Operating since 1986 when the original location opened in Arlington, Virginia, Five Guys serves never-frozen hand-formed burgers from 670 University Ave in Hillcrest. The never-frozen beef arrives from USDA-inspected facilities and is hand-formed into patties at each location rather than shipped pre-shaped, a quality-control model distinct from the grass-fed sourcing at Burger Lounge on the same University Ave strip. This 92103 location hand-cuts Idaho potatoes in-house each morning, fries them in 100% peanut oil, and stacks every order with a full lineup of customizable toppings. A 15-topping customization bar lets customers build burgers from a no-charge lineup including grilled onions, jalapeños, and A1 sauce, a build-your-own depth on the same Hillcrest corridor as the locally brewed craft pours at North Park Beer Company - Bankers Hill. The location's largest-format order is a multi-bag catering setup with burgers, hot dogs, and fries bundled for office parties and group gatherings.