The Works Gourmet Burger Bistro
Burger Joint and American Restaurant$$$$
Waterloo
Ranked #3 for burger joints in Waterloo
"... Tire burger and poutine. Fantastic, definitely come again soon"(2 Tips)
"coupons for milkshakes"(4 Tips)
"Lots of veggie options as well."(6 Tips)
"The Mayor Brendaloo is tasty and includes four slices of bacon!"(3 Tips)
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Mariangelica February 10, 2013The food was incredible. The service was so fast and Even though the place was packed we really felt like we were being taken care of. You don't need an appetizer. The burger and side are very filling
UpvoteDownvote- Kate SimonNovember 10, 2012This place is amazeballs. Every type of burger you can imagine and made deliciously. Lots of veggie options as well. Try the Walter Ostenak or any of the burgers with PEANUT BUTTER..mmmmmmm.UpvoteDownvote
GonzalveJanuary 12, 2014Great selection of toppings (Biggest variety in town)! Be advice, although they say their burgers are medium rare by default, you will have to ask for that sweet raw spot.UpvoteDownvote- Tracy Murawsky-WeaverJanuary 19, 2013Loved the atmosphere... Great service....Great music and the Crappy Tire burger and poutine. Fantastic, definitely come again soonUpvoteDownvote
Leonard HoJune 30, 2012Very accomodating of customization for toppings in addition to the exhaustive variety already on the menushakes are a little inconsitent, but generally super dense and creamyUpvoteDownvote
Ahmad MahranMay 22, 2015A great place to have real burgers.Authentic setting, matching music, i loved the placeUpvoteDownvote
Jenn JNovember 3, 2012The Everything you need was delicious! Avocado, bacon and cheese. Mmm
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Towers are to die for! Be sure to order a Delicious Tower while you wait for you amazing Burgers!Upvote2Downvote
Lesley Spencer-CooperFebruary 5, 2013Amazing service, amazing food! The staff couldn't do enough for us. Highly recommend it!Upvote1Downvote
Janine SApril 29, 2013Buns are not warmed or toasted. Make sure you ask ti have to the thrown on the grill for a bit :)UpvoteDownvote- Leonard HoJune 30, 2012burgers temped to well done @160 and not enough fat in the grind that they use = dry pattyi fear for the elk meat, as elk has even more lean than beefUpvote2Downvote
Melanie WApril 12, 2014Call ahead on a Saturday if possible. Otherwise, be ready to wait a while (30-35 mins)UpvoteDownvote
Curt CrossmanJuly 2, 2012The Pony Express is a beauty. Grab it with a side of poutine and a Waterloo IPAUpvoteDownvote
Siddharth SubramanianJuly 24, 2013One of those few places where vegetarians have a bunch of options to choose from.Upvote3Downvote
Andrew HNovember 3, 2012Service has not improved since our last visit months ago. Understaffed, confused. Worth picking through a million burger choices? I'd go Frat Burger: better, simpler, and pick your choices, custom.Upvote10Downvote
If you're ordering the spicy die-cut chips, ask for some tzatziki to dip them into.UpvoteDownvote
Scott MorrisMay 20, 2012Try a Peanut Butter Chocolate Strawberry Milkshake of any size. They are delicious!UpvoteDownvote
SammyJayMay 19, 2012Try the "Three Ring Binder" - You get onion rings on your burger! SCORE!
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Everything is awesome, especially the chipotle mayoUpvote2Downvote
- Russ MartinOctober 23, 2012The Mayor Brendaloo is tasty and includes four slices of bacon!UpvoteDownvote
- Denis LaneJuly 19, 2013Took us 45 minutes to get our order because they needed to re cook it. Maybe dropped it? They tried to make it up by giving coupons for milkshakes but I'm there to get burgers. Not shakes. FailUpvoteDownvote
Michael JonesSeptember 19, 2012Avoid the milkshakes - both my friend and I didn't feel so good afterwardsUpvoteDownvote
Attila SchmidtAugust 8, 2013This place is so try hard. Water in Pyrex measuring cups. Metal trays instead of plates. Fence partitions. Super lame.Upvote1Downvote
Jackie AraujoMarch 28, 2017This used to be a good burger place, but now the quality is lacking.UpvoteDownvote- GonzalveJanuary 12, 2014Longest I have ever waited for a burger. Avoid the busier weekend nights at all costs or else be prepared for slow service, burned burgers, lost orders.UpvoteDownvote
Jim KuhnJanuary 28, 2014It wasn't busy but we still waited much too long for our food.UpvoteDownvote
Julia MroczekJuly 15, 2014If you're vegan, you're in for a disappointment. Sure, they have a veggie burger which is advertised as vegan and is yummy, but the buns apparently aren't vegan. A burger salad just isn't the same.UpvoteDownvote1
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The Works is a full service, licensed, casual dining restaurant...(Show more)
Open until 10:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
(519) 885-6000
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Outdoor Seating
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