The Best Five Guys Menu Item Blows Its Burgers Out Of The Water

Five Guys may not be one of the biggest fast food beef slingers in the world but it does have a solid reputation for delivering heaping helpings of delicious burgers. (Perhaps you've seen the pull quote from The Washington Post calling them "Willy Wonkas of Burgercraft" which many stores proudly display as part of their signage.) But despite its emphasis on beef patties, Five Guys does have a wider selection of menu items, including veggie sandwiches, hot dogs, grilled cheese, and french fries. Believe it or not, the best item on the menu is a member of that last category; not a burger at all. That's right, our favorite food at Five Guys is the chain's Cajun fries.

When our reviewer ranked all the menu items available at Five Guys, the Cajun fries came out as the clear winner over other popular items like the Little Cheeseburger and the Little Bacon Burger. As with the brand's regular fries, they're cooked in refined peanut oil but have a large dose of Cajun seasoning added. 

So, what is it that gives these spiced potatoes the top spot? As our reviewer said, "They're cooked perfect every time, are never 'too much' in flavor, and no matter which size you order, you're promised a heap of fries in your bag."

While we can't get enough of the Cajun spicing on our fries, not everyone feels the same way. In fact, "regular or Cajun style?" is a bit of a contested topic amongst Five Guys fans. One Redditor complained the Cajun fries are "overly seasoned spice bombs that kinda ruined my meal." Those in the Cajun fry camp, however, are passionate defenders. Many Redditors on the same thread took a strongly pro-Cajun fry position with comments like: "That's how fries are meant to be. Sorry your taste buds are inferior."

Can't decide between regular fries and Cajun ones? Why not split the difference? Some Redditors suggest ordering regular fries with a side of Cajun seasoning. Five Guys will do this for you, no problem, and that way you can control the exact amount of seasoning you want per fry.

Wherever you land on the Cajun versus regular debate, you might have some concerns about your Five Guys fries coming out a little soggy. If so, don't forget to follow this Five Guys food hack to get the crispiest fries possible.