Five Guys

4.2
459 reviews

About

Fast Food RestaurantAmerican RestaurantHot Dog RestaurantRestaurantBurger Joint
Your nearby Five Guys at 535 S Duff Ave in Ames is ready to offer you a classic take on burgers, hot dogs, fries, milkshakes and more! Whether it's using fresh ground beef (there are no freezers in our restaurants), double-cooking our fries in 100 percent peanut oil, hand-preparing fresh ingredients every morning or serving peanuts while you wait, we strive to provide the best experience each and every time you visit. With more than 250,000 ways to customize your burger and 1,000+ milkshake combinations, satisfying your craving is just a click away!

Details

  • Dine-inAvailable
  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • DebitAvailable

Location

Five Guys
535 S Duff Ave, Ames, IA
50010, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.2
459 reviews
5 stars
277
4 stars
77
3 stars
48
2 stars
21
1 star
36

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Customers generally praised the burgers and fries, with many highlighting the freshness and taste, though some reported issues with overcooked or greasy food.

Service

Service received mixed reviews; while many customers appreciated friendly and helpful staff, there were complaints about order accuracy and staff behavior.

Pricing

Numerous reviews mentioned that the food is overpriced, with many customers feeling that the quality does not justify the high prices.

Cleanliness

The cleanliness of the restaurant was noted positively by several customers, contributing to a pleasant dining atmosphere.
  • CK
    Chad Kuhlers
    Dec 25, 2025
    5.0
    Great food. The best burgers and excellent fries.
  • II
    Ian
    Dec 24, 2025
    1.0
    Turn off your open sign and maybe don’t have workers inside if you aren’t actually open 💀
  • RH
    rich hodson
    Nov 5, 2025
    5.0
    Great service and the best burgers with fresh cut fries!
  • TO
    Toni Berns Orrell
    Nov 3, 2025
    1.0
    High priced, sloppy burgers, over salted fries, would never recommend eating here again. Can't believe how much I paid for the small amount of sloppy made food I received.
  • TH
    Tracy Harp
    Oct 16, 2025
    5.0
    Eat at Ames, Iowa location frequently. Food is always top notch along with service!

Frequently Asked Questions About Five Guys

What is the Five Guys story/How did you guys get your name?

Five Guys began its pursuit to redefine the global burger landscape in 1986 when Jerry and Janie Murrell asked three of their sons whether they wanted to start a business or go to college. Now, three decades after our first location opened in Arlington, Va., Five Guys – a fast-casual restaurant chain named for the Murrells' five sons – serves a classic take on hamburgers, fries and milkshakes in more than 1,700 locations across 24 countries. You can read more about the story of Five Guys at www.FiveGuys.com!

Does Five Guys offer delivery?

As of June 2024, we have more than 1,800 locations in over 24 countries! Most of our restaurants are in the United States.