Guy's Burger

[kelkel2]

We love theme and think they are a great addition to the lunch options on the ship. We don't really like the lido buffet much. Certain days I can really struggle to find something I like on the buffet, so between the blue iguana, guys and pizza and deli we are set! It's a great addition to carnival ships. Not to mention carnival has kept it free! guys is our first meal when we get on the ship! We look forward to it!

[HectorAchilleus]

Yes they do and be prepared for the strong smell of greasy burgers on the lido deck. At times, it was very nauseating.

 

Yes, nauseatingly delicious! I have to admit, though, I only had one on the last cruise because they definitely are filled with grease, fat, and bad cholesterol, and calories.

[PAPERBKWRITER]

Yes they do and be prepared for the strong smell of greasy burgers on the lido deck. At times, it was very nauseating.

 

I saw a guy burger on Freedom recently and decided against tackling that monster. I like an occasional burger but that was too much for me.

[happy traveler69]

Yes, nauseatingly delicious! I have to admit, though, I only had one on the last cruise because they definitely are filled with grease, fat, and bad cholesterol, and calories.

 

 

YES!!! the 5 food groups!!!

[CRocks]

I made up my mind I'd never eat burgers when so much other great food was offered. Well, one day we were rushed, tried Guy's, + went back 2 more times. Those REALLY are great burgers.

[Lee & Melissa]

Yes, nauseatingly delicious! because they definitely are filled with grease, fat, and bad cholesterol, and calories.

 

That's what makes them taste so damn good :D

[sette1lm]

I like Guy's but I feel like I would love it if they were 90/10 instead of 80/20. The grease factor is just a little too much for me. Doesn't mean I won't have 1 or 2 on my next cruise.

[evandbob]

The more people lining up for Guy's, especially for embarkation, means shorter lines in the buffet.

I've seen about 100 waiting in line, getting to know their neighbors while they wait.

 

Of course, some cruisers do both too!

[stevenr597]

I am sure, after reading the numerous threads and blogs that I am in a minority.

 

But what is the big deal about a Hamburger?

 

We come from Orlando and there are numerous hamburger joints such as Five Guys, Burger Fi etc where if you want, you can get your over-sized burger and fries.

 

Cruises always served hamburgers at the pool. Maybe Guy's Burgers are better, but we do not go on a cruise to ear a hamburger.

 

Again, I am sure that I am in the minority.

[CKEA_Cruising_Family]

I had used GF in an earlier post regarding buns. Someone then responded didn't care for GF. My apologies in that it did not occur to me someone had used the GF reference after me and was not referring to the same thing.

 

As for the burgers, we like them. I think people would need to try for themselves since taste is so subjective.

Excited to hear they have gluten free buns! My daughter and I both have celiac and typically bring our own (BYOB - bring your own bun). :)

 

Does anyone know if the fries are gluten free? I'm not sure if any breaded items go in the same fryer.

[summersigh]

I prefer a filet mignon, but that's my personal bias. Probably why my cholesterol levels stay around 135.

 

 

Yes ... we prefer filet to hamburger BUT hamburger today was $6 lb and filet was $21 lb :o

 

I'd imagine there are a lot of folks like DH and I who wouldn't go out at home for an expensive, probably greasy burger BUT on the ship might enjoy treating ourselves to one. :eek:

[Heather3487]

Do you have to pay additional for guys

[moniquet]

We rarely eat burgers but Guys were good. Probably the best I have tasted (although I am English;)) sides like sautéed mushrooms were tasty too. The long lines demonstrate their popularity.

[A&Jfamily]

Do you have to pay additional for guys

 

Nope! Makes them taste even better than say Johnny Rocket's...;)

[JohnSpo]

I'll take a few rum runners to go along with the grease!! mmmmm mmmmmm!!

 

 

Sounds like a plan.:cool:

[mek]

I'm of the same opinion. Before I ordered one, I recall thinking, "This joint smells like the back of a McDonalds drive through, but if these things are as good as everyone on critic says, I gotta get me one."

 

For the life of me can't see why people like them. I tried one and thought it was one of the worst burgers I had ever eaten, but figured maybe it was just a bad day for whoever was on the grill and after two bites left it. Tried again the next day thinking that this time it would be the magical experience everyone else seems to have and was disappointed again. I didn't make it past one bite (it isn't like it was going to get any better). I felt bad for having wasted two burgers, but I just couldn't do it.

 

I'm quite aware that they're immensely popular and that we all have different tastes, I just can't fathom why anyone would care for these and am shocked they're as popular as they are.

 

I don't know that they're "magical", but have you ever tasted burgers on any other line? Guys are like 5 stars compared to any other burger I've ever had on a ship.

[ST1TCH]

Just got off the Freedom on Saturday and I have to admit that my wife and I had Guy's almost once a day on the cruise. Didn't care for the food on the buffet at all. I'd consider myself a burger connoisseur as I often eat at 5 Guys, Smashburger, etc. and I would put the Guy's burgers up against Smashburger in taste and quality. For the quantity they're cooking on a daily basis, the quality was pretty impressive. And the fries were awesome!

[riclop]

Does the Conquest have Guy's Burger?

They are grease bombs and they are so over rated.

[NoDayButToday]

Add me and my husband to the "unimpressed" list. I know people book ships just for Guys, but for the life of me I cannot understand why. They are so, so greasy. Definitely not the kind of food I want to eat in hot Caribbean sun, I felt sick after eating it from all the grease (although I'm sure it's great the morning after heavy drinking!). It's basically nothing special. We both tried it once, and probably won't eat there again.

 

On the other hand, Blue Iguana (which seems to almost always be hand in hand with Guys on ships) is definitely worth it. Those burritos were awesome. My husband would almost not want to sail on a ship that doesn't have his burritos!

[NIATPAC29]

yes they do and be prepared for the strong smell of greasy burgers on the lido deck. At times, it was very nauseating.

i hope you travel with lots of tums! Or just stay away from the smelly areas on the ship !!

[NIATPAC29]

I like Guy's but I feel like I would love it if they were 90/10 instead of 80/20. The grease factor is just a little too much for me. Doesn't mean I won't have 1 or 2 on my next cruise.

have you ever tried 87.5/12.5---YUM YUM

[cruising maniac]

Wow!! What a variety of opinions. And here's one more for you. THEY ARE FREAKING AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!! DH and I both lover the "Ringer". Ate several on the Breeze last month. I hope they put a Guy's on the Valor during their dry dock.

[rtap23]

Wow!! What a variety of opinions. And here's one more for you. THEY ARE FREAKING AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!! DH and I both lover the "Ringer". Ate several on the Breeze last month. I hope they put a Guy's on the Valor during their dry dock.

 

Yeah I hope the Valor gets one also during the dry dock. We will be on her in July.

[JohnSpo]

Yes, nauseatingly delicious! I have to admit, though, I only had one on the last cruise because they definitely are filled with grease, fat, and bad cholesterol, and calories.

 

Yes the burgers are delicious but a little on the greasy side. Maybe an 85/15 mix would be better than the 80/20 to reduce the fat a little. The extra fat makes the buns soggy.

[rtap23]

How did this thread get so long if it was a simple yes no question being asked by the op

Edited December 16, 2015 by rtap23