Get there early because it gets busy. The variety was great for everyone who has special needs. I can't have flour so I had a grilled chicken breast with grilled vegetables on top in lettuce. It was very good. The best part was that they have about a dozen different sauces that you can try. I liked the rosemary mayo. A very good complement to the grilled chicken breast. My kids enjoyed theirs too. My husband was not impressed with his "beyond beef" burger but that's more of a commentary on the beyond beef craze than on this restaurant. All in all a pleasant family dinner. read more

I've been to Harpers countless times, but I'm now just getting around to writing a full review. This is hands down, the best burger place I've ever been to in my life. As a vegan, it can be hard to find great options but Harpers makes it easy. Although its not featured on the menu online, they have had the Beyond Meat Feature for a couple of months now and it is to DIE for. The patty is cooked to perfection, their smoked mushroom bacon makes a huge difference. Vegan or non-vegan, the Beyond Meat feature is something everyone would salivate over. I was so upset when I ran out of burger. I could probably eat about 5 of them in one sitting. I will be back to Harpers over and over, this burger makes me so happy and I hope they know I love them. read more

Great burgers, great service, great atmosphere. You are hungry? Love tasty burgers and sweet potatoes fries ? You have to make it there!

Amazing burgers, always great service. I highly recommend going to Harper's instead of the Works as I find that other burger bars are a bit too meaty. My go-to is the Umami Burger with the pretzel bun. Always so great, I think their pricing is reasonable as well for the value, quality, and taste you get. read more

Are you tired of the same old burger? Ginormous patties that ooze grease from every pore to make them taste good? Standard toppings like pickles, lettuce, tomato, and mayo? The stereotypical apathy of workers at fast food joints? Then stand up for change! Stand up for sliders. Whether they're actually healthier is up for debate, but elections are won psychologically, anyhow, right? Stand up for funky toppings. Onion rings, soya sauce, Thai curry sauce, avocado, and eggs? Chyeaa. Stand up for the option to put sriracha on your burger, because democracy is all about choice. Stand up for good deals, like 3 sliders for a reduced price (only $11.5 before HST ... I still don't really know what HST is lol.) Stand up for spiked milkshakes. 'Nuff said. Stand up for change. Stand up for local businesses in Kingston. Stand up for Harper's Burger Bar. This 'advertisement' was brought to you by the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada. Not really. At least not until Stephen Harper actually eats here. And in all seriousness, the burgers were great and the patties, even though they were small in diameter, were quite thick and definitely worth the money. The food here was more substantial, yet cheaper, than at its sister restaurant, Atomica. Stephen Harper would be impressed. It's quite popular, and I don't know if they take reservations, so be prepared for a wait! read more

If you're looking for a good burger joint in town, this one is the place to go to. During the spring/summer, they even have a nice, small outdoor seating area too. The "#8 Delicious" burger lives up to its name. One of the biggest things I worry about when I eat a burger is if it's too oily and this one wasn't!! I was very impressed considering there was both cheese AND avocado in there. If you're hungry enough, definitely upgrade their sides because their poutine was equally delicious. read more

Holy customization batman. As far as gourmet burger places go, this one is pretty OK and overpriced. They have amazing flavours, options, customizations, service, atmosphere but I still can't believe going in and eating here costs around 20 bucks. I mean, that's a chicken entree at the Keg. I can't justify this. The only way I would pay that much for a burger again is if they ground the meat then and there and allowed you to get a burger medium-rare or rare. Not just putting cheeses and toppings you can find at the grocery store. I've been a few times, got the normal burger and turkey burger, their 'lettuce bun' is terrible, it's two thin slices of romaine and you kind of have to eat it with a knife and fork... Kind of skimpy. To top it off, their burger patties are just kind of... average. I found them overcooked each time and they're not flavourfully seasoned. read more

Easily the worst burger i have had in decades. A patty so desiccated it might have been shaped from sawdust. Shameless.

So good! I got the Umami burger with beyond meat and a multigrain bun. I LOVE how they have so many vegan / vegetarian options that are easily and deliciously substituted. The waffle fries were better than I expected. The service was friendly and quick. When we first drove by we thought it was pretty empty when turns out everyone was just behind the colourful panels at the front of the restaurant so don't let that scare you away! read more

I've been to Harpers many times and I've never been disappointed. We went back last week because we just wanted some outstanding burgers and good beer - we got both. The caesar salad I started with was excellent because they made their own dressing with lots of garlic and it was excellent. The burgers here are always top notch and you always get great value for your money. This place is always worth a visit if you're in Kingston. read more

Amazing burgers, great staff, great vibe and the best part is that the food taste so good. Get the poutine as your side add on. The gravy is the best one I ever tried. The create your own burger is a great option if you dont like the pre-made ones. Saw this place on you Gotta Eat Here. I can see why its always packed full of people. Check it out if you are in Kingston! 5 stars ***** read more

Harper's - Burgers Near Me - Kingston, Ontario

This is the best burger joint in town. The only reason someone would go to the works instead of Harper's is because they haven't heard of Harper's. After going here in second year, Harper's become a staple for the remainder of my university career. Their toppings and general optionality are unparalleled in Kingston. I've been here enough times now that I've lost count. After the first few visits, I've always gone with the slider sample, so I've gotten to try almost everything on the menu. Waffle fries are a great sub for regular fries, and if you're really hungry, you should get the thai poutine. If you're on the run for lunch, the lunch box combo is a good deal and they'll pack everything in a box for you to take away. Atmosphere is great, service staff are friendly, they have a patio once it gets warmer, and they're always showing the food channel. What else do you want? read more

My post is slightly outdated but I have lots to say about Harper's burger. 1. You can customize your burger to your desire. I got carried away and bit off more than i could chew. 2. Quality of ingredients and meats were fresh. 3. Reasonably priced 4. Friendly staff read more

Everything was awesome. Legit. Had the classic with cheddar om a pretzel bun with waffle fries. Damn good. Service was great too

Just ate the deep-fried pickles, by far one of the best we had ever! The ambiance was nice for a burger restaurant. The service was good. read more

Gourmet burger places have been the norm in Toronto for some time but I finally had a chance to try Harper's during a visit last weekend. Good burger albeit slightly overcooked. Decent amount of options for the burgers but some are just novelty. This place loses points for the side dishes. Fries were soggy and shapeless and the onion rings tasted like frozen standard fare. For Kingston, this place is a step in the right direction but there is definitely room for improvement. read more

I had heard a lot of positive things before I initially visited Harpers, but the hype did not over promise at all! This place is cozy, bright and feels homey as soon as you walk in. Service was top notch - our chatty waitress was kind enough to do some sleuthing on the feta cheese (it's a sheep/cow canadian mix, if you are wondering) and had our table in stitches with humorous replies to our tables gab-fest. I ordered the #1 on the lamb burger with sweet potato fries on GF bun. I loved every bite! Congrats to Harper's on a GF bun that tastes tasty and in no way "GF". I also appreciated the option to order a "no carb" lettuce bun. Overall, there are a million combinations, and I don't think you could be disappointed. Can't wait to return! read more

Oh my GAWD this place is great. Lots of options and TASTY ones at that. Onion rings are huge and not greasy. Waffle fries were so fluffy and I LOVED the sauce it came with. Got my burger on a lettuce bun which was messy but that is okay! Servers were friendly and the lights are super cool. Will most def be back. read more

Harper's - Posting it again makes me sad I can't eat it now. Onion rings, LalaLand with chicken and the Canuck burger - Burgers Near Me - Kingston, Ontario

We saw this place featured on "You gotta eat here" so we went. The onion rings were good. Everything else was terrible. The veggie dog, which I had was like two tubes of soft, "silken" tofu, in a semi firm skin. I was one of the worst things I've ever eaten. The service was unbelievably slow, and after our meals two of our group of four threw up in the bathroom. I'd never go here again, even for free. read more

I wished I lived in Kingston for Harper's. The burgers were delicious and filling! I got the 6oz with ground beef (which is locally sourced!) and it was super juicy. You choose a side to go with your burger and the waffle fries was definitely a good choice - it was soft and evenly salted. The presentation of the food was well put together and simple. The waiter was extremely nice. On a Wednesday night, my friend and I didn't expect the restaurant to be super packed, but we still didn't have to wait long for our food. It felt like forever since we were starving and the restaurant just smelt amazing; but, it only took about 15 minutes for the food to be sent to our table. Definitely one of the best burger I had in my life. They even have chickpea burger for those vegetarians! This restaurant is a definite try if you are in downtown Kingston. I wished the weather was warmer, so we could have sat outside. read more

This restaurant has amazing burgers with crispy bacon, delicious avocado and many other amazing toppings. Many of the burger toppings are very unique are you sure the burgers are delicious. I would highly recommend this restaurant, especially for special occasions. Every birthday I get a Harper's burger. Harper is good if you want to nice refreshing beef burger, a Nice chicken burger or even a veggie burger. All the burgers are delicious and I would highly recommend this restaurant. There's a great restaurant did you get takeout from during this endless pandemic read more

We liked our food so much we stopped here again on the way back from our trip. The onion rings are very good. The fries with gravy was very good and of course the burger was awesome. Had the #9 The Boss read more

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Super friendly & efficient service. Burger was moist, meaty, crispy on the outside - bun had perfect combo of "fluffy" and "squishy". Warm & friendly vibes at this place. Really enjoyed my meal. read more

Harper's - The signs don't lie! - Burgers Near Me - Kingston, Ontario

food was great, always is. service was terrible, boyfriend didn't receive sauce he ordered and we couldnt even ask for more since no one came to our table from the time the food was dropped off till we were done. love harpers food, but the service makes it an unpleasant dining experience. not the first time this has happened either. read more

Love this place! Tried it out for the first time years ago when I was in town for business. Went back and still think it's awesome. The waffle fries are great. Really good selection of toppings and sauces. The prices seemed reasonable to me for a burger + fries at a sit down restaurant. The service was excellent. read more

Great selection of gourmet burgers and more. 10/10 would recommend getting the waffle fries too.

Beef is very juicy. Regular size burger is too big for me so I got the three sliders. Really good! Recommend sweet potato fries!

Harper's has a piece of my heart, honestly. This will be my third time updating this review, but I assure you I'm a frequent visitor at Harper's and always bring my friends! Last time I updated this I wasn't as adventurous with the menu options. I've explored quite a bit since then. Okay so it's easier for me to just list all the good menu options I've had the pleasure of indulging in! - Deep fried pickles! 10/10 - Fries, especially SPICY WAFFLE FRIES! - Gravy is bomb! - Amazing poutine, try the "some pig!" - Salads are tasty! - I've tried and loved all these burgers; #1, #2 (FAV!), #6, #9, and obv. #11! - If you're new or want a good way of trying new burgers, get the sliders! I think that sums up everything me and my friends have loved. There have been burgers we haven't liked, but that's on us! Our own personal palette might not be the same as yours so I choose not to list them. Overall, Harper's is awesome! I highly recommend it to anyone. You Mom, your Dad, your Grandparents.. Good atmosphere, great service, and terrific food! read more

Harper's - The sliders! Super fun, and filling. I always get these even though I come here a lot. - Burgers Near Me - Kingston, Ontario

Amazing food! We ordered sample sliders & poutine. You get to pick 3 different sliders to try. However, they didn't label which one was which so we just ate them without really knowing..lol but they were all delicious! read more

If you're looking for a great burger joint in town and some adult milkshakes. They let you customize your burger to your desire. read more

The burgers are pretty good, but for $20 a burger, it better be good. Service was really unorganized. We arrived and was 1st in line for a table. Another party arrived and they barged through the restaurant and sat down at the first available table. The servers didn't think this was a problem and proceeded to serve them. We only waited another 5 minutes for the next table but I feel that we were unfairly treated. read more

Not sure what was happening here but we were a party of six and our orders took the better part of an hour to arrive. After we complained we learned that the server took more than fifteen minutes to enter our orders in the system. When we eventually got our orders, two of the orders were so overdone that we had to return them. Our servers were apologetic and took the two orders off our bill but they were not very sincere. Our lunch was an overall unpleasant experience. read more

Harper's - Burgers Near Me - Kingston, Ontario

A friend recommended I check out this restaurant next time I was in Kingston. The selection of burgers was very different but more or less consistent with what you would expect from a gourmet burger place. Being it was my first time here selecting from the menu was a little difficult but luckily #20 is a slider sampler which works perfect for a newbie. The restaurant is fairly small but seemed to handle the flow of customers smoothly although it was a Sunday afternoon. I'd assume a Saturday night may be much different. Our orders were taken quickly and the wait seemed to be a longer than I expected based on the size of the restaurant it took about 25-30 minutes to get our food. Upon getting our orders my first though was 'boy these sliders are small.' They were about twice the size of a toonie and overcooked. The fries were alright but nothing special. Luckily it's not overly high priced so I am willing to come back again but will not order the sliders. read more

By far, my favourite burger joint in town. Burgers are delicious. They are the perfect size, nicely cooked, and come with the right amount of toppings/dressings (I hate messy burgers). Also, definitely opt for the waffle fries as a side dish. I can easily come here just for those! The Cajun seasoning makes them even more amazing (if that is even possible)! They also make a pretty tasty sangria. All in all, if you want an amazing burger, decent drinks, and a chill place to hang out with your friends this is the place to go, hands down. read more

Harper's Burger Bar exceeds the hype! Meaty burgers left by boyfriend and his brother impressed, while I was awed by delicious vegetarian options! I have eaten at Harpers twice now, and it doesn't disappoint! The staff are delightful, the food is sinfully delicious and it has some of the best vegetarian options of any restaurant in Kingston. I recommend in particular the mushroom burger to any of my veg friends. A create your own burger style menu also helps for anyone who knows exactly what they want on their burger. The onion rings are to die for, and are served with some of the most delicious flavoured mayos I have ever tried. I do not live in Kingston, but I visit frequently, and rest assured I will be back at Harper's before long! read more

It took just under 20 minutes for the best burger I have ever had in my life. It was incredibly juicy, and everything about it was perfect. They ran out of veggie burgers for my Vegan sister, but fortunately they had chickpea burgers, and apparently they are amazing.i would recommend it to anyone that wants friendly employees with great food! read more

The Umami burger all the way!!! One of the most delicious things I've ever put in my mouth. Quality local ingredients and good beer too. YOU MUST TRY THE SHAKES!! Staff is cool, friendly, and attentive. For the quality of the ingredients and the excellent skills of the chef's...the price is shockingly low. read more

Best burger in the entire Kingston area! Fresh, innovative and family-friendly, Harper's has it going on. Excellent decor and some Amazing beverages (both alcoholic and non-)!! I do dearly wish they'd bring back the buffalo burger (meat from local Wolfe Island) but the menu is as complete as it can be. My son had his very first burger here! The service can be a little spotty, as some of the servers seem to lack good manners. Regardless, this burger joint is a Kingston gem in a gem of a city, Eastern Ontario's finest. read more

Delicious burgers. Lots of variety and options from everything to type of meat, bun and toppings. Fries were also really good and freshly cooked. Staff very friendly. If you want a good burger at a cozy joint this is the place. read more

Checking out Kingston and decided to try this burger place. Burgers were fantastic! I wasn't expecting much to be honest but the sliders we tried were outstanding. Service was great as well. Deducted one star just because the poutine was relatively bland. read more