries. In fact, Five Guys goes In-N-Out one better—or is that worse?—by not offering shakes. Available in single- or double-patty, Five Guys’ burgers had irregular edges that spoke of hand-shaping, though they weren’t particularly flavorful or juicy. The shtick was the “toppings”: nothing more than a bunch of condiments but—oooh—free. Fries, which are partially cooked then popped back in the fryer when you order, came plain or coated with an off-putting cayenne pepper mix called “Cajun Spice.” Oddly, they were served in a tall Styrofoam cup; Five Guys is definitely not green. And with a typical order coming in at $6 to $8, it’s not fast-food cheap, either.
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