The WORKS Gourmet Burger Bistro Burger Review – Niagara Falls, ON
The WORKS Gourmet Burger Bistro Burger Review – Niagara Falls, ON
Everybody told me I had to go to The WORKS, so early in my Gold Medal Burger quest I headed to the Niagara Falls location near the top of Lundy's Lane. My expectations were high. The burger came in at a 7.6, #66 out of 140 burgers on my rankings, and a mix-up with the order played a part in that number.
My order
The WORKS has around a hundred burger styles and about ten different kinds of patties, but I skipped all of it and went with the standard beef patty, lettuce, onion and pickle only. It cost $14.55, plus five bucks to park. These burger reviews are starting to add up.
Before I even saw the burger, there was a problem. Ketchup, mustard and relish had been packed into the bag. I ordered lettuce, onion and pickle only, and on this quest condiments are for the birds. I took a mark off right then and there.
First bite
The packaging was efficient with no wasted space, and the burger looked good: a toasted bun, lots of lettuce, red onions and a bunch of pickles. One bite, everybody knows the rules. I could taste the grill on it, and the burger was juicy with good meat flavour. Nice pieces of red onion too. It was good, but it was not the best.
A second opinion
A gentleman nearby who'd eaten at The WORKS before gave me his take with a round number, no decimal. Rookie score. I wasn't swayed. I had it in the sevens, maybe flirting with an eight if not for the condiment mix-up.
How it rates
- Bun: Toasted and good looking.
- Patty: Juicy with a nice grilled flavour.
- Toppings: Plenty of lettuce, good red onion and a lot of pickles.
- Order accuracy: Ketchup, mustard and relish in the bag, which cost a mark.
- Value: $14.55 plus parking, on the pricey side.
My verdict
Robyn shook her head at the deduction, but I stuck to it: I ordered a burger and they didn't get the order right. The WORKS lands at 7.6. It's a good burger, and I might come back to try some of the other patties, but this time the score is in the bag.
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