I've been here 3 or 4 times, and haven't had a poor experience (I did at their Kanata location, but this review is for this location specifically). The fact that they have so many options is great, and as I was watching carb intake, it was easy to just skip the bun and have that presented as an option up front.
Realistically, for the price and considering these are really just burgers with different toppings, it is pretty pricey for what it is, and while I don't go out of my way to come here, I've not been disappointed whenever I end up here. There are a lot of gourmet burger places in Ottawa lately, and a lot of them are quite comparable, and while I don't feel the works is particularly a standout, it certainly isn't a bad option overall either.
My favorite place to catch a veggie gourmand burger : 3 ring binder (cheese and onion ring with a veggie patty) and tower of rings (onion rings) 🙌🏻
TRUST me it's goooood
"Kick ass burgers" is true for this burger joint. Casual dining ambience,love to visit again. Best burger place in Ottawa definitely competes with World Burgers.
Best burger place in town! I got the juicy Lucy, wich was a cheese stuffed burger, my friend got a kevin something burger? 6 type af bacon! Good atmosphere, great service! Good food! Will defiantly return
Great great great burgers! Big and juicy you honestly have the option of adding toppings and having a wide range of options! The service was great! Definitely a great place to eat!
I've tried a couple of burger places now in Ottawa. This is one of the better ones. It has a nice atmosphere, attentive servers and food has been consistently good. I think they are a tad pricier than most burger places. For two people, I would want to pay closer to the $25-$30 mark than $40 for two people. However, overall a great place to have a burger.
Tasty burgers and great, interesting choices. A bit pricey for burgers but they are good. My daughter loved the KD topped burger.
Any burger can be turned into a "Juicy Lucy" (mozzarella cheese inside the patty) which is a great option.
Tasty onion rings, good fries. Atmosphere was interesting with different things embedded into the brick throughout the restaurant. Has a bit of an industrial feel.
Worth a try.
I come here regularly and the quality and service is consistent every time. The burgers are good, although there are so many variations I've only tried a few. Industrial theme is unique.
The Works is amazing! I have been this restaurant over 5 times and have excellent service each time. I prefer to go when it is less busy (during the early afternoon, non weekends). This restaurant has a lot of character, the salt and pepper shakers are made of lightbulb holders, and you are served your drinks in measuring cups.Â
Tips
-Make sure your eyes and stomach are communicating..you may leave feeling fuller then you intendedÂ
-Ask about the seasonal changes to the menu...things are always changing for the betterÂ
-Try the deep fried pickles...they are the bomb.com
-Parking is limited to side streetsÂ
-Birthdays at the works are always fun (but make sure to reserve space is limited)
-Gluten Free & Vegan options (thank god)
Definitely the place to go if you're craving burgers. The Works has practically an infinite number of combinations, with multiple patty and bun options too (vegetarian and gluten free included). They have everything classic burgers to weird (but delicious) topping combos you'd never think would work together. Very industrial feel; the walls have bits of screws and cans mixed into the concrete, the drinks come in measuring cups, the food is served in a metal tray etc. I have never had a bad experience in the dozen or so times I have eaten here, although I have heard other not-so-positive stories from friends.
Really friendly knowledgeable staff. Best burger I've ever had!
Didn't know what to expect and ended up pleasantly surprised! Great burger restaurant, nice ingredient quality, great attention to details and to the reality of having small children with us. Will most likely go back when we're in Ottawa again in the future.
Went for the lunch menu (available until 3pm), and had the Smokey Mountain with fries. The slightly smaller burger party size is perfect, and the fries were the best they've been - nice and crispy outside and fluffy inside. Definitely got my money's worth here.
Mike Nguyen (Darwiner)
+5
Food was great. As much burgers as fries and everything else. The kids portions were plentiful.
My only complaint would be environment-wise, as we were cold while sitting inside the restaurant, as if there was almost no heating... And I'm not just talking about drafts of cold air from time to time from the door being opened.
I was pleasantly surprised by this place. The menu has lots of great options. It is a bit pricey for a burger but it’s worth it every once in a while for something different. The atmosphere is good.
I ordered takeout. It took about 25 minutes to prepare.
Great toppings and delicious burgers. They are generous with the fries and The customer service is very friendly and professional. Great place to have a burger if you are in the area.
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