We went there after a family trip to Guelph Lake. After seeing several promising options for food in Guelph, and then realizing they were all out of business, we took a drive around and saw The Works. It looked pretty foolproof, burgers. So we gave it a shot. The Good: It was nice and clean, hardwood floors, open front so there was a lot of fresh air. The waitresses were very friendly and helpful and the menu!!! There used to be a place in Toronto called The Yellow Griffin with a similar concept of multiple burgers with interesting toppings, sadly their quality dropped under new management and the eventually went under, i had been looking for a similar type place with great quality and here it was! The food arrived pretty quickly and boy was it good! I had the Malibu Melt ( I think it was called) a burger with three cheeses and an onion ring to hold it all together with a side of Onion rings. Delicious and satisfying, I would go back there in a heartbeat! The Bad: i have to go all the way to Guelph for this one, but there are two locations in Toronto. The Ugly: I really have nothing. Good Job guys! read more

I came here two nights in a row to try different hamburgers... I had the one with the maple bacon... I don't remember the name of it. It was really good. The next time I tried the blue cheese one... It was also very good... But I think I liked the first one. It's the one on the third level... Kind of wild toppings. I just remember it had maple flavor... And I want to see fried cheese curds on it or something. Sorry I should've written it down. Anyway you'll enjoy this place. Feels kind of like a college hang out. On both nights, the server was very attentive. Check them out they're worth it. read more

The Works - Slow for dinner during the week... I'm assuming they have a stronger lunchtime. This was a nice place. - Burgers Near Me - Guelph, Ontario

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Gotta say, this place is nowhere near what I remember. I haven't been downtown in years, but I had a meeting at Guelph city hall at 1 o'clock and decided to pop into 'The Works' at noon, for a quick burger and fries. For years, it was my 'go to' place to eat, whenever I was downtown Guelph. The place was empty, (due to construction blocking the street?) I sat down by the window and the first thing I noticed was how sticky the table top was, (I didn't say anything.) I ordered a bacon cheeseburger, fries, a strawberry shake and water. The water was warm, (not full of ice like before.) The milky shake was drowning in a strong syrup flavouring and filled an inch from the rim, (before, a shake was filled to the rim and was so thick you could eat it with a spoon, and a shake was served in a bigger glass, but now it was the same size as the smaller water glass/measuring cup.) The small portion of fries were cold, limp and flavourless, (not a big pile of thick piping hot fries, crisp and tasty like before. They used to have Heinz ketchup bottles, but now it's some cheap no name watery ketchup in a plastic bottle.) The burger was strange tasting... it had a bitter, sour aftertaste that was too nasty to eat. When I mentioned it to the waitress, the manager walked over and told me it was the pickle, then he walked away. (The dill pickles used to be a big long thick slice, but now they're just a very thin small round slice.) The bun was beyond dry... cracked in my hand and crunched in my mouth. The beef patty was 'well done' inside and burnt black on the outside, (not the 'medium rare' the waitress always told you was how the chef made it.) I ate less than half my lunch, paid the bill, left a tip and was gone... and still hungry! Not trying to be difficult, but I wish someone had warned me about this place, I could have spent 40 dollars for lunch somewhere else. (Now I know why the place was empty... because the food is horrible!) read more

My Boyfriend and I love the wings there and usually have a great server who is a young man who is energetic and is honest about the services he is able to provide. However, the last time we were in, we had a new waitress and we went for the specials deal (Monday-Friday, 2pm-5pm) $5 for certain beers, and $10 (or 3 for $25) for appetizers. We clearly told our waitress that we were interested in the deals by asking her questions and pointing at the menu. She then states that we are able to do that and took our order without any other information. We told her that we wanted the 3 appetizers split between us and ordered 3 plates of wings. She brings out two plates (one with 8 wings and the other with 16) she brings the bill and she only then informs us that she cannot put the deal towards the 16 wings and can only do it for the 8 piece. To my boyfriend and I, this did not make sense but still continued to pay. From this mishap we didn't even realize she did not give us the discount price ($5) for the beer as well. read more

Good was overcooked, took way too long to serve and overall experience was not like it used to be. Used to love going there but after third bad experience..... never again unless at a different location. Server however was the best part of the night by far. read more

This is a burger chain owned by MTY food group out of Montreal. So you really can't go wrong with a burger from a franchise chain. Food will always be consistent. Waitress took our order and mentioned that the burger's will be slightly pink in the middle. And it was and tasted delicious. Place was clean and rustic feel. Will definitely be back. read more

The Works - Kamikaze - extremely spicy - Burgers Near Me - Guelph, Ontario

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The Works had been a reliably top notch burger place with an eclectic decor and great casual dining. However we've had back-to-back miserable meals there in recent months. Meals arrived over cooked and almost inedible. The first time we chalked it up to unfortunate chance, but the second was the same, and equally dreadful. Hopefully management takes a close look at what's going wrong there. read more

Great burgers. They have a lovely decor throughout the restaurant and the service is always polite and food reasonably priced for the portion and the experience. Overall one of my fave places to go out to eat at read more

Second time being at this location and my experience was just as great as the first time. Like always I ordered the blue burger with a side of the hot as hell sauce and man was it amazing !! Our waitress was quite busy but regularly checked in on us and brought us drinks. The Works honestly has the best burger I've ever had in my entire life, wish I could make something that delicious and flavourful at home. I will definitely be coming back!! read more

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I absolutely love this place! The options on the menu are incredible, and I love how much you can customize the food! I got the taste of heaven burger and it was just that, heavenly. They also let you have as many sauces as you want for dipping, and as a dip lover I think that's an amazing offering. I also tried a milkshake of theirs and it was super good. It's no question, I will definitely be back to try more of the amazing menu! read more

The Works - Taste of Heaven Burger - Burgers Near Me - Guelph, Ontario

We've been to The Works a few times now, so it's about time I got around to reviewing one of the best burger spots in Guelph. First of all -- I'm a total sucker for branding, and it's impossible to pass by The Works without catching a glimpse of their signature style. With all the bright yellow construction decor, nuts and bolts everywhere, and the oversized measuring-cup water glasses -- it can feel a little like you're eating in a kid's toy box. Somehow, this isn't a bad thing. It's a pretty sleek toy box, and the atmosphere is still clean and modern -- I just feel a bit like Buzz Lightyear every time we eat inside. The menu is pretty extensive for your standard burger joint: starters (try the fried pickles or O-ring tower), sandwiches, salads, poutine (four ways), and a variety of slushies and hand-scooped shakes. And then, there are the burgers. The majority of the menu is geared towards the burger selection. This location has 9 choices of "burger" patties (Canadian beef, chicken breast, crispy chicken, ground turkey, veggie, a portobello cap, cheese-stuffed beef, bacon & beef, and elk). Occasionally, they'll have an additional patty on their special menu (which changes frequently). We've now tried the original beef, ground turkey, veggie, cheese-stuffed beef, bison, and elk. Once you've picked your protein, you can move on to selecting your bread and one of the many topping creations (somewhere in the neighborhood of 40-50?) or design your own. We enjoy reading through the list of topping choices and their punny names, like the Nacho Libre (crunchy tri-coloured corn tortillas with 4 shredded cheeses, sour cream, salsa & green onions), The Hipster (caramelized onions, avocado & havarti cheese), the Crappy Tire (grilled pineapple ring, sweet & spicy sauce & brie cheese [Canadian Tire dollars accepted]), and the Notorious P.I.G. (Chipotle ketchup, caramelized onions, havarti, & bacon), but we usually end up going with a trusty favorite like the the Dead Ringer (smoked beef brisket, smokey BBQ sauce, jack cheese & an O-ring) or creating our own. You can upgrade your side to poutine for a charge of about $2 or $3, and it's totally worth it in my opinion. I fell in love with their poutine as soon as I heard they had vegetarian gravy. After that, I've never looked back (although the house-made chips are also pretty good). As for the veggie burger, it's hands down the best veggie burger that I've had in Guelph, and probably in my top 5 anywhere and everywhere else. The sides and the schtick are great -- but it's the veggie burger that keeps me coming back. Unlike your typical dry or overly artistic veggie burger creations, this one is what I want out of a veggie burger: great taste with a consistency that doesn't distract from the toppings or the rest of my meal. I don't know why this is so hard to achieve for so many, but The Works has it down. The meaty-side of the menu is also solid: beef, bison, elk -- all with some great toppings on fresh bread. My partner prefers his burgers on the medium rare side, but the kitchen will cook to medium-well at the rarest because the patties aren't made in house -- so keep that in mind for your true burger aficionados. The cook time also means you'll be waiting about 20-30 minutes for your food, so if you're hungry make sure to order ASAP. As some others have mentioned, The Works isn't much of a hangout spot and parking can be difficult, but if you're already downtown it's a short walk to or from anything. It can also get pretty cold in the winter if you're seated near the coveted window seat, so keep that in mind if the host walks you in that direction. We sat in the "upstairs" on our last visit and I was freezing all the way through dinner. We've never had any complaints about the service, and although The Works can tilt its way to the pricey side of a late lunch or dinner, it's still a good bet for us when a burger craving strikes. So, if you're in search of some meats (or veggies) on bread -- give The Works a try. They'll take your tastebuds to infinity and beyond! read more

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Stumbled across the works online somehow, and thought wow, look at the weird burgers...gotta try it out! The selection was huge, and they have everything. Your drinks come in big measuring cups, they have pretty awesome milkshakes and floats! They also serve beer and coolers as well. They tell you upfront that it takes 20 minutes to cook the burgers, so its always a bit of a wait. We've tried two appetizers, the tower o'rings - delicious, and they have many dipping sauces as well! Ask for the most popular ones (I can't recall the names at the moment). Burgers are to die for, something for everyone, my dad (sometimes a health freak) ordered a veggie greek goddess burger, with a salad, he loved it. My mom got the malibu meltdown (which I plan on trying sometime) she loved all the cheeses! I tried the crappy tire - they even accept canadian tire money! it was delicious and not too spicy, one of my favourites with fries....oh and the fries are delicious. My fiancé tried smokey mountain...they really do have something for everyone. Definitely one of the best burger places I've ever been to. They definitely are the gourmet burger experience. read more

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First time coming here for lunch. It's a great location, the interior is well lit and of course their food was delicious. If you're craving for a juicy fatty burger with different flavours, the works is awesome. I ordered the SK8R burger which has peanut butter in it. It actually went really well together. So delicious. Price is fair, food is fresh and fast. I'll be coming back for lunch again next week! Yummy read more

The Works - Burgers Near Me - Guelph, Ontario

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Tried The Works in downtown Guelph for the first time tonight.. So many cool gourmet burgers to choose from! Decided on the Cracker Jack- peppercorn crust, banana peppers, jack cheese and hot sauce- on the side - so you can just give it a bit of heat - or as much as you like. The burger tasted great, really enjoyed it.. And the onion rings were awesome too, they cost a little extra as a side. My friend had the nacho libre burger and really liked it. Service friendly as well. Cool look to the place too. read more

The Works - Cracker Jack Burger and Onion Rings - Burgers Near Me - Guelph, Ontario

Really good burgers amazing sauces I really recommend this place fresh patty's what an amazing restaurant

I had such an amazing experience here at The Works in Guelph. First off, I got a coupon in the mail and they acknowledged it right away. No fuss at all. I ordered the kamikaze burger with poutine. My girl got the aussie burger with sweet potatoe fries. Also, the strawberry slush. It was all so good. The poutine was amazing. Simple but thats what a good poutine is. Brown gravy. Cheese curds and good fries. We ended up getting a free dessert which just made this meal so epic. Service was on point!! Friendly. Fast. Cant ask for anything more. You just earned yourself a 5 star rating and the loyalty of this customer. Cheers! ***** read more

The Works - Burgers Near Me - Guelph, Ontario

Loved the food. Excellently prepared burgers and the beef had great flavour. I was happy with the huge selection and unique options that I wouldn't have thought of putting on a burger. Wait staff was friendly and despite how busy they were, the food came out quick enough and we didn't feel ignored. Would go back if I am ever in the area again. I have been to another Works location and this one had much better food/service. read more

The Works - Nacho Libre with added avocado. Yum! - Burgers Near Me - Guelph, Ontario

I had a great time when I went to the works. It was my first time eating at this joint. Even though I'm not a huge burger person I decided to check this place out. I really liked how they give their drinks in the measuring cup. The atmosphere was nice, the decorations were awesome. The server was really nice he explained all the items on the menu. I decided to get a grills gone wild veggie burger with fries. The avocado was the best part! Will def visit other joints in Toronto read more

The Works - Burgers Near Me - Guelph, Ontario

From the minute you walk in the door of this place, the experience is pretty fun. Between the industrial setting, water coming in measuring cups, and classic rock coming through the speakers, the atmosphere is pretty unique for Guelph. But let's get to the real reason you are here: the food! I have been to The Works twice and both times my groups started with the hula-hoop-sized onion rings, which were fresh, crispy, and delicious. After spending about half an hour wading through the 60+ burger options on the first trip, I chose the peppercorn/bacon/goat cheese one ("The Love Goat" I think it was called). It was a great combo and the goat cheese took some of the kick off the peppercorns. On the next trip, I thought I'd be able to choose a burger quicker, but once you're there, the menu beckons for a collegiate-level analysis. I ended up going with one that had peanut butter on it and again - delicious. Overall the nicely cooked burgers, fresh sides, and atmosphere really make this a great place to check out in Guelph. Try it! read more

I like the burgers here a lot. Honestly, it's definitely one of the best veggie burgers I've tasted (especially around Guleph). I have a friend who's trying to go meat-free and is having a hard time with bland, dry veggie burgers, so we took him here to try a delicious one. We had the crispy dills as an appetizer with their STELLAR beachouse sauce. I would definitely recommend these! The service was good; our server was attentive and checked back often. HOWEVER, the night we were there, it was raining, HARD. Part way through our meal, the celling started POURING water on us!! It was all we could do to grab out drinks get out of the way! The server relocated us to the next table over. Then another server came along and the two of them proceeded to put a container under the water leak and talk about how inconvenient it is for them that the ventilation system ALWAYS leaks when it rains! NOW, if they KNEW the ventilation system leaks when it rains, and they KNEW it was raining, WHY did they seat us at the table under the ventilation system, when there were plenty of other free tables in the restaurant?? I mean, seriously, I understand if it was a first time event, but clearly it's a problem that they have there and it seems like a very bad decision to sit customers directly under a major leak when you KNOW at some point that leak is going to open up and pour down water. And it wasn't just a little bit of water either! AND the container that they used to catch the water was TERRIBLE. It was long and shallow, so the water drips kept bouncing out of it and splashing us anyway, because we were only seated at the next table over. We ended up using the bowl from our crispy dills to prop the container up on an angle when the server wasn't looking, to direct the splashing away from us. So yes, I'll go back and eat more of their delicious veggie burgers. . .but make sure you ask for a table NOT UNDER THE VENTILATION ducts when it's raining! read more

Good service in a nice atmosphere with nice people. My quest for perfect burgerdom however is denied by their refusal to go beneath a medium well. Please , if I want to risk my life in a medium or rare burger, let me live dangerously . Great offering of toppings at relatively good (compared with local roadhouses ) pricing. Love the character and the pop glasses being huge Pyrex measuring cups ... But if you're going to base your business on burgers, there's only so far medium well is going to get you. True artistry begins at rare.. read more

Based on reviews, I decided to check out this place while I was in town. While I wasn't unhappy with my meal, the food wasn't good enough to merit a return visit. We arrived at dinner time on a weekend, and were promptly received and taken to a seat. Our hostess came by quickly thereafter and brought drinks and menus. We ended up ordering a Tower-o-Rings, a beef Growler Five-O, and a chicken Peppercorn Broiler. The Rings were ok: they were hot and large, though the breading lacked much seasoning. Our dips included a chipotle mayo and a curry mayo: the latter was excellent, whereas the former was mediocre at best. For the price I wouldn't recommend buying this item from the menu; choose a different starter instead. The Growler Five-O was incredibly tasty and the meat was well done. Unfortunately, the BBQ sauce is on the top of the burger along with the other toppings. This meant that a great deal of the onions and other toppings just slid off the burger and onto the plate. Very disappointing. The Peppercorn Broiler was good, but far from excellent. The chicken was perfectly cooked and it was well-crusted with peppercorns. I really like peppercorns, so this was fine by me! However, the peppercorns entirely overpowered the rest of the toppings; the gouda cheese and bacon didn't even serve as accents against the taste of the peppercorns. This was disappointing: why is the bacon and gouda even there if they can't be appreciably tasted? The chips that came with the Broiler were often soggy and lacked much taste without a dose of the tzatziki mayo that I ordered as a dip. On the whole, I wouldn't say that we had a bad experience at The Works. But I also wouldn't say that we had particularly good food, and there are better restaurants like the Woolwich Arms that are within just a few minutes walking distance. Given the choice again, I'm heading to the Wooly; the food I had at the Works doesn't merit a return visit. read more

For a burger place it was good food ...fantastic selection of burgers for everyone from the obscure bison burger to the veggie burger for my meat free friend Ordering is a little confusing but by the third time around its a little easier I tend to tell the staff what I am looking for on my burger rather then going with their pre-selected combos. Frankly I do find that very overwhelming The beverages in a measuring cup is cool If you have room for dessert (I never do but my teenager does) the selection is the tried and true faves ..no fancy smancy but there's nothing wrong with that read more

The Works is one of the better places in Guelph to grab a burger. There is an incredible amount of possibilities so its easy to make your own creation. Chances are, no matter what you're craving when it comes to burgers, they will have something on the menu for you! Also worth noting, there are tons of vegan/gluten free options. A friend who ordered the gluten free bun/veggie patty actually remarked that it was among the best they've ever tasted. Their lunch menu is pretty awesome. Its around $12 for a good sized burger and fries. There are about ten burgers on the menu to choose from. It makes for quite a filling meal once you factor in the fries as well. Also, I tried their oreo cookie shake and it was great. There were chunks of oreo in it which gave it an advantage over other cookies and cream shakes I have tried before. read more

Best burger place in town guys. Absolutely blast place for vegan people and best onion rings i had.

Really cool aesthetic and veggie burger was really good. Little pricey but worth it. Would definitely recommend to anyone who wants to go to a quality burger joint read more

I love the Works! Amazing burger combos and large portions! Something for everyone. I recommend the shakes but with a full meal it's a helluva thing to finish it all! read more

I love The Works' burger options, so many choices! Their fried pickles are delicious, especially with the beach house sauce. I love how the drinks come in measuring cups, it's really cute. The service is always friendly although sometimes it takes a little longer than anticipated which can make it difficult to go if you have a time crunch. Otherwise, it's always delicious and hot. Even ordered takeout once and wasn't disappointed. Definitely recommend. read more

Great burgers. Fries are pretty good. Staff is friendly and service is timely. Great location in down town Guelph. Great place to go before The Storm game Almost too many options to choose from, your first time it's a bit overwhelming but everything is great. Gets very busy around dinner and lunch. I will be back for sure!!!! read more

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I have been here twice now. First time I had a burger and it was amazing. The selection is incredible and the actual product is worth the wait. Second time a friend and I shared their WTF (we'll take four) plate with fries, sweet fries, cucumbers and chips. Our waitress was extremely helpful when we were choosing from their wide variety of dips. We got excellent service and the food was great again. I'll absolutely be back again soon. read more

I've been to The Works couple of times. I still go back. For readers, please make sure to order well-done burger, if you mind about the burger come pink-ish. They do have that info on the menu regarding cooking temperature and burger appearing medium-rare. I always emphasize well-done burger. And yes, quite a wait time for food to be served. If you are hungry, I don't recommend. I love this place so far. read more

Claims to be a "Gourmet Burger" experience. Harvey's is better. Dry, over topped, helpless wait-staff and long delays in our food with a nearly empty dining room. Don't bother. read more

Excellent burgers. And good size portions. the only issues I have is that they bring the drinks out in these glass measuring cups , and they have a large mouth and the drinks almost always get flat really soon. And they are a little pricey, so be prepared to spend around $20 a person by the time youre done with tip for a burger/fry/ and pop. We do go back as its delicious. Oh and they are not the fastest, so if youre looking or a quick lunch this may not be the place to hit. they have had 1 cook every time Ive been and 3 or so servers keeping everyone going. Decor is good. read more

Great their menu is specialized for burger lovers :)! The milkshakes are great too, the restaurant can get a bit pricey but worth it!

Food here is absolutely amazing, definitely my favorite burger place. The menu includes a lot of interesting choices, and I would advise the first-time visitor not to go too crazy. I like to stick to things that have somewhat "normal" burger toppings. That said, if you choose wisely, you'll be blown away by the quality and flavour of the food. Location is downtown, so be prepared to walk a bit from your car after parking on the street. The seating is pretty cramped so if you're looking for a quiet, private location this is not the place for you. I've thought about bringing my three-year-old here, but between the loud atmosphere and large servicing sizes, I wouldn't call this a kid-friendly location. read more

My boyfriend and I headed here July 29th and had a great lunch!! Every aspect of the restaurant is neat! Water was served in measuring cups, our food was served on pans, and the atmosphere was perfect. We sat at the front of the restaurant and they had the front doors/windows up so it felt like you were sitting on a patio. Most importantly, the burgers were amazing! Definitely worth the pricey bill. The french fries were yummy too, and the perfect serving size. We will head back again in the future and can't wait to try a different "gourmet" burger! read more

Wow amazing burgers. Have not tried anything but beef and chicken, but they have some exotic meats also. Love the quality of meat and delicious variety of flavours. Try something different, you will love it! read more

Delicious! great burgers, university student environment. Lots of burger options to pick from!

Last time I was there I even managed to score a prime open window table ... Delicious burgers and great fries! Now if only they offered bacon ketchup as a condiment for dipping your fries ... It is sooo good! read more

Had heard about the restaurant from someone at work and decided to try it. I had the Jamaican Jerk burger and to be honest it was just OK. I couldn't actually taste any spice but I did appreciate the fact that the burger wasn't over cooked. My daughter had the mushroom cap instead of the beef patty and when it was delivered to the table I was surprised that the mushroom wasn't doubled up or (at the end) that the price wasn't reduced a little bit. I felt that the price for what was being paid for did not reflect what was served. I'm not sure who thought the measuring cups would make a good beverage container but for us, the novelty wore off pretty quick. Would I return? I don't think so. Having ordered 4 burgers & fries (1 burger was actually a mushroom cap) and 4 soft drinks I feel the $70.00 tab (before tip) can easily be spent elsewhere and have better value. Am I glad I went? Sure. I've tried it. It was an OK burger but not good enough, at the current price, to make me want to go again. read more