Les P.

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.

Lucy E.

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!!

Melissa P.

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!

Brynn C.

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!

Court T.

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.

Sonny Travis L.

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

Nella D.

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.

David L.

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! *****

Krystal K.

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.