Five Guys Australia Fries Review: Our #1 Fries 7,500 Miles Away

Our highest ranking fries that we have reviewed so far is Five Guys. They scored a whopping 8.2 and have held that position now for over 7 months. So when we saw Five Guys in Australia, we had to check out how these fries stacked up to their cousins across the ocean. We felt strongly obliged to share what’s happening to our best fries half-way around the world. Are they better or worse? Do they have the crisp and the crunch? And are they served in the signature white paper cup with plenty spillage in the bag? What about the peanuts? We had so many questions. Here is our review of the fries at Five Guys in Australia.

There are only 2 Five Guys locations in downtown Sydney: George St. and Martin Place. There are only a handful of Five Guys in Australia so far in 2025.

Texture (5/10)

Disappointing. The fries were definitely not as crunchy, golden, and crispy compared to their counterparts in America. When you bite into the fry, the inside was closer to a raw potato rather than a cooked soft mush. In America, Five Guys definitely has a bit of batter creating a crunch but it seems the receipe here is totally different. However, what was most disappointing is that we were doubting whether these were completely cooked, which cannot happen at a fast-food chain of such reputation. Like America, the potato skin was prominent but they could not bring out the crisp either. Already these fries are not off to a good start.

Natural cut fries with plenty of skin. However, when undercooked, the skin can be chewy and not crispy.

Flavor (6/10)

The fries were pretty well salted, maybe even too salty, and there was no extra flavor or seasoning. It’s just pure potato with salt, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. The flavor profile was pretty similar to the original fries in America, but something was just not the same. We were wondering if Five Guys in Australia used peanut oil as we believe that is a key method in producing the American version. The fries were not consistently salted, and there doesn't seem to be much care put in. The flavor was not as disappointing, but the difference was apparent.

Shape (3/10)

Long fries turned into short stumps in Australia. While in America the fries were beautifully long, taking at least 2 large bites to finish a single stick, here, you can gobble up 7 fries in 2 bites. They weren’t overly thick, and some would flop and fall apart in your hands. This was truly disappointing, considering the shape was a very high scoring category in the American review. We came expecting long strips of potato, but we got the quarter version.

This was the longest stick we could find. Look at all the small bits in the bag.

Presentation (6/10)

Here, there is no tall white cup to reach your hand in, and instead, we have a brown paper bag that’s thin, flimsy, and greasy. There were some bag fries, which is the only thing that’s really over the bar. The quantity was not great, and the presentation was not up to standards compared to those in America. It was disappointing and sad to see the unique tall and sturdy cup, with generous extra pouring of fries into the brown bag, had turned into this. At this point, we were very confused why Five Guys would not bring over their best traits.

Experience (5/10)

It was a normal fast-food restaurant experience, which again feels subpar. The American Five Guys have sacks of roasted peanuts in the store provided for free that customers can enjoy. Not in Australia. The fries were okay with the burgers, the food was served at average speed, and the employees were not extra friendly nor engaging.

Texture	5
Flavor	6
Shape	3
Presentation	6
Experience	5
Overall	5.0 / 10

Conclusion

Here at The Fries Blog, we have extremely high opinions of the fries from Five Guys and are fans of it. We came expecting quality, quantity, and everything that the original Five Guys fries had to offer but unfortunately, we left disappointed. The length, texture, and experience were all average or below, and the presentation and flavor only scored a 6. It was clear that fries were not being taken as seriously here in Five Guys Australia, and more effort was definitely put into the burgers than the potato sticks. It seems like the franchise has just landed and is now starting expand in the country (just a handful stores). It might be a good time to take a flight over to the US and remember what made Five Guys in America successful.