I don't usually tip for take out, except for the small mom-and-pop restaurants, or if the cashier is really kind and goes out of their way to be helpful. Same with Dunkin. I'll tip if they are really fast or nice. I've been there, I know what it's like to work in that environment. If you are a slow POS who can't listen or is clearly frustrated you have to work, then no tip for you.
Five guys is our go to restaurant when burgers are desired, top notch and worth every penny IMO. Other non-chain sit-down waiter places serve very good burgers also, just more expensive by the time you leave. And none of those serve better french fries.
Just checked the local menu, https://order.fiveguys.com/location/bethesda-auto-park-ave/menu/burgers That's crazy. Cheeseburger $11.19, regular fries 5.89, regular drink $2.99. For a family of four, that's over $85 with tax for a burgers and fries dinner. Insane. A meal at a nice steak restaurant isn't that much. Not sure how they stay in business with those prices. The burgers are a little better than fast food, but not three time as better for three times the price.
By me in Southeast Florida (very close to the coast) it is cheaper, double cheeseburgers are each like $9 maybe, Two double cheeseburgers, medium fries (which are quite a bit for the two of us) and two x-large drinks are maybe $33-$34 or thereabouts.
Went to 5 Guys last month. Price was through the ceiling for a burger. We should have gone across the street and eaten steak for almost the same price.
Grab a pound of peanuts and leave?
Never been but had some fries from a friends lunch. OMG the worst french fry I have eaten in a restaurant
Where do you live?
Apparently quite difficult.
