They definitely dont keep it a secret about their peanuts. However, he is NOT sensitive to peanuts. Back in 2017, a former employee for Five Guys posted to a Reddit AMA why the chain has the peanut bins. I just want to know where Five Guys gets their buns because I dont think they make them there. How is the food made? Id *love* to be able to eat out more often than I can, but for now, I make do and make most of my food. (And this issue of corn and soy came up recently on another message board, so I thought it appropriate to share.). WebRestaurant menu, map for Five Guys located in 01907, Swampscott MA, 980 Paradise Rd Ste 2. WebFive Guys has a giant box of free peanuts by the counter. Janet We tried going there, saw the peanuts EVERYWHERE, and backed right out the front door! I respect the restaurants that provide information that allow us manage our/our kids allergies. I definitely feel sorry for those of you with a peanut allergy, but Im gluten intolerant and I give kudos to Five Guys (in Austin, TX) because its one of the few places I can go to and order a burger without a bun and fries and not worry about getting glutened. So much so that you might want to either order them directly from Five Guys' distributor (unveiled at theirTwitter page), or maybe you thought of smuggling some free peanuts out the door in your paper bag or empty soda cup after all, if something is free, isn't it the best time to stock up on it? It's weird that yours doesn't. Keep em coming! Why do they have the big open bins of peanuts right along side the fruit?!?! Fast food customers used to snappy service may get impatient while waiting for a burger at Five Guys. Track calories, carbs, fat, sodium, sugar & 14 other nutrients. And I am thankful that this site gives me info bc I had no idea about the peanut thing at this restaurant. Thankfully my husband emerged unscathed, but for the grace of God. Glad to know so I never take my girls there!! And, 5 Guys makes a nice lettuce wrap for those who have gluten allergies/gluten sensitivities. Okay, a little background information here. Peanut oil is a great healthier alternative for my other kids. ", "I think they made it really easy for people to get involved with the idea," he said. And, when they said the warning was in small print? Unfortunately, the peanut oil that Five Guys uses also contains Dimethylpolysiloxane might as well use the poisonous canola, like all the other cheap places. Peanuts are not the only allergen, and as a mom with a daughter with multiple anaphylactic allergens, I sometimes get frustrated at the anti-peanut push. As they put it, "The peanuts are to distract the customers so that they won't stare at us.". 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. Every kitchen I've ever worked in has been very mindful of allergies, to the point of panicking when a server would inform us of a customer with a For those of you that have nut allergies, obviously you cant prove or disprove this. It was delicious. And for me the peanuts add to the fun of Five Guys. I fucking love 5-guys, you just can't eat the fries. They must think the axis of the earth runs through their head. At least then they could cater to more people. What's funny is I'm deathly allergic to peanuts as well, but only if I ingest them. Regardless of WHAT allergy it is, we all have a hard time trying to ensure the safety of our kids. The above comment said it best. All Rights Reserved. Since labeling of soy oil is not required, I cant trust restaurants that just have a checklist of the allergens for each food. Of course, there's no one to really say you can't do it. Can someone find out for me? My son has a ton of food sensitivities (no, I did not say allergies and yes, I know the difference). AllergyEats and outside blog entries also grace the Details and Comments page too (so now every visitor to the Five Guys pages will see at least this entry). It doesnt sound like the author is blameing Five Guys for anything but it does sound like she is irritated. So it`s possible it wouldn`t harm someone peanut-allergic. 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 have one child with nut allergies, so he doesnt eat at Five Guys. Peanuts is part of their whole shtick/experience. Of course, some brands have gone the death route for the Super Bowl and failed, the Wall Street Journal's CMO Today pointed out Thursday morning. Leave the fun for those of us with other allergies. I heard all the fuss about 5 guys and that they served peanuts so we made a decision never to eat there. 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. A Division of NBCUniversal. our one girl is also allergic to anything in the legume family, as peanuts are was sitting in the lawn in shorts. Thanks, I can stop going to #FiveGuys just for the #peanuts.Nothing wrong with your amazing burgers, but the location nearest me closed and the next most convenient one in terms of access isn't convenient at all and is a major commitment in time. Katie My comment wasnt meant to start a what allergy is the hardest debate. The first time I went to one we left our children at home to go Christmas shopping (they are the ones with the food allergies). Click on Comments or Reply below to have your say. After ordering a bunless burger explaining that I was highly allergic to gluten instead of sitting and waiting for my order to be called but to stand and watch them put the burgers together. It was very simple for people to get involved.". Thank goodness for a place like 5 guys since it is one of the only fast food chains left that doesnt use vegetable oil so we are able to go there. For people with peanut allergies, every Five Guys location in the U.S. is a health hazard; the burger chain even posts signs in its windows saying as much. And again, the core AllergyEats site is a great resource to start your restaurant research. Most fast food restaurants cook in soybean oil (and they say thats not supposed to affect people with soy allergies, but I must be special lol, and not in the good way), or they fry their stuff with other stuff that has dairy or soy in it anyway. A fifth brother was born and, as their family grew, so did their 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. I did not see the signs on the outside of the restaurant stating they use peanut oil before entering. If youre trying to give people with food allergies good advice, you should at least know what youre talking about. A plain Five Guys milkshake contains 670 calories, 32 grams of fat, and 360 milligrams of sodium. 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. 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. Q: Why cant we take peanuts outside? Well, according to a report by Mashed, there is a reason for it and its quite interesting! Their allergies are so bad that we are afraid to have our little one tested but must since she will be starting school in the fall. "When Iron Man died, we saw an incredible reaction on Twitter and on social media. I am allergic to tree nuts not peanuts so it would not be a problem for me but it would be for my severely allergic son, fortunately he does not eat meat so he would not find himself at the restaurants but it makes me wonder if they are free with their peanuts at the airport where containment would be more of a problem since the space is wide open to the main terminal. They have been quite successful thus far even though you seem to think so many people have peanut allergies. In that case, so many people dont either. The mother of one of the boys generously offered to take us all out to dinner first at Pizzeria Unos. We will avoid this place for sure! WebThe first time I looked at Five Guys' menu, I was shocked at the range and variety available. Its not rocket science to deduce that heftier portions of fried food translates to heftier amounts of fat, calories, and sodium. Actually, Jan, I dont agree that its clearly posted. AllergyEats Totally understand Katie. The all-you-can-eat peanuts give them something to do besides complaining and holding up the line even further. So cry me a river! I appreciate learning more about things, both about what can affect my kids as well as neighboring kids. I dont know if this is also the case with peanut oil as I dont personally deal with that allergen. (Or nothing at all in most. Places like Red Robin get our business because they go so far out of the way to feed my child safely. He added that they finally found a seat at a counter, right next to a tower of peanut boxes stacked on cans of peanut oil. I noticed that the large sacks were labelled peanuts on the way out. Find menus. The thing is, the restaurant has every right to serve peanuts however theyd like, but my beef is, they had a teeny, tiny warning sign on the door that we didnt even notice. Its kind of the same thing with grocery stores. These guys got brand new fresh peanuts for everybody. Q: What type of peanut oil does Five Guys use? My reactions have lessened as I've gotten older and now I just vomit uncontrollably rather than having my throat close with hives. "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.". I did see the warning on the door about peanuts right away. Enhanced Safety: We still have peanuts available at our restaurants and we no longer keep them out in the public dining area. So I cannot imagine your struggle. have u ever had chic fil a? Burgers and Peanuts ARE Five Guys. Could 5 Guys be any more explicit than to show you peanuts coming out of the woodwork that peanut oil is involved in the cooking process at their stores? At which point, you may as well just go to one of those other shops. I will still not eat there or support them until they change their policy. Nope. This is a good way to get yourself dead. As with the 50 other questions every week about "can I eat my allergen to cure the allergy", the ans 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. On March 10, 2017, he returned to Massachusetts. But Pierantozzi says this much is true: "There will be a funeral, and an opportunity for hundreds of millions of people who love Mr. Peanut to pay their respects," he said. And most importantly, as Sherlock would say Do your reasearch. Barley malt/Malted barley is used commonly in bread, like gluten, which I KNOW they use. As with all eating establishments, I inform them of my allergy and specifically what I am allergic to as bun and explain what it will do to me. A 5 Guys recently opened in our area and my husband ordered online and picked up the food to bring home. So, while 5 Guys is a nightmare for anyone with a peanut allergy, it is great for my son. WebWelcome to your local Five Guys at 58 Summer Street in Boston. Im glad they post their info but what Jen said is really scary!! However, I support Five Guys. Now its a totally different story if one cannot be in the same room with peanuts because of the boxes of them around the restaurant. The potatoes arent fried with anything else so theres no contamination there either. Adding bacon, of course, ups those numbers (via Five Guys ). Also, for those peanut allergy people, Chick-fil-a uses peanut oil too. I emailed the company and the email stated that they have taken out the allergen in the peanut oil and it should not effect anyone with allergies to peanuts and that there are signs posted on the outside and inside of the restaurant. Obviously, theyre OK with that. Global Business and Financial News, Stock Quotes, and Market Data and Analysis. Kinda made me uncomfortable but I mean I was high i don't know what to tell ya. The list is too long to print here, but two of the many items on his list are white potatoes and peanuts. Sorry about the tone, but Im just so sick and tired of everyone whining about everything these days. But we don`t take the chance just in case it isn`t pure and may have a stray peanut protein in there someqhere. That is scary. 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. Certain menu items, such as milkshakes, have even been found to contain traces of peanuts or peanut oils, according to the online nutritional spreadsheet (via Five Guys). I didnt know until after I got sick cause the cashier said vegetable oil. Q: Do any Five Guys products contain soy or dairy? So long as they properly warn of the peanut use. document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); A Message from Paul, Founder of AllergyEats Dear friends, It has been a very long time since youve seen an, Recently, we published our eighth annual Top 10 Most Allergy-Friendly Chains in America list, which included perennial winner Burtons Grill.. It is perfectly safe to eat 5 Guys french fries with a peanut allergy. The list also includes cherries, Oreo cookies, bananas, salted caramel, peanut butter, coffee, chocolate, malted milk and strawberries. There are eight different burgers plus the option to add up to 15 different free toppings sandwiches, hot dogs, and two different kinds of fries. Seriously??? Hi there, 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. I was so shocked I just could not shut up about it and the guy behind the counter got defensive and even said that fries cooked in peanut oil are the best. Okay, now the REAL reason Im commenting is because I am allergic to what is normally heard of as MSG. When I go out, I can never eat hot dogs or pepperonis because most places uses mechanically separated chicken. I've never been in a Five Guys that wasn't absolutely filled with peanuts. Seeing this would definitely make you inquire about the use of peanuts or peanut products in their food. But for some people who are used to fast food being synonymous with fast service, waiting isnt what they want to be doing. Displaying this only on the restaurant door is a joke who reads a door as they walk in a shop? oil is highly refined and processed. Karen The peanut oil being safe for the peanut allergic depends on the sensitivity of the person along with how well refined the oil is. As it would turn out, though, that may not be such a good idea. What has your experience been? Everytime, ALWAYS. Here are more facts about Five Guys you should know. "So we definitely considered that. You might want to show that to the manager. He loves burgers and fries, so it is highly likely that we may have ventured there. We are no longer supporting IE (Internet Explorer) as we strive to provide site experiences for browsers that support new web standards and security practices. Like chickfila has it posted no where about the oil they cook in. We all have to do it at times. "You have to strike the perfect tone on this, or you really could end up with a problem," he said. It's such a strange phenomenon," Pierantozzi said. Great debate. Hopefully you have that 300 dollar epipen on ya, Yeah I always have at least one on me. AllergyEats is the leading guide to finding food allergy-friendly restaurants (and those not so friendly) across the United States. There has been a LOAD of comments on the AllergyEats Facebook page about this entry, so I thought Id share them here (see next comment). They have also been great (and we have been to 3 or 4 different locations in MA and NH) about cleaning the grill to prepare a burger for her, and then, putting it on a bed of lettuce instead of a bun (has milk/egg). Seriously? If they were made to get rid of peanuts or to stop cooking their food in peanut oil, their food would taste different and they would be just like many other ho-hum burger shops. People love Five Guys burgers, but not everyone can enjoy their food particularly if they have a peanut allergy. As far as I can tell no. At least not the ones my former boss owned. That is an important thing to know though and I will have to search that up. were processed Teeny, weeny, tiny letters. The fact of the matter is, fries that are cooked in peanut oil just taste better in MY opinion. Simply put, the employee wrote, The peanuts are to distract the customers so that they wont stare at us.. Its for this reason that if the only soy product in an item is soybean oil, under law it is excluded from having to be listed as containing soy. 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. Achievement Unlocked: Darwin Award Nominee! Burgers. I personally encountered 5 guys in Fort Collins Colorado. Im in Northern Virginia, where Five Guys originated, so Ive been around the restaurant for quite awhile. You cannot just tell them no bun. if you have an allergy in your family, why dont you educate yourselves!! So everyone complaining about Five Guys peanuts just needs to get a grip. Five Guys Menu. Thankfully, we are in a country where capitalism makes it possible to have something for everyone!!! 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