Spent a nice day exploring Kingston. Had a craving for something hardy. We came across Hardy's on their high street (Princess St). Menu looked interesting so we parked our butts here. Inside had a relaxed welcoming Egg dinner vibe. We had the classic and umami burgers with the nut salad replacing the standard fries. Patties were a generous 6 oz. Burger was very flavourful. The umami was stuffed with lots of different ingredients. (Too many for me to remember off hand). Both were delicious. The health nut salad was delicious too. Nice change over from the usual deep fried sides. Our server (Chloe) and service were both excellent and attentive. We left very full and satisfied. read more

We stumbled upon Harpers Saturday night with the kids. The hubby ate here before and said they make solid burgers. We were seated promptly. Service was pretty attentive and our waitress was phenomenal and really upbeat and sweet. They were on it with the refills too. I really thought the kids would love their food, but they just picked at it during the dinner. What kid says no to waffle fries and a hot dog? Apparently the hot dog looked to juicy? lol. My french fry loving son, had no issues with his fries but skipped the chicken nuggets. My poor husband had to polish off whatever was not eaten by our kids after he ate his burger and poutine. I had the plantbased burger and I had no complaints. I will say their pickles are really great on the burger and loved their house sauce that came on it as well. Their fries are on the meatier side and I only ate a couple and passed the rest on to the kids, since the burger was pretty filling on its own. They had toy story playing on the tv in the restaurant. Super cute. It was pretty pricey coming to around $100 after everything was paid out. I'd probably come back for some apps and small bites in the future when visiting in town. read more

Harper's - Plant based burger and a side of fries. Kids hot dog in the back with waffle fries - Burgers Near Me - Kingston, Ontario

Comfortable wood and brick space, leaning towards an industrial feel, it's a comfortable spot to eat with friends. Music is noticeable but not overpowering, supplementing the many conversations going on around us. Wait staff were on the ball and just generally really nice people! Lots of mix and match burger options, including chicken and vegan proteins. You select your burger, protein, type of bun including gluten free, and any customizations. The waitress pointed out one element on the burger I wanted on a GF bun would have gluten and suggested removing it, which I appreciated. Lots of drink options too. This is, overall, a 'something for everyone' experience. read more

Harper's - a man sitting at a table in a restaurant - Burgers Near Me - Kingston, Ontario

We went in on a chilly Sunday night and this place was so incredibly busy! We were seated at the patio because there was no space inside, and we were grateful for the blankets on the chairs and the hot water that we were served, because it instantly warmed us up. We tried the Veggie Classic with waffle fries and The Main with regular fries -- both tasted fantastic and the fries were SO delicious. You have to specifically order your pickles, lettuce, tomatoes, onions on the burgers; otherwise, they won't be served. Our service was quite friendly and we felt full despite not being able to be seated inside. read more

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Overall was more of a 3.5 based on the food, but rounded up to 4. Not only were we in the mood for a burger place for dinner, but we saw the high ratings on Yelp and knew we had to try this place. We could tell by the number of patrons compared to all the other places we passed that it was probably our best option. The outdoor seating was full but it was getting a bit chilly going into 8 p.m. so we were happy to take a booth inside. All indoor seating was booths along the sides of the walls and was very comfortable. Service was friendly and excellent, 5 stars for that. We didn't have to ask for water which came promptly with the server on his first trip to our booth. We took a few minutes to browse the menu which consisted of about a dozen versions of burgers (including vegan and gluten free options). You choose the patty size (6, 8 or 10 oz; add surcharge for 8 and 10 oz options), the bun (including pretzel and gluten free choices), and can customize your toppings. My daughter and I went with La La Land and Smokehouse burgers and hub went with a Kingston all beef hot dog (with cheese). Price range was $16 to $19 for the combos before burger patty upsize surcharges and includes choice of fries/waffle fries/salad/cole slaw or you can upgrade your side to poutine or onion rings. My daughter thoroughly enjoyed her La La Land on a pretzel bun and regular fries. The toppings included goat cheese, avocado spread and roasted red pepper. Choice of condiments includes sriracha and I think soy sauce along with typical mustard and ketchup so my daughter was able to add sriracha to her liking. My Smokehouse included double smoked cheddar and hickory bacon. The fresh lettuce, tomato, red onion and pickle were fantastic, as was the pretzel bun. I did find as some other reviews did that the patty was overcooked so that was disappointing. The edges were crispy and it was not juicy. I had waffle fries which were very hot and good texture but I caught a current of oil getting past its prime so between that and the overcooked patty and bacon I can give 4 stars for the food at best. My own burger I'd have to downgrade to a 3 because of the patty (most important part of a burger after all). I had a bite of hubby's dog and it was juicy and flavourful. It most certainly is a better value than Burger's Priest with a much better ambience so this is where I'd otherwise set the bar with gourmet burgers. The selection of alcoholic beverages is also pretty impressive and you can get spiked floats and shakes as well. We weren't in the mood for any but the list was inspiring. Hub did get a regular root beer float which was served with the bottled Dad's root beer on the side which is great presentation in my book. Bill payment was prompt but you can only use the percentage option on tips with electronic payment. I don't like this option as it calculates on top of taxes so you have to do your own good math if you want to account for that. Would give it another try. read more

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Excellent staff - very friendly and accommodating, especially during covid times. Unique variety of burgers on their menu! read more

Harper's - Umami burger with onion rings, and classic burger with cheese. - Burgers Near Me - Kingston, Ontario

our group of six decided to stop here for lunch after a long day at Thousand islands. located right on the main strip, this restaurant has a great atmosphere and a cute patio out front. I ordered the classic burger with a 6 oz beef patty on a pretzel bun with waffle fries as the side. The burger options are so customizable that you can have almost any kind of burger you'd like. I also had the chance to try their mean green potato salad and I really liked it. I've never had a potato salad that tasted like that and it was perfect on such a hot day. I like that they brought the standard toppings like tomato, pickles and lettuce on the side so that the burger doesn't get soggy on its way to you. overall the service was great, the food was tasty and I really enjoyed my experience. I think I would definitely come back here. read more

Very very good. Came here for lunch and wow are those burgers good. Ordered their lunch special which is the classic burger with fries and a drink. You get to choose your own bun so a bit of customization here and the burger comes with the Harper's Burger Bar Sauce. Firstly, the patty is fantastic. Probably one of the best I've had ever. It's juicy, flavourful and pairs extremely well with the HBB Sauce. The bun is also nice and toasted. There's actually a very sizable amount of fries that they provide, and since the HBB sauce comes on the side, that was a pretty good combo too (dipping the fries into the sauce). The inside is nice and cozy and the service was solid. Would love to come back and try a couple of variations of their burgers to see what else they got to offer. read more

Best burger I've had in ages! The meat was well seasoned, juicy and had those nice crispy bits around the edges. It's everything you could want in a burger. Their fries are equally good. You can custom make your own burger so there's a multitude of choices to make your ideal burger come to fruition. Service was prompt and food came out pretty quickly. I'd definitely go back. read more

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We literally decided to drive from NY to have vegan burgers at Harper's in Kingston. The site said they opened at 11. We got there at 1 and the door was locked. No note or sign on the door. We along with a dozen other perplexed people ended up next door at the pizza place. Once our pizza arrived a gentleman unlocked the door to Harper. We were so bummed. read more

good, but was kinda turned off by the pricing... Great service, slightly confusing convoluted menu... tasty burgers but opted to go elsewhere after dining here once. the tab for two burgers and two beverages ended up being $92... Next door has great pizza! If i went back to harper's it would be just for a milkshake :) read more

I recommend them to everyone and it is my go to place every I have 1h to stop and eat when I am going to Montreal from Toronto. Their gourmet burgers are great with VG and gluten free option and some kids menu, so you are all set regardless of your family member's preferences :) read more

Harper's - Umami - Burgers Near Me - Kingston, Ontario

I Tried twice this place but was disappointed by the service and food I found is below average. Interior decor is good and patio is good but wasn't impressed with service. read more

Ok ok ok.... If you want a burger that makes you feel warm and joy in your belly (and really guilty later) get over here and order the Pig In The Orchard. read more

Best vibe and layout sets the scene. A multitude of choices for fries burgers and dogs. All yummy! Wow, what an excellent place! Had the 8 oz. with waffle fries. Won't be hungry for a long while! Mel the waitress was helpful and fun! read more

Quaint little spot on Princess street. We were seated immediately but the wait to receive our food was extremely long. The burgers were very good though. 10/10 will recommend & return. read more

I was excited about coming here. Waitress was great. Ambience was good on the patio. Good choices of burgers. 12, and a make your own selection. I chose number 12 and u fortunately the cook overdid them. Just shy of burnt. I know you have to be careful with burger buuuut. Ruined. I still tipped as usual but not sure I'll be back. read more

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Loved our experience here! Great service and amazing burgers! The burger patties were to die for, clearly they take pride in their homemade burgers. My husband got #13 (2 grilled cheese sandwiches as the bun!) He loved it but only able to eat half. The gourmet fries were amazing too! YUM - I can see why this place was on the how "You Gotta Eat Here"!! read more

Harper's - Burgers Near Me - Kingston, Ontario

Good local burgers and sliders. Especially the one with the fried cheese curds! The poutine didn't have enough gravy. And the gravy was too mild in flavor. I had the same issue with the cheese curds. The service here was very prompt and friendly. I would come back for another burger and get a different side dish. read more

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Good joint with a fun atmosphere. The place is casual for a fun first date or just a spot to chill out with some bros. The place was packed and we did needed to wait for 15 minutes but that wasn't a problem. We came here for FebFest so we had two sliders and a glass of beer for $10. People mention the prices here are inflated which could definitely deflate ratings by a star. The food itself was tasty and creative with all the variety of toppings and condiments they offer. I do want to comment on the milkshake as it was tasty and had chocolate chips which made it nice to have something to chew on. Not too sweet and had enough mint - definitely a good choice as a dessert drink at the end of the meal. Burgers had good beef and everything was fresh. read more

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Excellent food. Terrific staff. Modified a burger to make a really fab grilled cheese (the "Delicious" w/ a pretzel bun, cheese, and avo spread) along with a side of sweet potato fries. Colleagues I dined with ordered the veggie burger(s) with fries and/or rings (not my style, but all agreed it was really good.) The sweet potato fries with spicy aioli were the stand out to me. Leftovers also reheat extremely well and aren't greasy at all. I hope in the future they continue to add a plethora of veggie options to their menu, maybe a tofu patty or a halloumi option to the build-your-own burger section and some heartier salads. Lastly, their sundae dessert is surprisingly excellent. It comes with two dark chocolate brownies, french vanilla ice cream, and generous sundae toppings. It's wonderful to share and not too sweet. This is a great spot, especially with patio season coming up! read more

A slightly higher than your usual burger joint that serves beer & wine! Tip: Wines are listed by mL, so the 250mL was like 2-3 glasses. (I underestimated the size.) Patties aren't the frozen variety, fries are handcut, gravy seemed homemade, & so are the desserts. I'd say the average burger was ~$15, so it ain't a cheap place, folks. A slice of cheesecake was $7! Fries were REALLY GOOD and did not taste greasy. Poutine was pretty good as well WITH squeaky cheese curds. Despite having a bad experience with pretzel buns (the first & last one I had was hard), Harper's got their version right! And it was soft as well. So don't hesitate if you're like me and also have had previous bad experiences with them. Because of the price, I'd say this place is more like a one-time place/treat, at least for me! Dinner for 2ppl, including wine + dessert was $52. read more

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Found this place on Princess St. in Kingston. We walked and were sitting within a minute. There were six of us plus a baby. They accommodated us very well. The place was not really full. We arrived around 1pm. The costumer service was great, we ordered the #7 and #8. We ordered the waffle fried as a side to our burgers which were amazing! The waiter accidently gave me regular fries instead the waffle fries I ordered. She immediately gave me the waffle fries I requested and even let me keep the extra fries. She was really attentive and refilled our glasses of water without us having to ask. The food was delicious. I left stuffed along with everyone else I came with. We also ordered the fried pickles, we weren't much fans of the fried pickles. The poutine fries were good though. Definitely would come again. Wouldn't recommend for larger groups then 6 people it is a small place. read more

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I don't really get it... The burgers were pretty good, and yes, it is probably the best (only?) real burger joint in Kingston, but the price is just unnecessary, even for the quality. There is better for less out there, though admittedly not in the city. Overall, would look to other restaurants when hungry in Kingston; I might return if I am craving a proper burger ASAP. read more

I've been sitting at KGH all day with my mother in surgery and I hadn't eaten since lastnight because I didn't want to eat until she could (she couldn't eat from the night before surgery). So I'm sitting here starving and not wanting crappy hospital food, so I figured what the heck why not give Skip The Dishes a go in town that doesn't take 10 minutes to cross lol. I love my burgers so I did some Googling that delivered and came across this place. I'm a total sucker for a pretzel bun even if it costs a bit more, but I like the more "basic" burgers and they had a Build A Burger option, so I thought "hell yes, FOOD, I'M IN!". I placed a order with a few notes and extras cause I didnt know how STD worked and I like lettuce and ketchup which they didn't mention on the order site, and both places went above and beyond and even gave me a cutzy note on the packaged lol. Though I'm not the one in the hospital it was awesome and appreciated that they would be so nice and go above and beyond. Next time I'm able to get to Kingston and go out I'll definitely be going there in person Food 5/5 Service 5/5 read more

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Downtown Kingston is a great spot...I saw Harpers Burger Bar and thought it looked like a good place when I was down this summer but did not try it out..YET mainly because I liked The Works and Burger Revolutions but after reading some reviews I went my next time back in Kingston. It was definitely on par with my favorites but I cannot say it stood out. I enjoyed Sugar Cane Soda and the Pretzel bun and a damm good Burger. read more

Harper's - Burgers Near Me - Kingston, Ontario

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Harper's Burger Bar has a casual and friendly atmosphere, with 4 flat screen TV's showing various shows at the same time and a huge menu written on the wall. We went there in the mid afternoon, so it was fairly quiet. When I first looked at the menu, I was a bit overwhelmed by its choices. There were so many styles to choose from ~ patty, bun, sauce, condiment, sides. There was also a BYOB (build your own burger) option for those who want to have total control of their tastes. Our friendly server suggested me a couple of the most popular choices, and I ended up picking a beef burger on a whole wheat bun in "Umami" style - brie, balsamic candied onions, soya glazed mushrooms, white truffle aioli. The burger came out very hot, and it was so delicious! The ingredients were very fresh. I really liked the sweetness in the candied onions and white truffle aioli. The 6oz burger was juicy and it was definitely much bigger than it looked. It was so thick that it was pretty messy to eat. Too bad I was already full after finishing the burger so I couldn't try their shakes and floats (OMG, boozy floats too!) There was also a long cocktail, beer and wine list which I hope I would come back to try next time when I visit Kingston again. :) read more

Harper's - "umami" style burger - Burgers Near Me - Kingston, Ontario

This place is awesome for burger if your in the in downtown Kingston area. This was a surprise find for me since when I was in town over the weekend. I didn't know what I wanted to eat since there was a lot of choice but also the weather was really shitty that day so wasn't planning on walking around everywhere to find a place to eat. By using my trusty Yelp app on my phone I found this place. And man was it a good find and choice for myself. I got myself ' The BOSS' burger. You get to choose your patty. And there is quite alot of choice too. I decided to go with the 8.oz patty. and the side of fries. The condiments that were in The BOSS was mozzarella cheese, prosciutto, sundried tomatoes, arugula, white truffle aioli. The first bite out of the Boss burger was incredible!!! The patty was juicy with alot of flavor. All the ingredients that they put into the burger made the burger taste even better as well. The burger was very fresh, and I can tell they put the time and effort to make he burger taste really yummy. The fries were very good too because the look of the fries that they give the assumption you tend to have is it always soggy and soft, but not the case! The fries were hot and crispy! Definitely one the best burgers bars I have tried in awhile. Yes, there a plenty of them in Toronto too and tbh a bit too many of them.. Toronto burger places are also very good as well but if your out of the city and planning on stopping by in Kingston, definitely stop by this place and try their burgers. Hands down best burgers in Kingston. Amazing and very delicious. I wish they weren't so far then I would be going to guys every other week =) The customer service was good, it was lunch time when I went so it was busy and plus it was a Saturday but never the less, the servers were very nice and food was very delicious. read more

Harper's - The Boss burger. So good!!!! - Burgers Near Me - Kingston, Ontario

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Great burger! I tried slipper, and I love the one with apple slices. The fried chicken is not as good as burgers. It's too salty and a bit over cooked. read more

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Excellent burgers. Friendly service. And GLUTEN FREE SAFE! I confirm. I called before and the lady on the phone was very nice! We had burgers and fries and the meat was well cooked. Easy parking on the street. In an Old downtown part of the city. read more

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We stopped here yesterday for a burger. This place without a doubt has the best burgers anywhere. I had the crunch Burger, I found it to be the tastiest burger that i have ever eaten, it was juicy and cooked perfectly. And I like the fact that they put the toppings on the side so you're burger is not all soggy when you get it. The fries were hot and tasty, the beer is ice cold ( this is important for me) As the big man says... " I'll be back" read more

We tried Harper's after strolling around the downtown area on a Sunday morning. We went from place to place, reading menus, trying to decide what to eat, and it was freakin' brunch everywhere we looked. I'm not a breakfast food person, so I ended up dragging my Man to Harper's because it seemed like the anti-brunch at the time. And. Ugh. SO GOOD. I'm so happy with my decision to give it a try. They have something for every kind of burger eater, from gluten-free to ravenous carnivore. You can build your own burger (from the like 6+ different bun types, cheeses, meats, etc.), or you can choose from their awesome menu. In the end, I couldn't decide what burger I wanted, so I went with the $16 slider sampler plate. It allowed me to pick the 3 burgers I was most interested in and give them a try. I now know for next time that the burger at the bottom of that list (red pepper, avocado, aoili, and more that I can't remember) was actually the best of my faves! When we go back, I'll likely keep sampling the menu until I find my favourites. There were a bunch of different sides options too. Prices were reasonable. Sangria was delicious. Mars bar dessert was droolworthy. Great service too. We will definitely be back! read more

*I ordered take-out so idk about the service I ordered the Beyond Meat burger. It tasted like smoked fish for some reason but every other time I've had the burger it hasn't tasted fishy so idk what was up. Nonetheless, it was a really tasty burger! I had the usual toppings and from what I remember, their menu had quite a lot of extra (fancy) toppings for additional cost and a lot of fancy sauces as well. They label clearly what's Vegan so that was nice. When I went to go pick it up on a Saturday night it was really busy in there! And the place is quite small too from what I remember read more

These burgers are great. Lots of choices and plenty filling. I ordered fries and they were moderate, but the burger itself is what people come for. read more

Went to Harper's Burger Bar for a late dinner, without really reading too much up on it. Let's start off with the menu. Basically, you can either eat one of their provided burgers, or create your own. The provided burgers really are amazing and obviously they put a lot of effort into creating them. I personally went with The Steakhouse, and my girlfriend got The Smokehouse. Both were fantastic, absolutely quality. The fries, which I value as much as the burger, were amazing as well. Let's be honest, who wants an amazing burger and sub-par fries? The balance has to be there lol All in all I will return to this place, if just to make my own burger and see if I can top their staff creations. Definitely recommend. read more

We were a party of nine who they suggested sit in two separate booths due to not having space for the full party. We were treated like two separate parties...five of us received our food and were almost finished eater before the other four (in the other booth received any food). Then they proceed to charge a mandatory tip for parties larger than six. The manager was rude when I asked where everyone else's food was and proceeded to tell me we are at separate tables so it is entered separately. The food was mediocre. I will not return to this restaurant again as there are so many other options in the area read more

If you love a good burger then this place is a MUST. The menu has so many delicious options. From something classic like the roadhouse (bacon cheese onion crisps and BBQ sauce) to something a little more different like the umani (Brie truffle aioli) you can't go wrong. So flavourful and fresh tasting. Our kids ordered the poutine with the pulled pork and devoured it. We couldn't end the meal without sampling the fried mars bar. Visually and presentation-wise the fried mars bar was nothing to marvel at but once we cut through it and had a bite there was no stopping us. The dessert was enough to be shared especially after a burger meal and it was the perfect choice to satisfy a sweet spot. Next time we're in Kingston we will eat here for sure. Service was pleasant and friendly and their burgers are delicious!! read more

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Yum! We had a late lunch on the patio at Harpers yesterday afternoon. We ordered the Smoke House Burger, Some Pig Poutine and the Pineapple Palm Bay Ice Cream Float to share. All were very good! The Burger was flavourful and juicy. The Poutine had the perfect ratio of cheese curds to gravy and fries. Add some sriracha, Delish! It's huge by the way. We even took home and reheated the leftover poutine! Still Yum! Our server was very courteous and prompt! Would highly recommend! Thank you Harpers! read more

You can't go wrong at Harper's! Go all out and try something new, this is one of the absolute best spots to grab a gourmet burger.

The burger was good. The waffle fries were good. Server was great. However, 52 dollars for two burgers and 2 sides was insane. LITERALLY charged for every thing that went on the burgers. Too expensive. read more