Im sorry those of you with peanut allergies cant enjoy their food, but, for me its a win-win situation. And warnings posted throughout their restaurant. Big bins of peanuts particularly if youre someone with a peanut allergy. I heard theyre not so great anyway. Leave the fun for those of us with other allergies. Its known that they both serve peanuts, Ive never seen a big sign at Texas Roadhouse ever. They should be legally required to display a very strong level of notice that is completely in the face of the customer without any chance of misinterpretation. Donna, the FAQ on their site (the link is in the blog entry) addresses dairy and gluten too. And, 5 Guys makes a nice lettuce wrap for those who have gluten allergies/gluten sensitivities. A 2017 case involving a 23-year-old man dying from an allergic reaction after eating Five Guys (as noted byAllergic Living) perhaps only added to the increased concern in the already peanut-filled restaurant. You didn't notice that either? In my opinion fried cooked in good ole beef grease are the best, and I quite eating McDonalds and all other fast food place fried when they started being politically correct and stopped using real grease. All Rights Reserved. Enhanced Safety: We still have peanuts available at our restaurants and we no longer keep them out in the public dining area. Get this delivered to your inbox, and more info about our products and services. Have you been to a Five Guys Burgers and Fries? I have had some places tell me to just remove it from the plate. It stays juicy that way. Facebook. Just trying to further add to the info sharing. I remember doing that with my oldest. Id be just as happy if they used vegetable oil, rather than peanut oil, and skipped the whole peanuts thing to accommodate even more people, but, just wanted to chime in that milk and eggs are often overlooked when it comes to the allergy world, and, for some of us, Five Guys has actually been a great experience. Not only do the ratings provide a first filter, but the comments can provide more color (and possibly couldve warned her about the peanuts everywhere), as can the menus, allergen-lists, website links, and other valuable information. 5 Guys opened in my area in the last 2 years and researched before going there. Firstly if it is served you make him go out with you to retrieve the served meal and explain what error has occurred, you also offer to get medical Burgers. If youre trying to give people with food allergies good advice, you should at least know what youre talking about. Employees fill up a cup with fresh fries, then put it in a bag and add another scoop for good measure. AllergyEats is the leading guide to finding food allergy-friendly restaurants (and those not so friendly) across the United States. The brand says Mr. Peanut's funeral will be the subject of its Super Bowl spot. Theres no reason for them to stop cooking their fries in peanut oil because its obvious that the place is covered in peanuts, but remember that not everyone has your allergy and theres a ton of more places that people with gluten intolerances cant enjoy. Oh, and the burger??? Why do they have the big open bins of peanuts right along side the fruit?!?! That is just plain stupid in my opinion. Its all about picking the best ingredients, and when it comes to the best fast-food fries, that means starting with the potatoes (as evidenced by the potato sacks lying around the restaurant). Further, while dairy is difficult (one of my children has it), I would go on to say that corn and soy are even much more difficult. We are no longer supporting IE (Internet Explorer), why Five Guys makes the unhealthiest fries in America, the reason Five Guys never asks how you want your burger done, Five Guys wants you to complain about their fries, Heres the Secret That Makes KFCs Fried Chicken So Crispy, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Please dont think of us peanut moms as being unreasonable. It is MY job to make sure my child eats a safe meal. I had no idea that a burger restaurant would use peanut oil. This includes, but is certainly not limited to, the chain's fries. I am a mom to peanut/tree nut allergic child and before I go to any new restaurant I always inquire what their policy is towards food allergies. Its the peanuts that make them what they are, so if youre allergic, you choose another shop rather than trying to shape them to what you want.. which is already well-covered by dozens of other chains. Just keep [her] away from them. Kinda hard since she put the plate in the middle of ALL the food. I did see the sign and sice my son has peanut allergy I didnt take him and who never visit ther when he is with me. WebFive Guys' passion for food is shared with our fans, which is why we never compromise. My reactions have lessened as I've gotten older and now I just vomit uncontrollably rather than having my throat close with hives. Kraft Heinz's Planters on Tuesday released a cryptic tweet with a link to a video showing Mr. Peanut sacrificing himself to save actors Wesley Snipes and Matt Walsh by plunging to his death. I fucking love 5-guys, you just can't eat the fries. I swear, some people are so self-centered. Cooks soak the potato spears in water to get rid of the starch, which helps the fries cook more ", https://twitter.com/MrPeanut/status/1220013408180895745?s=20. While their fries are incredibly delicious, someone with a peanut allergy should not be eating there. But we watch all of the allergens. Burgers take slightly longer to cook there than they do at typical fast food chains because employees are forbidden from pressing down on the patties. WebRestaurant menu, map for Five Guys located in 01907, Swampscott MA, 980 Paradise Rd Ste 2. As they put it, "The peanuts are to distract the customers so that they won't stare at us.". While its not anaphylaxis, its a very horrible reaction. There are so many of them, its not realistic. My thoughts they REALLY dont care to serve ALL people with knowing how widespread and growing peanut allergies are to kids and adults. Its not a big deal to me at all. (And this issue of corn and soy came up recently on another message board, so I thought it appropriate to share.). None in the home. Or if a worker were to make a simple/stupid mistake thats not worth the risk of implementing alternative cooking methods for their fries. Five Guys offers complimentary peanuts to customers as a gesture of hospitality, but the snack sends a very different message to part of the population. Making Mealtime Meaningful: See How Were Giving Back with the New 12 Tomatoes Cares Program , Why Five Guys Offers Free Peanuts To Its Customers. We walked in, saw the peanuts everywhere, and promptly backed out and left in a hurry! I have to give you kudos tho for finding solutions to the dairy allergy and sharing them. Okay, now the REAL reason Im commenting is because I am allergic to what is normally heard of as MSG. Her work has also appeared in Business Insider, Parents magazine, CreakyJoints, and the Baltimore Sun. Being respectful to their business, I do not ask them to change anything about their restaurant, only having bigger signs on the outside of the restaurant stating they use peanut oil. Where as places like Five Guys do advertise they have peanuts everywhere, no one advertises they use chicken products in stuff that is not chicken, mainly chicken stock. In a Five Guys, the burgers will often take a little longer to cook since they dont smash the meat down like other places. I am airborne sensitive and would never go into a five guys restaurant. On the rare occasion when I have to walk past one, or when I walk past a re Not a bad way to spend one minute. The other night, my older son invited four of his friends to sleep over. There are places amongst us everywhere that serves peanuts, Five Guys is not alone. And the government doesnt require those to be listed as allergens, so I can only eat if they provide an ingredients list.) Five Guys posts a peanut warning on their door which you can clearly see before you enter the restuarant. Unfortunately, my own sister recently plopped a plate of brownies with what looked like peanut butter chips in them. Plenty of fast food restaurants do not use peanuts or peanut oil, so go to the myriad of restaurants that dont. The meat is cooked on a separate grill from the buns & I can get grilled onions & mushrooms to go along with it as well as all the other fixings youd normally find. There were bags of peanuts stacked everywhere. WebFive Guys was The Place to get a fresh, juicy burger with all the toppings you could stuff between fresh-baked buns. There are plenty of other options out there. We want to hear from you. Now, In the smallest of print there are warning signs on bags and cans and packages of food stating, This product was made in a plant (on machines) where nuts (dairy etc.) Massachusetts; Swampscott; Five Guys; Five Guys (781) 595-1300. We're very happy with the response we're getting. Couldnt have said it better. I cannot imagine her being fully allergic. WebBecause the number of people with peanut allergies is less tan 1% of the population, the number of allergic people who will die just seeing a peanut is miniscule, and Five Guys Im very sensitive to soy and so avoid the oil also just in case, but I have accidentally ingested it on occasion, sometimes with ill effect, and sometimes with none. So while its disappointing that we can no longer go there while our son is with us, they are open with the fact that its not safe for those with allergies before you even walk in the door. I will still not eat there or support them until they change their policy. At AllergyEats, users can find and rate restaurants in any city based on the restaurants ability to accommodate diners with food allergies, including dairy, peanut, tree nut, fish, seafood, soy, sesame, wheat and egg allergies, as well as those with Celiac Disease, gluten sensitivity, and other dietary conditions. Once the potatoes are chopped, they dont go straight in the fryer. And a spot now known as the "robot suicide ad" from General Motors was later changed after sparking criticism, including from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. My oldest has a milk senstivity. I have seen many people posting that they wish 5 guys used vegetable oil instead of peanut oil. "We started talking about how the internet treats when someone dies specifically, we were thinking about fictional characters, [like when] Iron Man died," Pierantozzi said, referring to the death of the Marvel character in last year's "Avengers: Endgame.". Further, we must ask these same questions again and again at those restaurants we typically dine at! People love Five Guys burgers, but not everyone can enjoy their food particularly if they have a peanut allergy. Someone may even sue and say, .. but they didnt TELL me. My only complaint with them, bc they do have the right to serve peanuts, whatever, is that we didnt even see their warning sign on the front door. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Very likely cross contaminated according to the lady behind the till. So it`s possible it wouldn`t harm someone peanut-allergic. They would blow across the sidewalk where my anaphylactic son would have to wade through them to get to class. I found that eating a burger without a bread bun was quite an unusual experience. A: Our buns contain eggs, soy, dairy and gluten. The fact of the matter is, fries that are cooked in peanut oil just taste better in MY opinion. While other fast-casual chains get their fries delivered frozen and pre-cut, Five Guys makes its fries in-store from scratch. When I read the comment that someone wasnt warned about the peanut oil in the burgers, I took a long sigh. So we left. Now that they have opened locations in my town, Austin, Texas I can never go there, since our son is HIGHLY peanut/nut allergy. Back in 2017, a former employee for Five Guys posted to a Reddit AMA why the chain has the peanut bins. At Five Guys, burgers take a little longer to cook because the employees cannot press their spatula on the patty. And that's not even including the 11 milkshakes you can order! One of my girls is ingestion type peanut allergy. They remade my burger but dont feel safe enough to go back except maybe a slow time which Ive never seen. Its scary thing to have allergies and easy to make mistakes but all we can do is trust God and do the best we can. Geesh. Kristen Great article! My husband thinks Im trying to kill him but I swear that Im not. Dm @ Katie. I looked up subway bread ingredients and some of the breads have over 40 ingredients. have u ever had chic fil a? I did notice a box of peanuts next to the order line. Then go to Texas Roadhouse Janet. Seriously??? "You have to strike the perfect tone on this, or you really could end up with a problem," he said. I didnt know until after I got sick cause the cashier said vegetable oil. WebThe first time I looked at Five Guys' menu, I was shocked at the range and variety available. You can find her on Instagram @marissasimonian. Drinks. Q: Do any Five Guys products contain soy or dairy? The restaurant uses peanut oil to cook its fries, so people with severe peanut allergies still wouldn't be able to eat there even if the peanut bins were taken away. Its everywhere. When I go out, I can never eat hot dogs or pepperonis because most places uses mechanically separated chicken. I will not be back and was not impressed at all. , I personally am super happy that they use peanut oil to cook their fries! We havent tested that theory yet at home. Try finding restaurants that are soy free! The spot, done with VaynerMedia, will appear before Super Bowl kickoff during the pregame show. A: Our rolls contain both soy and dairy. She was pretty bad as an infant with it but we have since been able to give her limited amounts. Mike Not every restaurant is going to be able to accommodate every food allergy. was looking for this comment. I actually emailed them on their website stating this, and no one from the company even bothered to respond to meI can only assume bc they figure Ill never be a paying customer. They offered me a lettuce wrap instead of a bun for my burger. Donna From what I remember they dont have much for people with a dairy allergy either. Well, first off, that is completely subjective, and I believe completely false. "It's with heavy hearts that we confirm Mr. Peanut has passed away at 104 years old," Samantha Hess, Planters brand manager at Kraft Heinz, said in a statement. Five Guys' fries have gone viral after a cook showed how they're made. One thing to keep in mind thoughmy daughter has a SEVERE soy allergy (and also a dairy allergy). I think its crazy and highly entitled for people to think that restaurants should cater to every allergy out there. Why You Can't Get Five Guys' Free Peanuts To-Go. Dont get me wrong I feel for the people with a peanut allergy, but you can enjoy fried foods at like every other resturants while I cannot. I was just saying the the uproar over peanuts is frustrating to those of us who are dealing with more than peanut allergies. Since I cant link to it, Ill try to do it justice by summarizing with the key paragraphs. Anyone that has ever been inside a Five Guys for even a few minutes can tell you there's one pretty specific item that separates it from the average McDonald's the peanuts. Thats capitalism. The rest of the world should not change things to suit you, PERIOD. Fortunately, I did notice the peanut oil sign on the menu and could not believe it! According to Stan Phelps, the snack may double as a warning sign. Its not easy, esp in a social setting, like when they are with peers. Also, had I been the gentleman, I would have left. Last week I decided to get lunch there. Every burger made at Five Guys is also cooked well done to avoid diners getting sick (and to avoid getting sued). Hopefully you have that 300 dollar epipen on ya, Yeah I always have at least one on me. Im highly allergic to bananas, peanuts, and certain grains. In 2017, a former Five Guys employee revealed a simple explanation for the peanut bins in a Reddit AMA. There should be a large sign with large print saying WARNING: NUT ALLERGY SUFFERERS: ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK: WE COOK WITH PEANUT OIL AND THERE ARE NUTS EVERYWHERE!! I can only imagine the struggles those with a peanut allergy deal with, however, the solution isnt always to have places to switch to something else. Eat Five Guys' burgers. But I inadvertently sent him in blind. From now on, he can stick to Unos and other allergy-friendly restaurants. Sad that we will never be able to try a 5 guys burger! Thankfully, we are in a country where capitalism makes it possible to have something for everyone!!! First of all, it is quite bizarre to say you never ever had peanuts in your life. The only thing that make sense if you never had peanuts is if you Displaying this only on the restaurant door is a joke who reads a door as they walk in a shop? Peanut oil is a great healthier alternative for my other kids. btw, my oldest girl also has allergies to plantain, melons, dairy, and a long list of other allergens. Were just lucky, I guess. 10718 Richmond Highway, Lorton, VA 22079 USA. The brand then sent out a press release confirming the death. You might want to show that to the manager. Tanya When a Five Guys opened next door to my son`s martial arts gym, I stopped in to check it out. We live in America where we believe in free enterprise. I do understand some aggravation over food allergies, as I am allergic to chicken fat. On March 10, 2017, he returned to Massachusetts. Im just glad it is manageable. The fries are precooked for a few minutes to get rid of excess water, then set aside until customers are ready for a fresh batch. ), AllergyEats also has a very popular page devoted to those vacationing in Disney World, AllergyEats Disney World, where users can find and rate restaurants in the parks, hotels, and surrounding Orlando area based on the allergy-friendliness of those dining facilities. They have accepted the fact that theyll lose the peanut-allergic community. Sign up for blog alerts today! Would have thought that would be universal. . So long as they properly warn of the peanut use. On the inside of the restaurant I saw one statement of peanut oil use on the menu above the cashiers. Learn why Five Guys makes the unhealthiest fries in America. I have a gluten allergy. I truly think they are overkilling their idea that they fry items in peanut oil. They even ask you not to take Peanuts outside. Each fast food joint makes them differently. Don't eat the fries. VaynerMedia also handled Planters' Super Bowl spot last year. There's really nothing that caps off the Five Guys experience more than eating a handful or two of free salty peanuts while waiting for your burger and fries. I go to places I like and order things that I know are good and safe to eat. Q: What type of peanut oil does Five Guys use? My son has a ton of food sensitivities (no, I did not say allergies and yes, I know the difference). My daughter has a lot of allergies (incl 2 non-top 8) and it was just an example of a food that I could never expect to be eliminated from most environments. I've never been in a Five Guys that wasn't absolutely it is the protein in peanuts that you are allergic to. Donna Sooo true my daughter cant eat ice cream but Id never say all ice cream places should close up lolit would be nice if places like Friendlees had other options for dairy allergy family members but they dont so we just stop at Ritas ices on the way . I get that peanuts are Five Guys thing, but why have bins everywhere and on the walls? Designed to keep the hungry customer occupied and content instead of awkwardly watching the employees work (via Taste of Home), the salty snacks are pretty addictive. Q: Is Five Guys Gluten-Free? duh people! Im in Northern Virginia, where Five Guys originated, so Ive been around the restaurant for quite awhile. There is also a sign by the front door of each restaurant stating that peanut oil is used, and that there are open containers of peanuts in the restaurant. Their burger was mediocre at best, the atmosphere was just like any other fast food place. Five Guys posts a peanut warning on their door which you can clearly see before you enter the restuarant. It is more than likely that these free peanuts are here to stay so long as the company continues to use the peanut oil in their fry making. Like Logans, my family, close friends, and myself will support their business. 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