Menu hacks full of greasy, beefy, and cheesy goodness

Craving something savory, cheesy, and oh-so-delicious? Well, Five Guys sounds like where you need to go! With freshly made American-style burgers, hot dogs, and fries, there’s truly something for everyone. But what if we told you not everything they offer is on the menu? While Five Guys may not have an official secret menu, a few menu hacks can bring your meal to the next level. Don’t believe us? Try one or more of these hidden menu items and let your taste buds decide.

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Patty Melt

  1. Your typical burger smothered in extra cheese. Craving something extra cheesy and greasy for dinner? Then this is the perfect secret menu item for you! Served on toasted white bread, this burger is drenched with American cheese and grilled onions. This version of the patty melt will satisfy even the pickiest eaters.[1]
    • How to order: Ask for a grilled cheese with a burger patty and add grilled onions (and any other toppings you like).
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The Artery Annihilator

  1. A decadent and greasy hot dog and burger combo. This secret menu item is perfect after a long stressful day. Packed with American cheese, crunchy bacon, and finger-licking sauce, this sandwich will fill you up.
    • How to order: Order this creation by name or ask for a bacon cheeseburger with a beef frank on top (plus any additional toppings you’d like).
5

The HB Slammer

  1. A smoky and fiery burger that’ll blow your socks off. Like this Artery Annihilator, this hidden menu item is a cheese-filled hug. Full of sizzling bacon, grilled onions, sautéed mushrooms, jalapeños, and hot sauce, your mouth will surely be on fire with each bite.
    • How to order: Get a bacon cheeseburger with extra bacon, mayo, grilled onions, grilled mushrooms, grilled jalapeños, hot sauce, and A1 sauce.
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6

Sloppy Joe

  1. A tasty burger twist on a childhood favorite. If Sloppy Joe day was your favorite lunch at school, then this is what you should order! Piled high with grilled onions, melted American cheese, peppers, ketchup, and barbecue sauce, this burger concoction will bring you back to the good ole days.
    • How to order: Ask for a regular burger with grilled onions, peppers, ketchup, and barbecue sauce.
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In-N-Out Animal Style

  1. A standard burger drenched in cheese, onions, and special sauce. In-N-Out is a West Coast food joint famous for its Animal Style items that feature melted American cheese, sweet onions, and zesty sauce. Five Guys can replicate this, and you can make your very own Animal Style sauce.
    • How to order: Order a cheeseburger with grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, and pickles.
    • How to make the sauce: Mix equal amounts of mayo, ketchup, and mustard together.
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Burger Bowl

  1. A gluten- and keto-friendly burger alternative. Five Guys is happy to accommodate your dietary needs, and this secret menu item helps them do just that. The item is exactly as it sounds: a burger in a bowl. With this hack, employees will make your burger without the bun and plop all the greasy goodness in a tin.
    • How to order: Ask for a double bacon cheeseburger without a bun. Add double the lettuce, onions, and tomatoes for a more traditional salad bowl.
    • Keep in mind that Five Guys is not a gluten-free kitchen, so cross-contamination can occur.
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Breaking Windy City Dog

  1. A loaded Chicago-style hot dog with a Cajun flare. Created by Food Network’s Justin Warner, this secret menu item (also known as the Chicago Style Hot Dog) gives you a perfectly seasoned dog with just enough snap. The beef frank is halved, grilled, and stacked with pickles, tomatoes, relish, green peppers, mustard, Cajun seasoning, and hot sauce.[3]
    • How to order: Ask for this item by name.
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Cheese Fries

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Loaded Fries

  1. Piling your fries with all the toppings is a no-brainer. This menu hack is ideal for when you’re craving something heavy but also want finger food. Combining Five Guys’ famous fries with their tenderly cooked beef, this meal is worth the extra assembly.[4]
    • How to order: Order a basket of fries with a chopped burger patty (and any other toppings you’d like on the side).
    • How to make: Put the burger patty on top of the fries. Season with salt and pepper, and add your toppings.
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Warnings

  • Some Five Guys locations might not be able to make secret menu items, so always have patience with the employees.
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