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Fresh Eats: Make it work for you

What started as a 20-seat restaurant is slowly taking Canada by storm, giving burger lovers the chance to experience their favourite food in a new way. The Works is a restaurant that specializes in gourmet burgers, and has hundreds of combinations to choose from.

Owners Ian Roden and Kris Hunt opened their franchise in London four months ago, and have been receiving an overwhelming amount of praise ever since.

“It has been phenomenal,” Roden said. “I think Londoners are proud that [their city] is a test market. People have a great mentality and the support hasn’t stopped since we’ve opened.”

With antiques from their grandparents lining the walls and unique choices to serve food in, like measuring cups for beverages, The Works is all about detail—especially when it comes to their menu.

“We really focus on Canadian food—Canadian beef, ice cream, beers, everything,” he explains. “All our food is made from scratch, our beef is fresh and our sauce is made in house.”

With 6 burger options and close to 70 topping options to choose from, The Works takes your regular fast food burger to the next level. With choices ranging from grilled wild mushrooms and gouda cheese to caramelized onions, sour cream and bacon chunks, there is a personalized option for everyone.

“Things are going streamlined these days,” Roden explains. “Instead of going to an Italian restaurant, you want a gourmet pizza restaurant, and it’s becoming the same with burgers. People want a specialized product, but plenty of options within that, which we offer.”

The environment at The Works is also a nice change of scenery for students who stick around the Western bubble.

“For restaurant goers, it’s all about the experience,” he says. “This isn’t a sports bar, and we don’t have TVs. You’ll come here and experience loud blues music, have conversation over comfort food and have a great time.”

The Works is located at 145 King St.

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