The Inkling Volume 1

Kerry does
“ Five Guys”
The bright lights and interior were what attracted me first; I could hear the distant humming
of the radio and the hissing noises of cooking as I approached the diner-styled restaurant.
The overwhelming smell of the classic burgers and fries grew more intense as I strolled
through the glass doors of Five Guys. Bright lights illuminated the place, which had a
consistent red and white colour scheme throughout. The red leather booths seemed to fill
the space, with bar like windows allowing you to look out onto the square whilst you enjoyed
your meal. The menu matched the American diner interior, with the meal choices consisting
of a range of burgers, fries, sandwiches and more. They even had complimentary refillable
drinks or milkshakes!
With good customer service and cheap prices, we chose our meals in no time and soon
tucked into the paper bags of food we were given. After watching our meals being cooked
over the work top, unwrapping the foiled food, and ripping the bags open at our table, we
were met with our cheeseburgers and fries. Although they may not have looked like much
(and may have been worth more than what they were), as I took my first bite I was delighted
with a mouthful of too-good-to-be-true deliciousness, with the fries adding more flavour to
my course and to my delight. A while later, I was beaten and couldn’t come to finish my
meal. I savoured the taste, but even that became too much, with the smell of the cooking
adding to my fullness.
Five Guys- is it really worth the hype? My answer is yes; with the cool, American-diner style
interior and menu, it’s a place many will enjoy, especially those who like fast food. Saying
that, however, the next time I go I may have to save up, with the prices being slightly higher
than the food is worth. Despite this, overall I highly recommend Five Guys as a destination to
go to with friends after a trip to the cinema or bowling alley - the restaurant is located
centrally in the Cambridge Leisure Park. Five Guys is the perfect place to go to for a take
away or stay-in meal: full of that classic American food taste and feel and ideal if you want a
quick meal out before you catch the train home. Would I go again? Yes, I will when I want a
big treat, and am very hungry!