Nearly everyone with taste buds loves Five Guys for their affordable, flavorful burgers and hot dogs. But did you know that your favorite fast food joint has a secret menu?
Here are 10 “hidden gem” items from the Five Guys secret menu, along with “Postmates hacks” to help you order your favorite meals on your favorite delivery app! So close up your kitchen, grab your phone, and get to ordering, because Five Guys is cooking tonight!
1. Patty Melt
Can’t decide between a mouthwatering grilled cheese sandwich and a flavor-packed burger? There’s no need to compromise! Five Guys’ Patty Melt, a delicious grilled cheese sandwich with a patty hidden beneath the layers of cheesy goodness, is sure to win you over. Don’t forget to dress up your order with your favorite toppings!
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How to order if you’re using a food delivery service: Order a grilled cheese sandwich, and select your favorite toppings. In the “Special Instructions” section, specify that you’d like a burger patty in between the slices of bread, then wait for your cheesy treat to arrive at your door!
2. Double Grilled Cheeseburger
If you’re on a mission to elevate your grilled cheese sandwich, you’ll love Five Guys’ Double Grilled Cheeseburger! The eye-popping burger contains a sizzling patty nestled between two grilled cheese sandwiches. You can even ask for as many patties as you’d like for just $2 per additional patty. Don’t forget your iron stomach — this massive burger is sure to fill you up!
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How to order if you’re using a food delivery service: Order two grilled cheese sandwiches, and select your desired toppings. In “Special Instructions,” clarify that you’d like a burger patty between the two sandwiches, and voila — you’ll get your ~fancy~ double grilled cheese without ever setting foot in Five Guys (much less your kitchen)!
3. The Presidential
If you’ve been campaigning for a burger that will make your taste buds pop, The Presidential is sure to win your vote! This cheeseburger, stuffed to the brim with lettuce, tomato, mustard, and jalapeño peppers, is former President Obama’s go-to Five Guys secret menu order. The top-secret savory treat is perfect for Secret Service meetings in the Oval Office and lunch meetings with your boss. After all, what’s good enough for the President is certainly good enough for the rest of us!
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How to order if you’re using a food delivery service: Order a cheeseburger, and select lettuce, tomato, and jalapeño peppers as your toppings. In “Special Instructions,” request that you would like mustard added to your burger. It’s (far) easier than running the country, and you don’t even need to trek to the White House to score this delicious burger — just click and wait!
4. Artery Annihilator
This belly-busting burger/hot dog hybrid is not for the faint of heart! If bacon holds a special place in your heart, but you can never seem to decide whether it’s tastier on a hot dog or a hamburger, you no longer have to pick a side. The Artery Annihilator, a bacon burger topped with a halved bacon hot dog, is sure to satisfy all of your cheat day cravings!
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How to order if you’re using a food delivery service: Order a bacon burger and a bacon hot dog. Select your preferred toppings, and don’t be afraid to load up — it’s “Go big or go home!” In “Special Instructions,” ask for your hot dog to be cut in half and placed on top of your burger. Don’t forget to apologize to your arteries before your delivery arrives!
5. In-N-Out Animal Style Burger
If you’re a “California Girl” or surfer dude at heart, you’ll love Five Guys’ In-N-Out-inspired Animal Style Burger! This cheeseburger with grilled onions, lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles is sure to make your mouth water.
Think we forgot about the secret sauce? Never fear! Grab some ketchup, mayo and mustard, mix it all together, and spread it all over your burger. No need to slip on your Daisy Dukes, because you’ve officially brought the West Coast (best coast!) to your local Five Guys!
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How to order if you’re using a food delivery service: Order a cheeseburger, and select grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, and pickles as your toppings. In “Special Instructions,” request a several packets of ketchup, mayonnaise, and mustard with your delivery. Once your burger arrives, mix up your special sauce, give yourself a pat on the back for “making dinner,” and turn on your favorite show for a relaxing night in!
6. Well Done Fries
Do you love your fries crispy on the outside and tender on the inside? Do you hate when your order of fries tastes like it has barely been cooked? Well, you’re in luck, because at Five Guys, you can now order your fries well-done! Say goodbye to slightly seasoned potatoes and hello to crispy goodness!
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How to order if you’re using a food delivery service: Select your order of fries. In “Special Instructions,” specify that you’d like your fries “extra well done.” Your friends at Five Guys will be happy to oblige, and you’ll be thrilled to see your extra-crispy spuds arrive at your door!
7. Burger Bowl
If Five Guys is your one true love, but you’re trying to cut back on the carbs, there’s no need to compromise — the Burger Bowl is the answer to your prayers! Ask for a patty and load it up with any burger toppings you’d like — without the cheat day guilt! And if you’re not feeling particularly hungry, good news — the Burger Bowl comes in an easily transportable tin. Hello, leftovers!
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How to order if you’re using a food delivery service: Order a burger, and select any toppings you’d like. In “Special Instructions,” write “no bun.” Your carb-light, bunless burger will arrive just after you’ve set your “leg day” PR — what better way to celebrate?
8. HB Slammer
If you’re starved for something new and different, you’re sure to slam down Five Guys’ HB Slammer in 5 minutes flat! Dress up your bacon cheeseburger with extra bacon, mayo, grilled onions, grilled mushrooms, jalapeños, hot sauce, and A1 sauce. Talk about kicking your favorite flavors up a notch (or 10)!
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How to order if you’re using a food delivery service: Order a bacon cheeseburger, and select mayo, grilled onions, grilled mushrooms, and jalapeños as your toppings. In “Special Instructions,” write “Add hot sauce, A1 sauce, and extra bacon.” Prepare yourself for a flavor explosion, because soon, your dressed-up burger will arrive at your door!
9. Chicago Style Hot Dog
Want to jet off to Chi-Town without dropping your life savings on an overpriced flight? Five Guys has you covered! Their Chicago Style Hot Dog, a beef dog topped with tomatoes, relish, pickles, hot sauce, mustard, and green peppers, will transport you to the Windy City, no matter where you call home. If you love hot dogs, you’re sure to relish in this flavorful meal!
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How to order if you’re using a food delivery service: Order a beef hot dog, and select tomatoes, relish, pickles, mustard, and green peppers as your toppings. In “Special Instructions,” write “Add hot sauce.” Far easier than flying to Chicago, amiright?
10. Sloppy Joe
If you’re not afraid to get a little messy, try Five Guys’ Sloppy Joe! This delightfully saucy burger includes grilled green peppers, grilled onions, and of course, ketchup and barbecue sauce. It will definitely give you all of the childhood nostalgia feels. If your partner is a Five Guys fanatic, just don’t order this delicious burger on a date if you want it all to yourself!
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How to order if you’re using a food delivery service: Order a hamburger, and select green peppers and onions as your toppings. In Special Instructions, request that your peppers and onions be grilled, and ask for sides of ketchup and barbecue sauce. When your order arrives, mix up your sauces, slap it on your burger, and get sloppy!
Which Five Guys Secret Menu Item(s) Will You Try?
These Five Guys secret menu favorites, and tips and tricks for ordering them from your favorite food delivery service, are sure to provide you the best of both worlds. Delicious secret menu meals without the hassle of waiting in line — what could be better?
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